Discover how old-time radio turned sound into spine-tingling stories! Join Steve Darnall for a thrilling journey through mystery and horror classics from radio’s unforgettable Golden Age.
Step into the “Theater of the Mind” with Steve Darnall as he explores the chilling, imaginative world of radio’s mystery and horror shows—including Escape, Inner Sanctum, and Lights Out. Using spine-tingling sound clips, this engaging presentation reveals how voices, music, and sound effects created unforgettable and often frightening scenes for listeners across the country.
Steve Darnall is a nationally known radio historian, writer, and presenter. Since 2005, he has been the publisher of Nostalgia Digest and, since 2009, the host of Those Were the Days, a long-running radio show celebrating the Golden Age of Radio. A lifelong fan of classic broadcasts, Steve first discovered vintage radio at age 12 and began his own radio journey shortly after, eventually reviving his high school show Radio’s Golden Age in 2023 on KXEL-AM.
Steve’s career spans broadcasting, comic books, and journalism. He’s written for publications such as Chicago Tribune and Hero Illustrated, collaborated with Alex Ross on DC Comics’ Uncle Sam, and served as a radio consultant on Ken Burns’ Country Music and the film Being the Ricardos. With humor, history, and a deep appreciation for classic audio storytelling, Steve Darnall brings radio’s rich legacy vividly to life.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
