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Crime Club – Death On The 710. ep32, 470703

Posted by By Keith September 15, 2026Posted inCrime Club, Detective and MysteryNo Comments
Poisoned on a train with a fatal dose of atropine, a wealthy socialite leaves behind a trail of bitter enemies. The police and a mystery writer partner up to set a dramatic trap for the killer.
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Dragnet – The Big False Move. ep353, 560522

Posted by By Keith September 9, 2026Posted inDragnetNo Comments
When a robbery suspect insists on confessing, Joe Friday and Frank Smith notice holes in his story—forcing the detectives to prove their suspect innocent to uncover the real mastermind.
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Frank Merrywell - Ballot Box Mystery. This AI generated graphic features a large wooden ballot box with the word "VOTE" on it and a question mark on the front. To the right, a hand holds a magnifying glass focusing on a gear and key symbol, suggesting investigation or mystery. On the left side, there are two vintage-style microphones and sheets of paper with script writing. The bottom right corner has the logo "Retro Radio Podcast."

Frank Merrywell – Ballot Box Mystery. 480515

Posted by By Keith September 8, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Frank MerrywellNo Comments
When election ballots for a college theater production are tampered with, Frank Merrywell relies on a sleight-of-hand trick and key clues to expose the fraud before the curtain falls.
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"Let George Do It" radio show logo featuring a man in a fedora holding a smoking gun, with the show title displayed in bold red letters above him and a red microphone below him against a blue background.

Let George Do It – The Flowers That Smelled Of Murder. ep106, 481101

Posted by By Keith September 4, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Let George Do ItNo Comments
When a botany student's orchid project leads to campus rumors, jealousy, and a body in the greenhouse, private investigator George Valentine must untangle a web of secrets to catch a killer.
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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 – Goodbye Darling. 460524

Posted by By Keith September 3, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Molle Mystery TheaterNo Comments
When a fraught marriage leads to a deadly murder plot disguised as an accident, a husband and wife engage in a high-stakes battle of wits where every scheme backfires.
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Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Leaping Dog. 440413

Posted by By Keith September 2, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Mr KeenNo Comments
When a leaping dog leads Mr. Keen into a search for its missing owner, the investigation takes a dangerous turn involving shady figures, race tracks, and a carnival.
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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) Counterfeit For Murder. ep3, 820130

Posted by By Keith September 1, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe
When an elderly woman brings a package of counterfeit bills to Nero Wolfe, a sudden murder forces Archie and Nero into a dangerous web of Treasury agents, stubborn suspects, and hidden motives.
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AI generated vintage-style promotional graphic for a retro radio podcast called "Nick Carter: An Angle on Murder," episode 29. It features a man in a 1940s detective outfit holding a revolver, with a cityscape in the background. Text includes "Fixed Fight," "The Champs Kid," and mentions Joe Collins and Simon Templar. A classic microphone and a magnifying glass with "The Angle" inside it are also depicted. The overall design has a sepia tone with bold lettering.

Nick Carter – An Angle On Murder ep29, 431025

Posted by By Keith August 28, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Nick Carter
When a secret turns deadly, detective Nick Carter and Patsy uncover a fresh murder victim behind locked doors, plunging them into a high-speed world of gunplay, dangerous clues, and relentless car chases.
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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.

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Uneasy Head. ep87, 500606

Posted by By Keith August 27, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe
Chasing down clues, Marlowe gets slipped a mickey. Is it related to the crime he's working on? It doesn't matter because now, Marlowe is out for vengeance. The bar tender…
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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.

Richard Diamond – Little Chiva. ep88, 510323

Posted by By Keith August 26, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Richard Diamond
When an old farmer dies mysteriously in Richard Diamond's office, the hard-boiled detective flies to Haiti to investigate a string of suspicious deaths and land grabs. Diamond must navigate voodoo rituals, a 300-pound enforcer, and deadly corporate sabotage to expose the killer.
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