1001 Radio Crime Solvers

Host Jon Hagadorn. All stories in public domain.
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Welcome to 1001 Radio Crime Solvers - where you can enjoy the best radio detective stories from the golden age of radio. This was a time when TV was still in its infancy and radio was in its creative heyday- using top writers and top talent to capture huge audiences, and shows featuring hard boiled detectives like Sam Spade, Richard Diamond, Philip Marlowe, and Johnny Dollar competed for prime time with mental sleuths like Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown, and Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. And here you'll find standouts -like Dragnet's Joe Friday, Vincent Price's 'The Saint', and Michael Waring's free-lance troubleshooting investigator 'The Falcon'- to name a few. We release new episodes every Sunday at 5pm ET. We're a proud part of 1001 Stories Network. www.1001storiespodcast.com.

  1. 1d ago

    DISAPPEARING DOLL and QUARRELSOME BANDIT

    🎙️ SHOW NOTES — The Falcon 1001 Radio Crime Solvers Starring the suave, sharp‑witted investigator known simply as The Falcon This week's double‑feature brings two classic mysteries filled with misdirection, danger, and the Falcon's trademark cool under pressure.   🧸 Episode 1: "The Disappearing Doll" A wealthy socialite's priceless antique doll vanishes under mysterious circumstances — but what begins as a simple theft quickly spirals into something far darker. When the Falcon steps in, he finds himself navigating a world of collectors, con artists, and hidden motives, where everyone seems to know more than they're willing to say. As he digs deeper, the Falcon uncovers a trail that leads from a child's toy to a deadly adult secret — and someone is willing to kill to keep it buried. A tight, atmospheric mystery with a twist that lands right where you least expect it.   🤠 Episode 2: "The Quarrelsome Bandit" A string of robberies has the city on edge, and all signs point to a lone outlaw whose temper is as dangerous as his gun. But when the Falcon begins to investigate, he discovers that the so‑called "quarrelsome bandit" may not be acting alone — and the real mastermind could be hiding in plain sight. The case takes the Falcon through back‑alley hideouts, smoky bars, and a web of double‑crosses where every suspect has something to gain. A classic Falcon tale of sharp dialogue, shifting loyalties, and a final reveal that snaps the whole case into focus.   🤠 ENJOYING THE SHOW? HELP US GROW! If you love these classic radio mysteries, you can help keep them alive: Share the show with friends, family, and fellow mystery lovers Leave a review at Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app — it helps new listeners find us Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork (patreon.com in Bing) Your support keeps the 1001 Stories Network   Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

  2. 3d ago

    THE SS MALAY TRADER SHIP and THE GRAVE DIGGERS SPADE

    🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Crime Solvers Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar "The SS Malay Trader" & "The Grave Digger's Spade"   Episode 1 — The SS Malay Trader A Missing Ship, a Vanished Crew, and an Insurance Case That Doesn't Add Up Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the SS Malay Trader, a freighter that left port with a full crew and valuable cargo—and then simply stopped existing. No distress call. No debris. No survivors. Just silence. Dollar's search leads him into a world of maritime secrets, falsified records, and people who know far more than they're willing to admit. Every clue he uncovers suggests the ship didn't vanish by accident. Someone engineered the disappearance, and they're willing to go to great lengths to keep the truth submerged. With danger rising on all sides, Johnny must piece together the final hours of the Malay Trader before the people behind the scheme erase the last traces of their crime. A tense, atmospheric sea‑mystery that blends classic Dollar grit with the eerie isolation of the open ocean.   Episode 2 — The Grave Digger's Spade A Quiet Town, a Disturbed Grave, and a Secret Someone Is Desperate to Bury When an insurance claim leads Johnny Dollar to a small town with a freshly disturbed grave, he quickly realizes he's stepped into a case where the dead aren't the only ones with secrets. A missing beneficiary, a suspicious burial, and a handful of nervous locals point to a truth someone has tried very hard to keep underground. Dollar's investigation uncovers a web of fraud, fear, and long‑buried grudges, each one tied to the mysterious figure whose grave has been tampered with. As he digs deeper—figuratively and literally—he finds himself closing in on a motive powerful enough to drive someone to desecrate a grave…and perhaps commit far worse. A moody, tightly wound mystery that showcases Johnny's persistence, sharp instincts, and refusal to let the truth stay buried.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m

  3. 5d ago

    LITLE JAKE and GUS TRUDEAU PETE KELLEY'S BLUES

    Here's a rare radio show from the early 50's featuring Jack Webb before he went into Dragnet and you'll also hear the voice of Gunsmoke's radio Matt Dillion- Bill Conrad, in the first episode. There were only 6 episodes of this show , all made in 1951 Lots of blues, and of course, murder was the headliner. New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://toppodcast.com/podcast_feeds/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/ 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a60ec356-c7d0-4535-b276-1282990e46ba/1001-radio-crime-solvers 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vQURMMzA0OTMyMjE1Mg/episode/ZGZjY2U4ZmUtNzMzYi0xMWVkLWE3NzUtMmY1MGNmNGFiNDVh?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwifjrqi8-L7AhViM1kFHQ1nA_EQjrkEegQICRAI&ep=6 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vQURMNzU3MzM0Mjg0NQ== 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20heroes 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories (& Tales from Arthur Conan Doyle) https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20sherlock%20holmes 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20ghost%20stories 1001 Stories for the Road on Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20stories%20for%20the%20road Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20greatest%20love%20stories 1001 History's Best Storytellers: (author interviews) on Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/1001-historys-best-storytellers APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at Apple Podcast App Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m

  4. Jun 14

    THE CONLEY SILVER MINE and GREED CAUSES MURDER THE SAINT

    The Saint was a very popular radio adventure program in the United States that featured a character (The Saint, or 'Saint') created by author Leslie Charteris. As the program's introduction said, The Saint, was "known to millions from books, magazines, and motion pictures." Several versions of the program appeared on different networks. Vincent Price played The Saint. ⭐ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Crime Solvers The Saint "The Conley Silver Mine" & "Greed Causes Murder" Episode 1 — The Cawley Silver Mine Simon Templar heads west in this atmospheric mystery built on old grudges, buried secrets, and the promise of sudden wealth. When he crosses paths with a family guarding a long‑dormant silver mine, Templar quickly senses that the real danger isn't underground—it's in the tensions simmering among the people who claim to own it. A supposed fortune in silver draws out desperation, rivalry, and a willingness to kill, and Templar finds himself navigating a landscape where every handshake hides a motive. As he digs deeper, he uncovers the truth behind the mine's troubled history and the modern-day schemers hoping to profit from it. A rugged, frontier‑flavored mystery that lets Templar's wit and moral clarity shine against a backdrop of greed and deception.   Episode 2 — Greed Causes Murder This episode drops Simon Templar into a world where ambition turns toxic and money becomes a motive strong enough to destroy anyone in its path. When a seemingly straightforward situation erupts into violence, Templar follows a trail of jealousy, manipulation, and cold‑blooded opportunism. Everyone involved has something to gain—and even more to hide. Templar's sharp instincts guide him through a maze of half‑truths and dangerous alliances as he pieces together who stood to profit most from the crime. The deeper he goes, the clearer it becomes that greed doesn't just tempt people—it transforms them. A tight, character‑driven mystery that showcases Templar's ability to stay cool, perceptive, and one step ahead of those who think they can outsmart him. New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us!  Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  5. Jun 12

    THE SINGING CRITIC and THE 50,000 DIAMOND CASE RICHARD DIAMOND PRIVATE DETECTIVE

    ⭐ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Crime Solvers Richard Diamond, Private Detective "The Singing Critic" & "The 50,000 Diamond Case" Episode 1 — The Singing Critic This episode gives us Richard Diamond at his most entertaining—caught between a murder investigation and the world of New York nightlife. When a sharp‑tongued music critic winds up dead, Diamond steps into a scene filled with temperamental performers, bruised egos, and backstage rivalries. Everyone the critic reviewed seems to have a motive, and Diamond's job becomes sorting genuine outrage from theatrical exaggeration. His trademark humor cuts through the tension as he interviews singers, club owners, and anyone who might have wanted the critic permanently silenced. The charm of the episode lies in the contrast between Diamond's easygoing style and the dramatic personalities he encounters. Beneath the glitz and spotlight, he uncovers the quiet detail that turns the case from a showbiz squabble into a full‑blown murder investigation. A lively, character‑rich mystery with Diamond's wit shining throughout. Episode 2 — The 50,000 Diamond Case In this case, Diamond is pulled into a high‑stakes investigation involving a missing diamond worth a small fortune—and the trail is anything but straightforward. What begins as a simple recovery job quickly expands into a web of double‑crosses, hidden agendas, and dangerous people who want the gem for themselves. Diamond moves through a world of jewel dealers, shady operators, and nervous clients, each with a story that doesn't quite line up. As the pressure mounts, he relies on his instincts, his charm, and his ability to read people better than they read him. The tension builds steadily as Diamond uncovers the truth behind the theft and the real motive driving the players involved. It's a classic Richard Diamond setup: a valuable object, a shifting cast of suspects, and a detective who stays cool even when the stakes hit fifty grand. Get all of our shows at one website:  www.bestof1001stories.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  6. Jun 10

    THE RENEE BENET MURDER CASE and THE BILL KIRBY MURDER CASE RICHARD DIAMOND PRIVATE DETECTIVE

    ⭐ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Crime Solvers Richard Diamond, Private Detective "The Renee Benet Murder Case" & "The Bill Kirby Murder Case" Episode 1 — The Renee Benet Murder Case This episode opens with Richard Diamond stepping into a world of elegance, jealousy, and hidden motives when socialite Renee Benet turns up dead under circumstances that raise far more questions than answers. The case takes Diamond into the orbit of people who are polished on the surface but deeply unsettled underneath. As Diamond interviews the players in Renee's life, he finds a tangle of romantic entanglements, quiet resentments, and carefully guarded secrets. Every conversation carries an undercurrent of tension, and every alibi seems just a little too convenient. Diamond's trademark mix of humor and razor‑sharp intuition keeps the investigation moving as he cuts through the glamour to uncover the truth. This is a classic Diamond case—smooth, stylish, and built on the idea that behind every perfect façade lies a motive waiting to be exposed.   Episode 2 — The Bill Kirby Murder Case In "The Bill Kirby Murder Case," Diamond is pulled into a killing that looks straightforward at first glance—but quickly proves anything but. Bill Kirby's death leaves behind a trail of business pressures, personal grudges, and suspicious coincidences that don't sit right with Diamond. The deeper he digs, the more he uncovers a web of relationships where money, ambition, and fear intersect. Witnesses dodge questions, motives overlap, and the truth hides behind a series of half‑truths and misdirection. Diamond's easygoing charm becomes a tool as he disarms suspects, reads the room, and zeroes in on the one detail that everyone else overlooked. The episode blends tension with Diamond's signature wit, delivering a tight, engaging mystery that showcases his ability to stay cool even when the case turns unexpectedly dangerous. Dick Powell starred in the Richard Diamond, Private Detective radio series as a wisecracking former police officer turned private detective. Episodes typically open with a potential client calling on Diamond's cash-strapped office and agreeing to his fee of $100 a day plus expenses, or Diamond taking on a case for a former friend or partner. The show made it successfully to tv and David Janssen played Diamond- and if you can ever catch these shows they are pretty good- but so are the radio versions here!  Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m

  7. Jun 7

    THE LAST ESCAPE and FOOL'S GOLD MR. AND MRS. NORTH

    🎙️ SHOW NOTES — Mr. and Mrs. North: "The Last Escape" 1001 Radio Crime Solvers Podcast In "The Last Escape," Pam and Jerry North find themselves caught up in a mystery involving a magician whose final act becomes far too real. When a celebrated escape artist fails to reappear during a performance, the audience assumes it's part of the show — but the Norths quickly sense that something is terribly wrong. As they dig deeper, Pam and Jerry uncover a world of backstage rivalries, jealous assistants, and a performer whose dangerous stunts may have made him more enemies than admirers. The investigation leads them through a maze of misdirection and illusion, where every clue seems designed to deceive and every suspect has something to hide. This episode blends theatrical atmosphere with classic North‑style sleuthing, as Pam's intuition and Jerry's steady logic help them see through the smoke and mirrors to the truth behind the vanishing act.   🎙️ SHOW NOTES — Mr. and Mrs. North: "Fool's Gold" 1001 Radio Crime Solvers Podcast "Fool's Gold" begins with what appears to be a harmless treasure hunt — until Pam and Jerry stumble onto a scheme involving counterfeit gold and a trail of deception that stretches far beyond a simple con. When a man turns up dead under suspicious circumstances, the Norths realize they've stepped into a case where greed has pushed someone to the breaking point. As they follow the clues, Pam's curiosity leads them into the orbit of shady prospectors, nervous investors, and a clever swindler who knows how to make lies shine like the real thing. The deeper they go, the clearer it becomes that someone is willing to kill to protect a fortune made of nothing more than glitter and false promises. This episode delivers a lively mix of humor, suspense, and sharp detective work — the perfect showcase for the Norths' charm and knack for uncovering the truth hiding behind a clever façade.   ❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR LISTENERS To all of you tuning in to 1001 Radio Crime Solvers, 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 close — another great mystery is already on the way.

    53 min

  8. Jun 5

    THE CHARLES WELCH AND BOB WALSH CASE and THE MAN WHO HATED WOMEN RICHARD DIAMOND P.D.

    🎙️ SHOW NOTES — Richard Diamond, Private Detective: "The Charles Welsh and Bob Walch Case" 1001 Radio Crime Solvers Podcast In "The Charles Welsh and Bob Walch Case," Richard Diamond is pulled into a tense investigation involving two men whose lives intersect at the worst possible moment. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly turns into a dangerous puzzle involving conflicting stories, hidden motives, and a trail of clues that refuses to line up neatly. Diamond's trademark wit and street‑smart instincts guide him through a case filled with sharp turns and uneasy alliances. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a connection between Welsh and Walch that someone is working very hard to keep buried. The deeper he goes, the more he realizes that the truth sits at the crossroads of desperation and opportunity — and someone is willing to kill to protect it. This episode showcases Diamond at his best: cool under pressure, quick with a wisecrack, and relentless when the facts don't add up.   🎙️ SHOW NOTES — Richard Diamond, Private Detective: "The Man Who Hated Women" 1001 Radio Crime Solvers Podcast "The Man Who Hated Women" opens with a chilling premise: a series of violent attacks targeting women across the city, each one more disturbing than the last. Diamond is brought in when the pattern becomes too clear to ignore, and the hunt begins for a suspect driven by anger, obsession, and a deep‑seated hatred that threatens to erupt again. As Diamond interviews witnesses and follows the trail of fear left behind, he uncovers a psychological profile that points to a man hiding in plain sight. The investigation becomes a race against time as Diamond works to stop the next attack before it happens — and confronts a suspect whose rage has pushed him past the edge of reason. This is one of the series' darker, more intense stories, balancing suspense with Diamond's steady, grounded presence as he closes in on a dangerous predator.   ⭐ Why These Episodes Stand Out Sharp, fast‑moving plots that highlight Diamond's mix of humor and grit Strong noir atmosphere with tension building scene by scene Memorable supporting characters who add depth and unpredictability   ❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR LISTENERS To all of you tuning in to 1001 Radio Crime Solvers, 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 close — another great Richard Diamond case is already on the way.   Dick Powell starred in the Richard Diamond, Private Detective radio series as a wisecracking former police officer turned private detective. Episodes typically open with a potential client calling on Diamond's cash-strapped office and agreeing to his fee of $100 a day plus expenses, or Diamond taking on a case for a former friend or partner. The show made it successfully to tv and David Janssen played Diamond- and if you can ever catch these shows they are pretty good- but so are the radio versions here!  Get all of our shows at one website:  www.bestof1001stories.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome to 1001 Radio Crime Solvers - where you can enjoy the best radio detective stories from the golden age of radio. This was a time when TV was still in its infancy and radio was in its creative heyday- using top writers and top talent to capture huge audiences, and shows featuring hard boiled detectives like Sam Spade, Richard Diamond, Philip Marlowe, and Johnny Dollar competed for prime time with mental sleuths like Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown, and Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. And here you'll find standouts -like Dragnet's Joe Friday, Vincent Price's 'The Saint', and Michael Waring's free-lance troubleshooting investigator 'The Falcon'- to name a few. We release new episodes every Sunday at 5pm ET. We're a proud part of 1001 Stories Network. www.1001storiespodcast.com.

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  • Creator
    Host Jon Hagadorn. All stories in public domain.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    268
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    1001 Radio Crime Solvers

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