Best Crimefiction Podcasts (2024)

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Explanatory Collapse #19 - On The Beach: Nova Swing 1:56:36

1h ago1:56:36

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"For every detective novel, regardless of its story, is for every reader, above all, a novel about himself: about what happened to the reader as a human individual in general, as an individual developing from a child into an adult; as a living being who experiences continuous transitions there and back, from layer to layer of consciousness..." - On…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Stand By For Crime - "Baby Betsy's Mother" (1953) 27:05

18m ago27:05

27:05

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I’m so very glad you tuned in, and I hope you are enjoying these episodes. If you are, please tell others to tune in too. I really would appreciate it. Today, we listen to another episode of Stand By for Crime titled "Baby Betsy's Mother." Th…

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Diary of a Madman 58:49

3h ago58:49

58:49

Our Shiver Show episode for this week combines crime and psychological horror in Diary of a Madman, an old-time radio drama loosely based on Guy de Maupassant's chilling masterpiece of the same name, written in 1886. This mesmerizing audio drama plunges listeners into the turbulent mind of a man teetering on the edge of sanity, capturing Maupassant…

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Explanatory Collapse #17 - On The Beach: Light 2:40:35

9h ago2:40:35

2:40:35

"Some roads are only seen at night Ghost roads, nothing but neon signs But some nights, the neon gas gets free And turns into walking dead like me And I've been making promises I know I'll never keep One of these days, I'm gonna leave you in your sleep I'll have to go when the whistle blows, the whistle knows my name Baby, I was born on a train" - …

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Explanatory Collapse #17 - On The Beach: Light 2:40:35

3h ago2:40:35

2:40:35

"Some roads are only seen at night Ghost roads, nothing but neon signs But some nights, the neon gas gets free And turns into walking dead like me And I've been making promises I know I'll never keep One of these days, I'm gonna leave you in your sleep I'll have to go when the whistle blows, the whistle knows my name Baby, I was born on a train" - …

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Nightfall 29:06

1h ago29:06

29:06

A planet in a galaxy far from here circles a group of six suns. There hasn't been a sunset for 2049 years and the inhabitants fear darkness! What happens to this civilization as all the suns set and night falls? This gripping story was written by Isaac Asimov as a short story and has appeared in many anthologies. In 1968, the Science Fiction Writer…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Mr. Keen - Tracer of Lost Persons - "The Case of Mr. Trevor's Secret." (1944) 28:13

14h ago28:13

28:13

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! I'm so very glad you came to visit again and hope you are enjoying listening to Uncle Erich's Classic Radio Series episodes. Today's episode is from the classic Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons Series titled "The Case of Mr. Trevor's Secret." Th…

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Leiningen versus the Ants 31:43

3d ago31:43

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Can man outsmart an army of ants? Find out in this gripping audio drama, Leiningen versus The Ants from the pen of Carl Stephenson. This short story was adapted for radio and aired for the first time in 1948. and is brought to life by the voice of William Conrad. Greg and Mary discuss the superb voice acting of Conrad and co-star Lou Merrill, the s…

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The Lives of Harry Lime - Man of Mystery 29:06

10d ago29:06

29:06

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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The Hands of Mr Ottermole 30:23

16d ago30:23

30:23

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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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Crime Club - "The Sun Is a Witness." (1947) 31:50

23d ago31:50

31:50

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again and am really hoping you're enjoying Uncle Erich's podcast ! Today, we make another visit to The Crime Club. This episode is titled "The Sun Is a Witness." This one's a real thriller. The narrator of this s…

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The Dead Hand 35:29

1M ago35:29

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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 30:24

1M ago30:24

30:24

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 31:11

1M ago31:11

31:11

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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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Bold Venture - "Sailor Framed For Murder." (1951) 29:17

1M ago29:17

29:17

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. Today, we make another visit with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in their classic series, Bold Venture. Today's episode is titled "Sailor Framed For Murder." As you may remember, a salty seadog Slate Shannon, played by Humphrey Bogart, owns a …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Broadway is My Beat - "The Thomas Hart Murder Case." (1951) 30:24

1M ago30:24

30:24

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Crime series. I'm so very glad you tuned in, and I hope you are enjoying the podcast ! If you are, please tell others to tune in too ! I'd really appreciate it. Today, we listen to a crime drama series called Broadway Is My Beat. Broadway Is My Beat is a radio cri…

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Explanatory Collapse #9 - Viriconium Pt 3 2:59:05

1M ago2:59:05

2:59:05

patreon.com/sfultra "...'For I aint, you must know,' said Betty, 'much of a hand at reading writing-hand, though I can read my Bible and most print. And I do love a newspaper. You mightn't think it, but Sloppy is a beautiful reader of a newspaper. He do the Police in different voices." - Mutual Friend, Charles Dickens…

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Explanatory Collapse #9 - Viriconium Pt 3 2:59:05

