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Classic Radio Rewind (Old Time Radio)

Classic Radio Rewind (Old Time Radio)

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Classic Radio Rewind is your weekly trip back to the golden age of radio — when the airwaves were packed with drama, comedy, mystery, and adventure. Each episode gives you an hour of standout shows from the 1930s through the 1950s, featuring legends like The Fibber McGee and Molly Show, Gunsmoke, The Jack Benny Program, X Minus One and plenty of other familiar series and voices.

Whether you’re already an old‑time radio fan or you’re just curious about how broadcasting got its start, this podcast makes it easy to dive in. Kick back, tune in, and enjoy a little nostalgia.

Brought to you by the WOTR Radio Network — home to four great live stations: Old Time Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA.

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Episodes
  • Classic Radio Rewind #78 - The Molle Mystery Theater & Mystery in the Air
    Feb 22 2026

    This week on Classic Radio Rewind, We guide you through two gripping mysteries from radio’s golden era. We open with a tense psychological drama from The Molle Mystery Theater: “Female of the Species” (June 7, 1946). A seemingly ordinary woman becomes the focus of a chilling investigation when a murder exposes the darker corners of her personality. The deeper the detectives dig, the more unsettling the truth becomes.

    Then, we shift into the eerie world of Mystery In The Air with Peter Lorre starring in “Beyond Good and Evil” (August 28, 1947). This haunting tale follows a man who believes he’s risen above morality itself — a belief that leads him down a path of obsession, violence, and psychological unraveling. Lorre’s unmistakable voice brings the story’s tension and madness to life.

    Settle in and enjoy two unforgettable journeys into suspense, brought to you by the WOTR Radio Network. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Classic Radio Rewind.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Classic Radio Rewind #77 - The Adventures of Red Ryder & The Shadow
    Feb 19 2026
    Classic Radio Rewind - Episode 77

    Step back into the golden age of radio with this week’s episode of Classic Radio Rewind, brought to you by Barry Slinker and the WOTR Radio Network. This installment features two gripping adventures from opposite ends of the old‑time radio universe — a Western mystery and a chilling tale of suspense.

    📻 Episode 1: The Adventures of Red Ryder — “Eli Corbin Murdered” (05/07/1942)

    Red Ryder and Little Beaver ride straight into trouble when the quiet rancher Eli Corbin is found murdered under suspicious circumstances. As Red digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit, hidden motives, and dangerous secrets threatening to tear the community apart. Justice on the frontier is never simple — and this case proves it.

    🕵️ Episode 2: The Shadow — “Hounds in the Hill” (02/20/1938)

    Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane travel to a remote mountain settlement plagued by eerie howls, strange disappearances, and a legend that has terrified locals for generations. As The Shadow investigates, he discovers that the truth behind the “hounds” is far more sinister — and far more human — than anyone suspects. A classic blend of mystery, atmosphere, and psychological tension.

    Whether you love Western action or spine‑tingling suspense, this episode delivers a double feature of classic radio storytelling at its finest. Sit back, relax, and rewind with us.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Classic Radio Rewind #76 - The Red Skelton Show & The Whistler
    Aug 19 2025

    🎙️ Classic Radio Rewind – Episode 76: "The Red Skelton Show & The Whistler"

    This week, we rewind to two unforgettable gems from radio’s golden age:

    🧥 The Red Skelton Show – “Job Hunting”
    Red’s back with his signature blend of slapstick and satire as Junior the Mean Widdle Kid tries his hand at employment—with predictably chaotic results. From misfired interviews to workplace mayhem, this episode delivers classic Skelton laughs and timeless charm.

    🕵️ The Whistler – “The Death of Mr. Penny”
    A haunting tale of greed, guilt, and grim consequences. When a mild-mannered clerk named Mr. Penny meets an untimely end, the whispers of suspicion grow louder. The Whistler’s chilling narration guides us through a web of secrets where every motive casts a shadow.

    Tune in for comedy and crime, laughter and suspense—all in one nostalgic rewind.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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