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Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective

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Boston Blackie
Murder
Inspector Faraday
Swan
Diamonds
Crime
Criminal Law
Mutiny
Smuggling
George Atwater
Lee Moray
Radway's Post
Murder Investigation
Skating Rink
Green Line Trucking Company
Jerry Williams
U.S. Customs
Rockwell Diamond
Bryant Realty Company
Apartment Rental Fraud

Boston Blackie is a fictional character who has been on both sides of the law. As originally created by author Jack Boyle, he was a safecracker, a hardened criminal who had served time in a California prison. Prowling the underworld as a detective in adaptations for films, radio and television, the detective Boston Blackie was "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no f... more

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Recent Guests

John Bernard
Cousin of James Williams; key witness who changes testimony
Episode: The_Jim_Williams_Inheritance_Case
Georgia Aiken
Harvey Masters' fiancée and later revealed wife, central to the motive for inheritance
Episode: The_Masters_Diamond
George Allen
Famous movie star mistaken for a murderer
Hollywood
Episode: Counterfeit_Sweepstakes_Racket
George Stevens
Vice president of Godet Jewelers
Godet Jewelers
Episode: The_Star_of_the_Nile
Helen Carew
A pleasant young lady traveling on the train
Episode: The_Star_of_the_Nile
Professor Beasley
A long-standing professor at Daniel College, murdered under mysterious circumstances
Daniel College
Episode: Boston_Blackie_480630 Professor_Beasley_Is_Murdered.
Ross Hunter
Star athlete at Daniel College; major suspect in the murder investigation
Daniel College
Episode: Boston_Blackie_480630 Professor_Beasley_Is_Murdered.
Emily Washburn
Leading student at Daniel College, linked to Professor Beasley's murder through her absence from class
Daniel College
Episode: Boston_Blackie_480630 Professor_Beasley_Is_Murdered.
Henry Williams
A legitimate businessman who fears for his life due to a case of mistaken identity.
Episode: Open_Season_on_Henry_Williams

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Not great.

    The ending was... yeah

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Kayia
    4 years ago
  • Boston Blackie

    Great episodes , just wish that these and several others didn’t take up too much space on my iPhone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Calum Bente
    Canada7 years ago
  • Boston Blackie

    Came across this app by chance, and I must say I think it's great, love listening to 'Boston Blackie'. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vitski:)
    United Kingdom12 years ago
  • Small problem

    I enjoy these, but what is it with the woman's voice over every recording talking about Owen from the University of Georgia? Very annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Get to the point
    United States14 years ago
  • Powers Johnson loves Boston blackie

    Thanks for these shows I listen every night

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Powersjohnson
    United States16 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows are entertaining with strong noir vibes and solid storytelling.
Listeners appreciate the mix of mystery and wit, plus long-running cast dynamics.
Production quality is generally high for classic radio, though a few early episodes have audio quirks.
Many enjoy the nostalgic feel and historical context of the stories.
A handful mention technical issues in some early files but still praise the overall experience.

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Q: Did you put a burr under the saddle of Slim's horse?
No, I didn't do that; I thought just telling the riders I had done it would pressure the killer into confessing.
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Q: What did Belle mean when she said Hazel Henry did something to her horse so she'd be hurt?
She meant Hazel did something to make the horse buck harder than normal, which is why Belle was thrown.

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A classic-era mystery and detective audio series featuring a brilliant, sardonic sleuth navigating crime stories with wit and noir flair. Episodes center on whodunits, elaborate alibis, and clever deductions across urban settings, often weaving humor with suspense and a ring of vintage radio production. Noteworthy is the longevity of the run (nearly a decade), the host's role as a legendary radio-detective, and the show's sponsorship-era charm that appeals to fans of historical crime storytelling and old-time radio nostalgia.

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2. Georgia Aiken
3. George Allen
4. George Stevens
5. Helen Carew
6. Professor Beasley
7. Ross Hunter
8. Emily Washburn

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