Best Oldtime Radio Shows Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 68: PC_2024-027_OTRNow_Radio_Program 2:57:13

4d ago2:57:13

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ARTHUR GODFREY TIME-April 18, 1949, John Conolly and Lenny Bruce make an appearance. ArthurGodfrey_1949-04-18_Winner_Lenny_Bruce,_John_Connolly 27:58 THE EDDIE BRACKEN STORY- February 11, 1945 Whole Day with No Trouble Have Gun, Will Travel. December 07, 1958. CBS net. "Ella West". Sponsored by: Kent. Paladin travels to Abilene to help his friend T…

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The 2024 BMO Winterset Award 13:20

5d ago13:20

13:20

We hear from the writers celebrated at the 2024 BMO Winterset Award presentation at Government House in St. John's.

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The founder of Mernini raincoats is weathering out the trade storm 6:43

6d ago6:43

6:43

Maria Halfyard, the founder of Mernini, explains how she is adapting her export plan for Mernini raincoats to weather out international trade disputes.

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The art of healing 11:32

12d ago11:32

11:32

NL Health Services and artists give us a tour of the artworks placed at the new Mental Health and Addictions Centre in St. John's

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Zaynab Wilson, musical traveller, feels at home in St. John's 9:37

13d ago9:37

9:37

Percussionist Zaynab Wilson tells us how her love of music and travel led her to this province, and how living in St. John's has broadened her musical horizons

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From Stage 4 to the opera stage 8:24

13d ago8:24

8:24

Cancer survivor Paige Sargent is pursuing her dream of becoming an opera singer

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Season 2, Episode 5 1:08:16

15d ago1:08:16

1:08:16

In tonight's episode, Ron, Jeff, and Mario kick things off by discussing Marvel's unconventional approach to unveiling 26 actors and actresses who have been cast in Avengers: Doomsday, along with their roles in the highly anticipated film. Ron shares his theory about how the Avengers might end up facing off against Dr. Doom, and it’s revealed that …

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Episode 67: The OTRNow Radio Program 2:52:32

19d ago2:52:32

2:52:32

Gunsmoke History Straight Arrow 1951-06-21 Cancellation Satire Life Of Dir Ted Robertson Jack Benny 1952-02-24 The Fiddler Blondie 1940-04-01 April Fool's Day (cigs removed on broadcast version) Police Headquarters Boxing Death Match My Favorite Husband 1949-04-01 April Fool's Day THE ADVENTURES OF SHELOCK HOLMES 1946-04-01 April Fool's Day Adventu…

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Season 2, Episode 4 1:05:46

19d ago1:05:46

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After a three-week break, the crew—Gigi, Ron, Jeff, and Mario—return to make up for lost time in this action-packed episode. They dive into the exciting news about Dark Horse Comics’ upcoming sequel to The Rocky Horror Picture Show comic book series. The team explores what this new chapter could mean for fans of the original film and for a fresh ge…

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The JAG Soundhouse is a feast for the ears and eyes 10:54

19d ago10:54

10:54

Shawn Basha of Brigus Productions takes us on a tour of the province's newest live music venue, the JAG Soundhouse.

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Meet "The Commish" of the Glovertown Oldtimers 9:16

20d ago9:16

9:16

Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin takes in a rec hockey game in Glovertown, where the star on the ice is 80-year-old Donald Sparkes.

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Episode 66: PC_2024-026_OTRNow_Radio_Program 2:55:34

26d ago2:55:34

2:55:34

LET'S PRETEND- Let's Pretend started radio life as The Adventures of Helen and Mary in 1934 when it was transformed by Nila Mack into the show that would last for two decades until 1954. Mack believed that, if the stories were for children, then children should tell the story. On July 12, 1947, they told the tale of "The Brave Little Tailor" for sp…

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The latest on the NL Folk Festival and ECMA week 19:40

28d ago19:40

19:40

Heather and Melissa discuss the latest on the controversies surrounding two big music events scheduled for St. John's - The ECMA week in May and the NL Folk Festival in July.

