Women of a Certain Age: Recent Episodes
Mary Labrie
Attention intrepid women who are travelling beyond 50!! Host Mary Labrie talks with fabulous mid-life women from around the globe, who have a story to tell. We tackle all the weird stuff we women face, like menopause, body changes, sex, dating, relationships and more. We also interview inspiring women who have undergone amazing transformations in their mid-life. Join us!!
Is it a ghost story, or is it a psychological thriller? You be the judge!
Join us and listen to The Bullet, a 1974 episode on the CBS Radio Mystery Theater. This episode had co-hosts Greg and Mary debating what was actually happening in the story written by Sam Dann.
Listen now and join the debate!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
A man with no name and no memories tries to unravel the mystery of his past in this terrific Lux Radio Mystery Theater production of Somewhere in the Night. This is a radio noir thriller to keep you guessing.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn fly straight into danger with Conqueror's Isle, a thrilling 1949 episode from the legendary Escape series. Based on a story by prolific fantasy and science fiction author Nelson Bond, and adapted for radio by John Meston, this adventure blends survival, fantasy, and science fiction.
The cast features David Ellis in the lead, supported by Bill Johnstone, Theodore Von Eltz, Sam Edwards, and Richard Benedict. Although David Ellis carries the lead, listeners will recognise the unmistakable voice of William Conrad, who delivers Escape's iconic opening invitation and later appears as Frater Dorden.
Mary and Greg discuss the episode's themes, vivid sound effects, taut pacing, and a wonderfully imaginative premise. Conqueror's Isle is pure dystopian escapism. Get ready to shiver!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Forget geopolitics—because Earth is about to be invaded. This week on The Shiver Show, our featured drama is “The Embassy,” a thought-provoking episode from the terrifc Dimension X series (1955).
Based on an original story by pioneering science fiction writer Donald A. Wollheim, and expertly adapted for radio by George Lefferts, The Embassy blends detective mystery with classic 1950s science fiction. What begins as an investigation for a strange client, gradually unfolds into something far more unsettling, as the clues point to an extraordinary threat from beyond our world.
The performances by Joseph Julian and Barry Kroeger help ground the increasingly fantastic premise, delivering believable characters caught in an unbelievable situation.
Mary and Greg also explore how The Embassy reflects the anxieties of the Cold War era - espionage, infiltration, and the fear that enemies might be hiding in plain sight. They tackle one of the episode's most important questions: Would you accept a cup of tea from a sweet little old lady?
Join us!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn take a midnight stroll through the rain-slicked streets of New York with “Deadline at Dawn,” a gripping Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of the classic film noir.
A young sailor on 48-hour leave should be enjoying the bright lights of the city—but instead he finds himself standing over a dead body with a pocket full of unanswered questions. His unlikely ally is June, a wisecracking dancehall girl whose quick wit and street smarts may be his only hope of clearing his name before time runs out.
Based on the novel by celebrated crime writer Cornell Woolrich, Deadline at Dawn is a perfect example of noir at its finest: ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, racing against both the clock and the police. With memorable performances, sharp dialogue, and glamour that only Lux Radio Theatre could deliver, Deadline at Dawn is radio noir at its best.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Enter the world of dark horror and fantasy with 'Escape! Escape!' from the CBS Radio Mystery Theater (1974). Hosted by the legendary E.G. Marshall, 'Escape! Escape!'' draws listeners in with expertly paced storytelling, a strong cast, and immersive sound effects. Dim the lights, settle in, and prepare for an unforgettable journey that will boggle your mind.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, Greg and Mary venture into the unsettling world of The Summer People (1975), a chilling episode, written especially for the CBS Radio Mystery Theater by Bob Juhren and narrated by E.G. Marshall and his iconic creaking door (some WD40 would fix that).
When young couple Mike (Tony Roberts) and Jane (Jennifer Harmon) arrive in the quiet town of Grenville, everything seems almost too perfect. The town is small and charming, the residents are unusually friendly, and everyone appears remarkably youthful. But why are visitors only welcome if they're under 25? Why are there no children, and no pets?
Join Greg and Mary as they unravel this slow-burn horror story that feels like a lost episode of The Twilight Zone. Along the way, they explore the tradition of creepy small towns in horror fiction, and debate whether they would pass the stringent Grenville pre-screening process.
Is the explanation supernatural? Scientific? Or something much more sinister? If you love classic radio drama, psychological suspense, and stories that leave just enough mystery for the imagination, The Summer People is an episode you won't want to miss.
Listen now—and remember, if Grenville invites you to stay for dinner, you may want to ask what's on the menu.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn wind up one of the creepiest clocks in old-time radio history: Hickory, Dickory, Doom. Originally broadcast on CBS Radio Mystery Theater in 1979, and written by Bob Juhren, the story begins innocently enough when a young Pennsylvania couple purchases an antique grandfather clock at an estate sale "for a steal". The clock seems like a bargain—until it starts chiming when it shouldn't, emitting strange cold drafts, and attracting some decidedly unwelcome visitors. Before long, our unsuspecting couple discovers they've brought home something far more sinister than a family heirloom.
The cast includes Tony Roberts, Patricia Elliott, Sam Gray and Joan Shay, while host E. G. Marshall provides his trademark introduction and closing remarks, helping to make CBS Radio Mystery Theater one of radio's most beloved series. The series ultimately produced an astonishing 1,399 original episodes between 1974 and 1982.
Mary and Greg discuss the wonderfully creepy sound design, the terrific cast and the wonderful pace to the writing. So pull up a chair, lend us your ear (or ears) for Hickory Dickory Doom!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we bring you an X Minus One sci-fi adventure: Skulking Permit. If you like your science fiction with a dollop of satire, you’re in the right place.
The episode follows Earth colony, New Delaware, as they prepare for an inspection by The Imperial Inspector. New Delaware has been on its own for over 200 years, and desperately wants to impress the inspector, but can they 'fit in' with Earth culture after so much time?
Mary and Greg talk about the satirical writing, the terrific ensemble cast that X Minus One brought to every episode, and the strong production values.
Tune in for a wonderfully eccentric trip through the future’s most exasperating challenge, and ask yourself, what would you do to pass the inspection?
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn welcome you to step into one of the most psychologically unsettling stories ever brought to radio: “Gaslight” from Lux Radio Theatre, starring the legendary Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer.
Long before the term became a pop psychology expression, Gaslight explored the terrifying power of manipulation, deception, and psychological control. Set in Victorian London, the story follows a young woman whose charming husband gradually convinces her that she is losing her mind. Strange noises echo through the house. Objects disappear. The gaslights flicker and dim. And every time she questions what’s happening, she’s calmly told it’s all in her imagination.
Bergman is superb as Paula, bringing vulnerability and emotional depth to every scene, while Boyer delivers a chilling performance full of charm, control, and quiet menace.
Mary and Greg talk about how the title itself gave rise to the modern term “gaslighting.” Originally a stage play before becoming an acclaimed film and radio adaptation, Gaslight remains timeless because the only monster in this story is just an ordinary man.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Grab your pick axe and saddle up your trusty burro because we're heading into the stark, unforgiving mountains in search of gold with The Treasure of The Sierra Madre. This terrific episode from the Lux Radio Theater stars Humphrey Bogart and a strong supporting cast.
Mary and Greg talk about the radio drama, the film, the enigmatic writer of the original story and, of course, Bogie.
Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Shiver Show is proud to present 1984, a Lux Radio Theater production with one of our all-time favourite actors, Vincent Price. Surprisingly, this production was recorded in Sydney, Australia and has a terrific Australian and New Zealand cast of voice actors. 1984 is a tight, compelling adaptation of George Orwell's novel published in 1949.
Mary and Greg unpack the writing, the timeless themes, Orwell's influence on popular culture and whether overall's are a strong fashion statement.
Join us!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Mary and Greg promoting The Shiver Show on Radio 2RPH in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong and the Illawarra.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Fedora? Check. Trench coat? Naturally. Martini? Do you need to ask? This week on the Shiver Show, we slip into the sparkling, sophisticated world of After the Thin Man — where murder is serious business, but our sleuths never lose their sense of style or humour.
Based on the writings of Dashiell Hammett, this 1940 Lux Radio Theatre production reunites Hollywood legends William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles: the glamorous married sleuths who turned crime-solving into an art form.
Nick is effortlessly witty, urbane, and permanently amused by the chaos around him, while Nora is sharp, fearless, and very much his equal — perhaps even the brains of the operation.
Produced by the grand and theatrical Cecil B. DeMille, this lavish radio adaptation delivers full orchestration, cinematic sound design, and the crackling energy of live “event radio.”
Join Mary and Greg after the crime drama to nibble on the behind-the-scenes gossip.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Who knows what evil lurks in your neighbour's herb garden? Find out in this creepy, gothic tale of botany, longing and strange ambition. The Kiss of Death is our feature episode from the terrific CBS Radio Mystery Theater series.
Based on the short story, Rappaccini's Daughter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Kiss of Death is a slow-burn mystery of young love, sinister botanicals, and unhinged ambition. Enter an enchanted garden, where star-crossed lovers meet, but death lurks nearby.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on the Shiver Show, we are doing a deep dive into the classic noir radio drama, Sunset Boulevard. This Lux Radio Theater production is based on the film, which won several academy awards, and ranks as one of the greatest films of all time. The radio production features most of the original cast, including Gloria Swanson and William Holden, and a suspenseful adaptation of the original 'killer' script by Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett and D. M. Marshman Jr.
Join Greg and Mary as they talk about the wonderful story, Greg's desert lunch with William Holden, and cleft chins. It's sad, it's a bit seedy - it's terrific.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we take you on a wander down the foggy streets of Victorian London with The Lodger (1948) - a chilling episode from the legendary Suspense series.
Set in the working-class district of Whitechapel, fear grips the city as a shadowy killer known only as “The Avenger” stalks the night. Into this atmosphere of dread comes a mysterious new tenant—Mr Sleuth, played (and narrated) by Robert Montgomery. Quiet, intensely religious, and more than a little unsettling, Mr Sleuth arrives with few possessions, a stack of identical suits, and a habit of quoting scripture.
Jeanette Nolan delivers a strong performance as Ellen Bunting, the wary landlady, while Peggy Weber plays her step-daughter Daisy, whose naivety adds to the tension. Lucien Moraweck’s haunting music underscores this dread tale.
Written by Marie Belloc Lowndes, an English author and suffragette, The Lodger is a masterclass in suspense.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
There's a storm brewing this week on The Shiver Show, as Mary and Greg brace for the storm, and hunker down in the tense, claustrophobic world of Key Largo. This radio adaption for the Lux Radio Theatre, first broadcast on CBS in 1949, following the 1948 noir film classic.
At the centre is the unforgettable Edward G. Robinson, reprising his role as gangster Johnny Rocco—a man as dangerous as the hurricane bearing down on the Florida Keys.
He’s joined by Claire Trevor, also returning as Gaye Dawn, the tragic, alcohol-soaked torch singer—a performance that won her an Academy Award in the film. Edmond O’Brien steps into the role of reluctant hero Frank McLeod (originally played by Humphrey Bogart).
Mary and Greg explore the story’s fascinating evolution—from Maxwell Anderson’s 1939 Broadway play (written in blank verse!) to its transformation into a tightly wound wartime noir set against the backdrop of a raging hurricane, which seems like a character itself.
With gangsters, guns, and rising tension, Key Largo is a masterclass in atmosphere and character. So batten down the hatches because when the storm hits, it's going to be a bumpy night.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week with Project Mastodon, we’re travelling back to a time when mastodons roamed and mosquitoes were… frankly, terrifying. This 1956 episode from the brilliant X Minus One series, based on a story by Clifford D. Simak, blends satire, suspense, and big ideas in equal measure.
When a group of entrepreneurs discover a gateway to the distant past, their first instinct isn’t scientific curiosity—it’s opportunity. Why stay in the modern world with all its rules and restrictions when you can head back 50,000 years and start fresh? Their solution: establish a brand-new civilisation in prehistoric times, free from government interference and full of commercial potential.
But while Mastodonia might seem like the perfect escape, the present-day world isn’t quite ready to let it go. What unfolds is a clever and often funny exploration of time travel, capitalism, and control.
As always, X Minus One delivers a high-concept story with real bite. It’s imaginative, thought-provoking, and surprisingly modern in its themes. Step into the past—and see what the future makes of it. And don't forget the bug repellent!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn cinch up their trench coats once again and step into the shadowy world of wartime espionage with “Five Fingers” from Lux Radio Theatre (1952).
Starring the incomparable James Mason, reprising his film role, this stylish spy drama is based on the real-life story of the infamous spy with the code name Cicero. Mason plays Ulysses Diello, a suave and deeply opportunistic valet working at the British Embassy in Ankara during World War II. By day, he’s the model servant. By night, he’s photographing top-secret documents and selling them to the Germans. Loyalty is negotiable, and everyone—especially Diello—has a price.
Mary and Greg unpack the fascinating true story of Albanian valet Elyesa Bazna, whose daring espionage earned him a fortune… paid in counterfeit money. Not exactly a retirement plan. They also explore the film’s legacy, from its glamorous 1952 cinema release (directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz) and shot in Istanbul.
Expect clipped accents, coded messages, and plenty of intrigue—though perhaps not perfect sound quality this time! Still, Mason’s velvet performance carries the day. Please join us for this terrific spy thriller.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn bring you The Voice on the Wire, a delicious tale of psychological suspense.
At the centre of the story is Geraldine Reeves, played by Lesley Woods, a lonely widow living on a narrow island near the ruins of her former home. Years earlier, her husband—a composer—died in a tragic fire that destroyed the house.
Night after night she hears something impossible: her late husband’s unfinished musical composition drifting through the darkness, accompanied by the eerie howling of a dog. No one is there—or so it seems. Then one evening the telephone rings, and a mysterious voice calmly informs Geraldine she has just four hours to live.
Written by Robert Sloane, the story plays almost like a radio version of Clue—everyone seems suspicious, everyone denies everything, and someone is clearly lying. Is it supernatural revenge… or something far more calculated?
Tune in and decide for yourself—The Voice on the Wire delivers a double helping of suspense.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Join us this week on The Shiver Show, as Mary and Greg enter a time warp with “Time and Time Again.” This unforgettable episode of X Minus One, aired on the NBC Radio Network (1956), and is based on the 1947 novel by H. Beam Piper.
The story follows Allan Hartley, a 43-year-old soldier wounded during the Siege of Buffalo in World War III. It’s 1975. The world is fractured. Then—without warning—Allan wakes up in 1945… inside his own 13-year-old body.
Armed with knowledge of Hiroshima, the course of World War II, Allan faces an extraordinary moral puzzle: Can he change the future? Should he? Or does time resist interference?
Author H. Beam Piper was fascinated by time distortion and alternate histories, themes he explored across numerous short stories and novels. Mary and Greg explore the episode’s haunting central question: If you could return to your 13-year-old self for one hour… what would you do?
