On The Tinsel Front

Christopher Bomba
  • 5.0 (24)
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1942. Washed out of flight school and Inexplicably assigned to the Army Air Forces "First Motion Picture Unit," Private Oliver Whelan tumbles down the rabbit hole of wartime Hollywood. A hilarious, fascinating and touching full cast audio comedy/drama inspired by the real-life people and places of the U.S. Army's film production effort in Tinseltown during World War II. SEASON TWO DEBUTED SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 with first two episodes!!! The remaining five are being released every three days through September 20, 2026.

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  1. Episode 1

    Uncertainty

    Season 2, Episode 1:  As the filming of "This Is The Army" comes to the close, Ollie wonders what he's going to do next.  Elle, meanwhile, has gone missing... WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING: Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... Robbie Trombetta as Lois Warren Davis as Lt. Silvers Katherine James as Shelly Dante Alexander as Toes Myk Price as Stump Caleb A. Fields as Spoons Natalie Wachen as Ivie Anderson Jonah Weiland as the Assistant Director Chris Bomba as the Fort Fox Soldier John Katona as Ray Harryhausen, Chuck Jones and Mel Blanc Tania Verafield as Julie Tom O'Connor as Bob Clampett Alan Blumenfeld as Ted Geisel Mary Bomba as the Host Produced under the auspices of a SAG/AFTRA Micro-Budget Podcast Agreement. MUSIC: Martin Landström, Wicked Man.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Niklas Gabrielsson with Martin Landström & His Orchestra, Myself and I.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Martin Landström, Hot Piece For Sale.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Roy Edwin Williams, Viper Man (Instrumental Version).  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound John Runefelt, Cramp Blues.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Sound Effects courtesy of Soundly. While On The Tinsel Front purports to tell a true story, all the characters are fictional except for the real-life personalities – some more recognizable than others – who actually served in the wartime positions they do here.  For more information about these people, Hollywood during World War II and the actors, visit the podcast website at https://onthetinselfront.com/ Subscribe to the podcast Substack at https://onthetinselfront.substack.com/ ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to everyone who made this podcast possible... and to these authors and books for their valuable information. Brian Jay Jones, "Becoming Dr. Seuss" Martha Sigall, "Living Life Inside the Lines: Tales from the Golden Age of Animation" Agness Underwood, "Newspaperwoman."  Sam Weller, "The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury" Ray Bradbury, "A Graveyard for Lunatics" Mauricio Mazón,  "The Zoot Suit Riots: The Psychology of Symbolic Annihilation" And, of course, Wikipedia, YouTube and countless other informational websites.  © Christopher Bomba 2026

  2. Episode 2

    New Job

    Season 2, Episode 2: Ollie lands a transfer to the U.S. Army 834th Signal Corps unit; and is stunned by an article in the Los Angeles Times... WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING: Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... Alan Blumenfeld as Ted Geisel John Katona as Chuck Jones, Marine #2, Ray Harryhausen and LA Times Reporter #2 Tania Verafield as Julie Caleb A. Fields as Marine #1 Mike Uribes as the Zoot Suiter Leader Zane Acord as the Cook, Michael Curtiz and LA Times Reporter #2 Jonah Weiland as the Assistant Director Tom O'Connor as Billy the projectionist Jim Coyle as Miller Mary Bomba as the Host Produced under the auspices of a SAG/AFTRA Micro-Budget Podcast Agreement. MUSIC: Martin Landström, Wicked Man.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Ritchie Everett, The Devil's Defiance.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound. John Runefelt, Valentine Blues.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Thanks to the U.S. Government for the soundtrack of the trailer for Private Snafu, all episodes of which are in the public domain.  SOUND EFFECTS courtesy of Soundly. While On The Tinsel Front purports to tell a true story, all the characters are fictional except for the real-life personalities – some more recognizable than others – who actually served in the wartime positions they do here.  For more information about these people, Hollywood during World War II and the actors, visit the podcast website at https://onthetinselfront.com/ Subscribe to the podcast Substack at https://onthetinselfront.substack.com/ ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to everyone who made this podcast possilbe... and to these authers and books for their valuable information.  Brian Jay Jones, "Becoming Dr. Seuss" Martha Sigall, "Living Life Inside the Lines: Tales from the Golden Age of Animation" Agness Underwood, "Newspaperwoman."  Sam Weller, "The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury" Ray Bradbury, "A Graveyard for Lunatics" Mauricio Mazón, "The Zoot Suit Riots: The Psychology of Symbolic Annihilation" And, of course, Wikipedia, YouTube and countless other informational websites.  © Christopher Bomba 2026

