Old Time Radio Westerns
2,694 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 471 ratingsStep into the past with the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, where we proudly present digitally restored classic Western radio dramas in a way that transcends the limitations of their original recordings. Immerse yourself in the golden age of radio, now reborn with a richness and clarity that surpasses the vintage versions. As specialists in digital restoration, we’ve meticulously enhanced every episode, elevating the audio quality to new heights. The sounds of birds chirping, the creak of a saloon door, the thundering hooves of a pursuing posse, and the crack of gunfire are now delivered with a richness and depth that breathes new life into these timeless tales of the Wild West. Our podcast is a homage to the iconic shows like Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, and many more. Each episode is a journey into the untamed frontier, featuring the captivating performances of legendary radio actors and the vivid storytelling that once enthralled audiences nationwide.
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Boredom - Fort Laramie (02-19-56)
May 27, 2021 10:00 - 18 MBBeing in garrison for over 3 months the men are getting stir crazy. Original Air Date: February 19, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Fort Laramie Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince) • Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss) • Jack Moyles (Major Daggett) • Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts) Special Guests: • Sam Edwards • Jack Kruschen • Howard Culver • Vivi Janiss Writers: • John Meston Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Music: • Rex Koury
The Burning Cabin - Challenge of the Yukon (10-12-49)
May 26, 2021 10:00 - 18 MBOriginal Air Date: October 12, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: • Tom Dougall Producer: • George W. Trendle
The Burning Cabin – Challenge of the Yukon (10-12-49)
May 26, 2021 09:00 - 18 MBOriginal Air Date: October 12, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: • Tom Dougall Producer: • George W. Trendle
Coldwater Bridge – The Lone Ranger (05-26-43)
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 17.3 MBColdwater Bridge Original Air Date: May 26, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
Coldwater Bridge - The Lone Ranger (05-26-43)
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 17.3 MBOriginal Air Date: May 26, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) • John Todd (Tonto) Writer: • Fran Striker Producer: • George W. Trendle Music: • Ben Bonnell
The Buffalo Hunter - Gunsmoke (10-24-53)
May 23, 2021 19:38 - 15.6 MBOriginal Air Date: October 24, 1953 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) Special Guests: • Tom Tully • John Dehner • Dick Beals • Jack Edwards • Louis Jean Heydt Writer: • John Meston Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Music: • Rex Koury
Night Chase - Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-27-52)
May 23, 2021 19:30 - 17.9 MBOriginal Air Date: January 27, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Whitfield Connor • Jeanette Nolan • Herb Ellis • Betty Lou Gerson Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach
Silver Annie - The Six Shooter (10-11-53)
May 23, 2021 18:49 - 17.6 MBSilver Annie Huxley refuses to sell her silver mine to the railroad, to the distress of the rest of the town of "Virtue City". Original Air Date: October 11, 1953 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Six Shooter Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • James Stewart (Britt Ponset) Special Guests: • Dan O'Herlihy • Robert Griffin • Parley Baer • Jeanette Nolan • Herb Vigran Writer: • Frank Burt Producer: • Jack Johnstone Music: • Basil Adlam
Mixed Brands - The Lone Ranger (05-24-43)
May 23, 2021 17:51 - 18 MBOriginal Air Date: May 24, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) • John Todd (Tonto) Writer: • Fran Striker Producer: • George W. Trendle Music: • Ben Bonnell
The Woman at Horse Creek - Fort Laramie (02-12-56)
May 23, 2021 17:02 - 18.2 MBA contribution is taken to send Mrs. Dennis Home. Original Air Date: February 12, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Fort Laramie Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince) • Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss) • Jack Moyles (Major Daggett) • Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts) Special Guests: • Virginia Christine • John Dehner • Barney Phillips Writers: • Kathleen Hite Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Music: • Rex Koury
Allen McRae's Birthday Present - Challenge of the Yukon (10-10-49)
May 23, 2021 16:43 - 17.8 MBOriginal Air Date: October 10, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: • Tom Dougall Producer: • George W. Trendle
The Westerner - Lux Radio Theatre (09-23-40)
May 23, 2021 16:40 - 35.5 MBudge Roy Bean, a self-appointed hanging judge in Vinegarroon, Texas, befriends saddle tramp Cole Harden, who opposes Bean's policy against homesteaders. Original Air Date: September 23, 1940 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Western Stories Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Gary Cooper (Cole Harden) • Walter Brennan (Judge Roy Bean) • Doris Davenport (Jane Ellen Mathews) Special Guests: • Lou Merrill • Fred Shields • Harry Humphrey • Donald Curtis • John Deering • Brooks Benedict • Jay Michael...
Gold and Galena - The Lone Ranger (05-21-43)
May 23, 2021 16:37 - 18 MBOriginal Air Date: May 21, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) • John Todd (Tonto) Writer: • Fran Striker Producer: • George W. Trendle Music: • Ben Bonnell
Yorky - Gunsmoke (10-17-53)
May 23, 2021 16:33 - 18.4 MBOriginal Air Date: October 17, 1953 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) Special Guests: • Dick Beals • Lawrence Dobkin • John Dehner Writer: • John Meston Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Music: • Rex Koury
Mixed Brands – The Lone Ranger (05-24-43)
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 18 MBMixed Brands Original Air Date: May 24, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
Allen McRae’s Birthday Present – Challenge of the Yukon (10-10-49)
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 17.8 MBOriginal Air Date: October 10, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: • Tom Dougall Producer: • George W. Trendle
Gold and Galena – The Lone Ranger (05-21-43)
May 17, 2021 13:00 - 18 MBGold and Galena Original Air Date: May 21, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
Death on Four Wheels – The Lone Ranger (05-19-43)
May 14, 2021 13:00 - 17.4 MBDeath on Four Wheels Original Air Date: May 19, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
Rawhide or Rhubarb – The Lone Ranger (05-17-43)
May 10, 2021 13:00 - 18 MBRawhide or Rhubarb Original Air Date: May 17, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
Clip Job – Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-13-52)
May 08, 2021 13:00 - 20.1 MBClip JobOriginal Air Date: January 13, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: Tony Barrett Ken Christy Virginia Gregg Parley Baer Ernest Newton Herb Ellis Lillian Buyeff Writer: Russell Hughes Producer: Stacy Keach
Jericho – The Lone Ranger (05-14-43)
May 07, 2021 13:00 - 18 MBJericho Original Air Date: May 14, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
Run, Sheep, Run – The Lone Ranger (05-12-43)
May 03, 2021 13:00 - 17.2 MBRun, Sheep, Run Original Air Date: May 12, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
Birds Of A Feather – Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-06-52)
May 01, 2021 13:00 - 18.4 MBBirds Of A FeatherOriginal Air Date: January 06, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: Tony Barrett William Conrad Ed Begley Ernest Newton Bill Johnstone Writer: Russell Hughes Producer: Stacy Keach
The Cactus Kid – The Lone Ranger (05-10-43)
April 30, 2021 13:00 - 18.1 MBThe Cactus Kid Original Air Date: May 10, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
The Generous Hobo – Challenge of the Yukon (10-07-49)
April 28, 2021 13:00 - 18.2 MBThe Generous Hobo Original Air Date: October 07, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
A White Pearl Button – The Lone Ranger (05-07-43)
April 26, 2021 13:00 - 18.1 MBA White Pearl Button Original Air Date: May 07, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
Gideon West – The Lone Ranger (05-05-43)
April 23, 2021 13:00 - 17.4 MBGideon West Original Air Date: May 05, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
Murder on the Mountain – Challenge of the Yukon (10-05-49)
April 21, 2021 13:00 - 18.1 MBMurder on the Mountain Original Air Date: October 05, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
Twenty-seven Minutes to Death – The Lone Ranger (05-03-43)
April 19, 2021 13:00 - 18 MBTwenty-seven Minutes to Death Original Air Date: May 03, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
The Train Wreck – The Lone Ranger (04-30-43)
April 16, 2021 13:00 - 18 MBThe Train Wreck Original Air Date: April 30, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
The Scent of Blood – Challenge of the Yukon (10-03-49)
April 14, 2021 13:00 - 18.2 MBThe Scent of Blood Original Air Date: October 03, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
Without Proof – The Lone Ranger (04-28-43)
April 12, 2021 13:00 - 17.3 MBWithout Proof Original Air Date: April 28, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
