Detective and Mystery – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

By Keith July 2, 2026Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

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 Wolfe

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 Wolfe

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.

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

Sherlock Holmes – The Second Generation. ep194, 451217

By Keith June 24, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Long time friends share a moment as Holmes plays a haunting melody on his violin. Active practice of detective work is well behind them, but Watson wonders if Holmes ever…

A person wearing blue denim jeans with their hands behind their back, secured together by a pair of metal handcuffs. The focus is on the hands and the handcuffs, indicating the person is restrained. The background is dark, creating a strong contrast with the light-colored jeans and the person's skin. The image conveys themes of arrest, detention, or captivity.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Port-au-Prince Haiti. ep51, 500530

By Keith June 23, 2026Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Protecting the interests of his insurance company, Johnny is on the way to the island nation of Haiti. He has to investigate the case of a man dying of a…

Stand By For Crime – The Communist Menace. ep1, 1953

By Keith June 19, 2026Detective and Mystery

Every show is about a hot button topic for the television news. Today the feature is about Communism, it's a terror, a menace, a disease. Who will fall prey next?…

21st Precinct – Barge Sinking in East River

By Keith June 18, 202621st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

The call comes in about a gravel barge that's sinking. Checking out the situation, and traffic blockage, the focus turns to a domestic dispute. Captain Canelli learns about Mrs. Linley,…

Boston Blackie – Marked Money. ep195, 481006

By Keith June 17, 2026Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A gangster calls on another to extort some cash from him, concerning a single dollar bill. What can be so valuable about the dollar? It's big enough to lead to…