Creepy Tales Radio - Old Time Radio Horror
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
Delivered daily. This podcast features Old Time Radio Horror, Mystery, Supernatural and Suspense broadcasts from the golden age of radio. Hand-picked episodes daily . Featured programs include Inner Sanctum, Quiet Please, Lights Out, Black Mass, The Weird Circle, Dark Venture, The Sealed Book, The Witch's Tale, The Haunting Hour, Dark Fantasy, The Hermit's Cave,The Mysterious Traveler, The Whistler, Dark Venture and many more. Find all of our OTR radio stations and podcasts @ theaterofthemind-otr.com and @ Apple | Spreaker | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart
Episodes
- Clinging Hate - Obession | Old Time Radio
This episode of Creepy Tales Radio presents 'Clinging Hate' from the early 1950s anthology series Obsession, known for thriller and suspense radio programs.
- One More Shot - Suspense | 04/24/1960 (Ep850)
This episode, 'One More Shot,' is a presentation of the radio series Suspense, which ran from 1940 to 1962. The series was known for its crime dramas, science fiction, and horror plots, often concluding with a twist.
- The Drums of Doom - The Shadow | 01/11/1942 (Ep240)
This episode features 'The Drums of Doom' from The Shadow radio series. The Shadow was a crime fighter with abilities like invisibility and defying gravity, created by Street & Smith and Walter B. Gibson.
- Two Smart People - The Whistler | 09/30/1951 (Ep487)
This episode features 'Two Smart People' from The Whistler, a mystery anthology series known for its suspenseful tales of crime and fate, often ending with a twist.
- Fearful Voyage - Inner Sanctum | 01/03/1949 (Ep403)
This episode is from the Old Time Radio series Inner Sanctum, known for its mystery, horror, and suspense tales with a touch of humor, distinctively introduced by a creaking door and organ music.
- New Year's Nightmare - The Mysterious Traveler | 01/05/1947 (Ep085)
This episode features 'New Year's Nightmare' from The Mysterious Traveler, an anthology radio series that aired from 1943-1952, primarily focusing on mystery and supernatural themes. The series was written and directed by Robert Arthur and…
- Bitter Grapes - Suspense | 05/01/1960 (Ep851)
This episode of Suspense, titled 'Bitter Grapes,' originally aired on May 1, 1960. Suspense was a popular radio series known for its crime dramas, science fiction, and horror plots, often concluding with a surprise.
- The Thing in the Swamp - The Shadow | 01/18/1942 (Ep241)
The Shadow was a fictional crime fighter created by Walter B. Gibson for Street & Smith. He possessed supernatural abilities like invisibility and defying gravity, and was adapted into various media forms including films and video games.
- Partners in Crime - The Whistler | 10/14/1951 (Ep489)
This episode features 'Partners in Crime' from The Whistler, a mystery anthology radio series known for its suspenseful crime tales and twist endings, which aired from 1942 to 1955.
- Mirror Mirror on the Wall - Quiet Please | 08/24/1947 (Ep010)
This episode of Creepy Tales Radio features 'Mirror Mirror on the Wall' from the 1947 radio program Quiet, Please!, created by Wyllis Cooper and starring Ernest Chappell. Quiet, Please! was a notable fantasy and horror show from the Golden…
- The Legend of Robbie - Suspense | 05/08/1960 (Ep852)
This episode, "The Legend of Robbie," is from the classic radio series Suspense, which aired from 1940 to 1962 and featured crime, sci-fi, and horror stories.
- Dead Man's Revenge - The Shadow | 01/25/1942 (Ep242)
This episode features 'Dead Man's Revenge' from the radio series The Shadow, which aired in 1942. The Shadow character, known for his crime-fighting abilities and invisibility, was originally a radio narrator who evolved into a media chara…
- Alias Mister Alden - The Whistler | 10/21/1951 (Ep490)
This episode features 'Alias Mister Alden' from the classic radio mystery series, The Whistler. The Whistler anthology focused on crime and fate, known for its suspenseful tone and twist endings.
- Murder In The Script Department - Lights Out | 05/11/1943 (Ep32)
This episode of Creepy Tales Radio presents 'Murder In The Script Department' from the classic old time radio horror program, Lights Out. The series, known for its supernatural and horror themes, aired from 1934 to 1947.
- Dark Dark Destiny - The Mysterious Traveler | 04/13/1947 (Ep099)
This episode of Creepy Tales Radio features 'Dark Dark Destiny' from The Mysterious Traveler, an anthology series that ran from 1943-1952, primarily featuring supernatural mysteries. The episode aired on 04/13/1947.