  3. Episode 3

    Shock

    Season 2, Episode 3.  "Shock"  Ollie desperately seeks information, and is interviewed by police... WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING:  Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... Myk Price as the Man On Phone Warren Davis as Lt. Silvers Alan Blumenfeld as Ted Geisel Gabriel Oliva as Frank Capra and Sgt. Deluca Tania Verafield as Julie John Weiland as Eddie Winkel Mike Uribes as Lt. Murray Tom O'Connor as the Uniform Cop Mary Bomba as the Host Produced under the auspices of a SAG/AFTRA Micro-Budget Podcast Agreement. MUSIC: Martin Landström, Wicked Man.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound SOUND EFFECTS courtesy of Soundly. While On The Tinsel Front purports to tell a true story, all the characters are fictional except for the real-life personalities – some more recognizable than others – who actually served in the wartime positions they do here.  For more information about these people, Hollywood during World War II and the actors, visit the podcast website at https://onthetinselfront.com/  Subscribe to the podcast Substack at https://onthetinselfront.substack.com/ ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to everyone who made this podcast possible... and to these authors and books for their valuable information. Brian Jay Jones, "Becoming Dr. Seuss" Martha Sigall, "Living Life Inside the Lines: Tales from the Golden Age of Animation" Agness Underwood, "Newspaperwoman."  Sam Weller, "The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury" Ray Bradbury, "A Graveyard for Lunatics" Mauricio Mazón, "The Zoot Suit Riots: The Psychology of Symbolic Annihilation"  And, of course, Wikipedia, YouTube and countless other informational websites.  © Christopher Bomba 2026

  4. Episode 4

    Suspect

    Season 2, Episode 4:  "Suspect" Accused by police, Ollie finds an unlikely savior...  WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING: Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... Mike Uribes as Lt. Murray Gabriel Oliva as Sgt. Deluca Leda Siskind as Agness "Aggie" Underwood John Katona as Ray Harryhausen Alan Blumenfeld as Ted Geisel Chris Bomba as the Fort Fox Soldier Katherine James as Shelly Mary Bomba as the Host Produced under the auspices of a SAG/AFTRA Micro-Budget Podcast Agreement. MUSIC: Martin Landström, Wicked Man.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Martin Klem, Duster Buster Blues. Courtesy of Epidemic Sound SOUND EFFECTS courtesy of Soundly. While On The Tinsel Front purports to tell a true story, all the characters are fictional except for the real-life personalities – some more recognizable than others – who actually served in the wartime positions they do here.  For more information about these people, Hollywood during World War II and the actors, visit the podcast website at https://onthetinselfront.com/ Subscribe to the podcast Substack at https://onthetinselfront.substack.com/ ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to everyone who made this podcast possible... and to these authors and books for their valuable information. Brian Jay Jones, "Becoming Dr. Seuss" Martha Sigall, "Living Life Inside the Lines: Tales from the Golden Age of Animation" Agness Underwood, "Newspaperwoman."  Sam Weller, "The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury" Ray Bradbury, "A Graveyard for Lunatics" Mauricio Mazón, "The Zoot Suit Riots: The Psychology of Symbolic Annihilation" And, of course, Wikipedia, YouTube and countless other informational websites.   © Christopher Bomba 2026

  5. Episode 5

    Mother

    Season 2, Episode 5: "Mother" Ollie participates in a Private Snafu story meeting, gets his animation tour from Julie and, with Lois and Shelly, meets Elle's mother... WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING: Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... Samara Frame as Elle and Florence Anderson Zane Acord as LA Times Reporter Dante Alexander as Citizen-News Reporter Caleb A. Fields as Daily News Reporter Alan Blumenfeld as Ted Geisel Jonah Weiland as Phil Eastman Tania Verafield as Julie Tom O'Connor as Pete Leda Siskind as Agness "Aggie" Underwood Katherine James as Shelly Robbie Trombetta as Lois Mary Bomba as the Host Produced under the auspices of a SAG/AFTRA Micro-Budget Podcast Agreement. MUSIC: Martin Landström, Wicked Man.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Niklas Gabrielsson & Martin Landström and his Orchestra, My Gal (Instrumental Version). Courtesy of Epidemic Sound SOUND EFFECTS courtesy of Soundly. While On The Tinsel Front purports to tell a true story, all the characters are fictional except for the real-life personalities – some more recognizable than others – who actually served in the wartime positions they do here.  For more information about these people, Hollywood during World War II and the actors, visit the podcast website at https://onthetinselfront.com/ Subscribe to the podcast Substack at https://onthetinselfront.substack.com/ ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to evryone who made this podcast possible... and to these authors and books for their valuable information. Brian Jay Jones, "Becoming Dr. Seuss" Martha Sigall, "Living Life Inside the Lines: Tales from the Golden Age of Animation" Agness Underwood, "Newspaperwoman."  Sam Weller, "The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury" Ray Bradbury, "A Graveyard for Lunatics" Mauricio Mazón, "The Zoot Suit Riots: The Psychology of Symbolic Annihilation" And, of course, Wikipedia, YouTube and countless other informational websites.  © Christopher Bomba 2026

