This is a true story and as we sometimes find, truth can be stranger than fiction. I am an Irish Jew and was raised as a Roman Catholic. Growing up, there were interesting trends that periodically developed. At times there would be more pronounced prejudice towards Irish and at other times hatred of the Catholics. Then as Phil Ochs sang in National Brotherhood Week, "...everybody hates the Jews." A mongrel heritage , such as mine, could put one in a bind...like who can you freely hate and mock? If you're not careful, you could end up sending threatening email to yourself or burning crosses in front of your own shanty. Heady stuff.
Unfortunately, in many parts of the world hostility towards difference seems to be on the rise. Some seem to be enjoying the freedom to scorn the other while smoothing the rough edges from Totalitarianism and dictatorships. Some view those approaches to governance as more efficient, even considering taking a test drive. I thought it might be fun to open a few of those doors and see what flies out. Enjoy.

Frank Allen, aka Boy of the Beach, safely returned from his service in Korea to rejoin his life in Ocean City. Listen as Frank shares his experiences with us as he readjusts to civilian life.

The late 60's and early 70's were in Aquarius. Change was in the air. What was usual and accepted as the norm, was under scrutiny. We were in for a crash course in riding without training wheels. The Age of Aquarius...what a ride!

A night out, a bolt from the blue.... what more could you ask for? More Natty and Joey in Chapter 4 of Natty and the Electricians. We are calling this episode: "Flying Saucers and Fish Sticks."
Enjoy.

Frank was born and raised in an island community at the end of 1920's. We were interested in his experiences as an "islander," particularly in the so called "off-season." As we spoke, it became clear that his interests were elsewhere.
Here is his story.

Episode 3 of the Natty and the Electricians series. It's not every day that you receive texts from a source that describes itself as extra-terrestrial. As Natty's buddy Joey wonders: "Is it the Russkies or some kid from over in PA.?" Listen and learn.

BFFs Natty and Joey, continue to trying to determine the origin of strange text messages appearing on a highly secure emergency monitoring system. The sender appears to be a stranded traveler. The boys are at once thrilled and fearful of what they might discover.

Natty Pinski is a latter day Vulcan. He and his best friend Joey have been accidentally drawn into a relationship that strains credulity. As a man with interests ranging from diseases of the Neanderthal to the evolution of HipHop in rural Scotland, he was as primed as any person could be, to confront the strange set of circumstances with which he was confronted.