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Delivered daily. This podcast features Old Time Radio Horror, Mystery, Supernatural and Suspense broadcasts from the golden age of radio. Hand-picked episodes daily. Featured programs include Inner Sanctum, Quiet Please, Lights Out, Black Mass, The Weird Circle, Dark Venture, The Sealed Book, The Witch's Tale, The Haunting Hour, Dark Fantasy, The Hermit's Cave,The Mysterious Traveler, The Whistler, Dark Venture and many more. Find all of our OTR radio stations and podcasts @ theaterofthemind-otr.com and @ Apple | Spreaker | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart

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A Matter of Courtesy - The Whistler | 05/13/1951 (Ep467)
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#467
Today at 5:55 PM

The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

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Chess Club Murders - The Shadow | 02/23/1941 (Ep216)
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#216
Yesterday at 5:40 PM

The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media...


The Woman in Black - The Mysterious Traveler | 03/09/1947 (Ep094)
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#94
Last Friday at 7:00 PM

The Mysterious Traveler was an anthology radio series that ran from 1943-1952. The program crossed over several genres, however, most episodes were mysteries - both natural and supernatural. Despite its long run, only 71 episodes were recovered. The Mysterious Traveler was written and directed by Robert Arthur and David Kogan. The series was also produced as a magazine and comic book.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Mysterious Traveler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. Podcasts @ Apple | Spreaker | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon <...


The Chase - Dark Venture | 08/03/1946
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#6
Last Thursday at 6:55 PM

Dark Venture was an American psychological thriller, anthology format radio series aired during 1946 and 1947. The series ran for 52 episodes, but only seventeen episodes have been recovered so far. The introduction to Dark Venture started with this narration, read by John Lake: “Over the minds of mortal men come many shadows… shadows of greed and hate, jealousy and fear. Darkness is absence of light… so in the sudden shadows which fog the minds of men and are to be found in the strange impulses which urge them on to their venture…in the dark". The stories on Dark Venture gave the...


Zero Hour - Suspense | 01/03/1960 (Ep834)
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#834
Last Wednesday at 6:15 PM

Suspense was one of the most popular an d successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Suspense! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | iHeart


Custom-Made Murder | The Whistler | 05/20/1951 (Ep468)
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#468
Last Tuesday at 5:55 PM

The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Whistler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


Death Rides a Broomstick - The Shadow | 03/02/1941 (Ep217)
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#217
Last Monday at 5:35 PM

The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media...


The Word - Lights Out | 09/14/1943 (Ep50)
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#50
07/19/2026

Lights Out was one of the premier American old time radio programs and was devoted primarily to horror and the supernatural. Created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Arch Oboler, versions of Lights Out aired on different networks, at various times, from January 3, 1934 to the summer of 1947 and the series eventually made the transition to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Lights Out! Find all our radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. Podcasts @ Apple | Spreaker | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


The Long Night - Suspense | 01/10/1960 (Ep835)
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#835
07/18/2026

Suspense was one of the most popular an d successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Suspense! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | iHeart



Seattle Take Three - The Whistler | 05/27/1951 (Ep469)
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#469
07/17/2026

The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Whistler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


The Murder Underground - The Shadow | 03/09/1941 (Ep218)
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#218
07/16/2026

The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media...


The Thought - The Haunting Hour | 06/10/1945 (Ep12)
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#12
07/15/2026

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Haunting Hour! Find all of our radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple Channel | YouTube Music

The mysterious old time radio series "The Haunting Hour" (actually 30 minute episodes) ran during 1944-1946 on NBC. The names of the cast and production crew were never revealed so when the series stopped airing, it was as if it ceased to exist. The episodes were largely "whodunit" mysteries, with psychological thrills and supernatural themes. With an eerie organ accompaniment and traditional...


The Big Box - Quiet Please | 09/15/1947 (Ep015)
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#15
07/14/2026

Quiet, Please! was a radio fantasy and horror program created by Wyllis Cooper, also known for creating Lights Out. Ernest Chappell was the show's announcer and lead actor. Quiet, Please! has  been praised as one of the finest efforts of the golden age of American radio dram. A total of 106 shows were broadcast between 1947 and 1949.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Quiet, Please! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. Podcasts @ Apple | Spreaker | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


The Time, the Place and the Death - Suspense | 01/17/1960 (Ep836)
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#836
07/13/2026

Suspense was one of the most popular an d successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Suspense! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | iHeart



Tall Thin Man - The Whistler | 06/03/1951 (Ep470)
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#470
07/12/2026

The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Whistler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


The Ghost Walks Again - The Shadow | 03/16/1941 (Ep219)
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07/11/2026

The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media...


Spawn Of The Subhuman - Dark Fantasy | 02/27/1942 (Ep15)
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#15
07/10/2026

Dark Fantasy was a supernatural anthology radio series that ran for only 31 episodes during 1941-1942. Every story in the series explored the mysteries of the unknown. Created by Scott Bishop (a pseudonym for writer and director Scott Dyche), the series was produced in Oklahoma City and featured eerie tales of the supernatural, psychological terror, and the macabre. Bishop, known for his work on The Mysterious Traveler and The Sealed Book, expertly merged the supernatural with science fiction. Dark Fantasy is remembered for drawing significant interest to the horror genre during the golden age of radio.
Hope you...


