Detective and Mystery – Retro Radio Podcast

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Gun Part 2. ep355, 560605

By Keith October 22, 2026Detective and Mystery, DragnetNo Comments

Joe Friday interrogates a captured gang member to track down a major auto-theft and drug-smuggling ring operating across the Mexican border. With a fresh tip and stakeouts in place, the detectives close in for a suspenseful finish.

Dragnet – The Big Gun Part 1. ep354, 560529

By Keith October 21, 2026Detective and Mystery, DragnetNo Comments

When an overdue rental truck turns up in Mexico packed with narcotics, Detective Joe Friday and Frank Smith uncover a major cross-border smuggling ring. Tune in to this classic 1956 episode of Dragnet to follow the investigation!

Let George Do It – Perfect Alibi. ep151, 490801

By Keith October 20, 2026Detective and Mystery, Let George Do ItNo Comments

When a high-profile mobster lands behind bars for a capital crime, his wife begs private investigator George Valentine to find a life-saving alibi. Join George as he untangles a web of secrets, mob rivals, and a sudden jailbreak in this classic episode of Let George Do It.

A vintage shaving cream advertisement duplicated side by side. A cartoonish man with messy hair, a big grin, and wide eyes holds a small tube labeled "Mollé." The text reads: "'Gives You that that Mollé LOOK!' You need a HEAVIER cream to shave TENDER skin." Below the man, there's an illustration of the Mollé Brushless Shaving Cream tube and box. The ad has an old, slightly yellowed paper look with some wear on edges.

Molle Mystery Theater – Witness For The Prosecution. 460531

By Keith October 15, 2026Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery TheaterNo Comments

When a murder investigation points to a jilted lover and a web of bitter marital secrets, a tense courtroom trial puts circumstantial evidence, emotional testimony, and hidden motives on trial.

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Strange Murder Of Carrie Ellis. 510803

By Keith October 14, 2026Detective and Mystery, Mr KeenNo Comments

When a woman confesses to a murder she can't explain, Mr. Keen steps in to uncover a web of deceit, hidden motives, and a possible trap involving mind control.

The image shows three men sitting inside a car at night. The driver is seen from behind, looking to his left. The man in the middle, wearing a suit, sits with his hands clasped, appearing serious. The man on the right wears a trench coat and a fedora hat, looking straight ahead with a focused expression. Outside the car window, city lights and rainy streets are visible, suggesting a somber or tense atmosphere. The interior is dimly lit.

Nero Wolfe (CBC) Cordially Invited To Meet Death. ep6, 820220

By Keith October 13, 2026Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

When a party planner is targeted by blackmail and her case ends in a mysterious tetanus death, Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin must race against time—and Inspector Cramer's suspicions—to catch a killer.

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Adventures ofPhilip Marlowe – Face to Forget. ep88, 500614

By Keith October 8, 2026Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Hired to find a contact aboard a moving train with only a vague description, Philip Marlowe runs into a trail of suspicious passengers, a knock on the head, and a corpse. After being thrown from the train, Marlowe must catch up to stop the killer before they reach the end of the line.

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

By Keith October 7, 2026Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

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.

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

By Keith October 6, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

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.

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – Murder Beyond the Mountains. ep198, 460114

By Keith October 1, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

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.