1M ago2:59:05

2:59:05

patreon.com/sfultra "...'For I aint, you must know,' said Betty, 'much of a hand at reading writing-hand, though I can read my Bible and most print. And I do love a newspaper. You mightn't think it, but Sloppy is a beautiful reader of a newspaper. He do the Police in different voices." - Mutual Friend, Charles Dickens…

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Explanatory Collapse #8 - Viriconium Pt 2 2:58:14

2M ago2:58:14

2:58:14

"The fire of wild abandon burns so beautiful and bright The ashes fade away after consuming all the light The fire of wild abandon burns so beautiful and hot I used to know the way back home but somehow I forgot Through all the smoke I can’t see you What’s the thing you been turned into? Something fun, or someone new The fire of wild abandon Feel t…

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Explanatory Collapse #8 - Viriconium Pt 2 2:58:14

2M ago2:58:14

2:58:14

"The fire of wild abandon burns so beautiful and bright The ashes fade away after consuming all the light The fire of wild abandon burns so beautiful and hot I used to know the way back home but somehow I forgot Through all the smoke I can’t see you What’s the thing you been turned into? Something fun, or someone new The fire of wild abandon Feel t…

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E84: Writing Rat Face: A Point Blank Limited Series (Episode 10) 22:21

1M ago22:21

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Welcome to "Writing Rat Face," a Point Blank Limited Series on one writer's process of writing a 50,000 word novel first draft. Rat Face is a post-apocalyptic crime novel set in a world ravaged by nuclear war and climate change. The main character, Rat Face, is a noir-ish hitman and delinquent looking to solve his father figure's murder before the …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Sherlock Holmes - "The Unwelcome Ambassador." (1948) 25:57

2M ago25:57

25:57

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! I sure do hope you're enjoying these great classic crime, murder mysteries and I thank you for stopping by again. This episode is from the classic Sherlock Holmes Series and is titled "The Unwelcome Ambassador." This episode originally aired in …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Richard Diamond - Private Detective - "Fred Sears Murder Case" (1949) 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Radio Series ! I'm so glad you tuned in again. Today, we visit Richard Diamond, Private Detective. This episode is titled "Fred Sears Murder Case." Richard Diamond Private Detective played by Dick Powell is an American detective drama which aired on the radio from 1949 to…

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Explanatory Collapse #7 - Viriconium Pt 1 1:55:03

2M ago1:55:03

1:55:03

“I have said before that the music is the words and the words are the music. It is all there for you to understand if you can and for you to feel, regardless.” - Sun Ra, This Planet is Doomed patreon.com/sfultra

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Explanatory Collapse #7 - Viriconium Pt 1 1:55:03

2M ago1:55:03

1:55:03

“I have said before that the music is the words and the words are the music. It is all there for you to understand if you can and for you to feel, regardless.” - Sun Ra, This Planet is Doomed patreon.com/sfultra

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Avenger - "Department of Death." (1945) 26:05

2M ago26:05

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Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Shows ! This episode is from the classic The Avenger series, featuring Jim Brandon, alter ego of The Avenger who was a biochemist that invented a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule, both of which helped him fight crime. This episode is t…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Boston Blackie - "The Murder of John Walters." (1945) 26:52

2M ago26:52

26:52

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio series ! I am so glad you tuned in again, and hope you are enjoying listening to these exciting episodes. Today, we make another visit with Detective Boston Blackie. Today's episode is titled "The Murder of John Walters." In this episode, Blackie goes for a …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Casey - Crime Photographer - "Ex-Convict." (1948) 26:55

3M ago26:55

26:55

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again. I truly appreciate you visiting Uncle Erich, and sure do hope you are really enjoying these classic suspenseful crime episodes ! Today, we listen to another episode of Casey - Crime Photographer. Today's e…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - "The Covered Bridge." (1950) 30:06

4M ago30:06

30:06

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Radio Series. I'm so glad you stopped by today. Today's episode is from the classic The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, Private Eye Series, and is titled "The Covered Bridge." The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler as private eye,…

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SFULTRA #29 - Liege-Killer - Christopher Hinz 1:12:51

3M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

"I fire myself ten times a day I throw myself in a watery grave With fourteen horses on top of my head I hear the voice again and again" - I Fire Myself, Mary Timony

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SFULTRA #29 - Liege-Killer - Christopher Hinz 1:12:51

3M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

"I fire myself ten times a day I throw myself in a watery grave With fourteen horses on top of my head I hear the voice again and again" - I Fire Myself, Mary Timony

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The Bluebeard Caper with Sam Spade 29:18

3M ago29:18

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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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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Dragnet - "Attempted City Hall Bombing." (1949) 32:27

4M ago32:27

32:27

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again and am really hoping you're enjoying Uncle Erich's podcast ! Today, we listen to an episode from the very popular drama series you may have heard of. It's the Dragnet Radio Show, starring Jack Webb. The Dra…

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The Donna Dunham Case 32:06

4M ago32:06

32:06

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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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Mysterious Traveler - "The Accusing Corpse." (1944) 29:15