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we turn up the temperature with “August Heat,” a 1945 episode of Suspense. Adapted from the 1910 short story by W. F. Harvey, this deliciously eerie tale is understated and unsettling.
The episode stars Barry Kroeger as the artist, James Clarence Withencroft, whose automatic sketching leads him wander the streets of London until he meets a mason who has just finished a headstone. The heat presses in. Their fates are tied.
With an immersive soundscape and a lush, haunting score the oppressive atmosphere unfolds. August Heat is a slow burn tale that will have you fanning yourself in fright.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we bring you deceit and deadly intentions with “A Blueprint for Murder” from Lux Radio Theatre (1954), adapted just one year after the successful 1953 film, directed by Andrew L. Stone, and starring Joseph Cotten and Jean Peters.
This golden era radio episode features Dan Dailey as Cam, and Dorothy McGuire as Lynn, the dreaded stepmother with secrets to spare. McGuire is terrific here, proving she can go dark, despite Hollywood often casting her as the “nice girl.” The supporting cast is terrific too, with Barney Phillips as Captain Detective Pringle, Jack Kruschen as Lieutenant Cole, and William Conrad as the district attorney.
This is a compelling mystery with a slow-burn tension and meticulous clues. Join us for secrets, suspicion, and a blueprint that doesn’t quite go to plan.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn do the time warp with “The Thirty-Second of December” (1958), a clever and unsettling episode from the legendary Suspense series.
Starring Frank Lovejoy as Joe, the story leans heavily on Lovejoy’s everyman intensity. Drowning in gambling debt, Joe makes a disastrous choice: he pawns his fiancée Molly’s engagement ring… then impulsively spends the money on a strange watch from a deeply unsettling pawnshop owner, played to perfection by Barney Phillips.
Things go rapidly downhill when Joe discovers the watch can control time—and decides to use it to rob a bank. The robbery succeeds. The debt is gone. But Molly is gone and Joe still hasn't learned his lesson at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve.
Mary and Greg unpack the episode’s dark irony, its cautionary take on shortcuts and second chances. A morality tale with a supernatural sting— The 32nd of December is quietly cruel.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Get ready for a real treat with this noir crime classic, Double Indemnity. This episode is packed with star power: a sultry Barbara Stanwyck, a tough and conniving Fred MacMurray, a commanding William Conrad and the writing of Jame M. Cain. This episode has it all.
Join us!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn return to the streets of New York with “The Andrew Jenkins Case” (1949), a taut episode from Broadway Is My Beat, originally broadcast on CBS.
Anthony Ross stars as Detective Danny Clover, offering a more mature, seasoned take on the character—world-weary, reflective, and quietly authoritative. It’s a fine performance that suits the darker emotional undercurrent of the case. Ross is joined by Charlotte Holland as Grace and Jean Carson as Sally, whose flirty exchanges with Danny add warmth and levity in this bleak world.
Mary talks about the superb sound design in this episode - the rich ambient sound of the auctioneer’s room, or the visceral fight scene. Greg does the numbers on the 2025 value of the stash and the pawned watch!
As Detective Danny Clover reminds us, “It’s Broadway – it’s a merry-go-round, where you can’t tell if the guy in front of you is thinking about a milkshake or murder.”
Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn head back to the mean streets of New York City with “The Floyd Decker Murder Case” from the hard-boiled radio series Broadway Is My Beat.
Written by the sharp crime-writing team of Morten Fine and Larry Friedkin, this episode delivers everything fans love about the series: gritty dialogue, weary cops, broken dreams, and a murder that cuts close to the bone. At the centre of it all is Detective Danny Clover, played by Larry Thor, whose performance perfectly captures the exhaustion and quiet decency of a man who’s seen too much.
The atmosphere is pure noir, helped along by the moody score from Alexander Courage, and the soundscape of David Light, a true legend of radio sound design.
Mary and Greg unpack the writing, performances, and craftsmanship that make Broadway Is My Beat such an enduring classic. If you like your crime drama tough and soaked in melancholy, “The Floyd Decker Murder Case” is one you won’t want to miss.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn invite you into a quiet English home where manners are impeccable, secrets are deadly… and the rain simply will not stop. Our featured episode is Wet Saturday, a deliciously twisted classic in which the sinister wit of John Collier meets the suspenseful genius of old-time radio at its finest.
Set in a rain-drenched English town, the story begins with a sudden, shocking murder. Charles Laughton stars as the calculating patriarch determined to protect his family at any cost.
Originally aired on December 16, 1943, on the legendary Suspense series, Wet Saturday is a dark comedy. Adapted from Collier’s 1938 short story, the episode crackles with dry British humour and moral ambiguity.
Mary and Greg talk about Laughton’s masterful performance, Collier's intriguing story, and whether croquet is a dangerous game. So settle in, listen closely, and remember—on a wet Saturday, even the most respectable household can become very dangerous indeed.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn shine a flickering torch into the darkness with a chilling gem from classic radio horror: “The Shadow People” (1953), from the cult-favourite series The Hall of Fantasy.
When a young woman becomes convinced she’s being stalked by the same supernatural entities responsible for her father’s mysterious death, fear turns to desperation. Shadows move where they shouldn’t. Shapes linger just beyond the edge of vision. Unsure whether she’s facing something otherworldly or losing her grip on reality, she turns to a paranormal expert for answers. What follows is a deeply unsettling descent into unseen menace, where the darkness itself seems alive.
Mary and Greg unpack what makes this episode so effective, starting with the terrific sound design. Footsteps, whispers, and encroaching silence are used with precision, proving once again that radio horror doesn’t need visuals to crawl under your skin. The Hall of Fantasy, produced and directed by Richard Thorne, ran from 1952 to 1953 and built a loyal following for its moody adaptations of horror, fantasy, and suspense. Though cast credits were often sparse or unbilled, the series featured a rotating troupe of seasoned radio actors who delivered consistently high-quality performances across its short but memorable run.
If you enjoy vintage horror that whispers rather than screams—and leaves you glancing nervously at the corners of the room—this episode is for you. Tune in… because The Shadow People truly deliver the shivers.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn invite you to go undercover with a wonderfully unsettling X-Minus One classic, Doctor Grimshaw’s Sanitorium (1955).
Written by Fletcher Pratt in 1934, and adapted for radio by George Lefferts, this tale is in the style of a found manuscript, penned by private detective John Doherty, a man who is now missing.
As the story unfolds, Doherty suspects that something sinister is going on behind the locked doors of Doctor Grimshaw’s exclusive sanitorium. Patients disappear. Deaths are whispered away. And the treatments? Let’s just say they’re… experimental.
Like any sensible hard-boiled detective, Doherty does the only logical thing—he checks himself into the sanitorium under the pretext of needing treatment for his alcoholism. It’s a decision that proves both brave and catastrophically unwise. Once inside, reality begins to warp, paranoia sets in, and all hell breaks loose.
What makes “Doctor Grimshaw’s Sanitorium” such a standout is its fearless genre-blending. It’s science fiction, horror, and noir crime all rolled into one. Mary and Greg explore what makes this old time radio drama so creepy, and why it still sends shivers.
So slip into a drafty hospital gown (yes, those ones that open up at the back), and prepare to be part of the mad experiment that is Doctor Grimshaw’s Sanitorium.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn head out into space with a science-fiction classic, “The Green Hills of Earth,” from the legendary radio series Dimension X.
Written by Robert A. Heinlein, one of the founding giants of modern science fiction, this story showcases a softer, more lyrical side of his work. Heinlein is best known for shaping the genre with novels such as Stranger in a Strange Land, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, and Starship Troopers, but “The Green Hills of Earth” reminds us that he could also write with deep humanity, wit, and aching nostalgia.
The Dimension X adaptation brings Heinlein’s tale to life with a strong ensemble cast. Set in a future where humanity routinely travels the solar system, the story centres on Rhysling, a blind, space bard, who longs to return to Earth.
At its heart, this is a story about exile, belonging, and the quiet grief of loving a world you may never see again. Heinlein’s famous poem, beginning with the line “We pray for one last landing on the globe that gave us birth,” resonates powerfully.
Mary and Greg explore how “The Green Hills of Earth” stands apart from harder, gadget-driven sci-fi, offering instead a meditation on home, sacrifice, and growing old. You may not like the folksy music, but you might find that this is a moving tale. Tune in and brings some tissues.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn take you deep into the murky shadows and mean streets of 1940s Los Angeles, where danger leans in a darkened doorway. Our featured tale is a gripping slice of classic noir: Raymond Chandler’s “The Ebony Link," from The Adventures of Philip Marlowe series (1949).
Chandler’s writing is at its sharpest here, weaving a tale thick with deception, misdirection, and characters you wouldn’t trust to water your plants. There’s a sketchy manicurist, a slippery chauffeur, a trophy wife, a mysterious artist, and a rich old man with more money than sense.
At the center of this web is Philip Marlowe, brought to life by the incomparable Gerald Mohr, who played Marlowe in 114 of the series’ 119 episodes. Mohr was legendary for a reason—charismatic, smooth, and packed with riz. In 1949 he was named “Best Male Actor on Radio” by Radio and Television Life magazine.
Host Greg Flynn turns into a gushing fanboy when Raymond Chandler's on the Shiver Show and our latest episode is no exception. So, if you like your crime served smoky and very noir, settle in. “The Ebony Link” does not disappoint.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Shiver Show plunges headlong into one of the Suspense radio series’ most delicious gothic tales: Fugue in C Minor (1944), starring the incomparable Vincent Price and the extraordinary Ida Lupino.
Price plays the eccentric Theodore Evans, a rich widower who invites Ida Lupino’s Amanda Peabody into his life. Add into the mix Theodore's creepy children, and the untimely death of Theodore's first wife, and you’ve got the ingredients for vintage horror.
Mary and Greg talk about Ida Lupino's groundbreaking career, Lucille Fletcher's terrific radio play, and whether an unhinged Vincent Price is too much (or just the right amount). One thing is for certain, you won't want to miss Price when he pulls out all the stops!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradio
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn take you on a journey to the Red Planet—a mission wrapped in nostalgia and dread. Our featured old time radio drama is the 1951 Dimension Xadaptation of “Mars Is Heaven!”, an award-winning tale from the golden age of radio drama.
Written by Ray Bradbury and published in Planet Stories (1948), the tale later became part of The Martian Chronicles under the title “The Third Expedition.” It has since earned a place in the Science Fiction Hall of Fame (1929–1964) for its chilling reminder of the fallibility of man.
The Dimension X radio version—adapted for broadcast by scriptwriter Ernest Kinoy—first aired in January 1951. The show features an ensemble cast including Wendell Holmes, Peter Capell, Joseph Julian, Bill Zuckert, Bill Lipton, Bill Griffis, Ethel Everette, and Charme Allen.
Set in the year 1986, the story follows a crew of Earth astronauts who land on Mars expecting desolation, and instead find a small Midwestern American town from the 1920's. Stranger still, the inhabitants are their long-dead relatives and friends. Is it heaven, or something more sinister?
Join Mary and Greg as they wriggle into their spacesuits, and set out to explore this eerie classic.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Return to Manderley this week on The Shiver Show, as we present the 1950 Lux Radio Theatre production of Rebecca—the only time Hollywood’s golden couple Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier performed on radio together. Recorded before a live audience this broadcast brings Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 gothic masterpiece to life.
Olivier is prickly and brooding as Maxim. Leigh’s unnamed narrator is meek, sweet, and utterly alone in this haunting tale. Strong supporting turns from Betty Blythe as a chilling Mrs Danvers and John Dodson as Jack Favell keep the drama simmering.
We talk about the real-life drama of Vivien Leigh’s health struggles, and the cracks forming in her marriage to Olivier. Their love—complicated as it was—still glows through this performance. We also explore the little known controversy surrounding the similarities between Rebecca and the earlier Brazilian novel, The Successor, by Carolina Nabuco.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
All aboard for a journey where chance, obsession, and murder share the same carriage. This week on The Shiver Show, we feature the Lux Radio Theater adaptation of Strangers on a Train(December 1951) — a chilling broadcast based on Patricia Highsmith’s acclaimed novel of the same name.
Just months earlier, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1951 film had dazzled audiences with its sleek black-and-white cinematography and psychological menace. The radio dramatization captures that same creeping dread through the power of voice, sound, and imagination.
Ray Milland stars as Guy Haines, a well-mannered tennis professional whose chance meeting with the unsettling Bruno Antony — played superbly by Frank Lovejoy — changes everything. With unnerving charm, Bruno proposes the unthinkable: a “murder swap” — his father for Guy’s unfaithful wife. No motive. No connection. No trace.
After the drama, Mary and Greg discuss the challenges of performing before a live audience, the stellar cast, and that master of suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock. Strangers on a Trainproves that stranger danger is real.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Clutch your rosary and uncork your vial of holy water! This week on The Shiver Show, we unleash one of the creepiest episodes of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater: “Possessed by the Devil” (1974). Hosted by the unflappable E.G. Marshall, written by Ian Martin, and scored by horror maestro Hyman Brown, this is a delicious horror classic.
There must have been something in the air, because this cautionary tale of possession and damnation came one year after the release of, "The Exorcist" - a film that scared the pants off of anyone who watched it.
In Possessed by the Devil, an injured man is wheeled into a hospital ward, and placed beside a dying patient - that’s when all hell breaks loose. Donald Buka stars as Mike, the man who falls under spell of Satan - or is it Beelzebub? Greg, our Shiver Show theologian, is still pondering this important question.
Mary and Greg discuss the off-the-leash acting, whether the cat was feline or human, and how to make holy water. This is perfect Hallowe'en listening! Join us!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we bring you The Lonely Hearts Matterfrom the legendary detective series Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
Bob Bailey stars as Johnny Dollar, the cool-headed insurance investigator with the “action-packed expense account.” Johnny never shies away from danger—or a dame in distress. A young woman hires Johnny Dollar to investigate the suspicious death of her recently remarried (and very insured) father. But would the new step-mother commit murder just to be the beneficiary to a $50,000 insurance policy?
Produced and directed by Jack Johnstone, this 1956 broadcast showcases Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar at the height of its Golden Age glory. Bailey’s performance remains the definitive portrayal of the wisecracking, world-weary gumshoe—equal parts charm, grit, and moral conviction. Backed by sharp writing and atmospheric sound design, this episode delivers everything you’d want in a classic radio noir: smoky voices, crackling suspense, and a touch of heartbreak.
Time Warp Studios has remastered the episode and removed all the advertisements, so that you get the Johnny Dollar story, and nothing but the story. So pour yourself a whiskey, dim the lights, and listen in as Johnny Dollar tallies up another billable adventure.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Turn out the lights, lock the doors, and prick up your ears — this week on The Shiver Show, we’re hitting the open road with a woman who should have stayed home. Our featured presentation is “Terror by Night,” a spine-tingling installment from the legendary radio series Inner Sanctum Mysteries, first broadcast in 1945 and written by Amo Tepperman.
