Detective and Mystery – Retro Radio Podcast
564 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 80 ratingsSharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more.
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Nero Wolfe – The Girl Who Cried Wolfe. ep9, 501215
April 25, 2024 15:42 - 28 minutes - 6.59 MBThat chair born genius, and mountain of a man among detectives is back, when a cute red head comes calling. Mary Dunning is a secretary at the ecological foundation, an…
Mr. Keen ,Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Ruthless Murderers. 491027
April 25, 2024 14:24 - 28 minutes - 9.95 MBMr. Keen gets a visit from a thug who he put into jail five years ago. He had vowed to get revenge on Mr. Keen, but now he comes only…
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Restless Day. ep15 ,490108
April 23, 2024 14:24 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBIt had been a long hard restless night that ended a hard week. All Philip wants to do is get some rest. Good luck. A case comes to Marlowe from…
Philo Vance – Deep Sea Murder Case. ep57, 490809
April 21, 2024 14:24 - 26 minutes - 7.62 MBA son drops his father off for a fishing excursion, but the only boat captain on the dock refuses to be hired. The wealthy man doesn’t take no for an…
Richard Diamond – The House Of Mystery Case. ep33, 491210
April 18, 2024 14:24 - 29 minutes - 27 MBA desperate widow has an assignment involving a strange man of mysticism. Richard gets to the point and figures there’s an inheritance involved, but agrees to spend the night in…
Nick Carter – Records Of Death. ep41, 440122
April 18, 2024 09:24 - 29 minutes - 6.73 MBA box of homemade recordings, bought at a consignment shop, may point to a murder. Are there any clues that Nick can go on to begin to unravel the mystery?…
Rogue’s Gallery – Little Old Lady. ep24, 451129
April 16, 2024 10:24 - 29 minutes - 27 MBTo distract himself from a missed love connection, and a depleted bank account, Rogue finds himself with a job. A woman with cash is looking for love. The man she’s…
21st Precinct – The Brother. ep40, 540414
April 14, 2024 09:42 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBIt was a dark and foggy night, and traffic accidents ruled the night in the 21st Precinct. As the shift of uniformed patrolmen march out to take to the streets,…
Adventures of Sam Spade – Rushlight Diamond. 480704
April 12, 2024 13:24 - 28 minutes - 6.6 MBBernardine is still filling in for Sam’s usual secretary, Effie. Relive the latest adventure as Sam gives his report. He had been hired on for a wealthy family to safeguard…
Philip Marlowe – The Anniversary Gift. ep79, 500411
April 11, 2024 15:42 - 29 minutes - 6.72 MBGet this and get it straight! It’s time for another episode with Gerald Moore, as Philip Marlowe. A long-distance phone from a recently released convict has Philip rushing to help…
Secrets of Scotland Yard – The Brothers Staunton. 1957
April 06, 2024 12:42 - 5 MBIt may be unusual to say something good about a murderer, but the strange case of the brothers Staunton is one where a certain virtue comes into play. An artist…
Sherlock Holmes – Adventure Of The Superfluous Pearl. ep126, 440522
April 03, 2024 09:24 - 20 minutes - 4.83 MBCalled on for possibly the most difficult and dangerous kind of cases, Holmes has to solve a mystery at a lady’s social circle. The matter involves a missing string of…
Tales of the Texas Rangers – Hanging by a Thread. ep20, 501126
March 28, 2024 15:42 - 5 MBSheriff Hanson is alerted that George Hawks can be found dead, and hanging in his barn. After visiting the scene, he calls the Texas Rangers when signs that it might…
Let George Do It – The Host of Casa Diablo. ep127, 490328
March 28, 2024 14:25 - 30 minutes - 6.94 MBGeorge and Brooksie are enjoying a little border town when their fun is intruded upon by a hardcase who tries to pick fights with George, and put the moves on…
Dragnet – The Big Ruling. ep316, 550906
March 27, 2024 10:42 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBWorking the Narcotics Department, Joe Friday puts a stop to a drug ring. As Joe and Frank get ready for their case, they share a few words over coffee. A…
Philip Marlowe – The Green Flame. ep26, 490326
March 26, 2024 14:23 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBGetting ready for a big dinner on the town, Marlowe has his plans put on hold when a business woman phones him. The powerful woman makes it worth Philip’s time,…
Secrets Of Scotland Yard – Bone from a Voice Box. ep5, 1957
March 23, 2024 12:42 - 5 MBIn a visit to Scotland Yard’s Black Museum, we find the items related to the close of a successful murder case. In voiceover and drama, we roll the clock back…
Let George Do It – Four Sided Triangle. ep126, 490321
March 21, 2024 14:24 - 30 minutes - 6.88 MBPersonal notice: Danger is his stock in trade. If you’ve found yourself in a barrel of trouble, call George Valentine for full details. Today’s adventure begins with a man who…
Philip Marlowe – The Dancing Hands. ep25, 490319
March 19, 2024 14:20 - 29 minutes - 6.86 MBIdentical twins are at the center of Marlowe’s investigation. Going to meet his new client, he takes in a nightclub act where the twins perform on stage. Philip gets a…
Let George Do It – The Motive is Murder. ep125, 490314
March 14, 2024 14:22 - 30 minutes - 6.89 MBA man claims to have committed two murders, seemingly unconnected, but the odd killer wants his artistic work to be recognized. He wants George to investigate, and show the world…
Whitehall1212 – Murder Of Margery Ashley. ep15 ,520302
March 14, 2024 07:41 - 5 MBOr, The Case of Air Cadet Gordon. Scotland Yard opens its official files to share true crime stories. The names have been changed, but the facts are real. Exhibits in…
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Eighty Five Little Minks. ep41, 500314
March 13, 2024 15:42 - 5 MBWhen a department store is robbed of 85 mink coats, Johnny is on the scene to investigate. He arrives in time to converge with reporters and cameramen for the aftermath…
Philip Marlowe – The Grim Hunters. ep24, 490312
March 12, 2024 14:20 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBIt’s a case of cat and mouse, and the hunter is about to be the hunted. Philip is lured into a scavenger hunt party as one of the items on…
Whitehall1212 – Casmere Is Murdered. 520113
March 09, 2024 08:41 - 29 minutes - 6.77 MBAlbert is an informant who is fishing for a little cash from the Scotland Yard inspector. There’s not a lot of interest in the information, other than to keep the…
Let George Do It – The Round About Murder. ep124, 490307
March 07, 2024 15:24 - 29 minutes - 6.76 MBA man is accused of murder, and writes to George Valentine for help. He makes the crazy claim that he did kill her, but it wasn’t murder. How can that…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Murder Ain’t Minor. ep14, 490807
March 06, 2024 15:24 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBAt insurance investigation he’s an expert. At filling out his expense report, he’s an absolute genius. Johnny Dollar is on the track of a missing girl. The search begins on…
Philip Marlowe – The Friend From Detroit. ep23, 490305
March 05, 2024 15:20 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBBeing awakened by his friend from Detroit in the middle of the night, Philip Marlowe springs into action to find the missing wife. It doesn’t take long for Marlowe to…
Secrets Of Scotland Yard – Bloody Belgium. 1957
March 02, 2024 13:42 - 5 MBThe inspectors of Scotland Yard are called on to help with a murder that took place in Belgium during the time of World War 2. The murder took place during…
21st Precinct – Case Of The Fall. ep17, 531027
February 29, 2024 09:42 - 5 MBA short episode that ends early. As desk sergeant Burns and Captain Canelli discuss matters of police station administration, a robber has been picked up. If Leroy’s story is to…
Barry Craig – Case of the Corpse On Delivery. 511031
February 28, 2024 07:42 - 5 MBOr, The Bail Jumper. A weary Barry Craig puts up his feet and waits for a bail bondsman to fill him in on a big job. it’s worth 10% of…
Black Museum – A French English Dictionary. ep15, 520412
February 27, 2024 08:42 - 5 MBMany different articles can be used for murder, or at least connected in a key way to murder. The featured item today is a French English dictionary. How in the…
Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Murder In The Air. 440224
February 24, 2024 10:24 - 5 MBAfter a long night of work with his secretary, Mr. Keen discovers a woman hiding in his closet. She is desperate for help. She thinks someone is trying to kill…
Boston Blackie – Cover Up For Mary. ep18, 450509
February 22, 2024 11:24 - 5 MBMary talks with her old boyfriend. She tries to break up, and he thinks she is jilting him for Boston Blackie. When he tries to get rough, she pulls a…
Box 13 – The Clay Pigeon. ep51, 490807
February 21, 2024 15:24 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBA curious adventure awaits Dan when Mr. Alexander sends him a letter full of cryptic clues. Dan is to make an appointment with a doctor, but the doctor refuses to…
Bulldog Drummond – Blind Mans Bluff
February 20, 2024 07:24 - 5 MBStan is a poor Begger whose murder gets the attention of Bulldog Drummond. Why would someone want to rob the homeless man? The trail leads to Chandler, but the witness…
Candy Matson – Valley Of The Moon. ep25, 491227
February 17, 2024 15:24 - 5 MBChristmas festivities of the past couple days have Candy Matson all tuckered out. She plans to go into hibernation for a while and avoid the world until New Years Eve…
Casey, Crime Photographer – The Gentle Strangler. ep182, 470424
February 15, 2024 13:24 - 5 MBThe show opens to a scene of the murder of a judge. When Casey, and the cops investigate, the prime suspect is a criminal who has vowed revenge on those…
Crime Club – A Pitch In Time. ep37, 470807
February 10, 2024 13:24 - 5 MBThe cops and Firemen are planning a big baseball match. The young, trusting rookie cop is trusted with getting the team equipment to the game, as well as be the…
Danger, Doctor Danfield – The Case of the Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bills. ep19, 46122
February 09, 2024 12:24 - 5 MBAudio is a bit muffled sounding. As Rusty Fairfax and Doc Danfield go out for the evening, his reputation precedes him. Also, Dan seems to have passed a counterfeit $10…
Dragnet – The Big Press. ep338, 560207
February 07, 2024 12:42 - 5 MBJoe and Frank are working the Forgery Detail. The ring of crooks seems to have a printing press to crank out bogus checks. They even have their bases covered at…
Dragnet – The Big Missus. ep312, 550809
February 03, 2024 11:54 - 5 MBBurglaries are plaguing the city, and Joe Friday is working the Robbery Detail to put a stop to it. In the police station, Joe and partner, Frank Smith talk the…
Let George Do It – End Of Summer. ep149, 490829
February 01, 2024 15:24 - 5 MBGeorge responds to a letter from Roseann, a woman who claims her sister and husband are missing. But is there something else that’s bothering Roseann? Marsha and Richard are the…
Frank Merrywell – The Stolen Masterpiece. 480605
February 01, 2024 14:24 - 28 minutes - 3.64 MBWith the school term at Yale over, Frank and Bart make summer plans. In New York, they are to make a cash payment at an art studio, and have the…
Molle Mystery Theater (AFRS) A Death Is Caused. 451012
January 31, 2024 11:22 - 5 MBA pair of smartly dressed women might appear as they would in any city in America, but the two we look in on in this tropical diner discuss the matter…
Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Silver Dagger Murder Case. 491013
January 25, 2024 15:21 - 5 MBIn the elaborately furnished study, a woman sits at a desk, unaware that she is so close to death. An intruder silently enters. All we hear is her reactions, and…
Mr.. and Mrs. North – Deadly Innocent
January 25, 2024 09:22 - 24 minutes - 5.6 MBEvelyn is a disabled woman who is friends with Pam North. Though Jerry is tired at the end of his day, Pam insists they visit their friend. There’s something wrong…
Nero Wolfe – The Impolite Corpse. ep8, 501208
January 20, 2024 16:40 - 28 minutes - 6.58 MBMr. Channing is a high-powered business executive, not tolerating insolence in employees. He had once had a thing with his secretary, Brenda, but the rude exec now thinks of her…
Nick Carter – Nine Hours To Live. ep40, 440115
January 19, 2024 10:20 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOr, Nick Carter and the Death House Mystery. A last-minute conference finds a death row inmate with only hours to live, calling on help from Nick Carter. Johnny isn’t hoping…
Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Old Acquaintance. ep14, 481226
January 18, 2024 14:24 - 5 MBIt’s New Years Eve and Marlowe needs to help a man with some woman problems. Shots ring out, but the shooter gets away. Who wants the man to keep from…