The Whistler | Old Time Radio

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The Whistler | Old Time Radio brings you classic mystery, crime, suspense, and psychological thrillers from the golden age of radio. Enter dark stories of murder, deception, greed, obsession, and desperate choices, guided by the eerie presence of the Whistler. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. The Whistler became one of radio’s most distinctive suspense anthologies, known for atmospheric storytelling, morally complex characters, ironic twists, and its unforgettable whistled theme. Rediscover classic old time radio suspense, mystery, crime drama, psychological thrillers, noir, and vintage radio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support.

  1. 18h ago

    The Whistler - "Deal with Death" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

    The Whistler presents “Deal with Death,” originally broadcast May 29, 1949. This CBS Pacific Network drama, sponsored by Signal Oil, is episode 365 of the series. San Francisco newspaper reporter Scott Rainey becomes consumed by jealousy over his wife Evelyn’s apparent relationship with Matt Cregan, a fellow reporter and longtime rival. As signs emerge that someone may be trying to kill Scott, suspicion, professional rivalry, and deception collide. Written by Steve Hampton and featuring Frank Lovejoy. Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:46 Original Broadcast 29:52 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    The Whistler - "Deal with Death" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

  2. 1d ago

    The Whistler - "X Marks the Murderer" (Old Time Radio, 1945)

    Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “X Marks the Murderer,” originally broadcast on August 20, 1945. This is episode 169 of the suspense anthology series. In an unnamed city shaken by a string of seemingly motiveless murders, housewife Mimi Cass believes she has discovered a pattern others have missed. Her theory draws her into a tense crime-and-fate mystery written by Joseph Cochran, produced by George W. Allen, and originally heard on the CBS Pacific Network with Signal Oil sponsorship. Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:38 Original Broadcast 30:08 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    The Whistler - "X Marks the Murderer" (Old Time Radio, 1945)

  3. 2d ago

    The Whistler - "Grave Secret" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

    Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “Grave Secret,” originally broadcast on February 27, 1949. This CBS Pacific Network drama, sponsored by Signal Oil, is episode 351 and was written by Steve Hampton. Bill Forman stars as the Whistler, with Gerald Mohr and Mary Lansing featured. At the Eldridge home, Harriet Eldridge depends on a steady flow of letters to preserve a carefully arranged absence. When her employer’s niece arrives unexpectedly from Australia, the household’s quiet routine gives way to uneasy questions, family complications, and growing suspicion. Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:54 Original Broadcast 30:45 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    The Whistler - "Grave Secret" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

  4. 3d ago

    The Whistler - "Death Laughs Last" (Old Time Radio, 1945)

    The Whistler presents “Death Laughs Last,” episode 176, originally broadcast on October 8, 1945. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Elliott Lewis. After sending a letter to a newspaper confessing his crimes, a man abruptly changes his plans—and faces a desperate race to retrieve the message before it reaches the editor’s desk. Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:37 Original Broadcast 30:08 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    The Whistler - "Death Laughs Last" (Old Time Radio, 1945)

  5. 4d ago

    The Whistler - "The Secret of Chalk Point" (Old Time Radio, 1952)

    The Whistler, “The Secret of Chalk Point,” originally broadcast on CBS on September 7, 1952, is episode 536. This late-era Signal Oil-sponsored mystery was written by Adrian Gendot and features Bill Forman as the Whistler, with Raymond Burr among the cast. At fogbound Chalk Point, Kay Fowler finds a dazed young man washed ashore near the isolated Yaeger House. His claim that the house is his home—and that he is the long-lost husband of its elderly owner—draws Kay and deputy sheriff Jess Williams into a chilling coastal mystery. Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:47 Original Broadcast 25:44 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    The Whistler - "The Secret of Chalk Point" (Old Time Radio, 1952)

  6. 5d ago

    The Whistler - "Deadly Innocent" (Old Time Radio, 1945)

    Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “Deadly Innocent,” originally broadcast July 2, 1945. Episode 162 of the CBS Pacific Network suspense series was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Bill Forman as The Whistler. At the Mammoth Construction Company, meek employee Lambert Bean carries a grievance that has been building for twenty-five years. During a late-night visit to the offices, he sets a carefully calculated plan in motion—one shaped by resentment, appearances, and the risks of relying too completely on preparation. Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:52 Original Broadcast 30:25 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    The Whistler - "Deadly Innocent" (Old Time Radio, 1945)

  7. 6d ago

    The Whistler - "Death in Sixteen Millimeter" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

    The Whistler presents “Death in Sixteen Millimeter,” originally broadcast July 17, 1949. This archival episode is commonly listed as episode 372, though some surviving catalogs differ on the numbering. Jack Petruzzi and Virginia Gregg are featured. Along the Southern California coast, Paul Benton’s secret romance and troubled marriage collide when a sailboat outing, a Malibu beach house, and a 16-millimeter camera create a dangerous record of private lives. Originally heard on the CBS Pacific Network with Signal Oil sponsorship, this tense coastal melodrama follows the consequences of money, suspicion, and filmed evidence. Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:41 Original Broadcast 30:07 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    The Whistler - "Death in Sixteen Millimeter" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

  8. Aug 22

    The Whistler - "Warm Reception" (Old Time Radio, 1950)

    The Whistler presents “Warm Reception,” originally broadcast November 19, 1950. This is episode 442 of the CBS Pacific Network suspense series, sponsored by Signal Oil. After ten years away, Greg Fallon returns to Twin Pines expecting to renew old friendships. Instead, a nighttime train journey and an uneasy homecoming stir up memories of a long-ago killing, strained relationships, and growing suspicion. Gerald Mohr stars, with Bill Forman as the Whistler; the script was written by Adrian Gendot. Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:48 Original Broadcast 30:02 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    The Whistler - "Warm Reception" (Old Time Radio, 1950)
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The Whistler | Old Time Radio brings you classic mystery, crime, suspense, and psychological thrillers from the golden age of radio. Enter dark stories of murder, deception, greed, obsession, and desperate choices, guided by the eerie presence of the Whistler. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. The Whistler became one of radio’s most distinctive suspense anthologies, known for atmospheric storytelling, morally complex characters, ironic twists, and its unforgettable whistled theme. Rediscover classic old time radio suspense, mystery, crime drama, psychological thrillers, noir, and vintage radio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support.

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  • Creator
    Old Time Retro Radio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Old Time Retro Radio
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