The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society
Ghoulish DelightsThe 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 | 445 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmArtsPerforming Arts | |||
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It’s time to listen to another episode of The Clock! This week we’re checking out an episode entitled “The Hitchhiker,” about a traveling salesman driving across Utah who agrees to help out a young woman looking for a ride. But along the way, unexpec... more
Orson Welles stars in the “The Marvelous Barastro,” an episode of Suspense about a carnival magician who marries a blind but ill-omened woman. He also plays the role of a rival magician who becomes a companion to the couple. How extreme will their ri... more
This week, our Patreon supporter Ryan has sent us down to our Listener Library for a series we’ve never checked out before, Tales of the Texas Rangers! Based (to some degree) on true cases, the series stars Joel McCrea as Texas Ranger Jace Pearson an... more
All aboard for mystery, adventure, and romance with The Adventures of the Abbotts! In this episode, “The Blue Rocket Express,” Pat and Jean Abbott’s travel plans are interrupted by the sudden appearance of a dead body, leading them on a cross country... more
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- Great Content- but the LAUGHTER is ANNOYING
The content is excellent; however, frequent laughter every 30 seconds is distracting and aggravating. Hearing a loud laugh directly into a microphone during the presentation ouch.
Apple Podcasts5LvMyWesties
United Statesa month ago - Like listening with friends!
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. :)
Apple Podcasts5Nerins
United Kingdom3 months ago - Great Podcast!
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.
Apple Podcasts5itsjacklyneh
Canada4 months ago - Fantastic Show!
This podcast is a gem! Eric, Tim, and Joshua’s live shows are a blast if you enjoy old time radio!
Apple Podcasts5MN AndrewUnited States5 months ago - My Favourite
This is the my favourite and best podcast ever!!!!
Apple Podcasts5chrispick365United Statesa year ago
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A show that revisits classic horror and suspense radio with deep-dive post-episode discussions. Hosted by three aficionados who pair each listening with historical context, production trivia, and thoughtful critique to assess whether old-time radio holds up today. Episodes typically center on a single broadcast or a themed comparison, mixing warm banter with nerdy analysis, and often inviting background on creators, eras, and reception. A standout aspect is the authoritative yet accessible take on golden-age radio, making it appealing to both casual listeners and hardcore fans who crave context and connection to the era.
Noteworthy is the consistent blend of show-and-tell: the hosts summarize the episode, listen to the original program, th... more
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1. Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)
2. Old Time Radio Mystery, Suspense, & Horror
3. Relic Radio Sci-Fi (old time radio)
4. Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)
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this podcast launched 10 years ago and published 445 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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