40 Best Golden Age Podcasts

1. Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

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Presenting the best detectives from the Golden Age of Radio. Each week, we'll bring you an episode starring one of Old Time Radio's greatest detectives and the story behind the show. Join us for adventures of Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade, Johnny Dollar, and many more.more Host Jack Mooney
Producer/Network Mean Streets Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.3KFacebook 710Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 111 min Format Extended Since Apr 2013 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Splat Attack Podcast

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90s Nickelodeon fans and celebrities join Alex and his crew of co-hosts as they explore a Slime Tank full of nostalgic memories together to honor and preserve The Golden Age of Nick for generations to come. Episode formats range from Episode Reviews to Versus, all centered around carefully hand-picked topics for our Slimesters (fans) each season.more Hosts Alex Nantz, Manny Oramas, Kiley Eberhard, Catherine Jersey, Jorde Durden
Producer/Network Alex Nantz
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 40Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)

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Listen to the adventures of that man with the action-packed account, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. From 1949-62, the freelance insurance investigator relayed his adventures to the golden age of radio listeners via his action-packed account. In one of the longest-running old-time radio mystery detective programs.Six actors played Johnny Dollar. Currently, we're posting episodes starring Bob Bailey, the best-loved of the Johnny Dollar actors every Tuesday and Friday...more Host Adam Graham
Producer/Network Adam's Old Time Radio
Email ****@greatdetectives.net
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.1K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

4. Choice Classic Radio Drama & Horror | Old Time Radio

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Choice Classic Radio brings to you old time radio tales sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! Tune in for the most thrilling mystery, suspense, drama and horror stories the Golden Age of Radio has to offer!more Producer/Network Choice Classic Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 76Facebook 1.9KTwitter 43 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

5. Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio

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Old time radio fans! Choice Classic Radio brings to you old time radio's greatest detectives! Each day we feature a program chosen from the most popular shows of the period. So sit back and enjoy the best detectives The Golden Age of Radio has to offer!more Producer/Network Choice Classic Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 331Facebook 1.9KTwitter 43 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Time Mousechine: A Disney Channel Podcast

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Hosts Bekah Stogner and Hunter Martin talk about the golden age of Disney Channel including DCOMS, TV episodes, music, games, and more. If it ever aired at 8/7c, it's fair game, baby!
Hosts Bekah Stogner, Hunter Martin
Producer/Network Authentic Podcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 46Twitter 53Instagram 13.6K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Harold's Old Time Radio

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Radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio. The time before television and the family all sat around the radio and listened to the shows of the time like ,The Shadow,Abbott & Costello, Amos & Andy,Dragnet and many more.more Host Harold Cheetham
Producer/Network Harolds Old Time Radio
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 130Facebook 687 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. I Love Old Time Radio

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Host Vinny Hébert presents classic old-time radio programs from crime fighters to comedians. We travel to the Golden Age of Radio and present many well-known, and lesser-known classic radio programs.more Host Vinny Hu00e9bert
Producer/Network Vinny Hébert
Email ****@iloveoldtimeradio.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 65Facebook 4.2KTwitter 458 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society

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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society Podcast revisits the great horror and suspense shows from the golden age of radio, including tales from Suspense, Lights Out Everybody, The Witch's Tale, The Shadow, and more. Each episode features a classic, or maybe-not-so classic story from the scary old-time radio vault, complete with historical notes and nerdy trivia. At the end of each podcast, your hosts, Tim, Joshua and Eric discuss the merits of the story and decide whether or not it stands the test of time.more Hosts Tim Uren, Joshua English Scrimshaw, Eric Webster
Producer/Network Ghoulish Delights
Email ****@ghoulishdelights.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 414 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Just Old Time Radio

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Just Old Time Radio takes you back to the early days of Radio and its wide varity of shows from the golden age of radio that will appeal to everyone young or old.
Host Dennis Humphrey
Producer/Network Humphrey Camardella Productions
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 155 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Baron Sordor's Theatre of the Doomed

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Baron Sordor's Theatre of the Doomed is a horror audio drama that takes you back to a golden age when live radio plays ruled the airwaves and Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre convinced an entire nation they were under attack by Martians. Paying homage to 1960s anthology horror classics like The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits , this retro horror podcast blends supernatural horror, dark fiction, and cinematic storytelling into a rich, immersive experience...more Host Aaron Harvie
Producer/Network Blood, Brains & Aliens
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 115Facebook 479Twitter 3.5KInstagram 82.9K Avg Length 89 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. American Radio Theater

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American Radio Theater's podcast of audio drama as it was done in the Golden Age of Radio. ART re-creates programs which do not exist in recorded form using the original scripts from that era. ART also produces new audio dramas using techniques developed and tested during that Golden Age.more Host Joy Jackson
Producer/Network American Radio Theater
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 71 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2009 Get Email Contact

13. Classic Detective Stories

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Step into the shadows with Tony Walker in the captivating podcast, 'Classic Detective Stories.' From the intricate puzzles of the Golden Age to the gritty streets of the Hardboiled era, this podcast traverses the thrilling landscape of crime fiction. Each week, delve into timeless tales penned by masters like Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Raymond Chandler, Edgar Allan Poe, and Dashiell Hammett.Starting from Edgar Allan Poe's groundbreaking 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' the series spans decades up to the 1950s, exploring the rich heritage of detective literature...more Host Tony Walker
Producer/Network John Anthony Walker
Email ****@classicghost.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 156 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Classic Radio Rewind (Old Time Radio)

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Classic Radio Rewind is a podcast that takes you back to the golden age of radio, when dramas, comedies, mysteries, and adventures filled the airwaves. Every week, you'll hear two hours of some of the best radio shows from the 1930s to the 1960s, featuring stars like Orson Welles, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, and more. Whether you're a fan of old-time radio or just curious about the history of broadcasting, Classic Radio Rewind is the podcast for you...more Host Barry Slinker
Producer/Network WOTR Radio Network
Email ****@wotrradionetwork.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. True Crime Historian

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Tales of classic scandals, scoundrels and scourges told through vintage newspaper accounts from the golden age of yellow journalism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support .more Host Richard O Jones
Producer/Network Pulpular Media
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 868Twitter 799 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Case Closed! (old time radio)

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Crime stories from the golden age. Old Time Radio is filled with cops, robbers, and private investigators...Lets reopen the cases and hear these great stories again!
Producer/Network RelicRadio.com
Email ****@relicradio.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 847Facebook 2.7KTwitter 1.2K Since Jul 2008 Get Email Contact

17. Old Time Radiocast

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Here on the Old Time Radiocast, we take the most horrifying tales from the golden age of radio, clean them up, and remaster them for your listening pleasure, preserving the very best era in audio entertainment with stories of suspense, mystery and horror.  Here you'll find the most terrifying episodes of your favorite old time radio shows like Suspense, Dark Fantasy, The Whistler, and many more. Listen with the whole family, or dare to turn down the lights and listen alone. Every week we'll be presenting double feature of exciting and historic radio broadcasts on the Old Time Radiocast!more Host Andy Tate
Producer/Network Cryptic County
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 213 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. The Rialto Report

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The Rialto Report podcast is dedicated to the golden age of adult film in New York. It features interviews, profiles and features of the actors, directors, distributors, cinema owners, crew members and anyone else who was a part of making it happen… from the great and the good, to the notorious and the obscure, you'll find them all covered here.more Host Ashley West
Email ****@therialtoreport.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 649 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast

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Welcome to Stars of the Golden Age, a podcast about Old Hollywood and the classic film era, where you can learn about the lives of legends from film, music, and the birth of television during Hollywood's Golden Age and the few years surrounding it. I will dive into the early lives that led to stardom for some of the biggest names in Old Hollywood, and the subsequent lives behind the scenes… and I'll shine the light on some lesser known names as well. I will talk about their careers, of course, but my main focus is their lives away from the cameras...more Host Erin Carlson
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 67 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. The Writers Panel

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The definitive insider's guide to our current golden age of television, Ben Blacker's The Writers Panel is an ever expanding anthology of live convention panels and intimate in-studio interviews with the writers, producers, and show runners responsible for all the shows you can't stop watching. Over the course of nearly 500 episodes and counting, The Writers Panel has sat across from guests such as Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad), Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs...more Host Ben Blacker
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 982Facebook 7K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

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Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Hot Copy, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs...more Host Adam Graham
Producer/Network Adam's Old Time Radio
Email ****@greatdetectives.net
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 2.3K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio

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The Great Adventures of Old Time Radio invites you on a thrilling journey through the Golden Age of audio storytelling. Hosted by Adam Graham—creator of the award-nominated Great Detectives of Old Time Radio —this twice-weekly series brings you the most daring, pulse-pounding tales from the golden microphones of the 1930s to the 1960s. From rocket-fueled space operas to wartime espionage, jungle heroics to crime tales soaked in noir and intrigue, each episode delivers high-stakes excitement and vintage charm...more Host Adam Graham
Email ****@greatdetectives.net
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. Lost Ballparks

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Lost Ballparks with Mike Koser is a podcast that transports you back to the golden age of baseball—through the voices of those who lived it. Hear firsthand stories from players, broadcasters, batboys, clubhouse managers, groundskeepers, umpires, and fans who vividly recall what it was like to spend a summer afternoon at Ebbets Field, the Polo Grounds, Forbes Field, Yankee Stadium, Comiskey Park, Crosley Field, and many more beloved ballparks now lost to time.more Host Mike Koser
Email ****@lostballparks.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 532 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. Comedy Classics Old Time Radio Podcast

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Join our Members Exclusive https://redcircle.com/shows/old-time-radio-classic-comedy/ep/b398135f-b807-4b6c-a213-262c5bead72 c Introducing Comedy Classics: Your Destination for Vintage Radio Comedy and Old-Time Radio Shows Welcome to Comedy Classics, your premier podcast that immerses you in the finest Old Time Radio comedy shows hailing from the illustrious Golden Age of Radio...more Producer/Network Classic Comedy Old Time Radio /Shelby Green Media
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 23 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. Daily Jack Benny

