{"podcast":{"title":"Old Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio Programs","slug":"old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908","podcast_index_feed_id":6527908,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5919985/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6e3e279176644e0e3e9cb0e0e3d49da2.jpg","author":"Adam Graham","episode_count":146,"summary":"Get ready for the first-ever snackable Old Time Radio podcast, featuring mostly obscure treasures from radio's golden age. Each week listen for a bite-sized sample of the Golden Age of Radio and journey back to the twentieth century. Gain keen insights into life in the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s through short-form old-time radio programs including comedic moments, full-cast short audio dramas, stories from the greatest storytellers of the past, powerful dramatic readings, and even memorable old time radio ads. Unearth legends and rediscover those who have long been forgotten, all while gaining keen insights into life in a world that was. Each episode brings you self-contained short programs or excerpts from longer programs, skillfully introduced by Adam, who provides brief commentary and historical background. For history enthusiasts seeking a tantalizing trip through time, the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon awaits you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T20:19:56.259477+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908"},"episode":{"title":"Guest Star: Truth or Consequences","slug":"guest-star-truth-or-consequences","published_at":"2026-04-13T10:00:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/guest-star-truth-or-consequences","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-star-truth-or-consequences--71283140","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71283140/sw0120.mp3","summary":"This episode presents a special Guest Star adaptation of the long-running quiz show Truth or Consequences, hosted by Ralph Edwards. Originally created as a fast-paced blend of trivia, comedy, and audience participation, the program challenged contestants to answer simple questions—or face humorous and often unpredictable consequences. In this condensed version, listeners experience the show’s signature mix of playful deception, audience interaction, and offbeat stunts. From a tongue-in-cheek “mind-reading” experiment to a lighthearted comedy test involving an unsuspecting participant, the episode captures the spirit that made Truth or Consequences one of the most enduring entertainment programs of its era. Produced as part of a public service broadcast promoting U.S. Savings Bonds, this adaptation also reflects how popular entertainment formats were used to support national initiatives in the postwar years. Subscribe to the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon at https://www.snackwagon.net Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support .","meta_description":"This episode presents a special Guest Star adaptation of the long-running quiz show Truth or Consequences, hosted by Ralph Edwards. Originally created as…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1218,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/episodes/guest-star-truth-or-consequences/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/guest-star-truth-or-consequences.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}