Podcasts about old time radio

Happy New Year from Old Time Radio of the 1930s! Featuring: The History of New Year's Day Jack Benny Mary Livingston Don Wilson Georgie Jessel Norma Talmadge Edward Arnold Dennis Day Phil Harris Eddie “Rochester” Anderson Click Here For Old Time Radio New Year Eve!!

This week on The Shiver Show, co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn invite you to go undercover with a wonderfully unsettling X-Minus One classic, Doctor Grimshaw's Sanitorium (1955).Written by Fletcher Pratt in 1934, and adapted for radio by George Lefferts, this tale is in the style of a found manuscript, penned by private detective John Doherty, a man who is now missing. As the story unfolds, Doherty suspects that something sinister is going on behind the locked doors of Doctor Grimshaw's exclusive sanitorium. Patients disappear. Deaths are whispered away. And the treatments? Let's just say they're… experimental.Like any sensible hard-boiled detective, Doherty does the only logical thing—he checks himself into the sanitorium under the pretext of needing treatment for his alcoholism. It's a decision that proves both brave and catastrophically unwise. Once inside, reality begins to warp, paranoia sets in, and all hell breaks loose.What makes “Doctor Grimshaw's Sanitorium” such a standout is its fearless genre-blending. It's science fiction, horror, and noir crime all rolled into one. Mary and Greg explore what makes this old time radio drama so creepy, and why it still sends shivers.  So slip into a drafty hospital gown (yes, those ones that open up at the back), and prepare to be part of the mad experiment that is Doctor Grimshaw's Sanitorium. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcastFollow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

This week on Relic Radio Thrillers, we hear from Europe Confidential.  Here's their episode from October 10, 1957, The Blackmailed Spy Affair. Listen to more from Europe Confidential https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/Thriller925.mp3 Download Thriller925 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Thrillers Relic Radio Thrillers is made possible by your support. If you'd like to help this show keep coming every week, visit donate.relicradio.com for [...]

Newsletter: https://mysterytheateroldtimeradio.substack.com/Christian Basics Foundation in Faith: Available on AmazonFacebookSam Spade – “The Bow Window Caper” (1947) | Classic Old Time Radio Detective DramaStep into classic noir with Sam Spade in “The Bow Window Caper,” a gripping Old Time Radio detective drama first aired on November 9, 1947. When a troubled doctor hires Spade to deal with his dangerously jealous wife, threats escalate and a gun enters the picture. Sharp dialogue, suspense, and hard-boiled mystery collide in this timeless radio classic.Step into the shadows of the past with Old Time Radio Mystery Theater, a podcast dedicated to historical mystery stories, classic detective tales, and old time radio crime dramas from radio's golden age. Perfect for mystery lovers and fans of radio suspense stories, this show brings back the unforgettable voices, sound effects, and storytelling that defined vintage broadcasting.Each episode features carefully restored Old Time Radio mystery classics, including hard-boiled detective stories, noir radio drama, and vintage crime drama from the 1940s and 1950s. From iconic private eyes to twisted criminal plots, these timeless radio theater productions deliver suspense, intrigue, and sharp dialogue that still captivate modern listeners.If you love classic detective radio, 1940s radio shows, and immersive radio theater, this podcast is your gateway to unforgettable mysteries, thrilling investigations, and suspenseful storytelling—no screens required.Subscribe now and rediscover why Old Time Radio Mystery Theater remains a favorite among fans of classic mystery podcasts, historical crime stories, and vintage suspense radio.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/old-time-radio-mystery-theater/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Newsletter: https://mysterytheateroldtimeradio.substack.com/Christian Basics Foundation in Faith: Available on AmazonFacebook:Hopalong Cassidy – “Death Crosses the River” (1951) | Classic Old Time Radio WesternsSaddle up for a thrilling adventure from the golden age of radio with Hopalong Cassidy in “Death Crosses the River,” a classic Old Time Radio western originally broadcast on April 14, 1951.When Hoppy and California unexpectedly find themselves $50,000 richer after a stagecoach robbery, their good fortune quickly leads them into serious trouble. As they dig deeper, the pair uncover a dangerous gun-running operation threatening law and order on the frontier. With justice on the line, Hopalong Cassidy must act fast before violence crosses the river.This timeless episode blends western action, mystery, and suspense, delivering the moral clarity and excitement that made Hopalong Cassidy one of radio's most beloved heroes. Perfect for fans of Old Time Radio westerns, vintage radio drama, classic crime stories, and historical radio theater.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cowboy-classics-old-time-radio-westerns-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Relic Radio Science Fiction, we'll hear the September 26, 1956, story from X Minus One titled, The Map Makers. Listen to more from X Minus One https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi912.mp3 Download SciFi912 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!   Herbert Calkins is determined to prove that Clark Kent is Superman and has decided to stick to Kent like glue, even at an event where Superman is supposed to make a speech! How can Superman and Clark Kent be at the same place at the same time? Plus, in today's Important Message, the Bat-Supers Club has all kinds of cool perks! Just wait until you hear some of what's included in the membership kit! Part 5 of "The Super Sleuth" was originally broadcast on July 26, 1946!

