Best FZiffel Podcasts (2025)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade - The Rushlight Diamond Caper 26:59

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15h ago26:59

26:59

Sam pays a visit to the elegant Rushlight residence at 21A Granite Court. The butler escorts him to the morning room, where he meets Mrs. Nancy Ward, Mrs. Rushlight's social secretary, who tells Sam that his job will be to guard the wedding presents at the pending nuptials of Mrs. Rushlight's nephew Ralph. Mrs. Ward then introduces Sam to Mrs. Rush…

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Screen Guild Theater - Blind Alley 21:30

20h ago21:30

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Dr. William Shelton, Professor of Psychology, at a Midwest college, and his wife, Shelby are at home talking about the end of the semester. The nurse that they hired to take care of their little boy was upstairs putting him to bed. Shelby says "This summer you're going to take a real vacation. You're going to forget classwork, lectures, and profoun…

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The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - Dear Dead Lady 28:16

1h ago28:16

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A prosperous-looking young guy in expensive clothes came in and stood in front of the Mr. Wolfe's chair. He says "My name is Oliphant, Mr. Wolfe. I am the spiritual leader and guiding head of a small religious group known as the Seekers of the Inner Power". Mr. Wolfe says "Ah, I see. You are also a man addicted to marrying neither wisely nor well, …

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Box 13 - Hot Box 26:42

2d ago26:42

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Dan receives a letter that reads "Enclosed you will find enough money to do what I want you to do. Go to the Mason Auction Room and bid on an old Chinese teakwood box. I must have that box. If you get it for me, wait for further instructions". The letter had no address or signature. Dan makes his way to the auction, but arrives a little too late. T…

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Bold Venture - A Bullet for Shannon 26:23

3d ago26:23

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Mr. Bullock has hired Slate Shannon and Saylor Duval to take him from Havana to Key West at night aboard his boat, the "Bold Venture". Mr. Bullock is carrying a large sum of money with him. As they are walking toward the boat, two men in a car pull up to them. One of the men, nicknamed "Dolly", gets out of the car and shoots Bullock. They make a ha…

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Pursuit - Pursuit of the Knife Boys 27:50

3d ago27:50

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Mr. Lawrence Westbourne and his wife Gertrude had been attacked during the previous week by four youths armed with knives. They were badly hurt, but still alive. The couple were returning home from shopping, and were attacked in an alley. Inspector Black brought Mr. Westbourne to a police line-up at Scotland Yard. He chose three individuals, Howeve…

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R. D. Wingfield - Credit Risk 44:47

4d ago44:47

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A man walks into Dobson's Department Store and heads toward the Men's Jewelry area. Miss James, working behind the counter says "Can I help you sir? He says "Yes, I want one of those electronic watches". She says "Certainly sir, which model? They start at... " He interrupts her and says "Never mind the price, uh, that one. You do take the Sesame Cr…

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The Amazing Mr. Malone - Never Judge a Book by its Cover 27:28

4d ago27:28

27:28

Fred Fontaine and Sandy Oppenheim hire Richie Holland, a private detective, to locate a missing girl named Connie Burton. Fontaine gives Richie a picture of the girl, which he sticks into his coat pocket. A few days later, Richie's wife June accuses him of cheating on her, because she finds the picture of Connie in his coat pocket. He tries to expl…

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Carter Brown Mysteries - Curves for a Coroner 48:51

5d ago48:51

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Four entertainers, Walt Lund, Kate Germaine, June Sherman, and Terry Tomlin are riding in an old bus on a snowy and windy night making their way to the next show in Exeter. Their bus driver is named Harry. In the theatrical circles their act was known as Four for Frivolity. While on the road, the bus comes to a slow stop. Kate asks "Why did we stop…

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Calling All Cars - The Murder Quartet 24:50

5d ago24:50

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Mrs. Mudge sees Mrs. McManus on her way down to the Relief Headquarters to get her children something to eat. Mrs. McManus says that she has had a plumbing problem and has not seen the landlady, Mrs. Watson, for the last three days. Mrs. Mudge says that she has not seen her either, so they decide to go to her apartment. They knock on her door, but …

