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The Whistler | Old Time Radio

Old Time Retro Radio

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 70

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

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12/02/2026
#94
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24/01/2026
#93

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The Whistler - Whistler Urge To Kill [episode 21] Broadcast 10/4/1942

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • Duration 29:33

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features The Whistler - Whistler Urge To Kill [episode 21] Broadcast 10/4/1942, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3binEpwXED7ZnHkn2sLKvU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whistler/id1852309858 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

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The Whistler - Whistler Jealousy [episode 20] Broadcast 9/27/1942

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • Duration 29:31

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features The Whistler - Whistler Jealousy [episode 20] Broadcast 9/27/1942, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3binEpwXED7ZnHkn2sLKvU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whistler/id1852309858 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

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The Whistler – “Dot-Dash Courtship” (1936-08-20)

Episode 13

Monday, December 8, 2025 • Duration 21:03

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A strange romance unfolds through secret codes and mysterious messages, drawing two lives together under unsettling circumstances. As hidden motives surface and the tension builds, an innocent courtship takes a dark turn, revealing the shadowy truth that only The Whistler can foretell. This rare early broadcast delivers the haunting atmosphere and moral irony that define the series. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Whistler and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #TheWhistler, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #MysteryDrama, #VintageRadio

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The Whistler – “Good Provider” (Mystery Radio Drama, 1936)

Episode 12

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 20:42

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A devoted husband with a dark secret becomes the center of a chilling and morally twisted tale in this early episode of The Whistler. Tension builds as quiet suspicion grows into something far more dangerous, capturing the eerie, cautionary style that made the series a mystery classic. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Whistler and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #TheWhistler, #MysteryRadio, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #ClassicMystery

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The Whistler – “The Saint’s Portrait” (Mystery Radio Drama, 1936)

Episode 11

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 20:58

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A mysterious painting, a hidden past, and a deadly secret intertwine in this early episode of The Whistler. With its trademark ominous narration and twisted storytelling, “The Saint’s Portrait” delivers classic suspense from the dawn of one of radio’s most iconic mystery series. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Whistler and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #TheWhistler, #MysteryRadio, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #ClassicMystery

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The Whistler – “The Green Water Kid” (Crime Mystery Radio Drama, 1943)

Episode 10

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 29:51

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In this classic episode of The Whistler, “The Green Water Kid,” a young man drifts into a world of danger when greed and betrayal lead to murder on the waterfront. Guided by the eerie, omniscient voice of the Whistler himself, this story of crime and consequence explores how even the smallest lie can spiral into tragedy. Suspenseful, haunting, and morally charged, it remains one of the most memorable tales from radio’s golden age of mystery. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Whistler and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #TheWhistler, #MysteryRadio, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #CrimeDrama

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The Whistler – “The Leadfield Boom” (Mystery Radio Drama, 1933)

Episode 9

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 25:14

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In The Whistler’s suspenseful episode “The Leadfield Boom,” a clever con artist sets his sights on a booming mining town, promising fortune to anyone who invests in his scheme. But as greed and deception intertwine, the whispers of fate begin to close in — reminding us that those who profit from lies often pay the highest price. Guided by the eerie voice of the Whistler himself, this chilling tale of ambition and downfall captures the essence of classic radio mystery at its finest. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Whistler and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #TheWhistler, #ClassicMystery, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #RetroDrama

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The Whistler – “The Sheriff of Skidoo” (Mystery Radio Drama, 1933)

Episode 8

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 23:15

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In this rare early broadcast of The Whistler, “The Sheriff of Skidoo” unfolds a tale of greed, betrayal, and justice in a desolate desert town. When a wandering lawman arrives in Skidoo, he discovers that beneath its quiet surface lies a deadly secret — and a town willing to kill to keep it buried. Guided by the eerie voice of the Whistler himself, this episode delivers all the suspense, irony, and dark morality that made the series one of radio’s most unforgettable mysteries. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Whistler and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #TheWhistler, #MysteryDrama, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #ClassicRadio

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The Whistler – “Desert Annie and the Reporter” (Mystery Radio Drama, 1933)

Episode 7

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 23:59

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In this haunting early broadcast of The Whistler, “Desert Annie and the Reporter” unravels a chilling tale of secrets, betrayal, and a deadly search for the truth. When a determined journalist crosses paths with a mysterious woman in the desolate wilderness, he uncovers a story far more sinister than he ever imagined. Guided by the eerie voice of the Whistler himself, this episode captures the trademark suspense and moral twists that made the series one of the most unforgettable in radio history. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Whistler and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #TheWhistler, #MysteryDrama, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #ClassicRadio

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Whistler, The Birthright (Anniversary #2) 1932-10-06

Episode 6

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 23:08

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In this haunting anniversary episode of The Whistler titled “Birthright,” fate delivers a cruel twist to a young man who inherits more than he bargained for. Guided by the eerie voice of The Whistler himself, this tale unravels with deception, guilt, and poetic justice at every turn. As the familiar whistle pierces the air, listeners are reminded that no secret remains buried forever. A masterclass in suspense and moral irony from radio’s golden age. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Whistler and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #TheWhistler, #MysteryRadio, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #ClassicSuspense

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