MENTALRADIO - is a multi-platform storytelling brand consisting of theatrical podcast episodes, a multi-media live-action stage show, graphic novels and more that is part mystical, part satirical, part uplifting music, and very much in the tradition of what Theater of the Mind aspires to be: immersive, clever, and deeply tongue-in-cheek, dedicated to the pursuit of radical optimism.
It is a fictional universe that doubles as a parody of spiritual self-help movements, science fiction, and 20th-century visionary thinking. We believe in the power of music to energize, elevate, stir the heart, and awaken a sense of joyful possibility. We believe in the power of humor to give us clarity, recharge the soul, mend the spirit, and remind us what it feels like to be truly alive.
Think Monty Python meets The Twilight Zone - Each handcrafted episode is rich with uplifting vignettes, spiritual parody, surreal tales, voice acting wizardry, and original music. MentalRadio is irreverent and unpredictable, it is the "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" of the 21st Century. MentalRadio blends social commentary in surreal and absurdist tales that explore timeless truths. With poetic writing and moral clarity, it addresses human struggles and challenges with insight and heart. Its universe reflects our own, but with the volume turned up - where emotions are clown shoes when you’re trying to be serious.
Created by Radio Hall of Fame inductee Shadoe Stevens—legendary voice, media innovator, and spiritual disruptor—it’s what happens when visionary storytelling, metaphysical comedy, and immersive, 3D-Sound collide in a lab built entirely out of hope.
If you've been searching for something that reminds you what it feels like to be alive—and maybe even laugh about it—this is your doorway.
Podcast Episodes
Mental Radio Extra: Jim Ladd
Our friend Jim Ladd left us to join the Good Guys on the 50,000 watt Broadcast Giant in the Infinite Better. As a tribute, we'd like to share with you "One Man, one minute with the power to change your life, "The MentalRadio Minute! with Jim Ladd" These are all the episodes recorded and broadcast more than ten years ago. They were written especially for him and would never have worked with anyone else. We were huge fans and loved his work. And he was a great friend. We'll miss him.
S2: Chapter Twenty-Five: More
MightyMan is back as Darius Fullovit, the Chairman of gourmet snack food giant "Crave, “ gets bad news. Hitman Darnell Babalama failed. The partner he threw off the roof from 27 floors, hit the ground but got up. So, Fullovit brings in “The Mutilator,” 900 pound "Guano Tourniquet," a professional. In the Wayback Theater we watch a feature from more than a decade ago called, Daphne Van Horne’s “Translations for the Urban Impaired.” And Western Hero Guy Goode heads to Decadence, where crowds of Comatose Dimwittum gather and want bring back Gripe, build Gidalots, and scream “We Want More!” Could it be the end of our Champions of the Infinite Better? Humor by any other name is just funny.
S2: Chapter Twenty-Four: Faith
Faith is often thrwarted by dogma and the paralyzing howl of dread, and Calamety Picket is alarmed by what she hears in Sunday School. But, behold, the glory of a Faith Healer with Heavenly Restoration. Visit the Wazoo Wing in the temple and hear pharmaceutical branding specialist Marilyn Croaker interviewed on NPR on "People with Things To Say," and play a game called "Drugs or Cheese?" Then, Dixon Ticonderoga has a bad day when he finds himself in a Nihilist Furniture Store with a German, a Schnauzer, and a universe that is hostile and indifferent. You will laugh until you stop.
S2: Extra - Wayback Theater - Zen and Zombie Bonanza Days
The MentalRadio Archives reach back hundreds of years… and Mentologists have unearthed something special from more than ten years ago… Shadoe and the late Sam Frees (Dr. Freeze) celebrating "Zen and Zombie Bonanza Days” and everything you need to know about not having to worry about a Zombie Apocalypse.
PLUS! An interview with an "Ascension Teacher" who was "Awakened” after an alien visition while driving an 18 wheeler, and grew two shoe sizes overnight. You'll learn about the aliens among us The Sanctioned Races, the Federation, Visitors, and the Good Guys. You'll meet Bryan de Flores.
It's not your typical episode.
S2: Extra - Wayback Theater - Stan Freberg (2011)
The MentalRadio Archives reach back hundreds of years…and researchers have unearthed something special from 2011...Shadoe Stevens and the late Sam Frees (Dr. Freeze) and an interview with their idol, the legendary Stan Freberg. He was an actor, author, comedian, musician, radio personality, advertising creative director, and one of the funniest, most creative and prolific people of all time. He came to the former Masonic Temple with his wife Hunter for a spirited conversation we're certain you'll enjoy.
S2: Chapter Twenty-Three: Joy
Experience Joys that know no end and hear the story of Gladwood Thibodeoux, the most positive man who ever lived, who never gave up and look what happened. Guy Goode has a showdown with Twitchy "Two Gun" Barker, Nit Pickers and Cahooters, meets owner of the Bucket of Blood Saloon, Limown Souffle, and faces a Crock of Mockers. And Brock Stillwell returns in the nick of time to save Floyd Plunk on a really bad day.
S2: Chapter Twenty-Two: Hope
Dixon Ticonderoga goes to the end of the world in search of Hope only to find it in the most unusual place. Goofer Toddlemore is on trial for Thought Crimes in Judge Bakeman's Court, and this Chapter is the official debut of the epic feature, "MightyMan!" The man of Wonder first appeared in the pages of the Book of Didjuno in 1927. Is he a strange visitor from another planet or something more?
S2: Chapter Twenty-One: Angst
Experience first hand, the joys and sorrows of the rich and famous on "Malibu Beach Romance," when a Barista named Coco shows up at the home of Biff and Piper. Then, Guy Goode and Gabby wind up in Dodge City in a showdown with Twitchy "Two-Gun" Barker. You'll hear the voices in your own head, and then Gabriel Fronk gets trapped in a lion's cage at Big Cats and Critters Escape Park. Thank God for Brock Stillwell.
S2: Chapter Twenty: Dreams
Dive into the Australian Outback the day after tomorrow, where mutant followers of a grotesque creature named Darkkken head out to steal the dreams of humankind. Can two people armed with one harpoon in a turbo-charged '67 Mustang save the world from an apocalypse that would give Mad Max nightmares? Plus! Dixon Ticonderoga finds out the secrets of Cryptocurrency with unexpected consequences.
S2: Chapter Nineteen: The Brock and Dixon Beach Party That Conquered The World
With new stories sitting on the docks, Optimysticals around the world demanded something new, a deep-wash and polish. Surgical teams gathered and delivered - the best of two great features transplanted and joined mouth to mouth as a Creature from beyond time itself, "Brock and Dixon's Beach Party that Conquered the World."
S2: Chapter Eighteen: Magic
Step into a 21st century sideshow, past Abernaki, the Human Caterpillar, and meet the unparalleled Chitwell, Mental Contortionist, a lunatic and a Magician, who will bend what you think you know to feast on things impossible.Then, Guy Goode gets past the Dreads, only to be attacked by the Wymeez, victims who look for what's wrong and go mad. They’re zombies with guns. And later, a cop named Barker goes looking for a Leprechaun in a blizzard, at a bar in Maine.
S2: Chapter Seventeen: Vanity
One year mental anniversary and we’re celebrating with a brand new Chapter: Gloating and Smirking come to life looking down on Lackeys and Boot-Lickers, with minty breath and better hair. Discover how manipulated selfies give you Swagger and better sex appeal. Dixon Ticonderoga gets introduced to the power of social media, and there's a new female superhero in town with powers of an ancient civilization. Dizzying cinematic excitement, big laughs,& Pep-Fortified Optimism guaranteed.
S2: Chapter Sixteen: Space
Find out if Infinite Space is bigger than the space between thoughts, if our minds have an operating system stuck in a 1940s newspaper bullpen, how Brock Stillwell saves the day, and how Optimysticals track the Laughter Index. "One way or another, you will be changed forever.” Dr. MIlton Oak: Nobel Laureate.
S2: Chapter Fifteen: Time
Will the SECRETS OF TIME be revealed in a game show? Do earphones protect you from Trepidation Waves and Conspiracy Theories? Can Morgan Freeman - maybe - make sense of it all? Find the answers to those and other important questions on Chapter 15 of MentalRadio - "TIME." It's Theater of the Mind on jet fuel.
S1 BONUS: Best of Season One - Part Deux
Here's the quickest way to discover what Real 3D Audio Theater is like in the 21st Century. You'll go in search of happiness and find Yeah Buts. You'll meet the Lord of the Dreads in Devil's Anus. hear Morgan Freeman give the History of Soup, find the cure for Ikky Brain and Murky Dumps, discover Hornet Sharks, go to Noah's Arc and Yaweh Village in Kentucky, and activate your dormant Tickled Pink Glands. It's Stephen Hawking in a Clown Suit and it's all free.
S1 BONUS: Best Of Season One
If you’ve never listened to MENTALRADIO, this is the perfect introduction. It’s some of our favorite moments from Season One. You’ll experience the jolt of feel-good impulses and your Tickled Pink Glands will awaken. It’s “Humor that Sticks.” Sticky humor that lodges in the brain and drips down later for delayed-onset satisfaction and sudden bursts of levity. It’s stories, sketches, features and parodies in Cinematic Audio Theater for the 21st Century: Morgan Freeman talks about the Blues, Dixon Ticonderoga looks the Devil in the Eye, Guy Goode faces the Gloom, the Reverend Apostle BG reveals the Blazin’ Glory Book of Belief, Brock Stillwell saves the day, and more. Too much fun is never enough.
S1: Chapter Twelve: Imagination
The "Season Finale" features Dixon Ticonderoga traveling through dimensions and finding Seams between them, Aliens may already be here and Guy Goode faces a giant Alien Cockroach Mother Breeder near Nightmare Hall, and if that’s not enough, Brock Stillwell may be called by the universe to save the day again and leave gifts too good to be true. Imagination is more important than Knowledge. Find out why, and hear the Fortune Fairy find a fortune for humanity that may change your life forever.
S1: Chapter Eleven: Enthusiasm
if you feel naked and tied up, at the mercy of forces too crazy to comprehend…thank God you have your sense of humor. The Reverend Apostle BG brings Noah’s Ark and Yahweh Village to 17,000 acres in Kentucky with a chance for you to invest in history. If crooks are trying to crack your safe, there’s always a chance a superhero could come crashing through the ceiling, dodge bullets, and save the day. And you’ll find out why Tennessee Williams said "Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life."
S1: Chapter Ten: Blues
When the blues appear and things get gloomy, and the blue johnnies paint a picture of the end of days, Dixon Ticonderoga finds a brighter tomorrow. Learn the Secrets to "Competitive Humility" with World Champion, Blaine LaFontaine. Hear the History of the Blues with Morgan Freeman and watch Guy Goode survive being swallowed by the Lord of the Dreads. All true. All real. Don’t wait now.
S1: Chapter Nine: Inspiration
At last, your Hallelujah Liberation has arrived in the "Blazin’ Glory Book of Belief,” a Cookbook that comes with Miracle Anointing Oil and Barbeque Sauce at no extra charge, If you love to eat ’till you drop because grease squeezin’ butter-filled rhino burgers, stuffed with cheese are too good to resist, then come to Big Bubba’s House of Pain. Plus, you’ll discover the meaning of Gizmos. And if your life hangs in the balance because of Tick tock and Quack Quack, Horse Face and Three Fingers, and you’re surrounded by insecure sharks who bite first no matter what...don’t give up. Help is on the way.
