Poison – Retro Radio Podcast

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 Stopped Watch Caper. ep146, 490410

By Keith January 13, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Sam has a substitute secretary, Effie's little sister, Buffy. Clued into a weird family, in a house in the swamps, Sam is intrigued enough to see it for himself. In…

Let George Do It – Sweet Poison. ep161 ,491121

By Keith July 25, 2024Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A Woman has nowhere to turn, and needs George's help to keep from going to jail for murder. George and Clair Brooks come on the run, but learn that Gloria…

Let George Do It – The Round About Murder. ep124, 490307

By Keith March 7, 2024Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A man is accused of murder, and writes to George Valentine for help. He makes the crazy claim that he did kill her, but it wasn't murder. How can that…

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

Molle Mystery Theater (AFRS) A Death Is Caused. 451012

By Keith January 31, 2024Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

A pair of smartly dressed women might appear as they would in any city in America, but the two we look in on in this tropical diner discuss the matter…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Balancing The Books. 490102 (Retro plus)

By Keith September 11, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

As provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of February, 1999: The first show of the new year brings an immediately noticeable change. The "three rings on the phone" opening,…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Skull and Crossbones Murder Case. 500615

By Keith June 14, 2023Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

In a fashionable home, a couple share dinner in relative silence. Before the husband can share what's on his mind, he drops dead of poisoning. The distraught wife takes the…

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Secrets Of Scotland Yard – Jean Pierre Vaquier, The Dapper Frenchman

By Keith March 23, 2023Detective and Mystery, Secrets of Scotland Yard

Audio is a bit mushy, but all the shows from this series seem to be less than clear. The drama is set up as we are told of Jean Piere,…

Sherlock Holmes – The Devil’s Foot. ep143, 360530

By Keith March 18, 2023Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Getting refreshed after a long Winter, Holmes and Watson relax at a seaside village. The setting is still pretty bleak, and superstitions run rampant about the bluffs where the waves…

Crime Club – Death Is A Knockout. ep29, 470612

By Keith January 31, 2023Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

Take the easy chair by the window. Comfortable? Good. Here's a story about a golden opportunity that was melted down by murder. An up and coming boxer has gotten involved…

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 – laughing corpse. ep190, 400310

By tom June 25, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A scientist is killed by a poison that induces laughter before death. But it is a mystery to the Shadow on how it was administered.