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Girls Night Out, is a sci-fi romance and proud winner of the award for Best Fiction Podcast in 2022. In 1979, Grace and her friends witnessed something strange in the night sky. Forty years later, Grace is a successful research scientist at global biotech giant, Feelrite. When Grace questions the safety of Feelrite's new anti-ageing treatment, she is suspended and disgraced. As the carefully woven threads of her life unravel, she begins to manifest powers and discovers her true purpose - to ...
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The Shiver Show brings you strange and chilling tales of crime, horror and science fiction - from the golden era of radio, as well as new audio dramas. If you love suspense fiction, you've come to the right place. Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn talk about what makes each of these dramas so special - whether it be their creepy music, compelling voice actors, spooky sound effects or timeless themes. Now, turn off the lights, curl up in a safe place, and get ready to have your pants scared ...
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Tune in for a journey back to the golden age of radio with the latest episode of The Shiver Show, where we visit the world of the iconic character, Harry Lime. This week's episode is the 1952 production of The Lives of Harry Lime: Man of Mystery, written and performed by Orson Welles in the titular role. Orson Welles brings his renowned pacing and …
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Thomas Burke’s 1929 short story about a serial strangler was adapted for radio and aired on the Suspense show in 1948. The audio drama stars Claude Rains, as the sergeant and Vincent Price as a newspaper reporter. In 1949, the Mystery Writers of America named The Hands of Mr Ottermole the Best Mystery Story of All Time. In this episode, Vincent Pri…
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Tune in to the latest episode of The Shiver Show as we delve into the chilling world of The Dead Hand. This gripping radio play first aired in 1946 and it stunned listeners (and sponsors) with its tale of passion, murder and envy. With masterful storytelling by Robert Newman and strong performances by Barry Kroeger and narrator Raymond Morgan, The …
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A Scandal in Bohemia, based on a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first aired in 1945. This classic episode features Basil Rathbone as the brilliant Sherlock Holmes, and Nigel Bruce as his loyal companion, Dr. Watson. Together, they bring to life the tale of Holmes' encounter with the one woman who outsmarted him, Irene Adler. Holmes is taske…
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The Red Wind by Raymond Chandler is a classic piece of noir fiction, and its adaptation to radio had a strong influence on the genre. The story, originally published in 1938, introduces listeners to Philip Marlowe, the hard-boiled detective who navigates the treacherous streets of Los Angeles. The radio adaptation captures Chandler's gritty, atmosp…
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Grace tries to rescue FanBoy with the Director's help, but it doesn't go to plan. Clementine discovers that the Pro-Cull Alliance has hacked and corrupted Cognos, making a 100% cull of humans possible. Clementine tries to reboot Cognos, but she can't from Earth. Grace has to do it from the Laniakea. Meanwhile, as LifeStream nano-drones run rampant …
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Grace fails to save FanBoy. Sadly, she returns to Earth, in time for Girls Night Out's first gig at the Shameful Tiki. While the Grace, Laine and Clementine are performing on stage, FanBoy appears in the audience. He leaves a note for Grace, inviting her to their favourite meeting place - a cliff by the sea. Grace rushes to meet him, but the rendez…
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Kallie faces expulsion from the university for using SEB. Clementine stands with Kallie at the tribunal to decide her fate. Clementine learns that the university is going to decommission SEB. Clementine decides to rescue the SEB, with the help of Kallie and Cognos. The Director tells Grace where Fenn B is and Grace vows to save him. Laine suspects …
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The Director is safe, but the Pro-Cull Alliance is stepping up its efforts to eliminate humans from Earth. Fenn B takes Grace, Laine and Clementine to a frozen wasteland to practice their powers on a real crisis. Kallie asks Grace for permission to attend a writers workshop - what could possibly go wrong? Mike gives Grace some very surprising news.…
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Feelrite offers Grace a plum job. Fenn B is tried and convicted of interfering in the reality of Earth and given a harsh sentence. The Director loses his job and Zanditha Ess gets a promotion. Zanditha has a brilliant plan for Earth that involves Tasha Van Fielein and a sinister biotechnology firm called LifeStream. Kallie is struggling at the writ…
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This latest episode of the Shiver Show has more twists than Chubby Checker. The Bluebeard Caper is a gripping radio drama by Dashiell Hammett, featuring the cool, calm, and collected Sam Spade. The Bluebeard Caper is classic radio noir, with rapid-fire dialogue, an intriguing femme fatale, a dodgy client, and an unexpected outcome. Howard Duff play…
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Our latest episode from the golden age of radio is The Donna Dunham Case, featuring Candy Madson, a pioneering female detective. In an era when female detectives were rare in film and radio, Candy Madson broke barriers and defied expectations with her sharp wit, keen intellect, and fearless determination. In this week's episode of the Shiver Show, …
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Tune in to the latest chilling episode of the Shiver Show - Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of The House of Usher." Originally penned in 1839, this gothic masterpiece continues to captivate with its eerie atmosphere and psychological depth. Transport yourself to the decaying Usher mansion, which may be sentient, and the two Usher siblings locked in a p…
