Gangsters – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Dragnet – Roseland Roof Murders. 31, 491229

By Keith January 7, 2025Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

On robbery detail, Joe Friday and partner Ben Romero hit the streets. Planning on dealing with hardcases, the cops draw weapons from the police arsenal. Joe and Ben stake out…

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Amos and Andy (NBC) Mr 1943, with Edward G Robinson. 431231

By Keith December 31, 2024Amos and Andy, Comedy

Getting ready for the big New Year's Eve party, Andhy has trouble finding a tuxedo, and Amos shares some of the cut backs he has had to make at home. Kingfish has his own family troubles to gripe about. Might he have a lead on a tux to rent? The slow moving, slow talking, Lightening, might be able to get the tux back early enough to keep from being charged a higher rate.

Christmas Wreath on Door.

Casey Crime Photographer – The Life Of The Party. ep216,471218

By Keith December 18, 2024Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

As we join Casey and Ann on a wintery street on the way to their next job, they witness what they first think is a joke. A man known for…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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.

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…