It's been about a month since Welcome to the Wax-work ended, and I have to say, I miss it greatly. It hasn't necessarily sunken in 100% yet, since this is just like the summer breaks of the last few years. Only difference is, it won't be back come fall.

At any rate, I've finally come back to give you a few of the promised "Bonus Tracks", as well as the MP3s of Ultimate Debatitorium, and a few more eps of This Day in History. This is one of the last updates of Welcome to the Wax-Work material we have left. A few more Days in History, and that will be it.

Let's get to it!

• Ultimate Debatitorium
  Lord Vanton Zest vs. President Byron Samuels
  Ultimate Debatitorium pitted the Debatiator of the Year 2006 against the Debatiator of the year 2007, asking them the Ultimate (open ended) Question... Why? Changing things up a little, however... we recorded two endings to the debate, allowing both competitors to have their chance to "win". We also offer a third version which includes both endings.
  • Ultimate Debatitorium: Why? (Zest Version)
  • Ultimate Debatitorium: Why? (Samuels Version)
  • Ultimate Debatitorium: Why? (Both Version)
    
• This Day In History
  June 15th - July 20th
  Just over a month's worth of TDIH, getting us caught up with the now. Only July 21st - September 16th remain unedited. That's less than two months worth. I can do that soon. I hope.
  
• Debatitorium Theme - based on the opening of the Nutcracker's Overture by Piotr Tchaikovsky, and arranged by Michael "Temporary Card" Makowski & Jordan D. White.
  
• Epic Echoes End Theme - by Michael "Temporary Card" Makowski
  Recorded especially for the last episode of Epic Echoes, this is also from the "War of the Insects" piece, but from the very ending. Apparently, the ants win the war. It made a nice ending to the show.
  
• Frank Allen Interview - Towards the end of Debatitorium 2006, Frank Allen appeared on Charles Berman's "Bronze Age of Radio" radio program. This illuminating interview gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the working of the man behind the debates.
  
• Jordan, Frank, & Rory Farewell - From the end of the very last Welcome to the Wax-work, this is Jordan D. White, Frank Allen, & Rory St. John's farewell to the series.
  
• Jordan on 'Way of the Master Radio' - Not actually part of our wax radio bits, I called up the Way of the Master Radio show just to chat. It's an evangelical Christian show. I am an atheist- or, as they helped me discover, a born-again atheist.
  
• Like Mother Opening Theme - by Jordan D. White
  Originally written as a pop song entitled "Delicate", I think this works much better as the theme to Like Mother Like Daughter. This is the version that starts every show...
  
• Like Mother Closing Theme - by Jordan D. White
  ...and this is the version that ends every show. There are only minor differences.
  
• Spinning With Evil (This Day in History Theme) - based on "The Spinning Song" by Albert Ellmenreich, Michael "Temporary Card" Makowski altered it to be in a minor key rather than major, then Jordan D. White added the drum part.
  

Like I said... I would say just one or two more updates of Days in History, and this stage of Wax-Work projects will be complete. What will be next for Jordan D. White and for wax-work.com? I can't say, for sure. We'll be moving to Forest Hills, Queens on August 1st, starting a whole new phase of life. Who knows where my "All-Original Creative Projects" will go from there.

Wow. This is it- the last episode of the Welcome to the Wax-Work radio show. Yeah, sure, voer the next few weeks I'll have a couple of bonus tracks and the rest of This Day in History to put up here... but, for the most part, this is it. This is the end of all our scripted radio serials... forever. I cannot tell you how much I am going to miss them, and how much they mean to me. Thanks to everyone who has listened, and helped make these things possible.

