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On the evening of December 24, 1926, a farmer in Farwell, Texas, called the sheriff to report that his neighbor, George Hassell, had been acting very strangely in recent days and he had been telling conflicting stories about the whereabouts of his family, who had been missing for several days. When the sheriff arrived at the Hassell farm, he began questioning George about where his family had gone, but mid conversation, Hassell removed a pocket knife from his pocket and stabbed himself three times in the chest. Hassell was taken to the hospital, where he was not expected to survive, but against the odds, George pulled through. With no option for escape and having given law enforcement good reason to suspect him in the disappearance of his family, George began confessing to multiple murders. At first, it was assumed he had flown into a rage and murdered his family a week earlier, but the more Hassell talked, the clearer it became that George Hassell violent and murderous behavior went well beyond the walls of his home in Farwell. References Associated Press. 1927. "Hassell death edict to stand." Fort Worth Record-Telegram, February 15: 1. —. 1928. "Hassell is fifth white man to chair." Fort Worth Record-Telegram, February 10: 1. —. 1926. "Sheriff expects full statement from Hassell." San Antonio Express-News, December 26: 1. —. 1928. "Slayer of 13 thanks judge for sentence." San Antonio Express-News, January 11: 1. Church, Marlowe. 2019. "Hassell offered detailed confession." Eastern New Mexico News, September 3. Morning Press . 1927. "Texas killer's name heard in Whittier case." Morning Press (Santa Barbara, CA), January 1: 1. Roth, Michael. 2022. Man with the Killer Smile: The Life and Crimes of a Serial Mass Murderer. Denton, TX: University of North Texas Press. San Antonio Express-News. 1927. "Hassell's California victims identified." San Antonio Express-News, February 12: 5. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Marlowe goes searching in the seedy part of town for an heir to $5,000.Original Air Date: August 25, 1951Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Our travels across the country continue with two of the signature sleuths of the City of Angels: private eye Philip Marlowe and Sgt. Joe Friday of the LAPD. We'll hear Gerald Mohr as Marlowe in "The Ebony Link" (originally aired on CBS on May 10, 1951) and "The Hiding Place" (originally aired on CBS on May 9, 1950). Then, Jack Webb stars in "The Big Drills" (originally aired on NBC on May 10, 1951) and "The Big Jules" (originally aired on NBC on June 19, 1952) from Dragnet.
Crime and Romances on a SundayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, Scream for Murder. A squabbling couple can always bury their differences. The question is, which of them doesn't mind an underground shelter? Marriages may be made in heaven, but they sometimes end up in the city morgue.Followed by Escape, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, The Open Boat narrated by William Conrad. Four men in a small boat try to make it to land. This is not an easy thing to do. Then, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 19, 1950, 76 years ago, The Last Wish. Marlowe sets out to find Jack Schiller for his father, a dying old man. Not as easy as it sounds.Followed by Confession, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, Anna Carlson. A wife is having trouble settling down despite having two kids. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 19, 1948, 78 years ago, The first confusing Monday morning. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
Today's Mystery: An older man hires to Marlowe to find his pretty young wife.Original Air Date: August 4, 1951Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Marlowe meets a beautiful woman at an English pub, drops her off at a ritzy house, and is called when a dead body is found at that house.Original Air Date: July 21, 1951Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A mix-up with his phone lines leads Marlowe to a snippy neighbor and a gun at his back.Original Air Date: July 28, 1951Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
We're diving deep into "The Long Goodbye," a flick that flips the classic noir on its head, starring the ever-cool Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe. This episode is all about how Marlowe, a man totally out of time, navigates the wild, weird world of 70s LA, grappling with loyalty, betrayal, and his own cat's demands. We chat about the brilliant Robert Altman and how this film's vibes have influenced a ton of modern cinema, from Tarantino to Anderson. Plus, there's some serious banter on the film's quirky characters and the absurdity of Marlowe's escapades, like trying to get cat food at 3 AM. So grab your popcorn, kick back, and let's unravel this cinematic gem together!Check out Anomaly on Social Media!www.anomalyfilmfest.comInstagram: @anomalyfilmfestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnomalyFilmFest/Join us for the Anomaly Film Festival every November in Downtown Rochester, NY!Mentioned in this episode:It's A LotCheck out It's A Lot on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/itsalot/ Common ThreadCheck out Common Thread on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/common-threads-hardcore/ Joe Bean RoastersJoe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.comConnections with Evan DawsonConnections with Evan Dawson - Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts connections
Marlowe is hired by an elderly widow to find her ex-chauffeur and ends up in a case involving a missing art collection.Original Air Date: July 14, 1951Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Drama on a SundayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 12, 1950, 76 years ago, The Iron Coffin. Marlowe visits a 16th century Spanish castle (in northern California) to battle the ghost of Peter The Cruel, who lives in an eight foot iron coffin! Followed by The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast July 12, 1943, 83 years ago, The Human Comedy starring Mickey Rooney and Frank Morgan. The adaptation of the 1943 motion pictures with the original stars. Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast July 12, 1943, 83 years ago, Air Force starring George Raft and Harry Carey. A good story about the fighting United States Air Force, surprised at Pearl Harbor, but coming back fighting! An adaption of the 1943 motion picture that starred John Garfield and John Ridgely. Last show of the season. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Uses Her Baby to Help Another. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day
Drama on a SundayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast July 5, 1951, 75 years ago, The Meaning of Freedoms. The Andersons are back in the days of the American Revolution. The last show of the season. Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 5, 1950, 76 years ago, Girl from Pitchfork Corners. Donna Rawlings hires Marlowe to make sure Arnold Lattimore gets where he's going. Donna turns up dead, and a lovesick girl from Kansas complicates the case. Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast July 5, 1951, 75 years ago. Only Yesterday starring Mercedes McCambridge and Jeff Chandler. A newlywed's husband goes off to war. The wife has a baby while he's gone, but when he returns, he's forgotten all about her. After the stock market crash, a reunion takes place. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 5, 1948, 78 years ago, It's a Boy! Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