  6. Episode 6

    Reflections

    Season 2, Episode 6. "Reflections" Ollie processes what he's learned about Elle, and visits Ray Harryhausen's garage special effects workshop... WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING: Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... Leda Siskind as Agness "Aggie" Underwood Gabriel Oliva as Ben John Katona as Ray Harryhausen Zane Acord as Ray Bradbury Dante Alexander as Citizen-News Reporter Tania Verafield as Julie Samara Frame as Elle Robbie Trombetta as Bet Mary Bomba as Ollie's Mother and the Host Produced under the auspices of a SAG/AFTRA Micro-Budget Podcast Agreement. MUSIC: Martin Landström, Wicked Man.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Rikard From, Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Martin Landström, The Nightingale Is Singing Our Song.  Courtesy of Epidemic Sound SOUND EFFECTS courtesy of Soundly. While On The Tinsel Front purports to tell a true story, all the characters are fictional except for the real-life personalities – some more recognizable than others – who actually served in the wartime positions they do here.  For more information about these people, Hollywood during World War II and the actors, visit the podcast website at https://onthetinselfront.com/ Subscribe to the podcast Substack at https://onthetinselfront.substack.com/ ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to everyone who made this podcast possible... and to these authors and books for their valuable information. Brian Jay Jones, "Becoming Dr. Seuss" Martha Sigall, "Living Life Inside the Lines: Tales from the Golden Age of Animation" Agness Underwood, "Newspaperwoman."  Sam Weller, "The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury" Ray Bradbury, "A Graveyard for Lunatics" Mauricio Mazón, "The Zoot Suit Riots: The Psychology of Symbolic Annihilation" And, of course, Wikipedia, YouTube and countless other informational websites.  © Christopher Bomba 2026

  7. Season 2 Trailer

    Season 2 Teaser

    The teaser/trailer for Season 2 of ON THE TINSEL FRONT.   Season debuted on September 5, 2026. 1942.  Washed out of flight school and inexplicably assigned to the U.S. Army Air Forces "First Motion Picture Unit," Private Oliver Whelan tumbles down the rabbit hole of wartime Hollywood!  A hilarious, fascinating and touching full cast audio comedy/drama inspired by the real-life people and places of the U.S. Army's film production effort in Tinseltown during World War II. Written, produced and directed by Christopher Bomba. Starring Brian Stanton as Pvt. Oliver Whelan with (in alphabetical order)... Zane Acord, Dante Alexander, Alan Blumenfeld, Mary Bomba, Chris Côté, James Coyle, Warren Davis, Caleb A. Fields, Samara Frame, Katherine James, John Katona, Sufyan Mahmud, Tom O'Connor, Gabriel Oliva, Myk Price, Leda Siskind, Robbie Trombetta, Michael Uribes, Tania Verafield, Natalie Wachen and Jonah Weiland. Produced under the auspices of a SAG/AFTRA Micro-Budget Podcast Agreement.  Teaser music:   Niklas Gabrielsson with Martin Landström & His Orchestra, Myself and I (Instrumental Version), courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Sound Effects courtesy of Soundly. Visit the podcast website: https://onthetinselfront.com/ Subscribe to its Substack: https://onthetinselfront.substack.com/

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1942. Washed out of flight school and Inexplicably assigned to the Army Air Forces "First Motion Picture Unit," Private Oliver Whelan tumbles down the rabbit hole of wartime Hollywood. A hilarious, fascinating and touching full cast audio comedy/drama inspired by the real-life people and places of the U.S. Army's film production effort in Tinseltown during World War II. SEASON TWO DEBUTED SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 with first two episodes!!! The remaining five are being released every three days through September 20, 2026.

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  • Creator
    Christopher Bomba
  • Episodes
    13
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christopher Bomba 2024
  • Show Website
    On The Tinsel Front