25 Best Classic Audio Drama Podcasts

1. Lux Radio Theater

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Lux Radio Theater, one of the genuine classic radio anthology series (NBC Blue Network (1934-1935); CBS (1935-1955), adapted first Broadway stage works, and then (especially) films to hour-long live radio presentations. It quickly became the most popular dramatic anthology series on radio, running more than twenty years. The program always began with an announcer proclaiming, 'Ladies and gentlemen, Lux presents Hollywood!' Cecil B. DeMille was the host of the series each Monday evening from June 1, 1936, until January 22, 1945.MORE Producer/Network Humphrey-Camardella
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2. Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

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Popular radio programs of the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s
Host Dwight Allen
Producer/Network Dwight Allen
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 34 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

3. Radio Theater Channel

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A mix of classic & modern radio shows - most with restored audio
Producer/Network The Radio Entertainment Network
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 2.9KTwitter 1.6K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Apr 2012 Get Email Contact

4. Cryptic Canticles presents Dracula

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Cryptic Canticles brings you Bram Stoker's Dracula presented as a Radio Play, released on the days of the journal entries in podcast format. The text is taken from Bram Stoker's classic novel, but presented in character with enhanced audio and music effects.MORE Producer/Network Cryptic Canticles
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 187 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. Hopalong Cassidy

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Hopalong Cassidy rode the radio air waves from 1950 to 1952. His popularity grew and grew, every time his show was heard. These radio shows, together with his movies and television shows helped make him one of the all-time most popular heroes of western fiction and cinema. His popularity continues to grow each year, as generations new and old delight in the classic tales of this American hero.MORE Producer/Network Unknown
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Uncle Erich Presents™ - Classic Radio Shows, Crime, Suspense, Murder Mysteries

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'Uncle Erich Presents™' - Classic Crime, Murder and Suspense Mysteries. Give your eyes a rest. Grab a cold drink, turn the lights down low, snuggle back on the sofa and let your imagination flow while listening to an exciting old Classic Radio show. Episodes are added every Sunday from fictional crime stories to suspense. Enjoy ! Visit Uncle Erich's website at https://UncleErich.com If you enjoy listening to these classic radio episodes, please consider buying Uncle Erich a cup of coffee at BuyMeACoffee.com/ClassicRadio - Thanks a million !MORE Producer/Network Uncle Erich
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. DASH

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Ripped from the pages of the hit indie comic book, this audio drama is a reimagined queer take on a classic genre that's a blend of noir, horror, comedy, and mystery. 1940, Los Angeles. Openly gay private eye Dash Malone investigates strange and mysterious cases that have surprising links to his sordid past, his tumultuous love life, and an ancient power not seen in centuries. Can he conquer the monsters of the past to stop a terrifying future from occurring? 'A love letter, a critique, and a kick in the ass to the modern moment long overdue.' - Comic book writer Steve Orlando...MORE Hosts Dave Ebersole, Delia Gable
Producer/Network Lightbooth Blackout
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 60 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Radio Drama

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Classic Dramas achieved widespread popularity within a decade of its initial development in the 1920s. By the 1940s, it was a leading international popular entertainment.
Producer/Network Humphrey Camardella Productions
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 75 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Drama X Theater

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Radio adaptations of classic Hollywood movies and original scripts written by some of Tinseltown's top writers. Features many of Hollywood's biggest and most famous actors of the time: Marlene Dietrich, Clark Gable, Betty Davis, Ida Lupino, Spencer Tracy, and many more. Programs include Lux Radio Theater, The Ford Theater, Academy Award Theater and more.New episodes published weekly. For FREE you can listen to and download all my podcast at https://otr.duane.media. Feedback and comments welcome at my email: ****@duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr- Thank you and enjoy.MORE Producer/Network duane Old Time Radio
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 12Twitter 5Instagram 77 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Suspense and Horror Retro Radio Podcast

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Audio dramas from the era of classic radio. Chills, thrills, Suspense, ghost stories, and dark fantasy. Get your fix for creepy tales just like your grand parents used to do. Turn out the light and listen in the dark, if you dare.MORE Host Keith Heltsley
Producer/Network Keith Heltsley
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Classic Radio Drama

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https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! 'Classic Radio Drama' offers a dive into the golden age of radio, where every episode brings to life rich stories filled with intrigue, romance, and conflict. Perfect for those who cherish the art of spoken word and dramatic flair.MORE Producer/Network solgoodmedia.com
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12. Classic Radio Detectives

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https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! 'Classic Radio Detectives' invites you to tune in to the thrilling world of detective radio plays. Experience gripping tales of deduction and danger as each broadcast recreates the atmospheric tension of the past's most beloved detective stories.MORE Producer/Network solgoodmedia.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Classic Radio Drama

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https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! Classic Radio Drama brings back the best of theatrical performances from the golden era of radio with compelling storytelling and strong characters.MORE Producer/Network solgoodmedia.com
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14. Gunsmoke

