
Presenting the biggest legends of Hollywood starring in "Suspense," radio's outstanding theater of thrills! Each week, we'll hear two chillers from this old time radio classic featuring one of the all-time great stars of stage and screen.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 578 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsTV & Film | |||

We salute one of the all-time great radio actors with his best performances from Suspense. Best known as Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, William Conrad lent his voice to hundreds of characters on the air including memorable parts in these episodes. ... more
Trick or treat! We're celebrating Halloween with Orson Welles as he stars in some very scary stories from the golden age of radio. First, he plays the count himself in the Mercury Theatre's adaptation of Dracula (originally aired on CBS on July 11, 1... more
We wrap up our series of classic Hollywood horror with a movie starring a pair of iconic movie monsters. Bride of Frankenstein saw the return of Boris Karloff's creature and the introduction of his mate, she of the high hair and hiss and played by El... more
Rats! Our series of scariest stories from Suspense continues with a showcase of radio sound effects. Listen as a horde of ravenous rodents comes to life in one of the all-time terror treats of the radio era. Vincent Price stars in "Three Skeleton Key... more
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I so enjoyed this presenter's other podcast "Down These Mean Streets" that I subscribed to this one: Personable and well researched, it is an interesting selection of Old Time Radio programmes
Gregory Peck and Burt Lancaster are the two greatest film actors ever. Peck's performance here is outstanding.
Suspense is such a great old show, well written and excellent acting. I especially like this show as it has compilations of one actor and their Suspense episodes or a cast from a show doing the episodes. My only issue is with the host’s volume. The sibilance is so bad and blasts so loud I skip through all the intros. Happy these shows are being podcast though and well worth listening to.
Wow baaaaad era now requires NPR-like intro
These are great shows, some are a little hokey but even those are worth a listen. I also really enjoy the commentary, hearing about the stars, the writers, and events going on at the time.
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Two classic-era radio thrillers are spotlighted, each anchored by a major Hollywood star and built around suspenseful plots, high-stakes drama, and behind-the-scenes industry context. Descriptive host narration weaves in era-appropriate sponsorships and star power, creating a glossy, nostalgic experience that blends performance with cultural history. The mix of film-star prestige, annotated background, and sponsor interludes likely appeals to listeners who enjoy deep dives into classic radio drama and mid-century Hollywood branding, with a format that favors two lead-driven episodes per show.
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5. The Relic Radio Show (old time radio)
Stars on Suspense launched 10 years ago and published 578 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. Dorothy McGuire
2. Kent Smith
3. Ethel Barrymore
4. Gene Kelly
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6. Robert Young
7. Margaret O'Brien
8. Gregory Peck
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