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Detective and Mystery – Retro Radio Podcast

Keith Heltsley
Murder
Sherlock Holmes
Los Angeles
Scotland Yard
New York City
Boston Blackie
Murder Mystery
Blackmail
Nero Wolfe
Philip Marlowe
Sam Spade
Murder Investigation
Crime
San Francisco
Family Dynamics
Detective Work
Nick Carter
Los Angeles Police Department
Black Museum
Robbery

Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more.

PublishesDailyEpisodes68Founded12 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Kids & Family

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Every show is about a hot button topic for the television news. Today the feature is about Communism, it’s a terror, a menace, a disease. Who will fall prey next?…

The call comes in about a gravel barge that’s sinking. Checking out the situation, and traffic blockage, the focus turns to a domestic dispute. Captain Canelli learns about Mrs. Linley,…

A gangster calls on another to extort some cash from him, concerning a single dollar bill. What can be so valuable about the dollar? It’s big enough to lead to…

Episode 36. A homicidal maniac gives Holiday four days to live.

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Lieutenant Levinson
Lt. Levinson, homicide detective
NYPD
Episode: Richard Diamond – The Betty Moran Case. ep6, 490529
Helen Asher
Love interest of Diamond
Character in the story
Episode: Richard Diamond – The Betty Moran Case. ep6, 490529
Leonard James Scott
Informant connected to the burglary investigation
Unspecified/Police informant
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Rip. ep349, 560424
Tommy Sloan (voice)
Voice of Tommy Sloan
Sloan
Episode: Let George Do It – The Impatient Red Head. ep104, 480906
Maria (voice)
Voice of Maria
Household
Episode: Let George Do It – The Impatient Red Head. ep104, 480906
Blanche Legler (voice)
Voice of Blanche Legler in the cast
Legler family / Blanche
Episode: Let George Do It – The Impatient Red Head. ep104, 480906
Vicente Montoya (voice)
Voice of Vicente Montoya in the cast
Montoya family
Episode: Let George Do It – The Impatient Red Head. ep104, 480906
Marquise Montoya (voice)
Voice of the Marquise Montoya
Montoya family
Episode: Let George Do It – The Impatient Red Head. ep104, 480906
Larry Haynes
Featured performer in tonight's program
NBC
Episode: Molle Mystery Theater – Follow That Cab. 460419

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Great bedtime company

    OTR is always great story time to wind down for sleep. This new stream fills the bill

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeatteStruggler
    United States3 years ago
  • Great!

    Keep the shows coming please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big House Boy
    United States4 years ago
  • Good podcast

    Good straight forward crime/detective show

    No vanity stuff or information you may not want holding things up.

    Just the shows and the audio quality is good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Collia
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • So many treasures

    This is my favourite podcast. There are so many radio shows to explore and enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spicebag89
    Ireland5 years ago
  • More Nero Wolf!

    My favorite show — I love that you occasionally post the later version. Hope you will share more moving forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sportschef1
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners praise nostalgia and storytelling quality.
Appreciation for lack of ads and straightforward mystery narratives is common.
Some episodes have occasional sound quality issues noted by listeners.

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Apple Podcasts
#241
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#216
South Africa/Kids & Family

Talking Points

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Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Missing Witness. 440113
Q: What do you mean?
Bunny insists she wants to find the person who killed Eric.
Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Missing Witness. 440113
Q: Mr. Keen, Bunny's news. They're not all together surprised me.
Mary knows who killed Eric Plummer before revealing it to Keen.
Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Missing Witness. 440113
Q: What horrible thing, Bunny?
Bunny reveals that Eric Plummer has been shot dead.
Sherlock Holmes – On the Flanders. ep176, 450514
Q: Will you take your brother's place once again?
I will; I will be very proud to do it, General.
Sherlock Holmes – On the Flanders. ep176, 450514
Q: How did tonight's story begin, doctor?
It started in the winter of the first year of the war when we were called to a secret mission at the front lines.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A collection of classic detective and mystery radio dramas presented in a family-friendly format, focusing on suspenseful cases, noir-flavored storytelling, and the era-specific pacing of mid-20th-century broadcasts. Episodes routinely center on private investigators, police procedurals, and courtroom twists, delivering clean finales and a nostalgia-forward listening experience. Noteworthy is the curated mix of iconic detectives and ensembles, offering accessible mysteries with minimal ad interruptions and a strong emphasis on atmosphere and dialogue that fans of vintage radio often seek.

The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy traditional detective fiction, period ambiance, and carefully crafted plots without modern sensationalism. ... more

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2. Helen Asher
3. Leonard James Scott
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5. Maria (voice)
6. Blanche Legler (voice)
7. Vicente Montoya (voice)
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