Episode Details

Shortwave Kitsch

Season 9, Episode 5

Life With Elara - “No Good Weed Goes Unpunished.”

Written by Brandon L. Joyner 

Synopsis: Get ready for an out-of-this-world comedy with “Life with Elara!” When Elara Newton, a cosmic being from Jupiter, tries to make a home on Earth with her loving—and very human—husband, Dean, the results are anything but ordinary. This episode follows Elara’s latest quest: fitting in with the local Petal Pusher's Gardening Club. Determined to prove herself, she teams up with her best friend, Mabel, and together they plant a garden that’s, well, not exactly from this planet. As glowing vegetables and shimmering flowers begin to sprout overnight, Elara scrambles to keep her secret—and her garden—under wraps, especially when the club’s tough-as-nails leader drops by for a surprise inspection. Will Elara’s otherworldly methods help her finally fit in, or will her latest experiment put her—and her new life—at risk? Can she keep her identity hidden, or will her backyard become the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons? Tune in to find out!

Cast:

Luciana Marcial - Elara Newton

David Englehart - Dean Newton

Maddie Casto - Mabel Hirsch

Andrea Catangay - Charlotte White

Kerry Bowers - Kerry Johnson

“Dr. Clutterbuck’s Little Fix-It Tool Set"

Larry Perewiznyk - Jerome

Fred Hutter - Gordon

Brandon L. Joyner - Petey

Andrea Catangay - Amanda

Song - “On the Other Side”

Sung by Maddie Casto

Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner

Music by Brandon L. Joyner and Frank Duvall

Song - “Until Next Time”

Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK 

Music by Pedro M. Toro

Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner 

Narrated by David Joyner 

“Life With Elara Theme” by Frank Duvall 

Music Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood

Sound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke Rash

Production Team:

Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke Rash

Sound Engineer: Matt Ciclon 

Sound Mixing: Matt Ciclon

Recorded by: Matt Ciclon

Business Manager: Kristen N. Granet 

Original episode art by Maddie Casto-Koebler

Logo: Linkon

This Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:

Justin Wham - Flowers & Events (⁠jwweddingsandevents.com/⁠)

Karen's Korner Frame & Gift Shop (⁠karenskornerframeandart.com/⁠)

Charleston Caroling Company (⁠https://www.charlestoncarolingcompany.com/⁠)

The Greenery Florist (⁠https://greeneryfloristcharleston.com/⁠)

Rusty Bull Brewing Co. (⁠https://rustybullbrewing.com/⁠)

Such and Such Designs (⁠www.suchandsuchdesigns.com⁠) 

Toro Music Studio (