
Twisted bars
In a sun‑scorched frontier town the uneasy truce between two outlaw gangs—Circle C and the up‑and‑coming Bar Y—breaks when Pug, a hulking enforcer, twists iron bars like rope, while the wiry, hat‑clad Phil Dunton, called “Big Hat,” tries to keep the peace. Old Walrus, a grizzled veteran, watches the tension rise as Sam Eaton, the town’s champion fighter, steps forward to defend his reputation. The Bar Y newcomer displays an uncanny, almost weightless boxing style that leaves Sam reeling after a single jab, shocking the gathered crowd.
The brawl quickly becomes a clash of raw muscle against impossible speed, forcing the rival gangs to rethink their balance of power. Phil, with his towering hat, offers sharp commentary while Old Walrus provides a calm, seasoned view of the danger unfolding. Listeners wonder if the Bar Y’s mysterious fighter will tip the scales or if the town’s fragile peace can survive this sudden, electric showdown.
Language
en
Duration
~42 minutes (40K characters)
Release date
Aug 11, 2026
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1889–1970
Best known for creating the brilliant courtroom lawyer Perry Mason, Erle Stanley Gardner turned legal know-how and relentless storytelling into one of the most popular mystery series of the twentieth century. His work also ranged across pulp fiction, travel writing, Western history, and forensic science.
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