Anne Shepherd stars as Linda Dixon, a weary traveller heading into the mountains for a well-earned holiday. But when her car breaks down on a lonely road and the rain begins to fall, she learns of an escaped killer — Lee Hartley — on the loose.
Inner Sanctum was famous for its trademark creaking door, its tongue-in-cheek host, and its perfect balance of humour and horror. Terror by Night is a masterclass in atmosphere — produced by Hyman Brown, this chilling half-hour of radio suspense delivers the shivers.
Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn get under the hood of Terror by Night, exploring how its masterful sound design, voice performances, and classic horror tropes combine to create a perfect fright night. Find out what the patented Scream-o-Meter reading is for this episode eighty years on.
So buckle up, keep your headlights on, and don’t pick up any strangers — the night may be darker than you think.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
First Contact — Dimension X (1951)
Before Star Trek imagined the Prime Directive, Murray Leinster dreamed up a story about the most dangerous meeting in the universe — the first contact between two intelligent species. His 1945 novelette, later honored with a Retro Hugo in 1996, introduced the idea of a universal translator — decades before science fiction made it standard issue.
In this Dimension X adaptation by Howard Rodman, two ships — one human, one alien — encounter each other in deep space. Neither can turn back without risking the safety of its home world, and neither can advance without trust. Should they trade, communicate… or destroy each other? As tensions rise, the Earthlings grapple with curiosity, fear, protocol, and the thin line between self-defense and a senseless preemptive strike.
Co-host Greg and Mary talk about the thought-provoking themes in First Contact, and contrast the radio drama with the novella. What do you think happens at the end of this enigmatic sci-fi thriller?
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we take you to the world of insurance fraud, shady dealings, and one very slippery string of pearls with The Kranesburg Matter, a classic tale from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. First broadcast in 1949, this episode features the inimitable Bob Bailey in his signature role as “the man with the action-packed expense account.”
Johnny Dollar, hardboiled but never humorless, is sent to investigate a stolen pearl necklace that carries a hefty insurance claim. What looks like a simple case of theft quickly twists into something darker and more devious. At the center of it all are a rogues’ gallery of characters: the sly Smiley Pro, the calculating Finneus Krane, and the enigmatic Melba Krane. Each one has something to hide, and Johnny has to decide who’s telling the truth and who’s just stringing him along.
Greg and Mary talk about the witty and crisp writing of Les Crutchfield that made Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar such a standout in the field of old time radio dramas. Add to this some terrific foley work—footsteps, smokey bars, doors slamming, phones ringing—and a moody music score, and you’ve got a perfect slice of vintage crime noir.
While The Kranesburg Matter was originally broadcast in six, fifteen-minute episodes, we have remastered the series and brought it to you in two parts. So make sure you join us next week for the second part of The Kranesburg Matter. Now sit back, curl up and listen as we bring you this gripping case of missing pearls, crooked suspects, and a tough insurance investigator who never quits.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we bring you the second part and the finale of The Kranesburg Matter, from the series Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (1949).
Johnny Dollar, is still on the case of the stolen pink pearl necklace with a hefty insurance claim. With dubious characters, double-crosses and maybe even triple- crosses, The Kranesburg Matter is a satisfying noir crime thriller.
Join us and find out "who done it" and why.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week The Shiver Show brings you The Killers, a 1949 episode from NBC Theatre / Screen Directors’ Playhouse.
Based on a short story by Ernest Hemingway, and directed for radio by Robert Siodmak, this production features Burt Lancaster reprising his film role, Shelley Winters as femme fatale, Kitty, and William Conrad as crime boss, Jim Colefax.
Tense and raw with moral ambiguity, The Killers tells the story of two hit men sent to execute a prizefighter known as “the Swede” who chooses not to run—and the consequences of that choice. With Hemingway's economical style and Siodmak’s direction, The Killers is a stark, noir drama.
So put on your snap-brim fedora, pour yourself a whiskey, and let The Shiver Show take you down a long, dark alley with The Killers.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we tune to Drive-In, a standout 1946 episode from the Suspense series.
In this taut drama, the legendary Judy Garland steps away from her familiar world of musicals and light romcoms to deliver a rare and powerful dramatic performance. She plays a young waitress closing up a Southern California drive-in restaurant for the night—just one more customer to serve before she can head home. But when that final order is placed, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary customer.
That sinister patron is brought to life by Elliott Lewis, a gifted performer who goes on to become one of the most influential figures in radio as an actor, producer, director, and writer. Lewis lends his voice a chilling calm, perfectly balancing Garland’s vulnerability and tension.
After you listen to the remastered recording of Drive-in, stick around and hear Mary and Greg talk about Drive-In's tight pacing, excellent sound effects, and Judy Garland's masterful voice acting. Nearly eighty years on, Drive-in still grips the listener.
So dim the lights, settle in, and join us as we bring you Judy Garland in Suspense’s unforgettable Drive-In on The Shiver Show.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Lend us your ears and listen to this Old Time Radio horror classic, Death Robbery. Originally broadcast on July 16, 1947, this unforgettable tale comes to the Shiver Show from the Lights Out radio series.
Written and directed by Arch Oboler, and adapted for the airwaves with his signature flair for the macabre, Death Robbery explores the dangerous intersection of love, grief, and scientific ambition. When a scientist dares to tamper with the boundary between life and death, he unleashes terrifying consequences. At its core, the story is not just about reanimation and the human soul, but about the hubris of man—and the horror that waits when we push too far.
The broadcast features the commanding presence of Boris Karloff, whose resonant voice transforms this already haunting script into a chilling drama. Supporting Karloff’s performance is the eerie and evocative music score by Gordon Jenkins.
Mary and Greg talk about Karloff's interesting career and why Death Robbery still resonates today.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Long before Silicon Valley, TikTok, or the age of algorithms, a pulp sci-fi writer named Murray Leinster imagined a world where machines got a little too smart. In 1947 he wrote A Logic Named Joe—a story so ahead of its time it feels uncanny even now. Just a few years later, the tale came crackling to life on the radio anthology Dimension X in 1950.
In this episode of The Shiver Show, Mary and Greg dive into this eerie slice of old-time radio, talking about the sharp performances by Joseph Julian and Roger DeKoven, the inventive sound design, and yes—that delightfully kooky theme music. But at its heart, the story raises a chilling question that never gets old: what happens when our inventions outthink—and maybe outmaneuver—us?
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week, the Shiver Show goes deep into the strange and twisted mind of H.P. Lovecraft with The Dunwich Horror. This episode first aired on the terrific old time radio series, Suspense, in 1945.
H.P Lovecraft is know as one of the masters of creepy tales and The Dunwich Horror does not disappoint. Some might say the story is intriguing; others say that it's perplexing. You be the judge!
Ronald Coleman and Brett Morrison give strong performances in the lead roles supported by a cast of uncredited voice actors.
Greg and Mary discuss H.P. Lovecraft's scary monsters, his inner demons and what rating The Dunwich Horror gets on the patented Shiver Show 'Scream-o-meter'. Join us!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week, The Shiver Show crackles to life with telekinetic intensity in this 1950 sci-fi episode from the Suspense series, Report on the Barnhouse Effect. This episode is a daring dive into the paranormal from the first published short story by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Before Slaughterhouse-Five, before Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. exploded onto the world stage with this mind-bending tale of mental might and military madness. Imagine an ordinary professor who discovers he can control objects with the force of his thoughts. Professor Barnhouse knows that his powers could heal the world, feed the hungry, and do good things. But in a Cold War world, addicted to arms and military response, will his government harness his power for good?
It’s suspense. It’s science fiction. It’s satire with a heartbeat. Co-hosts Mary and Greg talk about this well-paced thriller, their experiences with Vonnegut's writing, and the terrific production values in Report on the Barnhouse Effect. Join us and listen now.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Step into Cold War Vienna with this 1951 radio drama, The Third Man. Brought to us by the Lux Radio Theatre, this episode features Joseph Cotton as Holly Martin and Evelyn Keyes as Anna Schmidt. Based on an adaptation ofGraeme Greene's novella of the same name, the Third Man is treat for old time radio fans, as well as fans of noir film.
We have remastered the audio file and have taken out the rather lengthy Lux soap advertisements to bring you the essence of the drama.
Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn talk about the award-winning noir film, the terrific voice actors, and the wonderful zither theme music by Anton Karas. Tune in to the The Third Man, and prepare to immerse yourself in the intrigue of post-war Vienna in this old time radio crime classic!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Put on your snap-brim fedora, cinch up a trench coat, and get ready to immerse yourself in a noir-drenched mystery with our Old Time Radio classic, The Lady in the Lake. Originally airing in 1949 on the Lux Radio Theatre, this thrilling adaptation brings Raymond Chandler’s hard-boiled detective, Philip Marlowe, to life in a gripping drama that you won’t want to miss.
Based on Chandler’s celebrated 1943 novel, The Lady in the Lake, this old time radio classic takes listeners into a world of deception, murder, and intrigue. Hollywood icon Robert Montgomery reprises his role as the cool, sharp-tongued Marlowe, from the 1947 film of the same name. Lending sophistication and allure to radio drama is Audrey Totter, as the enigmatic femme fatale at the heart of the mystery.
Known for its live productions and star-studded casts, Lux Radio Theatre delivers a suspenseful adaptation that captures the essence of Chandler’s hard-edged prose. With snappy dialogue, and a story full of unexpected twists, this episode is a puzzling whodunit.
Co-hosts Mary and Greg, contrast the film and the radio drama, and talk about the writing style of Raymond Chandler. Was $10 a day (plus expenses) a good fee for a private detective in 1949? You be the judge!
Tune in now and let The Lady in the Lake submerge you in its dark, reflective depths.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Put on your head lamp and get ready to go deep in this old time radio adventure, Journey to the Centre of the Earth. This is an adaptation of Jules Verne's 1864 science fiction adventure, which blended geology and fantasy, and remains a classic of 19th-century literature.
This radio drama first aired in 1977 on the General Mills Adventure Radio Show, and features Tom Bosley as the unflappable narrator, Ian Martin as Professor Lindenbrock, Don Scardeno as Axel and Jada Rowland as Vicky.
Join Mary and Greg and they discuss how this old time radio drama differs from the 1959 film of the same name and is, in many ways, superior.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we bring you romance and wartime intrigue with this 1946 Lux Radio Theater adaptation of To Have and Have Not, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. This old time radio classic reimagines Ernest Hemingway’s hard-edged novella with crackling dialogue, a new setting, and a romance between two strangers with nothing to lose.
This production features Humphrey Bogart reprising his iconic role as Harry Morgan, a gruff boat captain, and Lauren Bacall as Marie “Slim” Browning. Sparks fly between Bogie and Bacall, and the live audience loves it.
Mary and Greg talk about how Hemingway’s original novella got made into a film, and why the setting of the film and radio drama was changed from Depression-era Cuba to war-time Martinique. So pour yourself a Ti' Punch, dim the lights, and let The Shiver Show take you to a time when romance was as sideways glance.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
🌊 New Episode Alert: The Shiver Show Dives into a Jules Verne Classic!
Set your imagination free with this week’s episode of The Shiver Show, as we plunge headfirst into the 1977 old time radio production of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea—a gripping adaptation of Jules Verne’s 1869 classic novel.
Travel beneath the waves aboard the Nautilus, captained by the enigmatic Captain Nemo, as he leads his crew and captors on a journey through sunken cities, monstrous creatures, artic seas and the dark boundaries of Captain Nemo's ideology.
Join co-hosts Greg and Mary as they talk about the dramatic narration, eerie sound design, and the inspiration behind Jules Verne's writing. Whether you're a Jules Verne enthusiast, or a listener who craves a romping adventure, this episode will pull you in like a whirlpool. 🎙️🐙
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, Mary and Greg dive into a shadowy world of suspense and betrayal with a chilling feature episode: The Big Clock. Adapted from the classic thriller novel by Kenneth Fearing, this noir gem delivers a tightly wound tale of murder, manipulation—and a man hunting himself.
Ray Milland stars as George Stroud, a crime reporter caught in a Kafkaesque nightmare when he’s ordered to solve a murder that might just point back to him. With a ticking corporate clock looming over every move, and a web of clues tightening by the hour, the suspense is as relentless as it is elegant. Maureen O’Sullivan brings quiet depth as Stroud’s wife, while the commanding William Conrad adds a note of menace as media mogul and sleazebag, Janouth.
Mary and Greg break it all down with their signature mix of insight and dry humor—marveling at the film’s clever twists, the sharp dialogue, and the absolutely fabulous foley, and an intense debate on whether crème de menthe deserves a place in any adult’s liquor cabinet. (Spoiler: one of them has very strong opinions.)
With its smart script, stylish direction, and standout performances, The Big Clock will have you reconsidering that minty green drink.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
New Episode of The Shiver Show Podcast: 1950 Sci-Fi Radio Drama The Lost Race – A Space Mystery
We're going deep into the cosmos with an old time radio science fiction goodie, The Lost Race (1950), from the terrific Dimension X series.This is a gripping tale about a crew of space explorers who become marooned on a mysterious planet, their ship disabled by unknown forces. As they search for a way home, they stumble upon the ruins of a long-dead alien civilization—one far more advanced than Earth, yet utterly extinct. As they delve deeper, they uncover a terrifying truth about how and why the race was wiped out.
The Shiver Show brings you a remastered version of The Lost Race, without advertisements for your listening pleasure. Mary and Greg talk about the voice actors, sound design, and how The Lost Race is an intriguing reflection of Cold War-era fears and space-race aspirations.
If you're a fan ofOld Time Radio, 1950s science fiction, The Lost Race is a must-listen. This is more than just entertainment—it’s a warning to Earthlings, still echoing across the stars.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Venture into Deep Space with North of Polaris, a Sci-Fi Radio Classic Starring William Conrad
Step into the shadowy stillness of deep space with North of Polaris, a gripping and thought-provoking science fiction drama from the golden age of Old Time Radio. Originally aired in 1956 as part of the innovative CBS Radio Workshop series, this haunting episode stars the legendary William Conrad, whose rich, commanding voice brings weight and intensity to one of the most atmospheric sci-fi stories ever broadcast.
Set in a distant future, North of Polaris follows a deep-space expedition that stumbles upon a mysterious planet teetering on the edge of extinction. With a chilling soundscape and a tightly woven script, this episode builds tension to a powerful climax—culminating in a shocking twist that will leave you reeling. It’s a cerebral, suspenseful ride that blends classic 1950s space drama with timeless questions about who we are, and who we might become.
In this episode of The Shiver Show, Mary and Greg dive into the stellar cast, enduring themes, and unforgettable ending that make North of Polaris a must-listen gem.
