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The Shiver Show

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The Shiver Show brings you the most spine-tingling tales of crime, horror, and sci-fi from the golden age of radio. This was an era before TV, before screens—when families huddled around the radio, hearts pounding, as stories of suspense crackled through the airwaves.

From the 1930s to the 1960s, these Old Time Radio dramas captured imaginations like nothing else—and you can hear them now. Carefully curated and lovingly remastered to cut the static but keep the chills, The Shiver Show brings you the very best of that haunting era.

Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn prise open the coffin lid on what made these vintage dramas so unforgettable: eerie scores, masterful voice acting, immersive soundscapes, and themes that still resonate today.

Press play, close your eyes, and get ready to shiver.





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  • S4 · E32
    September 18 · 52 min

    The Black Room - Old Time Radio Suspense!

    I hope you aren't afraid of the dark, because this week's episode on The Shiver Show is, 'The Black Room,' a 1974 episode of The CBS Radio Mystery Theater, from the writer Elspeth Eric. This tight, intense, psychological drama will have you screaming for mercy. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E32
    September 9 · 20 min

    There Will Come Soft Rains - Old Time Radio Sci-Fi

    Step into a strangely familiar and deeply unsettling future in, 'There Will Come Soft Rains,' a 1950 episode of Dimension X, adapted from the haunting story by Ray Bradbury. The house cooks the meals, cleans the rooms, sets the table, and announces the time. Everything is automated and running perfectly… but where is everyone? Short, atmospheric and surprisingly profound, this bitter-sweet tale asks some big questions about technology, humanity—and the price of convenience. Join Mary and Greg after the show for a full debrief on this sci-fi journey from the golden era radio. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E31
    September 4 · 59 min

    The Kandy Tooth Caper with Sam Spade - Old Time Radio Crime

    Slip on your fedora and shrug into that crushed trenchcoat, because it's time to tread the mean streets of San Francisco with Sam Spade in this 1948 production of The Kandy Tooth Caper. If you love Sam like we love Sam, you will be delighted with this episode, which is the sequel to The Maltese Falcon by writer Dashiell Hammett. With Howard Duff as Detective Sam Spade, and Lurene Tuttle and his long-suffering personal assistant, Effie, you will love this suspense drama with a dash of humour. Listen in! Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E30
    August 20 · 39 min

    With Folded Hands - Golden Era Radio Sci-Fi

    This week on The Shiver Show, we have “With Folded Hands,” a classic 1950 episode of Dimension X. Discover a science-fiction story that is 76 years old and yet feels surprisingly contemporary. Written by science-fiction pioneer, Jack Williamson, and adapted for radio by John Dockill, the story poses a simple question: what happens when robots take all work away from humans? The Mechanicals (robots) have arrived to serve humanity. They are tireless, efficient, and completely devoted to our welfare. But there may be a darker side to all that helpfulness. Instead of freeing humanity, automation has left people increasingly frustrated, constrained and strangely purposeless - and the Mechanicals have strong opinions about how humans should live. Featuring a terrific cast including Alexander Scourby as Mechanical, Peter Capell as Sledge, Philip Bourneuf as Underhill and Byrna Rayburn as Aurora, the production creates a chilling vision of a future. So, are the Mechanicals really here to help us? Tune in and decide for yourself. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E29
    August 8 · 54 min

    The Bullet - Old Time Radio Suspense

    Is it a ghost story, or is it a psychological thriller? You be the judge! Join us and listen to The Bullet, a 1974 episode on the CBS Radio Mystery Theater. This episode had co-hosts Greg and Mary debating what was actually happening in the story written by Sam Dann. Listen now and join the debate! Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E28
    July 29 · 59 min

    Somewhere in the Night - Golden Era Radio Crime

    A man with no name and no memories tries to unravel the mystery of his past in this terrific Lux Radio Mystery Theater production of Somewhere in the Night. This is a radio noir thriller to keep you guessing. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E27
    July 21 · 33 min

    Conqueror's Isle - Sci-Fi from the Golden Era of Radio

    This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn fly straight into danger with Conqueror's Isle, a thrilling 1949 episode from the legendary Escape series. Based on a story by prolific fantasy and science fiction author Nelson Bond, and adapted for radio by John Meston, this adventure blends survival, fantasy, and science fiction. The cast features David Ellis in the lead, supported by Bill Johnstone, Theodore Von Eltz, Sam Edwards, and Richard Benedict. Although David Ellis carries the lead, listeners will recognise the unmistakable voice of William Conrad, who delivers Escape's iconic opening invitation and later appears as Frater Dorden. Mary and Greg discuss the episode's themes, vivid sound effects, taut pacing, and a wonderfully imaginative premise. Conqueror's Isle is pure dystopian escapism. Get ready to shiver! Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E26
    July 14 · 40 min

    The Embassy - Old Time Radio Sci-Fi

    Forget geopolitics—because Earth is about to be invaded. This week on The Shiver Show, our featured drama is “The Embassy,” a thought-provoking episode from the terrifc Dimension X series (1955). Based on an original story by pioneering science fiction writer Donald A. Wollheim, and expertly adapted for radio by George Lefferts, The Embassy blends detective mystery with classic 1950s science fiction. What begins as an investigation for a strange client, gradually unfolds into something far more unsettling, as the clues point to an extraordinary threat from beyond our world. The performances by Joseph Julian and Barry Kroeger help ground the increasingly fantastic premise, delivering believable characters caught in an unbelievable situation. Mary and Greg also explore how The Embassy reflects the anxieties of the Cold War era - espionage, infiltration, and the fear that enemies might be hiding in plain sight. They tackle one of the episode's most important questions: Would you accept a cup of tea from a sweet little old lady? Join us! Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • July 7 · 59 min

    Deadline at Dawn - Old Time Radio Crime

    This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn take a midnight stroll through the rain-slicked streets of New York with “Deadline at Dawn,” a gripping Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of the classic film noir. A young sailor on 48-hour leave should be enjoying the bright lights of the city—but instead he finds himself standing over a dead body with a pocket full of unanswered questions. His unlikely ally is June, a wisecracking dancehall girl whose quick wit and street smarts may be his only hope of clearing his name before time runs out. Based on the novel by celebrated crime writer Cornell Woolrich, Deadline at Dawn is a perfect example of noir at its finest: ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, racing against both the clock and the police. With memorable performances, sharp dialogue, and glamour that only Lux Radio Theatre could deliver, Deadline at Dawn is radio noir at its best. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E32
    June 29 · 59 min

    Escape! Escape! - Old Time Radio Horror

    Enter the world of dark horror and fantasy with 'Escape! Escape!' from the CBS Radio Mystery Theater (1974). Hosted by the legendary E.G. Marshall, 'Escape! Escape!'' draws listeners in with expertly paced storytelling, a strong cast, and immersive sound effects. Dim the lights, settle in, and prepare for an unforgettable journey that will boggle your mind. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E31
    June 20 · 59 min

    The Summer People - Old Time Radio Horror

    This week on The Shiver Show, Greg and Mary venture into the unsettling world of The Summer People (1975), a chilling episode, written especially for the CBS Radio Mystery Theater by Bob Juhren and narrated by E.G. Marshall and his iconic creaking door (some WD40 would fix that). When young couple Mike (Tony Roberts) and Jane (Jennifer Harmon) arrive in the quiet town of Grenville, everything seems almost too perfect. The town is small and charming, the residents are unusually friendly, and everyone appears remarkably youthful. But why are visitors only welcome if they're under 25? Why are there no children, and no pets? Join Greg and Mary as they unravel this slow-burn horror story that feels like a lost episode of The Twilight Zone. Along the way, they explore the tradition of creepy small towns in horror fiction, and debate whether they would pass the stringent Grenville pre-screening process. Is the explanation supernatural? Scientific? Or something much more sinister? If you love classic radio drama, psychological suspense, and stories that leave just enough mystery for the imagination, The Summer People is an episode you won't want to miss. Listen now—and remember, if Grenville invites you to stay for dinner, you may want to ask what's on the menu. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E30
    June 11 · 52 min

    Hickory Dickory Doom - Old Time Radio Horror

    This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn wind up one of the creepiest clocks in old-time radio history: Hickory, Dickory, Doom. Originally broadcast on CBS Radio Mystery Theater in 1979, and written by Bob Juhren, the story begins innocently enough when a young Pennsylvania couple purchases an antique grandfather clock at an estate sale "for a steal". The clock seems like a bargain—until it starts chiming when it shouldn't, emitting strange cold drafts, and attracting some decidedly unwelcome visitors. Before long, our unsuspecting couple discovers they've brought home something far more sinister than a family heirloom. The cast includes Tony Roberts, Patricia Elliott, Sam Gray and Joan Shay, while host E. G. Marshall provides his trademark introduction and closing remarks, helping to make CBS Radio Mystery Theater one of radio's most beloved series. The series ultimately produced an astonishing 1,399 original episodes between 1974 and 1982. Mary and Greg discuss the wonderfully creepy sound design, the terrific cast and the wonderful pace to the writing. So pull up a chair, lend us your ear (or ears) for Hickory Dickory Doom! Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E29
    June 4 · 33 min

    Skulking Permit - Old Time Radio Sci-Fi

    This week on The Shiver Show, we bring you an X Minus One sci-fi adventure: Skulking Permit. If you like your science fiction with a dollop of satire, you’re in the right place. The episode follows Earth colony, New Delaware, as they prepare for an inspection by The Imperial Inspector. New Delaware has been on its own for over 200 years, and desperately wants to impress the inspector, but can they 'fit in' with Earth culture after so much time? Mary and Greg talk about the satirical writing, the terrific ensemble cast that X Minus One brought to every episode, and the strong production values. Tune in for a wonderfully eccentric trip through the future’s most exasperating challenge, and ask yourself, what would you do to pass the inspection? Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E28
    May 27 · 59 min

    Gaslight - Old Time Radio Suspense

    This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn welcome you to step into one of the most psychologically unsettling stories ever brought to radio: “Gaslight” from Lux Radio Theatre, starring the legendary Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. Long before the term became a pop psychology expression, Gaslight explored the terrifying power of manipulation, deception, and psychological control. Set in Victorian London, the story follows a young woman whose charming husband gradually convinces her that she is losing her mind. Strange noises echo through the house. Objects disappear. The gaslights flicker and dim. And every time she questions what’s happening, she’s calmly told it’s all in her imagination. Bergman is superb as Paula, bringing vulnerability and emotional depth to every scene, while Boyer delivers a chilling performance full of charm, control, and quiet menace. Mary and Greg talk about how the title itself gave rise to the modern term “gaslighting.” Originally a stage play before becoming an acclaimed film and radio adaptation, Gaslight remains timeless because the only monster in this story is just an ordinary man. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E27
    May 21 · 1 hr

    The Treasure of The Sierra Madre - Old Time Radio Suspense

    Grab your pick axe and saddle up your trusty burro because we're heading into the stark, unforgiving mountains in search of gold with The Treasure of The Sierra Madre. This terrific episode from the Lux Radio Theater stars Humphrey Bogart and a strong supporting cast. Mary and Greg talk about the radio drama, the film, the enigmatic writer of the original story and, of course, Bogie. Listen now! Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E26
    May 15 · 59 min

    1984 - Old Time Radio Dystopian Sci-Fi

    The Shiver Show is proud to present 1984, a Lux Radio Theater production with one of our all-time favourite actors, Vincent Price. Surprisingly, this production was recorded in Sydney, Australia and has a terrific Australian and New Zealand cast of voice actors. 1984 is a tight, compelling adaptation of George Orwell's novel published in 1949. Mary and Greg unpack the writing, the timeless themes, Orwell's influence on popular culture and whether overall's are a strong fashion statement. Join us! Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • May 15 · 41 sec

    Promotion for Radio 2RPH

    Mary and Greg promoting The Shiver Show on Radio 2RPH in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong and the Illawarra. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E15
    May 8 · 59 min

    After The Thin Man - Old Time Radio Crime

    Fedora? Check. Trench coat? Naturally. Martini? Do you need to ask? This week on the Shiver Show, we slip into the sparkling, sophisticated world of After the Thin Man — where murder is serious business, but our sleuths never lose their sense of style or humour. Based on the writings of Dashiell Hammett, this 1940 Lux Radio Theatre production reunites Hollywood legends William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles: the glamorous married sleuths who turned crime-solving into an art form. Nick is effortlessly witty, urbane, and permanently amused by the chaos around him, while Nora is sharp, fearless, and very much his equal — perhaps even the brains of the operation. Produced by the grand and theatrical Cecil B. DeMille, this lavish radio adaptation delivers full orchestration, cinematic sound design, and the crackling energy of live “event radio.” Join Mary and Greg after the crime drama to nibble on the behind-the-scenes gossip. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E14
    April 28 · 59 min

    The Kiss of Death - Old Time Radio Horror

    Who knows what evil lurks in your neighbour's herb garden? Find out in this creepy, gothic tale of botany, longing and strange ambition. The Kiss of Death is our feature episode from the terrific CBS Radio Mystery Theater series. Based on the short story, Rappaccini's Daughter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Kiss of Death is a slow-burn mystery of young love, sinister botanicals, and unhinged ambition. Enter an enchanted garden, where star-crossed lovers meet, but death lurks nearby. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

  • S4 · E13
    April 20 · 59 min

    Sunset Boulevard - Old Time Radio Suspense

    This week on the Shiver Show, we are doing a deep dive into the classic noir radio drama, Sunset Boulevard. This Lux Radio Theater production is based on the film, which won several academy awards, and ranks as one of the greatest films of all time. The radio production features most of the original cast, including Gloria Swanson and William Holden, and a suspenseful adaptation of the original 'killer' script by Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett and D. M. Marshman Jr. Join Greg and Mary as they talk about the wonderful story, Greg's desert lunch with William Holden, and cleft chins. It's sad, it's a bit seedy - it's terrific. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

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