
"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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaFictionSociety & Culture | |||

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More ads than any other podcast I’ve listened to. I love the shadow but I’m out.
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.
Now advertisements everywhere, wasn’t like this before when just in beginning and end. And ads higher volume is annoying.
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!
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
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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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