Put on your space-suit and prepare for North of Polaris. You won’t come back the same.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we plunge into one of the most haunting tales of duality ever written:Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Join hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn as they guide you through the chilling 1974 CBS Radio Mystery Theater adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella—a radio drama that explores the terrifying conflict between good and evil in each human soul.
This gripping episode was penned for radio by George Lowther, a prolific writer and director who masterfully condensed Stevenson’s psychological thriller into a taut, atmospheric production that still resonates today. The story unfolds through the signature CBS Radio Mystery Theater format: brooding narration, moody orchestration, and immersive sound effects that echo the shadowy streets of Victorian London.
At the heart of this production is a powerhouse performance by Kevin McCarthy as the conflicted Dr. Henry Jekyll and his monstrous alter ego, Edward Hyde. McCarthy’s dynamic range—moving seamlessly from refined intellect to feral rage—anchors the drama and elevates the horror.
Mary and Greg delve deep into what apparently inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write this story, and the themes of identity, repression, and moral ambiguity. Whether you're a longtime old time radio fan or you just love horror, this episode of The Shiver Show promises thrills, chills, and thoughtful reflection.
🎧 Press play—and let the darkness in.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, get lost in a swirling nightmare with the 1953 radio drama classic, The Night the Fog Came. Atmospheric, suspenseful, and apocalyptic, this old-time radio horror gem tells the story of a small group of people who discover that the creeping fog enveloping their town isn’t just a “bit of weather”—it’s an agent of doom.
As the mist rolls in and the town falls into eerie silence, our heroes slowly piece together the terrifying truth. What follows is a desperate fight for survival—not just for themselves, but for all of humanity.
With knockout voice acting and evocative sound design, The Night the Fog Came showcases old-school horror at its finest. This is a fog you won’t want to stroll through alone.
Tune in, turn up your collar, and get ready to shiver.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week’s bone-chilling episode features 'The Perfect Script' (1947), a near-forgotten treasure from The Hall of Fantasy Series.
A powerful radio producer...
A secluded beach house...
And a young writer with a gift for suspense.
When the offer of a lifetime turns into a nightmare, the lines between ambition and obsession vanish. What begins as a creative retreat spirals into something far more sinister—and what happens next will have you reaching for your cold glass of milk... and maybe spiking it with kahlua.
💀 Classic suspense with a twist that still hits hard.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
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.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
A dark stormy night, a killer on the loose, and car problems! This week on the Shiver Show, we're taking you on a journey of suspense with a classic radio drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat—On a Country Road (1950). Featuring the incomparable voice talents of Cary Grant and Cathy Lewis, this episode is a masterclass in tension. On a Country Road was the only radio play that Walter Bazar wrote, but it became a timeless classic.
Cary Grant plays a man with too much confidence and optimism, while Cathy Lewis plays his wife - a woman with valid concerns. When the couple encounters a mysterious woman on a lonely stretch of road, the plot twists and turns, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats.
Cary Grant's cool demeanor, combined with Lewis's mounting hysteria brings a dynamic energy that will leave you questioning who to believe. On a Country Road will keep you hooked until the very last line.
Tune in now and discover why On a Country Road remains a timeless classic of Old Time Radio suspense.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Step into the thrilling world of The Ben Justin Murder Case from the iconic Broadway's My Beat series. This 1950 episode has been remastered at Time Warp Studios and includes commentary by Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn. Broadway Is My Beat, was a detective radio show that ran from 1949 to 1954 on CBS.
Larry Thor stars as Detective Danny Clover, a homicide detective working in Manhattan’s 16th Precinct, which Clover declares is, “the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the world.”
With beautiful writing, evocative music, wonderful sound effects and an excellent ensemble cast, you will love The Ben Justin Murder Case. Tune in to The Shiver Show and prepare yourself for an old time radio crime classic!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Step into the mystery, suspense, and horror of old time radio drama, Behind The Locked Door. This chilling episode, from the iconic Mysterious Traveler radio series, originally broadcast in 1949. It was so popular that it was rebroadcast many times over the years.
The episode tells the story of an archaeologist, his friend, and a Native American guide who enter a cave with a violent history. As the explorers go deeper into the cave, they discover the truth about what happened over 100 years prior.
Co-hosts Mary and Greg talk about the wonderful Mysterious Traveler series and how Behind the Locked Door expertly blends horror and romance. Listen now to Behind The Locked Door and find out why this was one of the most requested radio dramas of the old time radio era.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
You've seen the iconic Hitchcock film from 1963, and perhaps you've read Daphne Du Maurier's chilling story. Now, experience The Birds like never before in this spine-tingling radio drama, produced by The Lux Radio Theatre (1953).
This immersive horror production delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense with stellar voice performances, including the incomparable Herbert Marshall, and bone-chilling sound effects. What makes it even more remarkable is that it was recorded before a live audience.
Join Greg and Mary as they compare this radio drama to both Hitchcock's film and Du Maurier's original novel, offering a fresh perspective on this timeless thriller.
Tune in now to The Birds,and you'll never look at our fine-feathered friends the same way again.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Get ready for an unforgettable journey to the year 2495! The Shiver Show brings you the 1956 radio drama, Brave New World, introduced and narrated by the visionary author Aldous Huxley.
Originally published in 1932, Brave New World is one of the most provocative and influential novels of all time. Ranked among the top 100 greatest novels ever written, this dystopian classic paints a chilling picture of a society where technology, conditioning, and drug-induced happiness replace individuality and true freedom.
Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn delve into the controversial themes of Brave New World, its unsettling predictions, and what might have inspired Huxley to write the novel.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week, The Shiver Show serves up a suspenseful love triangle called, The Lonely Road. Gregory Peck plays Steve, a handsome young man, married to a wealthy, older woman (Cathy Lewis). When Steve becomes fatally attracted to the new housekeeper (Maria Palmer), he begins to forget his wedding vows.
Written by Mary North and produced by William Spier, The Lonely Road first aired in 1946 on the Suspense series, and it's a ripper of a crime/suspense thriller.
Mary and Greg talk about how Palmer and Lewis hold their own playing opposite movie star, Gregory Peck, and how the sound of a sharpening knife can really set the mood. Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
In this week’s episode of The Shiver Show, we go back to 1949 for an old time radio crime classic, Murder Through the Looking Glass.
Gregory Peck stars as Jeffrey Bruno, a man caught in a web of murder, mystery, and mind games. With Peck’s masterful performance, you'll be on the edge of your seat as he tries to understand whether he has committed a murder.
Michael Venning or Craig Rice are the names credited with writing this drama, but in truth, the author was Georgiana Ann Randolph... a woman!! Randolph was a hard-drinking, genre-bending writer of crime and screwball comedies with an impressive body of work.
Join Mary and Greg as they discuss waking up in someone else's clothes, how to spell 'schizophrenia', and the timeless trope of the femme fatale.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Prick up your ears and listen to The Thing on the Fourble Board', a chilling old-time radio play that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish! This 1940 episode from the Quiet Please horror radio series, masterfully blends the suspense of an oil rig in the fields of California with a terrifying mystery that grows with each passing moment.
A couple of oil drillers working the night shift have their routine shattered when something sinister is discovered—something on the fourble board. As the crew begins to realize that they are not alone, a sense of unease builds to a fever pitch. What exactly is lurking in the shadows of the platform?
In this show you will hear the growing panic in the voices of the men as they confront a fear they can’t explain. The Thing on the Fourble Board will leave you breathless and questioning what could be out there, just beyond the edge of the light.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Hitchhiker is a chilling horror drama that aired on the Suspense series in 1942 and has gripped listeners ever since. Written by the brilliant Lucille Fletcher and featuring haunting music by Fletcher's husband, Bernard Herrmann, this timeless tale is a masterclass in tension and atmosphere. Orson Welles delivers a tour-de-force performance as Ronald Adams, a young man on a cross-country road trip who encounters something that he cannot understand.
Considered one of the greatest old time radio dramas, The Hitchhiker has left a lasting legacy, inspiring countless adaptations in film, radio, and graphic novels.
In this episode, Greg and Mary dive deep into the eerie themes and meaning behind this remarkable story. They also talk about the sound effects, the genius of Lucille Fletcher's writing, and what inspired Fletcher to create this unforgettable piece of suspense.
Listen now and immerse yourself in a truly legendary radio experience.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Who isn't fascinated with the idea of time travel? This episode of the Shiver Show features, The Time Machine, an episode that first aired on the Escape Series in 1950. The Time Machine was written by H.G. Wells in 1895, when he was only twenty-nine.
This episode has superb performances by Jeff Corey (as Doctor Dudley) and Eric Rolf (as Fallen) and a terrific music score by Wilbur Hatch.
Mary and Greg talk about their preferred time travel destinations, whether the Eloi resemble Teletubbies and H.G. Wells' reputation as a 'ladies man.'
Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Time for a change of mood with this terrific 1947 romantic comedy, The Philadelphia Story, based on the 1939 Broadway play of the same name by Philip Barry.
Spy Magazine wants to get an exclusive story on the wedding of a socialite Tracy Lord, but can't get their journalists 'inside'. Enter ex-husband, Dexter, who has unresolved feelings for Tracy. He helps the journalists get invitations to the wedding, and then things get very interesting.
This Screen Guild Players production was performed before a live audience and stars Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart and Cary Grant. Join us for this star-studded romp!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This week on The Shiver Show, we're taking you on a thrilling journey to Mars and back with The Martian Chronicles—an unforgettable episode from the Dimension X radio series (1950)! This series of tales by Ray Bradbury chronicles humanity's first attempts to colonize the Red Planet. The stories are told from the human and the Martian perspective, making this story unique for its time. Originally aired during the height of the Cold War, The Martian Chronicles continues to ask profound philosophical questions about human nature and our place in the universe.
Mary and Greg talk about Ray Bradbury's fascinating history as a writer, how tall Martians might be, and whether a pop-up hot dog stand would succeed on Mars.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
On the The Shiver Show, we usually dive into crime, horror, and science fiction, but in this episode, we're bringing you a classic tale of doomed love in the exotic city of Casablanca. Get ready to grab a tissue box—this one’s a tear-jerker!
Released in 1942, the film Casablanca was politically charged, coinciding with the Allied invasion of North Africa. The 1943 radio episode of Casablanca was produced to support the war effort, with all the actors donating their time to the production.
Casablanca is based on the stage play Everybody Comes to Rick’s by Murray Barnett and Joan Alison. Featuring legendary performances by Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine, Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund, and Paul Henreid as the Victor Laszlo, this story weaves love, sacrifice, and heartbreak, against the backdrop of wartime Northern Africa.
The live audience adds a certain authenticity, complete with a few coughs and chuckles, and we hear the unforgettable song As Time Goes By, performed by Dooley Wilson as Sam.
Join us on The Shiver Show for Casablanca, and listen as Mary and Greg discuss what was happening behind the scenes of Casablanca, and why this is one of the greatest love stories of all time.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
In our last episode for 2024, Greg and Mary look back over the year and pick their favourite old time radio episodes in the four genres of Crime, Horror, Science Fiction and Suspense.
If you're looking for tips on what to listen to, Greg and Mary have chosen the 'creme de la creme' of old time radio dramas in terms of compelling story-telling, immersive music and sound effects, and superb voice acting.
Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a 1974 episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, based on the 1891 novel by Oscar Wilde. George Lowther adapted and condensed the story, which spans eighteen years, into a tight, fifty-minute episode You will hear strong performances from voice actors Nick Pryor as Dorian Gray, Norman Rose as Basil, and Roger DeKoven as the decadent Sir Henry.
Oscar Fingal O’Fflahertie Wills Wilde (yes, there are two 'f's' in O'Fflahertie) wrote The Picture of Dorian Gray as a magazine series in 1890, and then had the story published as a novel in 1891. The themes of vanity and obsession with youth still resonate today.
Greg and Mary talk about the retail value of souls, what inspired Wilde to write this story and what happened to Wilde after publishing the novel. For what would you sell your soul?
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Our Shiver Show episode this week is the horror classic, Dracula, from an 1949 episode on CBC Radio. This drama serves a feast of vampire lore, a creepy music score, and wonderful performances by actors Lorne Green as Count Dracula, Lister Sinclair as Van Helsing, Bud Knapp as Doctor Stewart and Naver Moore as Renfield.
This adaptation for radio by Greg Salverson manages to remain faithful to the original novel in a tight episode of less than one hour. Bram Stoker's timeless horror novel, Dracula (1897) has inspired countless films, TV series, radio plays, stage plays, musicals, and graphic novels.
As Bram Stoker wrote, 'When the spirit dies, but the dead live, the dark guard of the night is a beast.' Listen now!!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Few stories have inspired film, television and radio as much as Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. This 1952 old time radio drama from the Suspense series condenses Shelley's novel into a tight thirty minute episode.
This production has wonderful performances by the lead voice actors, Hebert Marshall and Joseph Kerns, and immersive sound effects, especially in Victor's spooky laboratory.
Mary and Greg delve into the intriguing history behind the seminal novel by Mary Shelley, that was first penned by Shelley when she was eighteen.
Frankenstein is considered by many to be the first science fiction novel and is often listed in the top one hundred novels of all time.
Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
A ship, full of convicts, bound for Australia in the late 1700's, makes its way through rough seas. As supplies run low, and tensions rise, Captain Gore and first mate Finch become wary of their shackled passengers. An enterprising convict named Jonathan Abbey proposes to the captain that Abbey can disarm the convicts, but the captain must let him go free. The captain accepts, but will the plan work?
There is much to enjoy in The Sleeping Draught, a suspense tale that first aired in 1950 on the Escape radio drama series. Mary and Greg discuss Australian convict history, the terrific sound effects and solid performances by John Dodsworth and Ben Wright.
The Sleeping Draught will have you in suspense from beginning to end.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
They Bite has it all: Vietnam war veterans with PTSD, dinosaur bones, nefarious military activity, and things that slither in the desert. They Bite first aired in 1981, on the Nightfall series, and it will have you on the edge of your seat until the end.
Greg and Mary talk about the cool rock & roll transition music, the immersive ambient desert sounds, and whether glider planes are the best craft for transporting mummies.
Listen now!!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Step back in time to a haunting, horror adventure with the classic old-time radio thriller Three Skeleton Key, which originally aired on March 17, 1950. Based on a short story by the French author Georges-Gustave Toudouze, this spine-chilling tale, featuring the iconic voice of Vincent Price. Three Skeleton Key takes us to a remote lighthouse off the steaming, perilous coast of French Guiana, where three men are trapped by an overwhelming and terrifying invasion of rats.
