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Essential Thrillers
Pulse-up nights across the golden age.
Tension first: chases, countdowns, and stories that refuse to let you leave the room. A cross-show sampler of pure thriller radio.
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Suspense
Sorry, Wrong Number
An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment.
The Lone Ranger
Cold Spring Showdown (Last Original 'Live' Broadcast)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto prepare to defend Cold Spring against a band of outlaws led by Red Eagle, who are intent on stealing a chest of gold. Tensions rise as the outlaws launch their attack on the stagecoach station.
Ports of Call
Chile
The journey to Chile takes listeners through its vibrant landscapes and rich history, highlighting the tensions between the Spanish settlers and indigenous peoples. As Don Pedro prepares to leave Santiago, his absence raises fears of an impending attack from the Indians.
Chet Chetter's Tales from the Morgue
Escape From The Mysterious Island 1
Cecil Ferris wins a cruise contest and takes his friends to Galveston, but they end up on a garbage tugboat instead. As a storm approaches, they find themselves trapped in a cave surrounded by prehistoric creatures.
The Devil and Mr O
Shrinking People
In Shrinking People, Mr. O explores a tense love triangle involving Peter Stransky, his wife Ellen, and her lover John. As emotions run high, dark secrets and supernatural elements begin to surface.
Ranger Bill
The Fire Bomber's Pink Cloud
Ranger Bill and his team test a new fire-fighting technique using modified planes to drop a special slurry on grass fires. As they prepare for the operation, unexpected challenges arise that put their mission at risk.
Suspense
The Hitch-Hiker
A motorist traveling cross-country picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, leading to a chilling and unsettling experience that tests his sanity.
Suspense
The Most Dangerous Game
Sanger Rainsford finds himself stranded on a mysterious island after a shipwreck, where he becomes the prey in a deadly game orchestrated by the enigmatic General Zaroff.
Suspense
On a Country Road
A couple finds themselves stranded on a dark country road as a storm approaches, while an escaped madwoman is on the loose nearby. Tensions rise as they fear for their safety.
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger's Origin (Evening)
The Lone Ranger's origin story reveals how he became a champion of justice alongside his companion Tonto. As they face the ruthless Cavendish gang, the stakes rise for the Texas Rangers and their mission to uphold law and order in the West.
Suspense
The Thing in the Window
An actor becomes obsessed with a figure he believes is a dead body in an apartment window across the street. As he investigates, the stakes rise as he grapples with his own sanity and the truth behind what he sees.
Suspense
The House in Cypress Canyon
A real estate agent uncovers a chilling manuscript in an unfinished house that hints at a supernatural presence. As he shares his findings with a detective friend, the stakes rise with the eerie implications of the story.
Suspense
The Beast Must Die
A grieving father meticulously plans to kill the hit-and-run driver who killed his son, documenting his thoughts in a diary. As he prepares for vengeance, the stakes rise with the law closing in on him.
Ports of Call
Turkey
In this episode of Ports of Call, the journey takes listeners to Turkey, exploring its rich history and cultural evolution from the days of Constantinople to the modern era under Mustafa Kemal. The stakes of survival and cultural identity are examined as the narrative unfolds.
Ports of Call
Wales
The crew of Ports of Call explores Wales, focusing on its rich history and the struggles between the Welsh barons and the English crown. They visit Cardiff and Carnarvon, delving into the ancient tales and the creation of the title 'Prince of Wales.'
Ports of Call
England
In this episode of Ports of Call, the narrative explores the rich history of England, highlighting significant events and figures that shaped the nation. The stakes revolve around the power struggles and pivotal moments that define English governance and society.
Ports of Call
Haiti
The episode explores the rich history and culture of Haiti, highlighting its beauty and the struggles of its people. It delves into the legacy of Toussaint Louverture and the complex social dynamics of the island.
Ports of Call
Central Africa
In this episode of Ports of Call, the journey takes listeners to Central Africa, exploring its rich history and exotic landscapes. The stakes rise as the narrative intertwines the ancient conflicts of Carthage and Rome with the personal struggles of its historical figures.
Ports of Call
India
The episode explores the rich and complex history of India, from its ancient civilizations to the rise of the British Empire. It highlights the cultural and political dynamics that shaped the nation over centuries.
Ports of Call
Venezuela
In this episode of Ports of Call, the audience is transported to Venezuela in 1499, where Spanish conquistadors encounter native tribes and the allure of conquest. The stakes rise as tensions flare between the Spaniards and the indigenous people.
Episodes preserved by the Internet Archive and curated by the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. Goldie streams with permission of the sharing community.