Special Halloween Episode: When the dolls stare back… it’s already too late.

The Docent – “Gwendolyn at Mary Merritt Doll Museum”

A satirical museum tour with facts, fibs, and full absurdity.

In this episode of The Docent, Gwendolyn — a soft-spoken docent with Victorian airs and a suspiciously intimate knowledge of her exhibits — leads you through the Mary Merritt Doll Museum, weaving together spiritual séances for porcelain companions, a scandalous doll decapitation cover-up, and an unnerving insistence that “they’re not dolls… they’re ladies” in a tour that’s equal parts history lesson and fever dream.

Part of The Porcupine Presents, The Docent blends sharp wit, improv-style absurdity, and richly produced audio for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience.

Released: October 16, 2025
Approx. runtime: 11 minutes

A classic psychological horror from the golden age of radio—plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Quiet, Please – “Whence Came You?” (1948)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Quiet, Please, the hauntingly intimate series created by Wyllis Cooper. In this 1948 classic, “Whence Came You?”, a man awakens in an uncanny space where memory, identity, and time itself seem to dissolve. What follows is one of the show’s most dreamlike and unsettling journeys.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including why fewer than half of Quiet, Please episodes survive today, how Ernest Chappell’s quiet narration made these tales unforgettable, and the influence this series had on Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone.

Originally aired: April 1948Approx. runtime: 33 minutes

A classic mystery from the golden age of radio—plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

The Shadow – “The Death House Rescue” (1937)

Step back into the golden age of radio with The Shadow, the mysterious crime-fighter who can cloud men’s minds. In this 1937 classic, “The Death House Rescue,” Lamont Cranston races to unmask the real killer before an innocent man faces execution.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including how Orson Welles shaped the role of The Shadow, the eerie origins of Cranston’s powers, and the unusual path from radio narrator to pulp magazine icon.

Originally aired: September 26, 1937Approx. runtime: 33 minutes

A classic adventure from the golden age of radio—plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Escape – “Leiningen Versus the Ants” (1948)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Escape, the series that promised to take listeners “away from it all.” In this 1948 classic, “Leiningen Versus the Ants,” a stubborn plantation owner refuses to flee when an unstoppable column of killer ants advances on his land—instead, he hatches a desperate plan to hold them back.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including the ingenious sound effects used to create the ants’ swarming hiss, William Conrad’s unforgettable lead performance, and why this story remains one of the most famous survival thrillers in radio history.

Originally aired: August 4, 1948Approx. runtime: 33 minutes

A classic suspense from the golden age of radio—plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Suspense – “On a Country Road” (1950)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Suspense, the “theater of thrills.” In this 1950 classic, “On a Country Road,” Cary Grant and Cathy Lewis star as a couple stranded by a storm—only to discover the threat of an escaped killer may be closer than they think.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including Cary Grant’s rare turn into radio horror, the claustrophobic genius of this “bottle episode,” and why Suspense became a magnet for Hollywood stars.

Originally aired: 1950Approx. runtime: 34 minutes

🐾 Detective Steve: The Ruff Crowd

An empty dog park, a mysterious pack, and a new villain. Steve’s latest case finds him chasing a menace and setting a trap with new friends.

🔍 Follow along as Steve, Izzy, and a few… colorful characters dig into the mystery. Will they find who or what has been scaring the dogs away from the dog park or will they find themselves six feet deep?

📅 Released: September 2025

⏱ Runtime: 24 minutes

🎙 Detective Steve is a noir comedy audio adventure for dog lovers, mystery fans, and anyone who likes their whodunits with a side of sass.

About Detective Steve

Steve is no ordinary dog. Gruff, sarcastic, and surprisingly good at reading a room (even without opposable thumbs), he’s the detective you call when the trail is cold and the stakes are low. Every episode is a standalone mystery with a colorful cast of recurring characters.

🎙 Featuring:

• Steve – The Detective (narrator)

• Izzy – His trusted partner

• Henry – Eager but dim sidekick

• And a whole host of neighborhood characters

🎧 Available on YouTube & Spotify Video.

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A satirical museum tour with facts, fibs, and full absurdity.

The Docent – “Brad & Debbie in Colonial Williamsburg”

In this episode of The Docent, Brad & Debbie — a bickering “history couple” with big opinions and shaky facts — lead you through Colonial Williamsburg, weaving together loud debates over how to pronounce “Ye Olde,” asking a costumed interpreter for the tavern’s Wi-Fi password, and treating buy-one-get-one beef jerky as authentic rations in a tour that’s equal parts history lesson and fever dream.

Part of The Porcupine Presents, The Docent blends sharp wit, improv-style absurdity, and richly produced audio for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience.

Released: September 29, 2025
Approx. runtime: 8 minutes

A classic detective drama from the golden age of radio — plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – “The Killer’s List Matter” (1958)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, the man with the action-packed expense account. In this 1958 classic, “The Killer’s List Matter,” Johnny unravels a dangerous mystery centered on an ominous hit list—where every name could be the next to die.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including the clever expense account narration, the actors who brought Johnny to life, and how the series redefined radio detectives in the 1950s.

Originally aired: 1958Approx. runtime: 24 minutes

A classic science fiction from the golden age of radio—plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

X Minus One – “The Veldt” (1955)

Step back into the golden age of radio with X Minus One, the sci-fi anthology that brought tomorrow’s anxieties to life. In this 1955 classic, “The Veldt,” parents confront a techno-nursery that reflects their children’s darkest desires—and discover that the line between play and peril may already be gone.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including the origins of Bradbury’s story, its eerie parallels to today’s technology, and why “The Veldt” still unsettles listeners decades later.

Originally aired: 1955
Approx. runtime: 27 minutes

A classic horror from the golden age of radio—plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Lights Out – “Revolt of the Worms” (1945)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Lights Out, radio’s infamous midnight theater of thrills. In this 1945 classic, “Revolt of the Worms,” a scientist’s dangerous experiment unleashes a horrifying new predator—and soon, the worms aren’t just in the ground anymore.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including Arch Oboler’s flair for outrageous pulp horror, why “science gone wrong” became a staple of the atomic age, and how sound effects made audiences squirm in their armchairs.

Originally aired: 1945Approx. runtime: 25 minutes