Join Mary and Greg as they discuss the eerie atmosphere of this horror tale, Vincent Price's masterful performance, and why this story of isolation, fear, and desperation continues to captivate listeners. Why is Three Skeleton Key considered one of the great old time radio shows? Tune in to find out!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Tune in to this riveting crime classic, Dragnet—The Werewolf. Written by Jack Webb, who also stars as the steadfast detective, Joe Friday, this radio play first aired on June 17, 1949. The production blends classic crime noir with a chilling dash of the supernatural.
Based on a real police case that was investigated in Los Angeles in the 1940's, a man, described as having a face like a werewolf, is robbing and mutilating women. As Joe Friday and his partner investigate the series of brutal attacks, you may begin to wonder - could a werewolf be behind the terror?
Mary and Greg talk about the iconic Dragnet theme music as well as Webb's masterful storytelling and meticulous attention to police procedures. We hope you will agree that The Werewolf is a must-listen crime drama.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
When The Worlds Met is a sci-fi radio drama that first aired in 1950. It predicted an encounter between Martians and Earthlings in the year 2020 (right in the height of COVID as it turns out). Will there be social distancing and face masks?
Greg Flynn and Mary Labrie talk about this fun radio drama, its cool futuristic technology, and an ideal itinerary for visiting Martians.
Listen now!!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Films like Blair Witch Project, and many others since, should all give a nod to Ghost Hunt, which first aired in 1949. This terrific episode of the Shiver Show is a suspenseful radio drama that kicked off the genre that is now called, 'Found Footage.' This is a gripping story written by H.R. Wakefield and adapted for radio by Walter Newman. With terrific performances and immersive sound effects by David Light, you will find yourself shivering and quivering with this tale of a real estate promotion gone wrong.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Step into the thrilling world of The Georgia Gray Murder Case from the iconic Broadway's My Beat series. This 1954 episode has been remastered at Time Warp Studios and includes commentary by Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn.
Crafted by Morton S. Fine, a playwright with a legacy of great writing, the script brilliantly weaves together sharp dialogue and a world-weary narration by the protagonist, Detective Danny Clover. The story is brought to life by the performance of voice actor Anthony Ross, as Danny, and the excellent ensemble cast.
The musical score, composed by Alexander Courage and Wilbur Hatch, captures the essence of the noir genre, transporting listeners to smoky nightclubs and mean streets.
Tune in to The Georgia Gray Murder Case on The Shiver Show and prepare yourself for an exhilarating ride!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!
Greg's Blog and his award-winning short story is here:https://gfflynn.blogspot.com/
Watch us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Send us a text
Written by Emile Tepperman, Eight Steps to Murder first aired in 1946. A gossip columnist plans to murder a Broadway producer and marry his wife. This is the chronicle of a carefully calculated crime, a crime so twisted and subtle that it might just work. Barry Kroeger, plays Mark Durphy, the methodical murderer. As the body-count rises, we wonder.... will Durphy get away with it?
Mary and Greg talk about the wonderful vocal performance of Barry Kroeger, the zany Lipton advertisement, and the great story twist at the end.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Send us a text
The Most Dangerous Game, is a thrilling audio drama that first aired in 1943. Based on the short story by Richard Connell, The Most Dangerous Game, inspired many later productions in film, but Greg and Mary firmly believe that this production, with Orson Welles and Keenan Wynn, is the definitive one.
Listen now!!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Send us a text
Our Shiver Show episode this week is The Screaming Woman (1948), a suspense radio drama from the pen of Ray Bradbury. What happens when a young girl hears the screams of a woman coming from underground in a vacant lot? Will people believe her?
Greg and Mary talk about Ray Bradbury's strong and interesting child characters and the masterful performance of Margaret O'Brien in the lead role.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Send us a text
Listen to The Flesh Peddler, a crime thriller from the golden era of radio, with Deforest Kelley in the lead role. In this latest episode of The Shiver Show, we visit the seedy underbelly of the carnie, with games of chance, a bearded lady, a knife thrower, and many dark secrets.
In addition to a stellar line-up of voice actors, The Flesh Peddler has superb sound effects, which will draw you in.
Mary and Greg agree that there are few things creepier than a ventriloquist's dummy and even share some Star Trek trivia. Tune in and let the mystery unfold!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Our Shiver Show episode for this week combines crime and psychological horror in Diary of a Madman, an old-time radio drama loosely based on Guy de Maupassant's chilling masterpiece of the same name, written in 1886.
This mesmerizing audio drama plunges listeners into the turbulent mind of a man teetering on the edge of sanity, capturing Maupassant’s unparalleled ability to evoke suspense and dread.
At the heart of this enthralling radio drama is a stellar cast of voice actors, including E.G. Marshall, Larry Haines, Evie Jester and Robert Dryden.
Mary and Greg talk about the superb performances of the voice actors, the intriguing adaptation of De Maupassant's writing and whether keeping a diary is a good idea.
Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
A planet in a galaxy far from here circles a group of six suns. There hasn't been a sunset for 2049 years and the inhabitants fear darkness! What happens to this civilization as all the suns set and night falls?
This gripping story was written by Isaac Asimov as a short story and has appeared in many anthologies. In 1968, the Science Fiction Writers of America voted Nightfall the best science fiction short story written prior to the 1965.
Its adaptation for radio first aired on the Dimension X series on September 29, 1951. Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Can man outsmart an army of ants? Find out in this gripping audio drama, Leiningen versus The Ants from the pen of Carl Stephenson. This short story was adapted for radio and aired for the first time in 1948. and is brought to life by the voice of William Conrad.
Greg and Mary discuss the superb voice acting of Conrad and co-star Lou Merrill, the sound design and effects and the music (the ants get their own theme song) and the suspenseful story-telling of Stephenson.
Listen now! You will not be disappointed!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Tune in for a journey back to the golden age of radio with the latest episode of The Shiver Show, where we visit the world of the iconic character, Harry Lime. This week's episode is the 1952 production of The Lives of Harry Lime: Man of Mystery, written and performed by Orson Welles in the titular role.
Orson Welles brings his renowned pacing and dramatic flair to the enigmatic Harry Lime—a character as charming as he is elusive. Lime travels the globe, navigating a labyrinth of deception and danger, while the haunting zither music of Anton Karas sets the mood.
Mary and Greg discuss what makes this audio drama so compelling and ponder the career of voice actor Robert Rieti, who plays the role of Mr Arkadan. Rieti was known as "the man of a thousand voices," for his ability with accents.
Whether you're a longtime admirer of Orson Welles or new to the Harry Lime audio drama series, this episode is sure to captivate your imagination and keep you hooked from start to finish. Tune in and let the mystery unfold!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Thomas Burke’s 1929 short story about a serial strangler was adapted for radio and aired on the Suspenseshow in 1948. The audio drama stars Claude Rains, as Sergeant Ottermole, and Vincent Price as a newspaper reporter.
In 1949, the Mystery Writers of America named The Hands of Mr Ottermole the Best Mystery Story of All Time. In this unforgettable episode, Vincent Price lends his eerie charisma to the role of 'Mr. Newspaper Man,' while, Claude Rains delivers a nuanced performance, adding layers of intrigue and tension.
Mary and Greg talk about crime fiction tropes, and the 'mid-Atlantic accent' that many actors had in the golden era of film and radio.
Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Tune in to the latest episode of The Shiver Show as we delve into the chilling world of The Dead Hand. This gripping radio play first aired in 1946 and it stunned listeners (and sponsors) with its tale of passion, murder and envy. With masterful storytelling by Robert Newman and strong performances by Barry Kroeger and narrator Raymond Morgan, The Dead Hand will grip you with its dark allure.
Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn discuss hand envy, alien hand syndrome, touch typing, and the best musical instrument to use if attempting to seduce a woman.
Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
A Scandal in Bohemia, based on a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first aired in 1945. This classic episode features Basil Rathbone as the brilliant Sherlock Holmes, and Nigel Bruce as his loyal companion, Dr. Watson. Together, they bring to life the tale of Holmes' encounter with the one woman who outsmarted him, Irene Adler.
Holmes is tasked with retrieving a compromising photograph from the clever and resourceful Adler, who has had a recent romantic dalliance with the King of Bohemia. Rathbone's sharp and intellectual performance captures Holmes, while Bruce's warm and affable portrayal of Watson adds humanity to their dynamic partnership.
Greg and Mary talk about the performances of Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, the radical notion of an 'intelligent woman,' and Holmes' potential sexuality. We hope you will agree that A Scandal in Bohemia is a timeless classic in the Sherlock Holmes canon.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Red Wind by Raymond Chandler is a classic piece of noir fiction, and its adaptation to radio had a strong influence on the genre. The story, originally published in 1938, introduces listeners to Philip Marlowe, the hard-boiled detective who navigates the treacherous streets of Los Angeles.
The radio adaptation captures Chandler's gritty, atmospheric prose, drawing audiences into a world where the line between good and evil is blurred. Throughout the play, the Santa Ana winds howl in the background, creating a delicious sense of unease.
Greg and Mary talk about the performances of Van Heflin and Lurene Tuttle, the music score by Lyn Murray, and Chander's evocative writing.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
This latest episode of the Shiver Show has more twists that Chubby Checkers. The Bluebeard Caper is a gripping radio drama by Dashiell Hammett, featuring the cool, calm, and collected Sam Spade.
The Bluebeard Caper is classic radio noir, complete with an intriguing femme fatale, a dodgy client, sinister plots, and an unexpected outcome. Howard Duff's portrayal of Sam Spade is nothing short of mesmerizing as the quintessential hard-boiled detective, with a razor-sharp wit and a magnetism that women find impossible to ignore.
Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Our latest episode from the golden age of radio is The Donna Dunham Case, featuring Candy Madson, a pioneering female detective. In an era when female detectives were rare in film and radio, Candy Madson broke barriers and defied expectations with her sharp wit, keen intellect, and fearless determination. In this week's episode of the Shiver Show, Candy Madson's brilliance shines through as she out-maneuvers the men around her and cracks the case.
Greg and Mary talk about what makes this episode so compelling, including the wonderful voice actor, Natalie Parks, the script, and the engrossing foley. Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Tune in to the latest chilling episode of the Shiver Show - Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of The House of Usher." Originally penned in 1839, this gothic masterpiece continues to captivate with its eerie atmosphere and psychological depth. Transport yourself to the decaying Usher mansion, which may be sentient, and the two Usher siblings locked in a purgatory of evil and madness. Listen to Mary and Greg and they talk about the all-star cast that brought this story to life for CBS Mystery Theatre in 1974.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Experience Edgar Allan Poe's chilling masterpiece come to life in the latest episode of the Shiver Show. Penned in 1841, and considered to be the first fiction in the crime genre, The Murders at the Rue Morgue takes you on a journey into the macabre, with an unlikely murder mystery. Join brilliant detective, C. Auguste Dupin, as he wanders the dark alleys of 19th Century Paris, in an effort to solve the enigma of a series of brutal crimes. Will Dupin untangle the web of deceit and reveal the shocking truth? Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
In 1938, on Halloween night, the sensational radio broadcast of War of the Worlds caused listeners to tremble and panic. Orson Welles, the mastermind behind this electrifying adaptation of the H.G. Wells timeless classic, sent shockwaves through America.
To many radio listeners, this gripping radio play sounded like a real news story about a Martian invasion - starting with a space ship landing in New Jersey, and followed by a ground invasion making its way to New York city. The play used immersive sound effects, such as terrified bystanders, a skittish news reporter, alien weaponry, and the destruction of buildings and infrastructure.
The reaction to War of the Worlds was as legendary as the broadcast itself. The public's response bordered on hysteria - the telephone network was swamped with calls, and the police surrounded and entered the CBS Radio Network in an attempt to stop the broadcast. Once it was clear that the story was just a story, the event sparked a national conversation about media responsibility and the power of storytelling. Orson Welles, initially interrogated by the police, was later hailed as a genius for his exceptional voice acting work.
Listen to what Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn discovered in their research into the story, the controversy, the actors and what many consider the first instance of 'fake news.'
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
A Horror Story, by Elspeth Eric, is brought to life by the legendary voice of Richard Dryden. Your hosts, Greg and Mary, explore the darker corners of Eric's eerie tale. But wait—could it all be 'tongue in cheek'? Has Eric managed to intertwine humor and horror in this camp gothic masterpiece? You be the judge!
Grab your headphones and brace yourself for a journey into the darkness. Whether you're a die-hard horror fan, or a curious listener seeking a taste of the macabre, this episode will leave you entertained, intrigued, and just a little spooked.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Listen to the classic science-fiction radio play adaptation of The Day the Earth Stood Still, with captivating performances by Michael Rennie and Jean Peters. Performed before a live audience in 1954, The Day the Earth Stood Still is a gripping tale of an alien visitation and man's response to the unknown. Complementing the stellar performances is the hauntingly beautiful music of composer/conductor Bernard Herrmann.
Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn talk about the timeless themes of The Day the Earth Stood Still, trivia about the production, and the timeless question: can we give peace a chance? Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Our latest Shiver Show episode features Ray Bradbury's mesmerizing radio drama, "The Thirteenth Sound," which was first performed in 1951. A wealthy socialite wife, played to perfection by Agnes Moorehead, seems to have committed the perfect murder, until a familiar sound triggers an unexpected reaction.
Greg and Mary talk about this noir radio crime classic and discuss a timeless question: is snoring really justification for murder?
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
From Ray Bradbury's 'typewriter of terror,' comes Zero Hour, a gripping story, adapted for radio, where children of the future innocently play Invasion - a game that could spell the end of humanity.
Listen while Greg and Mary discuss what makes this audio drama so thrilling, including Bradbury's satirical writing and the haunting voice acting. By the end you will agree - there is nothing as creepy as a creepy child.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
In this episode of the Shiver Show, we dive into the classic radio noir, The Postman Always Rings Twice, starring the sizzling Lana Turner and co-star John Garfield. A web of desire and betrayal is spun as Turner and Garfield rock the sound waves with their electrifying chemistry. Co-hosts Mary and Greg explore the timeless allure of this noir masterpiece with its themes of lust, ambition, and bad driving. Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Step back in time to the golden age of radio with our latest podcast episode, exploring the timeless intrigue of Sam Spade and The Hot 100 Grand Caper. This noir detective drama was crafted by the masterful Dashiell Hammett and stars Howard Duff (as Sam Spade) and Lurene Tuttle (as Effie). Follow Sam as he navigates the seedy underbelly of 1940's San Francisco in pursuit of justice and the truth.
Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn talk about which Sam Spade is their favourite (Humphrey Bogart or Howard Duff), and Dashiell Hammett's sartorial splendor. This episode is a noir old time radio classic.
