Retro Radio: Old Time Radio in the Dark

A young couple inherits a remote estate on Dead Lake – only to discover a deranged scientist and his monstrous creation lurking beneath the water’s surface. Hear the tale in this marathon’s first story! | #RetroRadio EP0396Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and for Commercial Version Only)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Horror of Dead Lake” (February 09, 1976) ***WD (LQ)00:47:05.969 = Sam Spade, “The Bouncing Betty Caper” (December 12, 1948)01:13:30.719 = The Sealed Book, “Beware of Tomorrow” (July 29, 1945) ***WD01:43:11.969 = The Shadow, “Phantom Fingerprints” (October 29, 1939)02:09:31.869 = Sleep No More, “Jilting of Granny Weatherall” (January 30, 1957) ***WD02:39:06.179 = BBC Spinechillers, “Boonies” (1984)03:06:04.119 = Stay Tuned for Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (1945) ***WD03:20:03.719 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD03:35:28.579 = Strange Wills, “Audition And Sales Presentation” (January 15, 1946)04:06:43.799 = Suspense, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (May 25, 1943)04:37:57.999 = Tales of the Frightened, “Dr. Harvey Cushing” (1957)04:42:31.235 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960s)04:46:54.675 = Theater Five, “We Are All Alone” (September 23, 1964) ***WD05:06:26.679 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0396TAGS: old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

When a meek man impulsively buys a horse at auction, he discovers it can talk — and it just might be his ticket to fortune… if he can stay out of trouble! Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0395Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Straight From The Horse’s Mouth” (February 06, 1976) ***WD00:47:56.789 = Obsession, “Paranoia Death House Express” (1950-1952)01:13:15.159 = Origin of Superstition, “Breaking the Wishbone” (1935)01:28:13.129 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (September 18, 1951)01:59:01.109 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Saga of Ruffy Rux” (November 27, 1947) (LQ)02:28:45.579 = Quiet Please, “Twelve To Five” (April 12, 1948)02:58:59.319 = Radio City Playhouse, “Temporarily Purple” (November 29, 1948)03:30:58.109 = Cat, “Audition” (October 21, 1946 – aired during Suspense) ***WD03:47:58.249 = Richard Diamond, “The Ruby Diamond Case” (December 03, 1949)04:17:33.385 = Ripley’s Believe It or Not, “Remarkable Woman” (1930) ***WD04:19:35.029 = The Saint, “Cupid and Corpse” (August 27, 1950)04:48:56.105 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0395TAGS: old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, society has fractured into two hostile tribes — one of men and one of women. In this bleak landscape, hatred reigns supreme, and the two groups live separately, engaging in deadly games where participants hunt each other down. Hear “The Children of Death from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0394Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Children of Death” (February 05, 1976) ***WD00:44:24.099 = Mr. District Attorney, “Spring Fever” (May 19, 1948)01:15:43.089 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Out of Mind” (September 15, 1947: NEVER AIRED)01:44:11.329 = The Black Museum, “A Woman’s Pigskin Glove” (1952) ***WD02:10:53.729 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Murder Is My Business” (June 08, 1948)02:41:15.199 = Mystery House, “A New Lease on Death” (August 19, 1945) ***WD03:08:57.959 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Wendigo” (June 01, 1968)03:35:23.249 = Night Beat, “Hunter Becomes Hunted” (September 11, 1950) ***WD04:05:08.439 = CBC Nightfall, “All Nighter” (May 15, 1981) ***WD04:36:10.409 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “Who Killed Columbus” (October 11, 1944)05:05:10.309 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0394

A woman becomes entangled with a manipulative occultist who claims he can help her communicate with her late husband! Hear the tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0393Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Dead Deserve to Rest” (February 03, 1976) ***WD00:48:25.209 = The LineUp, “Hiccuping Hamster Hemostatic Case” (May 29, 1951)01:14:17.659 = Macabre, “House In The Garden” (December 04, 1961) ***WD01:44:44.629 = Philip Marlowe, “Name To Remember” (April 09, 1949)02:14:47.989 = The Black Mass, “An Evening’s Entertainment” (October 31, 1964)02:46:00.579 = Beyond Midnight, “Death Wish” (1968) ***WD (LQ)03:15:46.419 = MindWebs, “Repent, Harlequin! Said The Ticktock Man” (March 11, 1977)03:46:02.478 = Ellery Queen’s Minute Mysteries, “Lady Spectator” (1939-1948) ***WD03:47:48.433 = Time For Love, “Counterfeit Plates” (1954) ***WD04:13:07.449 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD04:43:37.379 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Doctor and Lunatic” (April 26, 1946)05:12:59.081 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0393TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

While touring a British castle, an American woman is attacked by a pack of dogs and, after taking shelter with a neighbor, uncovers the dark, haunting history behind the castle’s ghostly secrets. Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0392Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Castle Kerfol” (January 30, 1976) ***WD00:48:57.809 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Inexperienced Ghost” (January 08, 1980)01:16:30.229 = The Haunting Hour, “Revenge” (August 10, 1945)01:41:39.009 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Statue of San Sabastian” (May 10, 1959)02:06:12.609 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Spirit Vengeance” (December 08, 1946) ***WD02:32:10.519 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Murder The Folsom Point” ***WD02:57:00.909 = Sherlock Holmes, “Second Generation” (December 17, 1945)03:26:50.159 = Inner Sanctum, “Death By Scripture” (October 09, 1945)03:58:03.779 = The Key, “Alexis” (1956) ***WD04:24:57.079 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” (August 24, 1943) ***WD04:54:14.089 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0392TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

During a violent thunderstorm, a reclusive man is visited by a strange salesman peddling lightning rods—but what begins as a sales pitch quickly spirals into a chilling confrontation about fear, faith, and control. Is the visitor a protector… or something far more sinister? Hear Herman Melville’s “The Lightning-Rod Man” from Faces In The Window! | #RetroRadio EP0391Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Mirror, Mirror” (January 28, 1976) ***WD00:47:05.019 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)01:11:57.309 = Dark Fantasy, “Resolution” (January 02, 1942) ***WD01:37:07.609 = Diary of Fate, “Paul Reese” (March 23, 1948) ***WD (LQ)02:06:34.239 = BBC Fear on 4, “Day At The Dentist’s” (March 13, 1988)02:36:16.259 = Five Minute Mysteries, “Case of Oversight” (July 28, 1948)02:42:49.939 = Future Tense, “A Pail Of Air” (May 20, 1974) ***WD03:11:16.829 = Gang Busters, “New Jersey Counterfeiters” (December 13, 1947)03:42:22.089 = Green Hornet, “Lightning Strikes a Shakedown” (August 10, 1939)04:12:12.759 = Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)04:39:34.989 = The Lives of Harry Live, “Pleasure Before Business” (March 28, 1952) ***WD05:04:06.428 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0391TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

A man caring for roses accidentally creates worms that grow to monstrous proportions and develop a taste for human flesh! Hear the story from The Devil and Mr. O! | #RetroRadio EP0390Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ferret” (January 26, 1976) ***WD00:48:05.369 = Confession, “Leo J Fowler Case” (August 30, 1953)01:17:48.459 = Sounds of Darkness, “The Fish That Flew” (January 27, 1970)01:43:40.249 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Revolt of Worms” (October 01, 1971)02:15:16.149 = Dimension X, “The Last Objective” (June 03, 1951)02:55:32.369 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The House Where Death Lives” (November 07, 1944) (LQ)02:55:32.279 = The Creaking Door, “White Scarf Strangler” (1965) ***WD03:23:40.639 = The Eleventh Hour, “Jewel Robbery” (1941-1946) ***WD03:53:50.709 = Escape, “The Log of the Evening Star” (March 14, 1948)04:24:30.589 = Everyman’s Theater, “The Women Stayed at home” (December 20, 1940) ***WD04:50:08.939 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Overpopulation” (April 09, 1958) ***WD05:08:51.129 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0390TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, vintage radio dramas, old radio mystery shows, 1940s radio horror, golden age radio, old time radio crime, horror radio shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, noir radio episodes, suspense radio classics, gothic radio dramas, macabre old time radio, haunted broadcasts, classic horror stories, spine-tingling radio, retro suspense tales, chilling audio drama, eerie radio mysteries, nostalgic thrillers, paranormal radio hour, best old time radio horror, top mystery radio shows, scary vintage radio episodes, listen to old radio horror, crime radio shows from the 1940s, old time radio podcasts, Weird Darkness Presents, retro horror podcast, creepy vintage audio, disturbing old radio, classic crime podcast

A forgotten cathedral, a sinister scrapbook, and a demon sketched from memory — some illustrations should never come to life. *** Hear the story from BBC’s radio show, Ghost Story in the episode, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook!” | #RetroRadio EP0389Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Slick And The Dead” (January 23, 1976) ***WD00:47:35.109 = The Whistler, “Justice” (June 12, 1943)01:18:11.389 = The Witch’s Tale, “Statue of Thor” (May 22, 1933)01:42:11.659 = X Minus One, “Time And Time Again” (January 11, 1956)02:11:17.929 = ABC Mystery Time, “Sherlock Speckled Band” (May 01, 1956) ***WD02:35:59.329 = Strange Adventure, “Savage One” (1945) ***WD02:39:23.949 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 19, 1943) ***WD03:07:59.619 = BBC Ghost Story, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook” (1997)03:22:50.619 = Beyond The Green Door, “John Otis – Mr. Dunn, Disposer” (1966) ***WD03:26:59.151 = Box 13, “Dan and the Wonderful Lamp” (March 27, 1949)03:54:41.309 = Incredible But True, “Two Heads Are Better” (1950-1951)03:58:40.349 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “The Bitter Pill” (1992)04:29:14.209 = The Clock, “Angel With Two Faces” (May 25, 1947) ***WD04:52:46.103 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0389

The lady of an old English manor and estate is determined not to let anyone usurp her position – otherwise they’ll have to deal with the LADY OF THE MIST! Hear the chilling tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0388Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Lady of the Mist” (January 21, 1976) ***WD00:47:23.239 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Eris” (1984)01:18:02.039 = Stay Tuned, “The Bogey Man Will Get Your” (1945) ***WD01:33:36.039 = Strange, “Deja Vu In France” (1955) ***WD01:49:43.859 = Suspense, “The ABC Murders” (May 18, 1943) ***WD02:18:29.759 = Tales of the Frightened, “Don’t Lose your Head” (1957)02:24:27.749 = Tales From The Tomb, “A Ghost Or a Vampire” (1960s)02:31:05.909 = Theater Five, “Odyssey of Number Fourteen” (September 22, 1964)02:52:59.579 = The Unexpected, “Handle With Care” (1948)03:05:42.679 = Unit 99, “Investigate Prowler” (January 31, 1958)03:29:53.299 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD03:45:43.989 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD04:16:34.559 = The Weird Circle, “Cask of Amontillado” (April 09, 1944)04:45:58.981 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0388

In this dystopian tale set in the year 2076, crimes against society are punishable by community service — in show business. A time traveler moves forward in time and discovers a future where the business is anything but entertaining; and where stunts and special effects often lead to death. Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0387Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “There’s No Business Like” (January 19, 1976) ***WD00:47:28.376 = Quiet Please, “I Always Marry Juliet” (April 05, 1948) ***WD01:17:13.599 = Radio City Playhouse, “First And Last” (November 15, 1948)01:47:58.959 = Boulevard of Make Believe, “Wally Talks to Police” (ADU)02:02:29.616 = Richard Diamond, “William Carter Memory Loss” (November 26, 1949) 02:31:42.875 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Killed By Bashfulness” (1930) ***WD02:34:57.968 = The Saint, “Reflection On Murder” (August 20, 1950)03:05:21.009 = Sam Spade, “Quarter Eagle” (November 28, 1948) ***WD03:30:45.949 = The Sealed Book, “My Beloved Must Die” (July 22, 1945)04:01:12.489 = The Shadow, “House of Fun” (October 22, 1939) ***WD04:27:13.189 = Sleep No More, “I Am Waiting” and “Browdean Farm” (January 23, 1957)04:57:46.399 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0387