Beste Shiver podcasts (2024)

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Frankenstein 43:36

2d ago43:36

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Send us a text Few stories have inspired film, television, radio, graphic novels, and comics as much as the story Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. This 1952 radio play on the Suspense program condenses Shelley's novel into a tight 30 minute episode. In addition to praising the lead voice actors and the immersive sound effects, Mary and Greg delve into…

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Sleeping Draught 46:48

9d ago46:48

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Send us a text 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 (played by Ben Wright), and first mate Finch (played by Bruce Payne) become wary of their shackled passengers. An enterprising convict named Jonathan Abbey (played by John Dodsworth)…

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They Bite 40:15

16d ago40:15

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Send us a text 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 am…

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Three Skeleton Key 38:09

22d ago38:09

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Send us a text 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 l…

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Dragnet - The Werewolf 35:34

1M ago35:34

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Send us a text 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…

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When The Worlds Met 44:53

1M ago44:53

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Send us a text 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, an…

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Ghost Hunt 29:51

2M ago29:51

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Send us a text 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 …

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The Georgia Gray Murder Case 42:06

2M ago42:06

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Send us a text 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…

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Eight Steps to Murder 34:30

2M ago34:30

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Send us a text A gossip columnist plans to murder a Broadway producer and make off with his wife. Eight Steps to Murder 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…

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The Most Dangerous Game 36:47

2M ago36:47

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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 listen…

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The Screaming Woman 35:55

2M ago35:55

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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 mas…

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The Flesh Peddler 29:15

3M ago29:15

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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 …

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Diary of a Madman 58:49

3M ago58:49

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Send us a text 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, captu…

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Nightfall 29:06

3M ago29:06

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Send us a text 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…

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Leiningen versus the Ants 31:43

3M ago31:43

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Send us a text 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…

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The Lives of Harry Lime - Man of Mystery 29:06

4M ago29:06

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Send us a text 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 renow…

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The Hands of Mr Ottermole 30:23

4M ago30:23

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Send us a text Thomas Burke’s 1929 short story about a serial strangler was adapted for radio and aired on the Suspense show in 1948. The audio drama stars Claude Rains, as the sergeant 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 episo…

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The Dead Hand 35:29

4M ago35:29

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Send us a text 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 Raymo…

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A Scandal in Bohemia 30:24

4M ago30:24

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Send us a text 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. …

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The Red Wind 31:11

4M ago31:11

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Send us a text 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…

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The Bluebeard Caper with Sam Spade 29:18

7M ago29:18

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Send us a text This latest episode of the Shiver Show has more twists than Chubby Checker. 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, with rapid-fire dialogue, an intriguing femme fatale, a dodgy client, and an unexpected outcome. H…

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The Donna Dunham Case 32:06

7M ago32:06

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Send us a text 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 th…

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The Fall of The House of Usher 57:13

7M ago57:13

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Send us a text 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 sibling…

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The Murders At The Rue Morgue 42:40

8M ago42:40

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Send us a text 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 w…

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The War of the Worlds 59:32

8M ago59:32

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Send us a text 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…

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A Horror Story 51:52

9M ago51:52

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Send us a text 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 a…

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The Day The Earth Stood Still 58:54

9M ago58:54

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Send us a text 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 p…

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The Thirteenth Sound 31:01

9M ago31:01

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Send us a text 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…

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Zero Hour 22:26

9M ago22:26

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Send us a text 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 voi…

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The Postman Always Rings Twice 40:44

9M ago40:44

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Send us a text 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…

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Sam Spade - The Hot 100 Grand Caper 37:15

10M ago37:15

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Send us a text 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 underbe…

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The Whole Town's Sleeping 33:37

10M ago33:37

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Send us a text 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 immersi…

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The Maltese Falcon 39:18

10M ago39:18

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Send us a text 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 performan…

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The Cellar 21:23

10M ago21:23

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Send us a text 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! …

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The Landlady 26:35

10M ago26:35

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Send us a text 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 mak…

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The Kidney Heist Act 1: The Fourth Call 40:02

11M ago40:02

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Dive into the chilling and mysterious four-part saga of "The Kidney Heist," inspired by the infamous urban legend. Shivers Anthology presents Act I: 'The Fourth Call.' 🕵️ Synopsis: In the year 1999, Detective Scully (Ed Opio) receives an alert about The Fourth Call's ominous masquerade, promising a $10,000 scholarship. This thrusts him into the dep…

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Bottom of the World 57:39

11M ago57:39

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Send us a text 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 tha…

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The Tell Tale Heart 25:21

11M ago25:21

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Send us a text 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 th…

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The Cask of Amontillado 55:57

11M ago55:57

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Send us a text 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 susp…

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The Haunted Mill 59:37

12M ago59:37

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Send us a text 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.…

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July 1947 20:00

12M ago20:00

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Send us a text 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 …

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Donovan's Brain 59:15

12M ago59:15

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Send us a text 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 Doct…

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Sorry Wrong Number 57:14

12M ago57:14

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Send us a text 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 notice…

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The House in Cypress Canyon 39:23

12M ago39:23

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Send us a text 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…

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The Hitchhiker 27:31

12M ago27:31

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Send us a text 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 Ors…

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Polybius: The Arcade Game that Never Existed (Part 4) 27:02

1y ago27:02

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In this thrilling conclusion, the mysteries surrounding Polybius are about to be unraveled. Join us as Shivers Anthology dives into the pulse-pounding climax of an 80s legend that emerged in 2000. **Recap:** Previously, Victor Wolf (Marc Shawn Serrano) defied all odds to conquer the mysterious arcade game called Polybius, but Brad Smith’s (Christop…

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Legacy Small Group Leader Toolbox - October 2023 7:47

1y ago7:47

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Why do we do small groups? How do small groups connect to our mission? Why do we use that term and not “bible study” or “life group”?

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Polybius: The Arcade Game that Never Existed (Part 3) 32:46

1+ y ago32:46

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Polybius: The arcade game that never existed. Or did it? Listen as Shivers Anthology explores Polybius, one of the most infamous urban legends from gaming history. This 80s legend actually started in the year 2000 and grew in popularity as access to the internet made information widely available! Meet Victor Wolf (Marc Shawn Serrano), who claims to…

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Polybius: The Arcade Game that Never Existed (Part 2) 27:49

1+ y ago27:49

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Polybius: The arcade game that never existed. Or did it? Listen as Shivers Anthology explores Polybius, one of the most infamous urban legends from gaming history. This 80s legend actually started in the year 2000 and grew in popularity as access to the internet made information widely available! Meet Victor Wolf (Marc Shawn Serrano), who claims to…

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Polybius: The Arcade Game that Never Existed 26:44

1+ y ago26:44

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Polybius: The arcade game that never existed. Or did it? Listen as Shivers Anthology explores Polybius, one of the most infamous urban legends from gaming history. This 80s legend actually started in the year 2000 and grew in popularity as access to the internet made information widely available! Meet Victor Wolf (Marc Shawn Serrano), who claims to…

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