Adventures Of The Sea Hound 44-01-28 After Capt. Boom Boom [Contacting the Sprayhound]

Summary

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Adventures Of The Sea Hound – “After Capt. Boom Boom” (44-01-28)

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Date: March 2, 2026
Summary by Harold’s Old Time Radio

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Overview

This episode of Adventures of the Sea Hound continues the suspenseful tale of Captain Silver, Jerry, Tex, and their crew as they pursue the notorious Commodore “Boom Boom,” master of the Nazi sea raider, the Flying Dutchman, along the perilous coast of Chile. As radio communication becomes crucial and danger looms, the crew must outwit their enemy while coordinating with nearby Chilean naval forces. The tension mounts as the whereabouts of the phantom ship remain unknown, leading to a cliffhanger ending.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Chasing Boom Boom (01:32–03:06)

• Tex and Kukai are aboard the launch Sprayhound, doggedly tracking Boom Boom’s craft through rough seas at night.
• Kukai spots Boom Boom’s boat ("There he is, two points off a stoppage." – Kukai, 01:33).
• They puzzle over Boom Boom’s seemingly reckless southwest course (“Ain't nothing but open water as far as I can remember.” – Tex, 02:29).
• Speculation that Boom Boom may be meeting the phantom ship out in open water.

2. Tense Reunion and Tactical Planning (03:06–04:13)

• Captain Silver and Jerry speed toward the Sea Hound, prepping to reboard their ship along with Cockney Alfred.
• Tex recounts a close shave with enemy gunfire and the sighting of Eco aboard Boom Boom’s ship (“We dropped to the deck like we were three stones, sir.” – Tex, 03:42).
• Captain Silver reveals Chilean gunboats and a US Coast Guard cutter are standing by for his orders (“They’re just standing by on our wavelength for word from us.” – Captain Silver, 03:59).

3. Aboard the Sea Hound: Naval Chores and Camaraderie (04:13–07:03)

• Orders are issued: Jerry and Al are tasked with raising the anchor and closing hatches as rough weather sets in.
• Tex and Captain Silver bond over seafaring lore, recalling adventures in the Far East and legendary pirate stories.
  • Notable Moment: (“You ain’t the same Captain Silver I’ve heard strange stories about, are you? Mixing with pirates off Borneo…” – Tex, 06:30)
  • Captain Silver confirms his adventurous identity (“Same man, Al.” – Captain Silver, 06:41).

4. Radio Communication Struggles (07:03–11:44)

• Jerry attempts to contact Tex and Kukai via walkie-talkie, but signal strength is poor.
• The teams struggle with technical limitations and stormy interference, highlighting the era’s radio drama tension.
  • Notable Quote: “Bloomin’ miracle, ain't it, to think he can hear you and you can hear him.” – Tex (09:04)
• Kukai suspects Boom Boom may be contacting someone via coded radio ("I think he talk on a radio too. He talk in code? No, no, I understand." – Kukai, 10:38).
• Eventually, Captain Silver switches to the main transmitter, making contact and coordinating reporting on Boom Boom’s position and behavior.

5. Crucial Intel and Cliffhanger Ending (11:44–13:00)

• Tex confirms Boom Boom is roughly 25 miles southwest, dodging erratically, while heavily armed with a machine gun up front ("They got a machine gun mounted in the bow, Captain. I don't think it fires astern, but I ain't taking no chances." – Tex, 12:24).
• Assurances are given regarding crew safety and allies arranging for the capture of an enemy operative.
• Suddenly, a crisis erupts as Tex, mid-radio, responds to urgent shouts from Kukai, abandoning the broadcast as the episode ends in suspense (“Hold on a minute, Captain…” – Tex, 12:38).
• The narrator promises more peril and adventure in the next episode.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On the danger of pursuit:
  “I don’t mind ducking a machine gun, but shells are something else again.”
  – Tex (02:36)

• On legendary Captain Silver:
  “No wonder you could tangle with a bloke like Eco and not come off second best.”
  – Tex (06:43)

• A marvel of technology:
  “Bloomin’ miracle, ain’t it, to think he can hear you and you can hear him.”
  – Tex (09:04)

• Sign of trouble:
  “Hold on a minute, Captain…”
  – Tex (12:38)

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Important Timestamps

• 01:32 – Tex and Kukai spot Boom Boom and begin pursuit.
• 03:28 – Captain Silver interrogates Tex about the encounter with Boom Boom.
• 06:41 – Captain Silver confirms his adventurous past.
• 09:04 – Tex marvels at the radio communication.
• 11:15 – Main transmitter finally links Captain Silver with Tex and Kukai.
• 12:24 – Tex reveals Boom Boom's armaments and their cautious tactics.
• 12:38 – Sudden on-air crisis triggers an abrupt cliffhanger.