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Dive into the thrilling adventures of 'Gunsmoke,' a classic radio western series that brings to life the lawless frontier town of Dodge City. Follow Marshal Matt Dillon as he battles outlaws, solves crimes, and brings justice to the wild west. Perfect for fans of westerns and historical dramas, 'Gunsmoke' offers a gripping auditory experience that transports you to a bygone era.MORE Producer/Network Macdonnell & Meston
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Classic Drama Audiobooks

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Rediscover the timeless allure of dramatic storytelling with 'Classic Drama Audiobooks.' This podcast brings full-length classic drama novels to life, immersing listeners in captivating tales of human emotion, conflict, and resolution. Perfect for book lovers and drama enthusiasts, each episode transports you into the heart of celebrated literary masterpieces. Experience the beauty of the written word, beautifully narrated for your listening pleasure.MORE Producer/Network The Podcast Network
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16. Baron Sordor's Theatre of the Doomed

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Baron Sordor's Theatre of the Doomed takes you back to a golden age when live radio plays ruled the airwaves and Orson Wells' Mercury Theatre convinced an entire nation they were under attack by Martians. Paying homage to 1960's classics like the Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits, The Theatre of the Doomed features performances from a bevy of incredible Australian actors as well as Jeff Martin from The Tea Party as Baron Sordor himself!Website: www.bloodbrainsandaliens.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/bloodbrainsandaliensFacebook: www.facebook...MORE Host Aaron Harvie
Producer/Network Blood, Brains & Aliens
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 176Facebook 458Twitter 3.5KInstagram 77.4K Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Mysteries at Midnight - Mystery Stories read in the soothing style of a bedtime story

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Relax to Mysteries read in the soothing style of a bedtime story. Mysteries at Midnight is a Podcast exclusively dedicated to classic mystery stories featuring the likes of Agatha Christie's Poirot, Sherlock Holmes and Father Brown, as well as a whole array of other classic short story and novel mysteries.So, whether you want to sleep to a classic bedtime story or simply listen, Mysteries at Midnight is the Podcast for you. Brought to you by Sleep Cove the number one Sleep Podcast globally. So please get comfortable as Christopher reads a mystery.MORE Host Christopher Fitton
Producer/Network Sleep Cove Studios
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 207 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Fox Podcasts

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Classic Radio Drama and Comedy
Producer/Network Tony Holland-Martin
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Cowboy Classics Old Time Radio Shows Westerns

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Welcome to Cowboy Classics, your ultimate destination for the best Old Time Radio Shows featuring classic Westerns. Our podcast takes you back to the Golden Age of Radio when the American frontier was the Wild West and adventures were the norm. Join us as we saddle up and ride off into the sunset with vintage radio shows that feature the rugged and daring heroes of the West. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic entertainment of Retro Audio and Vintage Drama that has captivated audiences for generations...MORE Host Shelby Green Media
Producer/Network Cowboy Classics Old Time Radio Westerns / Shelby Green Media
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20. HAUNTED: The Audio Drama

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HAUNTED: The Audio Drama tells the story of reclusive alcoholic writer James Hunter, bubbly enthusiastic podcaster Abigail Corbin and police officer Dan Cowell as they investigate strange and seemingly unexplainable phenomenon. Told in a classic serial format with episodes raging from suspenseful thrillers, to spine tingling horrors to laugh-out-loud comedies, HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is a horror adventure series that feels like Doctor Who crossed with The X Files. Season 3 currently releasing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Impala Films
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 188 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. Project Audion: Classic Audio Dramas for Modern Times

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Network Radio of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s - the precursor to today's podcasting - was a golden era for Audio Theatre. Project Audion selects the most interesting examples of these vintage audio plays - often from lost scripts that haven't been heard or performed in decades - and recreates them in real-time using top-notch voice actors from across the country and vintage production techniques. The result: a timeless treat for your ears.MORE Producer/Network Larry Groebe
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. M.U.S.E.

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What happens when classic stories go wrong? Our heroes go in and fix them, of course! Journey into beloved classics alongside our storyverse adventurers Cassidy and CRONICL. The immersive 3D sound design will place you in the room with the likes of Scrooge, Elizabeth Bennet, Dracula and more.Brought to you by Dayton Writers Movement and Realm. Created by the makers of The Hidden People and Uncanny Valley.MORE Producer/Network Realm
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. GOLDEN CLASSIC RADIO SHOWS

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Listen to Classic Radio Shows From time passed by and let your imagination run wild. The Golden Age of Radio, also known as the old-time radio era, was an era of radio programming in which radio was the dominant electronic home entertainment medium. It began with the birth of commercial radio broadcasting in the early 1920s and lasted through the 1960s, when television gradually superseded radio as the medium of choice for scripted programming, variety and dramatic shows.MORE Host Richard Crowder
Producer/Network My Classic Radio Shows
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24. Old Time Icebox

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All the best of Old Time Radio recreated by the Icebox Radio Theater.
Producer/Network The Icebox Radio Theater
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25. Mystery on the Air

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Classic stories of mystery and suspense from some of the greatest authors of all time, adapted here for the Theatre of Imagination.
Producer/Network The Icebox Radio Theater
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 23 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact