Gangsters – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

Casey, Crime Photographer – Bright New Star. ep196, 470731

By Keith December 11, 2024Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

It's a story that's been done before by other detective shows. Two starlets compete for a leading role, but only one will win it. A producer with decisions to make…

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 Wheel Of Life Caper. ep107, 480711

By Keith November 26, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Bernadine is back to replace Effie Perine as Sam's secretary. She has Sam singing the blues as he dictates his report on how a man was murdered with a buzz…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – League Of Death. 380109

By Keith November 11, 2024Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A courtroom decision puts a man behind bars, but Lamonte Cranston and Margot Lane think it's a case for the Shadow to be involved with. The sentenced man leaves a…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Lights Out – The Cliff. 390429

By Keith October 21, 2024Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

At the edge of a cliff, a dame holds Mack Weather at gunpoint, forcing him to jump. In flashback, we learn that Weather is a gangster and counterfeiter. Joe is…

Let George Do It – Stand In For Murder. ep110, 481129

By Keith September 11, 2024Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A man writes to George with a problem. He has to commit a crime to keep from being in trouble. When he talks to George in person, it is a…

Philo Vance – Brotherly Murder Case. ep60, 490830

By Keith August 30, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philo Vance

A pair of escaping thugs set the stage, but how does their plans on easy money fit into the case that just landed in the lap of Philo Vance? A…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Village Scene. ep43, 500328

By Keith August 19, 2024Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

When an artist reports a theft of his paintings, Johnny Dollar heads to town to see what he can do about covering the losses to his insurance company. After checking…

Casey, Crime Photographer – Pick up. ep186, 470522

By Keith August 2, 2024Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

It's a typical night at the Blue Note when Casey enters to talk with Ethelbert, and his Spring Day in the park with Ann Williams. A face in the crowd…

Lum and Abner – Jewels Missing From Box. 410911

By Keith July 30, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Actually, the title should probably be, Lum in Disguise. Cedric enters the store to talk with Abner about the recent happenings, and why they have been hiding out. The two…

Lum and Abner – Practicing Jujitsu Holds. 410908

By Keith July 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Over at Lum's house, we find Abner in hiding with him. It seems the only way out when the widow has mistaken Lum's photo for one of the crooks, the…