Detective and Mystery – Retro Radio Podcast

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Radio detectives, mystery, murder, double crossers, and hard boiled action.

Keith Heltsley

Illinois

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    Whitehall 1212 – Case of the Fatal Bath. ep20, 520413

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 31:24


    A letter arrives for Scotland Yard inspectors to read. Ramsey enters, coincidentally with information on that same crime. The 2-hour interview turns up plenty of things about a bride who…

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Little Man Who Wasn't All There. ep23, 491029

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025


    Everyone’s favorite freelance insurance investigator lays out his expenses in locating the little man who wasn’t there. A matter of fraud from a man who had his wife insured, and…

    Charlie Chan – Meeting Willoughby's Plane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025


    We catch up with the famous detective in the middle of a case. Previously, Willoughby had his son murdered, and Charlie has been investigating the case. Charlie shares his theories…

    Rogue's Gallery – Murder At Minden. ep29, 460103

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025


    There’s something big happening in the town of Minden, and Rogue is on the job to investigate. Who is his mysterious client, and what kind of pressure is he under?…

    The Adventures of Sam Spade – Fairly Bright. 481031

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 25:11


    Get into the Halloween spirit with witches brews, costume parties, howling wolves, and more. Sam fits into a Halloween ball to pose as an uninvited guest. Instead of adding some…

    Sherlock Holmes – The Eyes Of Mr Leyton. ep182, 450924

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 29:19


    In the shady streets and alleys of Limehouse, Watson describes the decrepit sights of opium houses, and is fooled by Holmes disguise as he offers aid to the pathetic figures…

    Whitehall 1212 – Murder of a Bloody Belgian. ep19, 520330

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 30:27


    A case from 35 years earlier is reviewed. The remains of a lady, missing head and hands, is found, and an investigation begins. Blood-stained sheets, a laundry mark, and an…

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Witness, Witness, Whose Got The Witness. ep22, 491022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025


    Johnny Dollar is a freelance insurance investigator, today he is being hired by a private investigator to find a couple of witnesses who went missing. It’s a weird way to…

    21st Precinct – The Visitors. ep28, 540120

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 28:17


    The weather was cold as Captain Canelli has a patrol car take him to the scene of a domestic dispute. He’s in time to find, and tail his suspects in…

    21st Precinct – Policeman Shot. ep6, 530811

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 27:47


    Captain Canelli tells how he was on hand at the midnight change of shift, and catch a glimpse of the mundane events at the precinct station. Reports to be filed,…

    Black Museum – A Jar Of Acid. ep20, 520515

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025


    The story of crime begins in the echoing halls of the Black Museum. Then we have Orson Wells transition us to a scene of two women who wait for a…

    Boston Blackie – The Star Of The Nile. ep4, 440714

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


    Valuable jewels, beautiful dames, and Boston Blackie are all on a train. A formula for something big to happen. Of course, the jewel comes up missing, and Farraday blames Blackie.…

    Box 13 – House Of Darkness. ep46, 490703

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 26:30


    A blind man finds a disturbing message, and when a friend read Dan Holiday’s ad in the paper, it’s the beginning of a new adventure. The investigation begins by checking…

    Casey, Crime Photographer – The Treasure Cave. ep204, 470925

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025


    It’s early evening in the Blue Note Cafe, and Ethelbert talks to police chief Logan. When Ann Williams, and Casey enter, a rivalry over each other’s job's kicks in. A…

    Crime Club – Silent Witnesses. ep18, 470327

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    The unusual story of a letter that was registered by death. A young girl falls asleep reading a murder mystery novel. She awakens at the sound of gunshots. Was it…

    Danger, Doctor Danfield – The Case of the Darkened Face. ep6, 460922

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


    It’s off to Hollywood for the latest mystery as Doc Danfield and his lovely secretary Miss Fairfax put the puzzle pieces together. A reclusive actress has a secret that has…

    Dragnet – The Big Strip. ep337, 560131

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


    An auto theft ring is operating in town, and it’s up to Joe Friday to bring it to a stop. Travel step by step on an actual case with your…

    Let George Do It – Murder And One To Go. ep115, 490103

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


    Danger is his stock in trade, write to George Valentine for full details. Today George follows up on a letter that deals with a once powerful man who has landed…

    Mr. and Mrs. North – Murder By The Book. 440301

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 29:51


    Or, Gordon Gilroy. Note: (440301 is an Incorrect date). Going to visit a friend, the North’s meet Gordon Gilroy. The grumpy old gent is the uncle of an author they…

    Molle Mystery Theater – The Eleventh Juror. 450403

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 25:34


    Join the tense emotions of a jury room as deliberations are made in a murder trial. It should be a clear-cut case, but one juror holds out, insisting there’s reasonable…

    Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Moonless Night. 440106

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025


    Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons. January 6, 1944. CBS net. “The Case of The Moonless Night”. Sponsored by: Anacin, Kalymnos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Cold Tabs. Mr. Keen’s in…

    Nero Wolfe – Calculated Risk. ep14, 510119

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 28:36


    Killers seem to be throwing themselves at Nero Wolfe, when a man with a date with murder won’t take no for an answer. The large, red bearded man claims to…

    Nick Carter, Master Detective – Double Disguise. ep39, 440108

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 29:38


    Or, Mystery of the Missing Heiress. A down on his luck man is desperate, and though he tries to rob Nick, the detective turns the situation around. The man is…

    The Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Strangle Hold. ep54, 491015