A desperate performer signs with a miracle agent who promises work, food, and a paying audience beyond anything Broadway can offer. But once the contract is signed, Mike Hennesy learns that show business has just opened on a much larger stage. The Agent by Stephen Marlowe. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Stephen Marlowe returns to the podcast, and if the name doesn't sound familiar, you've already heard his work here under several others. He previously appeared as Milton Lesser, Darius John Granger, and C. H. Thames. Our story first appeared on page 94 of the April 1953 Avon Science Fiction and Fantasy Reader, the second and last issue to bear that title. Here's “The Agent” by Stephen Marlowe… Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Sylvia finally finds a way to escape the life she believes is holding her back, but freedom proves far stranger than she imagined. As she drifts farther from the people who love her, she faces a frightening question: what if the life she abandoned no longer wants her back? The Good Life by John R. Pierce. Lost Sci-Fi Premium - https://lostscifi.supercast.com/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://lostscifi.com/coffee =========================== Newsletter - https://lostscifi.com/free/ Facebook - https://lostscifi.com/facebook YouTube - https://lostscifi.com/youtube X - http://Lostscifi.com/x Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lostscifipodcast.bsky.social Merchandise - https://lostscifi.creator-spring.com/ =========================== Thanks to Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee $200 Someone $100 Tony from the Future $75 James Van Maanenberg $50 James Van Maanenberg, MizzBassie, Anonymous Listener $25 Fintan Quigley, Curious Jon, David Bell, Steve, Miriam, Someone, Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener $15 Every Month Someone $15 Steve, Someone, SueTheLibrarian, Joannie West, Amy Özkan, Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener $10 David, Anonymous Listener $5 Every Month Eaten by a Grue $5 Tammy, Owen, Bruce, Someone, TLD, David, Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Listen without commercials and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes every month with Lost Sci-Fi Premium—start your free 7-day trial today. https://lostscifi.supercast.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Most murders are solved with a simple touch—until one man's obsession with a jeweled seahorse pulls him into a tangled web of deception, blackmail, and murder. Philip Marlowe faces his toughest case yet, where every suspect has a motive, and nothing is as it seems. A stolen jewel, a dead client, and a mysterious new lawyer. When flames of greed and betrayal ignite, knowing who's genuinely innocent could be the difference between life and death.In this gritty tale, Marlowe navigates a world of shady lawyers, jealous stepdaughters, and deadly secrets behind a locked panel. You'll discover how a seemingly trivial piece of jewelry becomes the key to unraveling a double murder, and why everyone involved has something to hide. We break down the intricate steps Marlowe takes—from questioning the sailors with Van Dyke beards to tracking a lawyer who's suddenly fired—to expose the dangerous chain linking theft, manslaughter, and blackmail.You'll learn:How the coveted seahorse brooch clues lead to a murder plotThe importance of subtle clues like crooked pillows and hidden panelsThe role of mistaken identities and motives rooted in greedThe importance of listening to rumors in a seedy boatyard and a crime-ridden neighborhoodWhy understanding the blackmail scheme becomes Marlowe's best shot at justiceMissing out on this insight could keep you in the dark about the subtle ways killers cover their tracks—and how a single clue can turn the tide. This episode is essential listening for fans of clever mysteries, anyone facing a complex problem that demands sharp intuition, or those who love seeing justice unfold through the eyes of one relentless detective.Get ready to see crime from a new angle, where a jewelled seahorse is more than just a shiny trinket—it's the secret catalyst that unravels a deadly game. Perfect for mystery lovers and crime aficionados alike, this story proves that even the smallest detail can hold the biggest truth.
Welcome in to a Tuesday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, lots and LOTS to cover on the program as Glenn and Griffin prepare to take a step back from the show for a week and a half. We'll recap another bad Orioles loss after last night's opener vs the White Sox, we'll also look ahead to the rest of the Sox series and dive deeper into what their approach should be at the trade deadline. Plus, we'll go over an AMAZING day of World Cup games and look at what lies ahead today and finally the USA's match Wednesday night. The great Keith Mills from WBAL will be hanging out with us in studio this morning, we'll get his thoughts on the O's, maybe talk some Ravens and see whatever else comes up. At 11:45am, we are going to catch up with former MSJ Football standout Marlowe Wax who is now a linebacker for the Chargers, we'll see how Marlowe is doing, talk about NFL life and playing under Jesse Minter. We'll chat with MASN's Ben McDonald later in the program as well and see where Ben is at with the club amid their recent slide and what he thinks as they enter the month of ‘Joo-lie'. Plus, we will catch up with former MLB GM Jim Bowden to talk Mike Elias, Adley Rutschman trade discussion and more!
Episode: 1594 The Mad Scientist -- he keeps coming back. Today, the mad scientist.
Responding to a call to meet a client in the local dive, the Blue Chip, Marlowe is to pose as a man who is targeted for death. How will this…
Responding to a call to meet a client in the local dive, the Blue Chip, Marlowe is to pose as a man who is targeted for death. How will this…
Christopher Marlowe is one of the most fascinating—and mysterious—figures of Shakespeare's lifetime. A university-educated playwright at a time when that alone set him apart, Marlowe rose quickly through London's theater world, dazzling audiences with bold language, ambitious characters, and stories that pushed the boundaries of what the stage could do. But Marlowe's life wasn't confined to poetry and playhouses. Evidence suggests he was also moving in far more dangerous circles—working as a government agent in the shadowy world of Elizabethan espionage, where loyalty, religion, and politics were matters of life and death. And then, just as suddenly as he rose to fame, his life came to a violent end—killed in a Deptford lodging house under circumstances that remain deeply suspicious. Officially, it was a dispute over a bill. But for a man entangled in secrets, intrigue, and power, that explanation has never quite been wholly satisfying, nor completely accepted. Today, we're diving deep into the underworld to look inside the extraordinary life and abrupt death of Christopher Marlowe—from the university halls of Cambridge to the murky underworld of espionage, and onto the stages that helped shape the future of English drama. Our guest is Stephen Greenblatt, author of Dark Renaissance a book that portrays Marlowe as the father of Renaissance theater and as innovative as he was intriguing. Stephen's work brings together history, literature, and the hidden forces that shaped the Renaissance world Marlowe inhabited, and we're delighted to have him be our guide this week as we step into the brilliant, dangerous, and ultimately tragic life of Christopher Marlowe.
In the sprawling, electric city of Bastion, a Newspaper Intern, Travelling Show-Person, and Living Experiment are offered a job from Marlowe, an underworld figure to whom they're heavily indebted. They're told of a magically sealed treasure room hidden beneath a wizard's tower and the dungeon with its own rules that must be conquered in order to access the treasure. Accepting the job, the party boldly ventures into the odd, unsure if they'll ever return.
We continue our look at actors who played multiple gumshoes on the air with Gerald Mohr - who, for my money, gave us the definitive portrayal of Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe. But Mr. Mohr wasn't only Mr. Marlowe on the air. He also put in a four-episode stint as Archie Goodwin to Sydney Greenstreet's Nero Wolfe. We'll hear Mohr as Marlowe in three radio mysteries: "The Hard Way Out" (originally aired on CBS on November 28, 1948); "The Feminine Touch" (originally aired on CBS on May 7, 1949); and "The Dark Tunnel" (originally aired on CBS on August 18, 1950). Then he's Archie Goodwin in "The Case of the Phantom Fingers" (originally aired on NBC on January 26, 1951). Finally, we'll hear his audition as "the man with the action-packed expense account" - Johnny Dollar.
