
The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society Podcast revisits the great horror and suspense shows from the golden age of radio, including tales from Suspense, Lights Out Everybody, The Witch’s Tale, The Shadow, and more. Each episode features a classic, or maybe-not-so classic story from the scary old-time radio vault, complete with historical notes and nerdy trivia. At the end of each podcast, your... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 436 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsTV & FilmArts | |||

There’s an episode of The Shadow that’s been waiting for us in the Listener Library and this week our Patreon supporter James has sent us to go get it! Thanks, James! “Hypnotic Death” features Lamont Cranston stumbling on to a madman’s plot to combin... more
This week is a double-feature exploration of Anthony Boucher’s story, “They Bite,” featuring a reading of the original by our own Joshua and the adaptation produced by Nightfall! The story features a mysterious loner in the desert camped out by an ad... more
This week, we’re listening to an episode of Suspense entitled “Fragile Contents Death,” recommended to us by our Patreon supporter Cole! Thanks, Cole! The story features a postmaster who receives word that a time bomb is hidden somewhere in all the i... more
As we discussed in episode 405, "The Hat, the Bed, and John J. Catherine," from Quiet Please, our first attempt at a secret episode for our Patreon supporters was featured “Hat on a Bed,” from the series Origin of Superstition. Unfortunately, the rec... more
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I love OTR but I don’t have someone to talk to about this or to discuss the episodes. I like how listening to you guys makes it like I am not alone in this side of the internet. :)
I LOVE THIS PODCAST! I was looking for exactly this type of Old Radio mystery/horror and haven’t been disappointed. I’ve gone all the way back and began at the beginning and it’s just progressively gotten better.
This podcast is a gem! Eric, Tim, and Joshua’s live shows are a blast if you enjoy old time radio!
This is the my favourite and best podcast ever!!!!
Love the MORLS boys and the show. Great old time radio episodes and discussion from the hosts. Well worth joining their Patreon, too.
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The podcast provides an engaging examination of classic horror and suspense shows from the golden age of radio, showcasing both widely-admired and perhaps lesser-known tales. Each episode features a story, often complete with historical context and insightful trivia, followed by lively discussions from the hosts about the narrative's effectiveness and relevance today. The hosts' chemistry and humorous banter add to the enjoyment, making the listening experience not only nostalgic but also incredibly entertaining for anyone with an interest in vintage radio dramas.
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