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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society

The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society

Ghoulish Delights

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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.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society - Episode 235: Ringing the Changes

Episode 235: Ringing the Changes

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10/31/21 • 58 min

Happy Halloween! We found this treat in our Listener Library. Our mysterious listener Ben recommended "Ringing the Changes" from Nightfall. Thanks, Ben! This episode adapts a story by Robert Aikman about a newlywed couple whose plans take them to the small seaside town of Holyhaven on Halloween. But for some reason the town's bells continue to ring and the locals seem nervous to see the visitors. Will this May-December relationship survive their honeymoon? What happens when the bells stop? Will we be critical of the music again? Listen for yourself and find out!

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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society - Episode 234: The Big Cast

Episode 234: The Big Cast

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10/31/21 • 56 min

Our thanks to Paul whose recommendation has sent us to the Listener Library for another episode of Dragnet, "The Big Cast!" Friday and Romero bring in a suspect who may be responsible for several missing persons cases. But once they begin to interrogate him, his peculiar behavior makes the detectives wonder what motive might connect him to the crimes. Does this man's strange behavior justify accusing him of murder? Why is he so eager to take a lie detector test? Was there ever a time when it was safe for babies to hitchhike? Listen for yourself and find out!

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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society - Episode 233: Death of a Picture Hanger

Episode 233: Death of a Picture Hanger

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10/23/21 • 57 min

This episode of Crime Classics features a tale of the Old West, told in a style that blends tragedy, wry comedy, and historic documentary. "Death of a Picture Hanger" is a series of a surprising vignettes that lead to the inevitable. Who is the picture hanger mentioned in the title? How should one keep track of one's bath schedule? What was that thing we couldn't remember? Listen for yourself and find out!

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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society - Episode 232: The Parade

Episode 232: The Parade

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10/17/21 • 61 min

There’s a big event in the Listener Library this week! Our mysterious listener Jessica recommended we listen to “The Parade” from X Minus One. Thanks, Jessica! An ambitious promoter is hired to tease an impending event with the simple slogan, “The Martians are coming.” As more money gets spent to advertise the big day, the more mysterious what will happen becomes. Did actual Martians hire an advertising agency? Or is this some kind of hoax to convince people that Martians are invading? Will Tim survive the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo? Listen for yourself and find out!

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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society - Episode 231: The Hands of Mr. Smith

Episode 231: The Hands of Mr. Smith

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10/13/21 • 51 min

It’s been a while, but this week brings us The Haunting Hour once again! In “The Hands of Mr. Smith,” a pair of criminals get a shot at one big payday. But when the moment comes, Smith can’t control his homicidal impulses. Will their partnership survive this murder? Is this ultimately a ghost story or not? How petty can Joshua possibly get in critiquing a performance? Listen for yourself and find out!

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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society - Episode 230: Too Many Smiths

Episode 230: Too Many Smiths

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10/04/21 • 59 min

For this trip to the Listener Library, we’re listening to Hume Cronyn in “Too Many Smiths” from Suspense! Our thanks to our Mysterious Listener Kimberly for recommending this tale of a man who believes he can make a fortune from a slogan writing contest for toothpaste. But complications soon demand that he go further than he intended to see the plan through to the end. What sort of person could write a prize-winning slogan for toothpaste? Can liars tell when they are being lied to? Why is there so much talk about poop in the post-show discussion? Listen for yourself and find out!

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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society - Episode 228: Bon Voyage

Episode 228: Bon Voyage

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09/16/21 • 57 min

Our Mysterious Listener Keith kindly sent us back into the Lights Out section of our Listener Library for an episode entitled “Bon Voyage!” Two elderly women have bought passage on a ship that departs at midnight, but they soon discover that the sea offers no refuge from the secret that haunts them. Why have these women left their home? What is the ship's destination? What is Joshua’s new title in regard to Lights Out? Listen for yourself and find out!

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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society - Episode 227: In Flanders Fields

Episode 227: In Flanders Fields

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09/07/21 • 57 min

“In Flanders Fields” is an unusual episode of The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, featuring older versions of Holmes and Watson visiting the front lines of World War I! On the eve of a major offensive, a theatrical presentation has been planned to entertain the troops. But something sinister is waiting in the wings, a mystery that could only be solved by the keen mind of Sherlock Holmes! What secret brought the great detective to the field of battle? Who is shooting at him? What Jack Benny film inspired Joshua to choose this episode? Listen for yourself and find out

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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society - Episode 226: Tissue Memory

Episode 226: Tissue Memory

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08/31/21 • 53 min

Our Mysterious Listener Todd has directed us to the more contemporary areas of the Listener Library, recommending “Tissue Memory” from the BBC’s Fear on Four! Thanks, Todd! This story, written by Judy Upton, features a young woman named Anna who begins to have visions of another life after receiving a donor heart. These visions seem to connect her with the fate of the heart's former owner. Will Anna reject her own heart? Who is the real owner of this heart? What is the ideal diet to prepare for a heart transplant? Listen for yourself and find out!

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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society - Episode 46: The Wardrobe Trunk

Episode 46: The Wardrobe Trunk

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08/08/17 • 46 min

We continue with our Listener Library series, catching up on recommendations from our listeners! This week, we check out “The Wardrobe Trunk” from NBC's Radio City Playhouse, suggested to us by Jake! A small-time criminal finds himself in over his head and scrutinized by a threatening traveling companion. Can this desperate criminal elude the law? Does anything draw attention to yourself like not wanting to draw attention to yourself? What were dolls like back then? Listen for yourself and find out! Then vote and let us know what you think:

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How many episodes does The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society have?

The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society currently has 651 episodes available.

What topics does The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Arts, Tv & Film and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society?

The episode title 'Episode 182: The Black Door' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society?

The average episode length on The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society is 53 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society released?

Episodes of The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society are typically released every 5 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society?

The first episode of The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society was released on Sep 1, 2016.

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