
Legendary radio collector John Tefteller presents the best of mystery, comedy, horror, and adventure stories, produced by the greatest writers, directors, composers, and stars.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 438 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

Today we’re going back to 1942 for a wartime drama from The Cavalcade of America, one of radio’s most unsung A-list anthology series. This episode, In The Best Tradition, stars Orson Welles and was originally broadcast in honor of Navy Day. It’s pure... more
Today we’re dipping into a popular post-war genre, suspense and noir. The series is The Whistler, one of the leading crime-thriller shows of the era. The story is from June 12, 1949, broadcast over CBS, Perfect Alibi, complete with that Signal Oil sp... more
Today we’re heading back to July 1946 for a zany half hour with The Jack Kirkwood Show, a fast-talking, anything-goes comedy that’s as unpredictable as its star. Jack Kirkwood might not be a household name anymore, but his irreverent and absurdist hu... more
Today for our Halloween episode, we’re going back to 1943 for a chilling mystery from the golden age of radio suspense. It’s Suspense with “The Devil’s Saint,” starring the incomparable Peter Lorre as the sinister Count Stefan Kohari. In this hauntin... more
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So much fun and such an extensive collection of amazing old time radio shows! Mr Tefteller shares his collection his love and knowledge of of these amazing shows! Thank you!!
John Tefteller is a longtime old time radio expert and his knowledge shines through in his brief and pleasant introductions to the radio programs he curates for our listening pleasure. He by no means hogs the spotlight, instead deferring to the charms of the great stars. The sound quality is very good which is essential when discovering OTR. Recommended!
Thanks for all the work you do to preserve the past. This is a great podcast!
John Tefteller is doing essential work here, not only preserving these easily forgotten radio shows, but making them available to the public in his expertly curated fashion. A must listen
This is such a great podcast. So many fabulous shows and John, the host, is excellent, and with an encyclopedic knowledge of old radio. The selection of shows is a vast treasure trove. Thanks for preserving history and sharing with all.
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This show presents a curated collection of vintage radio broadcasts, focusing on famous mystery, comedy, horror, and adventure stories from the golden age of radio. Authored and directed by celebrated figures in the industry, each episode often includes insightful commentary from the host, who shares his extensive knowledge on the episodes and their historical contexts. Noteworthy for combining entertainment and education, this show not only entertains listeners but also preserves the cultural significance of these classic narratives. A unique aspect of the show is the host's passion for archival efforts, as he dives deeper into the stories and their impact on modern media, keeping the nostalgia of old-time radio alive for contemporary audi... more
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