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Tone & Style

The episode is classic old-time radio adventure: brisk dialogue, nautical jargon, and a palpable sense of urgency. The camaraderie among the crew is offset by the looming threat of Boom Boom. The constant interplay of courage, wit, and technical challenges (especially over the radio) keeps listeners on edge and invested in the Sea Hound’s mission.

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Conclusion

“After Capt. Boom Boom” is a suspense-driven installment that masterfully blends wartime intrigue, daring chases, and the marvels (and limitations) of 1940s technology. The episode’s cliffhanger ending and dynamic character banter set the stage for more high seas drama in the adventures to come.

Tune in next week for the Sea Hound’s latest exploits!

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Transcript

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[Narrator]

The blue network presents the adventures of the sea hound with captain silver and jerry.

[Tex]

You see him, Ku Kai.

[Kukai]

Oh, thanks. There he is, two points off a stoppage.

[Narrator]

Now, quick. Remember where our story ended yesterday. Tex and Kukai in the ship's launch, the sprayhound roaring through the night off the coast of Chile, pursuing another small craft bearing Commodore Boom Boom, Master of the Nazi Sea Raider, the Flying Dutchman, and Iko, the Japanese wrestler. Where is Boom Boom making for? Where can the phantom ship be hidden on that harborless coast?

[Tex]

I see him. I see him now. Cool.

[Katie Duke]

Kai,

[Tex]

Which way he heading?

[Kukai]

Tank?

[Tex]

Oh, wait till I see. We're bouncing so much that the compass is feeling like a top.

[Kukai]

George, where he go?

[Tex]

Seems to be heading southwest.

[Kukai]

What is the southwest?

[Tex]

Nothing that I know of. Ain't nothing but open water as far as I can remember.

[Kukai]

Oh, maybe he meet a phantom ship somewhere at sea.

[Tex]

Well, if we sight her, we'll put our tail between our legs and run. I don't mind ducking a machine gun, but shells are something else again.

[Kukai]

Oh, no, no.

[Tex]

A spray hound. Too small to hit. He might just be lucky, though. Hmm, maybe.

[Kukai]

Oh, look, a Tex.

[Tex]

Yeah, he changed course again. Yeah, yeah, I see him. Unlimber that radio. See if Captain Silver's got to the Sea Hound yet.

[Kukai]

All right, T.

[Narrator]

But Captain Silver and Jerry have not returned to the Sea Hounds. They are, however, on their way. Our scene now is Ikika harbor, and speeding toward the Sea Hound is a trim Cruiser Captain Silver and Jerry with Alcockney are standing on the bow all

[Captain Silver]

ready to leap aboard.

[Narrator]

The moment they come alongside their ship. There's Captain Silver talking.

[Captain Silver]

Where was Boom Boom's craft when he fired on you, Alfred?

[Tex]

Right about here, sir. We were going forward to get your launch when suddenlike they turned the light on us and the bullets began to sing past our ears.

[Captain Silver]

Lucky thing none of you were hit.

[Tex]

We dropped to the deck like we were three stones, sir. Then the skinny one, Tex. Aye, he run after the mainmast and he turned one of your lights. And we saw Eco aboard. And the bloke what fired the two short sets.

[Greenlight Advertiser]

You.

[Captain Silver]

Ah, yes. Boom Boom.

[Tex]

Nice air.

[Captain Silver]

Well, this looks like his finish. There are two Chilean gunboats and a Coast Guard cutter somewhere offshore. They're just standing by on our wavelength for word from us. And they'll make for whatever position Tex gives us. I just hope Boom Boom's heading out to sea to make contact with his ship.

[Jerry]

She must be out at sea, Captain Silver. The Phantom. I mean, you said yourself there aren't many anchorages along this coast.

[Captain Silver]

Well, we'll see, Jerry. We'll have to wait and see. All right, now, get ready to go aboard. I'll tell the pilot just to pull alongside. Bustamente circle. Barco, senor. All right, Jerry.

[Jerry]

Yes, sir.

[Captain Silver]

All right, now.

[Tex]

You out.

[Captain Silver]

Russia, senor. Get forward right away. Jerry, enough anchor. Take Al with you.

[Jerry]

All, sir.

[Kukai]

Gracious, senor, buenas no.

[Captain Silver]

All right, get forward now. Jerry, musle up that anchor.

[Jerry]

All, sir. Come on out.

[Tex]

All right,

[Captain Silver]

Jerry.

[Jerry]

Aye, aye, sir.

[Captain Silver]

Close that forward hatch too. There's a freeze blowing and she may be rough outside.

[Jerry]

I I sir. An away, sir.

[Captain Silver]

Good, good. Come out now, Jerry.

[Jerry]

Sir.

[Captain Silver]

Ah, here we go.

[Jerry]

Al's closing the forward hatch. Captain Silver. He'll be aft in a minute.