Turnabout - Suspense | 01/24/1960 (Ep837)
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#837
07/09/2026

Suspense was one of the most popular an d successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Suspense! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | iHeart


Law of Physics - The Whistler | 06/10/1951 (Ep471)
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#471
07/08/2026

The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Whistler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


Death Prowls at Night - The Shadow | 03/23/1941 (Ep220)
Death Prowls at Night - The Shadow | 03/23/1941 (Ep220) episode artwork
#220
07/07/2026

The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media...


The Ghost Ship - The Strange Dr. Weird | 04/24/1945 (Ep25)
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#25
07/06/2026

The Strange Dr. Weird was a sister series to The Mysterious Traveler, both in theme and its narrator, Maurice Tarplin. The 29 episodes were produced and directed by Jock MacGregor and written by Robert A. Arthur, who also scripted for The Mysterious Traveler.

Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. Podcasts @ Apple | Spreaker | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


End of the Road - Suspense | 01/31/1960 (Ep838)
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#838
07/05/2026

Suspense was one of the most popular an d successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Suspense! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | iHeart



The Man in the Trench Coat - The Whistler | 06/17/1951 (Ep472)
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#472
07/04/2026

The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Whistler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


Voodoo - The Shadow | 03/30/1941 (Ep221)
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#221
07/03/2026

The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media...


Ten Dollar Bill - Dark Venture | 08/14/1945
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#1
07/02/2026

Dark Venture was an American psychological thriller, anthology format radio series aired during 1946 and 1947. The series ran for 52 episodes, but only seventeen episodes have been recovered so far. The introduction to Dark Venture started with this narration, read by John Lake: “Over the minds of mortal men come many shadows… shadows of greed and hate, jealousy and fear. Darkness is absence of light… so in the sudden shadows which fog the minds of men and are to be found in the strange impulses which urge them on to their venture…in the dark". The stories on Dark Venture gave the...


The Mystery of Marie Roget - Suspense | 02/07/1960 (Ep839)
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#839
07/01/2026

Suspense was one of the most popular an d successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Suspense! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | iHeart



Murder of Byron Blake - The Whistler | 06/24/1951 (Ep473)
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#473
06/30/2026

The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Whistler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon



The Signal Man - Lights Out | 08/24/1946 (Ep08)
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#8
06/29/2026

Lights Out was one of the premier American old time radio programs and was devoted primarily to horror and the supernatural. Created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Arch Oboler, versions of Lights Out aired on different networks, at various times, from January 3, 1934 to the summer of 1947 and the series eventually made the transition to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Lights Out! Find all our radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. Podcasts @ Apple | Spreaker | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


Murder from the Grave - The Shadow | 04/06/1941 (Ep222)
Murder from the Grave - The Shadow | 04/06/1941 (Ep222) episode artwork
#222
06/28/2026

The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media...


Sorry, Wrong Number - Suspense | 02/14/1960 (Ep840)
Sorry, Wrong Number - Suspense | 02/14/1960 (Ep840) episode artwork
06/27/2026


The House on Hainsley - The Whistler | 07/01/1951 (Ep474)
The House on Hainsley - The Whistler | 07/01/1951 (Ep474) episode artwork
#474
06/26/2026

The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Whistler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


Death on the Rails - The Shadow | 04/13/1941 (Ep223)
Death on the Rails - The Shadow | 04/13/1941 (Ep223) episode artwork
#223
06/25/2026

The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media...


Murder Goes Free - The Mysterious Traveler | 03/31/1945 (Ep067)
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#67
06/24/2026

The Mysterious Traveler was an anthology radio series that ran from 1943-1952. The program crossed over several genres, however, most episodes were mysteries - both natural and supernatural. Despite its long run, only 71 episodes were recovered. The Mysterious Traveler was written and directed by Robert Arthur and David Kogan. The series was also produced as a magazine and comic book.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Mysterious Traveler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. Podcasts @ Apple | Spreaker | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon <...


Crank Letter - Suspense | 02/21/1960 (Ep841)
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#841
06/23/2026

Suspense was one of the most popular an d successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Suspense! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | iHeart


The Witness - The Whistler | 07/08/1951 (Ep475)
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#475
06/22/2026

The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Whistler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


Dragon's Tongue Murders - The Shadow | 10/12/1941 (Ep227)
Dragon's Tongue Murders - The Shadow | 10/12/1941 (Ep227) episode artwork
#227
06/21/2026

The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media...


Man In The Middle - Lights Out | 08/25/1945
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#1
06/20/2026

Lights Out was one of the premier American old time radio programs and was devoted primarily to horror and the supernatural. Created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Arch Oboler, versions of Lights Out aired on different networks, at various times, from January 3, 1934 to the summer of 1947 and the series eventually made the transition to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Lights Out! Find all our radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. Podcasts @ Apple | Spreaker | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon


Lt. Langer's Last Collection - Suspense | 02/28/1960 (Ep842)
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#842
06/19/2026

Suspense was one of the most popular an d successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.

Hope you enjoy this episode of Suspense! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | iHeart



Autumn Song - The Whistler | 07/22/1951 (Ep477)
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#477
06/18/2026

The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone, always ending with a twist. The Whistler was later adapted to television.

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Whistler! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon



The Hoodoo Ship - The Shadow | 10/19/1941 (Ep228)
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#228
06/17/2026

The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. He was an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to "cloud men's minds." The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character. The Shadow has been adapted in many forms of media...