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A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Rogues Gallery – Fortune In Furs. ep27, 451220

Posted by By Keith October 7, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Rogues GalleryNo Comments
When a warehouse fire leads Richard Rogue into a web of arson, blackmail, and murder, a $1,000 tip and a bump on the head help him uncover a scheme to swap real furs for fakes and double-dip on insurance money.
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A vintage-style promotional poster for "The Adventures of Sam Spade," featuring a radio episode titled "Case of the Broken Window." A man in a trench coat and fedora, presumably Sam Spade, leans forward on a cluttered desk in a dim office. A broken window with a bullet hole is visible, casting shadow on the wall. The setting includes an old telephone, papers, a microphone, and an "ON AIR" sign, evoking a classic detective-radio drama ambiance.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Over My Dead Body Caper. ep169, 490918

Posted by By Keith October 6, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Sam SpadeNo Comments
When an undertaker client is stalked by a mysterious stranger, Sam Spade gets pulled into a web of family secrets and attempts on his own life. After local newspapers report Sam's death, he decides to play along, attending his own funeral to turn the tables on the killer.
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A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – Murder Beyond the Mountains. ep198, 460114

Posted by By Keith October 1, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Sherlock HolmesNo Comments
Presumed dead and disguised as a Norwegian in a remote Tibetan cottage, Sherlock Holmes investigates the murder of a Chinese emissary at a peaceful monastery to bring a killer to light.
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Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Tales of the Texas Rangers – Dead or Alive. ep10, 500909

Posted by By Keith September 30, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Texas RangersNo Comments
When a safecracker uses a tragic explosion to fake his death and resume his crime spree, the Texas Rangers uncover the elaborate cover-up and pursue him to a high-stakes lakeside showdown.
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The image is an AI rendition of a vintage-style illustration promoting an episode titled "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Henry J. Unger Matter (ep 58, 500720)." It shows a courtroom scene with a man in a suit raising his right hand as if testifying, while an older man, also in a suit, points assertively at him. A judge’s gavel is visible above, and a covered body lies on a table in the background. Text describes a framed private investigator, a vengeful ex-con, and a desperate bluff in court.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Henry J Unger Matter. ep58, 500720

Posted by By Keith September 29, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny DollarNo Comments
When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar wakes from a drugged stupor next to a murder victim, he discovers a vengeful ex-con has set him up for murder. Facing an uphill battle in court, Johnny must rely on raw nerves and a dangerous bluff to clear his name.
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AI generated vintage-style comic book cover titled "True Detective Mysteries: Horror in a Hospital Ward." On the left, two nurses stand near a covered hospital bed, one with a shocked expression, the other covering her mouth in horror. A body lies under the sheet. In the foreground, a hand holds a torn photo of a dress. To the right, two detectives in trench coats and hats look serious, one shining a flashlight. The episode number "Episode 2, 370325" is shown at the bottom left.

True Detective Mysteries – Horror in a Hospital Ward. ep2, 370325

Posted by By Keith September 25, 2026Posted inDetective and MysteryNo Comments
When a gunshot victim is found at an Arizona hospital, police follow a headless photograph and forbidden workplace secrets to solve a high-stakes mystery.
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Badges. night sticks, police officers.

21st Precinct – Body Under a Loading Dock

Posted by By Keith September 24, 2026Posted in21st Precinct, Detective and MysteryNo Comments
When a man found under a loading dock turns out to be a murder victim, Captain Canelli and the detectives of the 21st Precinct untangle a web of life insurance policies, false alibis, and elusive suspects.
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A sepia-toned illustration framed in an ornate oval. It shows a serious man in 1940s attire (images based on AI rendition of Orson Welles from this.) holding a letter, while a gloved hand points at it. The background depicts a cityscape through windows and a large bank vault door. Text at the top reads "THE BLACK MUSEUM - A LETTER ep24, 520612." At the bottom, it says "STARRING ORSON WELLES." The overall style is vintage, evoking a noir or old-time radio drama theme.

Black Museum – A Letter. ep24, 520612

Posted by By Keith September 23, 2026Posted inBlack Museum
When a master forger uses innocent Londoners to cash bogus checks, Scotland Yard must untangle a web of deception and a mysterious letter to catch a killer.
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AI generated promotional poster for "Boston Blackie," episode 16 titled "The Wentworth Diamonds: A Daring Frame-Up." It features two men against a city skyline at dusk. The man in the foreground, wearing a fedora and suit, smokes a cigarette and smiles confidently. The other man, dressed in a trench coat, examines a diamond through a magnifying glass. Several sparkling diamonds appear nearby. The bottom includes the logo for "Retro Radio Podcast." The overall style resembles vintage detective pulp fiction art.

Boston Blackie – The Wentworth Diamonds. ep16, 450425

Posted by By Keith September 22, 2026Posted inBoston Blackie, Detective and Mystery
Framed for a daring diamond heist and the murder of security guards, Boston Blackie must outsmart a ruthless criminal gang and convince Inspector Farraday of his innocence before it's too late.
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Alan Ladd, in the1950s.

Box 13 – daytime nightmare. ep39, 490515

Posted by By tom September 18, 2026Posted inBox 13, Detective and Mystery
Framed for murder and locked in an asylum, Dan breaks free to become a hunted man on a desperate quest to prove his innocence.
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