
The Ghost of Radio
Lively discussion, critique, and love of midcentury horror radio, all in a weekly podcast.
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246 episodes
S10 Ep 9: Romeo, Where Art Thou?
You're back again at the foot of The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, hoping The Ghost of Radio will pull out a plum. Perhaps that's what "Romeo, Where Art Thou?", from Theater Five, will turn out to be. But looks can be deceiving....
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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27:41

S10 Ep 8: The Stone Ship
Welcome back to the unsafety of The Cauldon of midcentury horror radio, mediated only by the hand of The Ghost of Radio to guide you ship to shore. This week, we board "The Stone Ship" with Nightfall, and take our chances of being swam...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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34:44

S10 Ep 7: The Midnight Horseman
Welcome back to the depths of The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, guarded as ever by The Ghost of Radio. This week, we enter into a spectrum of the universe previously unknown with "The Midnight Horseman", and Macabre. You are not...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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42:03

S10 Ep 6: Dealbreakers II
Welcome to The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, where The Ghost of Radio is your eternal guide to the highs and lows of this timeless genre. This week, we have a special: Dealbreakers, for when you know from the word go that an episode is s...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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32:01

S10 Ep 5: The Golden Bracelet of Amoniris
You're back at the foot of The Cauldron, filled with episodes of midcentury horror radio to explore, guided by The Ghost of Radio. This week, we wear "The Golden Bracelet of Amoniris", via The Hall of Fantasy. Can we go into the sealed...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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36:21

S10 Ep 4: And the Moon Be Still As Bright
Gathering once more around The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio as The Ghost of Radio reaches in for another episode to experience together. This week, we hear "And the Moon Be Still As Bright", from Dimension X, but will we underst...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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39:24

S10 Ep 3: Leiningen versus the Ants
It's time to gather once more around The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, emperor of all genres. The Ghost of Radio is ready this week to guide you through "Leiningen versus the Ants" from Suspense. More than one story of will and ...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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39:30

S10 Ep 2: The Old Die Rich
Welcome back to The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, where The Ghost of Radio is always on guard. This week, we learn why "The Old Die Rich" on Tales of Tomorrow. Not your typical time-travel story; it' s a little too close to our ...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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38:02

S10 Ep 1: The Dunwich Horror
Welcome back to Cauldronside, where the fires of midcentury horror radio burn bright and burn through. This week, The Ghost of Radio guides you to "The Dunwich Horror" from Suspense. Should it be saved for Halloween? Only one way to fi...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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37:28

S9 Ep 26: The Ash Tree
It's time to gather once again around The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, watching as The Ghost of Radio reaches in to pull out the next episode. This week, we gaze up at "The Ash Tree" with The Black Mass for an encounter wi...
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Season 9
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Episode 26
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37:21

S9 Ep 25: The Furnished Floor
Welcome back to Cauldronside, where The Ghost of Radio tends all things midcentury horror radio. This week, we rent out "The Furnished Floor" from Suspense. Remember all those warnings about not listening if you frighten easily?...
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Season 9
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Episode 25
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49:23

S9 Ep 24: Elixir of Death
Welcome back to Cauldronside, where midcentury horror radio lives and lives on. This time, The Ghost of Radio reaches into its depths to bring out an "Elixir of Death" from The CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Just what is the threat it pose...
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Season 9
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Episode 24
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37:32

S9 Ep 23: Hunting Trip
You're back again at Cauldronside, waiting for The Ghost of Radio to reach into its depths and pull out a poisoned plum of midcentury horror radio. And we won't disappoint: this week, we join a "Hunting Trip" with Suspense, where just ...
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Season 9
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Episode 23
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38:50

S9 Ep 22: Living Credit
Welcome back to The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, where The Ghost of Radio is always waiting for you. This week, we overdraw our "Living Credit" at Theater Five. Warning: what looks like a reflecting pool turns out to be a botto...
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Season 9
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Episode 22
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35:42

S9 Ep 21: Fugue in C Minor
Welcome back to The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, tended by The Ghost of Radio, your guide there and back. This week, we listen to a "Fugue in C Minor" played by Suspense. Are you a music-lover? Let's hope not.File under:...
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Season 9
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Episode 21
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39:09

S9 Ep 20: Hosts
Up from the depths of The Cauldron comes another episode of midcentury horror radio, thrust into the hand of The Ghost of Radio. This week, we consider "Hosts", in a special drawing from eight different series. We'll try not to get lost in the ...
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Season 9
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Episode 20
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40:22

S9 Ep 19: Man-Size in Marble
Welcome back to the side of The Cauldron, where sparks of midcentury horror radio fly. The Ghost of Radio is ready to reach into and grab out from its depths once again, and this week we will become "Man-Size in Marble" in The Hall of Fanta...
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Season 9
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Episode 19
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43:57

S9 Ep 18: The Hollow Footsteps
Welcome back to Cauldronside, where all things midcentury horror radio are tended by The Ghost of Radio, your eternal guide to all that is supernatural and supernormal. This week, we hear "The Hollow Footsteps" of Nightmare. Who's foll...
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Season 9
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Episode 18
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36:20

S9 Ep 17: The Violin
Welcome back to Cauldronside, where The Ghost of Radio is waiting to push you into the deep end of midcentury horror radio. This week, we seem to hear "The Violin" in The Witch's Tale. But does anyone else hear it?File under: d...
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Season 9
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Episode 17
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34:36

S9 Ep 16: Death's Goblet
You've returned to The Cauldron for another journey into the heart of midcentury horror radio, led by The Ghost of Radio. This week, we drink from "Death's Goblet" with Murder at Midnight. Will it change us? Let's find out.File...
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Season 9
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Episode 16
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37:50

S9 Ep 15: The Search for Life
Back once more at Cauldronside, looking for midcentury horror radio? The Ghost of Radio sees you. This week, you're on "The Search for Life", from The Hermit's Cave. Did he search hard enough for a life--of his own? Only one way to fin...
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Season 9
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Episode 15
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36:51

S9 Ep 14: Scoop
Time once again to huddle around The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, waiting for The Ghost of Radio to guide you through the labyrinth of the genre. This week, we get a "Scoop" from Lights Out, Everybody. What's the story? Only on...
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Season 9
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Episode 14
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38:07

S9 Ep 13: The Room Where the Ghosts Live
It's Cauldron time again, as The Ghost of Radio reaches into its depths for another episode of midcentury horror radio. This week, we open the door to "The Room Where the Ghosts Live" with Quiet, Please. Enough said.File under:...
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Season 9
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Episode 13
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35:45
