Forty Story Radio Tower

40 Story Radio Tower is an artist-led audio and visual focused production company that runs at life through playscripts, storytelling, fiction, poetry, music and more. We started as a monthly stage show performed for a live audience then releasing it as a podcast. Now, we’ve evolved into a story-led artist-focused production company with multiple shows from serialized shorts to long-form dramas with a mission to provide a platform for creators to express themselves.

We invite you to immerse yourself in a story. Turn down the lights, focus on the sound and lose yourself for a time.

Fukushima Daichi Toy and Novelty Company after show interviews and behind the mic details that went into creating this production!

Cast includes:  Keith Barrett Schron, Marissa Weighnecht, Bill Lance, Mary M. Malmquist

produced and directed by CF Gould

Adapted by J. Ferron Hiatt based on his play, Fukushima Daichi Toy and Novelty Company.

Sound and foley design by Sam X

Original music composed by Sam X

40 Story Radio Tower theme music composed by Keith Barrett Schron, design by Vincent DiGosio

episode artwork by Cliff Weighnecht

Fukushima Daichi Toy and Novelty company is a production of 40 Story Radio Tower.

40 Story Radio Tower is an artist-led audio and visual focused production company that runs at life through playscripts, storytelling, fiction, poetry, music and more. We started as a monthly stage show performed for a live audience then releasing it as a podcast. Now, we’ve evolved into a story-led artist-focused production company with multiple shows from serialized shorts to long-form dramas with a mission to provide a platform for creators to express themselves.

We invite you to immerse yourself in story. Turn down the lights, focus on the sound and lose yourself for a time.

Fukushima Daichi Toy and Novelty Company

Cast includes:  Keith Barrett Schron, Marissa Weighnecht, Bill Lance, Mary M. Malmquist

produced and directed by CF Gould

Adapted by J. Ferron Hiatt based on his play, Fukushima Daichi Toy and Novelty Company.

Sound and foley design by Sam X

Original music composed by Sam X

40 Story Radio Tower theme music composed by Keith Barrett Schron, design by Vincent DiGosio

episode artwork by Cliff Weighnecht

Fukushima Daichi Toy and Novelty company is a production of 40 Story Radio Tower.

Word product by j. Ferronhiatt

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Stage and company manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original intro/outro music and scoring by Keith Barrett Schron

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

Original intro/outro music by Keith Barrett Schron

Word product by j. Ferronhiatt

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Stage manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This season, post lockdown, we are releasing a short story a week!

This story, Tribe, was written and recorded by Joe Ferron Hiatt in collaboration with musician Rob Landoll. We have been writing these pieces using the form from the live shows of crossing spoken word with original music and sharing the creation. 

video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaLr8Ns-jvU

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Stage and company manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Theme music composed by Keith Barrett Schrone

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This is part 2 of the annual Christmas production at the Mauch Chunk Opera house with JTAMS productions featuring the music of the Free Range Folk and the 40 Story Radio Tower players.

This is part 1of the annual Christmas production at the Mauch Chunk Opera house with JTAMS productions featuring the music of the Free Range Folk and the 40 Story Radio Tower players.

musical guest, HAMELL ON TRIAL

PLUS:

(3:00) I Wore a Nighty For Christmas, T.J. Albright

(9:45) Pennsy Dutch Elves and the Shoemaker, Lynn Highland, Keith Barrett Shron, Jarrod Yuskauskas, Hayley Zavislak and Marissa Miller

(23:00) Buddy System, with Jarrod Yuskauskas and Keith Barrett Shron

(32:00) Christmas Play, with Lynn Highland, Anthony Cundro, Keith Barrett Shron, Hayley Zavilslak, Marissa Miller

(46:48) TJ Albright

(56:00) The Nightmare Before Dalemas, by Anthony Cundro, with Jarrod Yuskauskas, Marissa Miller, Lynn Highland, James Cundro and Keith Barrett Schron

(1:12:00) Gingerbread Homeowners Association, by Michael Newton, with Keith Barrett Schron, Marissa Miller, James Cundro, Jarrod Yuskauskas, Hayley Zavilslak, Tj Albright, 

(1:23:20) Scrawl, Joe Ferron Hiatt

This evening’s players include,TJ Albright, Keith Barrett Schron, Lynn Highland, James Cundro, Anthony Cundro, Marissa Miller, Hayley Zavislak, Jarrod Yuskauskus 

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Anthony Cundro, James Cundro

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Original photos and video by Michael Angelo Delmonico and Anthony Cundro

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guest, LUNA TART

PLUS:

(6:40) Ren Fair, a new recruit tries out her talents at the turkey leg booth. with Helen Van Pelt, Mary M. Malmquist, Marissa Miller, T.J. Albright, Keith Barrett Schron, 

(16:57) Jim Thorpe news with T.J. Albright and sponsor, Relaxation Estates with Anthony and James Cundro

(22:00) Report From the Coal Region and the Land Surrounding, with Joe Ferron Hiatt

(29:51) Ghost Cheerleader, looks like the Ghost Cheerleader is responsible for the early demise of her boyfriend, with Marissa Miller, Hayley Zavislak, Helen Van Pelt

(44:12) Relaxation Estates, promo for the elder finder with Anthony Cundro and James Cundro

(51:10) spoken words by the cast.

