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Host : Greg Bell
WHEN RADIO WAS features digitally-restored episodes of classic old-time radio. This highly popular show is hosted by old-time radio expert Greg Bell.

It's a fun, family-friendly show for listeners of every generation.

WHEN RADIO WAS presents classic shows including Abbott & Costello, Sam Spade, Hopalong Cassidy, The Shadow, Fibber McGee and Molly, The Jack Benny Show, Gang Busters, Gunsmoke, Suspense, Dragnet, and many more.

Be sure to check out The Official WHEN RADIO WAS Website to visit the store, get free downloads, learn about old-time radio, and more.

Upcoming Episodes
 
November 17, 2025
The Jack Benny Program & The Couple Next Door
Now, we present a 1939 episode of the iconic Jack Benny Program. Then, the laughs continue with The Couple Next Door.
 
November 18, 2025
The Weird Circle & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter
We open with a Halloween-worthy tale emanating from The Weird Circle. Then, we move from the completely weird to the relatively normalcy of Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.
 
November 19, 2025
The Jimmy Durante Show & Superman
On today's menu, we serve up the comedy of The Jimmy Durante Show from the NBC Network, followed by a generous helping of counterfeit cash on Superman.
 
November 20, 2025
I Was a Communist for the FBI & Chandu the Magician
Up first, it's cold war intrigue with I Was a Communist for the FBI! Then, we bring you the next installment of the popular supernatural adventure series, Chandu the Magician.
 
November 21, 2025
The Whistler & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Today, it's another pair of CBS/Hollywood-produced programs. First, we present a tale of mystery and terror, courtesy of The Whistler. That's followed by the Part 1 of "The Midas Touch Matter," on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
Recent Episodes
 
November 14, 2025
Mr. District Attorney & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Today starts with a 1952 episode of the courtroom drama Mr. District Attorney, followed the next installment of "The Perling Matter" on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
 
November 13, 2025
Gunsmoke & Chandu the Magician
We open today with the 1870s Old West action of Gunsmoke, followed by a trip to the supernatural, with Chandu the Magician.
 
November 12, 2025
Fibber McGee & Molly & Superman
Today, we feature episodes from two of the cornerstones of the Golden Age of Radio: first, Fibber McGee & Molly, followed by the next episode of "Superman vs. Kryptonite" on Superman.
 
November 11, 2025
Philip Marlowe & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter
First up, Gerald Mohr stars as the hardboiled private dick Philip Marlowe. Then, we go to 1946 for the classic daytime soap Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter.
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