Archive for December, 2025

The Overnightscape 2287 – Groovy Walking Rover (12/30/25)

2:18:40 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: New Year’s Eve Eve, cleaning up the studio, Shindig! Magazine, Phish at MSG, Dream Wheel, Gulliver’s Gate, economics, Weird October Dreamer, Video Loaf, December, Groovy Walking Rover, 209, 1423, Tokyo video, Chongqing Night Walk, Shenzhen video, Buckaroo Banzai review, Onsug Radio Shuffle Mode segment, lost castle memory, lenticular monster card, Merriwold Castle, Judy Tenuta, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:38:17)… Mother Goose by John Philip Sousa (performed by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band) [collection], Bud by A.J. Kaufmann [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0], Can’t You See I Love You by Ada Jones & Billy Murray (1909) [Archive.org, public domain], high on style by Mob Action [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], The Caravan by Clark Ashton Smith [LibriVox, public domain], Delirium by The Wavers [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], H.O.T.S. (1979) (Trailer) [YouTube], Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod [incompetech.com, CC BY 3.0], Paul McCartney Interview (excerpt) [collection], Solar energy, the great adventure (1978) (excerpt 3) [Archive.org], Start It Off by Hot Fiction [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Pineapple [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], The Arcade Ambience Project: 1983, by Andy Hofle (excerpt) [textfiles.com], SnarfQuest: Snarf’s New Adventure [Kickstarter], lava by SzentpeÌtery Csaba [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0], Tosche Station [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

The Overnightscape 2286 – December (12/27/25)

2:04:53 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: New chandelier, dimmer switch, ice buying, lottery, Bronson Pinchot, another Canadian time travel show (Odyssey 5), clear birch beer vs. root beer, Buckaroo Banzai, Screaming Yellow Zonkers, holiday celebrations, dreams, Travel Gluer, Money Pull Gift Boxes, time echoes, “massive” snowstorm, HENGE, Strawberry Alarm Clock shirt, cardboardpocalypse, Christmas music, Suzy Snowflake, Need a Little Christmas, Phish at MSG, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:24:42)… John Peel – Night Ride (5/28/69) excerpt-roach2 [collection], My Love by The Wispy Hummers [FreeMusicArchive, 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], I Love a Piano by Billy Murray (1916) [Archive.org, public domain], Del Sol Commercial [collection], Cube Banter 1 [collection], Investigative Skills Lab (Narcotics Bust/Buy) (1997) (excerpt 2) [FedFlix, public domain], Rachel Sweet starring in The Sweet Life [YouTube], Cora by Delano [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Domination by Yamy [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Superstar Limo [YouTube], Renting VHS 1991 At A Local Video Store In Valhala Video, Rochester Minnesota [Archive.org], American Bandstand 1976- Interview Kaptain Kool and the Kongs [YouTube], Restored video: Walt Disney World Monorail – Front Seat around EPCOT Center (Feb 1992) [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

The Overnightscape 2285 – 15 Minutes Ago In The Stairwell (12/23/25)

2:58:09 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: The Larry Sanders Show, the 1990s, dreams for the future, new forms of entertainment, hipsters, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), the sequel, Brett Butler, Dark Side of Comedy, oil change, Party City at Staples, balloons, 15 Minutes Ago In The Stairwell, Christmas Eve Eve, introverts and extroverts, Megadoc (2025), Jimmy Carter Presidential Library synchronicity, Winky’s synchronicity in Pluribus, Allways Root Beer Drops, Alvvays – Adult Diversion, Flavor Forest Root Beer Toothpicks, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 2:17:45)… Winter Error by LukHash [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Doxa Sinistra – The Other Stranger (sample sources) [YouTube], 1978 by misha64u [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 2.5], Merry Mess by Misha64u [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], The Malibu Bikini Shop (1986) (Trailer) [YouTube], Reforth Danport (fake Boards of Canada song, origin unknown) [collection], 8 Bit No Tamashi by LukHash [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Dominick’s Finer Foods – “Green Register Tapes” (Commercial, 1983) [FuzzyMemories.TV], All strange away by Fassbinder F+ [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], I’ve Been Floating Down The Old Green River by Billy Murray (1915) [Archive.org, public domain], The Silver Swan by Orlando Gibbons (performed by Denis Carpenter) [IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library, CC BY 3.0], Love is a River by Doug Rice [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Strange Music 1 by misha64u [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], Key Largo by Antti Luode [anttismusic.blogspot.com, CC BY 3.0], We Come Together by LukHash [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

The Overnightscape 2284 – Not Ready for the Junkyard (12/18/25)

2:14:56 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Best Guess Live, Glitch: The Rise & Fall of HQ Trivia (2023), Vine, Not Ready for the Junkyard, The Bugaloos, The Krofft Supershow, Kaptain Kool and the Kongs, The Clinger Sisters: The First All Girl Rock & Roll Band, Bearcats! (1971), health concerns, L.A. Airport dream, Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, alternate timelines, time travel, The Bay City Rollers, Jimmy Osmond Presents ABC’s Saturday Sneak Peek (1976), and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:34:16)… Flesh Gordon 1975 radio advert for London cinema release [YouTube], Theme from Captain Unique and the Omnipotents by Lee Rosevere [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 2.5], Kicky-Koo–Kicky-Koo (You For Me–Me For You) by Billy Murray & Ed Smalle (1922) [Archive.org, public domain], All Things Kookie by Damaged Gods [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Middlesix – A Cuckoo In The Nest (1933) [Archive.org], The Coo Coo by Roger McGuinn [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Jean Shepherd – Year One Poster (1970 “Cuckoo Eye”) [collection], D’Cuckoo at the Oakland Colosseum and Great American Music Hall [YouTube], CityTV CityPulse Tonight November 6, 1987 [YouTube], CNET Josh Harris early Pseudo Programs inc [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

The Overnightscape 2283 – The World Mystery Retail History (12/15/25)

1:40:48 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Celebrities at a quarry, Captain Marvel, cool flea market, cruise ship, dark spirits, presidential video at a park back in time, light rail weirdness, snow, a mall and two hotels in Las Vegas, dangerous elevator, The Partridge Family’s store, Mrs. Partridge told me off, dangerous ledges, Drew Struzan, tiny Russian character, Rob Reiner dead at 78, North (1994), Jean Stapleton, The World Mystery Retail History, Information about The Onsug Archive, Onsug Radio Pocket Edition Indexes, Mp3tag, scripting, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:00:20)… Quásar by Miguel Duque [Archive.org, CC BY-SA 4.0], Ontario Educational Communications Authority ID (John DeLazzer) (1973) [YouTube], Shabby Hotel (from The Overnightscape 1298: Omaha (6/29/16)) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], I’m A Wolfman For You by Al Hotchkiss [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 2.5], TVOntario promos 1983 [YouTube], Meet me at the Dwarf Parade by ZenGnome [Archive.org, CC BY 4.0], SUBWAY SPECIAL TO THE WORLD’S FAIR THEME (speed fix) [collection], Holiday Flashback: 1980 TV news report explains video games [ABC 7 NY], Maclean Hunter Cable 8 Guelph Ontario Sign-off (1989) [Retrontario], What Does the Pussy-Cat Mean When She Says Me-0w by Billy Murray & Ed Smalle (1924) [Archive.org, public domain], Promo for Kid Vision Home Videos (from Gumby: the Movie VHS tape) (1995) [Archive.org].

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

The Overnightscape 2282 – Ramble Flunk (12/12/25)

1:31:43 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Unidentified loud noise, amber Mason jars too big, new coins for the “Semiquincentennial”, health concerns, Mercury Dime, Journeyman (2007), the golden age of time travel TV shows, Ramble Flunk, luxury condos, Jimmi Simpson, Kevin McKidd, Ancient Rome, Pseudolus by Plautus, Latin, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 50:48)… ON TV – Orson Welles at The Magic Castle (1978) [LOST Special] (excerpt) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Witches A Through Z by Cagey House [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0], The Lucifer Complex (excerpt 8) [Archive.org, public domain], Garbage on the road by Tadd Euro [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], JoJo’s Psychic Alliance Late Night informercial (1995) [Retrontario], Rush info [via Webm8 productions], Weird October Hitchhiker [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Welcome to the Big Rock by Manegi [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Roll ‘Em Girls by Billy Murray (1925) [Archive.org, public domain], The Games of Starcade – Roc’n Rope [YouTube], The Yellow Denim Arcade Situation [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], S & H Green Stamps – “The Idea Book” (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.tv], WGN Channel 9 – For Whom The Bell Tolls (End Of Break & Bumper, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Apollo 11 Launch [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

The Overnightscape 2281 – Game Beat (12/9/25)

1:50:02 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: The Nightstation Room idea, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Onsug Radio Shuffle Mode, synchronicities, Unplugged: A Board Game Cafe, Brian Auger and the Trinity with Julie Driscoll, The Incredible String Band, Lawn Club, Barcade FiDi, Game Beat, Absolutely Rose Street (1994), TV Guide, Under the Silver Lake (2018), what3words, Mulholland Drive – Diner Scene, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:09:41)… Jester Earth by Tree Bag Ask [Onsug, CC BY 4.0], Time Desolation by Plastic People [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], 4-butte-1: A lesson in archaeology (excerpt 3) [Archive.org, public domain], Leopold Records commercial by Tom Donahue [collection], Show Me by Bullette [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 2.5], Seven and the Ragged Tiger song (pitch corrected) [YouTube], Magic Timeline (fake Boards of Canada song, origin unknown) [collection], Toronto, 1970s [YouTube], Stumbling by Billy Murray (1922) [Archive.org, public domain], WLS Channel 7 – Planet of the Apes (Promo, 1982) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Krull (Gottlieb, 1983) [PinMAME], Screen Test (1985) [YouTube], Repo Man (TV Version) – Lorna Doones [collection], In My Heart by Wead [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 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

The Overnightscape 2280 – Ramp’n’patch (12/5/25)

2:52:24 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: 80s gift shop, ancient supermarkets, ancient drug stores, reincarnation, world questions, Venture (Exidy, 1981), dreamlike/liminal games on ColecoVision, Fax (Exidy, 1983), little boxes with fantasy art (company may be called “Plactory”), What Child Is This, religion, Deep Drape, Mean Estate, Ramp’n’patch, the Christmas deer, Fire Corn Real Japapeño Popcorn, photocopies, penny shortage, half-pennies, banking, leaf blowers, Pluribus, Phish at Sphere in April 2026, Heaven Knows, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 2:12:14)… Arcade Theme #4 by tyops [Freesound, CC BY 3.0], Burger Chef – “King Kong Glasses” (Commercial, 1977) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Cosmos: War of the Planets (excerpt 14) [Archive.org, public domain], Renee Zellweger Develops Spicy New Series [Dailymotion], Call Me Up Some Rainy Afternoon by American Quartet with Ada Jones & Billy Murray (1910) [Archive.org, public domain], Dominick’s Finer Foods with Elaine Mulqueen (Commercial #2, 1973) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Intro… / Mutant Dance Craze by Partners In Wonder [collection], Second Sight (1989) (Trailer) [YouTube], My Straw Hat – Mix 3 by MyVirtualBand Members [MyVirtualBand (defunct), CC BY 2.0], D’Cuckoo Live PPC_1 [YouTube], Nova 2 by Tree Bag Ask [Onsug, CC BY 4.0], Sega “Absolutely Rose Street” Infomercial (1994) (excerpt) [YouTube], The Games of Starcade – Change Lanes [YouTube], Pleasure Factory by Teo Vincent IV [IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0].

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

The Overnightscape 2279 – Hobosesh (12/2/25)

2:03:18 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Things are a bit discombobulated at the moment, new dishwasher, table lost in mail, building the console, Dopapod, appliance madness, doing the dishes by hand, Todoist, Hobosesh, Onsug Radio Shuffle Mode, building the table, finagle the wires, Wholier – Multi for Plant-Based People, Contac Cold Medicine, Zab’s Hot Sauce – Original & St. Augustine Style, Doctor Who, Black Friday, allons-y, The Chair Company, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:22:21)… Puppets [Archive.org], Army Blue by American Quartet with Billy Murray (1913) [Archive.org, public domain], Fraternity Vacation (1985) [YouTube], Patch180110c • Guillaume by Autovirulent [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0], You Can Not Knock Me Down by Jim Guittard [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], The Magnificent Marble Machine Part 1 [YouTube], Ivy Vine 2 (from The Carrie Michel Show #22 – Holiday Weirdness (12/15/12)) [Onsug, BY-NC-ND 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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