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“Great, short, clean, fun mystery programs from the age of radio. Perfect.”
Grateful History Buff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/24
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“I was so tired of the blah blah blah of celebrities or conversations about nothing I went searching for something different. I found it in spades! My favorite podcast by far! I love film noir. Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, Basil Rathbone, Bacall, Stanwyck, Hayworth. I love the thought of family...”Read full review »
Housewife124 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/24
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“If you like a bit of “Hollywood” history this podcast is especially satisfying. Many, many happy hours listening while at my easel.”
Love theVibe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/23
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“This has been a favorite podcast of mine for years. There are episodes here you won’t find anywhere else. So happy you are bringing us Sexton Blake!!”
C. Reaves via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/23
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“I’m still working my way through H. Poirot and am so thrilled with all the narrators, especially David Suchet.
What I am so grateful for is the uninterrupted story. The episode rolls straight through; anywhere from 30 min. to more than 6 hrs. and without commercials.
Oh Joy!!!🎉💕
Thank you all...”Read full review »
Dee396 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/23
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“The perfect host: knowledgeable, articulate, a pleasant voice. The vintage ads from the original broadcasts are as fun as the mysteries. An interesting glimpse back in time.”
Kati&Lali via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/05/23
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“Wonderful show Jim, please keep it up!”
Radiator lady via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/21/23
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“Fantastic service to entertain that won’t be beat!”
Big House Boy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/22
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“I like the wide range of old detective radio shows featured in this podcast. I especially enjoyed the oldest episodes of this podcast that discussed the history of the shows.”
Snarkclaw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/22
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“Really enjoying this series, especially the Poirots read by Hugh Fraser (Captain Hastings in the ITV adaptations). A real gem.”
sgj1964 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/24/22
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“These books are worth listening to, they have multiple stories in each episodes. Also David Suchet & the man that plays the
Captain Hasting they read the stories,”
Seton Anne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/22
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“Good quality!”
Graf-Orlok via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
03/02/22
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“These full length mysteries are wonderful. They are great stories and extremely well narrated. One of the best podcasts.”
Missing61 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/13/22
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“Wanting to give my eyes a break I stumbled upon this. Wonderful quality. Love Agatha Christie and her Poirot. Fun to listen to.”
FlowersMakeMeSmile00 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/22
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“Unreal quality..I have a long commute and it’s to the point where I actually look forward to it knowing I’ll be listening to these plays..well written with the length, character development and dialogue is well established. Highly recommend”
fastforwarding when RJ talks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/21
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“What a great collection of classic noir radio broadcasts form yesteryears are are just enjoyable to listen to today.
Thank for posting them!!!”
DocSlipperySedate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/21
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“I really like the new format, the longer shows. James Bond, Mike Hammer, are my fave so far. The longer shows are a bit of a challenge to listen to (just because of the time). BUT it’s so much better too, so much more involved... When I can get the proper time to listen to an episode, it makes...”Read full review »
Nikita Kremlev via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/05/21
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“The intricacies of this phenomenal Agatha Christie mystery is only augmented by the classical diction and characterization infused by the great actor Hugh Fraser. Famous for portraying Hercule Poirot’s trusty “sidekick” Colonel Hastings in the BBC mystery series (starring the great David Suchet),...”Read full review »
RobbinsNest1985 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/21
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“First timer here. Just listening to “After The Funeral” and so impressed with the brilliant reading. Perfect diction and remarkable acting ability.”
Kezzifur via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/21
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“Ah yes, the nostalgia is hitting me like a bus.”
bill writes stuff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/20
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“Please put out more Richard Diamond episodes , and Philip Marlowe episodes as well as Halloween episodes”
Calum Bente via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/18/19
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“May 8, 2018 episode makes no sense at all.”
Coco Chanel Coco 143 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/19
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“Please get more episodes. I listen to this podcast every time before I go to bed unless my mom catches me listening, anyway I thinks it’s great, but I wish we could have longer episodes. I’m not saying you could make them longer like you can just go into the 20-60s and remake the episodes. I just...”Read full review »
luckysiper243 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/19
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“The narrator is a writer of many years, which explains why his insights and introductions of the episode are an examination of the writing of these older radio shows. These have helped me notice many things about plot or character that I would have not noticed on my own. The category is listed...”Read full review »
Stationary Hobo Productions via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/18
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“This podcast is amazing and as a teen, I love going into the past and learning what it was like!!!!
17/5 stars!”
johnny7567 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/18
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pugunicorn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/07/17
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“The best. I was looking for an entertaining podcast while stuck at home for a week recovering from a cold. Stories a welcome break from politics, self help, etc. I love the "gender" specific roles (OMG!lol) and the bad guys always get caught(Woohoo)!”Read full review »
SlyTwix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/17
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“These are the stories from a lost era. They transport me bak to a time I never was able to experience”
Kaelliam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/15
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“Thank you for the variety of great shows! Is it possible the Murder in Mesopotamia part 2 of 5 did not properly download? It is only 26 seconds in length. Thank you for all the hard work you put into this podcast. I'm a new listener.”Read full review »
Blessedgal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/13
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“Most enjoyable OTR”
Jim Renneker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/13
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“I love radio shows and this one is superb!! Thank you so much!”
LmD634 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/12
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“Both me and my brother love this podcast! I listen to it all the time. It's great on long car or airplane trips!”Read full review »
Cupcake <3 er 10000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/12
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“A stunningly good collection of classic radio detectives, mainly from the US but including some British stalwarts like Poirot and Paul Temple. Hours of enjoyment with some good commentary where appropriate to give background. Occasional ads are a minor irritation. Otherwise 99/100.”
Ibslob Bibalob via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/07/12
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“i love jim's insight into the history of the various series. This adds much to the programmes which follow his informed remarks. thank jim.”Read full review »
fredtrot via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/10/10
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“A great podcast with a great host.”
Rleef via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/20/10
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grandmabeth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/09
“I have to agree with the other reviewers. I listen to a lot of Old Time Radio and this podcast exceeds them all in quality commentary.”
hopeinbrazil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/09
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“The host of this show is both professional and passionate about the genre he presents. I am forever impressed at the great effort and time he puts into these excellent broadcasts. The occassional guest interviews are a treat and Mr. Widner's ability to find programs and episodes that you...”Read full review »
andason via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/09
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“The background to these detective stories is so fun to listen to. Jim Widner does an amazing job. I am from gen X and am learning about a whole new world. The one my parents used to tell me about. This is a podcast well worth downloading. Thank you for all of the hard work you put into making...”Read full review »
Cjoy2@ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/09
“Thanks so much for the 'inside' info. It makes it so much more interesting, like the Lucille Ball background on Dime a Dance. Fabulous! Keep it up!!”Read full review »
knitlistener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/08
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“Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together for us! I love learning more about the shows and actors as well as the fabulous stories you pick out for us to hear. This is truly my favorite OTR podcast!”Read full review »
Mr&Mrs Cox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/08
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“The historical information put into these really makes them come alive. Thanks for all the hard work!”
Southeast Kansas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/07
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“I very much appreciate the effort put into the presentation of these shows. I know it must often take a lot of time to prepare the research on the shows' histories. They are wonderful to listen to. This is one of the best podcasts for OTR. Thanks.”Read full review »
michael kilfoy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/07
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“some of the best detective dramas ever. a great overview of the era of original pulp fiction”Read full review »
edisonjones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/07
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“Jim Widner is a star that shines brightly among all the OTR podcasts available. The background he gives on the shows and the actors makes makes listening to the espisode much better than the podcasts, that jave a minimal if any introduction.”
Atticus Swan via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
06/17/07
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“I don't normally write reviews but I've been very impressed with the radio shows and the thoughtful intros for them. I've listened to quite a few old time radio podcasts but this is my favorite.”Read full review »
sideofranch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/07
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