[Captain Silver]

All right. Go down to the radio room and guys our walkie talkie. Terry. We'll try to contact Tex right here on deck.

[Greenlight Advertiser]

Yes, sir.

[Kukai]

Oh, Lummy.

[Tex]

She's a beauty, Captain Silver. Not off, she ain't.

[Captain Silver]

Ah, thanks, Al.

[Tex]

Like to see her with a canvas thread and drawing. Bet she's a stunning sight.

[Captain Silver]

Yes. Yes, she is. What's your job on shipboard alone?

[Tex]

I'm a greaser, what you call an oiler.

[Captain Silver]

Oh, yeah? Yes. Tennessee. A long time.

[Tex]

20 year man and boy.

[Captain Silver]

Ah, that's a long spell. Used to ship out to the Orient, eh?

[Tex]

I knows all the Far east port, Captain. Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Batavia.

[Captain Silver]

Yes, yes, I I've been out there myself.

[Kukai]

Yeah?

[Captain Silver]

Oh, yeah.

[Tex]

I say, you ain't the same Captain Silver. I've heard strange stories apart, are you?

[Captain Silver]

What story?

[Tex]

Mixing with the pirates off Borneo and recovering the Righteous Chewing.

[Captain Silver]

Same man, Al.

[Tex]

Oh, Blondie. No wonder you could tangle with a bloke like Eco and not come off second best. Who's that?

[Captain Silver]

The boy, Jerry. I sent him below to get a radio set. You get it, Jerry?

[Jerry]

Yes, here it is, Captain Silver. I've turned it on.

[Captain Silver]

Well, keep listening. See if you hear Tax.

[Jerry]

Yes, sir.

[Captain Silver]

Feel that breeze. We're going to find some choppy water when we get beyond the point there. I wonder which way Boom Boom went when he lit out.

[Jerry]

Where could he go, Captain Silver?

[Captain Silver]

Ah, that's just it, Jerry. I don't know. There's scarcely a place between here and Anapagusta. He could put in with a ship as big as his. Oh, well, we'll find out more when Tex gives us his course.

[Tex]

That launch is a stunning little craft, too, Captain.

[Captain Silver]

Hmm? The Sprayhound. Oh, yes. Yes, she is, Al. She's fast, too. Lot of power. He'll keep Boom Boom in sight. That's one thing we needn't worry about. I just hope Tech stays out of the way of that machine gun.

[Kukai]

Hello, Cappy.

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Sh.

[Kukai]

Hello, Cappy.

[Tex]

Shibbo.

[Jerry]

Here's Kukai.

[Kukai]

Hello, Cappy Chubba calling a seahound.

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Hello.

[Kukai]

Coming soon.

[Captain Silver]

Well, they sound all right. Switch over, Jerry, and see if they can hear you.

[Jerry]

Yes, sir. Hello, Kukai. Hello, Tex the Sea Hound calling. Hello, Kukai. Hello, Tex the Sea Hound calling.

[Tex]

Will they hear him?

[Captain Silver]

Depends on how far out they are. Milwaukee Talkie hasn't much of a range.

[Tex]

Well, how can you hear him?

[Captain Silver]

Oh, there's a compact little transmitter on the spray arm. Did you switch over, Jerry?

[Jerry]

Yes, sir. I'm waiting now to see if they heard me.

[Kukai]

Hello, Captain Shimmer.

[Jerry]

There he is.

[Kukai]

Calling at Sea Hound. Hello, Capitol. War Spray Hound calling a Sea Hound.

[Captain Silver]

Doesn't sound like he heard us. Try him again when he signs off.

[Jerry]

Yes, sir.

[Kukai]

Hello, Capitol calling A Siha. Hello, Capitol.

[Jerry]

There, I guess he's through. I'll try now. Hello, Kukai. The Sea Hound calling. Calling the Spray Hound. Hello, Ku Kai. Hello, Ku Kai. The Sea Hound calling. Calling the Spray Hound. Hello, Ku Kai.

[Tex]

Bloomin miracle, ain't it, to think he can hear you and you can hear him.

[Jerry]

We don't know whether he's heard us yet. I'll switch over and listen.

[Kukai]

Hello, Captain Silver. You calling us?

[Tex]

Hard to hear. Very well.

[Kukai]

Come in, please.

[Jerry]

Hello, Kukai. Hello, Kukai. It's Jerry. Hello, Kukai.

[Kukai]

Hello. No, no word.

[Tex]

Too much noise out here.

[Kukai]

Can't hear here.

[Captain Silver]

Jerry, you take the wheel. I'll go below and switch on the big transmitter. Keep listening now so you can set a cord just as soon you as. As text tells us which way he's headed. Here.

[Jerry]

Yes, sir.

[Captain Silver]

Come on, Al. Want to see what we look like below deck?

[Tex]

Oh, yes, sir.