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Episode 55: The Great Gildersleeve (S5 Holiday Special) Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 55, and as we continue Season 5, we present Paul's pick, an installment of the NBC comedy series, The Great Gildersleeve, from 12/24/44. Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards! As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we four bring you, as our fifty-fifth number (but 6th official episode of S5), this episode of The Great Gildersleeve, from Christmas Eve, 1944. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!  Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following... To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: It's Pete's pick again, and he'll bring us, for our 1st number of 2026, special guest programmer (and fellow OTR podcaster) John Tefteller, who will be sharing an episode of You Bet Your Life, starring Groucho Marx. Join us then, won't you?

Old-Time Radio Essentials continues its fifth season with episode 55, their annual Holiday Special. Co-hosts, Pete, Paul, and Patte present Paul's pick, a Christmas Eve broadcast of "The Great Gildersleeve" from 1944. as usual, they'll play the selection in full, then discuss it afterwards to determine if it truly is "essential". Happy Holidays from OTR Essentials! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old-Time Radio Essentials continues its fifth season with episode 55, their annual Holiday Special. Co-hosts, Pete, Paul, and Patte present Paul's pick, a Christmas Eve broadcast of "The Great Gildersleeve" from 1944. as usual, they'll play the selection in full, then discuss it afterwards to determine if it truly is "essential". Happy Holidays from OTR Essentials! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Relic Radio Thrillers, Suspense brings us its story from September 2, 1943, titled, The Singing Walls. Listen to more from Suspense https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/Thriller924.mp3 Download Thriller924 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Thrillers Relic Radio Thrillers is made possible by your support. If you'd like to help this show keep coming every week, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. [...]

This week on The Shiver Show, co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn head out into space with a science-fiction classic, “The Green Hills of Earth,” from the legendary radio series Dimension X.Written by Robert A. Heinlein, one of the founding giants of modern science fiction, this story showcases a softer, more lyrical side of his work. Heinlein is best known for shaping the genre with novels such as Stranger in a Strange Land, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, and Starship Troopers, but “The Green Hills of Earth” reminds us that he could also write with deep humanity, wit, and aching nostalgia. The Dimension X adaptation brings Heinlein's tale to life with a strong ensemble cast. Set in a future where humanity routinely travels the solar system, the story centres on Rhysling, a blind, space bard, who longs to return to Earth.At its heart, this is a story about exile, belonging, and the quiet grief of loving a world you may never see again. Heinlein's famous poem, beginning with the line “We pray for one last landing on the globe that gave us birth,” resonates powerfully.Mary and Greg explore how “The Green Hills of Earth” stands apart from harder, gadget-driven sci-fi, offering instead a meditation on home, sacrifice, and growing old. You may not like the folksy music, but you might find that this is a moving tale. Tune in and brings some tissues. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcastFollow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

Holiday Spirit from 1937, 1938, and 1939as served up by Old Time Radio! Christmas Time is here again. A time when us older folks reconnect with the child we once were. Moments from past Christmases relived, smiles and tears remembered. Longing and gratitude and the laughter of those we've lost. At least that's what happens … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #151 – A 1930s Christmas

X Minus One – The Parade | Old Time Radio Mystery Theater (Classic Sci-Fi)Click here for Our FREE SubstackSponsor: Christian Basics Foundation in Faith on AmazonJoin Our Community on FacebookExperience classic science fiction from the golden age of radio with X Minus One — “The Parade.” Originally broadcast on NBC, X Minus One is widely regarded as one of the finest sci-fi radio drama series ever produced. This episode tells the haunting story of a human explorer who encounters an alien culture where a simple misunderstanding leads to deadly consequences.

