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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    Black Museum – The Black Gladstone Bag. ep4, 520122

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025


    Taking a tour through the Black Museum, Orson Wells introduces today’s instrument of death. A regular piece of luggage belonging to Jim, a travelling salesman, but now is tainted with…

    Boston Blackie – Fred Palmers Dock Racket. ep214, 490216

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


    Down on the waterfront a mobster runs the dock, and people who don’t have his approval end up dead. Blackie had been planning a cruise, but as Farraday sees him…

    Box 13 – Double Trouble. ep47, 490710

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 26:32


    A typed letter with a typed signature is a message for trouble that takes Dan Holiday on his next adventure. What Dan finds is a body in a hotel room,…

    Candy Matson – Candy's Last Case. ep84, 510521

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025


    Candy and Rembrandt are in the car, tailing Ray Mallard through traffic. Candy fills in Rembrandt, and the listener, about strange behavior, and possible secrets that Ray is keeping from…

    Casey, Crime Photographer – The Wedding Breakfast. ep206, 471009

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025


    While in the Blue Note, Casey gets a hot tip about a wedding of a well-placed man about town. He takes Ann to crash the wedding party, and get a…

    Danger, Doctor Danfield – The Case of the Whirling Mirrors. ep15, 461125

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025


    A display of crown jewels is making the rounds when the caretaker is mysteriously robbed of them. Mr Thomas takes his case to Doctor Danfield. Is Thomas an honorable man,…

    Crime Club – The Gray Mist Murders. ep20, 470410

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025


    The librarian has the book all ready, and it’s about a pleasure cruise that turned to horror. A cruise ship is destined for Hawaii, with three couples aboard. Kay is…

    Dragnet – The Big Impossible. ep343, 560313

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025


    A hold up man has been making short work of grocery stores in town, and it’s up to Joe Friday to bring him down. Ride along as the cops interview…

    Let George Do It – Mayhem by Express. ep119, 490131

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025


    Another adventure of George Valentine. Write to him for full details. Today George and Brooksie read a letter from a desperate woman. George heads out to the broken-down little town,…

    Molle Mystery Theater – The Gioconda Smile. 450619

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025


    Henry Hutton is a man with three women in love with him, and all are different. Henry was a prosperous businessman, and in his chauffeur driven car we find him…

    Molle Mystery Theater – Beckoning Fair One. 450605

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025


    Paul tells his story as we go into flashback. He has taken up residence in a mansion, and is enjoying his little corner of it. A little handle reveals a…

    Mr. and Mrs. North – The Norths Get Wired For Sound. ep82, 440719

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025


    The Norths go for a walk to cool off on a hot summer day. After seeing a record shop where you can make recordings, and trying to be romantic, they…

    Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Girl Who Flirted. 440203

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


    A museum curator hires a flirtatious girl. Suddenly, in the middle of painting a copy of a portrait, she disappears. The clues for the mystery are laid out when the…

    The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe – The Malevolent Medic. ep18, 510223

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 29:36


    Doctor Sloane is told about his last patient of the day by his fiancee, and office nurse, Miss Banks. His ex-wife, a model, and nervous woman is unhappy despite having all she wanted with her rich new husband. She wants to come back, but the doc is to be married soon. When Nola dies in his office, who is to blame? A jealous nurse? The doctor, after threats were made to his happy life?

    Mr. and Mrs. North – Gangster Douglas Grant (Mystery Playhouse). 440412

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 29:43


    Mystery Playhouse was a production of AFRS and hosted by Peter Lorrie. Jerry is upset that a man keeps calling for Pam but hangs up on him. Once Pam gets…

    Nero Wolfe – Party For Death. ep17, 510216

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 28:51


    Though he agreed to it, Nero Wolfe backs out of attending a cocktail party, but sends Archie Goodwin in his place. Mrs Collins needs a detective to be watchful. Will there be trouble for her at the party? Business men with a legal dispute? a jealous woman?

    Nick Carter, Master Detective – Nine Hours To Live. ep40, 440115

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 29:26


    Or… Nick Carter and the Death House Mystery. A last moment request is emblazoned across the radio waves. Is there hope for the condemned man with Nick Carter working his…

    Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Green Witch. ep56, 491029

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025


    Audio is good, but not the best. Madeline Hughes is in need of protection, and the life of a desperate man depends on having Marlowe find her. As the kiddies…

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective – Gibson Murder Case. ep24, 491008

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


    Though Richard beefs about the high price of groceries, it's the hot weather that plays a part in the world of crime. Mr Gibson is an old man who is…

    The Adventures of Sam Spade – The SQP Caper. ep124,, 481107

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 24:13


    Effie Perine is terribly upset over her misbehaving typewriter. Her S, Q, and P keys aren’t right. It’s a set up to lead into Sam’s most recent report. Pat is…

    Sherlock Holmes – Problem of Thor Bridge. ep183, 451001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 28:52


    Paying a visit to Holmes, Watson finds his friend in a gay mood, and on a new case. Holmes lays out the details of the murder in the governor’s mansion.…

    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…

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