We are CRAP NOIR – a podcast team dedicated to bringing you some subpar jokes along with a moderately funny twist on the classic noir genre and detective radio shows of years past. Beth is a downtrodden twenty-something – completely SHOCKED that no one wants to hire her with her oddly specific and definitely legitimate Master’s degree in Detective Literature. She spends her time searching Craiglist for jobs that require her highly-sought-after expertise, thanks to the free WiFi at local New Jersey coffee shop, The Big Steam. She bugs her favorite mediocre barista, Jim Jam, for hours on end so her mother believes she isn’t an unemployable failure. Luckily for Beth, her first case finally emerges when friendly farm chicken, Esmeralda, disappears. Time to see if Beth’s degree holds up in the real-world! Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram @crapnoir
Send us a textWelcome to the post-holiday slump! Shake off those winter blues with this classic from the Steely Mans!
Beth follows a lead on Johnnie but not without baaaad consequences.
Pull up a seat as the team records Ep. 5: A Fruitless Flashback.
We interrupt this podcast for a brief message from our writer.
Beth looks for leads surrounding her sister's disappearance; though, new arrivals may make matters more messy.
Take a listen behind the scenes of the second virtual episode recorded during the onset of the pandemic.
At a loss of how to help with Eliza's case, Johnnie looks to Jim Jam for advice.
Listen behind the scenes of the first of two virtual episodes that the team recorded during the onset of the pandemic.
Beth tries to remedy a snafu in Charlie's case, even when it leads her to a hot spot she'd rather avoid.
An intriguing teaser trailer for the long-awaited fourth chapter of CRAP NOIR.
Do you hear that? Olsen Farm's fresh produce and friendly animal residents are calling you!
Hear the debut single from Betty Belter's new EP, "Bellowing with Betty Belter" at Indie Lounge's Open Mic Night!(We'd like to take a moment to blame high maintenance musicians for the delay of our next episode... sigh... --Barry)
For the best rates in town when you need things found, call Johnnie Craquerbarrle!*Snappy Solvers is a subsidiary of Craquerbarrle Crime Cracking, Inc. (CCC).
Take a listen behind the scenes of episode 2, back when the team was able to huddle around the same microphone.
Beth's Pa and sister arrive unexpectedly. Beth evades birthday celebrations and sees Charlie about a new case.
The Big Steam on Route 12 -- What can we brew for you?
A look at what's really happening around the microphone.
Beth faces off against a rival detective in the search for a missing chicken.
Beth discovers her first case as we discover her mediocre, unremarkable life.
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