Fires of Tohr 36: Tarzan

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“Fires of Tohr 36” is an episode of Tarzan, the old-time radio show that aired from 1932 to 1953. Listen free on Stupid Potato: no sign-up, no app.

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What happens

Tarzan, Oruk and Kyluk have escaped from the Torians and are freeing the slaves held in the jewel pits of the city of Tor. After Tarzan kills the giant warrior Mungo, the three friends slip into the pits at night, overpower the guards and release the prisoners, who arm themselves with whatever weapons they can find. Meanwhile, the Ratorian army advances on the city through the jungle, led by the Shang Rator and Paul Darno. Deep beneath the palace, the Torian queen Attaya's treasure cave is occupied by Wong Tai and Jeanette Burton. The episode ends with the freed slaves moving toward the palace while Torian forces gather to meet the attack.

The ancient Torian city of Tor, its palace, the jewel pits and the subterranean treasure cave, and the jungle surrounding the walls

Characters: Tarzan, Oruk, Kyluk, Mungo, Attaya, Wong Tai, Jeanette Burton, Paul Darno

Listen for: Tarzan's chain-whirling fight with the guards at the slave shed, and the sound of the freed slaves rushing toward the palace

Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.