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Retro Radio: Old Time Radio in the Dark

 Darren Marlar

Welcome to Retro Radio: Old Time Radio In The Dark! Here I bring you shows from the Golden Age of Radio in the darker genre. I’ll have classic radio of the macabre and horror, mysteries and crime, and even some dark science fiction.

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Update frequency
every day
Average duration
285 minutes
Episodes
517
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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PRESUMED DEAD: Her Husband’s Death Was Only The Beginning of Her Horrors

PRESUMED DEAD: Her Husband’s Death Was Only The Beginning of Her Horrors

When a grieving widow spots her supposedly dead husband on a city bus, she’s forced to question everything she thought she knew about reality! *** Hear the tale from Radio City Playhouse: “Strange Id…
05:14:32  |   Tue 20 May 2025
(Bonus Episode) “ZERO HOUR” by Ray Bradbury

(Bonus Episode) “ZERO HOUR” by Ray Bradbury

When children across the country begin playing a mysterious game called “Invasion,” only one mother senses the chilling truth behind their countdown to zero hour. | “Zero Hour” was first published in…
00:22:21  |   Mon 19 May 2025
MY SHADOW IS A MURDERER: Science Tore Him In Two – One Invisible, One a Shadowy Killer!

MY SHADOW IS A MURDERER: Science Tore Him In Two – One Invisible, One a Shadowy Killer!

A brilliant scientist tests his invisibility serum—only to unleash a murderous shadow that refuses to stay in the dark. It’s the first story in this marathon, “I Thought I Saw a Shadow” from CBS Radi…
04:57:58  |   Sun 18 May 2025
They Said Leave The GHOST Alone, She Brings TRAGEDY, But He Couldn’t Resist Trying to SEE HER FACE!

They Said Leave The GHOST Alone, She Brings TRAGEDY, But He Couldn’t Resist Trying to SEE HER FACE!

A curious traveler is warned to avoid the mysterious woman haunting a quiet French hotel —but he just can’t resist asking to see her face. Hear the terrifying tale from Beyond Midnight’s “Let Me See …
04:58:16  |   Sun 18 May 2025
They Moved Into a Beautiful Home… TOO BAD IT WAS HAUNTED! 👻

They Moved Into a Beautiful Home… TOO BAD IT WAS HAUNTED! 👻

A couple’s new home reveals a disturbing history when unexplained noises lead them to uncover what was never meant to be found. Hear the story from The Hermit’s Cave – “The House With a Past!” | #Ret…
05:10:13  |   Sat 17 May 2025
DIAL “D” FOR DREAD: Don’t Answer Calls From SNIPE-3909

DIAL “D” FOR DREAD: Don’t Answer Calls From SNIPE-3909

A woman trying to sell her house is plagued by eerie phone calls from a mysterious number — calls that seem to know her deepest fears. Hear the story from Fear On 4, “Snipe 3909!” | #RetroRadio EP040…
04:54:10  |   Fri 16 May 2025
SIX WHO DID NOT DIE: Ghosts of the Mangareva Deep

SIX WHO DID NOT DIE: Ghosts of the Mangareva Deep

A greedy sea captain returns to a remote island for hidden treasure—only to find the ghostly crew he murdered waiting beneath the waves! Hear this old time radio tale from Creeps By Night! | #RetroRa…
04:57:52  |   Thu 15 May 2025
A HAUNTING IN THE FAMILY: Her Guardian From Beyond The Grave

A HAUNTING IN THE FAMILY: Her Guardian From Beyond The Grave

A young orphaned girl finds herself in the care of sinister relatives, but the ghost of her beloved grandfather returns to protect her from harm. Listen to “The Providential Ghost” from CBS Radio Mys…
04:58:53  |   Tue 13 May 2025
DINNER WITH THE DEAD IN THE SPECTER’S CHAIR | Paranormal & True Crime

DINNER WITH THE DEAD IN THE SPECTER’S CHAIR | Paranormal & True Crime

A dinner party turns deadly when a ghostly guest arrives to expose a killer’s long-buried secret.

Hear the tale, “Banquo’s Chair” from Suspense! | #RetroRadio EP0405

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05:12:27  |   Sun 11 May 2025
A Haunting House, A Tormented Writer, And a Ghostly Girl Who Sings: Who Is CLARISSA?

A Haunting House, A Tormented Writer, And a Ghostly Girl Who Sings: Who Is CLARISSA?

A lonely writer rents a room in a crumbling old house — only to discover the whispers and songs of a girl no one ever sees. Hear the tale, “Clarissa” from Quiet Please! | #RetroRadio EP0404

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05:06:14  |   Sat 10 May 2025
REVENANT OF THE RUINS: THE BLOODY LEGEND | Old Time Radio, Paranormal, Crime, Drama, Mystery

REVENANT OF THE RUINS: THE BLOODY LEGEND | Old Time Radio, Paranormal, Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Archaeologists excavating an old monastery site in Europe, find evidence of a gruesome medieval murder — and a…
04:51:55  |   Thu 08 May 2025
WITNESS TO DISINTEGRATION: The Terrifying Case of Benjamin Flack | Paranormal & True Crime

WITNESS TO DISINTEGRATION: The Terrifying Case of Benjamin Flack | Paranormal & True Crime

When Benjamin Flack witnesses a brutal murder, his world unravels as he’s forced to question not just the crime — but his very existence! Hear the tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio E…
05:15:32  |   Wed 07 May 2025
The ANGRY GOD That Demands a BLOOD SACRIFICE!

The ANGRY GOD That Demands a BLOOD SACRIFICE!

A young American couple travels to Central America and hear villagers’ superstitions about an “angry god” demanding a sacrifice – and they might be the next offering! Hear the story from CBS Radio My…
04:51:58  |   Tue 06 May 2025
THE UNHOLY INHERITANCE: She Died In Poverty But Left a Fortune – How Can That Be?

THE UNHOLY INHERITANCE: She Died In Poverty But Left a Fortune – How Can That Be?

An old woman who has always lived in poverty suddenly dies and leaves behind a huge fortune — but unsettling clues suggesting the wealth might not be from this world! Hear the tale from Future Tense!…
04:52:16  |   Mon 05 May 2025
You Are DOOMED If You Try To Ride The GHOSTLY BLUE ROAN STALLION, It’s CURSED By It’s Dead Owner!

You Are DOOMED If You Try To Ride The GHOSTLY BLUE ROAN STALLION, It’s CURSED By It’s Dead Owner!

A down on his luck cowboy crosses paths with a mysterious and ghostly blue roan stallion. The horse is cursed though, tied to the restless spirit of its murdered owner! Hear the tale from CBS Radio M…
05:05:29  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Would You DARE Steal From a Church In Order To Become WEALTHY?

Would You DARE Steal From a Church In Order To Become WEALTHY?

A man steals a set of priceless golden chalices from a church, convinced they’ll make him rich — but after he takes them, a strange series of supernatural events begins to unfold. Hear “The Golden Ch…
04:58:46  |   Mon 05 May 2025
THINKING FOR YOURSELF in the FUTURE Might Get You ARRESTED | Science Fiction, Paranormal, True Crime

THINKING FOR YOURSELF in the FUTURE Might Get You ARRESTED | Science Fiction, Paranormal, True Crime

In a future where walking alone is a crime, one man’s quiet nighttime stroll leads him straight into the cold grip of a soulless, mechanical authority. Hear Ray Bradbury’s “Pedestrian” in this marath…
04:59:41  |   Thu 01 May 2025
THE HORROR OF DEAD LAKE: Did Genetic Experiments Result In a Terrorizing Lake Monster?

THE HORROR OF DEAD LAKE: Did Genetic Experiments Result In a Terrorizing Lake Monster?

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 sto…
05:07:36  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
He Gets Winning Race Tips STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH!

He Gets Winning Race Tips STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH!

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 Theate…
04:50:05  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
THE CHILDREN OF DEATH: The Heirs of Hate, Born to Destroy

THE CHILDREN OF DEATH: The Heirs of Hate, Born to Destroy

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, engag…
05:06:19  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
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