S1: Chapter Eight: Doubt
Hear the life solutions and spiritual revelations of the Himalayan Master, Swami Gotchatubyet. Discovered by the Beastie Boys, he brings a message of great consciousness through great commerce. It's available now at all Meditation Malls and Nirvana Knick Knack Shacks. Plus, Guy Goode in the Belly of the Lord of the Dreads, Transform your life with humorless humor in 30 minutes, guaranteed or your money back.
S1: Chapter Seven: Harmony
Hear Morgan Freeman describe what we all have in common. If your down in the dumps takes you into a manhole, will reaching out to Infinity bring BROCK STILLWELL to the rescue? What is a "Tincture of Eponymous" and what good is a good luck charm from Machu Pichu? Are the voices you hear, people hiding in the attic? And do they know the truth about you? Find out where the words WHATCHAMACALLITS and THIGAMAJIGS came from, how saying “Yes, and...” can help you find Harmony, and much more….it’s The Twilight Zone meets Monty Python.
S1: Chapter Six: Dreads
Can Blood Hornets bring down Dixon Ticonderoga? Can the Lord of the Dreads eat Guy Goode and Gabby with hundreds of black and broken teeth? Find out how effervescence is better than wretchedness in the Forced Learning Center. Can an evolutionary fluke result in someone who is half man, half octopus? Find out how to get rid of mournful bleak and murky dumps with a miracle bean. It's all real. It's all true.
S1: Chapter Five: Luck
What does Optimism sound like? Meet Vuja De, the one who knows something good is about to have happened. She knows how to get to the luck plane. Proof that the Art of Ricochet is real, proven by Ricochet Masters like Brownboy Love. What happens to WHYMEEZ, those victims who look for someone to blame and go mad? World updates on attacks of giant lizards, herds of goats, and blood hornets.
S1: Chapter Four: Dilemmas
Dixon Ticonderoga wakes up to find Dilemmas are massive bulls in an arena filled with spectators who want to bring him down. Hear the words of a six year old who is already a Black Belt in the Art of Ricochet thanks to MentalRadio training and got to Cloud Nine in the Seventh Heaven of Tickled Pink. You will learn Vocal Authority Training, how to speak with conviction whether you know anything about any topic. You'll join Guy Goode and Gabby in the darkest part of the Valley of Death, where they face a Tantrum at Devil's Anus. And how your EGO strengthens itself by complaining, and why being an Optimystical is not only necessary but is the only option.
S1: Chapter Three: Happiness
Discover that butterflies sing "This is my lucky Day" and what Happiness is and how you might find it buried under "Yeah-Buts." Learn about how 2020 is the beginning of the Great Ascension, and the benefits of becoming a "Black Belt in the Art of Ricochet.” Watch cans of Time-Released Mirth get triggered for a release of Spontaneous Optimism. You’ll realize the Optimysticals are real and have been among us since the dawn of creation. Experience Time-Released Mirth. Find out you're better than you think and happier than you knew.
S1: Chapter Two: Gloom
Proving MENTALRADIO is a jolt of lightning in the impending gloom, a hundred year old worldwide underground society explores the phenomenon of an all-pervasive gloom. Clearly the only answer lies in Tragic Optimism, but how many people know that? And how do we get there? This episode is the beginning.
S1: Chapter One: Optimism
Is it all completely real and impossible to believe, or some kind of 21st Century Theater. Could a conspiracy for some kind of Subversive Optimism dedicated to uplifting mankind really exist? A worldwide secret organization more than a 100 years old? Discover that Spontaneous Optimism is real in Chapter One.
Shadoe Stevens' "MentalRadio" is an elevating, uplifting escape into a world all its own; a Twilight Zone of innovation and genetically-altered humor. Coming from a former Masonic Temple in Hollywood, MentalRadio reveals a secret worldwide society dedicated to helping mankind. Its a theatrical, highly produced audio experience brimming with optimism.
