The Shiver Show

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 voice acting.  By the end you will agree - t...

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 this noir masterpiece with its themes of lust, ambition, and b...

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 underbelly of 1940's San Francisco in pursuit of justice and the t...

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 immersive soundscapes and the captivating performances of Ag...

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 performances in front of a live audience. The radio adaption is faithful t...

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! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, ple...

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  makes their skin crawl.   Thank you for listening!...

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 that will stun listeners.   Thank you for listening!   If you like...

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 the Allens, a wealthy family living in West Virginia.  Poe’s fost...

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 suspenseful and psychologically intense narrative. Co-hosts Mary La...

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. The Haunted Mill will have you checking over your should...

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 without a bit of screaming? The original recording is old and...

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 Orson Welles.  The Hitchhiker is considered an all...

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 you!  Co-hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn dig into this fabulo...

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 noticed a well-dressed woman with an obnoxious manner in the...

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  Doctor Patrick Cory (and Donovan).  Mary Labrie and co-hos...