The Pulp Nostalgia & Old Time Radio Podcast
277 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOld time radio and new audio versions of classic pulp stories and novels.
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Episodes
Hashknife Hartley - The Double Cross
April 24, 2024 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week, we have “The Double Cross,” an episode of Hashknife Hartley. The series was based on the stories of pulp legend W.C. Tuttle, who also narrated the series. The short-lived series ran over the Mutual network from July 1950 to January 1951. This recording is from a later run picked up by the Armed Forces Radio Service. For more from Tuttle, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/brick-pickle-pulps/.
Dark Fantasy - Funeral Arrangements Completed
April 17, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week, we have an episode of Dark Fantasy, Funeral Arrangements Completed. It first aired on May 15, 1942. For more from Brick Pickle Media, visit BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts.
Escape - Eye of Evil
April 10, 2024 18:38 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week we have an episode of Escape, Eye of Evil. The episode originally aired on July 17, 1954. For more from Brick Pickle Media, visit BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts.
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Quiet Magpie
April 03, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week, we have “The Quite Magpie,” an episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. It first aired on August 11, 1950, over CBS. Gerald Mohr stars as Marlowe. For more on Thrilling Detective Pulp Tales, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/thrilling-detectives-1/.
Suspense - Love's Lovely Counterfeit by James M. Cain
March 27, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week we have “Love’s Lovely Counterfeit,” an episode of Suspense that first aired on January 17, 1948. It stars James Cagney and is based on a novel of the same name by James M. Cain. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
George Bruce's Air Stories - Zero Flight
March 20, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week, we have an episode of George Bruce’s Air Stories, a 1932 syndicated series that told stories from World War I, written by pulp legend George Bruce. These stories were adapted from Bruce’s stories in Aces magazine. Find more about The Beginner’s Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.
Lights Out - Murder Castle - H.H. Holmes
March 13, 2024 15:59 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week, we have Murder Castle, an episode of Lights Out written by Arch Oboler. This episode first aired on August 3, 1943, over CBS. The story is based on the real-life Chicago serial killer H.H. Holmes. Find more about The Beginner’s Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.
New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - Case of the Killer Cards
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week, we have The Case of the Killer Cards, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. This version of Nero Wolfe aired over NBC from 1950 to 1951 and starred Sydney Greenstreet. This episode was first broadcast on January 12, 1951. For more on The Best of Thrilling Detective, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/best-of-thrilling-detective-1/.
The Weird Circle - The Phantom Picture
February 28, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week we have the July 14, 1944, episode of The Weird Circle, “The Phantom Picture.” Find more about The Beginner’s Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.
The Black Castle - Escape to Death
February 21, 2024 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week we have an episode of The Black Castle, “Escape to Death,” from December 16, 1942. The Black Castle aired from 1942 to 1944 over the Mutual network. It was hosted by and starred the multi-talented Don Douglas in all roles. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Suspense - The Merry Widower by Roy Vickers
February 14, 2024 15:08 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week we have “The Merry Widower,” an episode of Suspense, one of the most popular shows of the old-time radio era. Suspense aired over CBS from 1942 to 1962. This episode first aired on October 12, 1944, and is based on a short story by Roy Vickers. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - Case of the Calculated Risk
February 07, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week, we have The Case of the Calculated Risk, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. This version of Nero Wolfe aired over NBC from 1950 to 1951 and starred Sydney Greenstreet. This episode was first broadcast on January 19, 1951. For more on The Best of Thrilling Detective, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/best-of-thrilling-detective-1/.
Inner Sanctum - Elixir No. 4 by Emile Tepperman
January 31, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week, we have Elixir No. 4, an episode of Inner Sanctum. This episode was first broadcast over CBS on February 12, 1948. It was written by prolific pulpster Emile Tepperman. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.
The Haunting Hour - Revenge (Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe)
January 24, 2024 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week we have a tale from Edgar Allan Poe, born this month in 1809. Our episode features Revenge, a 1945 episode of The Haunting Hour, inspired by Poe’s poem Annabel Lee. For more on Pulp With a Bite, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulp-with-a-bite/
The Weird Circle - Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
January 17, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week we have a tale from Edgar Allan Poe, born this week in 1809. Our episode features The Fall of the House of Usher, the August 29, 1943, episode of The Weird Circle, based on Poe’s story of the same name. For more on Pulp With a Bite, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulp-with-a-bite/.
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - Glass Donkey
January 10, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week, we have “The Glass Donkey,” an episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. It first aired on July 28, 1950, over CBS. Gerald Mohr stars as Marlowe. For more on Thrilling Detective Pulp Tales, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/thrilling-detectives-1/.
New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - Case of the Midnight Ride
January 03, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week, we have The Case of the Midnight Ride, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. This version of Nero Wolfe aired over NBC from 1950 to 1951 and starred Sydney Greenstreet. This episode was first broadcast on March 16, 1951. For more on The Best of Thrilling Detective, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/best-of-thrilling-detective-1/.
Family Theater - The Gold Bug by Edgar Allan Poe
December 27, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAs we close out 2023, we’re replaying our most popular episode of the year. It’s Edgar Allan Poe’s The Gold Bug as it was presented on Family Theater on October 5, 1949. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
CBS Radio Mystery Theater - A Christmas Carol
December 20, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week, we have the December 24, 1975, episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater. It’s their adaptation of the classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol. The Mystery Theater was part of the radio drama revival of the 1970s and aired more than 1,000 episodes over CBS from 1974 to 1982. For more on Deck the Pulps, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/deck-the-pulps/.