In this special episode, Madeline continues chatting again with her friend Ben Stapleton and new guest Fr. Gabriel Mosher, OP about Empire of Silence, book 1 of the Suneater series by Christopher Ruocchio. During their conversation, the three discuss pick up where they left off in the previous episode with the second half of Empire of Silence and the questions the book tackles. See the previous episode for part 1 of the discussion.You can catch up on Ben's previous episodes before the Empire of Silence discussion here and here.Fr. Gabriel is the pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center, a Dominican friar of the Western Province, and a beta reader for the Suneater series. You can follow him on his Twitch here.Content Warning: This episode includes spoilers for Empire of Silence.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!
A dying woman swears there's a prowler downstairs, but what her husband finds in the dark kitchen is a timid little ghost who can't remember why he's come.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Forgetful Ghost” (January 23, 1978) ***WD00:46:42.148 = Philip Marlowe, “Grim Echo” (February 14, 1950)01:16:14.347 = Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, “The Ghost To Ghost Matter” (May 18, 1958) ***WD01:41:29.916 = The Black Mass, “Ash Tree” (December 18, 1963) ***WD02:11:43.744 = Michael Shayne, “Big Voice Means a Big Body” (May 07, 1945)02:42:36.427 = Beyond Midnight, “The Yellow Room” (June 06, 1969) ***WD03:13:43.776 = MindWebs, “Desertion” (February 18, 1982)03:44:37.897 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)04:13:52.519 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Follow That Cab” (April 19, 1946)04:43:19.587 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0688This #RetroRadio episode, "A Ghost Who Forgot Why He Came, a Dying Wife, a Final Anniversary," gathers nine vintage old-time-radio broadcasts of mystery, horror, and the supernatural — from a haunted ash tree in 17th-century England to a converted man walking the crushing surface of Jupiter.The CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "The Forgetful Ghost," in which a dying Eve Gordon wakes her husband Sam in the small hours, certain a prowler is moving through their locked-up house — but when Sam creeps down to the dark kitchen with his hickory walking stick raised, the intruder turns out to be a meek, see-through little man named Peter Pruitt, a ghost who can't recall why he was sent or whom he came to fetch, even as the couple's fortieth wedding anniversary draws closer by the hour. Host E.G. Marshall, a script by Ian Martin, and Mandel Kramer in the lead carry this January 23, 1978 tale of a haunting that proves gentler, and far stranger, than it first appears.Raymond Chandler's Los Angeles private detective Philip Marlowe takes the wheel in "The Grim Echo," skidding off a blizzard-blind mountain road and into a snow-filled culvert directly in front of Echo Lodge — the one place on earth where the name Philip Marlowe is pure poison. Six months earlier Marlowe shot and killed Virgil Barucki in a Los Angeles alley, and now the storm has trapped him with Barucki's grieving widow Helen, his sister Donna, his mother, and the handyman Ralph Tolman, while an "accidental" cabin explosion and a stolen .38 revolver make it clear that someone inside Echo Lodge wants him frozen, or dead. Gerald Mohr stars in this February 14, 1950 chiller.Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar sends the freelance insurance investigator with the action-packed expense account into "The Ghost To Ghost Matter," after a frantic Oscar Trimley telephones from the sleepy mill town of Lake City, New Jersey, swearing that Ian McAndrews — the town's founder, dead five years and already paid out at $55,000 on his life policy — has come back to haunt the streets. Every midnight the old clock tower strikes thirteen, bats pour from the belfry, and a wail rises over the lake, so Dollar brings along old flame Nancy Turner to size up a town that insists its founder's ghost simply won't rest. Bob Bailey stars in this May 18, 1958 mystery out of Hartford, Connecticut.The Black Mass adapts M.R. James's classic "The Ash Tree," set at Castringham Hall in Suffolk, England, where the witch trials of 1690 brought the hanging of Mrs. Mothersole — condemned largely on the testimony of Sir Matthew Fell, who swore he watched her climb the great ash tree beside the house at the full of the moon to cut twigs with a peculiarly curved knife. When Sir Matthew is found dead and black in his bed beneath that same tree, the curse the witch promised begins working its way down through the generations of the Fell family and through whatever still lives inside the hollow trunk of the ash. A December 18, 1963 telling of one of the most quietly horrifying ghost stories ever written.The Adventures of Michael Shayne brings private detective Mike Shayne and his secretary Phyllis Knight into "Big Voice Means a Big Body," when 230-pound opera star Madame Jolene Toulot sweeps into the office waving an anonymous letter that threatens her life if she publishes her scandalous tell-all memoirs. With a roster of suspects who'd all rather stay out of the book — old suitor Roderick MacKenzie of the Newport MacKenzies, ex-husband and aspiring congressman Edwin Buck, rival soprano Leonora Baril, and the maestro Savadel — Shayne heads to the Figaro Theatre for a double bill of Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana, where the diva's fifth farewell performance takes a fatal turn. Wally Maher and Cathy Lewis star in this May 7, 1945 case.Beyond Midnight, the eerie South African series, presents "The Yellow Room," in which the avowed atheist Ronald Todd accepts a wager from the elderly Mrs. Watts: one thousand pounds to spend a single night, entirely alone, in the haunted north wing of Chancellors — the very room where the ghost-hunting sixth Duke of Wallingford lost his sanity and a captain of the Hussars leapt to his death. Over Father Doyle's warnings, Todd is locked in with seven candles for company and a copy of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited, and as the clock passes midnight the candles begin going out one by one. Michael McCabe produced this June 6, 1969 broadcast.MindWebs turns to science fiction with Clifford Simak's "Desertion," set in Dome Number Three of the Jovian Survey Commission on the surface of Jupiter, where the planet's crushing fifteen thousand pounds per square inch of pressure and its ammonia rains make unprotected human life impossible. To conquer it, Kent Fowler has been converting his men into "lopers," the planet's native life form — but four men have already loped out into the howling gale two by two and never come back, and now young Harold Allen is next through Miss Stanley's converter. When Fowler at last sends out his own aging dog, Towser, the truth about why no one returns finally begins to surface. A February 18, 1982 reading hosted by Michael Hansen.Mystery in the Air stars Peter Lorre in Ben Hecht's "The Marvelous Barastro," opening as the magician and hypnotist Barastro walks into the office of criminal lawyer Amos G. Hall and calmly announces that he intends to commit a murder before the night is out. His target is Rico Sansoni, a rival hypnotist who once stole away the affections of Barastro's blind wife Anna by studying and mastering the magician's own voice — close enough to deceive even her in the dark. As Barastro recounts hunting his enemy from country to country and city to city, the line between the two illusionists grows harder and harder to draw. An August 7, 1947 broadcast sponsored by Camel cigarettes.Molle Mystery Theater closes the night on a lighter note with the comedy "Follow That Cab," starring two New York City cabbies, Mo and Julius, who have read so many issues of Absolutely Authentic True Crime Fiction — and idolized its hero, detective Daniel Daremore — that they're convinced they can crack any case. When a fare leaps from the cab without paying and a song publisher named Larkin turns up shot dead in his apartment, the pair wipe away the fingerprints to make the murder "more baffling," let their prime suspect walk, and bumble their way toward a stolen song called "Joan," a desperate songwriter named Boynton, and a mysterious redhead. Written by Sid and Larry Sloan, this April 19, 1946 farce sends up the whole hardboiled detective genre with host Jeffrey Barnes presiding.
