Interlude: A Cabbie’s Tale
November 1924. On his way to meet with alleged crime boss and manager of the Ragen Athletic Club, a taxi driver regales Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer with a story of his chance meeting with the great Babe Ruth when he came through Chicago back in ’21.
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is an audio drama podcast from Number 80 Productions and the Sports History Network.
A Cabbie’s Tale script and story by Os Davis and Darin hayes.
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer stars Doug Fye, Ilona Fye, and Eric Bodwell. A Cabbie’s Tale guest stars Matt Hertlein.
The theme song of Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is “the Dayton Triangles Rag” and was arranged and performed by Bruce Smith. Other tracks in this episode include
• “Vo Do Do De O Blues” by Ager and Yellen;
• “Chevy Chase” by Eubie Blake; and
• “Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer (Outro)” by David Liso of Dynamo Stairs.
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is produced by Os Davis and Darin Hayes. Series concept by Darrin Hayes.
Stay tuned for more episodes of Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer – coming soon!