Best FZiffel Podcasts (2025)

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R.D. Wingfield - Cleft Stick 45:53

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4h ago45:53

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John Marlow is at home, using his dictation machine for creating work documents. He says "New paragraph, I have spoken to our quality control about your complaint, and I can assure you that the balance of your order will be fully up to specification, full stop. Yours sincerely, Managing Director. Next letter...." Suddenly, John hears his wife, Joan…

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The Big Story - The Deadline Murder 25:52

1d ago25:52

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Rolf K. Mills, police reporter for the Minneapolis Morning Tribune, is at the police station for what seems to be a dull Friday night. Suddenly, the desk sergeant gets a phone call from Walt Kramer, the grain inspector. Walt says "I was taking a shortcut back from Cedar Lake across the city dump, when I saw a pair of silk stockings sticking up out …

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Theater Five - Incident at Shadow Valley 21:09

1d ago21:09

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Pop is working behind the counter at his Last Chance Diner near Shadow Valley. He says to Jocko, one of his regular customers "Hope you ain't too fussy, Jocko. Them hash browns got a little burnt tonight. I got a lot on my mind. Ralphie, you know my little grandson, he's been feeling poorly all day. Nelly, my daughter, has been attending to him. Al…

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Suspense - Where There's a Will 25:30

2d ago25:30

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A man named Jepson is having a meeting with Charles Ridgeway concerning his gambling debts. Charles says "Now, Mr. Jepson, you really must let me make you a whiskey and soda. I have some excellent scotch". Jepson says "Never mind that Ridgeway, I've come to find out when you can raise the ten thousand pounds you owe me". Charles says "Yes I see. We…

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I Was a Communist for the FBI - Rich Man, Poor Man 26:09

4d ago26:09

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Matt Cevtic is present at a communist cell meeting that is taking place in the home of cell leader David Bowden. Bowden says "Good news, comrades, delightful news. A plum has been chosen for our exalted cause, a ripe juicy plum. His name? The name of our plum, the irony delights me, simply delights me. His name is Jules Jordan". Someone from the cr…

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Murder Most Foul - Cabin 126 29:23

4d ago29:23

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The Durbin Castle Steamship is ninety miles out to sea, off the coast of Africa, on route between Cape Town and South Hampton. Captain Arthur Patey asks his helmsman "What are we making?" Helmsman says "Just under 18 knots, sir". Captain says "Good. What is the temperature?" Helmsman says "81 degrees, sir". Captain says "Not too bad for the tropics…

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Dragnet - The Big Job 26:21

5d ago26:21

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Detective Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero are working the night watch out of Bunko Fugitive Detail. Returning from Communications, Friday arrived at Room 38, the Squad Room, at 6:45 PM. Romero was already there. Friday says "How about some dinner? Romero says "Well, we got one to check out first. Here's the teletype". Friday reads "Pick up and …

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Night Beat - Am I My Brother's Keeper? 28:27

6d ago28:27

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Randy Stone, reporter for the Chicago Star, is walking in the north side of Chicago looking for a story. At first, he hears a single police siren at some distance away. Then, he hears another, and another. The number of sirens kept increasing to the point that it seem that the entire police force were converging to a single area. Then, one police c…

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Dangerous Assignment - Intercept Dr. Korvell 29:13

6d ago29:13

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Steve Mitchell is going into the Commissioner's office as Ruth says "Well, here he is Commissioner". Steve says "Thanks, Ruth. Well, what's the deal Commissioner?" He says "Take a look at this map of Eastern Europe, Steve. This country right here". Steve asks "What about it?" Commissioner says "Politically, it's being torn apart. There are two majo…

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The Adventures of the Falcon - The Case of the Gangster's Girl 25:20

6d ago25:20

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It's late on a Sunday night in New York and Mark Potter, a local gambler, is driving home after hitting a few of the night spots when a large sedan pulls alongside his car on a deserted street. Potter pulls over to let the sedan pass by, but instead of passing, it starts crowding him and forcing him toward the curb. Mark says "Hey, what's the idea?…