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Experience Edgar Allan Poe's chilling masterpiece come to life in the latest episode of the Shiver Show. Penned in 1841, and considered to be the first fiction in the crime genre, The Murders at the Rue Morgue takes you on a journey into the macabre, with an unlikely murder mystery. Join brilliant detective, C. Auguste Dupin, as he wanders the dark…
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In 1938, on Halloween night, the sensational radio broadcast of War of the Worlds caused listeners to tremble and panic. Orson Welles, the mastermind behind this electrifying adaptation of the H.G. Wells timeless classic, sent shockwaves through America. To many radio listeners, this gripping radio play sounded like a real news story about a Martia…
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A Horror Story, by Elspeth Eric, is brought to life by the legendary voice of Richard Dryden. Your hosts, Greg and Mary, explore the darker corners of Eric's eerie tale. But wait—could it all be 'tongue in cheek'? Has Eric managed to intertwine humor and horror in this camp gothic masterpiece? You be the judge! Grab your headphones and brace yourse…
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Listen to the classic science-fiction radio play adaptation of The Day the Earth Stood Still, with captivating performances by Michael Rennie and Jean Peters. Performed before a live audience in 1954, The Day the Earth Stood Still is a gripping tale of an alien visitation and man's response to the unknown. Complementing the stellar performances is …
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Our latest Shiver Show episode features Ray Bradbury's mesmerizing radio drama, "The Thirteenth Sound," which was first performed in 1951. A wealthy socialite wife, played to perfection by Agnes Moorehead, seems to have committed the perfect murder, until a familiar sound triggers an unexpected reaction. Greg and Mary talk about this noir radio cri…
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From Ray Bradbury's 'typewriter of terror,' comes Zero Hour, a gripping story, adapted for radio, where children of the future innocently play Invasion - a game that could spell the end of humanity. Listen while Greg and Mary discuss what makes this audio drama so thrilling, including Bradbury's satirical writing and the haunting voice acting. By t…
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In this episode of the Shiver Show, we dive into the classic radio noir, The Postman Always Rings Twice, starring the sizzling Lana Turner and co-star John Garfield. A web of desire and betrayal is spun as Turner and Garfield rock the sound waves with their electrifying chemistry. Co-hosts Mary and Greg explore the timeless allure of this noir mast…
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Step back in time to the golden age of radio with our latest podcast episode, exploring the timeless intrigue of Sam Spade and The Hot 100 Grand Caper. This noir detective drama was crafted by the masterful Dashiell Hammett and stars Howard Duff (as Sam Spade) and Lurene Tuttle (as Effie). Follow Sam as he navigates the seedy underbelly of 1940's S…
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Listen to the spine-tingling world of horror with the latest episode of the Shiver Show, featuring the timeless classic, The Whole Town's Sleeping by Ray Bradbury, as we join three women out for an evening of fun in a small town gripped by a series of unsolved murders. Bradbury's masterful storytelling is brought to life with immersive soundscapes …
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The Maltese Falcon, featuring the powerhouse cast of Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Greenstreet, Mary Astor, and Peter Lorre, is a masterclass in audio drama. Reprising his role as the sharp-witted detective Sam Spade, Bogart brings his signature grit and charisma to the airwaves. Greenstreet, Astor, and Lorre also deliver stellar performances in front of…
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A traumatised couple, a remote cottage, and a creepy cellar set the stage for R.D. Wingfield's mind-bending horror story, The Cellar. Listen as Mary and Greg talk about this spooky production and its ambiguous narrative. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! Follow The Shiv…
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Tonight's story is Roald Dahl's, The Landlady, about an up-and-coming young man who finds himself in a quaint bed and breakfast. Prepare for unexpected twists and turns as you get to know more about the proprietor of the B&B - the charming and enigmatic landlady. Join Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn as they delve into why The Landlady makes their skin c…
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As the environment becomes inhospitable, a hostile mutant race seeks to expel all humans from the planet. Will the humans go quietly or fight back? Find out in this mind-bending science fiction drama. Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn discuss this intriguing story, terrific voice actors and fantastic plot twist right at the end that will stun lis…
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The Tell-Tale heart by Edgar Allen Poe was written in 1843, and is considered one of the greatest works of Gothic fiction. Born in 1809 to two actor parents, Poe was pretty much guaranteed a life of poverty and hardship. His actor father abandoned the family when he was young and then his mother died soon after. He was fostered to the Allens, a wea…
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The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe is a chilling short story that revolves around the theme of revenge. The narrator, Montresor, seeks vengeance against Fortunato, whom he perceives as having insulted him. The story explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the darkness that resides within the human psyche, creating a suspenseful and psy…
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The Haunted Mill, also known as, The Corpse Light, was written in 1899 by Richard Donovan (aka J.E. Preston Muddock). It's about a love triangle that goes terribly wrong. Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn talk about what makes this audio drama so terrific - the vocal performances, the immersive sound effects and the timeless story. The Haunted Mi…