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'Daily Jack Benny' brings the golden age of radio to today's audience, offering daily broadcasts of the legendary Jack Benny radio show. Relive the clever humor and charismatic performances that made Benny a household name. It's your daily ticket to nostalgia and laughter, showcasing some of the best moments in radio history.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!more Producer/Network Jack Benny
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. The Advenures of Sam Spade Collection

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The 'Adventures of Sam Spade Collection' brings together the most captivating episodes from this classic radio series. Experience the intrigue and suspense of Sam Spade's detective work as he solves crimes and unravels mysteries. This collection is perfect for fans of noir and detective fiction, offering hours of thrilling entertainment. Relive the golden age of radio with these timeless tales of mystery and intrigue.more Producer/Network Dashiell Hammett
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. tommw

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Nathan takes a walk most mornings and shares his thinking with fans of the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper
Host Nathan Lowell
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 40 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. The Relic Radio Show (old time radio)

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Unearthing audio artifacts from radio's golden age. Relic Radio features a variety of old time radio including horror, science fiction, comedy, adventure, and anything else you would like to hear!more Producer/Network RelicRadio.com
Email ****@relicradio.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 638 Get Email Contact

29. Wolf 359

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Life's not easy for Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. Hephaestus Research Station, currently on Day 448 of its orbit around red dwarf star Wolf 359. He's stuck on a scientific survey mission of indeterminate length, 7.8 light years from Earth. His only company on board the station are stern mission chief Minkowski, insane science officer Hilbert, and Hephaestus Station's sentient, often malfunctioning operating system Hera...more Hosts Zach Valenti, Gabriel Urbina
Producer/Network Kinda Evil Genius Productions, LLC
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 6.7KFacebook 3.9KTwitter 11.1KInstagram 3.1K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2014 Get Email Contact

30. Brokentoken Classic Arcade and Pinball Podcast

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Join co-hosts Brent and Whitney as they share a 'southern view' (and some definite drawl) on the vibrant hobby of collecting, restoring and playing the arcade and pinball classics from the late 70's to today.The podcast covers everything from the golden age of arcade gaming to the newest pinball titles currently hitting the streets and everything in between...more Hosts Brent Griffith, Whitney Roberts
Producer/Network Brokentoken
Email ****@brokentoken.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 1.2KTwitter 993 Avg Length 181 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

31. Bring Back V10s - Classic F1 stories

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Bring Back V10s celebrates a classic era when Formula 1 was loud on the track and off it. Join host Glenn Freeman and a range of guests as they take a deep-dive into a golden age of F1 from 1989 to 2005, when superstars like Schumacher, Senna, Mansell and Prost were thrilling fans and rising talents like Alonso, Button and Raikkonen were establishing themselves as modern greats. Go back in time as we recall information you might have forgotten and unearth previously unknown details about some fascinating tales from F1's history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Glenn Freeman
Producer/Network The Race
Email ****@the-race.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 169.7KTwitter 185.2KInstagram 291.8K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. CCM in 3D

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Three friends--all with first names that begin with the letter D and who happened to work together in Christian hit radio in the early 1990s--remember, discuss, and celebrate a golden age of contemporary Christian music: 1985-1995.more Hosts Dan Day, Derek Hale, Dave Wilson
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25Facebook 725 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. Old Time Radio Forever

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Join host Matthew Perry every week as he brings you the best in Old Time Radio Programs throughout the Golden Age between the 1930s and 1960s.
Host Matthew Perry
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 70 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

34. 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
Email ****@outlook.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 28Facebook 414Twitter 453Instagram 74 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. Zoomer Radio's Theatre of the Mind

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Frank Proctor selects, and then describes some of the greatest shows from the golden age of radio — the 1930s and 1940s — like The Shadow and Fibber McGee & Molly. A half-hour of drama, mystery or suspense is followed by a half-hour of comedy.more Host Frank Proctor
Producer/Network Zoomer Podcast Network
Email ****@zoomermedia.ca
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Twitter 673Instagram 337 Get Email Contact

37. 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.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio htt..more Host Richard Crowder
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

38. The Dream Factory

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The Dream Factory is a podcast about the sometimes magical, sometimes terrifying world of MGM studios during Hollywood's golden age. Join host Derek Lajeunesse and fellow movie fans as they reawaken the ghosts of MGM, deep diving into people and the films that defined an era of moviemaking. more Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

39. Old Time Radio

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Unearthing audio artifacts from radio's golden age. Old Time Radio features a variety of real radio broadcasts including holiday, horror, science fiction, comedy, adventure, and anything else you can think of!more Email ****@icloud.com
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40. RetroStory: A Passport to the Past

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Headline: Step into the Golden Age with Sterling Blake. The Narrative: From the neon-lit diners of the 1950s to the shadowy cabaret clubs of Weimar Berlin and Hollywood Golden Age RetroStory: A Passport to the Past is your immersive gateway to the 20th century. Hosted by investigative reporter Sterling Blake , each episode is a meticulously crafted journey through the images, voices, and music that shaped American and global popular culture...more Host Sterling Blake
Email ****@classiccoolmedia.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact