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The Overnightscape Underground

Frank Edward Nora
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your late night radio trip

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2:16:23 – The conclusion of the serialized version of The Dain Curse, as it appeared in the February 1929 issue of Black Mask. Reading and commentary by Dave in Kentucky, with a feline review by Mr. Bean near the end. Songs and other music provided... more

6:40:18 – Frank and his wife Denice in Las Vegas, Nevada, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Arrived in Las Vegas, A Poet (2025), Uber to a vegan Italian restaurant, arrived at The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort, view of Sphere from the room, coffe... more

7:27 – Dave in Kentucky’s “Killer Serials” series has been presenting Dashiell Hammett’s The Dain Curse as it appeared in Black Mask from late 1928 to early 1929. It features not only Hammett’s original text, now in the public domain, but songs bas... more

5:01:45 – The Three Weasels (Bryan, Peter, and Frank) in Pennsylvania, and then Frank back in NJ, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Arrived at Bryan’s in Pennsylvania, Engelbert Humperdinck, Eddie Izzard, Dressed to Kill, AI, moon mission, theorie... more

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Tommy Windschaff
Messiah impersonator featured in the episode
Private entertainment performer
Episode: After Hours: A Day in the Life of a Tribute Messiah (3/31/26)
Sharon Carpenter
Former HQ Trivia host mentioned as a guest on HQ Trivia
Episode: The Overnightscape 2306 – Clown Cars & Pocket Machines (3/6/26)
Bronson Pinchot
Actor, guest on interview segment
Actor/TV
Episode: The Overnightscape 2306 – Clown Cars & Pocket Machines (3/6/26)
Don Imus
Former radio host, introduced in a scripted interview segment
Imus in the Morning (WFAN)
Episode: Onsug Radio Shuffle Mode #22 (2/28/25)
Ted Ganchiff
Founder of GiveMeTalk and current CEO of Janoubi
Episode: PriorCaster – Ted Ganchiff from Givemetalk! (11/20/24)
Chad Bowers
Contributor discussing personal insights about life and time
Episode: Overnightscape Central – Decades, Centuries & Millennia (7/11/25)
Frank Edward Nora
Founder of The Feast, discussing music and cultural changes
Episode: Overnightscape Central – Decades, Centuries & Millennia (7/11/25)
Roy Schildt
World champion video game player known for Missile Command
Episode: The Midnight Citizen 293: “Pots-Secret”
Bonnie Mendon
Olympic skier from New Zealand and California, bronze medalist
American Ski Team
Episode: Tape Land 185 – Bluffcosm.com CD: Audio Stupidity Punks (May 2000) [released 6/22/25]

Host

Frank Edward Nora
Host of The Overnightscape Underground, known for long-form, freeform storytelling and archival focus.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • One of the first Podcasts Still going

    Frank Nora pioneered a certain stream of consciousness long form monologue style unparalleled among the early podcasters and even still to this day with The Overnightscape which inspired others to follow in its wake with its own network style channel on the Overnightscape Underground. It has raw creative depth and a purity bordering on sans bias. It’s not for everyone and requires a decent imagination, but if it clicks with you, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Or in other words it’s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChunkyMunkee
    Ireland3 years ago
  • A very enjoyable listen that has been on a long journey, probably 20 years. Love the variety and all the hosts who contribute.

    Podchaser
    5
    Bob LeMent
    4 years ago
  • Frank Edward Nora and his show - The Rampler - like his other show, The Overnightscape

    Perhaps the best audio entertainment in the world. Frank creates an almost daily broadcast from his life in New York and New Jersey. His voice is easy to listen to, very similar to a young Alan Alda as Hawkeye. Frank rambles about a variety of subjects such as things he encounters in New York while traveling to and from New Jersey by bus, subway and occasionally time travel. Time travel, entertainment culture, comics, music, life, philosophy, a small amount of speculative conspiracy theory, food... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    titfos
    United States5 years ago
  • Over a decade

    You may think podcasts are brand new, but Frank has been putting in the work for at least two decades. If you need a commute pod, chose ONS, Frank is an amazing storyteller.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WindsorCatLoco
    United States6 years ago
  • Most unique podcasts!

    Most all of the shows here are well-above average. The shows are not what you think of when you think of podcasts, other than perhaps, "Fusebox". Most of the shows are intimate, with the hosts sharing their true feelings about a variety of subjects.

    Frank Nora has been doing his show for years and he's wonderful. Rubenerd is the best! I also really dig Jimbo, who is interesting and funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SissyTheGreat
    United States10 years ago

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Consistently unique, intimate, and deeply personal in style.
Great for fans of open, community-driven audio projects and archival culture.
Long-time, intimate, one-person storytelling with a vast archive.
A rare, immersive audio experience powered by nostalgia and creative rambling.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Exit Ramp #68 – Of Raving Warpings (3/8/26)
Q: How has the barrier to creating media changed from the past to now?
The group reflects that making media used to require more hands-on equipment and collaboration, with a greater sense of craft and physical effort; today, AI and accessible tools lower the barrier but raise questions about authenticity, originality, and the value of traditional craft.
Mondo Freako – Jersey Devil with Frank Edward Nora (1/20/26)
Q: So if I could tell you tomorrow, say, Frank, I'm coming over. We're going to run down to the Pine Barrens, and we're going to see The Jersey Devil. Are you in?
Absolutely. I would love to see something like that.
PriorCaster – Ted Ganchiff from Givemetalk! (11/20/24)
Q: What challenges did you face while trying to promote GiveMeTalk?
Ted discusses struggles with funding and changing perceptions about radio broadcasting as they pitched their concept.
PriorCaster – Ted Ganchiff from Givemetalk! (11/20/24)
Q: Can you give me a brief history on what GiveMeTalk was?
Ted explains GiveMeTalk was a platform allowing users to create their own radio shows on the Internet without gatekeepers.
Fusebox 100: “The Lost Pilot” Rebroadcast (9/18/24)
Q: But what about Communists who are already in our country? Won't your wall just keep them in?
Senator Fusky gives a confusing response about the wall keeping some Commies in and intends to combat them with prayer and conversion.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Overnightscape Underground

What is The Overnightscape Underground about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This long-running late-night audio trove leans into personal, stream-of-consciousness storytelling, nostalgia, and sprawling, exploratory monologues. Episodes often thread through retro gaming, classic media, and pop culture history, paired with deep dives into archival practices, open-format collaboration, and open-ended imagination about future media systems. A standout is the free-form, radio-style flow that blends intimate anecdotes with cultural critique, meta-commentary on podcasting and media preservation, and affectionate tributes to past entertainment eras. Listeners who enjoy intimate solo storytelling, nostalgia for early internet culture, and thoughtful rumination on technology and media history are likely to find it compelling ... more

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1. Tommy Windschaff
2. Sharon Carpenter
3. Bronson Pinchot
4. Don Imus
5. Ted Ganchiff
6. Chad Bowers
7. Frank Edward Nora
8. Roy Schildt

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