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025


    Taking in a pro wrestling match, Philip Marlowe is soon on the job. Get caught up in the ringside activities as Marlowe offers the descriptive dialog. A dame enters with…

    Richard Diamond – The Jean Cooper Murder Case. ep18, 490820

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 29:11


    Life on the streets is explained by Richard. His tale of two street kids, and the choices they made really aren’t any different from the same thing that still happens…

    The Adventures of Sam Spade – Insomnia Caper. 481024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 26:51


    Having a hard time sleeping, the noises in the night don’t help the matter for Sam. Traffic, sirens, cats, domestic violence, and a knock at the door, and a visit…

    Sherlock Holmes – Out of Date Murder. ep181, 450917

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 28:12


    Seeking some rest and relaxation, Holmes and Watson refresh themselves, but Holmes is never to run down to take on a new mystery. Lady Clavering’s husband has been missing for…

    Whitehall 1212 – Case of the Black Gladstone Bag. ep18, 520323

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 29:35


    A black Gladstone bag ties Dignam to a murder. He was a short man, with a short wife, but had a preference for tall women. The bag, and its bloody…

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Dr. Otto Schmedlich. ep21, 491015

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025


    Doctor Schmedlic has been insured for malpractice, but now the insurance company believes they should have left him alone. Johnny Dollar is given the task to see if he is…

    Charlie Chan – Charlies Daughter Is Kidnapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025


    An episode of the Mystery Playhouse that features Charlie Chan. The well-known detective is a family man, and we find him at home with #1 son, and sister. As with…

    21st Precinct – The Bookkeeper. ep8, 530825

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 27:37


    A police drama program, similar to Dragnet, but providing a behind the scenes look at the lives of uniformed police officers. Today a patrol car makes it’s rounds on a…

    Black Museum – The Jack Handle. ep19, 1952

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025


    Dramatic story's from the Gallery of Death, presented by Orson Wells. We are taken to a time during the war, when American troops found out of the way cafes to…

    Box 13 – Hunt And Peck. ep29, 490306

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 26:29


    When you need help, write to Box 13, care of the Star Times. Today a condemned man writes to Dan Holiday to investigate the facts of his case. What can…

    Candy Matson – The Egyptian Amulet. ep56, 501023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


    A friend of Candy has an amulet that he wants examined. They get into a cute argument over college loyalties. Candy recommends her friend Rembrandt Watson for ideas about the…

    Casey, Crime Photographer – The Tobacco Pouch. ep203, 470918

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025


    In the Blue Note Cafe, Ann Williams and Casey talk to Ethelbert about doing some shopping. Much against Casey’s will. In the department store, Casey spots a shoplifter, and gives…

    Crime Club – The Topaz Flower. ep22, 470424

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025


    The exciting story of a flower that was plucked from the hand of death. Mr Sloan is found murdered when Wally finds Natalie running out of the room. As the…

    Danger, Doctor Danfield – Nola Jerrolds Wants to Kill Her Husband. ep5, 460915

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025


    The body of Victor Jerrold is found, and his wife claims to have amnesia due to trauma, but before he even arrives, Dan fills in Miss Fairfax with the profiles…

    Dragnet – The Big Small. ep334, 560110

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025


    An expert forger has been taking advantage of local businesses, and it’s up to Joe Friday to get her. When Joe Friday, and Frank Smith head out to question the…

    Let George Do It – No Riders. ep162, 491128

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025


    There has been a trucking accident, and a woman is concerned over a boy who may be in trouble. He was hitchhiking to find a better job so he could…

    Molle Mystery Theater (AFRS) The Letter. 441226

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025


    An installment of the Mystery Playhouse, and introduced by Peter Lorre. A respected plantation owner, Jeff Hammond, is found murdered and now his trusted employee Robert is in the limelight…

    Mr. and Mrs. North – Literary Murder. ep57, 440126

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 29:36


    On the way to see a movie, Pam remembers to tell Jerry about an important phone call. Why didn’t she write the message down? Do matchbooks or napkins count? As…

    Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Glamorous Widow. 460523

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025


    Mr Keen and his assistant get ready to call it quits for the day. Before he can leave though, the cleaning lady needs to talk with Mr Keen about a…

    Nero Wolfe – Vanishing Shells. ep16, 510202

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 28:28


    Though cash is tight, and Archie tries to get Nero to look for a new case, the large genius is comfortable doing nothing. A dame crosses Archie's path, and a matter involving jilted actors in the theater is the answer to the money problem. Is there a dark secret in Emil Stoener's past, that threatens the new play, or the role Doris has in it?

    Nick Carter, Master Detective – Substitute Bride. ep32, 431117

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 29:30


    An old friend visits Nick Carter. Marvin is looking for his bride, who had been out of the country, and expected to return a few days ago. Alice Evans is…

    Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Open Window. ep53, 491008

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025


    Days blend into one another, but adventure waits for Philip Marlowe today as he tries to mind his own business. A dame knocks on his door. The woman claims to…

    Richard Diamond – The Lynn Knight Case. ep16, 490806

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 29:31


    Get a feel for the busy streets of New York, as described by the picturesque speech of Richard Diamond. Despite his lighthearted banter, he’s quick to let us know that…

    The Adventures of Sam Spade – Sugar Kane Caper. 481003

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 29:56


    On a case where he has to rub elbows with high society, Sam gets the details about a man who married Elanor, a woman twice his age. Her death caused…

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