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 11: Evolution
  President Byron Samuels vs. Perfect Pitch
  Did man evolve from other types of creature through a process of natural selection? It's a complicated issue... an issue that can only be solved by the Debatiator of the Year 2007! And don't forget- next week, we'll have Ultimate Debatitorium, where this year's winner goes up against last year's!
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 11: Chosen Sacrifice, The Series Premiere
  by Jordan D. White
  What were the fateful events that lead up to the Death of Julie Crenshaw? How did the Flashpack's first casualty come about? The Epic Echoes sound for the first time in this, the series premiere of the backwards sci-fi adventure series!
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 11: Finally
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring The Stallion & The Argus
  It's fiftieth and final episode of Guard Duty, and the Earth Guard is not doing so well. Will the series end with the teams utter demise?
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 11: Regeneration
  by Jordan D. White
  Pandora Darling started on a journey when she walked in on her mother, the killer. Where will she end up? Will she defeat CASK? Will she have Bobby by her side? Questions are answered and answers are questioned in this series finale.

Of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

Thanks for listening.

The second to last regular episode of Welcome to the Wax-Work. Wow- we're really moving towards the ending now. I'm starting to feel it, as I edit the final episodes for Friday's airing. It's starting to hit me: this is almost it. Man alive! And, I'd better start busting my hump on those This Day In History episodes, because I am significantly behind on those! Ah well, for now, enjoy the penultimate episodes of everything, here for your enjoyment!

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 10: Stem Cells
  Georgio vs. Perfect Pitch
  Scientists claim that stem cell research can potentially cure all manner of diseases... but what about all the blood on the floor? And are scientists even telling the truth? Frank Allan gets to the bottom of things.
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 10: The Final Domino
  by Jordan D. White
  Julie Crenshaw is dead, cut down in her prime as the Flashpack's first casualty ever. Can the Flashpack pull themselves together to defeat Stragon the Annihilator while this loss hangs heavy in the air?
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 10: Fences & Bridges
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring Broadband & The Stallion
  The Guard is down to three members, and something must be done to rectify this... but what?
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 10: The Heart of the Maze
  by Guenevere Eckert
  The fingers of CASK begin to tighten around Pandora and Bobby as they make a run for their freedom. But who can they turn to, and who is on their trail?

Of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

And lastly, remember, our final episode can be heard Friday, 2:30-4PM EST, live on the air of 90.5 FM if you're in Binghamton, NY, or webcast over the WHRW Website.

Mayday! I'm doing a middle of the night update rather than a midday one and I'm very tired! Why I am I doing this? I have no idea. I could just wait the twelve hours to do it at the normal time, but I'm already almost done, now, so I might as well finish it up. This is the third-to-last episode of wax-work, "Episode 609", in production-speak. 611 will be the last one. Lots of developements in these episodes, lots of twists and unexpected turns as we near the end of all things wax-radio (or the beginning, in Epic Echoes' case). Let's get to it!

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 9: Wire Tapping
  Rosencrantz & Guildenstern vs. President Byron Samuels
  In recent times, it's come up whether it is right for a Government to listen in on its citizen's coversations. Now, after far too much debating over who Frank Allen is, we might just find out. Maybe.
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 9: Driven to Distraction
  by C. Henry Berman
  In this, the last episode of Epic Echoes (or is that first?) written by anyone other than series creator Jordan D. White, the Flashpack and their new "friend" Furtrace Fuzzbotham look for something to distract them from their pain... and find it.
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 9: Follow the Leader
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring the Earth Guard
  It's a team meeting to discuss the Guard's troubles... but it may cause more problems than it addresses.
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 9: Three to One
  by Daniel Schwartz
  What will Pandora’s next move be without her mother’s help? Will Bobby, Tabby, and George survive their suicide runs? How exactly do you spell Quetzalcoatl? I lied! Not all these questions will be answered! Hahahahahaaaaa!

And of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

Remember, new episodes can be heard Fridays, 2:30-4PM, live on the air of 90.5 FM if you're in Binghamton, NY, or webcast over the WHRW Website.

So... last night we had our final recording session for "Welcome to the Wax-Work"... ever. We've finished recording the series finales for all our shows (and premiere of Epic Echoes). It's a bittersweet feeling. On the one hand, I'm really proud of everything we did, and am very excited to get the ends of these series out there for everyone. On the other hand, I will miss these series so much...

But enough of that! The show's not over yet! We still have multiple episodes to broadcast and put up on the web! Let's get started on this week's wax-work!

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 8: Apples vs. Oranges
  Bridget vs. President Byron Samuels
  "Folk Wisdom" seems to think you cannot compare apples and oranges. Bah! Of course you can- one of them is better! Frank Allen helps decide which one takes the triumphant spot in the last episode of round two of the tournament.
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 8: Voices of Evil
  by Lyn Nelson
  Ever wondered about the similar vocal quality many of the Flashpack's villains share? So did the Flashpack. Plus, something is threatening production on the most prolific weapon producing planet in the galaxy!
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 8: Attention Past Due
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring Mr. Fahrenheit & The Argus
  Mr. Fahrenheit has been press secretary for the Earth Guard for nearly a year now. How's that been going for him? Find out.
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 8: Abandon All Hope
  by Jordan D. White
  Who is Emmanuel Blackstone? What does he want from Pandora? Likely, it's not what you'd expect. Also... ever wonder what CASK stands for? We've got a few more answers...

And of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

Remember, new episodes can be heard Fridays, 2:30-4PM, live on the air of 90.5 FM if you're in Binghamton, NY, or webcast over the WHRW Website.

Hey, everyone! We're back again after another school break, during which we had no new episodes. That is, however, the last break between now and the end of all our radio shows. Episodes 7-11 should come weekly and all regular-like. And those of you wondering about This Day in History, don't worry- those are being recorded as well, but because they're all for days that won't be coming for a while, I've given these shows priority. They will get done, though, sooner or later.

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 7: Pirates vs. Ninjas
  The Boogieman vs. Georgio
  Scholars have long debated who would win in the Pirate/Ninja conflict which seems more and more inevitable with each passing year. Don't worry, now you can be prepared and root for the winning side!
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 7: Of Death?
  by Guenevere Eckert
  The Flashpack meets up with one of their least liked friends who brings them face to face with the infamous Sultan of Ice! Will they be able to escape his friendship, or will it be nothing but tea and bridge from here on in?
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 7: Two Down
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring Binary Girl & The Stallion
  Binary Girl is... a tad upset about Peaseblossom's departure, while Stallion reaches a milestone of his own.
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 7: Curious George
  by Charles H. Berman
  George Batista is in for a painful night with Pandora and Bobby... if their little shindig isn't interrupted, that is... and who is that creeping at the window?

And of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

Remember, new episodes can be heard Fridays, 2:30-4PM, live on the air of 90.5 FM if you're in Binghamton, NY, or webcast over the WHRW Website.

Holy crap... yesterday marked the FIVE YEAR anniversary of the launching of wax-work.com. That's pretty amazing. The site as changed a lot since that day... we used to have a number of contributors I used to wrangle, working in different media. Now, we're mostly here for the weekly radio shows. Who knows what we will become next year when I move out of Binghamton. Hopefully, we'll still be around for a 10th anniversary. Now, here's the shows!

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 6: Chocolate vs. Vanilla
  Rosencrantz & Guildenstern vs. Thomas Alva Edison
  This week, we start our second round of debatitorial splendour with a lighter topic- what is the better flavor, chocolate or vanilla? How does this relate to the exploitation of the third world and the creator of the universe? Find out inside!
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 6: Cry Havok
  by Daniel Schwartz
  Yet another of the Flashpack's infamous foes rears his ugly head as the gang heads to New Zealand to save the world. Which of the 'pack's arch-nemeses will pop up this time? And what's up with Keane? Listen away!
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 6: Guilty Looking
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring Peaseblossom & Bumblebee
  Peaseblossom and Bumblebee touch on some sensitive matters this time, as the Argus sees more than he wants to reveal.
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 6: Killing Time
  by Lyn Nelson
  Pandora may have agreed to fight CASK with Bobby's help, but is she ready for covert missions that wind up as bloodbaths? Hope so.

And of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

Remember, new episodes can be heard Fridays, 2:30-4PM, live on the air of 90.5 FM if you're in Binghamton, NY, or webcast over the WHRW Website.

I am in a hurry to get this up to today, so I don't want to do a whole shpiel! Ok, except, when I typed that sentence just now, I accidentally wrote "toady" instead of "today"... which was funny, because I was calling everyone who reads this my toady. Enjoy the serials, toadies!

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 5: The FCC
  Jordan Cornswallows III vs. The Boogieman
  This week, we cover whether or not it is right for the FCC to regulate the airwaves on behalf of the general public... all while fully complying with FCC guidelines for indecency and obsenity.
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 5: Old and Wise
  by Jordan D. White
  This week, the Flashpack meets themselves from the future! Yes, the Flashpack of 26 years from now comes back on a top secret mission and enlists their past selves' help! But what is the mission? And who is on the future 'Pack?
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 5: Now You See Me
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring Voodoo Lady & The Argus
  This time, while Foal tries ever harder, Voodoo Lady doesn't seem herself, and the Argus shows a bit more of "his" hand.
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 5: Pandora's Box
  by Guenevere Eckert
  Having received a message from her dead mother, Pandora flounders for her next move. What does her Mother advise? Can Chuck Kane help her? What did she and Bobby do all afternoon? Find out!

And of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

Remember, new episodes can be heard Fridays, 2:30-4PM, live on the air of 90.5 FM if you're in Binghamton, NY, or webcast over the WHRW Website.

Back, after a week off on "Spring Break", Welcome to the Wax-Work is still as entertaining as ever. All new episodes are here for your listening pleasure and the playing pleasure of your local mp3 device. I think they like it even more than we humans do. I don't have proof... it's just a feeling.

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 4: Illegal Drugs
  Dr. Von Wicked vs. Georgio
  This week, we tackle the concept of illegal drugs, deciding once and for all whether drugs should remain illegal, or flow freely like a river through the world. Just what is the downside of legal drugs? You might find out, herein.
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 4: Sacrificial Alter
  by C. Henry Berman
  The Flashpack gets a visit from Captain Momentary drawing them into the mysterious Alter Earth! Just what is this other world, and what impending disaster does it face? Plus, Jimmy has an... encounter... and Slotter becomes... different.
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 4: Work It Out
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring Peaseblossom & Mr. Fahrenheit
  This time, the Guard comes from their battle with Suspiria a changed people... with every Guard member in another member's body. Hijinks ensue.
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 4: Right Minds
  by Daniel Schwartz
  Pandora has a hold of Officer Interpolitansky's CASK implant... but what secrets does it hold? What does Hope Darling have to do with the late officer? And what does Chuck Kane have to do with it all?
  
• This Day In History
  June 03 - June 14
  A few more days in history featuring the death of a prophet, and escape from Alcatraz, and OJ Simpson's alleged crime.

And of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

Remember, new episodes can be heard Fridays, 2:30-4PM, live on the air of 90.5 FM if you're in Binghamton, NY, or webcast over the WHRW Website.

So, it looks like Tuesday is a reasonable goal for getting the episodes updated. I know it seems a little far after the Friday afternoon premiere, but this is two weeks in a row where it happens that way. So, it's good! And if I ever get it done earlier, I can make everyone pleasantly surprised. This third episode is a very exciting one, with amazing thrills and chills and... other things. Fun!

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 3: Space Exploration
  Rosencrantz & Guildenstern vs. Fausia Featherbaum
  This week, the debatiators decide once and for all whether we should continue to explore space. The entire NASA budget hangs in the balance as we learn what outer space has to do with animals, witches, and England.
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 3: In Love and Hate
  by Lyn Nelson
  Jill Slotter explores life as a man with Drallus's help, and the Flashpack go up against yet another major villain: the Mad Hater! Who is this fiendish foe, and how can the Flashpack overcome their own hatred?
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 3: Ones and Zeroes
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring Binary Girl & Dr. Fast
  This time, the Allusionist has been captured, Binary Girl cries out, and Dr. Fast makes a connection.
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 3: CASK and Ye Shall Receive
  by Jordan D. White
  Pandy, Bobby, and Tabby are lined up to be executed, but Bobby has a little secret that might change things for the teens. Plus... what exactly does CASK stand for? Listen closely, and you might find out!
  
• This Day In History
  May 22 - June 07
  A few more days in history, teaching us good parenting, good hygeine, and good neighbor-ness.

And of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

Remember, new episodes can be heard Fridays, 2:30-4PM, live on the air of 90.5 FM if you're in Binghamton, NY, or webcast over the WHRW Website.

I'm a little late posting this update, and for that I am sorry, but it's a good one, so hopefully that makes up for it. Four all new episode that have only aired once on the radio (so far as I am aware). Adventure and excitement in 10-20 minute portions, freely downloaded in MP3 format! Can there be a better deal? Maybe, but not right now.

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 2: Racial Profiling
  Perfect Pitch vs. Bridget
  This week, Frank Allen examines whether or not it is valid to use racial profiling as an investigation technique. In the process, he learns about the most effective techniques of profiling, the state of Binghamton's superhero community, and speak to a failed suicide bomber. And it's funny.
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 2: From Austrailia With Love
  by Guenevere Eckert
  This episode, Jill Slotter finally finds her way to becoming a women again, and the 'pack finally confronts Dr. Von Wicked, who they believe to be behind all their recent troubles. Is he their true nemesis? How will they defeat he be-tied evilness?
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 2: Feel Good
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring Bumblebee & Voodoo Lady
  This time, Stallion states his case, Bumblebee lays out her perspective, and Voodoo Lady takes a few pot shots.
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 2: Thou Shalt Not Kill
  by Charles H. Berman
  As Pandora discovers Mr. Nielson's secret life, she continues on her quest to find out what happened to Bobby... and to not die. Will she succeed on either count, or will CASK take her down?

And of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

Remember, new episodes can be heard Fridays, 2:30-4PM, live on the air of 90.5 FM if you're in Binghamton, NY, or webcast over the WHRW Website.

Welcome to the Wax-Work is back with an all new season which, sadly, will be our last. The good news is that my lovely wife, Devon, got into medical school. The bad news is, that will take us away from WHRW Binghamton. Thus shall end Welcome to the Wax-Work. So, here we are, with the beginning of the end. Let's make it a good one!

For this final semester, we'll be airing on Friday afternoons, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM. Listen to us on WHRW Binghamton 90.5 FM, or on the webcast over the WHRW Website.

• Debatitorium 2007
  Episode 1: Illegal Immigration
  President Byron Samuel vs. Thomas Alva Edison
  Frank Allen's beloved debate tournament returns, tackling an important issue for the American economy. Plus, three(?) scientists call in with their opinions. Sound exciting? Well, it is, anyway.
  
• Epic Echoes: The Backwards Series, Series Four
  Episode 1: Unmasked!
  by Daniel Schwartz
  In the "series finale" of this, the "first" season of Epic Echoes, the Flashpack finds out who is behind all the troubles they've been experiencing all season- including the death of Julie Crenshaw! Can the 'Pack survive this major villain?
  
• Guard Duty, Series Five
  Episode 1: Stranded in the Clouds
  By Jordan D. White
  Starring Mr. Fahrenheit & Broadband
  In the final season opener, Mr. Fahrenheit is composing a statement, Broadband pulls a trick, and an unseen observer screams.
  
• Like Daughter
  Episode 1: No Place Like Home
  by Lyn Nelson
  Picking up, after the terrible events of the finale of Like Mother, this series follows Pandora Darling in her newly orphaned life. A month has passed, and it's now the night of the Homecoming Dance, but will CASK allow Pandora to have a normal life?
  
• This Day In History
  A Whole Bunch!
  The backlog of Days in History from last season comes flooding onto the site, with, count them, sixty installents. Collect them all! next week, we should be back to 12 a week.

And of course, the original scripts for each episode has been put up as well.

Remember, new episodes can be heard Fridays, 2:30-4PM, live on the air of 90.5 FM if you're in Binghamton, NY, or webcast over the WHRW Website.