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Tales of the Texas Rangers - Dead or Alive 28:54

7d ago28:54

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At exactly 9:13 AM on Wednesday, April 16th, the French Freighter Grande Champe carrying a highly explosive cargo of ammonium nitrate fertilizer blew up in the harbor of Texas City, Texas. It was the first in a chain of explosions as chemical plants, tin smelters, and oil refineries disappeared in blasts and flames. Shortly after 1:00 AM the next m…

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Stand By for Crime - Subversive Activities 24:22

7d ago24:22

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Chuck Morgan, radio newscaster in Los Angeles, is looking at a copy of the L.A. Times, when he sees a picture of a man he was familiar with from New York. Chuck remembered seeing him in a New York courtroom. His name at the time had been Ivan Rolinsky, and he was a communist. Chuck remembered hearing a judge sentence Rolinsky to five years imprison…

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Broadway is My Beat - The Harry Foster Murder Case 28:33

8d ago28:33

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Detective Danny Clover is called to a particular park bench in Central Park, New York. A crowd of onlookers is forming. Sergeant Muggerman is already on the scene. Muggerman says "Over here, Danny. Right there near the bench". A young boy says "I found the knife. I didn't pick it up". Danny says to Muggerman "Who is the boy?" The boy says "I'm Paul…

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Nick Carter, Master Detective - Mind Over Murder 24:19

8d ago24:19

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In Nick Carter's office, Nick and Patsy are interviewing a stranger, a young man who has just called to consult Nick. Nick asks "How did you happen to come here?" The young man says "Well, I asked a policeman where I could find a good detective and he gave me your name". Patsy says "Suppose you tell us what's bothering you". The young man says "Wel…

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Mr. and Mrs. North - Runaway from Murder 24:44

9d ago24:44

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Russell Gordon, president of the Gordon Electrical Appliance Company, is having business and financial difficulties. The main issue is in regards to a business loan he received from the Seaboard National Bank in the amount of 100 thousand dollars. Knowing that he cannot repay the loan by the due date, He called Mr. Greg Schaefer at the bank and ask…

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Philo Vance - The Ivory Murder Case 24:55

9d ago24:55

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Joe Hillary and Tom Duncan are on an ivory hunting expedition in Africa. At the end of a very successful day, they find themselves quite a distance from their base camp. Joe says "Tom. we might as well rest here for a little bit. No sense in trying to make it all the way back to camp tonight". Tom says "Yeah, whatever you say Joe. Funny thing about…

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Walk Softly, Peter Troy - The Gilded Lily 23:08

11d ago23:08

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Peter Troy was visited by Miss Suzanne Perot, a French lady that was hosting a fashion show. Miss Perot says "So, you are the adorable Peter Troy, no?" Troy says "No, I mean sure I'm Peter Troy ma'am. Oh and this is my secretary, Julie Summers. Miss Perot says "Ah, you have a headache, Miss Summers?" Julie says "A headache, no. Why?" Miss Perot say…

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Counterspy - The Case of the Infiltrating Agent 25:22

12d ago25:22

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David Harding, in the Counterspy Headquarters in Washington, receives an urgent message from the Buenos Aries Embassy that an enemy agent, named Ivor Sanderson, has just booked a flight to northern Mexico. Later, Harding receives a message from the Counterspy field office in Nuevo Laredo that a man answering Ivor Sanderson's description just got of…

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Whitehall 1212 - The Case of Margery Tate 28:21

12d ago28:21

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Superintendent Thomas Meredith was unable to accompany Inspector Cecile Daly of the CID when he went down to the Pembridge Court Hotel, Notting Hill, that Friday morning to investigate the reported death of a guest. When Meredith finally arrived there, two and a half hours later, he was glad he hadn't got there before. Inspector Daly told him all a…

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Cloak and Dagger - The Trap 28:55

13d ago28:55

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Not all of the twelve thousand people working with the Office of Strategic Services parachuted into enemy territory. Some of them stayed in Washington, creating secret codes. Others, like Sergeant Irwin Hazen, sat behind a desk in France and drew maps. Before the war, Irwin Hazen was, of all things, an illustrator of comic books. However, his talen…

