Mobsters – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Lux Radio Theater – She Loves Me Not (Bing Crosby, Joan Blondel). ep149, 371108

By Keith May 15, 2023Drama, Lux

Features Bing Crosby, who is to play a law student, and Joan Blondelle is his love interest. In a dance hall, a mobster shoots another. Worried about cops picking her…

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – Thieves Fall Out. ep66, 431116

By Keith February 11, 2023Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Features Gene Kelley. A small gang of thieves is led by Arthur, played by Gene Kelley. Arttie owes money, and he hasn't been having much luck on his takes lately.…

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.

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Box Of Death. ep181, 470417

By Keith April 17, 2022Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

A police officer brings a complaint of a large packing box on the front sidewalk. At the suggestion of the resident, Mrs Benson, he opens it to find a body.…

Richard Diamond – The Betty Moran Case. ep6, 490529

By Keith April 5, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

A blackmailer from the mob comes around to collect from Betty Moran. The strong willed woman refuses him, kills the mobster, then shoots herself. The news story gets the attention…

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 – Appointment With Death. 390312

By Keith March 12, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A man is released from prison, but claims to the warden that he'll get the man who put him behind bars. Back with his gang, the gangsters plan is to…

Crime Club – Self Made Corpse. ep36, 470731

By Keith July 31, 2021Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

A plan for living, for which the architect was death. A mild mannered bank teller goes to the big city to talk to some gangsters. He is fed up with…

The Whistler – Fog. ep19, 420920

By Keith September 20, 2020Suspense and Horror, Whistler

On a night with thick fog, Captain Fowler, and Danny, make their way to collect on a debt. A trip in the fog, and a thump on the head gives…

The Whistler – Mirage. ep18, 420913

By Keith September 13, 2020Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Fred Adams is an attorney. Involved with the underworld, he is taken to the manager of a night club, Gloria. Has Fred turned against his benefactor, and manager of the…

Danger, Doctor Danfield – Manuel Abello. ep2, 460825.

By Keith August 25, 2020Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

Manuel is a criminal from South of the border, but has hopes of becoming a legitimate citezen to maintain his lifestyle of crime. When he gets into a disagreement with…

Casey, Crime Photographer – Acquitted. ep192, 470703.

By Keith July 5, 2020Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

In the courtroom, a man is being sentenced, and is acquitted of his crime. Though the legal decision is made, tempers flare afterward, and a minor scuffle breaks out. Elsewhere,…