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Suspense | Old Time Radio

Old Time Retro Radio
Murder
Suspense
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Roma Wines
Autolite
New York
Death
Crime
Roaring Twenties
London
Los Angeles
Bank Robbery
Suicide
St James Infirmary Blues
Agatha Christie
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San Francisco
The Windy City Six
Boxing
Philomel Cottage

Suspense | Old Time Radio brings you classic mystery, crime, psychological thrillers, and suspense from the golden age of radio. Enter gripping stories of murder, danger, deception, desperate choices, and unexpected twists performed by some of the era’s greatest stars. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a ne... more

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Latest Episodes

Suspense presents “Back for Christmas,” originally broadcast December 23, 1943, as episode 71. The archival source labels this recording as episode 3 with a December 2, 1943 date.

Peter Lorre stars in this darkly comic thriller adapted from John Col... more

Suspense presents “Too Hot to Live,” episode 6, with a supplied original broadcast date of October 2, 1950.

In a sweltering small town, unemployed former serviceman Jefferson Casey steps off a freight train for a simple boot repair and finds himself... more

Suspense presents “Break-Up,” listed in this archival source as episode 0, with an original broadcast date of December 3, 1948. William Bendix stars in this tense crime drama, adapted from a Thomas Walsh story.

Disgraced former policeman Marty Conno... more

Suspense presents “I Won’t Take a Minute,” originally broadcast on December 6, 1945. This local archival recording is episode 6. Lee Bowman stars as Kenny in this CBS production, directed and produced by William Spier.

On a dark city street, Kenny w... more

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Robert Young
Actor who stars as insurance investigator Harry Jordan
Episode: Suspense - "The Night Reveals" (Old Time Radio, 1943)
Leon Ames
Actor who stars as Paul Edwards in the broadcast
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Episode: Suspense - "An Evening's Diversion" (Old Time Radio, 1946)
Gerald Mohr
Actor featured in the broadcast
Episode: Suspense - "An Evening's Diversion" (Old Time Radio, 1946)
Susan Hayward
Leading actress portraying Jean Nicholson
Self / Studio
Episode: Suspense - "Dame Fortune" (Old Time Radio, 1946)
Ed Jones
Guest appearing on episode
Episode: Suspense - "Deep into Darkness (Douglas Fairbanks, Jr )" (Old Time Radio, 1948)
Burt Lancaster
Actor, star of the episode
Autolight / Suspense (guest appearance)
Episode: Suspense - "The Long Wait" (Old Time Radio, 1949)
Edward G. Robinson
Actor featured in the framing story within the episode
Actor (guest in the story)
Episode: Suspense - "The Man Who Thought He Was Edward G Robinson" (Old Time Radio, 1948)
Rita Hayworth
Guest star, actress playing Laura Williams
Actor
Episode: Suspense - "Three Times Murder" (Old Time Radio, 1946)
William Holden
Actor starring in tonight's Suspense presentation
Paramount Pictures (promotional context)
Episode: Suspense - "Report on the Jolly Death Riders" (Old Time Radio, 1951)

Host

Ken Niles
Host and announcer for Roma Wines presenting Suspense

Reviews

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    Gary Host 1
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the high production value and strong performances from era stars.
Nostalgia and craft appeal attract long-time fans of classic radio.
Shows offer a timeless thrill with well-placed sponsor integrations.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#238
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#126
Canada/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#73
Israel/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#178
Sweden/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#187
Israel/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#200
Brazil/Fiction/Drama

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Frequently Asked Questions About Suspense

What is Suspense about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Old-time mystery and suspense stories anchored by top-tier stars, with heavy emphasis on noir-drenched plots, dramatic twists, and sponsor-integrated storytelling. Listeners can expect classic radio thrillers featuring dangerous schemes, psychological tension, and high-stakes confrontations, often set against glamorous or perilous backdrops. The era's legendary performers and writers are highlighted through polished audio restorations and fresh introductions, making it a strong fit for fans of vintage drama, film-noir atmospherics, and craft-focused storytelling. A standout angle is the prominent use of sponsorship integration that sits naturally in the narratives, preserving the drama while delivering nostalgic branding. This combination o... more

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1. Robert Young
2. Leon Ames
3. Gerald Mohr
4. Susan Hayward
5. Ed Jones
6. Burt Lancaster
7. Edward G. Robinson
8. Rita Hayworth

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