Listen now!!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Listen to the spine-tingling world of horror with the latest episode of the Shiver Show, featuring the timeless classic, The Whole Town's Sleeping by Ray Bradbury, as we join three women out for an evening of fun in a small town gripped by a series of unsolved murders. Bradbury's masterful storytelling is brought to life with immersive soundscapes and the captivating performances of Agnes Moorehead and Paula Winslowe!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Maltese Falcon, featuring the powerhouse cast of Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Greenstreet, Mary Astor, and Peter Lorre, is a masterclass in audio drama. Reprising his role as the sharp-witted detective Sam Spade, Bogart brings his signature grit and charisma to the airwaves. Greenstreet, Astor, and Lorre also deliver stellar performances in front of a live audience. The radio adaption is faithful to the Dashiell Hammett's noir novel, making The Maltese Falcon a must-listen for noir enthusiasts.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
A traumatised couple, a remote cottage, and a creepy cellar set the stage for R.D. Wingfield's mind-bending horror story, The Cellar.
Listen as Mary and Greg talk about this spooky production and its ambiguous narrative.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Tonight's story is Roald Dahl's, The Landlady, about an up-and-coming young man who finds himself in a quaint bed and breakfast. Prepare for unexpected twists and turns as you get to know more about the proprietor of the B&B - the charming and enigmatic landlady. Join Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn as they delve into why The Landlady makes their skin crawl.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
As the environment becomes inhospitable, a hostile mutant race seeks to expel all humans from the planet. Will the humans go quietly or fight back? Find out in this mind-bending science fiction drama. Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn discuss this intriguing story, terrific voice actors and fantastic plot twist right at the end that will stun listeners.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Tell-Tale heart by Edgar Allen Poe was written in 1843, and is considered one of the greatest works of Gothic fiction. Born in 1809 to two actor parents, Poe was pretty much guaranteed a life of poverty and hardship. His actor father abandoned the family when he was young and then his mother died soon after.
He was fostered to the Allens, a wealthy family living in West Virginia. Poe’s foster father alternated between spoiling young Poe and disciplining him harshly. Allen never formally adopted Poe and when Poe became a young man, Allen disowned him entirely.
Do these 'Daddy issues' make their way into the story of the Tell-Tale Heart? You be the judge. Note too that relationship between the story’s narrator and the old man is never clarified.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe is a chilling short story that revolves around the theme of revenge. The narrator, Montresor, seeks vengeance against Fortunato, whom he perceives as having insulted him. The story explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the darkness that resides within the human psyche, creating a suspenseful and psychologically intense narrative.
Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn talk about the adaptation of Poe's writing by George Lowther, the great voice actors, and what possibly happens during 'la pausa' in Italy.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Haunted Mill, also known as, The Corpse Light, was written in 1899 by Richard Donovan (aka J.E. Preston Muddock). It's about a love triangle that goes terribly wrong. Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn talk about what makes this audio drama so terrific - the vocal performances, the immersive sound effects and the timeless story.
The Haunted Mill will have you checking over your shoulder on a dark, wind-swept road.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
July 1947 is a short horror sci-fi story about the famous UFO sightings in Roswell, New Mexico on July 8, 1947 - an event that continues to excite the imaginations of many people to this day. This story is about a young couple’s romantic evening. James and Mary are star-gazing when things go terribly wrong. What’s a romantic evening without a bit of screaming? The original recording is old and a bit scratchy, but don't let that dissuade you.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Donovan's Brain is so horrible, so bloodcurdling, that you might need therapy after you listen to it. The story comes from the mind of Curt Siodmak, whose 1942 science fiction novel of the same name was immediately made into the 1944 radio drama that you are about to hear. It has a stellar performance by Orson Welles as the evil Doctor Patrick Cory (and Donovan).
Mary Labrie and co-host Greg Flynn talk about what makes this radio drama so very dreadful. Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The House in Cypress Canyon first aired in December 1946 and scared the pants off of everyone who listened - right before Christmas! This story is quite unique because the very spooky house in question is not a crumbly mansion with cobwebs and strange drafts, but rather an ordinary California bungalow, quite like the one next door to you!
Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn dig into this fabulous audio drama and why it is still so disturbing today.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Sorry Wrong Number is another superb audio drama written by Lucille Fletcher. It first aired on the Suspense Radio Program in 1943. Orson Welles called Sorry Wrong Number, "the single greatest radio script ever written." The story idea came to Fletcher while she was in a grocery story on Manhattan’s lower east side. There, she noticed a well-dressed woman with an obnoxious manner in the line-up. This unpleasant woman was the inspiration for the character of Mrs Stevenson. What dark fantasies was Lucille Fletcher having in that grocery story line-up, while she waited to pay for her bread, milk and a dozen eggs?
Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn talk about the amazing voice performances by Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster, as well as the creepy music by Bernard Herrmann, and other audio drama trivia.
Listen now!
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
The Hitchhiker is a radio drama written by Lucille Fletcher. It was first broadcast in 1941 on 'The Orson Welles Show,' on CBS radio. The music for The Hitchhiker was written by Lucille’s husband, Bernard Herrmann. Lucille and Bernard were rock stars of suspense radio in the 1940's. The voice actor for this drama is a 23-year-old Orson Welles.
The Hitchhiker is considered an all-time classic of suspense and has been retold many times in film, radio and graphic novel form. Listen now.
Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review!
Follow The Shiver Showhttps://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
https://www.instagram.com/theshivershow
or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com
https://tiktok.com/@timewarpsoundstudios
https://www.facebook.com/timewarpstudios
Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
As we travel through perimenopause and beyond menopause, we may find that our sexual well-being is challenged. Physical changes that we experience, combined with changes that our partners may be going through, create a bit of a minefield.
I went looking for a woman with expertise in this important area of health and well-being, and I found Emily Power Smith. Emily has a Masters Degree in Sexology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy, with years of experience as a facilitator, educator and trainer. She is a professional member of the World Association of Sexual Health (WAS), accredited member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists.
As a woman of a certain age herself, Emily brings lived experience, wisdom and compassion to her practice of sex therapy. You may feel your sex drive is a lost treasure buried in the sands of time, but it might be easier for find that you think.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
If you are a woman of a certain age like me, you may have spent a lot of time in high heels. Now, you might look down at your feet and think to yourself, “How did we come to this?” Bunions, hammer toes, callouses, tight Achilles tendons, and pains everywhere. You’re not alone. Thirty-five per cent (35%) of women over the age of sixty-five have bunions, which is twice the rate of men. But do we just have to accept that our feet are falling apart?
I spoke with Andrew Wynd, a physiotherapist, and a former member of the Australia International Cross Country Ski Team. Andrew is a guru of foot and ankle health, and he has a system to help women of a certain age maintain foot health. In many cases, with a bit of TLC, we can reverse the effects of years of abuse in the name of fashion.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
We catch up with Dr Talat Uppal who is an obstetrician/gynecologist, and Director of Women’s Health Road, a holistic health practice for women.
Many women find that menstruation is not a simple matter, and as perimenopause comes into the picture, things can get complicated. Isn't it supposed to stop?
Talat has some very simple advice to help us navigate these issues.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Are you curious about facial exercises and face yoga as a way of keeping your face toned and fresh? I caught up with Danielle Collins, face yoga expert. Listen to this short, informative session with helpful links to videos and more information.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
If you’re a woman of a certain age like me and had a corporate career, you would have spent a lot of time in high heels. Now, you might look down at your feet and think to yourself, “How did we come to this?” Bunions, hammer toes, callouses, tight Achilles tendons, and pains everywhere. You’re not alone. Thirty-five per cent (35%) of women over the age of sixty-five have bunions, which is twice the rate of men. But do we just have to accept that our feet are falling apart?
I spoke with Andrew Wynd, a physiotherapist, and a former member of the Australia International Cross Country Ski Team. Andrew is a guru of foot and ankle health, and he has a system to help women of a certain age maintain foot health. In many cases, with a bit of TLC, we can reverse the effects of years of abuse in the name of fashion. Listen now!
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
The risk of contracting type 2 diabetes rises with age and is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States and Australia. Doctor Merlin Thomas talks with us about what you can do to make sure diabetes does not become part of your life.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Perimenopausal women and post-menopausal women often experience changes in their waterworks - and we're not talking about your tear ducts! Urogynecologist, Dr Harpreet Arora, talks with us about common symptoms and what to do to manage this tricky area of the woman's body.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
As we women travel through perimenopause and beyond menopause, we may find that our sexual well-being is challenged. Physical changes that we experience, combined with changes that our partners may be going through can create a bit of a minefield.
I went looking for a woman with expertise in this important area of health and well-being and I found Emily Power Smith. Emily has a Masters Degree in Sexology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy, with years of experience as a facilitator, educator and trainer. She is a professional member of the World Association of Sexual Health (WAS), accredited member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists.
As a woman of a certain age herself Emily brings lived experience, wisdom and compassion to her practice of sex therapy. You may feel your sex drive is a lost treasure buried in the sands of time, but it might be easier for find that you think.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
If you’re a woman of a certain age like me and had a corporate career, you would have spent a lot of time in high heels. Now, you might look down at your feet and think to yourself, “How did we come to this?” Bunions, hammer toes, callouses, tight Achilles tendons, and pains everywhere. You’re not alone. Thirty-five per cent (35%) of women over the age of sixty-five have bunions, which is twice the rate of men. But do we just have to accept that our feet are falling apart?
I spoke with Andrew Wynd, a physiotherapist, and a former member of the Australia International Cross Country Ski Team. Andrew is a guru of foot and ankle health, and he has a system to help women of a certain age maintain foot health. In many cases, with a bit of TLC, we can reverse the effects of years of abuse in the name of fashion. Listen now!
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Throughout our lives, menstruation is not always predictable and can be quite unbearable. Then, as perimenopause comes onto our radar, heavy and irregular bleeding can make an already challenging time much more complicated.
We catch up with Dr Talat Uppal, an obstratician/gynoecologist and Director of Women’s Health Road, a holistic health practice for women. Dr Talat Uppal has some very simple advice to help us navigate these issues.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Diabetes is on the rise in all western countries. Over half of all men and women over the age of 60 in the United States will develop diabetes, and the number is one third for Australia and Canada. But there is much we can do to avoid this disease. Mary Labrie talks with Doctor Merlin Thomas about why diabetes is on the rise and what we can do to prevent it.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Nothing confounds the perimenopausal woman like the pursuit of a good night's sleep. Insomnia, bad sleep, hot flushes and wet sheets....it's a nightmare (pardon the pun). And the problems don't stop with menopause. Men over 50 experience problems with sleep too.
Host Mary Labrie talks with Doctor Delwyn Bartlett of the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research about this most challenging problem. Delwynn has some practical tips for finally getting a good sleep.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
As we women travel through perimenopause and beyond menopause, we may find that our sexual well-being is challenged. Physical changes that we experience, combined with changes that our partners may be going through, can create a bit of a minefield.
I went looking for a woman with expertise in this important area of health and well-being and I found Emily Power Smith. Emily has a Masters Degree in Sexology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy, with years of experience as a facilitator, educator and trainer. She is a professional member of the World Association of Sexual Health (WAS), accredited member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists. As a woman of a certain age herself, Emily brings lived experience, wisdom and compassion to her practice of sex therapy.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Perimenopause is a tough time and many women find the physical and mental changes that occur quite overwhelming. And it’s not just hot flushes. Lack of sleep, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, mood swings and brain fog can all be part of the new status quo. But if you are a working woman, you still must 'rock up' to work and look and act like nothing is happening.
The workplace typically doesn’t care what’s happening to you…or do they? Mentally Well Workplaces is an organisation with the goal of helping employers learn how to support the mental health of their workers. Cofounder and Director, Tina Winchester, and team have a mission to help organisations support their female employees and their mental health as they go through this challenging time.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
If you’re like me you are probably interested in anything that might reduce wrinkles in your face and neck. While I have personally decided against injectibles and cosmetic surgery, I am very interested in anything that might freshen the face.
I was excited when I came across Danielle Collins, the face yoga expert. Danielle has a five-part method for helping you be the best version of yourself. Listen in and freshen up!
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
As we enter perimenopause, we women do daily battle with Seven Harpies….that’s Itchy, Bitchy, Sleepy, Sweaty, Foggy, Bloaty and Psycho. But unbeknownst to most of us, our body is silently changing on the inside. Our pelvis, once a beautiful garden of fertility and erotic adventure begins to suffer from a lack of estrogen. Prolapse, vaginal dryness and thinness, and incontinence are real possibilities without help. We talk with Doctor Harpreet Arora who has some no-nonsense tips to help we women regain our pelvic power.
Make sure you look after your pelvis and 'she' will look after you.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
If you’re like me you might look down at your feet on occasion and think to yourself, how did we come to this? My feet are not pretty. Years of wearing high heels and running about 1700 kilometres a year have taken their toll. I have bunions, hammer toes, callouses and a sensitive spot on the ball of one foot. And I know I’m not alone. In the US, 35% of women over the age of 65 have bunions, about twice the rate of men.
But do we just have to accept that our feet are falling apart? No we do not. In this episode I talk with Andrew Wynd, a sports physiotherapy and guru in the topic of foot and ankle health. Andrew has a system to help women of a certain age maintain foot health, and in some cases, reverse the abuse we have put our feet through in the name of fashion, vanity and fitness.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
The Midlife Crisis Hotline is ringing off the hook. Womaning the phones are Lady Dei, Kelly Ulrich and me, Mary Labrie.
Are you wondering why he won't shave his beard for you? Or are you wondering why you keep scaring men off on the first date? Do you wish there were better words to describe women of a certain age?
Sometimes we just want to talk with someone about what's happening to us and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to listen! We also head out to the Man Cave to ask Chuck Galco and Gregg Rogen, two men of a certain age, what they think.
So grab a Cosmopolitan or a cranberry juice on ice and listen up! Your question is up next!
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Most of us can probably remember the first time we menstruated. And although a woman will menstruate every month for approximately forty years of her life, no two women will have the same experience.
Many midlife women find as menopause comes into the picture, that things can get complicated. Today we catch up with Dr Talat Uppal. Dr Uppal is a Obstetrician/gynaecologist and Director of Women’s Health Road, a holistic health practice for women in Sydney, Australia. She has some very simple advice to help us navigate menstruation in midlife and beyond.
It’s good to know that we don’t have to suffer with irregular or heavy bleeding as long as you put yourself at the top of the list and take care of yourself
Remember, love yourself, love others, tell them often. Until next time.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Welcome to the Midlife Crisis Hotline, where we answer questions from midlife women and midlife men. Are you wondering whether the question he or she asked you on your first date is a 'red flag?' Or... are you loathing the idea of a six-month campervan adventure with your main squeeze?
Sometimes we just want to talk with someone about what's happening to us and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to listen! We also consult with the two wise men of the Man Cave and find out what they think.
So grab a colonic tonic or a fuzzy navel and listen up! Your question is up next!
