Classic Radio Rewind (Old Time Radio)

About Classic Radio Rewind (Old Time Radio)

Classic Radio Rewind is an Old Time Radio podcast featuring classic radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio, including mystery, suspense, crime, detective, horror, westerns, comedy, and sci-fi. Each episode brings you carefully curated Old Time Radio broadcasts with original air dates, cast information, and historical context, preserving the timeless storytelling of vintage radio drama. From gripping mystery and crime stories to chilling horror and suspense, Classic Radio Rewind delivers the best of classic radio entertainment. Listen to legendary Old Time Radio series like Suspense, Dragnet, Gunsmoke, Fibber McGee & Molly, and The Shadow, along with rare and hard-to-find episodes that capture the full range of Golden Age radio. Whether you enjoy detective stories, western adventures, comedy classics, or sci-fi thrillers, there’s something here for every Old Time Radio fan. Classic Radio Rewind is part of the WOTR Radio Network, also featuring Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA—dedicated to preserving and sharing classic radio shows for modern audiences. New episodes are released regularly, making this podcast a top destination for Old Time Radio lovers and new listeners alike. Relive the Golden Age of Radio and discover why Old Time Radio continues to captivate audiences today.

Publisher

WOTR Radio Network

Category

arts · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2024

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

132 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Inner Sanctum Mysteries / Lights Out (Old Time Radio Variety)

   Classic Radio Rewind – Episode 102: Inner Sanctum Mysteries & Lights Out Join host Jarnathan Cross for two chilling tales from radio’s golden age! First, Inner Sanctum Mysteries presents “Strands of Death” (March 12, 1946), a sinister tale of suspicion, jealousy, and murder. Then, Lights Out delivers “Knock at the Door” (December 15, 1942), a terrifying story proving that some secrets refuse to stay buried. Plus, hear about the WOTR Radio Network’s upcoming Halloween Spooktacular on Nightmare Radio USA! Turn down the lights, settle in, and experience the magic of classic radio horror! Brought to you by the WOTR Radio Network — America's Home for Old Time Radio!

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Sherlock Holmes "A Study In Scarlet" (Old Time Radio Variety)

   Classic Radio Rewind presents a special three-part presentation of Sherlock Holmes starring Carleton Hobbs as the legendary detective and Norman Shelley as Dr. Watson. Originally featured as a special LIVE edition of Classic Radio Rewind on Old Time Radio USA on September 12th 2026, this episode brings you A Study in Scarlet in its entirety. First broadcast by the BBC in December 1962, the story takes listeners back to the very beginning of the Holmes and Watson partnership, as a mysterious murder draws the newly acquainted pair into a case filled with strange clues, hidden motives, and the brilliant deductions that would define Sherlock Holmes for generations. Settle in for classic mystery, unforgettable performances, and vintage radio storytelling as we rewind to one of Sherlock Holmes’ most famous adventures. Classic Radio Rewind — brought to you by the WOTR Radio Network

3. 

   30 Aug 2026

   The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show / Gunsmoke (Old Time Radio Variety)

   Classic Radio Rewind – Episode 101: The Phil Harris & Alice Faye Show and Gunsmoke Turn back the dial for another journey into radio’s golden age on Classic Radio Rewind, presented by the WOTR Radio Network. In Episode 101, host Jarnathan Cross begins with comedy and confusion courtesy of The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show. In “The Wrong Studio,” originally broadcast February 12, 1950, Phil finds himself in the wrong recording studio—and before long, mixed-up scripts, misunderstandings, and Phil’s larger-than-life personality turn a simple mistake into classic radio comedy. Then we trade the recording studio for the dusty streets of Dodge City with Gunsmoke and “Change of Heart,” originally broadcast September 3, 1955. Marshal Matt Dillon is confronted with a difficult situation when a hardened outlaw begins questioning the violent life he has chosen, in a story of conscience, conflict, and redemption on the American frontier. Also this week, Jarnathan has programming news from the WOTR Radio Network, including the annual Dragnet Labor Day Marathon, now airing on Crime Time Radio USA, and the September 21 return of “WJSV: A Day in Broadcast History,” a remarkable 19-hour journey through an entire day of American radio. Plus, hear about the WOTR Radio Network’s four live streaming stations and our dedicated The Whistler podcast, featuring the classic mystery series in chronological order with a new episode released daily. Classic Radio Rewind — preserving and celebrating the unforgettable sounds of radio’s golden age, from the WOTR Radio Network.

Who has been a guest on Classic Radio Rewind (Old Time Radio)

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Danny Thomas
• Frank Sinatra
• Dr Christian
• Groucho Marx

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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