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

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

Suspense – “The Hitch-Hiker” (1942)

with BONUS: Orson Welles’s introduction to the second airing.

Step back into the golden age of radio with Suspense, “radio’s outstanding theater of thrills.” In this 1942 classic, “The Hitch-Hiker,” Orson Welles stars as Ronald Adams, a man on a road trip who keeps seeing the same mysterious figure by the roadside. Is it madness, fate, or something beyond explanation?

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including Lucille Fletcher’s masterful script, the uncanny power of Welles’s narration, and why this story still unsettles audiences after 80 years.

Originally aired: September 1942Approx. runtime: 32 minutes

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

The Docent – “Zach at the Natural History Museum”

In this episode of The Docent, Zach — a would-be comedian with a lanyard and zero actual paleontology knowledge — leads you through the Natural History Museum’s dinosaur wing, weaving together “a tale of fossils, falsehoods… and the man who treats a field trip like open-mic night,” a fragrance commercial for Cretaceous Cologne (“fossilized pheromones scientifically proven* to attract mates across geological eras”), and the revelation that the triceratops supposedly stored juice in its horns 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 11, 2025
Approx. runtime: 11 minutes

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

Dragnet – “The Big Confession” (1950)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Dragnet, the groundbreaking procedural where realism and grit defined a genre. In this 1950 classic, “The Big Confession,” Sergeant Joe Friday investigates a murder case that begins with one man walking into a church and declaring: “I killed someone.”

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including Jack Webb’s obsession with accuracy, how the show worked directly with the LAPD, and why Dragnet became the blueprint for decades of police procedurals.

Originally aired: 1950

Approx. runtime: 28 minutes

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

The Whistler – “The Other Woman” (1947)

Step back into the golden age of radio with The Whistler, the chilling anthology where fate always has the final word. In this 1947 classic, “The Other Woman,” jealousy and desperation spiral into betrayal and cold calculation—with The Whistler himself waiting in the shadows.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including how the show’s ironic moral endings worked, why the omniscient narrator was such a groundbreaking device, and how The Whistler helped shape the noir tradition.

Originally aired: 1947Approx. runtime: 32 minutes

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

Suspense – “To Find Help” (1949)

Step back into the golden age of radio with Suspense, the premier anthology of thrills and chills. In this 1949 classic, “To Find Help,” a stormy evening leads to mounting dread when a woman hires a handyman whose presence becomes increasingly disturbing.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia—including Gene Kelly’s shocking turn into menace, Ethel Barrymore’s commanding performance, and how Mel Dinelli’s story lived on in multiple adaptations.

Originally aired: January 6, 1949
Approx. runtime: 28 minutes

🐾 Detective Steve: Love Stinks
A missing mutt, a mysterious stranger, and a whiff of heartbreak in the air. Steve’s latest case takes him from the dog park to the shadows, sniffing out clues and stepping right into a love story gone sour.

🔍 Follow along as Steve, Izzy, and a few… colorful characters dig into the mystery. Will they find the missing dog—or just more trouble?

📅 Released: August 2025
⏱ Runtime: 31 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 classic horror from the golden age of radio—plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.

Quiet, Please – “The Thing on the Fourble Board” (1948) | Bonus Episode: “The Cask of Amontillado”

Step back into the golden age of radio with Quiet, Please, the chilling series created by Wyllis Cooper and voiced by Ernest Chappell. In this 1948 classic, “The Thing on the Fourble Board,” an oil rig worker uncovers something strange beneath the earth—a discovery that begins quietly, but soon spirals into unimaginable terror.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including why many fans and critics call it the scariest radio play ever aired, how Cooper’s minimalist style made the horror more intimate, and how the Library of Congress recognized its enduring impact.

Originally aired: August 9, 1948
Approx. runtime: 32 minutes

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

The Docent – “Persephone at the Vagina Museum”

In this episode of The Docent, Persephone Mews — a poststructuralist true believer armed with a lofty voice and a towering stack of gender theory — leads you through London’s Vagina Museum, weaving together “a tale of theory, thongs … and the woman who weaponized her postgraduate degree against common sense,” an exhibit “formulated with 17 layers of epistemic absorption and a core of intersectional integrity,” and a bathroom corridor proudly featuring a “Men’s Room” 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: August 25, 2025
Approx. runtime: 12 minutes

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

The Bickersons – “The Honeymoon Is Over” (1940s)

Step back into the golden age of radio with The Bickersons, America’s hilariously quarrelsome couple. In this 1940s classic, “The Honeymoon Is Over,” John and Blanche’s late-night bickering spirals into a showcase of petty grievances, quick-witted insults, and comedic escalation.

After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes trivia — including how Don Ameche and Frances Langford perfected their comedic chemistry, the show’s influence on later sitcom couples, and the writing techniques that made everyday spats laugh-out-loud funny.

Originally aired: 1940s

Approx. runtime: 23 minutes