This week on Relic Radio Science Fiction, Dimension X brings us their story, Marionettes Inc. This episode originally aired August 30, 1951. Listen to more from Dimension X https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi911.mp3 Download SciFi911 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Having enlisted the aid of Lois Lane in his quest to prove that Superman and Clark Kent are one and the same person, Herbert Calkins has taken reckless action against Kent! Will Lois go through with it, or will her conscience get the better of her? Plus, in today's Important Message, we're giving you new ways to become a Bat-Super without postage! Part 4 of "The Super Sleuth" was originally broadcast on July 25, 1946!

This week on Relic Radio Thrillers, The Mysterious Traveler rides in with his story from May 11, 1948, I Won't Die Alone. Listen to more from The Mysterious Traveler https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/Thriller923.mp3 Download Thriller923 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Thrillers Relic Radio Thrillers is made possible by your support. If you'd like to help this show keep coming every [...]

We'll hear from The Mysterious Traveler on this week's Relic Radio Science Fiction. Here's his tale from June 22, 1948, Zero Hour. Listen to more from The Mysterious Traveler https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi910.mp3 Download SciFi910 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  After cleverly escaping Herbert Calkins' test, Superman thinks he's in the clear. But Calkins isn't giving up yet. In fact, he's enlisted a more than willing assistant to help him prove his assertion that Clark Kent and Superman are one and the same! Plus, in today's Important Message, Billy and all his friends are excited about the Bat-Supers Club, and we've got more details on what you'll get with your membership! Part 3 of "The Super Sleuth" was originally broadcast on July 24, 1946!

Newsletter: https://mysterytheateroldtimeradio.substack.com/X Minus One Episode 1: “No Contact” | Old Time Radio Sci-Fi ClassicStep into the golden age of science fiction with X Minus One Episode 1: “No Contact.” First broadcast on April 24, 1955, this legendary Old Time Radio sci-fi drama launches listeners into a gripping mystery at the edge of the universe.In this classic episode, humanity's attempts to explore deep space are brought to a halt by a strange, invisible barrier. Five space expeditions have vanished without a trace—no recordings, no signals, no survivors. Now, a sixth voyage sets out to uncover the truth. Is it a natural phenomenon… or something far more unsettling?Based on a story by George Lefferts and Ernest Kinoy, and performed by a stellar cast including Ken Williams, Luis Van Rooten, Matt Crowley, Wendell Holmes, William Griffis, Bill Smith, and Donald Buka, “No Contact” blends suspense, mystery, and cosmic dread in one of the most iconic openings to any Old Time Radio sci-fi series.Whether you're a longtime fan of classic radio dramas or discovering X Minus One for the first time, this episode delivers timeless storytelling, atmospheric sound design, and the thrilling exploration themes that defined 1950s science fiction.

Relic Radio Thrillers features a series titled, Intrigue this week. Here's Sinister Errand, its story from August 14, 1946. Listen to more from Intrigue https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/Thriller922.mp3 Download Thriller922 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Thrillers Relic Radio Thrillers is made possible by your support. If you'd like to help this show keep coming every week, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank [...]

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the disappearance of a young woman. Their investigation draws them into the legend of a ghostly, hellish hound said to haunt the moors around the Baskerville estate, and they must unravel whether the curse-hound is real or part of a darker human plot. | “The Hound of the Baskervilles” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater | #RetroRadio EP0564CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Hound of the Baskervilles” (March 01, 1977)00:46:04.670 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Bullets Make Holes” (April-March 1947) ***WD01:09:55.841 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Stuttering Ghost” (October 12, 1946) ***WD01:38:35.450 = House of Mystery, “Haunters and Haunted” (June 13, 1945) ***WD01:52:56.393 = Incredible But True, “The Constable's Companion” (1951)01:56:31.747 = Inner Sanctum, “Tell-Tale Heart” with Boris Karloff (August 03, 1941) ***WD02:23:08.846 = The Key, “Two Timed” (1956)02:47:47.481 = Lights Out / Everyman's Theater, “Baby” (March 28, 1941) ***WD03:12:15.680 = Lux Radio Theater, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (January 09, 1950) ***WD04:11:54.560 = Macabre, “Edge of Evil” (January 08, 1962) ***WD04:41:54.162 = Philip Marlowe, “Open Window” (October 08, 1949)05:11:17.819 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0564

We'll hear from 2000 Plus on this episode of Relic Radio Science Fiction. From December 26, 1951, here's their story, The Temple Of The Pharaohs. Listen to more 2000 Plus https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi909.mp3 Download SciFi909 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Herbert Calkins has told Clark Kent he knows that he's really Superman and is setting out to prove it! He's set up a simple test, but it requires Kent's cooperation. This may be a bullet that Superman can't dodge! Plus, in today's Important Message, membership has its privileges! Part 2 of "The Super Sleuth" was originally broadcast on July 23, 1946!

Relic Radio Thrillers features The Chase this week. We'll hear its story from June 29, 1952, titled, Stephen, Monica And One Million Dollars. Listen to more from The Chase https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/Thriller921.mp3 Download Thriller921 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Thrillers

This week on Relic Radio Science Fiction, X Minus One brings us their story from October 3, 1956, Protective Mimicry. Listen to more from X Minus One https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi908.mp3 Download SciFi908 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! We're kicking off a brand new adventure gang! Returning to the Daily Planet after his adventure with Horatio F. Horn, Detective, Clark Kent is met in his office by a strange man who claims to know that he's Superman! It's all on the line for the Man of Steel! Can he outwit The Super Sleuth? Plus, in today's Important Message, the Swell Prizes are making a comeback, but in the meantime, you can be a part of something big! Part 1 of "The Super Sleuth" was originally broadcast on July 22, 1946!

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Episode 54: I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 54, and as we continue Season 5, we present Patte's pick, an early episode of the groundbreaking BBC comedy series, I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again, from April, 1964. Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards! As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we four bring you, as our fifty-fourth number (but 5th official episode of S5), this episode of I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again, from 04/64. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!  Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following... To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: It's Paul's pick again, and he'll bring us, for our 5th annual Christmas special, a holiday edition of The Great Gildersleeve. Join us then, won't you?

Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 54, for season 5 with Pete, Paul and Patte- Everyone's favourite P-P-People with a great classic from the BBC "I'm Sorry I'll Read that Again!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 54, for season 5 with Pete, Paul and Patte- Everyone's favourite P-P-People with a great classic from the BBC "I'm Sorry I'll Read that Again!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Relic Radio Thrillers, we hear from The Man Called X and his story from February 26, 1952, A Ton Of Dynamite. Listen to more from The Man Called X https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/Thriller920.mp3 Download Thriller920 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Thrillers

We'll hear from SF '68 on this episode of Relic Radio Science Fiction.  Here's their story from May 10, 1968, titled, A Sound Of Thunder. Listen to more from SF '68 https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi907.mp3 Download SciFi907 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Desperate to discover the fate of Candy Meyers, Batman has teamed up with Lois Lane! And while she's a strong, capable woman, she's no Robin! It's the big finish gang, and anything can happen! Plus, in today's Important Message, our easy to remove labels are really easy to remove! Maybe too easy… Part 11 of "The Story of the Century" was originally broadcast on April 15, 1946!

We'll hear from Diary Of Fate on this week's Relic Radio Thrillers. From March 6, 1948, here's their story, The Nelson Walker Entry. Listen to more from Diary Of Fate https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/Thriller919.mp3 Download Thriller919 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Thrillers Relic Radio Thrillers is made possible by your support. If you'd like to help this show keep coming [...]

Newsletter: https://mysterytheateroldtimeradio.substack.com/The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Adam Figg CaperWhen private detective Sam Spade answers a late-night call from a desperate client, he soon finds himself entangled in a case full of deception, double-crosses, and cold cash. What begins as a simple missing-person case turns into a dangerous hunt involving stolen identities, shady partners, and an unexpected twist only Spade could unravel.Step back into postwar San Francisco as Howard Duff stars as the wisecracking detective with a sharp mind and a sharper tongue. Produced by William Spier and written by Bob Tallman and Gil Doud, The Adam Figg Caper captures everything fans love about this classic noir series—fast talk, dark humor, and a case that keeps you guessing until the end.

Newsletter: https://mysterytheateroldtimeradio.substack.com/Hopalong Cassidy: Bandit of Blackton Bend | Classic Western Radio TheaterRide the trail once again with Hopalong Cassidy, the silver-haired cowboy hero whose courage, integrity, and steady hand made him a legend of the Old West.In the gripping episode "Coltsville Terror" from Hopalong Cassidy, Hoppy and his loyal friend California seek refuge in an abandoned church during a raging storm, only to discover a sinister plot to demolish the town's beloved landmark. As secrets unravel and danger closes in, Hoppy must use all his wit and courage to protect the community and save Coltsville from a shadowy villain intent on destroying its heart. This classic Western adventure blends suspense, action, and humor, making it a standout installment in the legendary radio series.

