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“Why would you play a song in the background of your introduction, a song with words?! You don’t need background music! Many introductions are too long, get on with it! Content is interesting and thank you for avoiding adding vintage ads.”
SuperShoeDiva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/22
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“Informative and great selection of Old Time Radio Mysteries, Thrillers and every thing detective!
Every time this cast shows up in my feed I'm thrilled to know more about the behind the scenes of various old time radio shows and enjoy the show afterwards for a first-hand experience.”Read full review »
Vienna Jetschko via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
11/02/18
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“Have listened to this podcast for a long time and very much appreciate the history lesson with each session. Since these recordings happened before I was born, it is nice to know the details of the period. Sorry that new recordings have not been added for a while.”
iEvoTech2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/18
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“This podcast is a MUSt for anyone with a love of old radio mysteries and dramas. Jim has clearly put so much love and research into this. I love the historical and background tidbits, and the behind-the-scenes information! This is my go-to show when I have insomnia. Engrossing and thoroughly...”Read full review »
VivianMK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/17
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“I truly enjoy Jim's research and efforts about OTR! Just watch some of the long musical interludes!”Read full review »
LuvrOfInformation via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/17
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“I have really enjoyed hearing the backstory on several shows I liked and even those that I wouldn't necessarily have chosen to listen to myself. Jim has a pleasant delivery and clearly has done more extensive research than the other OTR podcasters I've listened to. I particularly liked...”Read full review »
OTR girl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/14
“Been a fan and listener of Mr. Widner's podcast for years. I like that he digs deeper to find adaptations of works from mystery writers and appearances of detectives that weren't necessarily regular radio series. The one-off episodes and rarities are part of what makes this series...”Read full review »
richva23294 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/13
“The history and background information makes the show all the more interesting. I only wish the shows appeared on a more frequent basis.”
Winemaker1856 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/12
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“It's great not only to hear first rate drama and mystery shows but also to learn how these episodes fit into the bigger picture of radio drama. Thanks.”Read full review »
Vicki43 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/11
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“Even though I've heard most of the shows, I love the way he gives background info before each show.
Great Job Keep Up The Awesome Work!!!”Read full review »
Bigirish0821 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/10
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“A must for all lovers of Old time radio detectives. Jim shares his love and enthusiasm for old time radio with the time he takes to research the episodes he chooses. Understanding the context of when the show was produced allows the listener to enjoy the show even more. Keep up the great work!”
AtticusSwan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/10
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“The intro to the shows are brief but invariably filled with great background information, not only on the episode itself but placing the show in the overall arc of the genre. Jim is easy to listen to and has the voice of quiet authority on his subject.”
lesismoe via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/30/10
“Jim is clearly more than an old time radio enthusient. Each episode has some of the back story and some nice facts. Production quality suggests he is likely an audio engineer by profession. No one compares.”
mayhem9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/08
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“I have to agree with all those who say this is a great podcast. Mr Widner gives some wonderful background! There are plenty of OTR podcasts, but this is the best, due mainly to the historical and background information provided.”
mlw50 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/08
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“The shows are great, and the history behind them makes them even more interesting. This is an excellent otr podcast.”
Jo March via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/08
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“This podcast is excellent, especially for those who ARE interested in the history of pulp fiction and radio shows. I highly recommend subscribing to this one. I just wish there were more new ones coming out!!”
BeauJes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/08
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“Although there is a show rebroadcasted almost half of the download time is talking about the show's origin or other stuff. What a waste of my byte space! If I wanted history of nonsense, then this would be it. Don't waste your time or bytes on this podcast.”Read full review »
swimgirl69 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/08
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“Mr. Widner,
Thanks for putting together such a well-researched gem of a look at a genre that has given so much to the mystery/suspense/crime dramas on our televisions and movie screens today. I look forward to the next podcast as soon as the one I'm listening to draws to a close. Keep up...”Read full review »
ScottFolland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/07
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