Old Time Radio Westerns
Storytelling
Step into the past with the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, where we proudly present digitally restored classic Western radio dramas in a way that transcends the limitations of their original recordings. Immerse yourself in the golden age of radio, now reborn with a richness and clarity that surpasses the vintage versions. As specialists in digital restoration, we’ve meticulously enhanced every episode, elevating the audio quality to new heights. The sounds of birds chirping, the creak of a saloon door, the thundering hooves of a pursuing posse, and the crack of gunfire are now delivered with a richness and depth that breathes new life into these timeless tales of the Wild West. Our podcast is a homage to the iconic shows like Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, and many more. Each episode is a journey into the untamed frontier, featuring the captivating performances of legendary radio actors and the vivid storytelling that once enthralled audiences nationwide.
Location:
United States
Description:
Step into the past with the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, where we proudly present digitally restored classic Western radio dramas in a way that transcends the limitations of their original recordings. Immerse yourself in the golden age of radio, now reborn with a richness and clarity that surpasses the vintage versions. As specialists in digital restoration, we’ve meticulously enhanced every episode, elevating the audio quality to new heights. The sounds of birds chirping, the creak of a saloon door, the thundering hooves of a pursuing posse, and the crack of gunfire are now delivered with a richness and depth that breathes new life into these timeless tales of the Wild West. Our podcast is a homage to the iconic shows like Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, and many more. Each episode is a journey into the untamed frontier, featuring the captivating performances of legendary radio actors and the vivid storytelling that once enthralled audiences nationwide.
Twitter:
@otrwesterns
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.otrwesterns.com/
Email:
podcast@otrwesterns.com
Episodes
The Dead Outlaw | The Lone Ranger (02-21-51)
6/9/2025
Original Air Date: February 21, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:32:54
The Hornets Nest | Lightning Jim (1952)
6/9/2025
Original Air Date: 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Lightning JimPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:31:19
Miss East Goes West with Jean Rogers | All Star Western Theatre (08-11-46)
6/9/2025
An Eastern lady inherits a ranch out West that's being plagued by cattle rustlers. Original Air Date: August 11, 1946Host: Andrew RhynesShow: All Star Western TheatrePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jean Rogers Announcer:• Cottonseed Clark Song List:• Santa Fe Trail• Oklahoma Hills• To Each is His Own Music:• Foy Willing and The Riders of...
Duration:00:30:34
Gabriel Starbuck – The Six Shooter (11-22-53)
6/8/2025
Gabe Starbuck is getting too old to be the sheriff any more, and the town thinks the job should go to a younger man. Original Air Date: November 22, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Six ShooterPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• James Stewart (Britt Ponset) Special Guests:• Herb Vigran• John Stephenson• Lamont Johnson• Dal McKennon• Bill...
Duration:00:30:41
Line Trouble – Gunsmoke (06-26-60)
6/8/2025
Original Air Date: June 26, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:26:02
The Sound Heard Round the World | Adventures in Research (02-06-51)
6/8/2025
The Story of the telegraph Original Air Date: February 06, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Narrator:• Paul Shannon Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:16:42
The Return Of The Masked Man | The Lone Ranger (07-29-40)
6/8/2025
Original Air Date: July 29, 1940Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Earle Graser (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:33:43
One Fresh Onion | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (05-22-53)
6/7/2025
Original Air Date: May 22, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Clayton Post• Barney Phillips• Frank Gerstle• Tim Graham• Dusty Walker Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...
Duration:00:31:04
Homely Girl | Gunsmoke (06-19-60)
6/7/2025
Miss Erma Crown is a lonely homely woman, she has come to Dodge because she believes that there should be men in the area that are so lonely and desperate for a woman’s company that they will desire even her. Hook Mather has been dumped by his unfaithful woman, he makes a wreck out of...
Duration:00:30:05
An Outlaw Manhunt | The Lone Ranger (07-26-40)
6/7/2025
Original Air Date: July 26, 1940Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Earle Graser (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:31:51
Then There Was One | The Lone Ranger (02-19-51)
6/6/2025
Original Air Date: February 19, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:28:05
Junior Badman | Hopalong Cassidy (11-17-51)
6/5/2025
Original Air Date: November 17, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Hopalong CassidyPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Boyd (Hopalong Cassidy)• Andy Clyde (California Carlson) Creator:• Clarence Mulford Producer:• Walter White Jr. Music:• Albert Glaser Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:29:06
Red Foley and Rod Brasfield | Grand Ole Opry (02-23-49)
6/5/2025
Original Air Date: February 23, 1949Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Grand Ole OpryPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:28:32
The Bridge | The Lone Ranger (02-16-51)
6/5/2025
Original Air Date: February 16, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:31:42
Man on the Trail | Challenge of the Yukon (01-15-52)
6/4/2025
Original Air Date: January 15, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:32:03
Winter Range War | The Lone Ranger (02-14-51)
6/4/2025
Original Air Date: February 14, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:30:19
The Warrant | Have Gun Will Travel (08-21-60)
6/4/2025
Original Air Date: August 21, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Vic Perrin• Harry Bartell Writer:• Ray Kemper Producer:• Frank Paris Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:26:40
Hitchhiker – Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-10-52)
6/4/2025
An escaped convict hitch-hikes a ride on a country road in an attempt to bypass the road blocks. Original Air Date: February 10, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Tim Graham• Lou Krugman• Nestor Paiva• Ed Begley• Herb Ellis...
Duration:00:30:43
Jealousy | Gunsmoke (06-04-55)
6/4/2025
Original Air Date: June 04, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Virginia Gregg• Harry Bartell• Don Diamond Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit music from:...
Duration:00:31:34
Tactless Sheriff | The Cisco Kid (08-03-54)
6/3/2025
Original Air Date: August 03, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Cisco KidPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jack Mather (Cisco)• Harry Lang (Poncho) Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:29:58