Abbott & Costello Show - Lou's Christmas Party
December 13, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week, we have some holiday humor, featuring the legendary Bud Abbott & Lou Costello. It’s the 1945 Christmas episode of the Abbott & Costello Show as it aired over NBC on December 20, 1945. For more on Deck the Pulps, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/deck-the-pulps/.
The Mysterious Traveler - Christmas Story
December 06, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week, we have the December 25, 1951, episode of the Mysterious Traveler, entitled, simply, “Christmas Story.” For more on Deck the Pulps, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/deck-the-pulps/.
CBS Radio Mystery Theater - Two Plus Two Equals Death
November 29, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week, we have Two Plus Two Equals Death, an episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater that first aired on April 29, 1976. It was written by pulp writer Alfred Bester. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.
Jack Benny Show - Jack Dreams He is a Turkey
November 22, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week we have something a little different, a Thanksgiving comedic treat from Jack Benny. It’s his November 21, 1943, episode, “Jack Dreams He is a Turkey.” Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Suspense - The Screaming Woman by Ray Bradbury
November 15, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week we have “The Screaming Woman,” an episode of Suspense, one of the most popular shows of the old-time radio era. Based on a Ray Bradbury story, this episode aired on March 1, 1955. It was the second time Suspense had produced this Thanksgiving story, with the original version broadcast on November 25, 1948. Silvia Richards adapted the story for Suspense. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.
New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds
November 08, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week, we have The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. This version of Nero Wolfe aired over NBC from 1950 to 1951 and starred Sydney Greenstreet. This episode was first broadcast on March 9, 1951. For more on The Best of Thrilling Detective, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/best-of-thrilling-detective-1/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 13
October 31, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. Today we offer the final episode of the series. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 12
October 30, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 11
October 29, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 10
October 28, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 9
October 27, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 8
October 26, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 7
October 25, 2023 13:01 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 6
October 24, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 5
October 23, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 4
October 22, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 serial) Episode 3
October 21, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 Serial) Episode 2
October 20, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Frankenstein (1932 Serial) Episode 1
October 19, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBTo wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Today, we bring you episode 1. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.
Suspense - Ghost Hunt
October 11, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis week, we have Ghost Hunt, an episode of Suspense that first aired on CBS on June 23, 1949.
Lights Out - The Signal Man by Charles Dickens
October 04, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week, we have The Signal Man, an episode of Lights Out, based on the short story by Charles Dickens. This episode aired over NBC on October 24, 1946. For more on Pulp With a Bite, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulp-with-a-bite/.
Suspense - Sam Spade - The Kandy Tooth
September 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis week we have “The Kandy Tooth,” an episode of Suspense from January 10. 1948. The story stars Howard Duff in his famous radio role of Sam Spade. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.
The Mysterious Traveler - Death is My Caller
September 20, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week we have “Death is My Caller,” the October 21, 1947, episode of The Mysterious Traveler as it aired over the Mutual Broadcasting System. For more on The Best of Thrilling Detective, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/best-of-thrilling-detective-1/.
The Weird Circle - The Warning
September 13, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week, we have The Warning, the November 3, 1944, episode of The Weird Circle. For more on Pulp With a Bite, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulp-with-a-bite/.
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - Last Wish
September 06, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week, we have an episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, Last Wish. It first aired on July 19, 1950, over CBS. Gerald Mohr stars as Marlowe. For more on Thrilling Detective Pulp Tales, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/thrilling-detectives-1/.
CBS Radio Mystery Theater - License to Kill
August 30, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThis week, we have License to Kill, an episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater that first aired on December 26, 1975. Based on the commercials, this would appear to be the May 30, 1976, rebroadcast of the episode. The Mystery Theater was part of the radio drama revival of the 1970s and aired more than 1,000 episodes over CBS from 1974 to 1982.
New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - The Case of the Killer Cards
August 23, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week, we have The Case of the Killer Cards, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. This version of Nero Wolfe aired over NBC from 1950 to 1951 and starred Sydney Greenstreet. This episode was first broadcast on January 12, 1951. For more on The Best of Thrilling Detective, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/best-of-thrilling-detective-1/.
Escape - Three Good Witnesses
August 16, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week we have an episode of Escape, Three Good Witnesses. The episode originally aired on January 28, 1948. It was based on a story of the same name by prolific pulp writer Harold Lamb, which first appeared in the January 1945 issue of Blue Book. Find more about The Beginner’s Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.
Candy Matson - The Movie Company
August 09, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week we have “The Movie Company,” an episode of Candy Matson. The episode originally aired in September 1950. For more on Thrilling Detective Pulp Tales, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/thrilling-detectives-1/.
Lights Out - The Story of Mr. Maggs
August 02, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week, we have The Story of Mr. Maggs, an episode of Lights Out, written by Arch Oboler. This episode first aired on December 1, 1942, over CBS. Find more about The Beginner’s Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.
Suspense - The Black Curtain by Cornell Woolrich
July 26, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week we have “The Black Curtain,” an episode of Suspense, one of the most popular shows of the old-time radio era. Suspense aired over CBS from 1942 to 1962. This hour-long episode first aired on January 3, 1948. The story is based on the 1941 Cornell Woolrich novel of the same name. This is the third time Suspense presented the story, having previously broadcast 30 minute versions in 1943 and 1944. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pul...