Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)
Stars on Suspense, published by Mean Streets Podcasts and owned by Jack Mooney, revisits classic 1940s and 1950s Suspense radio thrillers, spotlighting the Hollywood stars who performed them. The show has 573 episodes released weekly, with episodes typically running about two hours. Estimated downloads are 1,500 to 4,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $100 per host-read mid-roll.
Loyal classic-thriller audience across 573 weekly episodes since 2016
- Weekly episodes of about two hours feature Hollywood stars in classic Suspense radio dramas
- Apple Podcasts shows 460 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5
- No existing sponsors, so the host-read slot is uncluttered
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, archival audio drama, bonus episode
- Tone
- nostalgic, suspenseful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 2 hours for main episodes, 30 to 35 minutes for bonus episodes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and titles reference classic thrillers such as The Uninvited and Sunset Boulevard without flagged content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | starsonsuspense.libsyn.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1157625604 |
| RSS feed | starsonsuspense.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| BONUS - Friday Frights: Three Skeleton Key | 2026-10-16 | 32 min |
| Episode 471 - Stars of "The Spiral Staircase" | 2026-10-15 | 2 h 7 min |
| BONUS - Friday Frights: On a Country Road | 2026-10-09 | 32 min |
| Episode 470 - Stars of "The Uninvited" | 2026-10-08 | 2 h 4 min |
| BONUS - Friday Frights: Ghost Hunt | 2026-10-02 | 33 min |
| Episode 469 - Stars of "The Canterville Ghost" | 2026-10-01 | 2 h 36 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.
Presenting the biggest legends of Hollywood starring in "Suspense," radio's outstanding theater of thrills! Each week, we'll hear two chillers from this old time radio classic featuring one of the all-time great stars of stage and screen.
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About Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)
Stars on Suspense is an old time radio podcast from Mean Streets Podcasts that revisits the classic Suspense series, with each episode spotlighting a Hollywood star who appeared in its thrillers. According to the show website, it presents two chillers per week, with the feed listing 573 episodes released weekly since September 2016. Jack Mooney is listed as the owner in the RSS feed, and the website describes the show as a tribute to radio's theater of thrills.
Main episodes run about two hours, with bonus episodes around 30 to 35 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 460 ratings with an average of 4.6, which suggests a committed listener base. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be concentrated in the United States and skew toward adults over 35.
No sponsors are visible in the feed. Estimated downloads of 1,500 to 4,000 per episode put a host-read mid-roll at roughly $40 to $100 per episode, a good fit for classic film, streaming, nostalgia, or audiobook brands seeking an engaged niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio) can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)
How much does Stars on Suspense charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 1,500 to 4,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $100. Figures are estimates derived from Apple Podcasts ratings and show signals, not published download numbers.
What is Stars on Suspense about?
Stars on Suspense revisits classic Suspense radio thrillers from the 1940s and 1950s, with each episode spotlighting a Hollywood star from stage, screen, or radio. It publishes weekly with main episodes of about two hours.
How do I contact Stars on Suspense about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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