In the third and final installment of the series, President Theodore Roosevelt mobilizes the full industrial might of United States to “make the dirt fly” in Panama and succeed where the French Syndicate failed. But many perils await them in “The Zone”. From disease-bearing mosquitos and intractable terrain, to labor problems and lethal accidents, the Panamanian jungle will not be tamed without a fight. SOURCES: Burton, Anthony. The Canal Pioneers: Canal Construction from 2500 BC to the Early 20th Century. Barnsley, UK: Pen & Sword Maritime, 2018. Charles River Editors. The Panama Canal: The Construction and History of the Waterway Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. CreateSpace Independent Publishing, 2013. Diaz Espino, Ovidio. How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Panama Canal. New York: Four Walls Eight Windows, 2003. Greene, Julie. The Canal Builders: Making America's Empire at the Panama Canal. New York: Penguin Press, 2009. Karabell, Zachary. Parting the Desert: The Creation of the Suez Canal. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Keller, Ulrich. The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs. New York: Dover Publications, 1983. Lasso, Marixa. Erased: The Untold Story of the Panama Canal. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2019. Lindsay, John. Emperors in the Jungle: The Hidden History of the U.S. in Panama. 2003. Lopez, Sean J. Chokepoint: The Epic History of the Suez Canal. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2024. Marlowe, Elias. A History of Panama: Canal, Conquest, and Independence. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2012. McCullough, David. The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870–1914. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1977. Morton, Levi P. “No. 105. Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen.” Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 1, 1884, U.S. Department of State Office of the Historian, 5 July 1884,https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1884/d105 Parker, Matthew. Panama Fever: The Epic Story of the Building of the Panama Canal. New York: Doubleday, 2007. Cohen, Lucy M. “The Chinese of the Panama Railroad: Preliminary Notes on the Migrants of 1854 Who ‘Failed.'” Ethnohistory 18, no. 4 (1971): 309–20. https://doi.org/10.2307/481071. “The Tragedy of the Chinese.” Panama Railroad Historical Society, www.panamarailroad.org/chinesetragedy.html “Many Canal Workers Killed,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed May 16, 2026, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/1085. https://newsroompanama.com/2026/03/22/clear-rules-and-fair-compensation-indio-river/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://frontera.library.ucla.edu/recordings/coge-el-pandero-que-se-te-va-0 “Wilson Blows Up Last Bar Between Oceans; Canal Becomes Reality.” The Audubon County Journal (Audubon, Iowa), October 17, 1913. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection. “Canal Is Opened by Wilson's Finger.” The New York Times, October 11, 1913. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most people don't realize how much they're leaving behind when they try to cheat the system—until it's too late. In tonight's gripping story, Philip Marlowe uncovers how a seemingly simple lost watch reveals a web of lies, murder, and blackmail that's been decades in the making.When a wealthy widower asks Marlowe to find his wife's priceless platinum watch, what seems like a straightforward case quickly spirals into a deadly puzzle. From the seedy back alleys of Camino Beach to the polished halls of Beverly Hills, Marlowe uncovers that nothing is what it appears—especially not a fifty-year-old face hiding behind a forged identity. You'll discover how a blackmailed murder victim, a crooked pawn shop, and a dangerous conman named Chip Menashee all connect in a story about secrets that refuse to stay buried.We break down: the subtle clues that reveal a man's true past, how a seemingly innocent piece of jewelry can be a smoking gun, and why hiding the truth often costs more than the crime itself. Philip Marlowe's sharp instincts show that sometimes, the biggest risk is ignoring what a small detail might be hiding. This episode is essential listening if you want to understand how transparent lies are rarely fast enough to hide the truth—and why confronting it takes courage.If you're a crime fiction fan, a lover of layered mysteries, or someone who appreciates the power of a well-placed detail, this episode will sharpen your detective instincts and challenge your assumptions about truth, justice, and memory. Prepare to see that in the game of deception, the smallest thing—like a missing watch—can unravel the biggest secrets.Tonight, Marlowe reminds us: when it comes to uncovering the truth, only the brave can truly see what's lurking in plain sight.
Here's a sneak peek at our Patreon Exclusive campaign: Regency Rangers, that we hope you'll like enough to consider subscribing for more!Contains: Mild GoreFive years after the events of Season 1; Marlowe, Maledict, and Gonzo temporarily leave the town of Stratford, passing the responsibility of defending it onto the shoulders of a new fighting force. Comprised of Adrian "Alucard" Tepes: The son of Dracula; R.M. Renfield: The (dubiously) reformed former BBEG; The Kuchisake-Onna: The malevolent Smiling Woman of Japanese folklore; Dr. Gordon Toppemhat: The ghost of a scientist studying firearms and explosives; and Frederick the Loafer: A normal human man who's also there; the Stratford Rangers take up their Henshin devices and defend the town from a trio of interlopers who seek to exploit the town in its time of vulnerability...Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DnDarkPodcastCast:Daniel Cruz - GM"Danger" Dan Jerz - R.M. RenfieldBen Magnet - Dr. Gordon ToppemhatAaron Kaufhold - The Kuchisake-OnnaGrayson Norman - Adrian "Alucard" TepesJordan Nelson - Frederick the LoaferCover Art by Jordan NelsonEditing by "Danger" Dan JerzTheme Song/Outro by Lam's Jams: https://www.youtube.com/@lamsjamsReiner's Theme: by John Stoic "DreamVenturer"Additional Music provided by: Monument StudiosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Erik and Anthony are joined by former Bills safety Dean Marlowe to discuss his newest role with the organization, and get his insight on the new-look Bills defense under Jim Leonhard. They also cover more of the hot topic players in this week of Bills OTAs.buffalobills #NFL #billsmafia0:00 - Intro, Dean Marlowe introduction1:35 - Marlowe's role with the Bills, coaching fellowship, transition from player to coach8:21 - Marlowe on being back in Buffalo, going to new cities, long term goals16:15 - Marlowe on Differences between the McDermott and Leonhard schemes, what stands out22:44 - Marlowe on Jay Valai, differences in DB approach28:05 - Players who've impressed Marlowe, difference between knowing a defense and teaching it37:38 - Marlowe on Leonhard's defensive, “engine,” end of interview43:27 - Pete Carmichael Presser and possible changes to the Bills offense53:10 - Skyler Bell practice clip, Steve Smith (NYG) comparison57:35 - Pete Carmichael on DJ Moore, Moore practice clip, offenses evolving vs. modern defenses1:07:32 - Deone Walker interview, changes to blocking schemes, playing more freely1:16:13 - Episode wrap-upListen on the go:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Q1j2TU...Cover 1 would love to hear your thoughts on this topic and the show in general. Comment below and let us what you think! —Don't miss out on our PREMIUM CONTENT -Access to detailed Premium Content.-Access to our video library. -Access to our private Discord. -Sneak peek at upcoming content.-Exclusive group film room sessions. & much more. SIGN UP HERE: https://www.cover1.net/onepass/DOWNLOAD THE COVER 1 MOBILE APP!► Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps► iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id15325...—► Subscribe to our YouTube channel - / @cover1 ► Subscribe to our Cover 1 Network channel - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcasts—Cover 1 provides multi-faceted analysis of the NFL and NFL Draft including: Podcasts, Video blogs, Commentary, Scouting Reports, Highlights and Video Breakdowns. NFL footage displayed is not owned by Cover 1.——Follow Us Here Twitter: / cover1 Instagram: / @cover_1_ Facebook: / cover1nfl Official Merchandise: https://teespring.com/en-GB/storesThe Cover1.net web site and associated Social Media platforms are not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by the NFL or any of its clubs, specifically the Buffalo Bills. All products, marks and company names are the registered trademarks of their original owners. The use of any trade name or trademark is for identification and reference purposes only and does not imply any association with the trademark holder of their product brand.