(1:01:05) Maude Frankenstein, a couple decides to explore the old frankenstein mansion. with Hayley Zavislak, T.J. Albright, Luna Tart, Keith Barrett Schron, 

This evening’s players include, Marissa Miller, T.J. Albright, Luna Tart, Haley Zavislak, Mary M. Malmquist, Anthony Cundro, James Cundro, Helen Van Pelt, 

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Anthony Cundro, James Cundro, special thanks to Angie from SNL for her Ren Fair experiences!

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Original photos and video by Michael Angelo Delmonico and Anthony Cundro

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guest, BIG FAT MEANIES

PLUS:

(3:00) special guest, Lila DeGessa ushering in spring.

(11:41) Lynn and Helen, return with an Easter favorite from year’s past.

(21:52) Spring 2028, J. Ferronhiatt.

(34:15) The boss, with Marissa Miller, Hayley Zavislak, Keith Barrett Schron, Helen Van Pelt, Christian Gould, Lynn Highland, 

(55:55) Michael Newton appears with David Salamander!

(1:15:28) Return of Smallmart, by popular demand, with Keith Barrett Schron, Christian Gould, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Lynn Highland, Hayley Zavislak

(1:37:30) In the Middle of the Hasidic Neighborhood in New York City, J. Ferronhiatt.

This evening’s players include, Marissa Miller, Lila DeGessa, Hayley Zavilslak, Christian Gould, Keith Barrett Schron, Helen Van Pelt, Lynn Highland

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Lynn Highland, Briana Kairewich 

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Original photos and video by Michael Angelo Delmonico and Anthony Cundro

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

In Studio with, 

joe Ferronhiatt and De Tierra Caliente. 

Short story, What He Was, sound fx by Mary M. Malmquist. Special guest, De Tierra Caliente.

One of a series of short pieces remastered in studio between live stage shows.

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Original photos and video by Michael Angelo Delmonico and Anthony Cundro

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

A Christmas special with Joe McGlaughlin, Elena McGlaughlin, Len Brunson, Christy McGorry, Vince Dejosio, Kyle O’Brian, Ed Stalosky, Doug McKafka and Dennis Dougherty

PLUS:

(5:54) Starbucks Christmas Freakout, alternative acts, with Keith Barrett Schron, Christian Gould, Marissa Miller, Christopher Wolfe, Lynn Highland, Helen Van Pelt

(19:20) Auditions for the Christmas Pageant, London’s got talent! with Christian Gould, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Keith Barrett Schron, Marissa Miller

(30:45) God’s Hit List, Lynn Highland. 

(42:57) Gingerbread Homeowners Association Meeting, Keith Barrett Schron, Helen Van Pelt, Christopher Wolfe, Christian Gould, Lynn Highland and Marissa Miller.

(53:22) Michael Newton with Christian Gould

(1:02:00) The Most Generous Man In Town, Joe Ferron Hiatt.

This evening’s players include, Keith Barrett Schron, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, and Christian Gould

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Lynn Highland, 

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Original photos and video by Michael Angelo Delmonico and Anthony Cundro

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

Christmas special with musical guest, JAY SMAR

PLUS:

(4:50) Christmas Pageant, the children are taught a new Christmas program with Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Hayley Zavislak, Keith Barrett Schron, Helen Van Pelt and Christian Gould

(16:14) Poet, Briana Kairewich

(21:40) Nedbox Christmas, sometimes the warmest moments of the season happen with your favorite vending machine with Helen Van Pelt, Lynn Highland Christian Gould and Keith Barrett Schron. 

(40:22) Christmas Season, we have deer season, rabbit season why not Christmas Season? with Lynn Highland, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Hayley Zavislak, Christopher Wolfe, Keith Barrett Schron, Christian Gould.

(51:34) The Match Girl, a new telling with J. Ferronhiatt

This evening’s players include,Keith Barrett Schron, Lynn Highland, Hayley Zavislak, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, and Christian Gould

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Original photos and video by Michael Angelo Delmonico and Anthony Cundro

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

In Studio with, 

The Big Fat Meanies, Ghost Cheerleader, What Your Mom Talks About In the Bar, with Hanna and Shauna, and members of the 40 Story Radio Tower, Joe Ferron Hiatt, Mary M. Malmquist, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Christian Gould and Hayley Zavislak

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Original photos and video by Michael Angelo Delmonico and Anthony Cundro

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guests, SWEARINGEN AND KELLI

PLUS:

(4:00) Shart Tank, a new show to find the lowest common denominator with Christopher Wolfe, Christian Gould, Helen van Pelt, Lynn Highland, Marissa Miller, Anthony Cundro and Michael Angelo Delmonico.

(17:10) Lonely Girl 15 2063

(23:53) Couples Therapy with Marissa Miller, Christopher Wolfe and Lynn Highland

(39:38) Poet, Briana Kairewich

(47:22) Flight 124 is Now Boarding, with Anthony Cundro

(56:49) Poet, Briana Kairewich

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Briana Kairewich, Anthony Cundro, Christopher Wolfe, Michael Angelo Delmonico, Hayley Zavislak, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, and Christian Gould

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Lynn Highland, Briana Kairewich 

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Original photos and video by Michael Angelo Delmonico and Anthony Cundro

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guests, HOUSE OF HAMILL

PLUS:

(5:55) Our Kelly, Kelly’s Call In, Kelly interviews a recent college graduate and his mother, with Christopher Wolfe, Mary M. Malmquist and Christian Gould

(17:11) Poet, Briana Kairewich

(23:12) Knuckles, the Clumsy Alien, Knuckles, having lost some of his payload, has to return to earth to gather more specimens, including two stoners and a lunch lady, with Christian Gould, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Joe Hiatt, Briana Kairewich, Anthony Cundro and Helen Van Pelt. 

(41:21) Poet, Briana Kairewich

(49:08) Helen Van Pelt of Troy, New York, the story of the fall of troy, with Helen Van Troy, Marissa Miller, Christopher Wolfe, Christian Gould.

(59:08) Ode to House of Hamill, by Lynn Highland read by Christopher Wolfe.

(1:09:26) One Stranded Life, Joe Ferron Hiatt.

This evening’s players include, Briana Kairewich, Anthony Cundro, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, and Christian Gould

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Lynn Highland, Briana Kairewich 

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Original photos and video by Michael Angelo Delmonico and Anthony Cundro

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guests, VERMILION

PLUS:

(8:20) Grey Hair BnB, with Lynn Highland, Helen Van Pelt, Christian Gould, 

(16:57) The Movie People, J. Ferronhiatt

(27:17) Poet, Michael Newton

(38:24) Therapy, with Melissa Miller and Christian Gould

(50:27) Remembering Mike Snisky, j. ferronhiatt

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Lynn Highland, and Christian Gould

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guests, THE SHIFT

PLUS:

(6:40) Dog Voice part 1, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Keith Barrett Schron, by Michael Newton

(18:00) Dog Voice part 2, Keith Barrett Schron, Christian Gould, Helen Van Pelt, Chris Wolfe, Tim Barnes by Micheal Newton

(27:35) Dog Voice part 3, Keith Barrett Schron, Helen Van Pelt, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, by Michael Newton

(40:00) Like Me On Facebook, Marissa Miller, Christopher Wolfe, j. ferronhiatt

(48:18) Word Heroin, by j. ferronhiatt

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Bill Lance, Keith Barrett Schron and Christian Gould

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Lynn Highland, Marissa Miller

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guests, THE DAY RUBIES

PLUS:

(7:00) Kelly’s Call in w/ the Slutty Review, Chris Wolfe, Lynn Highland, Helen Van Pelt special thanks to Jane Rivers

(17:40) Mike Newton Regrets, read by J. ferronhiatt

(23:55) March Madness: Pratt vs FIT, with Chris Wolfe, Keith Barrett Schron, Marissa Miller, Christia  Gould,Helen Van Pelt, Lynn Highland,  j. ferronhiatt

(45:55) Barbazon School of Radio

(46:03) Love Is, Lynn Smith Highland

(52:45) Navy Seals Wives Club, Marissa Miller, Lynn Highland, Helen Van Pelt, j. ferronhiatt

(1:03) Sudan de Ville, j. Ferron Hiatt w/ Vince Dejosio

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Bill Lance, Keith Barrett Schron and Christian Gould

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Lynn Highland, Marissa Miller

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Company stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Original opening and closing theme by Keith Barrett Schron

Produced by Vincent DeGiosio & Christie McGorry of Jtams Productions at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by D.Patrick for Daedalus Productions

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!