The Overnightscape Underground

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4:28:44 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Nation’s Portrait, Phrivls, Documerica, insect noises, monkey noises, The Orb’s Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld (1991), Bluetooth mistakes, Tape Land 188 (Video 16) – University Motor Sunset (5/7/89), living chess game, demon wars, lesser psychics, Alien: Earth, Adrian Edmondson, The Young Ones, existential dread, quote, turn in plates at DMV, new car, Megatop Phoenix by Big Audio Dynamite (1989), Punk Bunny Coffee, corruption, incompetence, Mountain Dew reviews (Infinite Swirl, Summer Freeze), Bomb Pop, Gen Z slang, Whip, Onsug Radio Shuffle Mode #6 (8/18/25), Terence Stamp dead at 87, KPop Demon Hunters (2025), Howard Stern Buttaface Contest, bee hassle, transit driver, Aja by Steely Dan (1977), Pink Floyd mystery, Tales of the Inexpressible by Shpongle (2001), The Work of Hipgnosis: Walk Away Rene (1978), The Road Warrior (1981), dinosaurs, backwards masking, Paul is Dead, Meet-Up at the Movies – The Grateful Dead Movie (1977), Mr Pibb, Eyes of the World, Fire on the Mountain, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 3:47:50)… Bad Girls (Gottlieb, 1988) [PinMAME], ABC Afterschool Specials (Commercial Break, 1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Summer School Teachers Movie Trailer 1974 [YouTube], 1974 PeopleMover Tour – Fantasyland [collection], Holly Mole by State Cows [Bandcamp, CC BY 3.0], Xenon (Bally, 1979) [PinMAME], WBBM Channel 2 – Partial Commercial Break (1976) [FuzzyMemories.TV], The Box (90’s Promo) [YouTube], I’m Tired by Walrus [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], The Electric Girl – One Step by Polar Lion (using midi from pianola.co.nz) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], The Games of Starcade – Pop Flamer [YouTube], Boo Hoo Hoo by Billy Murray & Aileen Stanley (1922) [Archive.org, public domain], Novo DanUp – Sabor a Popcorn [YouTube], Rastan (Taito, 1987) [MAME], 1963 08 20 Worlds Fair – Jean Shepherd [collection].

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

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1:16:36 – Continuing the experiment of random Onsug listening! Taken from the complete Onsug Radio archive of over 15,000 hours, here are 22 random 3.5 minute clips! It’s quite a cross-section of the stuff that you can experience in the archive!

Ref: 950-11, 221-07, 921-33, 942-01, 712-10, 110-35, 115-69, 994-03, 712-18, 901-08, 408-37, 963-10, 128-13, 306-04, 712-05, 942-12, 975-23, 126-38, 308-06, 125-33, 136-11, 142-03.

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

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18:39 – Welcome to Tape Land! On each episode, I’ll present the audio of a cassette tape or historic material from my personal archives This episode is part of a sub-project within Tape Land called “Tape Land Video”.

Tape Land 188 (Video 16) – University Motor Sunset (5/7/89) [released 8/16/25]

Frank drives around his old school in 1989, commenting on how things have changed. The video, originally shot on a VHS camcorder, has a stunning, surreal look.

Released 8/16/24

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

Internet archive link: https://archive.org/details/Tape_Land_188-Video_16-University_Motor_Sunset-5-7-89

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3:50:19 – Frank in NYC and New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Veggie balls, Bryant Park, cottage cheese, Alien: Earth, scaffolding, Pretzel Logic, towelket, Lemmings, Quest Priest, bus terminal predictions, the long bus ride home in the rain, chat with Andy, timeline shenanigans, The Rampler as a nationwide phenomenon, the same t-shirt, Occam’s Razor, Alien: Earth, our answers may suck and be rambling delusions, doorbell video thinks a plant is a person, new Goose album Chain Yer Dragon, Neil Hamburger Jerky, LeNells Red Hook Rye, Older Mountain Signals, Reel Life, ponderous synopsis, Kalligraphia font, Onsug Radio Shuffle Mode #5, Howdy Doody, bus terminal update, Ardnahoe Infinite Loch, spiders, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Festival, Jello Biafra, Mennon, Charley Weaver, Buck Lanters, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 3:09:29)… Stuck on a Train by State Cows [Bandcamp, CC BY 3.0], Orson Welles – A Simple Act [collection], Mark Kermode and Katie Puckrik Glastonbury 1994 [YouTube], Sanctuaire (Grant Your Wish – Single Version) by Iñaki [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], The Evil Farm (Distilled Highlights) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Big Hearted Bennie by Billy Murray & Aileen Stanley (1923) [Archive.org, public domain], Orson & Dick shmooze about tv interviewers [YouTube], Glastonbury Festival 1994 – news report 4 [YouTube], c8 [textfiles.com].

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

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1:15:33 – Continuing the experiment of random Onsug listening! Taken from the complete Onsug Radio archive of over 15,000 hours, here are 22 random 3.5 minute clips! It’s quite a cross-section of stuff that you can experience in the archive!

Ref: 201-04, 602-66, 404-46, 232-22, 133-20, 212-061, 116-24, 223-1, 990-28, 412-15, 987-25, 141-11, 771-215, 905-03, 910-02, 904-28, 960-11, 231-087, 117-07, 407-31, 306-07, 113-29.

