50 Best Old Time Radio Podcasts

1. Down These Mean Streets

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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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 699Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 133 min Since Apr 2013 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Jack Benny Show

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The #1 most popular Jack Benny and OTR Podcast on the internet! Listen to the most talented actors and comedians in radio history, new audio intros on many episodes. Every week we are celebrating the episodes that are exactly 60, 65, 70 and 75 years old from 1952, 1947, 1942, and 1937! Come get a ton more podcasts from my website!MORE Producer/Network Buck Benny
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3. OTRNow

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Old time Radio broadcasts from otrnow.com.We feature all types of Old Radio programs from our growing collection of over 50,000 shows including comedy, mystery, drama, serials, news, adventure, game shows etc. Many of our shows are reprocessed for the best sound quality possible and because our collection is so vast you will hear programs you won't hear anywhere else.MORE Host Rosie
Producer/Network OTRNow - Oldtime Radio
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Twitter 501 Avg Length 181 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

4. The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

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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
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Apple Rating 4.4/5 Avg Length 36 min Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

5. Old Time Radio Mystery

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OTR Mystery, Suspense, & Horror is a podcast dedicated to exploring, analyzing, commentating and critiqing old time radio programs and plays that fall into the genre of mystery, suspense, & horror.MORE Host Dakoda Black
Producer/Network Dakoda Black
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 16.8K Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

6. MPIR Old Time Radio

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MPIR Old Time Radio is all about podcasting old time radio from the nostalgia days of radio. Audio plays from the 30's, 40's and 50's. Horror, sci-fi, drama, mystery, comedy, westerns, when radio was all we had!MORE Host Clyde J. Kell
Producer/Network Clyde J. Kell
Email ****@mystery-otr.com
Apple Rating 4.4/5Twitter 2.5K Avg Length 44 min Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

7. Stars on Suspense

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Welcome to Stars On Suspense, presenting legends of Hollywood in 'radio's outstanding theater of thrills.' For twenty years, Suspense presented some of the greatest mysteries and thrillers on radio - legendary plays like 'Sorry, Wrong Number,' 'The Hitch-Hiker,' and 'The House in Cypress Canyon.' Each week, tune in for a new podcast episode spotlighting a star of stage, screen, or radio in old time radio mysteries that are 'well calculated to keep you in Suspense!'MORE Producer/Network Mean Streets Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Twitter 214 Avg Length 112 min Since Sep 2016 Get Email Contact

8. Old Time Radio Westerns

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First of its kind to bring you Old Time Radio Westerns Daily. Westerns that include The Lone Ranger, Cisco Kid, Challenge of the Yukon, Have Gun Will Travel, The Six Shooter, Tales of the Texas Rangers, Gunsmoke, Hopalong Cassidy, and even the Roy Rogers Show.MORE Host Andrew Rhynes
Producer/Network Andrew Rhynes
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Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

9. 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
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10. Science Fiction

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Relic Radio Science Fiction brings you old time radio stories from sci-fi's greatest writers, as well as original stories for shows like Dimension X, X Minus 1, 2000 Plus, Beyond Tomorrow, and much more! Travel through space and time as they saw it all those years ago.MORE Producer/Network RelicRadio.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.2K Since Dec 2008 Get Email Contact

11. Attaboy Clarence

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Join Adam for talk about classic movies and old-time radio shows, featuring a specially selected episode each week.
Host Adam Roche
Producer/Network Adam Roche
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 47.5KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 41.9K Avg Length 80 min Get Email Contact

12. Tuned to Yesterday

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Decades ago, WRVO Public Media began broadcasting old time radio with a small collection comprising 20 reel to real tapes. Today the collection includes nearly 5,000 reels and over 16,000 broadcasts. 'Tuned to Yesterday' is public radio's premier old time radio show, hosted by Mark Lavonier. The highest quality broadcasts are restored and played as they were heard years and years ago. You'll hear programs like 'The Whistler,' 'The Jack Benny Show,' 'Fibber McGee and Molly,' 'Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy,' and 'Gunsmoke' -- spanning all genres.MORE Host Mark Lavonier
Producer/Network Mark Lavonier
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Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 52 min Since May 2021 Get Email Contact

13. Radio Theater Channel

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Radio Theater Channel is a podcast with a mix of classic & modern radio shows ,mostly with restored audio.
Producer/Network The Radio Entertainment Network
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 2.9KTwitter 1.6K Avg Length 60 min Since Apr 2012 Get Email Contact

14. Relic Radio Thrillers

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The best Old Time Radio adventures in crime, mystery, espionage and suspense! Relic Radio Thrillers delivers the ticking time bombs, mysterious crime scenes, and the cloak and dagger action that today's armchair adventurer demands!MORE Producer/Network RelicRadio.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.2K Since Mar 2009 Get Email Contact

15. Radio Retropolis

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A network of podcasts under several genres relating to the retro pop culture field and how these features are relevant to everyone today. These podcasts will consist of classic radio dramas and commentary from Jim Romanovich, blogs, new interviews from individuals who contributed to the pop culture experience, and high-end audio documentaries.MORE Host Jim Romanovich
Producer/Network Jim Romanovich
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16. Choice Classic Radio Drama & Horror