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Boston Blackie - The Bus to Valley Junction 26:30

13d ago26:30

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In the small town of Valley Junction, Silas Gardener's General Store is open for business. Harry Wells, the local bus driver, walks in and says "Howdy, Si". Silas says "Morning Harry. How's that bus of yours? Still all in one piece?" Harry says "Well, far as you can tell, in one look, it's all in one piece. But I wouldn't want to have to pay a doll…

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Speckled Band 44:15

14d ago44:15

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Sherlock Holmes is awakening Dr Watson. Holmes says "Watson, Watson old man". Watson says "Good Heavens, Holmes. It is a quarter past seven. What on earth is going on?" Holmes says "A client, Watson. A client in a considerable state of excitement". Watson asks "But, who? Why is there worry?" Holmes says "The who, is a young lady. As to the why, whe…

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The Chase - Dangerous Journey 28:55

15d ago28:55

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A man named Rabat is insisting that he speak with the Ambassador Voltas at the embassy in Thailand. The Ambassador's secretary, Anna says "I'm sorry but his Excellency is engaged at the moment". Rabat asks "You are his secretary?" Anna says "I am". Rabat says "Then I must tell you this is a matter of life and death". Anna asks "To what does it refe…

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The Line-Up - The Molly About Seven Case 27:04

15d ago27:04

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Lieutenant Ben Guthrie escorts Mr. Polo to the viewing area of the police line-up for the identification of the suspect in the murder of Leon Krug, a member of the local syndicate. Mr. Polo identifies the third man in the row, Dennis Haddock, as the man who killed Krug with a knife in the local park. Guthrie says "Sergeant Grebb, hold number three …

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Lux Radio Theater - The Lady in the Lake 47:04

16d ago47:04

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A few days before Christmas, Philip Marlowe, feeling tired of the low pay of his profession, decided to write a story about murder, based upon his personal experiences as a Private Detective. Once the story was complete, he sent it to Kingsby Publications. A few days later, he received a response from a guy named "A. Fromsett" at the company, who w…

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Let George Do It - Drop Dead 27:09

17d ago27:09

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George answers the ringing telephone in his office. The voice on the line says "You want a story?" George says "Hold it, will you? Who is this?" The voice says "My name is Jerry Huell. I'm a writer and I have a story". George says "Yeah, well, this is George Valentine and I'm not a publisher". Jerry says "Please listen to me. You've got to meet me …

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The FBI in Peace and War - Star Performance 22:51

17d ago22:51

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Mitch and Paula are outside the Colby Mansion discussing their own plans for the upcoming party. Paula asks "Well, how do you like it?" Mitch says "I like it". Paula says "I thought you might. Is it fancy enough for you?" Mitch says "Enough. Hey, it's quite a shindig in there". Paula says "It's a Going Away party for Mr. Colby. Sorry, I can't ask y…

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Escape - Two and Two Make Four 27:56

18d ago27:56

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David Parker awoke to find himself in unfamiliar circumstances. He sat up and opened his eyes. He was outdoors, the fog was thick all around. He could see trees and a few yards of dirt road. Just then, he noticed his watch was gone, along with his wallet. He said to himself "I must have been rolled and dumped. But where?" He scrambled to my feet an…

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Casey, Crime Photographer - The Laughing Killer 25:21

19d ago25:21

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It is midnight and the Blue Note Cafe is doing its usual brisk business. From the service end of the bar, a waiter named Walter calls over Ethelbert, the head bartender. Ethelbert says "What do you want, Walter?" He says "The guy at that table next to the wall wants another drink, but I'd say he's had too much already". Ethelbert says "You better c…

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Mr. Chameleon - Custody of the Child Murder Case 26:54

19d ago26:54

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Janet Drew and her ex-husband Donald Drew have been battling In a New York City courtroom for custody of their son. They are now standing in front of the judge, awaiting his verdict. The judge says "I award complete custody of the young son to Mr. Donald Drew". Janet says "No, you can't do that!" The judge says "Mrs. Drew, I based this decision on …