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The Big Story - The Lottery Racket 25:07

6d ago25:07

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Keeler McCartney, a reporter from the Atlanta Constitution newspaper, is talking to another reporter. Keeler says "The City Editor gave me the assignment to help clean up the lottery racket in this town". The reporter says "How do they operate the lottery?" Keeler says "The lottery numbers are determined by the third, fourth, and fifth digit of the…

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The Clock - Hollywood Heartache 24:29

6d ago24:29

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Mrs. Arlene Finney is talking to a police officer. She says "I don't know why I waited so long to call the police". The officer says "what's the story Mrs. Finney?" She says "Well, it started a couple of months ago in Santa Monica. I was a cashier in a barbecue place when I first met George Finney. I liked him right away. He worked in Hollywood, an…

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Crime and Peter Chambers - Joan Bradley 24:13

7d ago24:13

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Peter receives a phone call one rainy evening from a woman named Mary Doyle. She says "I'm glad I was able to reach you. I own a rooming house at 801 West 53rd Street. I need a bodyguard for tonight". Peter says "It is pouring rain outside". She says "I know but it's kind of an emergency. It's about 100 thousand dollars. 100 thousand dollars in cas…

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The Man From Homicide - The Lucille Forbes Case 28:54

7d ago28:54

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Lieutenant Lou Dana arrives at the scene of the crime, which is the ladies lounge at the local theater. The victim is identified as Lucille Forbes. Dana noticed that her wrists were cut. Sergeant Meyers says "Maybe she did it herself, Lou. She might have broken up with her boyfriend and committed suicide. It happens sometime". Dana says "Yes it doe…

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Escape - The Red Forest 27:04

8d ago27:04

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It had taken him five years, three months, and four days, but he finally found what he was looking for in an old shack in the Clearwater County of Idaho . The trail led from a lumber town along a washboard road and into the forests. It was still afternoon when he started back to his car. He noticed that something seemed different. The trail had dis…

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A Case for Dr. Morelle - Confession of Guilt 28:58

8d ago28:58

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Dr. Morelle and his secretary, Miss Frayle, are returning from the legal and medical dinner, which was a speaking engagement for the Doctor. They notice a police car parked in front of an office. Miss Frayle says "I know the driver, he drives for Inspector Hood". The driver says "Good evening Dr. Morelle and Miss Frayle". Miss Frayle says "Good eve…

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Night Beat - Molly Keller 25:24

9d ago25:24

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Randy's story for today came over the teletype. It read "Charles Keller died today in the state penitentiary. Keller served 14 years of a 20 year sentence for armed robbery. Keller died still denying any knowledge of the $65,000 payroll robbery of 14 years ago. Keller's death deepens the mystery of the stolen money which was never recovered". As th…

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The Mysterious Traveler - Death is My Caller 29:12

9d ago29:12

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Henry Norton, a wealthy stock broker, is in his office is signing some letters when he's called on the office intercom by his secretary, Miss Perry. She says "Mr. Norton, there is a Mr. Blair here to see you, Charles Blair. He said you know him very well". Norton says "Oh...Charlie Blair! Tell him I'm not in! Tell him I'm out of town, anything! I d…

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Dragnet - The Big Kill 26:14

10d ago26:14

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On Sunday, May 23rd, Joe Friday and his partner, Ben Romero, had worked the day shift in the Homicide Division of the Los Angeles Police Department. They were off duty when they received an emergency call, and got to Room 42 at five minutes past 3:00 AM. They were told that Police Officer Robert Fillmore had been killed. Fillmore was working the da…

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Dangerous Assignment - Recover Stolen Missile Plan Microfilm 25:37

11d ago25:37

25:37

Steve Mitchell walks into the Commissioner's office and says "Good morning Commissioner. Ruth said you have something for me". He says "Yes I do Steve, here it is, a plane ticket to Dublin, Ireland. You will be looking for something about the size of a walnut". Steve says "I going all the way to Dublin to look for nuts? I can find plenty of them he…

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The Adventures of the Falcon - The Case of the Baby Brother 25:24

11d ago25:24

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It is Sunday afternoon in New York and a frightened blonde named Diana Wayne hurries down the second floor corridor of The Maxton, a shabby rooming house on Manhattan's west side. When she comes to Room 2C, Miss Wayne is knocking on the door and says "Steve, let me in. For Heaven's sake let me in!" Steve says "All right give a guy a chance, will yo…

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Rogue's Gallery - Cabin on the Lake 24:07

12d ago24:07

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Richard was spending a week, and the proceeds from his last case, in a swanky summer cabin that was one of fifty on the hotel grounds. The social secretary of the hotel was named Janice Cole, a beautiful young lady of about 28 years old, who, unfortunately, was engaged to a wealthy society playboy named Clint Hayes. There was a dance that evening i…

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Stand By for Crime - The Black Hand 24:31

12d ago24:31

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Chuck Morgan and Carol Curtis are having dinner at Nicodell's Restaurant, when a stranger comes to their table. He asks Chuck if he can talk to him for a minute. Chuck says "Sure, have a seat". The stranger says "My name is Frank Dawson, and I am a frightened man. Four nights ago, I witnessed a murder. I saw Elmer Hatfield shot to death". Carol say…

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Broadway is My Beat - The Tommy Stafford Murder Case 28:00

13d ago28:00

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It was 11:30 PM and Detective Danny Clover was on his way home, when a squad car picked him up on 43rd Street and a man told Danny that his working day was not over. They were from the Technical Lab and on their way to the scene of the crime, which was Coney Island. When he arrived, there was a crowd gathered around the roller coaster, and a police…

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Nick Carter, Master Detective - The Funeral Wreath 23:45

13d ago23:45

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In Nick's office, Lieutenant Riley is telling Nick and Patsy about an unfortunate experience. He says "Old man Bramble has been giving me trouble about there being four robberies on Pine street in the past three weeks. So, I picked the best man I've got on the force and I sent him there". About 1:00 AM this morning I decided to go up there and have…

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Under Arrest - The Case of the Evil Witness 26:23

14d ago26:23

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Captain Jim Scott is visiting prisoner Ben Coleman on the night before his execution for the murder of a police officer. Scott says "I'm here Coleman, what do you want?" Ben says "I'm innocent Captain". Scott says "Yeah, I know, every man in the death house says that. You killed a cop on a payroll stick-up. Why should I help you?" Ben says "I've be…

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Mr. and Mrs. North - Murder Mismanaged 24:35

14d ago24:35

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Arnold wakes up just before noon, still feeling the effects of last night at the bar. He calls for his wife Sally, and asks her if there is any coffee. She says "I'll make you some". He says "Please make it snappy, will you? I've got to throw some water on my face and get down to the store, I'm late". Sally says "Maybe you better not go to the stor…

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Walk Softly, Peter Troy - The Champagne Doll 23:30

15d ago23:30

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While Peter has been working nights on a forgery case, his friend Roger Bacon has volunteered to make sure Julie got to her home safe and sound. On this particular night, as Roger was dropping her off in front of her home, there was a man waiting for her in the shadows. In his attempt to kidnap her, Roger received a bump on his head, and Julie star…

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The Adventures of Michael Shayne - The Case of the High Priced Twins 26:59

15d ago26:59

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Mr. Arthur Jefferies and Miss Linda Odom walk in to Michael's office. After the introductions, Michael says "Mr. Jefferies, you didn't say very much over the phone about why you two wanted to see me". Jefferies says "Well to be brief, I have been managing the estate of Linda's uncle, Charles Odom, Last week, Mr. Odom passed away from a sudden heart…

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I Was a Communist for the FBI - The Line is Busy 27:02

16d ago27:02

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Matt Cvetic is trying to spend some time away from the Communists in an small, obscure hotel two hundred miles from his home. Suddenly, a messenger comes to his door and leaves a telegram that reads "Don't leave town. Instructions will follow." The message was sent from comrade Harry Webster, the leader of a local Communist cell. The instructions c…

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Philo Vance - The Left Handed Murder Case 25:02

16d ago25:02

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Helen is awakened by her daughter Jan's scream, and runs to her room. Helen says "What happened? Did you have a bad dream?" Jan says "No, Mother. I saw Steve at my bedroom window. I haven't been able to sleep since we broke up, and I saw his face in the window". Helen says "I will call the police. Even if you were married to him, he had no right to…

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Counterspy - The Case of the Stolen Secret 27:19

17d ago27:19

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Lucy is driving Dr. Hilton to the railroad station. She says "I wish you would let me go with you". The Doctor says "it's best that I go alone, Lucy. After you let me off at the station, I'd like you to go back home and wait until you hear from me". Lucy says "just as you say Doctor, but somehow I just don't like the idea of you going to Washington…

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Whitehall 1212 - The Case of Dr. Duncan Allen 28:51

17d ago28:51

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In Ottawa, at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Headquarters, Inspector John Miller is speaking to a representative of the Canadian Ministry of Justice. Miller asks "do you know a man named Igor Covenko?" The representative says "yes, may I ask why?" Miller says "Because he is sitting here in my office". The representative says "I must warn you, In…

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Hollywood Star Playhouse - Calculated Risk 25:02

18d ago25:02

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Crime pays exceedingly well for Bart Willard. He is not your average crook, but could be considered a virtuoso of larceny. His latest plan involved stealing one million dollars from the Hyperion Payroll Service. For this endeavor, he needed Ames, an excellent electrician. When Willard told Ames of his plan, Ames says "it's never been done before. T…

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The Crime Club - Murder Rents a Room 28:44

18d ago28:44

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Many years ago, the great plantation of Cliff's Edge had once been the showplace of the community. Now, it was just thousands of acres of dried out desolate land. Three days after the body of Uncle Brock Curtis had been found in the swamp with a bullet in his head, he was lying peacefully in the graveyard among his ancestors. His heirs, Kate Frazie…

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Boston Blackie - Fifty Hunter Street 25:12

19d ago25:12

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The owner of the Manletter Company receives a letter in the mail that reads "if you want to know how to prevent the Morton bank from foreclosing on your note, have your friend Boston Blackie visit a house at 50 Hunter Street at seven o'clock this evening. Signed, a friend". Manletter shows his secretary, Miss Jean Rochelle, the message he received,…

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Cloak and Dagger - War of Words 29:23

19d ago29:23

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O.S.S. Agents Harry and Pete are tasked with dropping bombshells from their airplane near a Japanese encampment in Burma. However, instead of explosive materials, these bombshells were full of propaganda leaflets, designed by the O.S.S. to lower the morale of the Japanese soldiers. One of the leaflets read "Sons of the Rising Sun, it is better to s…

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The Chase - Corpus Delicti 28:16

20d ago28:16

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Magazine Reporter Jerry Combs is given an assignment to interview Countess Athena on a new ship named "The Orient" which has just arrived at the port. After boarding the ship, Jerry finds the ship's Purser to give him directions to the Countess's suite. He knocked on her door, and she invited him in. Before the interview started, the Countess's tel…

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The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Case of the Out of Date Murder 24:35

20d ago24:35

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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go to Eastbourne for a much needed rest. After the third day there, Holmes went to pay a visit to his good friend, Professor Evan Whittle, curator of a nearby museum. During the after-lunch meeting, Holmes and Watson sat and listened to the Professor telling them of his recent discoveries "As I was excavating in this …

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Lux Radio Theater - Five Graves to Cairo 47:16

21d ago47:16

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Corporal John Bramble is the sole survivor of a British tank crew after Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Korps capture Tobruk in June of 1942 and pursue the British into Egypt. He stumbles across the North African desert into the town of Sidi Halfaya, where he finds the Empress of Britain, a small, isolated hotel owned by Farid. The only other employee …

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The Line-Up - The Cop Killer 28:07

21d ago28:07

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Detective Ben Guthrie escorts the elderly witness Charlie to the viewing area at the police line-up for the identification of suspects in the murder of an undercover narcotics officer named Fisher. At the end of the session, a Police Sergeant takes Charlie to look at some mug shots, while Ben goes to see Captain Bill Walters. Bill asks "did old Cha…

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Let George Do It - Red Spots in the Snow 27:44

22d ago27:44

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Herbert Judson, a famous movie director that has recently received a threating letter, hires George as a bodyguard. George is to accompany Mr. Judson at a ski resort named Snow Valley Lodge. George and Brooksie take the morning flight to Snow Valley. Upon arriving, they meet with Mr. Judson for lunch. George asks "how were you threatened, Mr. Judso…

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The FBI in Peace and War - Strangle Hold 20:14

22d ago20:14

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Steven, a Police Officer, is speaking with Earl Decker at the station about his relationship with Linda Jessup, a coworker. Steven says "Linda was lying to you about Marty Jessup. Marty was actually her husband, not her brother. Now, tell me your story from the beginning". Decker says "one night, about two months ago, Linda and I were working late,…

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Escape - Affair at Mandrake 22:26

23d ago22:26

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British Colonel Guy Baker stood on the beach at Dunkirk, watching what was left of his battle-weary troops wait their turn to board the little boats back to England. While inspecting the captured prisoners, Colonel Baker notices one that looks identical to someone he knew before. He asks him a question, but the prisoner replies that he does not und…

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The Black Museum - A 32 Caliber Bullet 23:27

23d ago23:27

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On a London street, a dark sedan with three young men inside, named Jack, Matty, and Rod drove slowly into the stream of traffic. Rod is the youngest, at only 17 years of age. Jack asks "You got everything straight, Rod?" Rod replies "sure, I'll stay in the car until you signal it's all clear, then I'll go in with you". A parking spot was found on …

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Casey, Crime Photographer - The Loaded Dice 24:45

24d ago24:45

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Casey's friend Steve Drake calls Casey at 6:00 AM to tell him that he needs help. He says "will you come to my apartment right away? I live at Adeline Gardens, the Barkley House 4A. I think I'm in a bad jam. Hurry over here". Casey says "I'll be there as soon as I can throw some clothes on". A few minutes later, Casey arrives at his apartment. Stev…

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Mr. Chameleon - The Case of the Blood-Stained Dollar Bills 27:02

24d ago27:02

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Hubert VanDyke has found dead in his apartment. Mr. Chameleon and Detective Sergeant Dave Arnold are investigating. Dave says "He has been dead for several hours, shot between 1:00 and 2:00 AM, but one heard the shot. The other tenants are away for the weekend". Mr. Chameleon says "could it be that Silvia Southerland is in town?" Dave replies "do y…

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Pat Novak, For Hire - Fleet Lady 30:22

26d ago30:22

30:22

Pat was just about to close his office for the day when a short man walked in. He said "my name is Jackie Gregg, and I'm a jockey. I am supposed to be riding a horse tomorrow in the sixth race named Fleet Lady, but she has disappeared. I will pay you two hundred dollars to find her. Someone took her in a van, and I followed them down here to the wa…

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Inspector Thorne - The Empty Ashtray Murder Case 27:38

26d ago27:38

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In the library of a palatial estate, Hortense Fremont is looking through the contents of her wall safe. She hears the door to the room open, and says "oh, it's you. Why are you looking at me so strangely?" Suddenly, she screams "you are choking me!", and falls to the floor. Later, Inspector Thorne is speaking to the late Hortense's brother, Barrett…

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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Lonesome Reunion 27:43

27d ago27:43

27:43

Philip is on commercial flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix, Arizona. Miss Kaye Gordon has hired him to pick up a suitcase from her brother, Joe Gordan, and return it to her. For this task, Philip would earn two hundred dollars cash. Philip's plane lands at 3 o'clock and by 3:15, he is in Room 111 of the Granada Hotel, meeting with Joe Gordon. As he…