Best Time Warp Studios Podcasts (2025)

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A Logic Named Joe - Old Time Radio Sci-Fi 43:55

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Long before Silicon Valley, TikTok, or the age of algorithms, a pulp sci-fi writer named Murray Leinster imagined a world where machines got a little too smart. In 1947 he wrote A Logic Named Joe—a story so ahead of its time it feels uncanny even now. Just a few years later, the tale came crackling to life on the radio anthology Dimension X in 1950…

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The Dunwich Horror - Old Time Radio Horror 45:33

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This week, the Shiver Show goes deep into the strange and twisted mind of H.P. Lovecraft with The Dunwich Horror. This episode first aired on the terrific old time radio series, Suspense, in 1945. H.P Lovecraft is know as one of the masters of creepy tales and The Dunwich Horror does not disappoint. Some might say the story is intriguing; others sa…

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Report on the Barnhouse Effect - Old Time Radio Sci-Fi 43:50

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This week, The Shiver Show crackles to life with telekinetic intensity in this 1950 sci-fi episode from the Suspense series, Report on the Barnhouse Effect. This episode is a daring dive into the paranormal from the first published short story by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Before Slaughterhouse-Five, before Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. exploded onto the …

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The Third Man - Old Time Radio Crime 58:31

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Step into Cold War Vienna with this 1951 radio drama, The Third Man. Brought to us by the Lux Radio Theatre, this episode features Joseph Cotton as Holly Martin and Evelyn Keyes as Anna Schmidt. Based on an adaptation of Graeme Greene's novella of the same name, the Third Man is treat for old time radio fans, as well as fans of noir film. We have r…

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The Lady in the Lake - Old Time Radio Crime 58:04

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Put on your snap-brim fedora, cinch up a trench coat, and get ready to immerse yourself in a noir-drenched mystery with our Old Time Radio classic, The Lady in the Lake. Originally airing in 1949 on the Lux Radio Theatre, this thrilling adaptation brings Raymond Chandler’s hard-boiled detective, Philip Marlowe, to life in a gripping drama that you …

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Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Old Time Radio Adventure 54:31

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Put on your head lamp and get ready to go deep in this old time radio adventure, Journey to the Centre of the Earth. This is an adaptation of Jules Verne's 1864 science fiction adventure, which blended geology and fantasy, and remains a classic of 19th-century literature. This radio drama first aired in 1977 on the General Mills Adventure Radio Sho…

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To Have and Have Not - Old Time Radio Intrigue 57:22

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This week on The Shiver Show, we bring you romance and wartime intrigue with this 1946 Lux Radio Theater adaptation of To Have and Have Not, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. This old time radio classic reimagines Ernest Hemingway’s hard-edged novella with crackling dialogue, a new setting, and a romance between two strangers with nothing…

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea - Old Time Radio Adventure 55:25

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🌊 New Episode Alert: The Shiver Show Dives into a Jules Verne Classic! Set your imagination free with this week’s episode of The Shiver Show, as we plunge headfirst into the 1977 old time radio production of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea—a gripping adaptation of Jules Verne’s 1869 classic novel. Travel beneath the waves aboard the Nautilus,…

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The Big Clock - Old Time Crime Radio 55:58

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This week on The Shiver Show, Mary and Greg dive into a shadowy world of suspense and betrayal with a chilling feature episode: The Big Clock. Adapted from the classic thriller novel by Kenneth Fearing, this noir gem delivers a tightly wound tale of murder, manipulation—and a man hunting himself. Ray Milland stars as George Stroud, a crime reporter…

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Theseus & Ariadne 8: “I never imagined such beautiful strangeness…” 28:39

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As they set sail with the tributes for Athens, Ariadne and Theseus dream of their future together. But a rest stop on the island of Naxos reveals how quickly the Fates can alter the future for humans - and for the gods. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and …

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Theseus & Ariadne 7: “You must be my breakfast.” 19:23

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The moon is full, and Minos’s guards take Theseus deep within the labyrinth to face the Minotaur. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co…

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Theseus & Ariadne 6: “You're giving me Labrys? The sacred weapon of Knossos?” 19:50

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Ariadne must confront her mother, Queen Pasiphae, and enlist Daedalus and Icarus in her plan to help Theseus survive. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collect…

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The Lost Race - Old Time Radio SciFi 30:16

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New Episode of The Shiver Show Podcast: 1950 Sci-Fi Radio Drama The Lost Race – A Space Mystery We're going deep into the cosmos with an old time radio science fiction goodie, The Lost Race (1950), from the terrific Dimension X series. This is a gripping tale about a crew of space explorers who become marooned on a mysterious planet, their ship dis…

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Theseus & Ariadne 5: ““Let’s see you try to play games with the Minotaur!” 21:15

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The Athenian tributes' brilliant performance in the second bull dance infuriates King Minos of Crete. His daughter Ariadne faces a fateful choice - will she defy her father? Or will Theseus have to face the Minotaur alone? Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator a…

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North of Polaris - Old Time Radio Sci-Fi 29:38

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Venture into Deep Space with North of Polaris, a Sci-Fi Radio Classic Starring William Conrad Step into the shadowy stillness of deep space with North of Polaris, a gripping and thought-provoking science fiction drama from the golden age of Old Time Radio. Originally aired in 1956 as part of the innovative CBS Radio Workshop series, this haunting e…

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Theseus & Ariadne 4: “Who puts a surprise for a kid under a huge heavy rock?!” 25:30

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Despite their different gods, countries, and customs, our young heroes find they have more in common than they thought when Theseus tells Ariadne about how he discovered his true origins. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Li…

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Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Old Time Horror 55:31

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This week on The Shiver Show, we plunge into one of the most haunting tales of duality ever written: Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Join hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn as they guide you through the chilling 1974 CBS Radio Mystery Theater adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella—a radio drama that explores the terrifying conflict betwee…

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Theseus & Ariadne 3: “Snakes are slimy and sneaky and ewwww, I just don’t like them!” 23:15

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Princess Ariadne leads Theseus to her dream chamber deep within the labyrinth. Once Theseus can get over his fear of snakes, the love-struck teenagers talk about their lives and share a few secrets. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie B…

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The Night The Fog Came - Old Time Radio Horror 32:43

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This week on The Shiver Show, get lost in a swirling nightmare with the 1953 radio drama classic, The Night the Fog Came. Atmospheric, suspenseful, and apocalyptic, this old-time radio horror gem tells the story of a small group of people who discover that the creeping fog enveloping their town isn’t just a “bit of weather”—it’s an agent of doom. A…

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Theseus & Ariadne 2: “Are you ready for the death-defying spectacle of the decade?” 22:12

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The atmosphere is electric in the central square of Knossos as the city gathers to watch the Athenian tributes dance with a very dangerous bull. Bloodthirsty cheers erupt whenever the tributes are threatened by sharp horns and hooves. But not everyone in the audience is rooting for the bull. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Founda…

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The Perfect Script - Old Time Radio Suspense 33:07

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This week’s bone-chilling episode features 'The Perfect Script' (1947), a near-forgotten treasure from The Hall of Fantasy Series. A powerful radio producer... A secluded beach house... And a young writer with a gift for suspense. When the offer of a lifetime turns into a nightmare, the lines between ambition and obsession vanish. What begins as a …

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Theseus & Ariadne 1: "No tributes have ever returned to Athens..." 21:46

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Newly-crowned prince Theseus and thirteen brave young Athenians sail across the wine-dark sea towards the island of Crete. They are tributes, destined for the lair of the monstrous Minotaur. But Eros, the mischievous god of love, has other plans for our young hero and his crew… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Br…

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Theseus & Ariadne: Live from Mount Olympus Season Six Trailer 2:09

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When King Minos of Crete demands fourteen young Athenians to feed to the monstrous Minotaur, Prince Theseus and a lively group of teenagers set sail. In Knossos, Minos expects his daughter Princess Ariadne to watch quietly as the Athenian tributes meet their gruesome deaths. But Eros, mischievous god of love, takes aim with his arrows, intertwining…

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The Plantagent Matter - Old Time Crime Radio 1:00:22

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Gentlemen, put on your snap-brim fedoras and ladies, practice your best sashay! The Shiver Show brings you a spine-tingling dive into old time radio crime with The Plantagent Matter, from the legendary Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar series. This week, we unseal the case files of America’s most "action-packed insurance investigator with the most action-…

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On a Country Road - Old Time Radio Suspense 30:39

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A dark stormy night, a killer on the loose, and car problems! This week on the Shiver Show, we're taking you on a journey of suspense with a classic radio drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat—On a Country Road (1950). Featuring the incomparable voice talents of Cary Grant and Cathy Lewis, this episode is a masterclass in tension. On a …

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The Ben Justin Murder Case - Old Time Radio Crime 30:11