Death Warrant – The Lone Ranger (04-26-43)
April 09, 2021 13:00 - 18.1 MBDeath Warrant Original Air Date: April 26, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
The Phantom Witness – Challenge of the Yukon (09-30-49)
April 07, 2021 13:00 - 18.1 MBThe Phantom Witness Original Air Date: September 30, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
Elkhorn Flats – The Lone Ranger (04-23-43)
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 18 MBElkhorn Flats Original Air Date: April 23, 1943 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Lone Ranger Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger) John Todd (Tonto) Writer: Fran Striker Producer: George W. Trendle Music: Ben Bonnell
The Case of the Sourdough’s Dog – Challenge of the Yukon (09-28-49)
March 31, 2021 13:00 - 18.3 MBThe Case of the Sourdough's Dog Original Air Date: September 28, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
Ambush Near Selkirk – Challenge of the Yukon (09-26-49)
December 30, 2020 14:00 - 18.4 MBAmbush Near Selkirk Original Air Date: September 26, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
The Case of the River Pirates – Challenge of the Yukon (09-23-49)
December 23, 2020 14:00 - 18.5 MBThe Case of the River Pirates Original Air Date: September 23, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
King and the Baxter Gang – Challenge of the Yukon (09-21-49)
December 16, 2020 14:00 - 18.3 MBKing and the Baxter Gang Original Air Date: September 21, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
Fire on the Trail – Challenge of the Yukon (09-19-49)
December 09, 2020 14:00 - 18.7 MBFire on the Trail Original Air Date: September 19, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
The Case of the Wishbone – Challenge of the Yukon (09-16-49)
December 02, 2020 14:00 - 18.5 MBThe Case of the Wishbone Original Air Date: September 16, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
The Boy Who Feared Dogs – Challenge of the Yukon (09-14-49)
November 25, 2020 14:00 - 18.5 MBThe Boy Who Feared Dogs Original Air Date: September 14, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
The Fan-Tan Gold Robbery – Challenge of the Yukon (09-12-49)
November 18, 2020 14:00 - 18.3 MBThe Fan-Tan Gold Robbery Original Air Date: September 12, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
The Case of the Detective Who Liked Excitement – Challenge of the Yukon (09-07-49)
November 11, 2020 14:00 - 18.6 MBThe Case of the Detective Who Liked Excitement Original Air Date: September 07, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
The Minister’s Missing Money – Challenge of the Yukon (08-31-49)
November 04, 2020 14:00 - 18.4 MBThe Minister's Missing Money Original Air Date: August 31, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
Brothers Lost – Have Gun Will Travel (10-18-59)
August 27, 2020 13:00 - 14.6 MBBrothers Lost Original Air Date: October 18, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Barbara Eiler Tim Graham Jack Moyles James Nusser Lillian Buyeff Lawrence Dobkin Writer: Ray Kemper Producer: Frank Paris
The Yellow Kitten – Challenge of the Yukon (08-24-49)
June 24, 2020 13:00 - 18.5 MBThe Yellow Kitten Original Air Date: August 24, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
The Case of the Friendly Enemies – Challenge of the Yukon (08-17-49)
June 17, 2020 13:00 - 18.3 MBThe Case of the Friendly Enemies Original Air Date: August 17, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
What Price King – Challenge of the Yukon (08-10-49)
June 10, 2020 13:00 - 18.3 MBWhat Price King Original Air Date: August 10, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle
The Renegade Huskie – Challenge of the Yukon (08-03-49)
June 03, 2020 13:00 - 17.8 MBThe Renegade Huskie Original Air Date: August 03, 1949 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Challenge of the Yukon Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Sponsor: Meltiverse.com Stars: Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer: Tom Dougall Producer: George W. Trendle