Most mysteries are solved with a clever mix of instinct and insight — but what if the key to cracking the case lies in uncovering hidden motives and subtle clues? In this episode, dive into a gripping detective story where every detail matters — from torn green suede shoes to a seemingly innocent photograph.You'll discover how a seasoned private eye untangles a web of deception involving hijacked shipments, betrayal, and a dangerous love triangle. We break down the key tactics Marlowe uses to sift through lies and find the truth, revealing the importance of asking the right questions, reading between the lines, and paying attention to what's unsaid. This isn't just a story — it's a masterclass in investigative thinking for anyone eager to sharpen their problem-solving skills.We also explore the broader stakes: why missing details can cost lives, and how even the tiniest clues might hold the answer to a deadly puzzle. Whether you're a longtime mystery fan or new to the genre, this episode offers a powerful reminder: in the pursuit of truth, clarity and curiosity are your best tools. Perfect for anyone looking to see the world more critically — and solve their own daily riddles with confidence.Join us for a story that's as thrilling as it is enlightening, packed with insights on decoding deception and uncovering hidden motives. Listen now — because sometimes, the smallest detail makes all the difference.
«Crecí escuchando country en casa, aprendí que la música de verdad viene del alma, y llevo años componiendo canciones sobre el amor, la pérdida y los caminos que nunca se acaban. Soy Mia Marlowe, y esto es mi verdad.» Solo hay un detalle: Mia Marlowe no existe. Es una inteligencia artificial, creada y articulada por el músico profesional Víctor Navarro.Recibimos en el estudio a Víctor Navarro, el artista detrás del proyecto Mia Marlowe, una cantante country que vive, compone y habla... y que es enteramente una IA. Escuchamos sus canciones y hacemos algo que pocos programas pueden decir que han hecho: entrevistamos a la propia Mia.Don Víctor desde el Planeta Segovia nos acompaña para hablar del uso artístico de la IA.Escuchar audio
Father's Fest is Newberry's celebration of all-things dads, family, and friendship. Live entertainment, food, outdoor experiences, and attractions. Newberry City Manager Jordan Marlowe on Father's Fest, coming June 27th, the Saturday after Father's Day
We've all been in that meeting: the one where everyone nods along and nobody says the thing they're actually thinking. That's not a personality flaw. It's a bias. This episode of the Cognition Catalog breaks down social desirability and what it's quietly costing your team.Have you ever walked out of a meeting knowing you should have said something, and then watched the project stumble over the exact problem nobody brought up?This week on the Cognition Catalog, we're talking about social desirability bias, and no, this one isn't just about user research. It shows up in every standup, every retro, every meeting where somebody asks "any concerns?" and the room goes quiet. Most teams deal with this constantly. They just don't have a name for it.Social desirability bias operates through two mechanisms: impression management, the conscious effort to present yourself favorably when you feel like you're being evaluated, and self-deceptive enhancement, a subtler, largely unconscious tendency to give positively biased responses without even realizing it. The tricky part is that it doesn't feel like a bias when you're in it, it feels like reading the room. It feels like being a team player. The cost shows up later, usually in a missed dependency or a launch that underperforms for reasons everyone saw coming.This episode gets into why honest cultures aren't built through value statements, why the HiPPO effect makes all of this worse, and what you can actually do to start closing the gap between what your team thinks and what they're willing to say out loud. If you've ever left a meeting with more to say than you actually said, this one's for you. Give it a listen.Topics:• 03:36 - What social desirability looks like at the team level.• 04:32 - Why it doesn't feel like a bias when you're in it.• 05:19 - The two mechanisms: impression management and self-deceptive enhancement.• 05:50 - The research behind the bias (Edwards, Crown & Marlowe).• 06:24 - When self-presentation slides into self-deception.• 06:49 - How team norms shape what people say — and remember.• 07:57 - The HiPPO effect and why it makes everything worse.• 08:27 - How toxic environments turn up the pressure.• 09:02 - Why honest cultures aren't built through value statements.• 09:29 - Notice when your team is performing instead of communicating.• 10:01 - Build structures that reward honesty.• 10:29 - Notice when you're performing agreement yourself.• 10:55 - Push past the summary and into the specifics.• 11:20 - Lower the social cost of being wrong.—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show• Support the show on Patreon• Check out show transcripts• Check out our website• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts• Subscribe on Spotify• Subscribe on YouTube• Subscribe on Stitcher
Most people think crime fiction is all about clever plots and thrilling chases. But in this episode, Philip Marlowe reveals a different truth: one that exposes how easy it is to be misled in a web of deception — all without ever leaving Los Angeles. When a priceless sword called the Sword of Cebu vanishes on a tropical island, Marlowe dives into a tangled mystery involving stolen treasures, double-crosses, and a list of names that could change everything.You'll discover how a simple rent receipt, crumpled in the bottom of a pocket, unlocks a trail of killers and con artists. We break down the seemingly minor clues that turn out to be the vital key to solving the crime, exposing the deadly stakes behind a seemingly routine theft. Marlowe's sharp insights about human nature and the dangers of illusion will challenge how you see every mystery you encounter.This episode is a masterclass in understanding the hidden layers behind a seemingly straightforward case. Perfect for those who love a smart, fast-paced detective story and want to see how the smallest detail can be the biggest clue. If you're ready to rethink what really matters in a mystery — and see the world through Marlowe's eyes — this is your essential listen.Henry P. Pound, a well-connected importer, finds himself caught in a dangerous game around a stolen sword with roots reaching from the Philippines to Los Angeles. His secret, and the lives it endangers, depend on sharp instincts and a fearless commitment to uncovering the truth. As the bodies mount and the clues pile up, Marlowe's intuition and relentless pursuit come together in a night of revelation and danger.Get ready to see the world of crime fiction in a new light — where nothing is what it seems, and every detail has a story. Whether you're a seasoned detective junkie or new to the genre, this episode offers sharp insight into the art of sleuthing and the high cost of deception.
