Detective and Mystery – Retro Radio Podcast

Danger, Doctor Danfield – Money in a Basket. ep20, 461229.

By Keith July 10, 2026Detective and Mystery, Doctor DanfieldNo Comments

Opening and closing credits are snipped. We find Doctor Danfield talking with his secretary Rusty Fairfax, when a student from one of Dan's classes interrupts. Rusty's moment of jealousy is…

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

Dragnet – The Big Carney. ep351, 560508

By Keith July 9, 2026Detective and Mystery, DragnetNo Comments

The owner of a jewelry store reports to Joe Friday about theft of his expensive merchandise. Could it be an inside job? His account of the robbery leads Joe on…

Let George Do It – The Problem With Joe Martin. ep147, 490815

By Keith July 8, 2026Detective and Mystery, Let George Do ItNo Comments

A man claiming to be an important figure from South America shows up on the doorstep of George Valentine. All he wants to do is find a particular person, and…

Molle Mystery Theater – Further Adventures Of Kenny Andrews. 460510

By Keith July 7, 2026Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater2 Comments

In a previous episode a tale of Kenny Andrews, and how he ended up in an insane asylum was told. Due to audience request, his saga is continued to report…

"Bob Bailey" - A black and white photograph of the American actor Bob Bailey. He is shown from the waist up, facing the camera with a serious expression on his face. He is wearing a suit and tie, and his hair is neatly combed. The image captures his professional demeanor and the confidence he exudes. Bailey was known for his work in radio dramas and detective series, and this image reflects his stature as a serious and respected performer.

Let George Do It – The Dark Chain. ep159, 491107

By Keith July 3, 2026Detective and Mystery, Let George Do ItNo Comments

A woman is alone on her farm with her mentally challenged son, and fears for her safety. With her husband long dead she worries that her brother is ineffectual to…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case Part 4. 540625

By Keith July 2, 2026Detective and Mystery, Mr KeenNo Comments

The kindly old investigator wraps up the mystery today. Mr. Keen and Mike Clancey have been investigating the death of Donald Traviss. Mr. Keen has his eye on two suspects,…

Nero Wolfe – Disguise For Murder. ep1, 820115

By Keith July 1, 2026Detective and Mystery, Nero WolfeNo Comments

Cynthia Brown has a story to tell Archie about her friend, Doris who was killed. A man who is at a party in Nero's office is the one Cynthia is…

Nero Wolfe – Room 304. ep26, 510427

By Keith June 30, 2026Detective and Mystery, Nero WolfeNo Comments

A phone call from an exotic woman gets Archie Goodwin's attention, but when a gunshot sounds, it turns into the next case for Nero Wolfe. Going to the scene, Archie…

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 of Philip Marlowe – The Fox’s Tail. ep85, 500523

By Keith June 26, 2026Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

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…

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.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Tears of Night Caper. ep161, 490724

By Keith June 25, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

A wounded Sam Spade arrives in the office to dictate his report toEffie Perine. Reflecting on holw the case started, Maime enters to drag Sam to see her boss. Scruffy men guard a mansion where Johnny hires Sam to safeguard a transaction of jewels.