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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
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 1.9KTwitter 43 Avg Length 33 min Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

17. I Love Old Time Radio

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Virtual Vinny 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 Hébert
Producer/Network Vinny Hébert
Email ****@iloveoldtimeradio.com
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18. Ron's Amazing Stories

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Ron's Amazing stories is a weekly podcast which presents truly amazing tales. These will range from dramatic readings to old time radio. We also have interviews with authors, radio personalities and even sports legends.MORE Host Ronald Hood
Producer/Network Ronald Hood
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 220Twitter 401 Avg Length 57 min Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

19. Theater of Thrills

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Spooky Old Time Radio shows, inspired by 'Inner Sanctum Mysteries' and featuring great audio Drama like 'Suspense'.
Producer/Network John Henderson
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 2.7K Avg Length 27 min Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

20. Bureau 42 Master Audio Podcast Feed

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A master feed for all of Bureau 42's audio podcast content.
Producer/Network W. Blaine Dowler
Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 47 min Get Email Contact

21. Classic Streams Podcast

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Classic Streams has popular radio programs of the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Host Dwight Allen
Producer/Network Dwight Allen
Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 25 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

22. THE OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR

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Popular & rare vintage radio programs with brief commentary. Posted weekly.
Host Justeen Ward
Producer/Network Justeen Ward
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Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 60 min Get Email Contact

23. Best Old Time Radio Podcast

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Your host, Bob Bro, has been publicly playing classic radio programs for more than ten years. Programs like Gunsmoke, Dragnet, Jack Benny, Fibber McGee & Molly, Our Miss Brooks -- and many, many more. Bob's show uniquely combines an assortment of the greatest comedies, dramas, westerns and mysteries from the golden age of radio. Along the way he throws in a few nostalgic songs and some wonderful stories and memories. It's great fun! So come along and give a listen. But watch out! You will quickly be hooked on the Best Old Time Radio Podcast!MORE Producer/Network Bob Bro
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Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 120 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

24. Detective OTR

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Old Time Radio Network Detectives Stories, continues America's love affair with private eyes. Each week we give you 'Just the facts' with all detective and cop shows. We will listen to Dragnet, unraveling another murder mystery, Richard Denning and Barbara Britton in Mr. and Mrs. North telling the story of intrigue. Crime dramas include Treasury Men in Action, Dick Tracy, Sherlock Holmes, Broadway is My Beat,Night Beat,Richard Diamond, Boston Blackie, and The Adventures of Sam Spade.MORE Producer/Network Old Time Radio DVD
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Apple Rating 4/5 Avg Length 28 min Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

25. Old Time Radio Listener

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You don't need to sit around the radio any longer to listen to radio programs. Now a days you can put in ear plugs and listen via your cell phones, or iPods. I just want to share some of my favorite OTR programs that I personally enjoy listening too. You will find comedy, drama, new casts and a host of other programs that our grandparents listened too.MORE Host Sara Welch
Producer/Network Sara Welch
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Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 78 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

26. Orson Welles On The Air

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Orson Welles had quite a career in radio, from his days as The Shadow and his Mercury Theatre On The Air, to the radio version of his Third Man character from the movie, and beyond. This podcast will replay his radio performances from his various series and guest appearances.MORE Producer/Network RelicRadio.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.2K Since Oct 2008 Get Email Contact

27. Judy Garland and Friends

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Journey with Judy through time in her chronological Radio appearances.
Producer/Network Buck Benny
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Twitter 1.8KInstagram 7K Avg Length 60 min Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

28. 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
Producer/Network Matthew Perry
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Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 33 min Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

29. RADIO Then

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Broadcast Dramas, Documentaries and interviews about old time radio series and celebrities from the golden age of radio broadcasting. Primarily in the United States. Purloined or recycled from various sources and contributors. Enjoy!MORE Producer/Network RAlan Campbell
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 38 Avg Length 28 min Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

30. Old Time Radio Comedy

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A podcast that features 'audio enhanced' old time radio plays of the comedy genre, and gives insightful background information behind many of the actors and actresses!!!
Producer/Network Dakoda Black
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Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 25 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

31. Those Old Radio Shows

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Welcome to Those Old Radio Shows. Travel back in time and listen to great radio mysteries, dramas and comedies from yesteryear like Gunsmoke, Amos & Andy and Dimension X.
Producer/Network Curiouscast
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Apple Rating 4.4/5 Avg Length 31 min Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

32. Video Theater

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Great Detectives of Old Time Radio is a podcast focusing on Detective stories, originating from the heartland in Boise, Idaho. Rather than show random stories as most podcasts do, or only doing one series, Great Detectives will focus on following the best detectives from the earliest available episode to the last.MORE Host Adam Graham
Producer/Network Yours Truly Johnny Blogger
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Facebook 8.9KTwitter 1.6K Since Feb 2010 Get Email Contact

