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Old Time Radio Mystery, Suspense, & Horror

Dakoda Black
Superman
Murder
Green Hornet
Death
Christmas
Lois Lane
Boston Blackie
Suspense
The Saint
Clark Kent
CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Crime
World War II
The Shadow
New York
Jimmy Olsen
Mystery
Alonzo Craig
Daily Planet
Hunting Trip

OTR Mystery, Suspense, & Horror is a podcast dedicated to exploring, analyzing, commentating and critiqing old time radio programs and plays that fall into the genre of mystery, suspense, & horror.

PublishesDailyEpisodes1000Founded10 years ago
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Stanley Griffin
Musician connected to the Montclair lead
Episode: 1156 - The Adam Kegg Matter (Johnny Dollar)
Adam Kegg
Owner/subject of the insurance matter
Kegg household
Episode: 1156 - The Adam Kegg Matter (Johnny Dollar)
Danny Stevens
Bellboy who handled the hotel interaction
Kegg's hotel
Episode: 1156 - The Adam Kegg Matter (Johnny Dollar)
Leora Thatcher
Mrs. Freyberg
OtR cast
Episode: 1151 - Wear The Dead Man's Coat (Quiet, Please)
Morton Lawrence
Conductor/Doctor in story
OtR cast
Episode: 1151 - Wear The Dead Man's Coat (Quiet, Please)
Ed Latimer
Cassidy (the dead man whose coat is worn)
OtR cast
Episode: 1151 - Wear The Dead Man's Coat (Quiet, Please)
Diana Larson
Apartment hunter and girlfriend of Parker
Sunset Towers / Parker's circle
Episode: 1127 - Uncle Frank Murdered (Boston Blackie)
Aza Hatch
Elderly scientist and photographer, amateur detective
Episode: SS 18. Buffalo Hills (Parts 1 & 2)
Betty Connelly
Daughter of Silver Slim Connolly, seeking help from The Saint after being threatened.
Episode: 1053 - The Saint Goes Underground (The Saint)

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Suspense

    Always off center from Golden Age; casino adds, downloads endless!Spotify alignment pain in rump; gone from what was!!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Braindoc1227
    United Statesa month ago
  • Keeps me in… Suspense!!

    I’ve discovered this podcast recently and it’s been so great. I love hearing actors from Hollywood’s golden age like Danny Kaye playing something different from their usual roles. The shows are interesting and suspenseful but not enough to keep me awake. I like when the host Dakota gives some historical context - I hope he’ll do that on more episodes, at least introduce what year they were released then I can think about what was happening in the world at that time (for instance, Vincent Price d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MörderHase
    United States8 months ago
  • Dakota Black

    Thank you so much. For this Christmas you had 1957 episode which meant a lot to me as it was my first Christmas being born April 1st that year. What is your email address to donate? You gave it before on a podcast but I didn’t get it written down. Again thank you for your hard work making these shows so enjoyable. Two years later I am still a patreon. Enjoying the excellent quality.

    Ronald Colman played Scrooge in The Christmas Carol 1948. It is the best version of Scrooge. My mom had this on al... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimxyxyalxyzestrer
    Canadaa year ago
  • Pro life bullshit in the ads

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Runtus_Maximus
    a year ago
  • It takes me back!

    I love listening to these radio stories. Dakota does a great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The next furture Mrs. Bieber
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners mention ads as intrusive but stay for the classic storytelling.
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#142
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941 - The Jarvis Wilder Matter (Johnny Dollar)
Q: What about the twin brother?
He has been aggressive and has a similar disposition to Jarvis.
941 - The Jarvis Wilder Matter (Johnny Dollar)
Q: Why didn't she leave if it was that tough?
She did try to leave once but was discouraged due to abuse.
931 - The David Rockey Matter (Johnny Dollar)
Q: Why did you leave him?
I always felt like an outsider and eventually left without saying anything to Mr. Morgan.
931 - The David Rockey Matter (Johnny Dollar)
Q: Did you kill this guy?
I don't know if I did; I can't remember.
931 - The David Rockey Matter (Johnny Dollar)
Q: Why did this happen?
Rocky was charged with murder after missing his ship because of excessive drinking, leading to the death of Emiliano Sagasa.

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A show that curates and analyzes classic radio dramas in the mystery, suspense, and horror genres. Episodes spotlight strong storytelling, archival context, and performances from legendary eras, often pairing compact plots with thoughtful host commentary that situates each story in its era while highlighting production quirks, twists, and moral questions. The program stands out for its careful curation across a broad span of old-time radio, occasional guest contributors, and a format that blends dramatic storytelling with accessible historical context, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy retro crime and gothic audio drama and want a primer on how those stories fit into the broader media landscape of the time.

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1. Stanley Griffin
2. Adam Kegg
3. Danny Stevens
4. Leora Thatcher
5. Morton Lawrence
6. Ed Latimer
7. Diana Larson
8. Aza Hatch

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