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Suspense
Murder
Death
Crime
Love
Horror
New York
California
Supernatural
Inner Sanctum Mysteries
Fear
Superstition
Chicago
Jealousy
Marriage
Ghosts
Escape
Night On Red Mountain
Lucille Fletcher
Betrayal

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Step into the dark, atmospheric world of classic horror with Old Time Horror Radio. This podcast resurrects the most chilling broadcasts from the golden age of radio, bringing you restored episodes from iconic series such as Suspense, Lights Out, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, The Witch’s Tale, and more. Each story delivers gothic tension, eerie soundscapes, and the un... more

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A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling.

This episode features "Your Devoted Wife" from Suspense, originally broadcast in 1946.

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A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling.

This episode features "The Sea Phantom" from Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast in 1942.

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A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling.

This episode features "Comeineddie" from Quiet, Please, originally broadcast in 1947.

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A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling.

This episode features "Death Laughs Last" from The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadca... more

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Recent Guests

Claudia Morgan
Guest star, noted as Miss Claudia Morgan in the credits
Stage and radio actor
Episode: Quiet, Please - ”I Have Been Looking for You” (Old Time Radio, 1947)
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Actress appearing as a guest on the Suspense episode
Entertainment
Episode: Will You Walk into My Parlor [episode 30], Broadcast 2/23/1943
Sir Cedric Hardwicke
Actor appearing as a guest on the Suspense episode
Entertainment
Episode: Will You Walk into My Parlor [episode 30], Broadcast 2/23/1943
Rosemary Clooney
Singer and star of the episode's performances
Self/Guest Performer
Episode: St James Infirmary Blues [episode 501], Broadcast 2/23/1953
Claudia Morka
Star of stage and radio
Episode: Quiet Please – I have been looking for you [06-15-1947] (Classic Radio Drama)
Claudia Morga
Star of stage and radio
Episode: I Have Been Looking For You [episode 2], Broadcast 6/15/1947 (Classic Radio Drama)
Elliot Reid
Star of Four of a Kind
Episode: Four of a Kind [episode 787], Broadcast 1/25/1959
Paul Douglas
Star of the episode, an acclaimed actor known for his work in theater and film.
Old Time Horror Radio
Episode: Fragile-Contents Death [episode 414], Broadcast 2/1/1951

Hosts

Arch Obler
Host and creator of the series; prominent figure in early horror radio, associated with Lights Out and related programs.
Ernest Chappell
Narrator across multiple episodes; a defining voice for several classic serials and drama anthologies.
Old Nancy
Character-host of The Witch's Tale; central figure in witchcraft-themed episodes with a distinctive persona.

Reviews

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    John Abbot
    United States8 months ago

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Guests and hosts are seen as knowledgeable about radio history and episode context.
Listeners praise the high production values and faithful restorations of vintage episodes.
Fans appreciate the curated mix of familiar favorites and rare titles from the era.

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#79
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Apple Podcasts
#237
Brazil/Fiction

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Death at Skirkerud Pond [episode 538], Broadcast 2/8/1954
Q: Why couldn't you let them try to reach the border themselves?
They would never have made it due to the Nazi patrols and their age.
Lights Out – “Poltergeist (Gravestone)” (Horror Radio Drama, 1942)
Q: Mr. Obler, would you mind telling us, me, whether there actually are such things as Poltergeists?
There are authenticated records of strange events like stones being thrown with no apparent source.

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A curated collection of classic horror radio, restored and remastered for modern listeners. The show centers on eerie anthologies from the golden age, featuring iconic series like Suspense, Lights Out, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, and The Witch's Tale, among others. Episodes blend gothic atmospherics, psychological suspense, and supernatural dread, with a strong emphasis on sound design and period storytelling. A standout is the careful restoration process and curatorial approach, making aged broadcasts accessible with enhanced audio while preserving the era's distinctive voice and mood. This makes it appealing for fans of vintage horror, audio drama historians, and marketers seeking deeply nostalgic, high-fidelity horror content for sponsorshi... more

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Old Time Horror Radio launched 8 months ago and published 191 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Claudia Morgan
2. Geraldine Fitzgerald
3. Sir Cedric Hardwicke
4. Rosemary Clooney
5. Claudia Morka
6. Claudia Morga
7. Elliot Reid
8. Paul Douglas

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