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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2026 · 20 MIN

There Will Come Soft Rains - Old Time Radio Sci-Fi

from The Shiver Show · host Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn

Step into a strangely familiar and deeply unsettling future in, 'There Will Come Soft Rains,' a 1950 episode of Dimension X, adapted from the haunting story by Ray Bradbury.  The house cooks the meals, cleans the rooms, sets the table, and announces the time. Everything is automated and running perfectly… but where is everyone?Short, atmospheric and surprisingly profound, this bitter-sweet tale asks some big questions about technology, humanity—and the price of convenience. Join Mary and Greg after the show for a full debrief on this sci-fi journey from the golden era radio.  Thank you for listening!   If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradioFollow The Shiver Show  https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at  https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

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Step into a strangely familiar and deeply unsettling future in, 'There Will Come Soft Rains,' a 1950 episode of Dimension X, adapted from the haunting story by Ray Bradbury. The house cooks the meals, cleans the rooms, sets the table, and announces the time. Everything is automated and running perfectly… but where is everyone? Short, atmospheric and surprisingly profound, this bitter-sweet tale asks some big questions about technology, humanity—and the price of convenience. Join Mary an...

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