- Deadman's Story - Suspense | 05/15/1960 (Ep853)
This episode of Suspense, titled "Deadman's Story," aired on May 15, 1960. Suspense was a popular radio series known for its crime dramas, science fiction, and horror plots, often with surprise endings.
- The Return of Anatole Chevanic - The Shadow | 02/01/1942 (Ep243)
This episode revisits 'The Return of Anatole Chevanic' from the classic radio show 'The Shadow'. The Shadow was a crime fighter known for his ability to cloud minds and become invisible, originating as a radio narrator before expanding int…
- Doctor's Wife - The Whistler | 10/28/1951 (Ep491)
This episode features "Doctor's Wife" from the mystery anthology series "The Whistler." The show, which ran from 1942 to 1955, was known for its suspenseful tales of crime and fate, hosted and narrated by the enigmatic Whistler.
- Dead Hands Reaching - Dark Fantasy | 05/22/1942 (Ep27)
Dead Hands Reaching is an episode of Dark Fantasy, a supernatural anthology radio series from 1941-1942. The show explored the mysteries of the unknown with eerie tales, psychological terror, and the macabre, featuring unsettling sound eff…
- Till Death Do Us Part - Inner Sanctum | 10/16/1945 (Ep241)
This episode of Inner Sanctum, a popular Old Time Radio series known for its blend of mystery, horror, and humor, features the story "Till Death Do Us Part." Originally created by Himan Brown, the series aired from 1941 to 1952 and often f…
- Out the Window - Suspense | 05/22/1960 (Ep854)
This episode features "Out the Window" from the radio series Suspense. Suspense aired from 1940 to 1962 and included crime dramas, science fiction, and horror plots.
- Death Speaks Twice - The Shadow | 02/15/1942 (Ep245)
Death Speaks Twice features The Shadow, a fictional crime fighter known for his ability to cloud men's minds and become invisible. Originally a radio narrator, the character has been adapted into numerous forms of media.
- Man on the Run - The Whistler | 11/04/1951 (Ep492)
This episode features 'Man on the Run' from The Whistler, a mystery anthology radio show that aired from 1942-1955. Hosted by the Whistler, the tales focused on crime and fate, typically ending with a twist.
- Homicide House - The Haunting Hour | 05/27/1945
This episode features 'Homicide House' from the 1944-1946 old time radio series 'The Haunting Hour.' Known for its whodunit mysteries, psychological thrills, and supernatural themes, the series aired on NBC with eerie organ accompaniment.
- The Devil's Caverns - The Strange Dr. Weird | 04/03/1945 (Ep22)
The Strange Dr. Weird was a radio series with 29 episodes, sharing a theme and narrator, Maurice Tarplin, with The Mysterious Traveler. It was produced by Jock MacGregor and written by Robert A. Arthur.
- Perfect Plan - Suspense | 05/29/1960 (Ep855)
This episode, 'Perfect Plan,' is from the classic radio series Suspense, known for its crime dramas, science fiction, and horror episodes, often with surprise endings.
- Death Gives an Encore - The Shadow | 02/22/1942 (Ep246)
The Shadow, a fictional crime fighter created by Walter B. Gibson, possessed gifts like invisibility and the ability to cloud minds. Originally a radio narrator, the character was adapted into comics, films, and more.
- Three Minus One Equals Murder - The Whistler | 11/11/1951 (Ep493)
This episode features 'Three Minus One Equals Murder' from The Whistler, a classic mystery anthology radio program known for its suspenseful crime stories and twist endings. The show originally aired from 1942 to 1955 and was later adapted…
- Two Came Back - Suspense | 06/05/1960 (Ep856)
This episode from Creepy Tales Radio features "Two Came Back" from the Suspense radio series, which aired from 1940-1962. Suspense was known for its crime dramas, science fiction, and horror plots, often with surprise endings.
- Convoy For Atlantis - Dark Fantasy | 03/27/1942
Dark Fantasy was a supernatural anthology radio series featuring eerie tales of the unknown and psychological terror. Created by Scott Bishop, the program is remembered for its unsettling sound effects and gothic horror elements.
- Black Sea Gull - Inner Sanctum | 03/07/1943 (Ep114)
This episode features "Black Sea Gull" from the Old Time Radio series Inner Sanctum, known for its blend of mystery, horror, and humor. The series, created by Himan Brown, aired from 1941 to 1952.
- Dead Men Tell - The Shadow | 03/01/1942 (Ep247)
The Shadow was a fictional crime fighter created by Street & Smith and Walter B. Gibson. He was known for his ability to become invisible by clouding men's minds, along with other gifts that helped him overcome enemies.
- The Clay Tree - The Whistler | 11/25/1951 (Ep495)
This episode features 'The Clay Tree' from the classic radio mystery anthology 'The Whistler'. The show, which aired from 1942 to 1955, focused on crime and fate with a suspenseful and eerie tone.
