1001 RADIO DAYS

Jon Hagadorn
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Radio Days, When Radio Was King- brings you a wide variety of entertainment from the golden age of radio - drama, detective, suspense, comedy, sci-fi, theater- and much more. The selection and quality of the shows is excellent.. Brought to you by 1001 Stories Podcast Network. Hosted by Jon Hagadorn. We appreciate reviews!

  1. 1h ago

    THE FAMILY MONEY MATTER and THE FELICITY FELINE MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

    🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Family Money Matter" 1001 Radio Days Podcast — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar In "The Family Money Matter," Johnny Dollar is called in to investigate a suspicious claim involving a wealthy family whose fortune has become the center of a quiet but dangerous storm. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly turns into a tangle of conflicting motives, hidden resentments, and long‑buried secrets. Johnny finds himself navigating a household where everyone has something to lose — and perhaps even more to gain. As he digs deeper, he uncovers the emotional fractures beneath the family's polished exterior, and the case becomes as much about human nature as it is about insurance fraud. This episode showcases the classic Johnny Dollar blend of sharp dialogue, tight pacing, and the unmistakable sense that the "man with the action‑packed expense account" is always one step ahead of the truth… until the truth steps out at him.   🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Felicity Feline Matter" 1001 Radio Days Podcast — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar "The Felicity Feline Matter" brings a lighter, more whimsical setup — at least at first glance — as Johnny is asked to look into a claim involving a valuable and unusually pampered cat named Felicity. But as fans know, nothing in Johnny Dollar's world stays simple for long. What starts as a quirky assignment soon turns into a genuine mystery involving theft, deception, and a trail of clues that lead Johnny far beyond the world of pet insurance. The deeper he goes, the clearer it becomes that Felicity's disappearance is tied to something much bigger — and far more dangerous — than a missing cat. This episode is a great example of how the series could shift tone without losing its edge. Johnny's dry humor, quick instincts, and steady narration keep the story grounded as the stakes rise and the truth comes into focus.   ❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR LISTENERS To all of you tuning in to 1001 Radio Days, thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for these classic radio mysteries. Your loyalty keeps these stories alive and helps us bring new episodes to the microphone every week. Stay with us — Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

  2. 1d ago

    THE LOSS OF MEMORY MATTER and THE MASON DIXON MISMATCH MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

    🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar ⭐ "The Loss of Memory Matter" — Summary In "The Loss of Memory Matter," Johnny Dollar is pulled into a case where the key witness — and possibly the key suspect — can't remember a thing. A man turns up injured, confused, and suffering from amnesia, with only the faintest clues pointing toward a crime that may have already been committed. The insurance company wants answers, but the trail is as foggy as the victim's mind. Dollar must navigate a maze of missing time, conflicting accounts, and people who may be taking advantage of the man's condition. As he digs deeper, he uncovers motives hidden beneath the surface and a truth that refuses to stay buried. The tension builds as Dollar races to piece together the man's identity — and the danger surrounding him — before memory or evidence disappears for good. A classic Johnny Dollar mystery built on atmosphere, uncertainty, and the detective's steady determination to uncover the truth when no one else can.   ⭐ "The Mason Dixon Mismatch Matter" — Summary "The Mason Dixon Mismatch Matter" begins with a suspicious claim involving a wealthy Southern family and a marriage that may not be what it appears. When an insurance policy tied to a questionable union comes under scrutiny, Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate — and quickly finds himself caught between family pride, hidden resentments, and a tangle of motives stretching across state lines. Dollar's inquiry leads him into a world of genteel manners masking sharp tensions, where every polite smile hides a secret and every alibi seems just a little too convenient. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deception involving money, inheritance, and a relationship built on something far more dangerous than love. With its blend of Southern atmosphere, sharp character work, and Dollar's trademark dry humor, "The Mason Dixon Mismatch Matter" delivers a compelling investigation where the truth lies somewhere between charm and treachery. Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.bestof1001stories.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min

  3. 3d ago

    THE MICHAEL MEARY MIRAGE MATTER and THE WAYWARD TRUCK MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

    🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar ⭐ "The Michael Meary Mirage Matter" — Summary In "The Michael Meary Mirage Matter," Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate a claim that seems suspicious from the very start — a man reported dead under circumstances that don't quite add up, filed by someone whose story shifts every time Dollar asks a question. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly turns into a maze of half‑truths, false identities, and a trail of clues that vanish like a desert mirage the moment he gets close. As Dollar digs deeper, he finds himself unraveling a case built on illusion — a man who may not be who he claims, a disappearance that may not be what it seems, and a motive buried beneath layers of deception. With each step, Dollar must separate fact from fiction, chasing a truth that keeps slipping just out of reach. This episode delivers classic Johnny Dollar atmosphere: sharp dialogue, clever twists, and the steady, methodical unraveling of a mystery where nothing is quite what it appears to be.   ⭐ "The Wayward Truck Matter" — Summary "The Wayward Truck Matter" begins with a missing vehicle — a truck that should have been delivering valuable cargo but instead vanishes somewhere along a lonely stretch of highway. The insurance company suspects theft, but the details don't line up, and the deeper Johnny Dollar looks, the stranger the case becomes. What starts as a simple stolen‑truck investigation soon widens into a story of hidden motives, dangerous partnerships, and a driver whose disappearance raises more questions than answers. Dollar follows the trail through trucking depots, roadside stops, and the shadowy corners of the freight business, piecing together a puzzle where every clue points in a different direction. The tension builds as Dollar closes in on the truth — a truth that reveals how a single "wayward" truck can lead to a much larger crime. It's a tight, suspenseful episode that showcases Dollar's persistence, intuition, and ability to stay one step ahead of trouble. Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.bestof1001stories.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

  4. May 24

    THE CLEVER CHEMIST MATTER and THE PEERLESS FIRE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

    🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar "The Clever Chemist Matter" — Summary In "The Clever Chemist Matter," Johnny Dollar is called in when a seemingly routine insurance claim involving a laboratory accident begins to show signs of something far more deliberate. What looks at first like a tragic mishap soon reveals a trail of suspicious behavior, hidden motives, and a chemist whose brilliance may have been matched only by his capacity for deception. As Dollar digs deeper, he finds himself navigating a world of scientific secrets, professional rivalries, and a few too many "coincidences" to ignore. The case becomes a tight, methodical investigation where every detail matters — and where the line between accident and design grows thinner by the minute. It's a classic Johnny Dollar mystery: sharp dialogue, rising tension, and a payoff that reminds us why the "man with the action‑packed expense account" remains one of radio's most compelling investigators. "The Peerless Fire Matter" — Summary "The Peerless Fire Matter" begins with a blaze that destroys a business and triggers a hefty insurance claim — but the circumstances surrounding the fire don't sit right with Johnny Dollar. Called in to determine whether the loss was legitimate or engineered, Dollar finds himself unraveling a web of financial pressure, personal grudges, and a few too‑convenient alibis. The deeper he goes, the more Dollar realizes that the fire may have been only the beginning. What follows is a tense, atmospheric investigation through burned‑out ruins, conflicting testimonies, and a suspect list where everyone seems to have something to hide. With its blend of suspense, sharp character work, and the unmistakable Johnny Dollar narration style, "The Peerless Fire Matter" delivers a gripping look at how a single spark — literal or otherwise — can ignite a much larger mystery Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.bestof1001stories.com To support our FREE 1001 network shows, please pledge $5-10$ a month to help pay our basic expenses- here: www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork  Thank You! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min

  5. May 22

    THE MAD HATTER MATTER and THE KIRBY WILL MATTER

    🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Mad Hatter Matter" at 1001 Radio Days Podcast A Bizarre Disguise, a Twisted Trail, and a Suspect Who Plays by His Own Rules "The Mad Hatter Matter" throws Johnny Dollar into one of the most eccentric cases of his career. What begins as a routine insurance inquiry quickly spirals into a world of odd behavior, theatrical disguises, and a suspect whose unpredictable actions keep everyone off balance. Johnny finds himself navigating a maze of conflicting stories, nervous witnesses, and a central figure whose strange habits may be masking something far more dangerous. The deeper he digs, the more the case becomes a study in misdirection — where madness might be real, or might be the perfect cover for a calculated crime. This episode blends humor, tension, and psychological intrigue, building toward a reveal that strips away the eccentric façade and exposes the truth beneath the hat. Atmosphere: quirky, tense, slightly surreal Themes: deception through eccentricity, hidden motives, the performance of madness   🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Kirby Will Matter" A Disputed Will, a Family at Odds, and a Death That Raises Too Many Questions "The Kirby Will Matter" places Johnny Dollar squarely in the middle of a contentious inheritance case — the kind where old resentments, financial desperation, and family politics collide. When a wealthy man's will is challenged under suspicious circumstances, the insurance company calls Johnny to determine whether fraud, coercion, or something darker is at play. Johnny steps into a household simmering with tension. Every heir has a motive, every conversation hides a subtext, and the late Mr. Kirby's final wishes may not be as straightforward as they appear. As Johnny interviews relatives, attorneys, and those closest to the deceased, he uncovers a pattern of secrets, shifting alliances, and a trail that suggests the will's dispute is only the beginning. Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.bestof1001stories.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  6. May 17

    THE SQUARED CIRCLE MATTER and THE ELLEN DEAR MATTER

    🎙️ 1001 Radio Days SHOW NOTES — "The Squared Circle Matter" A Boxer in Trouble — and a Case That Won't Stay in the Ring In "The Squared Circle Matter," Johnny Dollar steps into the world of professional boxing, where the punches thrown inside the ring are nothing compared to the schemes happening outside it. An insurance policy on a promising fighter draws Johnny into a case filled with shady promoters, dangerous grudges, and a young boxer whose future may be slipping through his gloves. Johnny quickly realizes that the threats surrounding the fighter aren't just about money — they're personal, calculated, and closing in fast. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a mix of ambition, fear, and betrayal that could end a career… or a life. This is a classic Dollar investigation where sports drama meets hard‑edged crime, and where the truth hits harder than any right hook. Atmosphere: gritty, fast‑moving, steeped in boxing‑world tension Themes: exploitation, loyalty under pressure, the price of ambition 🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Ellen Dear Matter" A Missing Woman, a Trail of Secrets, and a Case That Turns Personal "The Ellen Dear Matter" begins with a simple request: find a missing woman whose disappearance doesn't add up. But as Johnny Dollar starts asking questions, he discovers that Ellen Dear left behind more than an empty room — she left a trail of contradictions, hidden relationships, and people who would rather Johnny stop digging. The deeper he goes, the more the case becomes a study in identity, deception, and the quiet desperation that drives people to vanish. Johnny must sort truth from performance as he interviews those who knew Ellen — or thought they did. The episode builds toward a revelation that reframes everything Johnny believed about the case, turning a routine assignment into something far more human and far more dangerous. Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.bestof1001stories.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min

  7. May 15

    THE BURNING CARR MATTER and THE RASMUSSEN MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR

    🎙️ "The Burning Carr Matter" at 1001 Radio Days Podcast Podcast Show Notes (Atmospheric, Crime‑Driven, Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is called in when a luxury automobile — fully insured and recently purchased — goes up in flames under suspicious circumstances. What looks like a simple case of property loss quickly turns into something far more tangled when Dollar discovers that the owner's story doesn't match the evidence left behind. As Johnny interviews mechanics, witnesses, and the people closest to the claimant, he uncovers a trail of inconsistencies, hidden debts, and a motive that has nothing to do with the car itself. The deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes that the fire was no accident — and that someone is counting on the insurance company to clean up a much bigger mess. The case hinges on a technical detail that Dollar spots early on, a clue that leads him straight to the truth behind the blaze. A sharp, tightly wound episode about fraud, desperation, and the lengths people go to when they think they've found the perfect cover‑up.   🎙️ "The Rasmussin Matter" Podcast Show Notes (Atmospheric, Character‑Focused, Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is dispatched to investigate the disappearance of a man named Rasmussin — a quiet, unassuming figure whose sudden vanishing act raises more questions than anyone expected. What begins as a missing‑person inquiry soon reveals a web of personal conflicts, financial pressure, and a past that refuses to stay buried. Dollar's search takes him through boarding houses, small‑town businesses, and the lives of people who knew Rasmussin only in fragments. Each interview adds a new layer: hints of fear, resentment, and secrets that the missing man may have been running from. As Johnny pieces together the timeline, he uncovers a motive rooted in human frailty rather than criminal genius — a story of someone pushed to the edge by circumstances no one fully understood. The resolution comes when Dollar identifies a single overlooked clue that explains not just where Rasmussin went, but why. A thoughtful, quietly tense episode that blends mystery, empathy, and the classic Johnny Dollar persistence that always brings the truth to the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  8. May 13

    THE ROYAL STREET MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

    🎙️ "The Royal Street Matter" a Yours Truly Johnny Dollar adventure at 1001 Radio Days Podcast Show Notes (Atmospheric, Noir‑Tinted, Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar heads to New Orleans, where the French Quarter's charm and shadows mix in equal measure. What begins as a routine insurance inquiry quickly turns into a case steeped in old money, fading elegance, and secrets hidden behind shuttered balconies on Royal Street. Dollar is tasked with investigating a claim involving a valuable piece of property and a family whose fortunes — and tempers — have been slipping for years. The deeper he digs, the more he finds a household divided by resentment, desperation, and a past no one wants to discuss. The Quarter itself becomes a character: narrow streets echoing with music, quiet courtyards concealing private conversations, and a sense that everyone knows more than they're willing to say. Johnny's interviews reveal contradictions, evasions, and a pattern of behavior that suggests the claim may be part of something larger — and far more deliberate — than a simple financial dispute. The turning point comes when Dollar identifies a single inconsistency that exposes the truth behind the family's troubles and the real motive driving the case. A rich blend of Southern atmosphere, family intrigue, and sharp detective work, "The Royal Street Matter" delivers classic Johnny Dollar storytelling with a New Orleans twist. Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.bestof1001stories.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Radio Days, When Radio Was King- brings you a wide variety of entertainment from the golden age of radio - drama, detective, suspense, comedy, sci-fi, theater- and much more. The selection and quality of the shows is excellent.. Brought to you by 1001 Stories Podcast Network. Hosted by Jon Hagadorn. We appreciate reviews!

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  • Creator
    Jon Hagadorn
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    688
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 1001 Stories Podcast Network
  • Show Website
    1001 RADIO DAYS

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