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Murder
Dodge City
Crime
New York
Broadway
Nero Wolfe
New York City
Los Angeles
Sherlock Holmes
Gunsmoke
Philip Marlowe
Adolf Hitler
Jealousy
San Francisco
Mystery
World War II
Comedy
Suspense
Music
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Vintage Radio Shows brings you the golden age of entertainment with classic comedies, mysteries, dramas, westerns, and serials from the 1930s–1950s. Enjoy restored recordings from over 40,000 episodes of old time radio, plus historic newsreels, film serials, and vintage cartoons.

PublishesDailyEpisodes233Founded21 years ago
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FictionDramaComedy

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Latest Episodes

Alan Ladd is Dan Holiday, the novelist who runs a classified ad inviting trouble. In this June 1949 episode, an ex-convict named Johnny Tide returns to his hometown of Watertown with revenge on his mind, and Holiday finds himself walking a tightrope ... more

The BBC's landmark science-fiction serial Journey Into Space returns with the opening chapter of "The Red Planet," first broadcast 6 September 1954. Captain Jet Morgan faces a press corps of eager reporters as he prepares Discovery and her crew -- Le... more

The Jack Benny Program turns the spotlight on its longtime announcer in "The Don Wilson Story," a January 10, 1954 CBS broadcast that plays as part affectionate roast and part tribute. The Benny troupe -- Mary Livingstone, Rochester, Dennis Day, Mel ... more

From the syndicated 1950s juvenile space serial Planet Man comes 'Three D Dantro,' the eleventh chapter in the adventures of Dantro, lawman of the League of Planets. When the Planet Man's identity is suddenly doubled, Dr. John Darrow, his daughter Pa... more

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Recent Guests

Alfred P. Whittington
Newspaper editor overseeing crime series
The Whittington Newspaper
Episode: Barrie Craig -- Microfilm in the Fishtank
Bing Crosby
Guest star mentioned in intro
Crosby Company/Entertainment
Episode: Jack Benny -- Jack Listens to mean Old Man on Radio
George Burns
Guest star mentioned in intro
Burns and Allen
Episode: Jack Benny -- Jack Listens to mean Old Man on Radio
Willie Marshall
Friend of Homer invited to dinner
Episode: The Aldrich Family -- Grouse For Dinner
Willie Johnson
Husband of Marilyn Farewell, accused of murder
Innocent man on death row
Episode: Sam Spade -- The Hail And Farewell Caper
Dr. Brody
Physician introduced as a guest
Episode: ABC Mystery Time -- Half an Hour
George Kennedy
Newsstand proprietor who helps identify the suspect
Episode: Dragnet -- The Big Compulsion
Joe Melton
Unit director, guest character in the hotel/movie-set storyline
Hollywood film crew
Episode: Dimension X -- To The Future
Jean Cagney
Film star genre guest armchair detective
Miss Jean Cagney, actress
Episode: Ellery Queen -- The Scarecrow And The Snowman

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Love Vintage Radio Shows!!

    Nothing gets me going like some Vintage Radio Shows! Great memories of my youth. Thanks for being here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FBurek
    United Statesa year ago
  • My Favorite App!

    This update is great! I was a big fan of the other version but this has over a thousand shows I can choose from and they all sound great! A real nice feature is sharing the shows with my family. I've sent about 25 already with people from work and family and they love them.

    I'm not sure about what the other reviewer was complaining about, Abbott & Costello, and all the other shows, play fine for me and I can't understand why anyone would rate this anything but 5 stars.

    Also nice is the abil... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sambaking
    Ireland16 years ago
  • Wow! Great shows

    Wanted to let u guys know that I have been enjoying your podcasts for a while!! You have one of the coolest web sites out there! Just downloaded your free iPhone app too! Bravo!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mia Meow
    United States17 years ago
  • great show

    I like your podcasts this month! Baby Snooks is hilarious and the quality is really good .. your podcast led me to your site and I love what you're offering .. both radio and video shows seem a great deal, so I signed up!! Great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VintageFan
    United States17 years ago
  • Nice collection

    I absolutely love the shows that you have here. A lot of variety and the quality of the shows is also good. By far one of the best OTR sites.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoveOTR
    United States20 years ago

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Appreciation for nostalgia and the variety of genres covered.
Some mention the site's accessibility and audio quality as standout features.
Listeners praise the breadth and archival quality of episodes.
Audiences value the preservation of vintage broadcasts.
Positive notes on the site's catalog and the ability to explore many shows.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#233
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#183
Mexico/Fiction/Drama

Talking Points

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Gunsmoke -- Ben Slade's Saloon
Q: Why did you kill four men?
Eve reveals her motivations stemmed from her desire for money, indicating a deeper layer of greed behind the killings.
Gunsmoke -- Ben Slade's Saloon
Q: Did she do it, Ramirez? Did your sister kill those men?
Ramirez defends his sister but ultimately reveals that she is actually his wife, complicating the situation further.
Gunsmoke -- Ben Slade's Saloon
Q: Where was she around 3 this morning?
Ramirez claims his sister was asleep, but Dillon suspects she may be involved in the murder.
Gunsmoke -- Ben Slade's Saloon
Q: Are you saying I killed him?
The inquiry leads to tension with Slade as Dillon questions him about his whereabouts and potential motives.
Lights Out -- Bon Voyage
Q: What will be next week's episode about?
Next week's episode, titled 'Come to the Bank,' follows a man's reaction to a mysterious woman asking him to visit a bank.

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Frequently Asked Questions About VintageRadioShows.com

What is VintageRadioShows.com about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A curated catalog of classic radio era episodes, spanning comedy, mystery, drama, and westerns from the 1930s–1950s, with restored recordings and historical context. Listeners likely enjoy auditory time travel, archive quality, and sponsor-driven mid-century production styles, as well as analyses of old broadcasts and their cultural impact. The show stands out for its breadth (40,000+ episodes) and emphasis on restoration, nostalgia, and murky moral tones typical of mid-20th-century radio storytelling, making it appealing to both avid collectors and casual history buffs.

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VintageRadioShows.com launched 21 years ago and published 233 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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Recent guests on VintageRadioShows.com include:

1. Alfred P. Whittington
2. Bing Crosby
3. George Burns
4. Willie Marshall
5. Willie Johnson
6. Dr. Brody
7. George Kennedy
8. Joe Melton

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