The Shiver Show
The Shiver Show brings you the most spine-tingling tales of crime, horror, and sci-fi from the golden age of radio. This was an era before TV, before screens—when families huddled around the radio, hearts pounding, as stories of suspense crackled through the airwaves.
From the 1930s to the 1960s, these Old Time Radio dramas captured imaginations like nothing else—and you can hear them now. Carefully curated and lovingly remastered to cut the static but keep the chills, The Shiver Show brings you the very best of that haunting era.
Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn prise open the coffin lid on what made these vintage dramas so unforgettable: eerie scores, masterful voice acting, immersive soundscapes, and themes that still resonate today.
Press play, close your eyes, and get ready to shiver.
The Shiver Show
The Plantagent Matter - Old Time Crime Radio
Gentlemen, put on your snap-brim fedoras and ladies, practice your best sashay! The Shiver Show brings you a spine-tingling dive into old time radio crime with The Plantagent Matter, from the legendary Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar series. This week, we unseal the case files of America’s most "action-packed insurance investigator with the most action-packed expense account.” Played brilliantly by Bob Bailey, Johnny Dollar is hot on the case of a mysterious woman, a suspicious death, and a host of sketchy characters. With his trademark blend of keen deduction and dangerous charm, Johnny Dollar unravels a web of deceit that stretches far beyond his original brief. Afterward, stay tuned as Greg and Mary dissect the snappy dialogue, the voice actors, and immersive sound effects that make this drama a timeless thriller.
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