EPISODE #486-- For today's episode we talk about the unfortunately ever-green tale on ambition, temptation, and Nazism, MEPHISTO (1981), directed by István Szabó. It's good stuff. The movie, I mean, not the encroaching reality of fascism. That stuff sucks. We also talk about such hit films as STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE (2016, dir. Gareth Edwards), MADADAYO (1993, dir. Akira Kurosawa), and SCANDAL (1951, dir. Akira Kurosawa). Also, a whole lot of other movies. It's a movie podcast. What do you expect? LINKS-- Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in THEY LIVE TOGETHER. Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag and Sef Joosten. The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter on Substack, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
Most detective stories are predictable. This one flips the script — featuring a chimpanzee who's more than just a star of the act, a scotchman with a secret, and a fatal game of deception that leads straight to murder. When Philip Marlowe gets tangled in a web of illusions, fake aristocrats, and animal smugglers, every lead becomes a puzzle with deadly stakes. The question isn't just who did it, but why everyone's lying—and how a misfit chimpanzee holds the key to it all.You'll discover how Marlowe pieces together cryptic clues like a monocle dropped at the crime scene and a tobacco ribbon that unravels the killer's identity. We break down the clever misdirection of a phony lord, the truth about a stolen chimp, and the unexpected moments of humor that highlight the brutality beneath L.A.'s glitzy surface. This episode reveals the psychology behind deception, showcasing how even small details can crack a case wide open.Get ready for a story that's more than just noir — it's a masterclass in observation, with a chase that spans freight houses, hotel lobbies, and back alley deals. If you love sharp dialogue, twisting motives, and a villain who's more beast than man, this episode is essential listening. Perfect for mystery buffs and anyone who appreciates how every element, from a monkey's mimicry to a monocle, can unlock the truth.Gerald Moore, renowned radio actor and acclaimed Marlowe interpreter, delivers a performance that's as clever and unpredictable as the exploit itself. Dive into the intrigue, and see how a classic detective story shakes out when deception runs wild.
Arrow UK's Neil Snowdon walks hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante through five movies he's proud to have released via Arrow, and five he wishes he could release. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode The Warriors (1979) Innerspace (1987) Excalibur (1981) The Emerald Forest (1985) Deliverance (1972) Hope and Glory (1987) Where the Heart Is (1990) Zardoz (1974) The Devils (1971) First Knight (1995) The Exorcist (1973) Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) Boorman and the Devil (2026) The Shootist (1976) The Cowboys (1972) Dirty Harry (1971) Taxi Driver (1976) True Grit (1976) Targets (1968) Sleep (2020) Suspiria (2018) Suspiria (1977) Ms. 45 (1981) Irreversible (2002) The Boy Friend (1971) Women in Love (1969) Altered States (1981) The Music Lovers (1970) Lisztomania (1975) Tommy (1975) Trapped Ashes (2008) Gothic (1986) The Lair of the White Worm (1988) Crimes of Passion (1984) Whore (1991) Salome's Last Dance (1988) Robin and Marian (1976) Unforgiven (1992) Nuits Rogues (1974) Judex (1963) Eyes Without a Face (1960) Petulia (1968) Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979) Cuba (1979) Citizen Kane (1941) The Three Musketeers (1973) The Four Musketeers (1974) Fantomas (1913-14) Les Vampires (1915) The Hunger (1983) Unstoppable (2010) True Romance (1994) Domino (2005) Deja Vu (2006) The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) Loving Memory (1970) Performance (1970) Little Big Man (1970) Top Gun (1986) The Last Boy Scout (1991) Mademoiselle Fifi (1944) Isle of the Dead (1945) Cat People (1943) The Body Snatcher (1945) Bedlam (1946) I Walked with a Zombie (1943) The Seventh Victim (1943) Marlowe (1969) The Long Goodbye (1973) Other Notable Items Our Patreon! The Hollywood Food Coalition Arrow Video UK Harlan Ellison John Boorman Powers Boothe Dabney Coleman Neil Jordan Walt Disney Pictures 20th Century Studios Warner Bros. Paramount Pictures Warner Bros. Clockwork The Cannes Film Festival Ken Russell The Parade's Gone By… book by Kevin Brownlow (1976) Mike Hodges Anthony Pratt Boris Karloff King Arthur Robin Hood The Once and Future King novel by T.H. White (1958) Arthur Rex novel by Anthony Burgess (1978) David Kittredge Our William Friedkin podcast episode William A. Fraker BJ and Harmony Colangelo Lee Gambin Jim Hemphill Glenn Kenny Don Siegel John Wayne Robert Mitchum John Carradine Letterboxd TFH Guru Jonathan Kaplan Dino De Laurentiis Sam Peckinpah Pauline Kael Howard Hawks John Ford Ron Howard Howard S. Berger Sandra Hüller Michael Venus Walter Hill Ms. 45 (Cultographies) by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (2017) Abel Ferrara Richard Howorth Zoë Lund Gaspar Noé The Warner Archive Collection Richard Lester Robert Shaw Nicol Williamson Richard Harris Sean Connery Audrey Hepburn Georges Franju BFI The Criterion Collection Jacques Champreux Louis Feuillade Tony Scott Denzel Washington Christopher Walken Dennis Hopper Nicholas Roeg “Bela Lugosi's Dead” song by Bauhaus (1979) Dick Smith Carl Fullerton Griffith Park in Los Angeles Val Lewton Henry Daniell Bela Lugosi Columbia Pictures The Body Snatcher short story by Robert Louis Stevenson (1884) James Garner Bruce Lee The Rockford Files TV series (1974-80) Mike Mignola Tony Stella SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michael and Ethan discuss Jack Faust, by Michael Swanwick, while drinking Tamdhu 12yo Single Malt..In this episode:Caliban and the Witch, by Sylvia FedericiJack Faust is Goethe's Faust and Marlowe's Faust and a little bit Gounod's Faust (which is also Goethe's Faust)Faust goes from a disciple to Pontius Pilate in one paragraphWhat's behind the door?????? (it doesn't matter)The Star Trek-ification of FaustFaust decides he is God, something that always goes super well for everybodyInterjections at random times from our special guest, Michael's catA fun triumvirate of epigraphs! (Including Jack the Ripper)Tap into PoetryNext time Michael and Ethan will discuss F.W. Murnau's silent film, Faust! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)
Philip Marlowe Investigates a Frightened Chemist and a Desperate Wife in "The Big Step"In this episode, we follow the iconic detective Philip Marlowe as he unravels a web of industrial espionage, romance, and desperation that leads to a tragic climax. Given Raymond Chandler's mastery of noir storytelling, this radio drama offers a compelling exploration of human motives, secrets, and the tragic consequences of deceit.Most great stories are built around one big step—and in tonight's gripping episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a young chemist and a piano prodigy are pulled into a dangerous game after a mysterious paper scares a woman to the edge. When a seemingly harmless mistake turns deadly, Marlowe uncovers a tangled web of betrayal, stolen formulas, and desperate lies that threaten to cost innocent lives—and maybe his own.In this intense story, you'll discover how a single photograph, a stolen dye formula, and a hurried alibi collide in a case full of twists. We break down the secrets behind Shirley Vitello's secret flight, a deadly suicide attempt, and a brilliant chemist who might be the key to everything. Raymond Chandler's iconic detective confronts a tragic love story, a double-crossing husband, and a killer who's always one step ahead.You'll learn how unspoken motivations, hidden identities, and subtle clues can turn ordinary moments into life-or-death situations. This episode reveals how a detective connects the dots in a case fueled by greed, jealousy, and ambition—all with a classic Chandler grit and style. If you like your mysteries sharp, your characters complex, and the stakes high, this is the story you can't afford to miss.Whether you're a crime fiction fanatic or new to noir detective stories, this episode is essential listening for anyone who values the art of deduction and the thrill of the chase. Step into the shadowy world of Philip Marlowe—because the next big step might just save your life.
For May, we're spotlighting authors whose works inspired old time radio mysteries. First up is Raymond Chandler - best known for creating the iconic Los Angeles gumshoe Philip Marlowe. We'll hear a pair of Chandler's Marlowe stories adapted for radio - "Trouble is My Business" with Van Heflin (originally aired on NBC on August 5, 1947) and "Red Wind" with Gerald Mohr (originally aired on CBS on September 26, 1948). Plus, we'll hear adaptations of two other Chandler mysteries: "Pearls are a Nuisance" from Suspense (originally aired on CBS on April 19, 1945) and "Murder in the City Hall" from The Mollé Mystery Theatre (originally aired on NBC on April 5, 1946).
Send us Fan MailPart 2 of Alternate Ending Derby Day.Here we have brewery interviews:Eric from Benchtop talks about his relationship with AE, why he came up from Virginia to go to Alternate Ending for the Brewer's Derby. Mike from Erratic joins to talk about how much he learned brewing at Benchtop almost 10 years ago.Bobby from KCBC talks about his relationship with AE, their collaboration with Marvel and Daredevil, and lager appreciation month where if you stop by KCBC on certain days, you can shotgun a lager for free.Rich and Scott from Tin Barn talk about collab month and the different beers that they made and Kenny from Lost Tavern looks ahead to Hops 4 Hope in September.Colin from Oakflower and Zach from Marlowe talk about Untappd ratings and how they effect breweries plus both of them share food news - one good and one bad.Mike from Future Self Brewing talks about his beers, his time at Other Hald, his long friendship with Scott from AE, and the future plans for Future Self.
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This week, we are walking the beat with Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye (1973) and Shane Black's The Nice Guys (2016).These films represent two sides of the same tarnished coin. We look at Philip Marlowe as a relic of a moral code that simply does not apply to the world anymore. In The Long Goodbye, Marlowe is a ghost in his own life, stumbling through a cynical, hazy L.A. that has no room for his brand of loyalty. Contrast that with The Nice Guys, where our leads are trying to affect change against an overwhelming tide of corporate and political corruption, only to realize the deck is stacked against them.It is a double feature about the failure of the private eye archetype. Whether it is the nihilistic malaise of the 70s or the frantic comedy of a modern action-noir, both films suggest that the truth does not set you free, it just makes you tired.
The story "The Big Step" from The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, aired on February 28, 1950, centers on Philip Marlowe investigating the disappearance of a young lady, Shirley Vitello, who is involved in an industrial theft where she sold stolen dye formulas from her employer to another chemist, Morris Danica, to support her husband's piano composing career. The plot involves a deathbed confession and the young lady taking a "big step in the wrong direction."LessHere's a breakdown of the plot and additional details:Plot DetailsThe episode begins with Marlowe investigating a case involving a female chemist, Shirley Vitello. It's revealed that Shirley, in an effort to financially support her husband's aspirations as a piano composer, stole dye formulas from her boss and sold them to another chemist, Morris Danica. The plot is set in motion by a deathbed confession from Danica, which throws Shirley and those connected to her into a panic. Marlowe is hired to look into what's troubling Shirley, who has disappeared along with a gun.The narrative features a cast of characters including a friend with millions and a myopic chemist, all caught up in the unraveling consequences of Shirley's "big step in the wrong direction."Deeper Dive into the EpisodeIf you'd like to experience the full story, you can find the complete audio recording or a transcript of "The Big Step" radio play. Listening to or reading the full episode would provide all the details of Marlowe's investigation, the character interactions, and the resolution of the mystery.
00:00 Chris Marlowe joins the show.13:20 More on the Nuggets win.
A dame needs Marlowe’s help. The mystery deepens to involve a damaged car, a hit and run, and just exactly who is the man in the high collar? Gunshots lead…
This episode delves into the gritty, atmospheric world of Raymond Chandler's most famous character, Philip Marlowe. Through a detailed exploration of the 1947 radio adaptation "The Long Arm," we uncover how Chandler's storytelling creates a compelling blend of crime, morality, and atmosphere, revealing key insights into noir fiction and detective work.Most detective stories promise x, but this one delivers a knockout dose of gritty reality, a tangled web of murder, corruption, and betrayal in Bay City. When seasoned private eye Philip Marlowe gets a frantic call from a jailed friend claiming his wife has been murdered—and that he's been framed—he steps into a deepening conspiracy that threatens to swallow him whole.In this gripping episode, you'll discover how Marlowe peels back layers of deception, navigating crooked cops, sly gamblers, and shadowy figures who all have secrets to hide. We break down:The dangerous game of small-town corruption and how it ensnares even the savviest playersThe real story behind a frame-up that could topple a city's entire underbellyThe innovative tactics Marlowe uses to outsmart powerful foes and expose the truthThe surprising role of a fat fry cook and a blackjack-sharp gambler in unraveling the killer's identityAnd the chance to see how one man's integrity can turn the tide when everything's on the lineWhy do so many chase secrets that threaten their lives? Because missing this insight could mean staying blind to the patterns of crime that shape cities—and lives. If you're ready to see beneath the surface of every smoke-and-mirrors game, this episode is essential listening. It's for crime fans, mystery seekers, and anyone who believes in the power of clarity when chaos surrounds us.Perfect for those who love stories of resilience and cunning—this isn't just a tale; it's a blueprint for thinking smarter in dangerous times. Hit play, and see the long arm of truth stretch farther than you expected.
In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Center for Strong Public Schools' Alisha Searcy speak with Stephen Greenblatt, Cogan University Professor of the Humanities at Harvard University and one of the world's foremost scholars of Renaissance literature. Greenblatt discusses his acclaimed book, Dark Renaissance: The Dangerous Times and Fatal Genius of Shakespeare's Greatest Rival, and explores the remarkable life, work, and legacy of Christopher Marlowe. He explains how Marlowe, the son of a cobbler from Canterbury, rose through England's demanding classical education system to become one of the boldest playwrights of the Elizabethan era. Prof. Greenblatt examines the political and cultural climate of Elizabethan England, shaped by censorship, religious conflict, and surveillance, and how those pressures influenced Marlowe's daring artistic voice. Greenblatt also unpacks enduring mysteries surrounding Marlowe's life, including theories that he served as a secret agent for Sir Francis Walsingham, Queen Elizabeth I's spymaster. He also discusses Marlowe's landmark plays Tamburlaine and Doctor Faustus, his celebrated poetry, and the dramatic innovations that transformed English theater. Additionally, he also reflects on Marlowe's rivalry with Shakespeare, mysterious death, and enduring influence on literature today. In closing, Prof. Greenblatt reads a passage from his book, Dark Renaissance: The Dangerous Times and Fatal Genius of Shakespeare's Greatest Rival.
In this episode, Raymond Chandler's iconic private detective Philip Marlowe navigates a case involving a missing woman, a sanatorium escape, and dangerous family secrets. It's a vivid blend of noir atmosphere, sharp dialogue, and unexpected twists—perfect for fans of classic crime stories seeking insight into the darker corners of human nature.Most people overlook how crucial timing is in solving complex, dangerous cases. In this episode, Philip Marlowe uncovers a web of deception, murder, and hidden motives—all because he understands the subtle art of strategic patience. The case kicks off with a desperate woman's mysterious plea and spirals into a deadly game involving a paranoid husband, a lost letter, and a sanatorium escape. What Marlowe reveals will challenge your assumptions about when to act and when to wait.You'll discover: how a few seconds can change everything in a crime investigation; the surprising importance of seemingly insignificant details like burrs in a fence — and what they reveal about the killer; the key to knowing when to press and when to hold back. Raymond Chandler's classic hero navigates a maze of lies, revealing that sometimes the best move is to do nothing... until the right moment.We break down: the critical choice points in a case that seem small but are actually game-changers; how to read people's nervous tics and subtle clues that expose their true intentions; and the importance of understanding mental states in solving deadly puzzles. Relying purely on intuition, Marlowe demonstrates that patience and perceptiveness can outmatch brute force—and save lives.The stakes are high: ignore the small signals, and secrets become deadly. Recognize the right moment to act, and you turn the tide of any dangerous game. This episode isn't just about solving a crime—it's about mastering the art of strategic timing, a skill that transforms a good investigator into a great one.Ideal for mystery lovers, aspiring detectives, and anyone who knows that sometimes, the tiniest detail can make all the difference. Whether you're facing real-world puzzles or personal challenges, the insights here will sharpen your intuition and your patience. Hit play to see how understanding the right moment can turn the odds entirely in your favor.Raymond Tramfer's crime stories come alive through Gerald Moore's compelling narration, capturing the gritty, noir atmosphere of 1940s Los Angeles. This episode is a masterclass in patience, perception, and the subtle power of timing—perfect listening for anyone eager to see beneath the surface and crack the code before it's too late.
After the French project to build a canal through Panama collapses in 1889 amidst disease and financial scandal, US President Teddy Roosevelt resolves to pick up where they left off. However, powerful interests in Washington are aggressively lobbying for a different route – not through Panama, but Nicaragua. As debate rages and backdoor deals are made, Panama becomes a lightning rod for controversy…and revolution. SOURCES: Burton, Anthony. The Canal Pioneers: Canal Construction from 2500 BC to the Early 20th Century. Barnsley, UK: Pen & Sword Maritime, 2018. Charles River Editors. The Panama Canal: The Construction and History of the Waterway Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. CreateSpace Independent Publishing, 2013. Diaz Espino, Ovidio. How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Panama Canal. New York: Four Walls Eight Windows, 2003. Greene, Julie. The Canal Builders: Making America's Empire at the Panama Canal. New York: Penguin Press, 2009. Karabell, Zachary. Parting the Desert: The Creation of the Suez Canal. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Keller, Ulrich. The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs. New York: Dover Publications, 1983. Lasso, Marixa. Erased: The Untold Story of the Panama Canal. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2019. Lindsay, John. Emperors in the Jungle: The Hidden History of the U.S. in Panama. 2003. Lopez, Sean J. Chokepoint: The Epic History of the Suez Canal. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2024. Marlowe, Elias. A History of Panama: Canal, Conquest, and Independence. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2012. McCullough, David. The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870–1914. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1977. Morton, Levi P. “No. 105. Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen.” Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 1, 1884, U.S. Department of State Office of the Historian, 5 July 1884,https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1884/d105 Parker, Matthew. Panama Fever: The Epic Story of the Building of the Panama Canal. New York: Doubleday, 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniel never believed in haunted houses. He believed in structure, craftsmanship, and the predictable behavior of aging wood. The Marlowe farmhouse at the end of the abandoned county road was supposed to be another straightforward restoration project—dust, sweat, long nights, and eventually a sale.Instead, it became a countdown.It started with a sound he couldn't explain and a piece of furniture that wouldn't stay where he left it. Then came the footsteps—measured, deliberate, always after one in the morning. The same number. The same path. As if someone upstairs was finishing something that had never quite been completed.When Daniel uncovered a small detail about the home's former owner, the pattern stopped feeling accidental. So, he did what any rational person would do. He interfered.What happened next wasn't dramatic. It wasn't explosive. It was quieter than that. And far more unsettling. Because some houses don't rage against the living. They simply continue what they were already doing.#GhostStory #HauntedHouse #ParanormalPodcast #TrueParanormal #HauntedFarmhouse #ResidualHaunting #UnfinishedBusiness #MidnightFootsteps #SupernaturalEncounter #ParanormalActivityLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: