
Welcome to The Complete Orson Welles. This podcast is for the Welles enthusiast, playing a variety of programs from Mr. Welles’ career from 1937 to 1952. New episodes published weekly. For FREE you can listen to and download all my OTR podcast at otr.duane.media. Feedback and comments welcome at my email: info@duane.media or @duane.otr on Instagram. - Thank you and enjoy. This podcast uses... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 229 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionComedy FictionDrama | |||

Suspense || The Hitch-hiker | September 2, 1942
One of the great supernatural stories ever on radio, a modern classic. A cross country motorist sees a man by the side of the road, with spots of fresh rain on his shoulder.
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Hello Americans || (08) Ritmos de las Americas | January 1, 1943
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The Shadow || League of Terror / Sabotage | January 16, 1938
The Shadow breaks up a spy ring who are destroying shipyards and sinking submarines.
Orson Welles as The Shadow / Lamont Cranston; Agnes Moorehead as Margot Lane
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The Mercury Theatre on the Air || (114) Hell on Ice | October 9, 1938
Orson Welles own adaptation of Hell On Ice by Commander Edward Ellsberg the gripping story of the disastrous early expedition to the North Pole. It depicts a true life adventure o... more
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I really enjoy these old radio shows, especially the one’s featuring Orson Welles!!
I had no idea what a dominate talent and celebrity Orson Welles was before television. I just remember seeing his as a guest on late night tv talk shows and wondering why he was famous.. Thanks Duane.
Thanks for a useful service with no ads but the originals. Won’t you make a note of having Campbell’s soup for dinner tomorrow?
What a wonderful service
Love from Australia bro. Your dedication and passion to and for Mr Welles is palpable. Very glad I found this Pod- has become a feature of my post-work evening. Slowing going through every available episode. Thank you. - ash
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A deep-dan archive-style series that curates Orson Welles' radio work and related theatre productions from the 1930s–1950s. Episodes spotlight dramatic adaptations, theatrical broadcasts, and serialized performances, often featuring literary classics, detective tales, and historical storytelling. The host staff priority appears to be high-quality audio storytelling, thoughtful sourcing, and accessible listening—often with context about radio as a storytelling medium. Unique strengths include meticulous curation across a wide range of Welles' projects, occasional collaborations with notable performers, and a consistent emphasis on the historical significance and craft of radio drama. This makes it appealing to listeners who crave immersive v... more
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