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
One in three Australians over the age of 60 will develop type 2 diabetes. For the United States, the number is one in two. With type 2 diabetes comes the need for medication, diet restrictions, lifestyle changes and health risks that we all want to avoid. What to do about this epidemic that is mostly related to the fact that we are all getting a bit plumper as we age? We talk with Dr Merlin Thomas, a guru on the topic of diabetes. He has something to tell we women and men of a certain age, and it’s definitely not all doom and gloom.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
The Midlife Crisis Hotline is ringing off the hook! Are you wondering whether your jeans are cool, not cool, or possibly ready for the museum? Are you worried that the renovation you're planning will cause a divorce? Or are you sad that no one liked your Facebook post?
Sometimes we just want to talk with other women about what's happening to us. We women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to listen and in this episode, we wander out to the Man Cave and ask some midlife men what they think.
So grab a turmeric latte or a Harvey Wallbanger with extra maraschino cherries and listen up! Your question is up next!
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Doctor Teri Bryant shares her journey of gender affirmation as an academic in the late 90's in Canada. She was a 'quiet ambassador' during a time when few understood anything about the transgender experience and community. Teri continues to inspire as a woman of a certain age with a second high-profile career that blossomed at the age of 62.
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Our brothers in midlife don't always find life to be smooth sailing and many of our listeners are men. We started wondering: what are midlife men going through? We decided to ask them. Your host, Mary Labrie, wandered out to the Man Cave and found Chuck and Gregg playing a game of pool.
So grab a kettle bell and get ready to flex. Your question might be up next! And....if you love the Man Cave segment, please let us know!
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Hamlet held up a skull and said, "To filter, or not to filter, that is the question." Are you wondering whether it's okay to touch up your photos? Are you looking for a dating app that doesn't lose you in its algorithm? Are you fed up with a co-worker comparing you to her grandmother?
Sometimes we just want to talk with other women about what's happening to us and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to listen. So grab a negroni or a ginger kombucha and listen up! Your question is up next!
Thank you for listening! Share us and give us a review!
Website: www.womenofacertainage.com.au
Podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/woacertainage
Facebook and Instagram on @woacertainage
TikTok at @womenofacertainage
Nominated for the Australian Podcast Award 2022 in the health and wellness category!
Have you been keeping a journal but you’re actually starting to bore yourself? Have you considered writing a romance, but want to turn up the heat? Maybe it’s time to imagine yourself as a writer of erotica. I know what you’re thinking? What? At my age? And the answer, according to our guest, Stella Fosse is a resounding yes. Stella explains why you, as a women of a certain age, are at the perfect stage of life to consider erotica as a form of creative expression. Who knows what your imagination and experience might produce?
The Midlife Crisis Hotline is running hot with questions from you women of a certain age.
Wondering how to tell your husband that his driving stresses you out? Do you want to get in your new friend's bed, but she'd rather sleep with her dog?
Sometimes we just want to talk with someone about what's happening to us. And we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to listen. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and listen up! Your question could be up next.
You have reached Midlife Crisis Hotline! What is your crisis?
Wondering how to go grey gracefully? Or are you planning a 70th birthday party for a friend?
What's the most dangerous thing you've done since turning 50?
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's bothering us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really! Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely!
So whether you like to play it safe or like to walk on the wild side, listen up, because your question could be up next!
Whether you’re perimenopausal, or post-menopausal, you may still be visited by the 7 fairies of menopause. You know, itchy, bitchy, sleepy, sweaty, foggy, bloaty and psycho. But the two that drive us nuts are sleepy and sweaty. We need help!
Associate Professor and Doctor Delwyn Bartlett is a health psychologist at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (WIMR) and at University of Sydney. She works in sleep medicine as a researcher in the quest to understand sleep disorders and develop better treatment interventions. And she is a woman of a certain age, so she’s lived with these challenges herself. Delwyn has something to tell us about sleep and being a woman or man of a certain age.
We watch with fascination shows like, 'Inventing Anna,' and 'Tinder Swindler,' where normal, intelligent people are fooled by tales of deception, and the clever use of social media.
Scams are on the rise and one of scammers’ favourite targets is men and women of a certain age. Why? Mostly it’s because we have savings and assets, we are trusting, and we grew up in a time when cons and scams were relatively rare. Now not a day goes that I don’t get a call from a scammer or notice that one of my friends’ Facebook accounts has been hacked.
Brian Williams is a cybersecurity expert. He works with corporations and governments to combat cyber security threats. He also does pro bono work with consumer groups to help average people fortify themselves against scammers and other cyber threats.
You have reached Midlife Crisis Hotline! What is your crisis?
Are you fretting over the number of followers on your Instagram account? Or are you feeling lonely and looking for some ideas for how to meet new people?
And why are the women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline talking about Paul Hollywood, the sexiest silver fox baker on the planet?
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's bothering us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really! Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely!
So whether you use a bread-maker, or like to punch and wrestle your bread dough by hand, listen up, because your question could be up next!
Time and time again, we women of a certain age put ourselves second, third or fourth, behind family, work colleagues and friends. We often simply doubt our own feelings and undermine our needs for boundaries and respect. But there is an opportunity for many women to do 'the work' to learn how to value themselves and put themselves first.
My guests today are Dr Lucille Necas and Tanya Walker, two terrific women with experience in psychotherapy and coaching . We took questions from the community around the theme of self-esteem and let Tanya and Lucille respond with some thoughts, tools and ideas for helping our listeners to step into their authentic self.
The Midlife Crisis Hotline is ringing off the hook!
Have you discovered the magic of washing your hair? Are you planning on dropping out of the 'grandparent academy'?
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's bothering us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really! Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely!
Put your feet up and hit 'play' on this podcast, because your question is up next!
We talk with Robyn Coburn, author of, 'Dervish Dust, The Life and Words of James Coburn'. Robyn started writing this book, her first published biography in her fifties. Robyn has lots to share with us about the process of researching and writing this beautiful biography.
Who knows, maybe there’s a biography, autobiography or memoir in your future. As Robyn says, just start!
The Midlife Crisis Hotline is running hot!
Does your daughter secretly think you're fugly? Are you tired of hearing your best friend boast about her AMAZING children?
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's bothering us. And we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really! Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely!
So soak your feet in Epsom salts, and recline with some cucumber slices over your eyes, because your question is up next!
When it comes to health for women of a certain age we must talk about the holy (or is that holey) trinity: the urethra, the vagina and the anus. All these systems undergo changes with ageing and with menopause. Our health and quality of life depend on these systems working well.
But it means we have to stop being embarrassed and start being proactive. We spoke with Doctor Penelope De Lacavalerie who describes herself as an expert in bowels and butts.
She has something important to tell you so listen up…..and most of this applies to men as well, so, if you’re a man, and you think this is secret women’s business, think again. This podcast is for you too.
You've reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
Are you noticing that your breasts are actually getting smaller? Is your drop-kick brother asking for your kidney?
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely.
So watch the Stanley Tucci YouTube video and make yourself a negroni, because your question is coming up next.
Fact: 50% of women over 50 have some level of urinary incontinence, and that percentage rises with age.
You may be one of the lucky ones, but look around, your friends, your sisters and your mother or aunt is probably struggling with this. So, what to do? Suffer in silence? Buy incontinence pads and find the nearest toilet? No! We want to live full lives and we can.
In this episode, we talk with Doctor Harpreet Arora, a gynaecologist with a specialization in urogynaecology. She wants to help us achieve a healthy, leak-free life and there is much we can do to take control of this important aspect of our health.
You've reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
New Year's might have you hoping that 2022 will be better, or at least, less weird.
Are you wondering whether resolutions are just bunk? Are you finding yourself trapped in boring conversations about cryptocurrency?
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely.
So tip that cleansing wheat grass tonic into the potted plant and skip out of today's hot yoga class, because your question is coming up next.
Although people make jokes about it, a weak pelvic floor is no laughing matter. It leads to things like incontinence, prolapse and other problems. By the time we women of a certain age are 50, 50% of us will have some pelvic floor weakness, and the percentage rises with age. But even though the problem is common, we women don’t really want to talk about it. We have shame.
All we have to do is admit we need help and help will be on its way. In this episode we talk with physiotherapist Penny Hanlon who has made pelvic floor health a life study. Her mission is to help you learn how to strengthen our pelvic floor for a happier, healthier life.
With people emerging from lockdown and trying to party in a COVID-safe way, there are all sorts of social challenges cropping up. The Midlife Crisis Hotline is running hot!
Have you received a backhanded compliment lately? Is a friend asking you to read her first great novel? Or are you finding yourself attracted to your female tennis buddy?
Have no fear! You're not alone. We women of the midlife crisis hotline are here to help.
So spike up a gin and tonic and dangle your feet in the pool. Your question could be coming up next.
You've reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
Burnt out from random babysitting requests? Confused by all the weird advice about sleep lately? Worried about how you're going to afford the Christmas season this year?
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely.
So grab an eggnog (spiked with rum of course) and turn up those Christmas songs by Nat King Cole, because your question is up next.
You've reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
Thanksgiving brings a veritable minefield of tricky situations, like family members who are rabid anti-vaxxers. Or, you may have broken up with your partner and want to keep the dog.
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely.
So grab a mug of pumpkin spiced latte and put a blob of ice cream on that slightly too big slice of pecan pie, because your question is up next (and the diet begins tomorrow).
You've reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
You might be triggered by Hallowe'en or you may be contemplating cutting your own hair.
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely.
So pour yourself a kombucha, and take a rest from doing downward-facing dog because your question is up next.
The Midlife Crisis Hotline is running hot!
Are you wondering whether facial yoga works? Are you looking at your midlife hands and contemplating having your wedding rings redesigned? Do you hate going to the gym and want an alternative?
Have no fear! You're not alone. We women of the midlife crisis hotline are here to help.
So whip up a turmeric latte and get cross-legged near the zen fountain. Your question could be coming up next.
Welcome to the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
You might be anxious about your uneven skin tone or worried about your husband spending Facebook time with a former girlfriend.
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really. Are we women you care about you? Absolutely.
So make yourself a hot chocolate with marshmallows and leave your pyjamas on all day. Your question is up next.
You've reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
You might be feeling oppressed by the 'over 50' fashion police, or you might be harbouring secret tattoo fantasies.
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely!
So whip up a banana smoothie and draw yourself a bubble bath. Your question is up next.
We know from statistics that only two in five women over 50 are getting enough exercise. That means three in five women of a certain age (or 60%) are not getting the minimum recommended amount. Think about that for a minute.
How much is enough? Women and men over 50 should be getting at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week (e.g. walking) or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise (e.g. jogging or running).
The exercise you do now pays you forward, improving your quality of life later on. It could make the difference as to whether you can climb stairs, carry groceries, open a tomato sauce jar, or enjoy a walking tour of Paris.
I spoke with two women, Tanya Dalton and Jo Pybus, who are inspiring but also practical. Both women have completed an Iron Man competition which is no mean feat. Tania and Jo are also advocates for menopause awareness and healthy ageing. They have hacked exercise as midlife women and have tamed the beast that lives in us all, procrastination.
Remember, it's never too late for you to get started on fitness for life.
You've reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
You might be anxious about what others think of your toilet seat cover, or you might be worried about who is going to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis are here to listen.
So shake up a martini and throw in extra olives. Your question is up next.
Online financial scams are on the rise, and the villains are getting smarter all the time. People over 50 are increasingly the target of these bad actors. COVID-19 has forced many men and women of a certain age into isolation, and with loneliness comes vulnerability.
Whether you're single and looking for love on an online dating app, or the target of a dodgy Bitcoin scam, you want Jim in your corner. Jim is a cybersecurity expert, who lays it on the line about what's out there. He is also a single man of a certain age, so he's experienced dating apps for over 50's first hand.
Jim shares some useful tips for staying safe out there. As Jim says, "You want to be informed, not afraid."
Welcome to the Midlife Crisis Hotline where we help you grapple with the fears, the joys and the weirdness of being a woman travelling beyond 50.
You might be wondering where the 'apples of your cheeks' are, or you might be wondering why hunky American soldiers want to 'get with you' on Facebook.
Sometimes we just want to talk to someone about what's happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis are here to listen.
So grab a margarita and stretch out in a hammock. Your question is up next.
You have reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
Are you contemplating mortgaging your home so you can afford 'body firming cream'? Or are you finding you secretly envy your best friend?
We women of the MidLife Crisis Hotline are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Yes, we are!
So pour yourself a turmeric tea and assume a Pilates abdominal curl. Your question could be up next.
This episode is part two of my interview with Linda Siekkdrees of Dr Wolff’s Vagisan (a woman's health brand) and Dr Talat Uppal.
Linda, Talat and I talk about some of the challenges menopausal women face with respect to their sexual enjoyment and health. We talk about lower libido, vaginal and dryness of the vulva, and about some of the treatments that are out there.
You have reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis? Maybe you're fed up with having your partner 'mansplain' your stories. Or you are starting to question whether high heels are worth the pain.
We women of the MidLife Crisis Hotline are here to listen. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Yes, we are!
So smear on a cucumber facial mask and get cross-legged in your zen garden. Your question could be up next.
Let’s face it. Menopause is just downright weird. It’s like aliens have taken over your body and your mind. And we all deal with it - usually alone. So when I found out we were having Linda Siekkdrees of Dr Wolff's Vagisan and Dr Talat Uppal on our show, I was very excited.
Today's show is about perimenopause and menopause. We'll be talking the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy, complications like urinary tract infections, vaginal dryness, bone density, sleep changes, and potential lifestyle factors that can help you on the bumpy road ahead.
To get ready for this show, I asked you women out there what questions you would like answered about these topics. Thank you for your honesty and your curiosity. Get ready for your first virtual consult with Linda Siekdrees and Dr Talat Uppal!
You've reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline where we help you grapple with the fears, the joys and the weirdness of being a midlife woman and beyond.
You might be royally bored with Meghan and Harry, or you might be wondering whether your teeth are looking a bit strange lately.
Sometimes, we just want to talk with someone about what’s happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to help.
No question is too silly. And your question is probably the same one that millions of women are asking themselves right now. You were just brave enough to ask it. So put your feet up on your favourite woolly beast and tip back a frosty glass of kombucha. Your question is up next!
Neens Ambrose tells the story of her twelve-year journey with her father, Roger, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Neens did some innovative things to keep connected with her father during COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom, and she used technology to keep Roger safe.
She has some pointers and tips for surviving and thriving during this difficult time and although Roger passed away earlier this year, his story, and Neen's, will inspire you.
Columnist, author, Iron Man and Australian representative Age-Group Triathlete, Jo Pybus is on a mission to improve information and support for perimenopausal and menopausal women.
When Jo got the stuffing knocked out of her during perimenopause, she asked the question, 'Why didn't I know about this?' For something that happens to half of the world's population, Jo also asks, "Why is no one talking about it?"
That's all about to change with women like Jo Pybus on the case. Buckle in girls! It's going to be a bumpy ride, but together, we'll get through it.
You've reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline where we help you grapple with the fears, the joys and the weirdness of being a midlife woman and beyond.