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OneStream Suffah is a new podcast about Muslim life 12:53

1M ago12:53

12:53

Masud Rahman and Fuaz Khan are the hosts and producers of OneStream Suffah, a new podcast produced at Memorial University about Muslim life

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Hurry, hurry hard - to a physics lesson about curling 10:12

1M ago10:12

10:12

Joe Fitzgerald, Memorial University physicist and curler, explains the physics behind curling.

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The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival is in dire straits 13:55

1M ago13:55

13:55

Julie Vogt, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society, explains why the group is asking for donations to help make the annual folk festival happen in 2025.

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The true costs of music streaming 11:55

1M ago11:55

11:55

Liz Pelly, author of Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, speaks to Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin.

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Episode 65: PC_2024-025_OTRNow_Radio_Program 2:57:14

1M ago2:57:14

2:57:14

My Friend Irma. February 02, 1948. CBS net. Sponsored by: Swan, Spry. Jane quits her job and breaks off her romance with Richard when Richard hires a beautiful new secretary. Jane writes a scathing letter and asks Irma to mail it to Richard; a bad mistake. The script was subsequently used on the program on February 17, 1952 (see cat. #106081). Mari…

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Shaun Majumder is coming back from away 12:19

1M ago12:19

12:19

Actor and comedian Shaun Majumder explains why he and his family have moved from Los Angeles in the United States and are coming back to live in Atlantic Canada.

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Ramadan Mubarek! 13:28

2M ago13:28

13:28

Sa'adatu Usman, founder of Global Citizens, Inc. and Abrar Al Shafi of Memorial University's Muslim Students' Association tell us about their Ramadan intentions.

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Musicians in Newfoundland and Labrador are pivoting 11:30

2M ago11:30

11:30

MusicNL's Executive Director, Tamara Kater, tells us how NL musicians are diversifying into markets other than the United States

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A TwillinGREAT RPM Challenge 5:21

2M ago5:21

5:21

A group of musicians in Twillingate is recording an RPM Challenge album called Twillingreat

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Episode 64: PC_2024-023_OTRNow_Radio_Program 3:16:26

2M ago3:16:26

3:16:26

The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. August 07, 1939. Program #39. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. "The Six Gates Of Joyful Wisdom." The evil Fu at his best (worst). The last episode of the story. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. The Quiz Kids. April 16, 1941. NBC net. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first ques…

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Karim Elnaas and the art of medicine 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

Memorial University medical student Karim Elnaas describes how his experience with cancer treatment and his passion for art are helping him with his medical studies

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From the ashes of Los Angeles to the snow of Winterton 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

Los Angeles based music producer Greg Wells talks to Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin about why, after losing his L.A. home and studio in the January fires, he feels compelled to return to Winterton

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Season 2, Episode 3 51:24

2M ago51:24

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This week's episode kicks off with the crew discussing the troubling sexual abuse allegations against Neil Gaiman. The team dives into their thoughts on the fallout, including the swift decision by several comic book companies and movie studios to sever ties with him. Next, the conversation shifts to the recent resurgence of Universal Monsters acro…

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The magic of sticky tape 6:59

2M ago6:59

6:59

Visual artist Les Sasaki creates portraits out of tape for his exhibit, Invisible, at Gallery 59 in the Gander Airport International Lounge

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Episode 58: The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-022 3:00:13

2M ago3:00:13

3:00:13

The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-022 The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. August 02, 1939. Program #37. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Escape from the house of Fu by sliding across on a wire. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. August 04, 1939. Program #38. Radio Attractions syndication. Spo…

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Record Club gets Generation X back on the dance floor 13:39

2M ago13:39

13:39

Local cover band Record Club is about to fill the St. John's Convention Centre with fans of 1980s dance floor classics

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Old Time Radio Show Real Deal Detectives 11:37:32

2M ago11:37:32

11:37:32

Step into the gritty world of hardboiled detectives, tough-talking cops, and suspenseful crime dramas with Real Deal Detectives—over 11 hours of classic old-time radio featuring Broadway Is My Beat, Man from Homicide, Tales of the Texas Rangers, and The Line-Up.By hearthandhomeentertainment

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Terra Nova School of Swords 6:28

2M ago6:28

6:28

German long sword fighting instructor Edmund Quigley shows us the basics

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The challenges of buying local 12:32

2M ago12:32

12:32

Melissa talks to Richard Butt of the Western NL Food Hub, Phillip Thornley of Campbellton Berry Farm, and Laurie LeGrow of Some Good Market about efforts to get more consumers to buy local

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Is a winter day a good day on clothes? 11:19

3M ago11:19

11:19

Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin hung some damp sheets out on a clothesline with Memorial University physicist Joe Fitzgerald

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The poetry in motion of Oderin 10:46

3M ago10:46

10:46

Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin drops by a rehearsal of Oderin, a stage performance interpreting the poetry of Agnes Walsh through dance

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Episode 57: The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-021 2:59:01

3M ago2:59:01

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The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-021 The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. July 28, 1939. Program #35. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. The thing that coughs strikes...with four foot long arms!. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. July 31, 1939. Program #36. Radio Attractions syndication. Spons…

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Hearing Ice 12:04

3M ago12:04

12:04

Pianist and performance artist Megumi Masaki tells us about her work exploring changes in ice and the climate crisis.

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Remembering curler and coach Toby McDonald 7:07

3M ago7:07

7:07

Olympic curler and Waterford Valley MHA Jamie Korab remembers his friend and curling coach, Toby McDonald

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Thai Pongal Celebrations 8:58

3M ago8:58

8:58

Kunasekaran Nirmalkanna, vice-president of the Ilangai Tamil Sangam Newfoundland, tells us about Thai Pongal Celebrations

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Is it A.I. or art - or both? 11:28

3M ago11:28

11:28

Brent Keough of Driftwood Creations NL shows how he uses Artificial Intelligence to create images, and why he uses A.I. as a creative tool.

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Season 2, Episode 2 44:21

3M ago44:21

44:21

The episode kicks off with a lively discussion about the future of the Predator franchise. The gang shares their thoughts on Predator: Badlands, a film that promises to break away from the familiar formula of previous Predator films. With the promise of something different, the team speculates about the direction of the story, the setting, and whet…

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Two restauranteurs look at the year ahead 12:02

3M ago12:02

12:02

Adam Bishop, co-owner of Park West in Corner Brook, and Aravind Muthusamy, co-owner of E.A.T. - East Atlantic Tandoor in Grand Falls-Windsor - talk about their hopes and expectations for 2025

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A helping hand for Trinity Hall 7:54

3M ago7:54

7:54

Rhoda Hedd, Chair of the Board of Directors of Trinity Hall, talks about two fundraising concerts for the venue, as Trinity Hall founder Greg Wells deals with the loss of his main home and studio in the Los Angeles fires.

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Retribution - Flaming Obsession 36:42

3M ago36:42

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Mrs. Pierce wants only the best for her son, Fred. An English war bride is not exactly what she had in mind.

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Santy Paws visits the Tommy Sexton Centre 10:34

3M ago10:34

10:34

The St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Program pays a holiday visit to the Tommy Sexton Centre

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Episode 56: The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-020 2:57:42

3M ago2:57:42

2:57:42

The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-020 The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. July 24, 1939. Program #33. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. The thing that coughs, a strange white peacock. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. July 26, 1939. Program #34. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Mu…

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Meet storyteller Chukky Ibe 11:22

3M ago11:22

11:22

Chukky Ibe brings his Nigerian storytelling traditions to St. John's Storytelling's January Story Circle

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The oldest house in Bonavista gets a glow up 9:53

3M ago9:53

9:53

Bonavista mayor John Norman tells us about restoration work at the Alexander Bridge House

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Joel Thomas Hynes goes back to school 9:16

3M ago9:16

9:16

Writer, actor and musician Joel Thomas Hynes is Memorial University's Writer in Residence this winter

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Severance - the Bonavista episode 11:30

3M ago11:30

11:30

A local film and television industry worker talks about her experience working on the Apple TV+ series Severance, when it shot on the Bonavista Peninsula in 2023

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