- Elemental - Suspense | 06/12/1960 (Ep857)
This episode from Creepy Tales Radio features 'Elemental' from the classic radio series Suspense. Suspense aired from 1940-1962 and featured crime dramas, sci-fi, and horror, often with twist endings.
- The Hands Of Mr. Smith - The Haunting Hour | 05/19/1945
This episode features 'The Hands Of Mr. Smith' from the old time radio series 'The Haunting Hour,' which aired from 1944-1946. The series was known for its 'whodunit' mysteries, psychological thrills, and supernatural themes.
- End of the Road - The Whistler | 12/02/1951 (Ep496)
This episode of The Whistler, titled 'End of the Road,' aired on 12/02/1951. The Whistler was a mystery anthology series featuring crime and fate stories hosted and narrated by a character known only as the Whistler.
- Altar of Death - The Shadow | 03/15/1942 (Ep249)
This episode features 'Altar of Death' from The Shadow radio series, known for its crime-fighting protagonist who could cloud minds and turn invisible. The Shadow character has a rich history across various media.
- A Mile High and a Mile Deep - Quiet Please | 8/18/1947 (Ep09)
This episode, 'A Mile High and a Mile Deep,' is from the Golden Age radio drama program 'Quiet, Please!,' created by Wyllis Cooper and starring Ernest Chappell. The program aired from 1947-1949.
- Sixty Grand Missing - Suspense | 06/19/1960 (Ep858)
This episode features 'Sixty Grand Missing' from the radio series Suspense. Suspense aired from 1940-1962 and featured crime dramas, science fiction, and horror.
- The Mystery of Madman's Deep - The Shadow | 10/25/1942 (Ep255)
This episode of Creepy Tales Radio features 'The Shadow,' a fictional crime fighter created by Street & Smith and Walter B. Gibson. The Shadow possessed abilities such as invisibility and defying gravity, and has been adapted into numerous…
- The Symphony of Death - The Mysterious Traveler | 09/08/1946 (Ep76)
This episode of Creepy Tales Radio features 'The Symphony of Death' from the anthology series 'The Mysterious Traveler,' which originally aired in 1946. 'The Mysterious Traveler' primarily featured mystery genres, encompassing both natural…
- Daisy Chain - Suspense | 06/26/1960 (Ep859)
This episode of Suspense, titled "Daisy Chain," is presented by Creepy Tales Radio. Suspense was a popular radio series known for its crime dramas, science fiction, and horror plots, often concluding with a twist.
- The Other Hand - The Whistler | 12/09/1951 (Ep497)
This episode features 'The Other Hand' from the classic radio mystery anthology 'The Whistler'. The Whistler show, which aired from 1942 to 1955, featured crime and fate-themed stories with a suspenseful and eerie tone, often ending with a…
- Strange Judgement - The Weird Circle | 03/19/1944 (Ep30)
This episode of Creepy Tales Radio features "Strange Judgement" from the old time radio series The Weird Circle. The Weird Circle aired from 1943-1945 and adapted stories from renowned authors, often focusing on supernatural and horror the…
- Death Keeps a Deadline - The Shadow | 11/01/1942 (Ep256)
This episode of Creepy Tales Radio features "Death Keeps a Deadline" from The Shadow. The Shadow is a fictional crime fighter known for his ability to cloud men's minds and become invisible, originally a radio show narrator who has been ad…
- Bon Voyage - Suspense | 07/03/1960 (Ep860)
This episode features 'Bon Voyage' from the radio series Suspense. The show, which ran from 1940-1962, was known for its crime dramas, science fiction, and horror stories, often with unexpected conclusions.
- The Only Inhabitant - Dark Venture | 11/18/1946
This episode of Dark Venture, an American psychological thriller radio series from 1946-1947, presents a story from the killer's point of view. Dark Venture featured anthology format episodes exploring twisted realities and mind games.
- Death's Old Sweet Song - Inner Sanctum | 11/04/1946 (Ep291)
This episode features the Inner Sanctum radio drama Death's Old Sweet Song, originally broadcast on November 4, 1946. It is part of the Creepy Tales Radio series showcasing classic horror and suspense works from the golden age of radio.
- David and Laura - Obession | Old Time Radio
This episode features 'David and Laura - Obsession,' a program from an early 1950s syndicated radio series. The series focused on thriller and suspense, featuring established Hollywood radio talent.
- Curiosity Killed the Cat - The Whistler | 12/16/1951 (Ep498)
This episode features 'Curiosity Killed the Cat' from The Whistler, a mystery anthology radio program that aired from 1942 to 1955. The series focused on crime and fate with an eerie tone and twist endings.