You might be thinking about giving up sex altogether and being a cat lady, or you may be finding it hard to 'hold your water'.
Sometimes, we just want to talk with someone about what’s happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to help.
No question is too silly. And your question is probably the same one that millions of women are asking themselves right now. You were just brave enough to ask it. So pour yourself a Bellini and pull up a bean bag chair. Your question is up next!
If you are looking for a job, you want Robyn Coburn in your corner. Robyn has developed a consultancy around helping people find work.
Robyn Coburn is a writer, production designer & set decorator of independent films, textile artist, and theatre designer.
Robyn helps her clients put their best foot forward – a skill she has honed from working for decades in the most vibrant and competitive job market in the world – the film industry of California. Today we’ll be talking about resumes, handling ageism and that mysterious art….networking like Sharon Stone.
Welcome to the Midlife Crisis Hotline where we help you grapple with the fears, the joys and the weirdness of being a midlife woman and beyond. You might be astonished by the crop of hair coming out of your man's nostrils or wondering why your deodorant has stopped working.
Sometimes, we just want to talk with someone about what’s happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to help.
No question is too silly. And your question is probably the same one that millions of women are asking themselves right now. You were just brave enough to ask it. Your question is up next!
What would you say if someone asked you to pose nude for a photo exhibition? One that would be seen by thousands of people?
Whatever your answer, it’s time you met Ponch Hawkes - a photographic artist, whose works have been featured in galleries throughout Australia and beyond. Her photographic exhibit, 500 Strong, celebrates the beauty and truth of being a women of a certain age.
Older women often speak of feeling invisible, of hitting middle age and finding their presence diminished. Even in art, representations of women beyond a certain age are limited. Hawkes feels that lack of documentation has a negative effect, preventing women from having a comfortable, and joyous relationship with their bodies.
Hawkes' work, 500 Strong, is a visual tribute to the beauty and truth of being a woman of a certain age, and her story about its creation is surprising.
You have reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
You might be cringing at gratuitous sex scenes on Netflix, or trying to get your partner to embrace Marie Kondo's underwear folding scheme.
We women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to help and support you through all that life throws at you. Are we experts? Not really. Do we care about you? Absolutely!
No question is too silly. And your question is probably the same one that millions of women are asking themselves right now. You were just brave enough to ask it.
So grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and listen up. Your question is up next.
Women over 50 have always done it tough in the job market. We are underemployed, we get paid less and we generally occupy less senior roles within organisations. The COVID19 pandemic has just thrown this problem into much sharper relief. We women experienced more job loss and underemployment in 2020 and 2021, and are now having great difficulty getting work, despite signs of economic recovery.
In today’s episode, we look at Maturious, an organisation that is challenging the status quo by creating opportunities for mature workers and employers. Their goal? To reverse the age gap in the workplace.
You have reached the Midlife Crisis Hotline. What is your crisis?
You might be wondering how to deal with flop sweats, or you may be dealing with ageist 'compliments' at work.
We women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to help and support you as you do battle with the slings and arrows of life. Are we experts? Not really. Do we care about you? Absolutely!
No question is too silly. And your question is probably the same one that millions of women are asking themselves right now. You were just brave enough to ask it.
So grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and listen up. Your question is up next.
SisterStay is a UK-based organisation with a vision to make the world a safe and friendly place for travelling women over 50.
SisterStay is bucking the trend set by AirBnB of the superhost, the perfectly styled home, the somewhat dishonest reciprocal rating system, the digital check-in system and, let's face it, properties that are increasingly expensive.
How does SisterStay do it? By putting the community first and – what’s really exciting – catering to women over 50. SisterStay has returned to the original premise of AirBnB, which is the humble notion of sharing space in your home with travellers for a modest fee. SisterStay seeks to rekindle the delightful connection between host and guest and create a global family of travelling, adventurous 'sisters'.
Mary Labrie talks with Renee about her experience with getting her eyebrows tattooed. Renee shares her experience with choosing an artist, the preparation, the process and the results of her eyebrow tattoos, which she calls, her 'party eyebrows'.
Welcome to the Midlife Crisis Hotline where we help you grapple with the fears, the joys and the weirdness of being a midlife woman and beyond. You might be confused about how to tend to your 'lady garden' or you may be wondering how to answer that pesky person in the gym who asks you, "How old do you think I am?"
Sometimes, we just want to talk with someone about what’s happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to help. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely!
No question is too silly. And your question is probably the same one that millions of women are asking themselves right now. You were just brave enough to ask it.
So grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and listen up. Your question is up next.
It’s time to talk about money. When it comes to finances, many women face an uphill battle all their lives.
Women are paid about 16% less than men and many women take time out of work to raise families. The average career break for women with children is six years. When women return to work, it is often part-time. With lower pay, child care career breaks, and more part-time work, women retire with about half the retirement savings of men.
In this episode, Caz, a recently widowed woman in her late 50s, tells us what she did to get control of her finances. Joining the discussion is Financial Planner, John Walker of Optimal Wealth Solutions. John outlines the work he did with Caz to make money her superpower.
Welcome to the Midlife Crisis Hotline where we help you grapple with the fears, the joys and the weirdness of being a midlife woman and beyond. You might confused about how to tend to your 'lady garden' or you may be wondering how to answer that pesky person in the gym who asks you, "How old do you think I am?"
Sometimes, we just want to talk with someone about what’s happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to help. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely!
No question is too silly. And your question is probably the same one that millions of women are asking themselves right now. You were just brave enough to ask it.
So grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and listen up. Your question is up next.
Angela Robertson Buchanan is known as "The Bird Photographer,” an award winning freelance nature photographer. She is also a published author, teacher, speaker and exhibition curator. Angela’s gorgeous photographs of birds are full of personality and life-force. She has such an affinity for these glorious creatures, she might be part bird herself.
Angela is also a passionate rescuer and carer of birdlife, running a 5-star AirBnB for wounded birds in her home. She helps these beautiful creatures to rest, rehabilitate and return to the wild. Visit Angela's website to see her marvelous array of rare bird photography.https://www.angelarobertsonbuchanan.com/
I was on the hunt for inspiring women of a certain age, when I came across Arlene Limas. Arlene is a black belt in both Kung Fu and Taekwondo and is an Olympic Gold medallist in Taekwondo (Seoul Olympics 1988). Apart from being a kickass woman, Arlene is down-to-earth, warm and insightful. She wants all women of a certain age to get out and try Kung Fu as a way of improving grace, balance, strength and memory. Arlene suggests that Kung Fu is also the path to attaining that lifelong goal.....your chi. Try it! There may be a spin kick in your future.
Welcome to the Midlife Crisis Hotline where we help you grapple with the fears, the joys and the weirdness of being a midlife woman and beyond. You may have been told you have an 'age barnacle' or have had your doctor complain that your vagina is dysfunctional.
Sometimes, we just want to talk with someone about what’s happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to help. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely!
No question is too silly. And your question is probably the same one that millions of women are asking themselves right now. You were just brave enough to ask it.
So grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and listen up. Your question is up next.
Have you ever thought to yourself, why aren’t there more movies and shows about women of a certain age? We want to see stories about women of a certain age, and coming to the rescue is Claire Haywood. Claire is a seasoned writer, producer and director with an extensive body of work in film and television. Claire and her posse of fabulous women of a certain age decided to do something that some might have thought was impossible. They’ve created a comedic web series about women of a certain age, smack dab in the middle of the COVID 19 pandemic. Shan and Dee’s Drink Tank is a web series that celebrates the weird and wonderful world of the mid-life woman, and - like all good comedy - deals with some serious issues.
We’ll be focusing on a mid-life woman with big love problems. She’s HAD IT with dating — the whole game of courtship. And we don’t blame her!
But she’s going to have another try and she won’t be going it alone. She’ll have the help of our FAIRY GODMOTHERS — marvellous women who know their stuff and have a bit of magic dust in their kit.
They’ll help our Cinderella contend with a part of being single that leaves most of us dazed and confused - the strange and complex world of ONLINE DATING.
Welcome to the Midlife Crisis Hotline where we help you grapple with the fears, the joys and the weirdness of being a midlife woman and beyond. You might be horrified to find a giant mutant hair sprouting from your forehead and, when trying to pluck it, find that it fights back!
Sometimes, we just want to talk with someone about what’s happening to us, and we women of the Midlife Crisis Hotline are here to help. Are we experts? Not really. Are we midlife women who care about you? Absolutely!
No question is too silly. And your question is probably the same one that millions of women are asking themselves right now. You were just brave enough to ask it.
So grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and listen up. Your question is up next.
Jess Conneely of Dance4wellbeing is a real-life angel. She works with elders in aged care and people with disabilities to help them rekindle their lifeforce through dance. Jess uses the power of music to help our elders remember who they are and to get them moving and grooving. There is now hard science and evidence about the benefits of dance for elders, and Jess has a message for you about the importance of bringing dance and movement into your life right now.
Makeda Smith of 'Flying Over 50,' is a diva of exotic movement and pole dancing. At the age of 60, she is strong, graceful and fearless.
The story of how Makeda came to the pole dancing studio for the first time, and how it transformed her life, is at times harrowing and truly amazing. Makeda transcended depression, financial ruin, internet trolls and global mockery to become a sassy, global influencer.
She calls on women all over the world to move, embrace their inner goddess and enter the temple of the pole.
After meeting Makeda, I was so inspired, that I said, "Yes" to pole dancing. At the age of 65, I went on a quest to find a dance studio and try pole dancing myself - and I lived to tell the tale.
Ms Star Monroe is going to throw a hand-grenade into the notions of what constitutes a well-behaved, midlife woman. Star has run the gauntlet of self-loathing, addiction, alcoholism, co-dependency and failed marriages and she’s learned a thing or two about reclaiming her power and potential. In this episode, we gathered questions from our listeners and followers and asked Star to weigh in on some of the challenges we women of a certain age face.
So ladies, put on your flak jacket because we’re going to do battle with the stereotype of the invisible, beige, mid-life woman. Your commander in chief is Star Monroe.
We are living in the era of the social media influencer and there is no influencer quite as fabulous as Isabella Thorp. Isabella has created a channel called Confessions of a Super Ager, where she presents the latest on fashion, skin care, fitness, cocktails and living well for women of a certain age. Isabella has a heart of gold and her followers know it!
Professor, scientist, doctor and author Dr Merlin Thomas is our guest on Great Sex After 50. As an endocrinologist, Merlin has studied the impact of ageing on our endocrine (hormonal) systems and the implications of this for men's and women's sexual health. He has something important to tell you about pizza!
When was the last time you talked to your partner about sex? You may be surprised to hear that, as your partner ages, he or she has changing needs - just like you. In our fifth episode we talk about communication, what people say they want and a few ideas about how to be a better partner.
You might be surprised to know that the fastest growing segment for small businesses in the United States is entrepreneurs aged 55 to 64! Our guest Antionette Blake calls these innovators, 'encore entrepreneurs'. Antionette's whole business is about helping these new business owners get their digital and social marketing humming. Whether it be Instagram, podcasting, vlogging or Twitter, Antionette has the tools to make your business a success.
As lusty women of a certain age, we all want great sex, right? And with the freedoms that come with menopause, less work and an 'empty' nest, sex at this time of life can be the best we've ever had. But some of the physical changes that come with menopause are downright unhelpful. In this episode, we tackle vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness, weakened pelvic floor and some biohacks we can use to fight back. Joining me is Kate Marie, biohacker and author of Fast Living - Slow Ageing.
You have probably heard of the C-spot and even the G-spot, but have you also heard of the U-spot and the A-spot? How about the K-spot? If you want to have great sex after 50, then you may want to explore some of the lesser known erogenous zones of your body. Whether you explore these 'hidden gems' on your own, or with a friend, there's treasure to be found and great sex to be had.
You might have said to yourself, “That’s it! I’m getting fit……after the weekend.” Tania Dalton has heard all the excuses and has made some of them herself. Tania is a social media influencer, vlogger, podcaster, personal trainer and educator. She is on a quest to help women of a certain age biohack menopause for greater fitness and well-being. She believes in you!
If you believe that beautiful clothing can transform your life, then you will want to meet the fabulous Arlinda McIntosh. Arlinda is more than a fashion designer and maker of glorious sustainable clothing - she is a dream-maker. Her business, Sofistafunk The Skirt Co, makes audacious, and joyous clothing that will rock your world. Arlinda goes beyond fashion, building a supportive community for women to collaborate, twirl and create. At 63, Arlinda is an Instagram 'It' girl and an inspiration for women of a certain age.
In our second episode of Great Sex After 50, we look at that elusive thing called desire. Hormonal changes arising from menopause can result in a decline in sexual desire or sex drive for women. That does not mean, however, that women enjoy sex any less. In fact, research also tells us that women over 50 enjoy sex more than women in their 20's. In fact women over 50 can have the best sex of their lives IF they can creatively learn to fan the flames of desire.
By the time we reach the age of 65, half of our female friends will be divorced, widowed or single. That means we women of a certain age must perfect the art of 'flying solo' in terms of travel, dining out, seeing movies and everyday stuff. In this episode, Mary Labrie catches up with travel blogger, entrepreneur and inspiring woman of a certain age, Sherry Ott, who finds adventure, enrichment and joy in travelling solo. She know better than most that travelling solo does not mean travelling alone.
In the United States, Canada and Australia, women over 50 years of age are having less sex now than 10 years ago. At the same time women over 50 believe that a good sex life is important for health and essential to loving relationships. We talk with health professional, best-selling author and biohacker, Kate Marie about what can be done to survive the Great Global Sex Drought.
Our guest today is the talented and very fabulous woman of a certain age, Kelly Zirbes. Hear Kelly's journey from whistling and plucking guitar as a child to becoming a lead singer, songwriter and frontwoman for the band Kelly’s Lot. She is still slinky and rockin' it at the age of 59.
Cathy Brown, Ruth Castellino and Laura Ramsay are elite squash players and women of a certain age. In an extremely intense and physically demanding sport, each of these women displays strength, mental toughness, modesty and a beautiful camaraderie. We catch up with Cathy, Ruth and Laura to hear their inspiring story. Beer seems to be an important ingredient in a good squash game!
When a long-time relationship failed, Karyn was left broke and broken. Rather than lick her wounds, Karyn decided to 'wash that man right out of her hair' with new adventures like yacht sailing and ultra light flying. Everything was looking up, until her toxic ex started cyber-stalker her......then something truly unexpected (and delightful) happened.
Mary catches up with cartoonist, illustrator and artist, Kelly Ulrich. When Kelly became interested in a Scottish adventurer with an adopted feral kitten, her life changed. She is now an Instagram sensation and has a new book deal.
Preya is a woman of a certain age who defies the stereotypes. Since the end of her 27-year marriage three years ago, she has been blazing a trail to reinvent herself emotionally, professionally and sexually.