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Captain Midnight - “Mysterious Voice” (1940), the finale, episodes 27-33

The last five episodes of Captain Midnight - “The Mysterious Voice,” continued from the previous podcast episode.

Captain Midnight - “Mysterious Voice” (1940), continued, episodes 20-26

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Captain Midnight - “Mysterious Voice” (1940), continued, episodes 13-19

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Captain Midnight - “Mysterious Voice” (1940), continued, episodes 6-12

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A Pre-War Heroic Radio Serial Begins | Captain Midnight - “Mysterious Voice” (1940) episodes 1-5

A classic radio adventure serial — plus bonus commentary and context after the opening arc. Captain Midnight – “The Mysterious Voice” (Episodes 1–5, 1940) Step back into the golden age of radio with Captain Midnight, one of the most influential juvenile adventure series of the prewar era. In this 1940 story arc, “The Mysterious Voice,” Captain Midnight and his organization confront an unseen antagonist whose disembodied broadcasts threaten order through secrecy, intimidation, and psychological warfare. Told across daily episodes, the story unfolds through escalating cliffhangers designed to sustain tension rather than resolve it. This presentation includes Episodes 1 through 5, framed with commentary to introduce the serial form and its historical context. Together, these episodes establish the threat, the hero, and the narrative machinery that carries the story forward. After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes context — including Captain Midnight’s origins, the cultural role of juvenile radio serials, and why long-form suspense mattered to American audiences on the eve of World War II. For listeners who wish to continue, Episodes 6 through 33 follow without interruption, allowing the complete serial to play as originally intended. Originally aired: 1940 Approx. runtime: 80 minutes (Episodes 1–5) Website: theporcupinepresents.com [http://theporcupinepresents.com]