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

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3:14:29 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Noise pollution, Ocean Gate Day, cardboard boat races, soundboard prank calls, opening some vintage trading card packs (Desert Storm, Decision ’92, Supercinema), Paul Tsongas, Crossfire, Mojo Nixon, concert plans, alternate plans, Washington D.C., going to all the malls in NJ, Kinnelon Mall, Howard Stern Show in 1998, Hazel, Deluxe Fuxley Corporate Archives, Freaky Reserve, The Maltese Bippy (1969), Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, show naming process, Xando/Cosi, anagrams, Cyberpunk 2077 AutoDrive, fire pit, satellites, Alien Earth, Doctor Who, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 2:33:46)… It’s On With Alexa Chung – Gerard Butler //Sneak Peek Season 2 Premiere October 19 2009 (excerpt) [YouTube], The Consumer Information Catalog (PSA, 1978) [FuzzyMemories.TV], ACG Commercial (from Comedy Central – Break 5) [collection], Oral Unit by Arbo Sako [FreeMusicArchive, public domain], Van 3 by Bumbard [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0], WFLD Channel 32 – Super Cartoon Sunrise (Opening, 1984) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Video Devil Jr. Station ID #1 (3/3/01) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], WLS Channel 7 – Eyewitness Newsbrief With Joel Daly (Bumper Promo, 1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Steven Spielberg’s ‘1941’ – radio advert for 1980 UK movie release [YouTube], Twice Upon a Time Cartoon Theatre Promo [YouTube], lets play secret book.wav by tim.kahn [Freesound, CC BY 3.0], Cube Banter 9 [collection], Advertise on Chillin’ FM [via Webm8 productions], BILITIS 1977 London radio advert [YouTube], Advert for Chillin’ FM [via Webm8 productions], Donna Rice – No Excuses [collection], Nixon calling Kissinger (1972-04-16_Nixon_022-153) [collection], Drive The Night by Point [Ektoplazm, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0], Bunker Hill by Billy Murray (1905) [Archive.org, public domain], Overnightscape Central – Obscure For Sure (7/16/12) (excerpt) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], AFRS Saigon – Coup Curfew (11/02/63) [collection], The Comedy Channel Higgins Boys & Gruber Rachel Sweet Alan Havey + More [YouTube], STAR WARS THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK stereo radio advert London 1980 [YouTube].

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

Onsug Radio Update – July 2025 Added

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3:00:15 – Frank in NYC and New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Yoga, void moon, Mercury Theater, a dashboard for reality, slated for demolition, Dr. Cantrip, cans, Italy, Weird Little Highway: Ride (8/7/25), creativity, the storytelling engine, Whychock Revival, flowerpots, Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band – New Threats From the Soul (2025), psychedelic infusions in music, Native Tongues, lyrics, Forest for the Trees, The Armixhony of Conrad, Doctor Who, Agharta Thursday of the Corporate Arts, Miles Davis, ultra obscure font Draco III, Acid cigar, tiki bars, earthquake, reality, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 2:06:12)… Smoothie mod by Don Paterson (DatE) [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 2.5], The ABC Sunday Night Movie – “Convoy” (Opening, 1981) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Council Fire by Eddie K & Richard [SurfGuitar101.com, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0], Weird Little Highway: Ride (8/7/25) [Onsug Radio, CC BY 4.0], The Cascades by Tree Bag Ask [Onsug, CC BY 4.0], The Jim Henson Hour – InnerTube Pilot (Restored Version) (excerpt) [YouTube], If You Can’t Sing the Words You Must Whistle the Tune by Billy Murray (1915) [Archive.org, public domain], Chat with John Lennon (12/12/68, BBC Radio 1 “Night Ride with John Peel) [collection], Televisi by The Upstairs [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], NEVER BUILT Disney Theme Park Called Disney’s America (1993) (excerpt) [YouTube], Little Frankie Nora – Bumper Tape Galaxy Reel (1987) (excerpt) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Palmolive Commercial With Linda Cook [YouTube].

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

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2:14:49 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Sweet vermouth, ranch water, tobacco, hemp, fire, Subtle Lanterns, Jean-Michel Jarre – Zoolook (1984), Fighting Fantasy books, West Texas, Howard Stern Show on Sirius to end, Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), trailers, new computer, Onsug Radio Shuffle Mode #4, Sleep No More dream, West Virginia trip, surprise party, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:34:39)… BenMVBPromo [collection], I’m Thinkin by Smersh [collection], The Mind – Benders: LSD and the Hallucinogens (1970) (excerpt) [Fedflix, public domain], Love me in my Mercedes-Benz by Rinzo & The Hey Hey Panthers [Jamendo, CC BY 3.0], Bad Ronald (1974) trailer [YouTube], Purple Whale by Revel at Midnight (2007/03/01 Charlie Johnson Benefit Concert, Arlington High School, LaGrangeville, NY) [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US], Video Newsletter (Convenience Stores) (Ideas Ideas) [Archive.org], Suddenly It Occurs To Me There’s No Ocean Here by Artificial Intelligence in Texas [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-SA 4.0], Innocence sting 1 [via Webm8 productions], All Over Nothing at All by Billy Murray & Aileen Stanley (1922) [Archive.org, public domain], THE KROFFT SUPERSHOW – Opening Theme (1976) [YouTube], Gold Wings (Gottlieb, 1986) [PinMAME], Where’s My Shoes? by Captain Zig [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0].

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

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1:14:30 – Continuing the experiment of random Onsug listening! I decided to return to the original name, “Onsug Radio Shuffle Mode”, with “The Onsug Saloon” as a subtitle. Once again, we listen randomly to 22 209-second clips from the entire archive. This one I had to record 3 times, since I just got a new computer and everything’s a bit off-kilter. But I am very happy with how it turned out.

Ref: 979-04, 253-03, 1001-04, 622-40, 505-15, 914-01, 232-27, 211-31, 221-06, 751-014, 305-33, 998-11, 980-10, 115-83, 604-48, 950-29, 118-22, 711-04, 712-46, 988-30, 614-10, 132-18.

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com