This week's Relic Radio Science Fiction features a story from Exploring Tomorrow. From March 19, 1958, here's their episode titled, The Mimic. Listen to more from Exploring Tomorrow https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi906.mp3 Download SciFi906 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

We'll hear from Top Secret on Relic Radio Thrillers this week. From August 20, 1959, here's its story, The Church Without A Cross. Listen to more from Top Secret https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/Thriller918.mp3 Download Thriller918 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Thrillers Relic Radio Thrillers is made possible by your support. If you'd like to help this show keep coming every [...]

We'll hear Destination Moon, from Dimension X on this week's Relic Radio Science Fiction. This story originally aired June 24, 1950. Listen to more from Dimension X https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi905.mp3 Download SciFi905 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction

In this special, we look back at the top five half-hour Old Time Radio programs of our 2024-2025 season, and one of our best Old Time Radio Snack Wagon episodes.First up, it's The Falcon in "The Case of the Jumping Jack":A woman hires The Falcon because she suspects that her husband has hired a private eye to follow her.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant CorbettThen we turn to the Your Playhouse of Favorites production of "The Suicide Club":A bored crown prince, looking for excitement, joins a club of men who want to end their lives.Original Air Date: Sometime between 1947 and 1949Originating from New YorkStarring: Dwight Reese; Walter VaughnSpeaking of Robert Louis Stevenson, we turn to an excerpt from The Orson Welles Almanac wherein Welles reads Stevenson's lesser-known letter defending Father Damien against the scathing remarks of Reverend Dr. C.M. Hyde. This impassioned response, penned in 1890, highlights the stark contrasts between the selfless heroism of Father Damien and the hypocrisy of his critics.Join us as we explore the rich historical context and emotional weight of Stevenson's words, showcasing not only a brilliant literary takedown but also a tribute to compassion and service in the face of adversity. Welles's masterful narration brings this poignant piece to life, reminding us of the enduring legacy of Father Damien.Complete Text of Stevenson's letter:https://www.gutenberg.org/files/281/281-h/281-h.htmThen we turn to a surreal episode of Mr. and Mrs. North, "Call Me Choo Choo"Today's Mystery:Pam and Jerry hear a clarinet being played in the middle of the country near a wrecked car.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 9, 1947Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Larry Haines; Mandel KramerWe will also have a listen to one of our new series, Cloak and Dagger, about the true adventures of the OSS during WWII. Here is "Roof of the World":A husband and wife team of geologists are recruited by the IRS to journey into Tibet to seek the favor of the Dalai Lama. They find themselves in competition with two Nazi officers.Original Radio Broadcast: August 13, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Louise Barclay; Grant Richards; Raymond Edward Johnson; Stefan Schnabel; Berry Kroeger; Janice Gilbert; Karl Weber; Ralph Bell; Jerry JarrettThen we conclude with one of our most memorable guest-starring appearances in the Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, "The Price of Fame Matter"Vincent Price summons Johnny Dollar when a $100,000 painting is stolen from his private collection.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vincent Price as Himself; Virginia Gregg; Howard McNear; Junius Matthews; Forrest Lewis; Tony BarrettSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:John, Patreon supporter since September 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Support our Halloween “Overcoming the Darkness” campaign to help people with depression: https://weirddarkness.com/HOPECHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = Dark Fantasy, “Thing From The Sea” (November 28, 1941)00:25:19.122 = Escape, “Ring of Thoth” (August 11, 1947)00:55:11.383 = Hall of Fantasy, “Man Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)01:22:11.941 = Hermit's Cave, “Notebook on Murder” (1940)01:44:55.690 = Inner Sanctum, “Judas Clock” (April 17, 1945)02:14:08.924 = Mercury Theater, “Dracula” (July 11, 1938)03:09:54.008 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Is a Lonely Business” (December 16, 1946)03:36:17.118 = Mysterious Traveler “Accusing Corpse” (April 16, 1944)04:04:56.429 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)04:33:46.875 = Quiet Please, “Don't Tell Me About Halloween” (October 27, 1947)04:58:14.346 = Suspense, “The Most Dangerous Game” (September 23, 1943)05:28:02.932 = The Unexpected, “The Cripple” (August 29, 1947)05:43:18.005 = The Weird Circle, “Hand” (December 19, 1943)06:07:35.207 = The Whistler, “Death Comes at Midnight” (October 18, 1942)06:36:26.539 = X-Minus One, “Perigi's Wonderful Dolls” (June 05, 1955)07:04:21.750 = The Black Museum, “A Piece of Iron Chain” (July 29, 1952)07:29:09.208 = The Clock, “Lefty and Delilah” (October 09, 1947) ***WD07:52:00.526 = Dimension X, “Green Hills of Earth” (December 24, 1950)08:16:54.432 = Escape, “Casting Runes” (November 19, 1947)08:46:42.618 = Hall of Fantasy, “Wild Huntsman” (April 27, 1953)09:11:03.022 = Hermit's Cave, “House of Purple Shadows” (1940)09:34:35.437 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0547

Support our Halloween “Overcoming the Darkness” campaign to help people with depression: https://weirddarkness.com/HOPECHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = The Whistler, “Break Away” (March 09, 1952)00:30:56.299 = Witch's Tale, “Graveyard Mansion” (March 06, 1933)01:01:08.275 = Dark Fantasy, “Death Is a Savage Deity” (January 30, 1942) ***WD01:24:48.378 = Escape, “Three Skeleton Key” (November 15, 1949) ***WD01:53:44.931 = Inner Sanctum, “Corpse For Halloween” (October 31, 1949) ***WD02:19:48.620 = Mysterious Traveler, “Death Has Cold Breath” (March 29, 1949) ***WD02:45:21.725 = Quiet Please, “The Thing on Fourble Board” (August 09, 1948)03:10:29.512 = The Weird Circle, “Heart of Ethan Brand” (February 13, 1944) ***WD03:36:14.507 = Witch's Tale, “Frankenstein” (July 17, 1935) ***WD04:03:58.982 = Dark Fantasy, “Man With The Scarlet Satchell” (March 06, 1942) ***WD04:28:34.436 = Escape, “Bloodbath” (June 30, 1950) ***WD04:56:21.988 = Mysterious Traveler, “Fire In The Sky” (August 28, 1951) ***WD05:25:42.312 = Quiet Please, “Very Unimportant Person” (December 05, 1948) ***WD05:55:16.741 = Suspense, “Fugue in C Minor” (June 01, 1944)06:24:50.387 = The Weird Circle, “Doll” (December 24, 1944) ***WD06:49:55.660 = Dark Fantasy, “Pennsylvania Turnpike” (March 20, 1942) ***WD07:14:25.535 = Escape, “Earth Abides, Part 1” (November 05, 1950) ***WD07:43:09.730 = Escape, “Earth Abides, Part 2” (November 12, 1950) ***WD08:12:02.276 = Quiet Please, “Northern Lights” (January 30, 1949) ***WD08:40:58.836 = Suspense, “House in Cyprus Canyon” (December 05, 1946) ***WD09:07:39.198 = Dark Fantasy, “Coffin For Two” (May 15, 1942) ***WD09:30:57.215 = Weird Circle, “Feast of Red Gauntlet” (February 27, 1944) ***WD09:58:20.779 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0549

Today on Relic Radio Thrillers, The Whistler shares his tale from September 5, 1942, titled, House Of Greed. Listen to more from The Whistler https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/Thriller917.mp3 Download Thriller917 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Thrillers Relic Radio Thrillers is made possible by your support. If you'd like to help this show keep coming every week, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank [...]

This Halloween, Word Balloon heads back to the golden age of radio for a special countdown of my Top 5 Sci-Fi Old Time Radio Show Adaptations — stories that defined cosmic horror and speculative imagination long before television ever caught up.We'll explore chilling classics like Ray Bradbury's “Mars Is Heaven” and “Zero Hour,” the unnerving double-life tale “Marionettes, Inc.”, the surreal mystery of “The Junkyard,” and James Blish's haunting micro-evolution fable “Surface Tension.” This episode features authentic audio clips from each of these legendary radio adaptations — the sounds, the voices, and the atmosphere that made 1950s sci-fi radio unforgettable.And stay tuned — a follow-up episode will present each of these radio shows in their entirety, so you can experience the full broadcasts as they were originally heard. It's a celebration of science fiction, suspense, and Halloween chills 

Our Relic Radio Science Fiction story comes from Suspense this week. We'll hear Re-entry, their story from November 1, 1959. Listen to more from Suspense https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi904.mp3 Download SciFi904 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction