Adam Graham serves as your host, providing his idiosyncratic as he goes, as we go through the much underrated 1946-54 detective series starring a pre-Johnny Dollar Bob Bailey as Detective George Valentine a World War II vet, who along with his secretary and assistant Brooksie take on every case that's mailed to them.
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Two gamers with a love for the history of video games play and discuss the best and worst titles in existence. Blow out your NES cartridge, check the batteries in your remote, and memorize your Game Genie codes… It’s time to get RETRO!
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The Dead Drop is back to deliver video game headlines and industry news directly to your podcast player. Your host, Matthew Bliss (Child of Zanarkand & Dovahkin) delivers your quick shot of video game news Monday to Friday, secure and summarised to keep you informed and ready for the gaming world! The Dead Drop is partnered with "Coffee with a Podcaster" - podcast insights, interviews and reflections on the industry at large. If you're a video game podcaster, head to coffeepodcast.com to lea ...
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Let George Do It: The Flower Smells of Murder
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32:46Original Release Date: June 9, 2010 A woman attending college under the G.I. Bill calls George and Claire in to investigate because she suspects someone is out to kill her botany professor. Original Air Date: November 1, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.grea…
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Original Release Date: June 2, 2010 A retired insurance investigator hires George to stop the husband of a missing woman from collecting the insurance seven years after the woman’s diappearance. Original Air Date: October 25, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support…
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Let George Do It: The Little Man Who Was Everywhere
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34:33Original Release Date: May 19, 2010 A wealthy woman who owns several tenaments hires George to protect her from a former tenant whose wife died in a needless fire. Police also suspect the man of setting a string of arsons of other properties George’s client owns, but George isn’t so sure. Original Air Date: September 27, 1948 Support the show month…
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Let George Do It: The Hearst was Painted Pink
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34:14Original Release Date: May 12, 2010 *George finds himself bait when he’s forced to court the girlfriend of a dangerous mobster, so another dangerous mobster can kill him. Original Air Date: September 20, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net M…
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Let George Do It: The Father Who Had Nothing to Say
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39:04Original Release Date: May 5 2010 A man hires George to prove his father, a convicted murderer, innocent of the crime he was convicted of. Original Air Date: September 13, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, …
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Let George Do It: Death Wears a Gay Sports Jacket
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32:59Original Release Date: May 26, 2010 George is hired anonymously to find a killer who wears a loud sports jacket and has only been seen by several eccentrics. Original Air Date: October 18, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation …
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Original Release Date: April 28 2010 A red-headed beer heiress hires George to find out why a Spanish nobleman isn’t interested in marrying her. The family’s servant was going to tell George everything, but she commits suicide rather than reveal the family’s secret. Original Air Date: September 6, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.gr…
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Original Release Date: Apil 21 2010 A young street gang retains George to prove that their ring leader didn’t kill his stepfather. Original Air Date: August 30, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 1591…
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Let George Do It: The Corpse that Took a Powder
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32:41Original Release Date: April 14, 2010 A hysterical letter threatening suicide sends George cross town where he finds the woman who wrote him dead from an apparent suicide. When he goes in to the other room to call Lieutenant Riley, he finds the body gone and that the gun by the body had never been fired. Original Air Date: August 23, 1948 Support t…
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Let George Do It: The Ghost on Bliss Terrace
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34:25Original Release Date: April 7 2010 George is called in when a neighborhood becomes concerned about rumors that there’s a ghost living in a house where a murder happened last month. Original Air Date: August 16, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectiv…
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Original Release Date: March 31, 2010 A doctor gets a note advising him of when he’ll die and how. He hires George to stop it. But despite the threat on the doctor’s life, George feels the doctor’s trying to hide something. Original Air Date: August 9, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-ti…
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Original Release Date: March 24, 2010 George is called in to investigate when paper used to print foreign currency is stolen. Original Air Date: August 2, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boi…
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Original Release Date: March 17, 2010 A man makes up a fake robbery to hide his gambling from his wife, but it gets complicated when another man confesses to the fictional robbery. That’s where George comes in. Original Air Date: July 26 , 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at h…
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Original Release Date: March 10, 2010 Another private investigator sent George a letter hiring him “just in case” he’s murdered. When the other investigator is murdered, George goes to work. Original Air Date: July 19, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatd…
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Original Release Date: March 3, 2010 A woman wants to break up a love triangle with her best friend’s husband, and pays George to pretend to be her new beau. Will the big game hunter really let the girl get away? Original Air Date: July 12, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at …
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Let George Do It: The Man Who Was Murdered Twice
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35:16Origianl Release Date: February 24, 2010 George Valentine wants out when he gets hired by a nasty drama critic. However, when he tries to quit, he finds his client dead. Original Air Date: July 5, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a d…
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Original Release Date: February 17, 2010 An immigrant preparing for his citizenship test asks for George’s help when he figures out he’s been roped into illegal activity. Original Air Date: June 28, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a…
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Original Release Date: February 10, 2010 George is hired by a widow who wants him to prove that she’s not an unfit mother. Original Air Date: June 21, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, …
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Original Release Date: February 3, 2010 A high wire performer hires George to be her bodyguard to “protect her” from someone who has been sending her threatening letters. Brooksie suspects the woman is sending the letters herself for publicity. Original Air Date: June 14, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support …
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Original Release Date: January 27, 2010 A Hollywood character actor hires George to bring some excitement into his life, so that he’ll have the confidence to take on a leading role. But on a trip to the Tunnel of Love, they stumble into some real excitement-murder. Original Air Date: June 7, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdet…
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Let George Do It: The Island on Tuxedo Lake
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39:35Original Release Date: January 20, 2010 George is hired to investigate the disappearance of a young woman who met her older husband through a dating service. Original Air Date: May 31, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: …
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Original Release Date: January 13, 2010 George investigates a fraudulent medium. When she accuses a young woman of murdering her mother, and the woman confesses, George has to figure out what really happened. Original Air Date: May 10, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https…
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Open-World Mario Kart, Cronos Horror Game, and GTA Online 4/20 Update
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5:00In today's Dead Drop, Mario Kart goes open-world, Bloober gets bleak with Cronos, and the Playdate gets a surprise hit from the FTL devs. We’ve got layoffs, licensing weirdness, and a 4/20 GTA update that’s… on brand. Plus, one mascot agency that might just steal your heart. ***** Thanks for listening to The Dead Drop: a partner podcast of Coffee w…
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Original Release Date: January 6, 2010 George is hired to investigate sabotage at a tunnel project. Original Air Date: May 3, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a cal…
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Roblox joins Fortnite in the Dance Lawsuit Drama
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4:41Today on The Dead Drop, Roblox gets legally served over a TikTok dance, Embracer slices itself into thirds, and Ninja Gaiden slips back into 2D like it never left. I’m Matthew Bliss, guiding you through a crisp collection of headlines featuring mobile spending regrets in Japan, RuneScape’s dragon-fueled detour, and Pocketpair’s unexpected pivot int…
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Trump's Tariffs, Potential Switch Price Hikes, and Kojima’s Kindness
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4:58In today’s Dead Drop, Sony hikes PS5 prices again (cheers, inflation), Kojima lets you skip boss fights (merciful legend), and Hollywood keeps poaching our IPs—with Story Kitchen cooking up some serious adaptations. We dive into tariff trouble hitting the Switch 2, Death Stranding 2 updates, new releases, and layoffs shaking up gaming media. It's y…
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Original Release Date: December 30, 2009 A teenage girl asks George to help a boy out of jail on a bum rap to avoid returning. Original Air Date: April 26, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Bo…
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Ubisoft Says You Don't Own It - Press F to Sue
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4:12In today’s Dead Drop, we dive into Ubisoft’s courtroom confidence over The Crew, Astro Bot cleaning house at the BAFTAs, and why Nintendo still says “nah” to achievements. You’ll hear about ASMR gaming bliss, indie surprises like Blue Prince, and even a comeback attempt from one of the worst games ever made. Yes, really. Also, STALKER 2 rises again…
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Barbies Got Wheels and Unity’s Employment Woes
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4:12Today on The Dead Drop, we’re talking Black Ops Gulf War, Unity’s painful staff cuts, and a Barbie game that’s, believe it or not, actually happening. Plus, Hades II gets its early access date, Helldivers 2 players face PC chaos, and Destiny 2 nostalgia hits hard. We’ve also got the Suicide Squad’s redemption roadmap, Phil Spencer teasing Xbox’s cl…
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Original Release Date: December 23, 2009 It’s Christmas and George gets a letter from a new client-a department store Santa Claus that wants him to solve the mystery of a missing electric train. But when Brooksie disappears, the case takes a more serious turn. Original Air Date: December 19, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdet…
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Original Release Date: December 16, 2009 George is hired by a bird watcher who thinks he spotted a man pushing another off the roof. Original Air Date: April 19, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 159…
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Let George Do It: Am I My Brother's Keeper?
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37:22Original Release Date: December 9, 2009 George Valentine is hired to reconcile two brothers, but when the dead body of a local gambling kingpin is found in the missing brother’s apartment, the mission takes on a new sense of urgency, as George must find the brother before the dead kingpin’s gang does. Original Air Date: April 12, 1948 Support the s…
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Original Release Date: November 2, 2009 George Valentine finds an old army buddy confined to a sanitarium after an alleged explosion in Egypt. George’s suspicions are aroused when someone takes a shot at him and Brooksie. Original Air Date: April 5, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time …
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Original Release Date: November 25, 2009 George Valentine gets a lot more than he bargained for when he helps a woman with a lost pearl when she steals his wallet. When George tries to get his wallet back he comes face to face with a big gun and an international smuggling conspiracy. Original Air Date: October 3, 1947 Support the show monthly at ht…
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Original Release Date: June 25, 2019 An attorney hires George to make a big investment on behalf of an anonymous client but things go wrong because George has a nail in his shoe. Original Air Date: November 29, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetective…
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Original Release Date: June 18, 2019 George agrees to watch a dog for $200 plus expenses but finds he’s gotten more than he bargained for when he finds out the dog is a voracious Great Dane that’s been reported stolen. Original Air Date: November 15, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time…
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Original Release Date: November 18, 2009 A book shop owner dies and his widow hires George, believing that money is hidden inside the book shop. Original Air Date: November 8, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Grah…
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Let George Do It: The Brooksdale Orphanage
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32:47Original Release Date: November 11, 2009 George is retained by a Western Movie Actor who has become afraid of horses and even more afraid of letting down the kids at an orphanage who want to see him perform. George has to find someone to ride the horse. Original Air Date: October 25, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.…
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Let George Do It: Cousin Jeff and the Pigs
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37:05Original Release Date: November 4, 2009 George Valentine is hired by his farmer cousin, Jeff to find him a bride that loves pigs. Original Air Date: October 25, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 1591…
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Original Release Date: June 4, 2019 While on a picnic, George is hit by a petite shoe and hears a voice asking for rescue. Original Air Date: October 11, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Bois…
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Original Release Date: May 28, 2019 The kleptomaniac wife of a candidate for alderman hires George to follow her to prevent her compulsion from being discovered before the election. Original Air Date: October 4, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectiv…
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Original Release Date: October 28, 2009 On his first day as a Private Detective, George Valentine gets his first client-a famous writer who tells him he’s about to be murdered and collapses on the spot. The body then vanishes, leaving George to find out what happened. Original Production Date: May 14, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreo…
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George is hired to find an apartment for an elderly man’s niece and her husband. Audition Date: April 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take t…
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Original Release Date: May 14, 2019 Right out of the service, ex-GI George Lincoln starts a private investigation firm and gets an assistant and a secretary thrust on him, along with an elevator man who prepares strange food, and a first client who drops dead on the spot. Audition Date: April 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatde…
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Even Galadriel couldn't save the Borderlands Movie from Failure
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7:41Warner Bros games revenue down 41% during Q2 due to Suicide Squad | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-games-revenue-down-41-during-q2-due-to-suicide-squad Bandai Namco profits rose 56% during Q1 FY25 | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namco-profits-rose-56-during-q1-fy25 Indie poker roguelike Balatro …
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Game Informer Magazine shut down after 33 Years!
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Surprise! A special episode of Retro Blissed is here! Trevor has an open talk about the hole Retro Blissed has left in his life, the possible future of this channel, and ends by doing a quick year in review of Retro Blissed episodes from 2023.By Johnny Townsend; Trevor Franklin
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Is Nintendo excluding gamers with accessibility needs from tournaments?!
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8:25Nintendo has changed it's tournament community rules to exclude gamers with accessibility requirements, and more stories today on Thursday 26th October 2023. INDUSTRY Nintendo’s new tournament controller rules are ‘a huge step back for accessibility’, it’s claimed | VGC (videogameschronicle.com) Nintendo is shaking up its Community Tournament Guide…
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Switch 2 rumours?! Nintendo Accounts?! Bowser, please!
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7:00INDUSTRY Nintendo Accounts will ‘help ease the transition’ to Switch’s successor, says platform holder | VGC (videogameschronicle.com) Nintendo is back in the headlines again after Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser reiterated the importance of Nintendo accounts to ease the transition between console hardware - still teasing the existence of…
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Massive lay-offs at Bandcamp by way of Epic Games
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6:49Industry News: Bandcamp dismisses 50% of its staff amid Epic Games mass layoffs | GamesIndustry.biz Half of the workforce in Bandcamp is affected by a mass of layoffs by parent company Epic Games. Bandcamp was acquired in March last year, but in September this year Epic announced that they would be laying off 16% of the total workforce in the compa…
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