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Step into the thrilling world of The Ben Justin Murder Case from the iconic Broadway's My Beat series. This 1950 episode has been remastered at Time Warp Studios and includes commentary by Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn. Broadway Is My Beat, was a detective radio show that ran from 1949 to 1954 on CBS. Larry Thor stars as Detective Danny Clover, a homi…

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Behind the Locked Door - Old Time Horror 31:39

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Step into the mystery, suspense, and horror of old time radio drama, Behind The Locked Door. This chilling episode, from the iconic Mysterious Traveler radio series, originally broadcast in 1949. It was so popular that it was rebroadcast many times over the years. The episode tells the story of an archaeologist, his friend, and a Native American gu…

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"Everything is part warp and part weft." 6:56

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Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, is also the goddess of weaving – remember how she taught Pandora? They stood together at a huge loom made from tree branches, with clay weights on the bottom of each warp thread. Those ancient looms are rare these days – but we found one in an apartment in upper Manhattan, where scholar Beth Clancy weaves both clo…

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The Birds - Old Time Radio Horror 58:40

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You've seen the iconic Hitchcock film from 1963, and perhaps you've read Daphne Du Maurier's chilling story. Now, experience The Birds like never before in this spine-tingling radio drama, produced by The Lux Radio Theatre (1953). This immersive horror production delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense with stellar voice performances, including the inc…

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Brave New World - Old Time Radio Science Fiction 59:52

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Get ready for an unforgettable journey to the year 2495! The Shiver Show brings you the 1956 radio drama, Brave New World, introduced and narrated by the visionary author Aldous Huxley. Originally published in 1932, Brave New World is one of the most provocative and influential novels of all time. Ranked among the top 100 greatest novels ever writt…

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The Lonely Road - Old Time Radio Crime 29:38

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This week, The Shiver Show serves up a suspenseful love triangle called, The Lonely Road. Gregory Peck plays Steve, a handsome young man, married to a wealthy, older woman (Cathy Lewis). When Steve becomes fatally attracted to the new housekeeper (Maria Palmer), he begins to forget his wedding vows. Written by Mary North and produced by William Spi…

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Murder Through the Looking Glass - Old Time Radio Crime 30:48

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In this week’s episode of The Shiver Show, we go back to 1949 for an old time radio crime classic, Murder Through the Looking Glass. Gregory Peck stars as Jeffrey Bruno, a man caught in a web of murder, mystery, and mind games. With Peck’s masterful performance, you'll be on the edge of your seat as he tries to understand whether he has committed a…

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The Thing on the Fourble Board - Old Time Radio Horror 34:54

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Prick up your ears and listen to The Thing on the Fourble Board', a chilling old-time radio play that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish! This 1940 episode from the Quiet Please horror radio series, masterfully blends the suspense of an oil rig in the fields of California with a terrifying mystery that grows with each passi…

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The Hitchhiker - Old Time Radio Horror 42:31

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The Hitchhiker is a chilling horror drama that aired on the Suspense series in 1942 and has gripped listeners ever since. Written by the brilliant Lucille Fletcher and featuring haunting music by Fletcher's husband, Bernard Herrmann, this timeless tale is a masterclass in tension and atmosphere. Orson Welles delivers a tour-de-force performance as …

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The Time Machine - Old Time Radio Science Fiction 42:19

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Who isn't fascinated with the idea of time travel? This episode of the Shiver Show features, The Time Machine, an episode that first aired on the Escape Series in 1950. The Time Machine was written by H.G. Wells in 1895, when he was only twenty-nine. This episode has superb performances by Jeff Corey (as Doctor Dudley) and Eric Rolf (as Fallen) and…

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The Philadelphia Story - Old Time Radio Romance 45:34

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Time for a change of mood with this terrific 1947 romantic comedy, The Philadelphia Story, based on the 1939 Broadway play of the same name by Philip Barry. Spy Magazine wants to get an exclusive story on the wedding of a socialite Tracy Lord, but can't get their journalists 'inside'. Enter ex-husband, Dexter, who has unresolved feelings for Tracy.…

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The Martian Chronicles - Old Time Radio Science Fiction 43:12

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This week on The Shiver Show, we're taking you on a thrilling journey to Mars and back with The Martian Chronicles—an unforgettable episode from the Dimension X radio series (1950)! This series of tales by Ray Bradbury chronicles humanity's first attempts to colonize the Red Planet. The stories are told from the human and the Martian perspective, m…

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Casablanca - Old Time Radio Suspense 43:50

