The Adventures of Philip Marlowe / Suspense (Old Time Radio Variety)

🕵️ Classic Radio Rewind #72: “The Heat Wave” & “The Name of the Beast”

Get ready to sweat—this week on Classic Radio Rewind, we turn up the temperature with two unforgettable broadcasts from the golden age of radio!

🌡️ First, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe hits hard with “The Heat Wave” (1950), a sweltering noir that pits Marlowe against sun-scorched deception, desperate ambition, and a curiously valuable antique. When a simple delivery turns into a murder mystery, it’s up to Marlowe to keep his cool and crack the case.

😱 Then, we venture into darker psychological terrain with Suspense’s chilling tale, “The Name of the Beast” (1954). This gripping drama explores the fine line between sanity and obsession, as a man grapples with forces—real or imagined—that threaten to consume him. Featuring a haunting performance and razor-sharp writing, it’s one story that lingers long after the closing credits.

Classic Radio Rewind is an Old Time Radio podcast featuring classic radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio, including mystery, suspense, crime, detective, horror, westerns, comedy, and sci-fi.

Each episode brings you carefully curated Old Time Radio broadcasts with original air dates, cast information, and historical context, preserving the timeless storytelling of vintage radio drama. From gripping mystery and crime stories to chilling horror and suspense, Classic Radio Rewind delivers the best of classic radio entertainment.

Listen to legendary Old Time Radio series like Suspense, Dragnet, Gunsmoke, Fibber McGee & Molly, and The Shadow, along with rare and hard-to-find episodes that capture the full range of Golden Age radio. Whether you enjoy detective stories, western adventures, comedy classics, or sci-fi thrillers, there’s something here for every Old Time Radio fan.

Classic Radio Rewind is part of the WOTR Radio Network, also featuring Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA—dedicated to preserving and sharing classic radio shows for modern audiences. New episodes are released regularly, making this podcast a top destination for Old Time Radio lovers and new listeners alike.

Relive the Golden Age of Radio and discover why Old Time Radio continues to captivate audiences today.