This week, the Shiver Show goes deep into the strange and twisted mind of H.P. Lovecraft with The Dunwich Horror. This episode first aired on the terrific old time radio series, Suspense, in 1945. H.P Lovecraft is know as one of the masters of creepy tales and The Dunwich Horror does not disappoint. Some might say the story is intriguing; others say that it's perplexing. You be the judge!Ronald Coleman and Brett Morrison give strong performances in the lead roles supported by a cast of uncredited voice actors. Greg and Mary discuss H.P. Lovecraft's scary monsters, his inner demons and what rating The Dunwich Horror gets on the patented Shiver Show 'Scream-o-meter'. Join us!Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcastFollow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
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Report on the Barnhouse Effect - Old Time Radio Sci-Fi
This week, The Shiver Show crackles to life with telekinetic intensity in this 1950 sci-fi episode from the Suspense series, Report on the Barnhouse Effect. This episode is a daring dive into the paranormal from the first published short story by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.Before Slaughterhouse-Five, before Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. exploded onto the world stage with this mind-bending tale of mental might and military madness. Imagine an ordinary professor who discovers he can control objects with the force of his thoughts. Professor Barnhouse knows that his powers could heal the world, feed the hungry, and do good things. But in a Cold War world, addicted to arms and military response, will his government harness his power for good?It’s suspense. It’s science fiction. It’s satire with a heartbeat. Co-hosts Mary and Greg talk about this well-paced thriller, their experiences with Vonnegut's writing, and the terrific production values in Report on the Barnhouse Effect. Join us and listen now. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcastFollow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
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The Third Man - Old Time Radio Crime
Step into Cold War Vienna with this 1951 radio drama, The Third Man. Brought to us by the Lux Radio Theatre, this episode features Joseph Cotton as Holly Martin and Evelyn Keyes as Anna Schmidt. Based on an adaptation of Graeme Greene's novella of the same name, the Third Man is treat for old time radio fans, as well as fans of noir film. We have remastered the audio file and have taken out the rather lengthy Lux soap advertisements to bring you the essence of the drama. Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn talk about the award-winning noir film, the terrific voice actors, and the wonderful zither theme music by Anton Karas. Tune in to the The Third Man, and prepare to immerse yourself in the intrigue of post-war Vienna in this old time radio crime classic!Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcastFollow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
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The Lady in the Lake - Old Time Radio Crime
Put on your snap-brim fedora, cinch up a trench coat, and get ready to immerse yourself in a noir-drenched mystery with our Old Time Radio classic, The Lady in the Lake. Originally airing in 1949 on the Lux Radio Theatre, this thrilling adaptation brings Raymond Chandler’s hard-boiled detective, Philip Marlowe, to life in a gripping drama that you won’t want to miss.Based on Chandler’s celebrated 1943 novel, The Lady in the Lake, this old time radio classic takes listeners into a world of deception, murder, and intrigue. Hollywood icon Robert Montgomery reprises his role as the cool, sharp-tongued Marlowe, from the 1947 film of the same name. Lending sophistication and allure to radio drama is Audrey Totter, as the enigmatic femme fatale at the heart of the mystery.Known for its live productions and star-studded casts, Lux Radio Theatre delivers a suspenseful adaptation that captures the essence of Chandler’s hard-edged prose. With snappy dialogue, and a story full of unexpected twists, this episode is a puzzling whodunit.Co-hosts Mary and Greg, contrast the film and the radio drama, and talk about the writing style of Raymond Chandler. Was $10 a day (plus expenses) a good fee for a private detective in 1949? You be the judge!Tune in now and let The Lady in the Lake submerge you in its dark, reflective depths. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcastFollow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Old Time Radio Adventure
Put on your head lamp and get ready to go deep in this old time radio adventure, Journey to the Centre of the Earth. This is an adaptation of Jules Verne's 1864 science fiction adventure, which blended geology and fantasy, and remains a classic of 19th-century literature. This radio drama first aired in 1977 on the General Mills Adventure Radio Show, and features Tom Bosley as the unflappable narrator, Ian Martin as Professor Lindenbrock, Don Scardeno as Axel and Jada Rowland as Vicky. Join Mary and Greg and they discuss how this old time radio drama differs from the 1959 film of the same name and is, in many ways, superior. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcastFollow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Shiver Show brings you the most spine-tingling tales of crime, horror, and sci-fi from the golden age of radio. This was an era before TV, before screens—when families huddled around the radio, hearts pounding, as stories of suspense crackled through the airwaves.From the 1930s to the 1960s, these Old Time Radio dramas captured imaginations like nothing else—and you can hear them now. Carefully curated and lovingly remastered to cut the static but keep the chills, The Shiver Show brings you the very best of that haunting era.Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn prise open the coffin lid on what made these vintage dramas so unforgettable: eerie scores, masterful voice acting, immersive soundscapes, and themes that still resonate today.Press play, close your eyes, and get ready to shiver.
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