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The Shadow
Lamont Cranston
Anton Spivak
Bombings
Narcotics Smuggling
Dynamite
Sadi Bellada
Arthur Sneed
Carolyn Sneed
Spike Collins
Temple Bells Of Neban
Margo Lane
Haunted Houses

"The Shadow" was a hugely popular and influential American radio program, considered a classic of old-time radio and a significant contributor to the superhero genre.Here's a breakdown of key facts about "The Shadow" radio program:

Debut and Run: The character of "The Shadow" first appeared on radio on July 31, 1930, as a mysterious narrator for CBS's Detective Story Hour. Due to his popularity, ... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes200Founded6 years ago
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 383 ratings
  • So many ads

    More ads than any other podcast I’ve listened to. I love the shadow but I’m out.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TheRatHole.ca
    Canada25 days ago
  • Full of Advertisements Now

    I’ve listened to this show for years to relax before bed. Now there are loud ads at the beginning, middle, and end of each episode. I get that the uploader of these classic shows want to get paid but this is clumsy and annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CRAIG FRIESEN
    Canadaa month ago
  • Too many ads

    Now advertisements everywhere, wasn’t like this before when just in beginning and end. And ads higher volume is annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BillyGOAT7359&
    United States2 months ago
  • WHO IS THE SHADOWS REAL NAME?

    AND IT ISNT LAMONT CRANSTON, DO YOU THINK YOU KNOW HIS REAL IDENTITY? WRITE WHO YOU THINK HIS REAL NAME IN YOUR REVIEWS, I’LL POST HIS REAL IDENTITY IN 1 YEARS TIME HERE!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    (Walter55)
    United States2 months ago
  • Review

    It’s really Good ,but Some quality could be improved, the only thing I don’t like is they don’t have the Red Macaw episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MREGoose93
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate having a substantial collection of classic episodes, including recordings they had not heard before.
Others find the current ads too frequent and noticeably louder than the programs.
Listeners value the suspenseful stories, atmospheric performances and distinctive old-time radio style.
Some listeners enjoy the period commercials as part of the original listening experience.
A few mention grainy audio or missing episodes, while still expressing affection for the series.

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Apple Podcasts
#144
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#175
Canada/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#172
Australia/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#35
Ireland/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#81
Ireland/Fiction

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What is The Shadow about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Classic radio crime dramas follow Lamont Cranston, secretly The Shadow, as he investigates bombings, murder plots, narcotics rings, staged hauntings and other threats. With help from Margo Lane and occasional cooperation from police, he uses deduction, disguise and hypnotic powers to uncover criminals and bring them to justice. Stories build through atmospheric narration, twists and high-stakes confrontations, often blending detective fiction with supernatural or gothic elements. The original broadcasts also retain period sponsor messages, which are part of the listening experience. This collection suits fans of old-time radio, pulp heroes and suspenseful mysteries, as well as listeners interested in the roots of the superhero genre. The ap... more

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The Shadow launched 6 years ago and published 200 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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