Suspense - Old Time Radio Thriller
theaterofthemind-otr.comSuspense was one of the most popular and successful old time radio dramas during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1942-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. Suspense is renowned for its gripping tales of mystery, horror, and psychological tension. Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theateroft... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 677 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaPerforming ArtsArtsFiction | |||
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Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plot... more
Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plot... more
Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plot... more
Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plot... more
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Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Canada/Fiction/Drama |
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What is Suspense about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Suspense-driven radio dramas remain a benchmark for tight scripting, atmospheric sound design, and twist endings. Across recent episodes, the focus is on self-contained thrillers that hinge on psychological tension, moral dilemmas, and high-stakes confrontations—often featuring ordinary people facing life-threatening situations in claustrophobic, noise-enhanced environments. The series showcases a range of era-appropriate plots, from wartime paranoia and criminal intrigue to paranoid hauntings and double-crosses, all delivered through voice-driven performances and rich sonic design. A notable strength is the consistent use of voice acting and sound to create immediate immersion, with occasional star guests and a lineage that influenced late... more
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1. Old Time Radio Mystery, Suspense, & Horror
2. Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)
3. Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)
4. Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
5. The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
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Suspense launched 2 years ago and published 677 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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Recent guests on Suspense include:
1. Raymond Burr
2. Norma Jean Nilsen
3. Anne Diamond
4. Alan Reed
5. Byron Kane
6. Mercedes McCambridge
7. Agnes Moorehead
8. Dr. Franz Gurner
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