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The Shadow | Old Time Radio

The Shadow | Old Time Radio

By: Old Time Retro Radio
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Summary
 The Shadow | Old Time Radio brings you classic mystery, crime, suspense, and supernatural adventure from the golden age of radio. Follow Lamont Cranston as he uses his mysterious ability to cloud men’s minds to battle criminals, uncover sinister plots, and bring justice from the shadows. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. The Shadow became one of radio’s most iconic mystery series, famous for its unforgettable hero, atmospheric storytelling, dangerous villains, and legendary opening. Rediscover classic old time radio mystery, The Shadow, detective stories, crime drama, suspense, supernatural adventure, and vintage radio.












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Episodes
  • The Shadow - "Can the Dead Talk" (Old Time Radio)

    The Shadow - "Can the Dead Talk" (Old Time Radio)
    11 Nov 2026
    The Shadow presents “Can the Dead Talk,” originally broadcast March 19, 1939. Episode 164 of the Mutual Broadcasting System’s Blue Coal-sponsored series stars Bill Johnstone as Lamont Cranston/The Shadow and Agnes Moorehead as Margo Lane.

    Lamont attends a performance by the enigmatic mentalist Voltan, whose apparent knowledge reaches dangerously close to the Shadow’s closely guarded identity. As Voltan attempts to draw Cranston into a political conspiracy, the Shadow and Margo face a tense battle of nerves, deception, and uncanny mind-reading.

    The Shadow presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:47 Original Broadcast
    29:17 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shadow-old-time-radio--7217858/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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    29 min
  • The Shadow - "Death from the Deep" (Old Time Radio)

    The Shadow - "Death from the Deep" (Old Time Radio)
    10 Nov 2026
    The Shadow presents “Death from the Deep,” originally broadcast April 3, 1938. This is episode 114 of the Mutual Broadcasting System series, sponsored by B.F. Goodrich Tires, with Orson Welles as Lamont Cranston, known to the underworld as the Shadow.

    A rash of unexplained sinkings spreads fear across Atlantic shipping lanes. As the Shadow investigates reports of a possible modern pirate operation, clues lead him to naval architect Joseph Hart, a secluded shipyard at Carey’s Point, and the mystery of a secret submarine. Ken Roberts announces.

    The Shadow presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:48 Original Broadcast
    29:10 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shadow-old-time-radio--7217858/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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    29 min
  • The Shadow - "Death Takes the Wheel" (Old Time Radio)

    The Shadow - "Death Takes the Wheel" (Old Time Radio)
    9 Nov 2026
    The Shadow presents “Death Takes the Wheel,” originally broadcast September 28, 1947. Episode 416 of the Mutual Broadcasting System’s Blue Coal run stars Bret Morrison as Lamont Cranston/The Shadow and Grace Matthews as Margot Lane.

    A car-theft and blackmail racket preys on wealthy women, but the stakes rise when murder enters the picture. The Shadow follows the trail of stolen luxury automobiles, extortion, and deadly crime in a script by Frank Kane.

    The Shadow presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:47 Original Broadcast
    30:24 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shadow-old-time-radio--7217858/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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    31 min
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