33. Big Variety Old Time Radio Podcast

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I play a variety of Old Time Radio shows (OTR) from the golden age of Radio. I consistently Play Lux, Suspense, Jack Benny, Dragnet, Gunsmoke, The Great Gildersleeve, Phil Harris , The Aldrich Family and plenty of other shows from my library. I try to upload at least ten shows a day with a big variety for all listeners. Shows are from all genres.MORE Email ****@protonmail.com
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34. Brunch With The Brits

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A podcast hosted by an American devoted to the rpeservation of British old time radio.
Producer/Network Matt Cox
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35. Retro Radio Podcast

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The Retro Radio Podcast is a daily family-friendly podcast where old-time radio fan, Keith Heltsley shares classic radio dramas with his own insights and input.
Producer/Network Keith Heltsley
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 679Twitter 872 Avg Length 25 min Since Apr 2010 Get Email Contact

36. Boxcars711 Old Time Radio Pod

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Boxcars711 Old Time Radio Pod originates from the 'Heart Of Historic Germantown,' Philadelphia, Pa. Bob Camardella began podcasting at Podomatic in October 2005 and at the Radio Nostalgia Network at Libsyn.com in January 2006. From 2006 through 2009, in addition to the top ranked Boxcars711 show at Podomatic and Libsyn,MORE Email ****@hotmail.com
Twitter 645 Avg Length 26 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

37. Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

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Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio is an audio time-travel excursion to the 1930's, 40's, and 50's. A simpler time before the advent of the personal computer or cell phone, and, for some of these programs, even before the dawn of television. A time when radio was king. This podcast brings old time radio comedy shows to the public, because we can all use a good laugh.MORE Producer/Network Ronald Ecklebarger
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38. 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, Bulldog Drummond, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs. North, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet.Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week...MORE Host Adam Graham
Producer/Network Adam's Old Time Radio
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Apple Rating 4.4/5 Avg Length 37 min Get Email Contact

39. The Horror

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Old Time Radio is filled with ghost stories, monsters, creatures who walk the earth, and other tales of the unexplained. Join me as we explore these stories born from the depths of hell itself. But leave those lights on!MORE Producer/Network RelicRadio.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.2K Since Dec 2008 Get Email Contact

40. Mystery & Comedy Old Time Radio Podcast

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Welcome to the mystery comedy old Time radio podcast on this podcast we are going to be going back to the golden age of radio to the sound stages of Hollywood and exploring the variety of different actors and actresses who not only appeared on the big screen but also appeared behind the microphone. In such shows as suspense the Whistler and many others. Also welcome a variety of writers and directors who brought their talents to the sound stages of Hollywood. Please join us every Tuesday and Friday night at your local time zones.MORE Producer/Network Justin
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 59 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

41. Case Closed

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Crime stories from the golden age. Old Time Radio is filled with cops, robbers, and private investigators. Podcast reopen and investigate the cases of old detectives.
Producer/Network RelicRadio.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.2K Since Jul 2008 Get Email Contact

42. Strange Tales

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Tales of the strange and bizarre, the weird and the wicked. Stories not necessarily of the supernatural, but of the unnatural. Radio drama at its most mysterious and unusual. Abnormal old time radio every Sunday.MORE Producer/Network RelicRadio.com
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43. The Old Radio Companion

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A comedy show dedicated to Old Time Radio. Hosted by Jay Lewis. The podcast gives us funny stories and Old Time Radio shows. The radio shows are primarily comedies ranging from Jack Benny to Our Miss Brooks and The Great Gildersleeve.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Avg Length 57 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

44. New West Radio Theatre

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Original 'old time radio' style productions mixed with the old time radio shows of the past! Also, audio dramas from various online producers.
Producer/Network Wayne S Pierce
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 109 Avg Length 45 min Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

45. Nutmeg Junction

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A new 'old time radio' program. This audio theater program pays homage to the golden age of scripted radio programs. The show airs on 23 community radio stations in 13 states and online! Nutmeg Junction features exceptional vocal actors from the talented theater community in northwest Connecticut. The show is written and created by J. Timothy Quirk.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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46. A Legacy Of Laughs

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A Legacy Of Laughs is a comedy from radio's golden age.
Producer/Network RelicRadio.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.2K Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

47. Rikki Gins Old Time Radio

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Rikki Gins Old Time Radio is the historic old time radio broadcasts cleaned up and served to you weekly.
Producer/Network Rikki Gins Old Time Radio
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48. ComicWeb

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ComicWeb.com presents old time radio programs and shows from the 30's 40' and 50's. Featuring such characters as Superman, The Green Hornet, The Shadow, the Lone Ranger, and more.
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49. The Old Time Radio Superman Show

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Host Adam Graham is your guide on this journey through the Man of Steel adventures in Old TIme Radio. This looks like a job for Superman. Join him as he faces all-comers from ordinary racketeers, bigots, spies to alien dictators, and even a Kryptonite-powered Nazi. Enjoy the first appearances of Jimmy Olsen and hear Superman and Batman team up long before ever they did in comics.MORE Producer/Network Adam's Old Time Radio
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50. 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
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