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On the The Shiver Show, we usually dive into crime, horror, and science fiction, but in this episode, we're bringing you a classic tale of doomed love in the exotic city of Casablanca. Get ready to grab a tissue box—this one’s a tear-jerker! Released in 1942, the film Casablanca was politically charged, coinciding with the Allied invasion of North …

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Best In Show 2024 - Old Time Radio 35:14

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In our last episode for 2024, Greg and Mary look back over the year and pick their favourite old time radio episodes in the four genres of Crime, Horror, Science Fiction and Suspense. If you're looking for tips on what to listen to, Greg and Mary have chosen the 'creme de la creme' of old time radio dramas in terms of compelling story-telling, imme…

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Old Time Radio Horror 59:37

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The Picture of Dorian Gray is a 1974 episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, based on the 1891 novel by Oscar Wilde. George Lowther adapted and condensed the story, which spans eighteen years, into a tight, fifty-minute episode You will hear strong performances from voice actors Nick Pryor as Dorian Gray, Norman Rose as Basil, and Roger DeKoven a…

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Dracula - Old Time Radio Horror 59:54

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Our Shiver Show episode this week is the horror classic, Dracula, from an 1949 episode on CBC Radio. This drama serves a feast of vampire lore, a creepy music score, and wonderful performances by actors Lorne Green as Count Dracula, Lister Sinclair as Van Helsing, Bud Knapp as Doctor Stewart and Naver Moore as Renfield. This adaptation for radio by…

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Frankenstein - Old Time Radio Horror 43:26

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Few stories have inspired film, television and radio as much as Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. This 1952 old time radio drama from the Suspense series condenses Shelley's novel into a tight thirty minute episode. This production has wonderful performances by the lead voice actors, Hebert Marshall and Joseph Kerns, and immersive sound …

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Sleeping Draught - Old Time Radio Suspense 46:48

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A ship, full of convicts, bound for Australia in the late 1700's, makes its way through rough seas. As supplies run low, and tensions rise, Captain Gore and first mate Finch become wary of their shackled passengers. An enterprising convict named Jonathan Abbey proposes to the captain that Abbey can disarm the convicts, but the captain must let him …

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They Bite - Science Fiction 40:15

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They Bite has it all: Vietnam war veterans with PTSD, dinosaur bones, nefarious military activity, and things that slither in the desert. They Bite first aired in 1981, on the Nightfall series, and it will have you on the edge of your seat until the end. Greg and Mary talk about the cool rock & roll transition music, the immersive ambient desert so…

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Three Skeleton Key - Old Time Radio 38:09

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Step back in time to a haunting, horror adventure with the classic old-time radio thriller Three Skeleton Key, which originally aired on March 17, 1950. Based on a short story by the French author Georges-Gustave Toudouze, this spine-chilling tale, featuring the iconic voice of Vincent Price. Three Skeleton Key takes us to a remote lighthouse off t…

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Pandora 3: “No one else gets to tell the story that defines you.” 26:49

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Pandora and Epimetheus are surrounded by a gaggle of adorable granddaughters, who want to know – could their grandmother really be the reason for all the bad things in the world? Only Pandora can tell the real story… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and sho…

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Dragnet - The Werewolf - Old Time Radio 35:34

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Tune in to this riveting crime classic, Dragnet—The Werewolf. Written by Jack Webb, who also stars as the steadfast detective, Joe Friday, this radio play first aired on June 17, 1949. The production blends classic crime noir with a chilling dash of the supernatural. Based on a real police case that was investigated in Los Angeles in the 1940's, a …

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Pandora 2: “I knew you’d be wise! You’re Pandora - she who gives all!” 26:58

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Athena gets to share her story of Pandora’s creation, and includes a few juicy twists and turns that few have ever heard before. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based thea…

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When The Worlds Met - Old Time Radio 44:53

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When The Worlds Met is a sci-fi radio drama that first aired in 1950. It predicted an encounter between Martians and Earthlings in the year 2020 (right in the height of COVID as it turns out). Will there be social distancing and face masks? Greg Flynn and Mary Labrie talk about this fun radio drama, its cool futuristic technology, and an ideal itin…

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Pandora 1: "Zeus said it must stay closed - it must!" 25:15

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When Prometheus betrays him by stealing fire, Zeus commands Hephaestus to create a beautiful woman out of clay. Hermes gives her the perfect name: Pandora - all the gifts - and escorts her to earth as a gift for the mudmen. But is Zeus's beautiful gift actually an evil wrapped in beauty? Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation…