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 | 438 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmArtsPerforming Arts | |||
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This week’s episode features a performance by Eva le Gallienne in an episode of Suspense entitled “Phobia.” She plays a wealthy woman with a strange and severe phobia. Between caring for her shoplifting sister and appeasing her maid, this woman becom... more
Once again, we’re checking out a series we haven’t listened to before. This time it’s The Adventures of the Falcon! This episode, “The Widow’s Gorilla,” features private detective Michael Waring’s hunt for a suicide note that might or might not exist... more
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
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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. :)
Apple Podcasts5Nerins
United Kingdom2 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
Canada2 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 Andrew
United States3 months ago - My Favourite
This is the my favourite and best podcast ever!!!!
Apple Podcasts5chrispick365United Statesa year ago 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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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. Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)
4. The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
5. Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
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this podcast launched 10 years ago and published 438 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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