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Crime Classics | Old Time Radio

Crime Classics | Old Time Radio

By: Old Time Retro Radio
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Crime Classics is a documentary-style podcast presenting restored episodes of the legendary old time radio series of the same name. Originally broadcast during the Golden Age of Radio, Crime Classics dramatized some of history’s most notorious crimes, infamous criminals, and darkly ironic true cases, all delivered with sharp narration and period-authentic storytelling.

Each episode recreates real criminal events from history, blending factual detail with dramatic radio performance. The series is known for its distinctive tone, combining grim subject matter with refined narration and subtle dark humor, offering listeners a unique window into how crime stories were told in mid-twentieth-century radio.

All episodes featured on this podcast are sourced from verified public domain recordings and carefully curated to preserve their original sound and atmosphere. Crime Classics is ideal for listeners interested in true crime history, classic radio drama, and the enduring art of vintage audio storytelling.

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Episodes
  • The Triangle on the Round Table [episode 21], Broadcast 11/18/1953

    The Triangle on the Round Table [episode 21], Broadcast 11/18/1953
    Mar 30 2026
    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Crime Classics (OTRR) The Triangle on the Round Table [episode 21], Broadcast 11/18/1953 The Triangle on the Round Table [episode 21], Broadcast 11/18/1953 🎧 This episode is sourced from verified public domain archives. Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org. Restoration and curation by Crime Classics | Old Time Radio. 🔒 Unlock The Old Time Retro Radio Archive. Get fully restored classic broadcasts, rare episodes, and exclusive collections — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio
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    30 mins
  • Blackbeard’s Fourteenth Wife, Why She Was Not Good For Him [episode 20], Broadcast 11/11/1953

    Blackbeard’s Fourteenth Wife, Why She Was Not Good For Him [episode 20], Broadcast 11/11/1953
    Mar 26 2026
    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Untitled Feed Blackbeard's Fourteenth Wife, Why She Was Not Good For Him [episode 20], Broadcast 11/11/1953 Blackbeard's Fourteenth Wife, Why She Was Not Good For Him [episode 20], Broadcast 11/11/1953 🎧 This episode is sourced from verified public domain archives. Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org. Restoration and curation by Crime Classics | Old Time Radio. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio
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    30 mins
  • Raschi Among the Crocodiles, and the Prank He Played [episode 19], Broadcast 11/4/1953

    Raschi Among the Crocodiles, and the Prank He Played [episode 19], Broadcast 11/4/1953
    Mar 23 2026
    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Crime Classics (OTRR) Raschi Among the Crocodiles, and the Prank He Played [episode 19], Broadcast 11/4/1953 Raschi Among the Crocodiles, and the Prank He Played [episode 19], Broadcast 11/4/1953 🎧 This episode is sourced from verified public domain archives. Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org. Restoration and curation by Crime Classics | Old Time Radio. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio
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    30 mins
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