On The Tinsel Front

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

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, W ikipedia , YouTube and countless other informational websites. © Christopher Bomba 2026

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

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

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/

Season 1, Episode 5: "Lunch With Father" SEASON FINALE Ollie introduces himself to a Dartmouth alumnus, receives a summons from his father, and visits the Hollywood Canteen to see Elle... WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING... Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... Dante Alexander as Toes Myk Price as Stump and Joe Louis Caleb A. Fields as Spoons Sufyan Mahmoud as Willy Boy Alan Blumenfeld as Ted Geisel Jonah Weiland as Assistant Director #1 and Canteen Soldier #2 Gabriel Oliva as Ronald Reagan Tom O'Connor as the Chaplain Chris Bomba as Frank Zane Acord as Michael Curtiz and Canteen Soldier #1 John Katona as Assistant Director #2 and the Canteen Guard Samara Frame as Elle Robbie Trombetta as Bet Chris Côté as Ollie's father, Patrick Whelan Mary Bomba as the Host and Joan Leslie MUSIC: Martin Landström, Wicked Man, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Ritchie Everett, Devil's Defiance , courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Ritchie Everett, Snooty Fox , courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Martin Landström, The Nightingale Is Singing Our Song , courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Golden Age Radio, One More For The Road , courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com SOUND EFFECTS courtesy of Soundly, Epidemic Sound and Freesound 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 . Thanks to everyone who made this podcast possible. © Christopher Bomba 2024

Season 1, Episode 4: "This Is The Army" On the Warner Brothers lot in Burbank for the production of THIS IS THE ARMY, Ollie makes some friends. A date with Elle takes an unexpected turn... WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING... Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... Robbie Trombetta as Lois Samara Frame as Elle Katherine James as Shelly James Coyle as Miller Tom O'Connor as Sipriani Dante Alexander as Toes Myk Price as Stump Caleb A. Fields as Spoons Sufyan Mahmoud as Willy Boy Zane Acord as Michael Curtiz Mary Bomba as the Host MUSIC: Martin Landström, Wicked Man, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Martin Landström, Hot Piece For Sale, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com SOUND EFFECTS courtesy of Soundly, Epidemic Sound and Freesound 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 . Thanks to everyone who made this podcast possible. © Christopher Bomba 2024

Season 1, Episode 3: "Housemates" Ollie gets to know his housemates. After receiving bad news that raises an upsetting suspicion, Ollie gets into hot water with Sgt. Bellows... WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING... Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... Robbie Trombetta as Lois Samara Frame as Elle Katherine James as Shelly Gabriel Oliva as Ronald Reagan Alan Blumenfeld as Bellows James Coyle as Miller Mary Bomba as the Host MUSIC: Martin Landström, Wicked Man, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Golden Age Radio, Golden Age Radio , courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Francis Scott Key, John Stafford Smith, The Star Spangled Banner, sung by Brian Stanton SOUND EFFECTS courtesy of Soundly, Epidemic Sound and Freesound. 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 . Thanks to everyone who made this podcast possbile. © Christopher Bomba 2024

Season 1, Episode 2: "Dishwasher" After putting in for a transfer, Ollie tries to fit in at the First Motion Picture Unit, only he's qualified for nothing and finds himself in a miserable situation. At his new home, he makes an exciting discovery... WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING... Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... James Coyle as Miller Gabriel Oliva as Ronald Reagan Alan Blumenfeld as Bellows Jonah Weiland as Bernard Vorhaus Robbie Trombetta as Lois Chris Bomba as sound editor Ray Katherine James as Shelly Samara Frame as Elle Mary Bomba as the Host and Ollie's Mother MUSIC: Martin Landström, Wicked Man, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Martin Landström, Hot Piece for Sale , courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Niklas Gabrielsson, Martin Landström, Ding Dong, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Carl Czerny, Selected Piano Studies, Part 2, # 4 , performed by Robbie Trombetta Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata in F K.332, performed by Robbie Trombetta SOUND EFFECTS courtesy of Soundly, Epidemic Sound, and Freesound. 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 . Thanks to everyone who made this podcast possible. © Christopher Bomba 2024

Season 1, Episode 1: "Washed Out" 1942. After washing out of flight school in Louisiana, Pvt. Oliver Whelan is assigned to an U.S. Army Air Forces base near Los Angeles, California. He eagerly heads west only to find that there's been some kind of mistake... WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Christopher Bomba STARRING... Brian Stanton as Oliver Whelan with... Zane Acord as the Flight Instructor, Hancock and the Conductor Gabriel Oliva as Ben and Ronald Reagan John Katona as Marine #1 and the Propman Soldier Jonah Weiland as Marine #2 Myk Price as the Porter Samara Frame as Elle Caleb A. Fields as Flirting Soldier #1 Chris Bomba as Flirting Soldier #2 James Coyle as Miller Mary Bomba as the Host MUSIC: Martin Landstrom, Wicked Man, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Richie Everett, The Devil's Defiance , courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com B.G. DeSylva, Joseph Meyer, Al Jolson, California, Here I Come! Sung by Myk Price SOUND EFFECTS courtesy of Soundly, Epidemic Sound, and Freesound. 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 theses people, Hollywood during World War II, and the actors, visit the podcast website at https://onthetinselfront.com . Thanks to everyone who made this podcast possible. © Christopher Bomba 2024

1942. Washed out of flight school and inexplicably assigned to the U.S. Army Air Forces "First Motion Picture Unit" in Culver City, California, Private Oliver Whelan tumbles down the rabbit hole of World War II 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 in the early 1940s. SEASON 1 released May 2024. SEASON 2 launched September 5, 2026. SEASON 3 expected March, 2027. 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. Trailer music: Richie Everett, The Devil's Defiance , courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Sound Effects courtesy of Soundly Visit the website: https://onthetinselfront.com Subscribe to its Substack: https://onthetinselfront.substack.com/