Best Radio Drama Podcasts

Updated May 1, 2024

Ever listen to these Best Radio Drama Podcasts? We guarantee you'll find some new shows. Here are 24 of the top ones.

The Bert Show

The Bert Show is a nationally syndicated radio morning show hosted by Bert Weiss, alongside co-hosts Kristin Klingshirn, Jeff Dauler, and Brian Moote. The show offers its listeners a mix of news, celebrity interviews, music, and entertainment. Each morning, the show starts with a round-table discussion of the day’s biggest news stories and topics, which often leads to humorous conversations between the hosts. Throughout the show, the hosts also provide their own unique takes on the world around them, from pop culture to politics. They also feature a wide variety of guests, from television and film stars to athletes, authors, and more. The show is produced by Pionaire Podcasting and is available on a variety of streaming services and in more than 20 markets nationwide.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio

The CBS Radio Mystery Theater was a popular old-time radio show that aired from 1974 to 1982. It featured horror, suspense, and mystery stories, often with a supernatural or science-fiction twist. The show was hosted by the iconic E.G. Marshall, who would introduce each episode’s story with a few words of wisdom. The show was incredibly popular and ran for nearly a decade. Over the course of its life, the show featured a variety of stories, both original and adapted from classic literature. It continues to be beloved and remembered fondly by old-time radio fans.

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

This podcast from Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts looks at the great detectives of old time radio. It examines the genre of detective radio shows, which were popular during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. It covers many of the most famous private detectives, including Sam Spade, Phillip Marlowe, Sherlock Holmes and Ellery Queen. The podcast talks about the various storylines and plots these detectives faced, as well as the characters and settings that made the programs so compelling. It also looks at some of the most memorable episodes and how the shows have stood the test of time. Finally, it looks at the actors and actresses who brought the characters to life and how their performances have contributed to the success of the shows.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater

CBS Radio Mystery Theater was a long-running radio drama series broadcast from 1974 to 1982. The show featured stories in the horror and suspense genres and was hosted by the "The Man in Black," played by actor E. G. Marshall. Each episode contained a suspenseful, paranormal story that often had a moral or ethical message. The stories were often adapted from classic literature, such as H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds" and Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart." During its run, CBS Radio Mystery Theater was one of the most popular radio dramas in the United States, and it has since become a classic of the horror genre.

Choice Classic Radio Drama & Horror | Old Time Radio

Choice Classic Radio Drama & Horror | Old Time Radio is a podcast that plays classic radio dramas and horror stories from the 1930s to the 1950s. This podcast brings back the golden age of radio with a variety of stories, including detective, science fiction, horror, and romantic comedies. Each episode features an old time radio program that ranges from 15 minutes to an hour. There are also special episodes that feature iconic radio shows such as The Shadow, The Lone Ranger, and The War of the Worlds. The podcast is free and available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

Drama On One

"Drama On One" is a weekly radio show on RTÉ Radio 1 that features an hour-long drama production. Each show features a different drama production, ranging from original works to classic plays and adaptations. The show has featured a variety of Irish-based writers and performers, as well as international dramatists. The show has aired since 1979 and many of the productions have gone on to be the basis for full length plays, films and television adaptations.

Radio Drama Revival: The Fred Years (2010-2015)

Radio Drama Revival: The Fred Years (2010-2015) is a podcast that takes a look back at the golden era of radio drama that began in 2010 and ended in 2015. It focuses on Fred Greenhalgh and his career as a radio drama writer, producer, and director. The podcast examines the creative process that Greenhalgh used to create more than 1000 episodes of drama, sci-fi, and comedy that have been enjoyed by millions of listeners. It also looks at the impact that his work has had on the radio drama industry as a whole, and how he was able to achieve success in an age when radio drama had all but disappeared. Finally, the podcast looks back at some of the most memorable moments that Fred and his team of writers, producers, and actors created during their time in the radio drama industry.