[Jerry]

Hello, Kukai? Captain's going to try the big transmitter. Stand by.

[Kukai]

Hello, Captain. Sh.

[Katie Duke]

Good morning.

[Kukai]

Come in again, please. Can't hear very well. Hello, Captain Sha. Coming again.

[Tex]

What's the matter, Kunkai?

[Kukai]

No, no can hear text. The signal too faint.

[Captain Silver]

Whoa.

[Tex]

Is the captain out there?

[Narrator]

Yeah.

[Tex]

Somebody voice.

[Kukai]

But his signal too faint.

[Tex]

Well, they must be hearing you if they came in. Keep on calling them. And keep on listening too.

[Jerry]

You.

[Kukai]

You still see Boom Boom?

[Tex]

I got the searchlight train. He's sailing all over the place. But his. His course is mainly southwest. Yes.

[Kukai]

Oh, you. You know, I think he make a radio talk too.

[Tex]

Huh?

[Kukai]

I think he talk on a radio too.

[Katie Duke]

Taxi.

[Kukai]

He talk in code? No, no, I understand.

[Tex]

Say, I bet you he's calling a ship. You keep an eye out for him.

[Kukai]

All right. Taxi Kendall. Hello, Captain Silver calling a Sea Hound. Hello, Captain Shiva. No, no, not there yet.

[Katie Duke]

I.

[Tex]

Wait a minute.

[Kukai]

Hello, Captain Shiva calling a Sea Hound. Hello, Captain Shiva.

[Captain Silver]

Hello, Kukai. Hello, Spray Hound. Hello, Kukai. Hello, Spray Hound.

[Kukai]

Oh, there he is.

[Tex]

You got him.

[Kukai]

Hello, Captain Chilba.

[Captain Silver]

Hello, Kukai. We had a walkie talkie up on deck, but you couldn't get our signal loud enough, so I went below to the big transmitter. Where are you?

[Kukai]

You'll wait to. Please, sir. I. I call Tex.

[Tex]

Interior.

[Captain Silver]

Okay.

[Tex]

Hello, Captain.

[Captain Silver]

Hello, Tex. Where are you?

[Tex]

Well, Boom Boom's been dodging all over the place trying to shake us. But near as I can figure, we're about 25 miles southwest and. And heading in a general southwesterly direction.

[Captain Silver]

No sign of the phantom ship?

[Narrator]

No, sir.

[Tex]

We're keeping our eyes peeled. Where are you?

[Captain Silver]

We're just leaving the harbor. How's the weather out there?

[Tex]

Oh, it's windy and rough.

[Captain Silver]

Yes, yes, I thought so. There's a stiff breeze blowing in here.

[Tex]

Did Tim did ask. Is he all right?

[Captain Silver]

Oh, yes. Heck, yes. He's here on board the Sea Hound with us right now.

[Tex]

Ah, fine. How about that there critter that Waldman? Did they get him?

[Captain Silver]

Senor Cuesta promised to have him under lock and key before we get back to Iquique.

[Tex]

Good, good. Did he tell you how they fired on us?

[Captain Silver]

Oh, yes, yes.

[Tex]

They got a machine gun mounted in the bow, Captain. I don't think it fires astern, but I ain't taking no chances. We're staying about a mile behind him. Bars about for a bush, that.

[Captain Silver]

What's the matter, Tech? Texas Tex, what's wrong?

[Tex]

Hold on a minute, Captain.

[Narrator]

Tex.

[Captain Silver]

Tex, what's the matter? Tex?

[Tex]

Tex.

[Narrator]

What has happened aboard the Sprayhound? Tex has left the radio in response to Kukai's frantic cries. Will the wily boom boom succeed in escaping again?

[Captain Silver]

Or have the Chilean ships of war

[Narrator]

heard Texas conversation with Captain Silver? There's still more excitement coming, so don't forget to tune in Monday for the further adventures of the Sea Hounds. Until Monday, then, captain silver says sailing. The Adventures of the Sea Hound are written by Frank Dom. The director is Cyril Armbrister. The program comes to you from New York. There is one thing that we are learning from living a wartime existence, and that is the importance of eating the right kind of foods. We appreciate the necessity of keeping the home front as strong and as healthy as the fighting front of making food fight for freedom. The shortage of certain foods created by military demands and implementations. Increased civilian purchasing power makes it essential that particular care should be given to the selection and planning of meals. Government nutrition experts have drawn up a chart showing the Basic seven, the seven groups of foods which should be eaten every day if good health is to be maintained. By eating some food from each of these groups daily, we can get all the food values needed for good health. If you're not sure your family is getting these basic seven foods in their family diet, write today to Basic 7, Washington, D.C. and ask for a free copy of the National Wartime Nutrition Guide. The Basic seven is our answer to wartime food shortages. This is the Blue Network.

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