The Shiver Show

Written by: Time Warp Studios
  • Summary

  • The Shiver Show brings you strange and chilling tales of crime, horror and science fiction. We showcase old time radio shows, as well as new audio dramas. If you love suspense fiction, you've come to the right place.

    Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn talk about what makes each of these dramas so special - whether it be their creepy music, compelling voice actors, spooky sound effects or timeless themes.

    Now, turn off the lights, curl up in a safe place, and get ready to have your pants scared off.

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Episodes
  • The Thing on the Fourble Board
    Feb 7 2025

    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!

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    35 mins
  • The Hitchhiker - Old Time Radio Horror
    Feb 3 2025

    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!

    Watch us on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast

    Follow The Shiver Show
    https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
    or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com

    Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow




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    43 mins
  • The Time Machine - Old Time Radio Science Fiction
    Jan 27 2025

    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!

    Watch us on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast

    Follow The Shiver Show
    https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow
    or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com

    Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow




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    42 mins

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