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The Whistler - Urge to Kill 29:15

20d ago29:15

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Henry Drake sits in his big office staring out over the smoking stacks of his busy factory. Production is at its peak. The demands of the past year have brought untold problems to his desk and placed heavy loads upon his shoulders. He and his partner, Philip Putnam, had started this factory five years ago and built it into a smooth running highly p…

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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Long Rope 27:36

21d ago27:36

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Philip Marlowe is spending the afternoon in a Turkish bath, being worked over by a masseuse named Nick, when the phone rings. He picks it up and says "Yeah? Marlowe speaking". The voice on the line says "My name is Sidney Vanetta, Mr. Marlowe. I've tried all afternoon to reach you". Marlowe says "What can I do for you, Mr. Vanetta?" He says "I've a…

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The Man Called X - Red Messenger 25:16

21d ago25:16

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Ken Thurston is called to a meeting in New York with his supervisor, Chief of the U.S. Intelligence Agency. Also present in this meeting is Dr. Markov, eminent nuclear scientist. As Ken enters the office, he says "Dr. Markov, good to see you again". Markov says "Mr. Thurston, I cannot tell you how grateful I am to you and the chief". Ken says "You …

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The Molle Mystery Theater - Close Shave 24:43

22d ago24:43

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Larry is at the front door to Ellen and Ricki's apartment. Ricki opens the door and says "Oh, hello, Larry" Larry says "Hello Ricki, is Ellen home?" Ricki says "My darling roommate should be here any minute. Come on in. Ellen's boss is away on her vacation. I guess that's why she's late. She is running Mead & Company's payroll department herself th…

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Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - Kitchens Come with Knives 27:13

22d ago27:13

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Barrie Craig, in his latest assignment as a confidential investigator, found himself in a situation where he was standing outside, in a drafty doorway in the rain, watching a house across the street. All he had to do was wait in the doorway until a man named Sam Jenkins made an appearance, then go home. The next morning he was to type up a report t…

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective - The Jacoby Case 29:00

23d ago29:00

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Lieutenant Walt Levinson calls Richard at his office. He says "Rick, I got a big headache. I think maybe you can help me with it". Richard says "Trouble?" Walt says "All over the place. You don't have to, but I'd like to, well, sort of kick it around with you". Richard says "Sure, I'll be right down". Walt says "Oh, thanks, Rick". Richard closes up…

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The Lives of Harry Lime - Too Many Crooks 25:45

23d ago25:45

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Harry Lime receives a telegram from Budapest, Hungary, that reads: "Dear Mr. Lime, My bank is going to be robbed and I need your help. Signed, Feckety" Harry believed it to be a man's name, but it was not anyone that he knew. However, as he knew all about bank robberies, he was dying to help. Besides, he loves eating the goulashes, so he starts pac…

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater - The Million Dollar Murder 43:40

24d ago43:40

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Richard "Dick" Nelson, owner of the Nelson Furniture Factory, has led a charmed life for most of his 35 years. He's had nothing but good luck in personal life and in his business ventures, until recently. For the past few months, he has had one problem after another at his factory. After one particularly bad morning, he goes to lunch at the club an…

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The Adventures of Rocky Jordan - High Pressure 26:14

25d ago26:14

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Rocky closed the Tambourine early that night, at about eleven o'clock. All of his employees had left, and he had just climbed into bed in his room upstairs for some extra sleep. Suddenly, Rocky hears the roar of motor cars coming down the street. He looked out of his open window to see two identical sedans stop directly in front of the Tambourine. …

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Evaporated Clue Matter 20:02

25d ago20:02

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Henry "Hank" Bascom of the Four State Insurance Company in New York wants Johnny to investigate the murder of a wealthy copper mill owner named Jonathan Kenworthy, who had previously purchased a life insurance policy worth almost 200 thousand dollars. The sole beneficiary of this policy is Carlton Kenworthy, his grandson. Johnny asks Hank "Do you o…

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Mr. District Attorney - The Case of the Hungry Hobo 26:07

26d ago26:07

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On a Saturday night in a Roadside Diner near a railroad crossing, Charlie Porter is working his usual late shift and listening to a prizefight on the radio, when his unemployed brother-in law, Jack Houseman, walks in. Jack is brother to Nina, Charlie's wife. Jack has been living with his sister and Charlie for quite some time. Jack says "Hi Charlie…

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Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons - The Telephone Book Murder Case 25:40

26d ago25:40

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In his fashionable New York mansion, wealthy bachelor, Bradley Andrews is standing before a mirror in the drawing room, putting the finishing touches to his evening clothes as his valet, Edwards, stands nearby. Andrews says "Well, how do I look?" Edwards says "Perfect, sir. Your new dinner jacket is an excellent job of tailoring, Mr. Andrews". He s…

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This Is Your FBI - The Cautious Killer 23:33

27d ago23:33

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John and Mary Clifton live in a small mining town of Larkin, Ohio. Mary is the young attractive wife who, unfortunately, is the target of idol gossip of the envious. Her husband, John, is a jealous man, who always drinks too much at the corner bar and sometimes gets wind of the gossip. Tonight, as usual, Mary has put supper in the warming oven whil…

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Gang Busters - The Case of the Inside Track 23:58

27d ago23:58

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In a night club on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, a sharply dressed man, with the nickname of "Ginger" is standing against a wall several feet from the piano player observing what went on at the bar. After a half hour or so, he walks across the floor to the office door in the back of the club. He opens the door and says "Hutch? He says "Come in, Gi…

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Jeff Regan, Investigator - The Pilgrim's Progress 29:05

28d ago29:05

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Jeff Regan went to the office Friday night about 5:20 answering the Lyon's call. He was sitting behind the desk sucking on a quarter cigar. He looked real pleased like a fat lady locked in a cream puff factory. The Lyon says "A man I know had a baby. He's a plumber named Broman or Groman, something like that". Jeff says "Mazel Tov". Lyon says "Canc…

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The Epic Casebook - Warnings Anonymous 27:08

28d ago27:08

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The telephone call came through just as Inspector Carr is about to leave for home at approximately 5:30 one Friday afternoon. The Inspector picked up the phone and says "Carr speaking". The dispatch says "There's someone on the line that says he wants to talk to you personally, sir. He says he's got a tip off". Carr says "A tip off? That's not my d…

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Radio City Playhouse - Hit and Run 29:03

29d ago29:03

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It is Friday afternoon, and Hal Lawrence, traveling salesman, is on his way home, looking forward to a nice weekend. He was driving a little faster than he should have, but it was a beautiful day and he was thinking about his wife, Ellen, and his young son, Jackie. He was driving on the hilly and winding section of Highway 11B and just getting into…

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The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - The Disappearing Diamonds 28:39

1M ago28:39

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The telephone is ringing in Mr. Wolfe's office. Archie answers it and says "Mr. Wolfe's Office. Archie Goodwin speaking. Willie Inch did you say? Just a second. Do you want to talk to a fellow named Willie Inch, which I doubt?" Mr. Wolfe says "No". Archie says "He says he's got to see you". Mr. Wolfe asks "Who is he?" Archie says "I'll ask. Mr. Wol…

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Box 13 - Design for Danger 26:28

1M ago26:28

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Dan Holiday receives a letter in Box 13 that reads: "Dear Dan, I need your help desperately. Johnny Tide was released from the State Penitentiary this morning with murder in his heart. I don't know any of the details but I'm sure that he'll be back here in Watertown by nightfall, at the latest. If you mean what you say in your ad in the Star Times,…

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Bold Venture - A Muncie Murderess in Havana 26:34

1M ago26:34

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Robert and Martha Palmer from Muncie, Indiana, are visiting Havana and staying at Shannon's Place. After a full day of sightseeing, shopping, and enjoying the Havana hospitality, they are being entertained in the bar by King Moses. Saylor says "You must be tired, Mrs. Palmer, all the sightseeing you've done today, you and your husband. Martha says …