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July 1947 is a short horror sci-fi story about the famous UFO sightings in Roswell, New Mexico on July 8, 1947 - an event that continues to excite the imaginations of many people to this day. This story is about a young couple’s romantic evening. James and Mary are star-gazing when things go terribly wrong. What’s a romantic evening without a bit o…
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Sorry Wrong Number is another superb audio drama written by Lucille Fletcher. It first aired on the Suspense Radio Program in 1943. Orson Welles called Sorry Wrong Number, "the single greatest radio script ever written." The story idea came to Fletcher while she was in a grocery story on Manhattan’s lower east side. There, she noticed a well-dresse…
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The House in Cypress Canyon first aired in December 1946 and scared the pants off of everyone who listened - right before Christmas! This story is quite unique because the very spooky house in question is not a crumbly mansion with cobwebs and strange drafts, but rather an ordinary California bungalow, quite like the one next door to you! Co-hosts …
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The Hitchhiker is a radio drama written by Lucille Fletcher. It was first broadcast in 1941 on 'The Orson Welles Show,' on CBS radio. The music for The Hitchhiker was written by Lucille’s husband, Bernard Herrmann. Lucille and Bernard were rock stars of suspense radio in the 1940's. The voice actor for this drama is a 23-year-old Orson Welles. The …
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Donovan's Brain is so horrible, so bloodcurdling, that you might need therapy after you listen to it. The story comes from the mind of Curt Siodmak, whose 1942 science fiction novel of the same name was immediately made into the 1944 radio drama that you are about to hear. It has a stellar performance by Orson Welles as the evil Doctor Patrick Cory…
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Season 2 finale. As Tasha and her big-wig friends attend swish launch party for Purrfection Park, Griffin has one last card up his sleeve. Fenn B comes to Earth and things get hot in Grace's kitchen. Thank you for listening to Girls Night Out! We are the proud winner of BEST FICTION PODCAST at the Australian Podcast Awards, and nominated for Best O…
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Desperate to save the vermillion flycatchers, Griffin and Ojai sneak out to the Homestead and see something they shouldn't. Griffin is infected with Cat Fever and begins his transformation. When Grace and Laine arrive at the Homestead, there is a showdown. Clementine stalls for time with Zanditha Ess and Fenn B decides to break the rules. Thank you…
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Doctor Danek Vesely's paper is presented at the symposium and the world reacts to the news of Cat Fever. Tasha comes up with a chilling plan to solve the growing anti-cat sentiment. Griffin's request for an Environmental Impact Study could delay Purrfection Park. Tasha doesn't want red tape, so she begins to ply her influence with Griffin's boss an…
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Grace meets parasitologist, Doctor Danek Vesely. He tells her about a new contagion called Cat Fever. The Director is missing, so Acting Director Zanditha Ess decides to make a few changes. Grace and Laine go to a party and see the Ailurophile Society, and its High Priestess, in action. Griffin tries to get the local TV anchor interested in protest…
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Grace and Fenn B are reunited. Before he can explain how Grace will save humankind, he is teleported back to the Laniakea to meet his new boss – Zanditha Ess. Griffin finds out that Whitney Marsh is slated for development of a cat adventure and wellness park. Whitney Marsh is the last remaining breeding ground for a near extinct bird, the vermillio…
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Grace gets a text from Kallie that she and Percy have been taken to the Mallard mansion. Grace and Laine use their powers to enter the Mallard mansion. Grace turns up the heat and Laine gets up to mischief. Grace has an unexpected reunion with an old friend. Thank you for listening to Girls Night Out! We are the proud winner of BEST FICTION PODCAST…
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Grace and Laine discover what Feelrite is doing to source the stem cells needed to make Fountain of Youth. Andrew, Daphne's security officer, finally catches up with Kallie and Percy at Mike's apartment and brings them back to the Mallard mansion and to Daphne. Thank you for listening to Girls Night Out! We are the proud winner of BEST FICTION PODC…
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Kallie gets Percy out of her prison-like bedroom, and the girls escape for an innocent day of fun and shopping, but Daphne wants Percy home for another youth-restoring blood transfusion, so she sends Andrew to find the girls and bring them back. Following Grace's advice, Destiny goes to the Feelrite free health clinic truck in the park. She meets N…
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Grace and Laine go out to a karaoke bar to relive their past as rock and roll queens. Laine witnesses Grace’s powers of invisibility and thermokenisis. Laine shows Grace that she can ‘borrow’ or inhabit animals. They decide to tell no one. Doctor Anita Chung sneaks into the Feelrite lab to retrieve more evidence of the side-effects of Fountain of Y…
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Still smarting from her suspension from work, Grace goes on a weekly ‘date night’ with her husband, Mike. He tells Grace he is leaving her. Grace gets no sympathy from her daughter, Kallie, who blames Grace for Mike's wandering eye. Crushed by everything that has happened, Grace sees first-hand her new powers of invisibility. Shaken and confused, G…
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In 1979, four teenagers, Gracie, Laine and Clementine, saw something strange in the night sky. They woke hours later, with no memory of what happened. One of their friends, FanBoy, had disappeared. Forty years later, Grace is at the peak of her career as Chief Scientist at Feelrite, a global biotech company. But Grace is also in the throes of menop…
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