PRAIRIE JUSTICE : The Greg Sanders Vigilante Podcast

Ep 55a – JSApril All-Star Comics #11, “The Justice Society Joins the War on Japan” – June/July 1942

Podcast Promo: #JSApril is HERE!

JSApril – Celebrating 85 years of the world’s first and greatest superhero team!

Back in 1940, eight sensational heroes united to create the world’s very first superhero team – the Justice Society of America! Now, 85 years later, we’re gathering podcasters and bloggers from around the globe for a month-long celebration in an event we’re calling… JSApril!

Throughout April 2025, join dozens of podcasters and bloggers as they each share their own unique tributes to the original and greatest superhero team! Every participant in JSApril is doing their own thing, so whether you choose to enjoy just one entry or experience them all, there’s something special for everyone! Get ready for an all-star month of beloved characters, fascinating insights, and incredible stories!

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Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of the Justice Society full-length feature appearing in All-Star Comics #11, June/July 1942.

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Music Excerpts Used

• Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band

“Calgary Stampede” – Wilf Carter

“Over There” – Glenn Miller Orchestra

“Rose O’Day” – Kate Smith

“North To Alaska” – Johnny Horton

“Theme to Wonder Woman TV-Movie from 1974

“There’s A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere” – Elton Britt

“Harlem Nocturne” -

Military Overtures include - Army Air Corps Song, Marine Hymn, British Grenadiers, Royal Canadian Air Force March, Navy Hymn Anchors Aweigh, Stars and Stripes Forever.

Themes to “Patton” and “The Great Escape”

Ep 55 – Action Comics #60, “Rainbow Over Crimeville” – May 1943

Ep 55 – Action Comics #60, “Rainbow Over Crimeville” – May 1943

Podcast Promo: #JSApril is coming!

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Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #60, May 1943. The Rainbow Man…. Again.

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

• Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
• “One O’Clock Jump”- Asleep at the Wheel
• “Big Yellow Taxi” – Joni Mitchell
• “Theme from McCloud”
• “Canadian Pacific” – Hank Snow (Written by Ray Griff)
• Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

 

Episode 54a New Year's Levy_Batman 78_Batman of the Mounties!

The Dynamic Duo meet the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Ep 54 – Action Comics #59, “Fiddler’s Fee” – April 1943 - RELOADED

Ep 54 – Action Comics #59, “Fiddler’s Fee” – April 1943

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Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #59, April 1943. The first appearance of the villainous Ben Bowe, the first DC villain to be known as The Fiddler.

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

• Courtesy of Michael Bradley: One of Don Cameron's Superman stories was censored by the United States War Department due to unwitting and perceived and similarities to the then-in-development nuclear program. You can read more about that here: https://www.cbr.com/superman-atomic-bomb-censored-united-states-government/

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Music Excerpts Used

• Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
• “Curly’s Theme”- Bill Hersch and Blue Train
• “Celtic Fiddle” - Enya
• “The Rabbit Dance” “Father Lavallee’s Polka” “Red River Jig” – John Arcand
• The Devil Went Down to Georgia” excerpt – Charlie Daniels Band
• “Orange Blossom Special” – Mickey Gilley Band
• “Square Dance medley - Les Handley Orchestra
• “Half Mile of Hell” – Ian Tyson (instrumental excerpt by Roy Warhurst
• Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

Ep 53 – Action Comics #58, “The Dummy and the Dumb Bell” – March 1943

Ep 53 – Action Comics #58, “The Dummy and the Dumb Bell” – March 1943

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Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #58, March 1943

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

• Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
• “The Prisoner’s Song” ­– Vernon Dalhart
• “Red River Valley” – Marty Robbins
• “Heartache Tonight” – The Eagles
• “Cowboy From the 40’s” – Midnite Rodeo Band
• Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

Ep 52 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 7 of 7, “The Miracles That Money Couldn't Buy” (Conclusion) with The Seven Soldiers of Victory

Ep 52 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 7 of 7, “The Miracles That Money Couldn't Buy” (Conclusion) with The Seven Soldiers of Victory

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 7 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

• Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band

• • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein

• “Theme from Bearcats!” – Hal Hopper
• “Theme from ‘Evil Roy Slade’ – Pat Buttram (vocal)/  Salt Spring Slim (aka Stuart Margolin) w/ Jerry Riopelle
• “Lawyers’ Guns & Money” – Warren Zevon

Ep 51 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 6 of 7, “The Murderer Who Couldn't Be Hanged” with Green Arrow & Speedy

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 6 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

• Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band

• • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein

• “Hangin Tree” – Norton Buffalo Stampede
• “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

Ep 50 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 5 of 7, “Knight Without Armor” with The Shining Knight

Ep 50 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 5 of 7, “Knight Without Armor” with The Shining Knight

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 5 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

• Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band

• • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein

• “Peter Piper” – Frank Mills
• “Tiger Rag” – Original Dixieland Jazz Band
• “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

Ep 49 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 4 of 7, “Destiny Among the Stars” with The Crimson Avenger & Wing

Ep 49 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 4 of 7, “Destiny Among the Stars” with The Crimson Avenger & Wing

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 4 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

• Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
• “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
• “Fly Me To The Moon” – Frank Sinatra
• Telstar” – The Ventures
• “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

Ep 48 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 3 of 7, “Diamonds of Doom” with the Star-Spangled Kid & Stripesy

Ep 48 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 3 of 7, “Diamonds of Doom” with the Star-Spangled Kid & Stripesy

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 3 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

• Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band

• • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein

• “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” –
• “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• “Sailor’s Hornpipe” – Carlos Núñez
• “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”