4M ago29:15

29:15

Welcome back folks to yet another suspense packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ radio series ! I do hope you are enjoying these episodes, and I am so happy you tuned in again. Today, we make another visit to The Mysterious Traveler. Come ride the train with The Mysterious Traveler, with this week's dark story titled "The Accusing Corpse." …

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SFULTRA #28 - The Third Eye - Lobsang Rampa 1:09:03

4M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

"eurt si em tuoba yas yeht gnihtyrevE" - Euphoria, Kendrick Lamar (intro sample from The Wiz) I'm happy to welcome back Matt to tackle this terrible book. Matt's youtube channel Bookpilled is one of the main inspirations behind SFUltra and his engaging, thoughtful reviews make him official YouTube Book GOAT. His patreon is worth it and then some. …

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SFULTRA #28 - The Third Eye - Lobsang Rampa 1:09:03

4M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

"eurt si em tuoba yas yeht gnihtyrevE" - Euphoria, Kendrick Lamar (intro sample from The Wiz) I'm happy to welcome back Matt to tackle this terrible book. Matt's youtube channel Bookpilled is one of the main inspirations behind SFUltra and his engaging, thoughtful reviews make him official YouTube Book GOAT. His patreon is worth it and then some. …

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E83: Writing Rat Face: A Point Blank Limited Series (Episode 9) 18:40

4M ago18:40

18:40

Welcome to "Writing Rat Face," a Point Blank Limited Series on one writer's process of writing a 50,000 word novel first draft. Rat Face is a post-apocalyptic crime novel set in a world ravaged by nuclear war and climate change. The main character, Rat Face, is a noir-ish hitman and delinquent looking to solve his father figure's murder before the …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Mystery is My Hobby - "Mystery of the Burning Light." (1947) 27:57

4M ago27:57

27:57

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio series ! Today we present another great episode from the Mystery Is My Hobby series. This episode is titled "Mystery of the Burning Light." Today's plot - Bart investigates a murder on a friend’s boat. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Critter…

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The Fall of The House of Usher 57:13

4M ago57:13

57:13

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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SFULTRA #27 - Monarch - Candice Wuehle 1:36:09

4M ago1:36:09

1:36:09

“...Thank God you let me crash on your couch Who's my God that I’m prayin' to now? … Made her go home, felt the virus Web of life is my weed, false dreams stripped by silence … Deals they had us sign, for years, it had mе blind Think I had to hit rewind and think about why I do shine … My whole family cursed, now get the fuck out my ride … Nothin',…

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SFULTRA #27 - Monarch - Candice Wuehle 1:36:09

4M ago1:36:09

1:36:09

“...Thank God you let me crash on your couch Who's my God that I’m prayin' to now? … Made her go home, felt the virus Web of life is my weed, false dreams stripped by silence … Deals they had us sign, for years, it had mе blind Think I had to hit rewind and think about why I do shine … My whole family cursed, now get the fuck out my ride … Nothin',…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Inspector Thorne - "The Dark Cigarette Murder Case." (1951) 29:59

4M ago29:59

29:59

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! This episode is from the classic Inspector Thorne Series and is titled "The Dark Cigarette Murder Case." So, we're happy to have BoomerFlix.com sponser this exciting mystery episode. At BoomerFlix, you can watch thousands of the old classic televisi…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Adventures of Sam Spade - "The Bail Bond Caper." (1947) 28:29

5M ago28:29

28:29

Welcome back folks to yet another great episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! I'm so very happy you tuned in again ! I hope you are enjoying listening to classic crime and mystery stories. Today, we make another visit to Sam Spade, Private Investigator. Sam shares with us another episode titled "The Bail Bond Caper." The Adv…

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The Murders At The Rue Morgue 42:40

4M ago42:40

42:40

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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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Stand By For Crime - "Queenie's $10,000 Alibi." (1953) 26:51

5M ago26:51

26:51

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I’m so very glad you tuned in, and I hope you are enjoying my podcast ! If you are, please tell others to tune in too. I really would appreciate it. You can also follow this podcast, and listen to all the available episodes at UncleErich.com …

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SFULTRA #26 - Radiant Terminus - Antoine Volodine 1:04:32

5M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

"You lie in the graveyard Well you're rotting away When I talk to you daily You've got nothing to say You lie in the graveyard Well you are down making plans Well you control all my thoughts Well you make dust fall" - Graveyard , Butthole Surfers

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SFULTRA #26 - Radiant Terminus - Antoine Volodine 1:04:32

5M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

"You lie in the graveyard Well you're rotting away When I talk to you daily You've got nothing to say You lie in the graveyard Well you are down making plans Well you control all my thoughts Well you make dust fall" - Graveyard , Butthole Surfers

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Bold Venture - "A Muncie Murderess In Havana." (1951) 28:28

5M ago28:28

28:28

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. Today, we make another visit with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in their classic series, Bold Venture. Today's episode is titled "A Muncie Murderess in Havana." As you may remember, a salty seadog Slate Shannon, played by Humphrey Bogart, own…

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The War of the Worlds 59:32

5M ago59:32

59:32

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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