What is RUSC?

RUSC (short for R U Sitting Comfortably) is a membership site that my wife, Joy, and I -- both avid fans of old-time-radio -- started 10 years ago with one objective:

We wanted to build a website with the best compilation of old-time-radio shows available anywhere, where enthusiasts like ourselves could stop by anytime -- day or night, 24/7 -- and enjoy listening to as many of their favorite old-time-radio shows as they want.

Today, we're gratified to know that our humble website is widely acknowledged as the best old-time-radio (OTR) website on the Internet.

• Hilarious COMEDY classics - like Fibber McGee and Father Knows Best
• Thrilling DETECTIVE stories - like The Adventures of Sam Spade and Nero Wolfe
• Gripping DRAMA - like Lux Radio and Dr. Kildare
• Fun-filled JUVENILE adventures - like Speed Gibson and Tarzan
• Mind-expanding QUIZ SHOWS - like You Bet Your Life and Information Please
• Riveting SCI-FI action - like X Minus 1 and 2000 Plus
• Heart-pounding THRILLERS - like Suspense and Quiet Please
• Wild, wild WESTERNS - like Gunsmoke and Six Shooter
• Foot-tapping VARIETY AND MUSIC SHOWS - like Al Jolson Show and Glenn Miller

[Click here to view a partial list of the shows in the various categories.]

ALL of the wonderful shows in RUSC's library are available for you to download to your own computer.  Once you have downloaded the shows you want, here are just some of the ways you can enjoy them:

1 You can listen to them directly from your computer.
2 You can transfer them to a portable MP3 player.
3 If you have a CD burner, you can burn the shows onto a compact disc,
       and you can listen to it on your stereo or while driving in your car.
4 You can connect your PC to your stereo and record the shows onto cassette

So there you have it!  When you become a member of RUSC, you can download and listen to all the old-time-radio shows you want -- for FREE.  Unlike other old-time radio websites that charge a considerable amount of money for the privilege of listening to the old-time-radio shows (typically $.99 to $12.99 per CD), RUSC is a not-for-profit, family-run website.  All the old-time-radio shows are made available free of charge to RUSC members -- and membership costs only $7.50* a month!

*Membership fees go towards covering hardware costs, server space, bandwidth, general administration, and maintenance of the site.

Within minutes ...
you'll be downloading
old-time-radio shows like a pro!

The RUSC website has been designed to be very easy to use.  Even if you're a complete novice, you'll be downloading shows to your computer within minutes -- and if you ever do run into a problem, Joy and I are always happy to help in whatever way we can.

Many of our members are so happy with RUSC that they've vowed to be lifetime members.  Joy and I are convinced that you, too, will feel the same way.  Here's what some of our members have to say:
 

11 reasons why you'll
love being a member of RUSC

There are many reasons why members truly enjoy RUSC.  For some, it is the amazing variety of shows available -- many of which are hard-to-find anywhere on the Web.  For others, it's the ease of use, the daily updates, or the superb sound quality.  For still others, it's the RUSC-On-Demand feature that provides hours of uninterrupted listening without the need to download the shows one at a time as you finish listening to each show.  

Here are just some of the benefits that RUSC membership offers you:

1. Unlimited access to over 20,000 of the best old-time-radio shows.
2. New shows added daily (apart from Wednesday when joy and I take a break)
3. All shows in standard MP3 format.
4. All shows include brief reviews to help you decide which to download
5. All shows include relevant details, such as running time, size, and broadcast information
6. Fully searchable by show name, date, series,episode, etc
7. Two easy ways to download.  A handy basket feature lets you put all the shows you want in your basket and then download them when it's convenient for you. If you're in a rush you can download immediately using the "Download Now" button.
8. Membership is just $7.50 per month (or even less if you choose the quarterly or annual membership).
9. A friendly site run by Joy and me, who are both willing to go the extra mile to provide you with as much enjoyment from these old-time-radio shows as possible. 
10. No pop-up windows or banner ads
11. High speed server, fast page-loads and downloads -- and superb sound quality.

If you have any questions I've not answered here or on the FAQ page (Frequently Asked Questions) don't hesitate to send me an e-mail.

Joy and I look forward to having you join our family of old-time-radio enthusiasts.  We promise that your journey into the magical world of old-time-radio will be an adventure you'll never forget!

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