Old Time Radio Mysteries and More

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Selected Mystery, Espionage, War Stories, Thriller, Crime, Detective, plus a few Western Old Time Radio Broadcasts. Disclaimer: By uploading these files, I make no claim to copyright or ownership. These recordings have been acquired from publicly available sources on the Internet.

  1. 8h ago

    Suspense - The Black Path of Fear

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It was Scotty and Eve's first day in Havana. They had taken a horse drawn carriage taxi, and spent the afternoon driving around to see the sights. In the Chinatown area, they stopped at a little curiosity shop. Eve was always crazy about jade. They made a few purchases, and started back toward the main part of the town. It was getting dark, and Eve snuggled up close to Scotty in the carriage and says "It's been a wonderful day, Scotty. I was scared at first. A couple of times I thought I saw him in the crowds there, in Chinatown. I guess it was just my imagination". Scotty says "Sure it was. He wouldn't try any rough stuff this far from his home base". Eve says "He said he'd get me if I ever left him, no matter where I went". Scotty says "Well, he sent us a radiogram wishing us luck". Eve says "Yes, that's what worries me. He didn't say which kind of luck". The coachman stops the carriage near a cantina. Scotty asks "Hey, what's this driver? he says "Sloppy Joe's, senor. Big attraction of Havana". Scotty says "Of course, want to go in, darling?" Eve says "Why not? We can only die once". So, Scotty paid the coachman and they went into Sloppy Joe's. The place was jammed full of people and so noisy they couldn't hear themselves think. It was like a football scrimmage when they moved, and like sardines in a can when they stood still. Then, suddenly the crowd parted in front of them like the Red Sea. A little photographer came through using an old-fashioned tripod for a battering ram. He set up his camera and pointed it in Scotty and Eve's direction. He says "The senor and the lady would like a picture for to show the friends back in the states?" Eve says "Oh, please, Scotty. We've never had a picture taken together". Scotty says "Go ahead". As the picture is taken, Eve lets out a groan. Scotty says "He's taken it. Come on, honey. Everyone is looking at us". Eve says "Give me time". Scotty says "What is it? Why are you limp? Darling, what happened? Eve?" Scotty looks at the crowd and says "Somebody do something! She's been knifed here in my arms!"

    Suspense - The Black Path of Fear

  2. 9h ago

    Whitehall 1212 - The Case of the Late Mrs. Harvey

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A man known to be a busybody is talking to Inspector James Waters of Scotland Yard. Waters did not care for the man and sat scribbling aimless words on a block of yellow paper as he talked. The man says "I fully realize it's none of my business, Inspector Waters, but I feel it my duty as a British subject, sir". Waters says "Go on, please". The man says "In my opinion, he's murdered her". Waters says "Oh, come now". The man says "Bare with me, Inspector". Waters says "I am listening, sir". The man says "First of all, reflect that they have been on bad terms for a long time". Waters says "So, you said". The man says "So, he had plenty of uh what do you call it? Motive?" Waters says "Motive. Yes". The man says "So, you see?". Waters says "I'm afraid I don't, sir. What you have is the information he has given you, that his wife was visiting relatives in America, in Los Angeles. He said that his wife died there and was buried in Los Angeles". The man says "That is true". Waters says "Well?" The man says "I believe he murdered her and hid the body". Waters says "But my dear sir, there's no evidence that he .... " The man says "Pardon me sir, but there is". Waters asks "What?" The man says "Well, first the evidence that he requested her friends, including myself, to send no cards, no floral offerings, whatever, to him, in memory of his wife. Well, I think you will agree, that is a little strange". Waters says "Yes, but ...." The man says "And second, the fact that I've lately returned from America myself. I interrupted my business trip, sir, to Los Angeles, to call upon her mother and offer my condolences. I was informed by her mother, sir, that the woman had not been in Los Angeles for more than four years". That bit of information prompted Inspector Waters to make a call on the widower at his home in Camden Town, Number 39, Hilltop Crescent. A battered tin sign bearing his name was tacked under the door, Dr. Edward Walton Harvey.

    Whitehall 1212 - The Case of the Late Mrs. Harvey

  3. 10h ago

    The Man Called X - Enough Intrigue to Fill a Book

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Ken Thurston and the Chief of the Intelligence Bureau are discussing the latest information concerning the country of Haiti, and, in particular, it's capital city of Port-au-Prince. Ken says "There has been five assassinations in the last three weeks, and every one of the victims have been a government official. I just phoned the Haitian council a few minutes ago, Chief. They said the whole island's in a turmoil down there". Chief says "Well, what gets me, Ken, is this business about zombies, the walking dead. Why, it's right out of a dime novel. It's ridiculous". Ken says "All right, Chief. You don't believe in zombies and I don't. But a lot of the natives in Haiti do, and that's the point". Chief says "Oh, I know there's still plenty of superstition left in the world, but this whole thing just doesn't make sense". Ken says "I've seen it done before in Salon, the Sudan, India. It's a matter of hypnotism and drugs. It creates a perfect assassin with no thought for his own safety and only one idea in mind, to kill". Chief asks "But why? Assuming somebody is doing this in Haiti, why?" Ken says "Well, all the victims have been government officials. It looks like an attack on the government itself". Chief says "Yeah, and the little hot spots have a habit of turning into big ones. Sure. Serbia, Spain. All right, Ken. Go to it". Ken says "Somebody stands to profit by this. The problem is to find out who. And the answer? Well, I guess I better look for it in Haiti. So long, Chief". After landing in Port-au-Prince, Ken is approached by a man that says "Pardon me, sir. Are you Mr. Ken Thurston?" Ken says "Yes, that's right". The man says "Captain Andreas at your service, sir. I've been assigned to escort you to General Brock". Ken says "General Brock?" Andreas says "The general commands the Department of Police and Military Affairs". Ken says "Oh, yes. Tell me, have there been any new developments?" Andreas says "No, sir. Not since his excellency, the finance minister, was killed in front of the government building two days ago".

    The Man Called X - Enough Intrigue to Fill a Book

  4. 10h ago

    The Adventures of the Falcon - The Case of the Big Talker

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It's Sunday evening in New York. Joe Greco, Danny Bell, and William Palmer are sitting in the rear booth of the Pelican Club, Palmer says "Well, of course, the big thing in our favor is the element of surprise. Webber won't be expecting any opposition". Danny says "Yeah, that's smart operating, Palmer. We pulled the same deal in Saint Louis". Palmer says "Oh, did you, Danny?" He says "Oh, sure, I just walked into this guy's place and gave him twenty four hours to leave. He left in four". Palmer says "They play awfully rough in Saint Louis". Joe says "Maybe this league won't be fast enough for him, Boss". Palmer says "There's always that possibility". Danny says "Well, I remember one time ...." Palmer says "As much as I'd love to hear you reminisce, Danny, I'm afraid it's uh, getting late". Danny says "Oh, oh well, that's okay. Just remind me to tell you sometime about Lefty Wilson". Palmer says "Uh, yeah, I'll make a note of that. But, getting back to Webber ...." Danny says "Uh, you don't have to draw me a diagram, Palmer, I got the picture already. This Webber gets the big gambling play from the society crowd, and you want it". Palmer says "Very much so". Danny says "Okay, I'll have a little talk with the man". Palmer says "Oh I don't doubt that you're a brilliant conversationalist, Danny, but Mr. Webber is also gifted. Let's assume that nothing you say moves him. What's you next step?" Danny says "Well we, uh, we take over". Palmer laughs a little and says "You see, Greco, nothing baffles him. We just take over". Danny says "Yeah". Palmer says "Wonderful. When can we expect this eviction to take place?" Danny says "Hey now, wait a minute". Palmer says "Don't tell me that you haven't an answer for that?" Danny says "Well, don't forget I'm a newcomer in town". Palmer says "Oh I've got news for you, Danny. The people in New York are exactly like those in Saint Louis. They eat, they sleep, they breathe, and a little .38 caliber slug can stop all those vital functions".

    The Adventures of the Falcon - The Case of the Big Talker

  5. 1d ago

    Dragnet - The Big Death

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It was Monday, February 17th, and raining in Los Angeles. Detective Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero were working the day watch out of homicide detail. At 4:18 PM they meet with Thad Brown, Chief of Detectives, in Room 26. Also present at that meeting are Captain Steed, Special Agent Ray Kimball, and his friend, Mr. Trudeau. After the introductions, Thad Brown says "Gentlemen, Mr. Kimball and Mr. Trudeau here have some important information to give us. Mr. Trudeau, would you like to repeat for these officers what you told us a few moments ago?" Trudeau says "Yes, sir. Well, a friend of mine wants me to kill his wife for him. I'm convinced he means to go through with the thing". Thad Brown says "Naturally, it goes without saying that Kimball here will back up the veracity of his story". Ben asks "Well, Mr. Trudeau, who is your friend?" Trudeau says "His name's Charles Stone. He owns a string of warehouses around town. I used to work for him. Well, the other day, he called me and asked me if I was working. I told him no. Then he asked me to meet him in front of the public library. That was last Saturday afternoon". Joe asks "Did you meet him?" Trudeau says "Yes, I did. He took me to a bar in the neighborhood, and started telling me all about his troubles at home. He said his wife was running around with other men. Well, we had quite a few drinks and I guess I thought that's what accounted for it". Ben asks "What's that Mr. Trudeau?" He says "Well, he leaned toward me and he said, here's the dough. The wife and I haven't been getting along well at all for about a year. She's stepping out with some other guy on me and, to make a long story short, well that's when he told me. He said, I want to lose her. I told him I didn't quite get the drift of the thing and then he said I want my wife killed. I'll pay a thousand dollars for the job". Ben says "Do you have you any idea why he contacted you on this thing?" Trudeau says "Well, I don't know other than the fact that I hadn't been able to work for some time. He knew I needed the money pretty badly".

    Dragnet - The Big Death

  6. 1d ago

    Boston Blackie - Jailbirds Murdoch and Dawson

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The police received information as to the whereabouts of two convicted murderers, Dawson and Murdoch. At 3:00 AM, Faraday and his men are closing in on them in an upstairs room of a cheap rooming house. Faraday says "Quiet, you guys. You want to send them a telegram that we're coming after them?" Officer Smith says "Yeah, sorry Inspector Faraday, the stairs creaked". Faraday says "Yeah, your brain would be creaking if you had one. Those two mugs we're after are killers". Smith says "Yeah, I know that, Inspector. I don't think they heard us". Faraday says "I don't think so either. There'd be lead pouring down on us by now. Okay, here's the landing, and that's the door. Get to work on it with your pass key and don't make any noise". Smith says "Yeah, all right, Inspector. They're probably asleep anyhow. It's 3:00 AM, and we know they went upstairs about midnight". Faraday says "Never mind what they are, just get that door open. You sure you've got the right key?" Smith says "Yes, it'll work Inspector Faraday. I tried it this afternoon while Dawson and Murdoch were out. Yeah, this is the one, all right. Faraday says "Okay men, not a sound now. This is it. As soon as the door is open, make a beeline for that bed. Remember the two men in it will shoot if they get a chance. See that they don't get the chance. Go to work, Smith". A few seconds later, a click is heard. Smith says "There. The lock turned, Inspector. I'll open the door". They take a few steps inside. Faraday says "Get a look at those two. Sleeping as if they didn't have a care in the world". Faraday looks back at his men and loudly says "Okay boys, go get them". The officers rush in. Soon, an officer says "All right, we got them, inspector Faraday. Both of them handcuffed". Faraday says "Good. Drag them out of here and down to the jail". As Dawson is being lead out, Faraday says "Well, Dawson. We finally got you, huh?" Dawson says "You think so, flatfoot? There isn't a jail in this town or country strong enough to hold me and Murdoch".

    Boston Blackie - Jailbirds Murdoch and Dawson

  7. 1d ago

    Dangerous Assignment - China Sea Smuggling

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Walking into the Commissioner's office, Steve says "Morning, Commissioner. Ruth said you had an assignment for me". The Commissioner says "I do, Steve, and I suppose you were all tied up with a big deal". Steve says "Well, let's just call it a pet project". Commissioner says "Steve, ever hear of the name Captain Jaeger?" Steve says "Sure, he's supposed to be a notorious character in the China seas, sort of an American soldier of fortune, or I should say, sailor of fortune. He operates a string of small boats and does just about anything for a buck". Commissioner says "That's the story all right". Steve says "Supposedly, he runs guns and other contraband to ports on the China coast, but we can never get the goods on him". Commissioner says "Well, you're up to date on Captain Jaeger, all right. Steve, we're going to use Captain Jaeger to nail whoever is financing the entire contraband operation". Steve says "Then this Captain Jaeger just runs this string of smuggling boats, huh?" Commissioner says "Yeah, you might put it like that. Captain Jaeger's personal boat is supposed to be a rusty old steamer named the Shanghai Lady". Steve says "Look, Commissioner, this is all pretty vague. Captain Jaeger's ship is named the Shanghai Lady, and we're gonna use Jaeger to nail the brains of the operation. But, how? Where do I start? Who do I work with?" Commissioner says "You report to Naval Intelligence at Luzon in the Philippines, Steve". He says "Uh huh, hey, you know there's a very peculiar gleam in your eye, Commissioner. He says "Who, me?" Steve says "Yeah, you. There's a lot you haven't told me about this deal". Commissioner says "I've told you all I can at this stage of the operation, Steve. Naval Intelligence in the Philippines will take it from there, and your plane leaves in just one hour. Well, that's it. You've got your assignment, Steve. Good luck".

    Dangerous Assignment - China Sea Smuggling

  8. 1d ago

    Bold Venture - Out of Control Suicide or Murder

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Slate and Saylor are taking a ride in the Bold Venture around the harbor. Slate says "And to Lourdes, Saylor, we see Morro Castle, the famous fort guarding the entrance to Havana Harbor. It was constructed in 1589, and contains many interesting and exciting relics of the past". Saylor says "Oh, shut up". Slate laughs a little and says "What's the matter with you? I take you for a moonlight ride aboard the Bold Venture, point out the places of scenic interest, and give you choice bits of information. It develops the mind. Where else could you get all this gratis?" Saylor says "All this gratis I could get by curling up in my downy bed with a circular". Slate says "All right, Saylor, what do you expect from a man who takes you for a boat ride around the harbor? You expect him to anchor and.... " Noticing a boat heading toward them, Slate says "Hey, hey, look at that maniac". Saylor says "He's trying to run us down". Slate says "It's not a he, it's a she, just standing at the wheel headed for us". Saylor says "That crazy fool, doesn't she know ...." A loud crash is heard! Slate says 'She slammed her boat into the sea wall, let's go!" Saylor says "Folded it up like an accordion, that girl must be...." Slate says "I'm going in after her" and jumps into the water. After a few seconds, Saylor asks "Do you got her, Slate?" He says "Yeah. I'll hand her up to you, just hold her arms until I get aboard". Slate climbs back onto his boat, and says "Okay, here, I'll take her". Slate pulls her on board, and says "Such a beautiful girl". Saylor says "Don't just stand there admiring her, she's nearly drowned". Slate says "It's worse than that". Saylor says "She drowned?" Slate says "Look, this mark on the front of her head. It's probably from the crash. My guess is that's what did it". Saylor says "She is beautiful, and to have died like this". Slate says "To kill herself like that, for what reason, Saylor?"

    Bold Venture - Out of Control Suicide or Murder
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Selected Mystery, Espionage, War Stories, Thriller, Crime, Detective, plus a few Western Old Time Radio Broadcasts. Disclaimer: By uploading these files, I make no claim to copyright or ownership. These recordings have been acquired from publicly available sources on the Internet.

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