Vinyl Noir #1: The Judas Tapes
Jac is pulled back into the world of bootlegs and conspiracy when Lara, the daughter of infamous bootlegger Cosmo Krunch, seeks his help. Her father’s been murdered, and a priceless Bob Dylan tape from 1966 has vanished.
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Surreal comedy Rock n’ Roll Radio Drama
Episode 1 of Vinyl Noir, The Judas Tapes, drops the needle on our twisted journey through the mythos of rock ’n’ roll. At the center of the mystery is a legendary bootleg: the infamous 1966 Bob Dylan “Judas” concert—an electric moment in music lore, captured live and nearly lost forever.
Enter Jac Verlaine, a burned-out DJ turned record detective, and Lara, the smart-mouthed daughter of bootlegging icon Cosmo Krunch. When Cosmo is found dead—bludgeoned with a microphone—and his priceless Dylan tape is missing, Verlaine is dragged back into a world he thought he’d left behind.
The investigation kicks off in a dusty vinyl shop and spirals quickly into the absurd. We meet Moochie, a junkyard prophet who may or may not think he’s the second coming, and Omby Amby, a shotgun-wielding Munchkin with a candy store fetish and a murderous grudge. Add flying monkeys, secret buyers, and enough rock references to fill a jukebox.
Vinyl Noir is a audio drama merging rock ’n’ roll history with dark, surreal twists. Follow Jac Verlaine, a quirky record detective, and his courageous partner Lara as they hunt for elusive vinyl treasures and unravel bizarre mysteries.
Date Modified: 05-20-2025
