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Detective and Mystery – Retro Radio Podcast

Keith Heltsley
Murder
Los Angeles
New York City
Sherlock Holmes
Scotland Yard
Boston Blackie
Nero Wolfe
Philip Marlowe
Crime
Sam Spade
Los Angeles Police Department
San Francisco
Detective Work
Burglary
Black Museum
New York
George Valentine
Nick Carter
Box 13
Sword Of Cebu

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

PublishesDailyEpisodes102Founded12 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Kids & Family

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Latest Episodes

When a botany student's orchid project leads to campus rumors, jealousy, and a body in the greenhouse, private investigator George Valentine must untangle a web of secrets to catch a killer.

When a fraught marriage leads to a deadly murder plot disguised as an accident, a husband and wife engage in a high-stakes battle of wits where every scheme backfires.

When a leaping dog leads Mr. Keen into a search for its missing owner, the investigation takes a dangerous turn involving shady figures, race tracks, and a carnival.

When an elderly woman brings a package of counterfeit bills to Nero Wolfe, a sudden murder forces Archie and Nero into a dangerous web of Treasury agents, stubborn suspects, and hidden motives.

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Recent Guests

Sarah Selby
Actor portraying Vivian
Cast
Episode: Let George Do It – The Little Man Who Was Everywhere. ep101, 480927
Howard McNeer
Actor portraying Sterner
Cast
Episode: Let George Do It – The Little Man Who Was Everywhere. ep101, 480927
Adrian de Cordova
Actor portraying Wilton
Cast
Episode: Let George Do It – The Little Man Who Was Everywhere. ep101, 480927
Franklin Parkler
Actor portraying Beasley
Cast
Episode: Let George Do It – The Little Man Who Was Everywhere. ep101, 480927
Jane Eastwood
Special guest star playing Angelina Murphy / Miss Murphy
Episode: Nero Wolfe (CBC) Before I Die. ep2, 820123
Fay Altman
Private Detective (guest character)
Audine Patterson's circle
Episode: Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Bedside Manners. ep86, 500530
Red Gilliam
A fugitive involved in burglary and linked to the homicide investigation
Unspecified
Episode: 21st Precinct – Body Found in Sewer ep21, 531124
Dan Holliday
fictional adventurer and lead character in Box 13
Box 13 / Paramount detective drama
Episode: Box 13 – One of these Four. 490508
Edward Marius
Practicing dentist mentioned in the investigation
Episode: Casey, Crime Photographer – The Piggy Bank Robbery. 480129.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 114 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 Kingdom6 years ago
  • So many treasures

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spicebag89
    Ireland6 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

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the high production quality and faithful era feel.
The format is easy to follow with clear mysteries and satisfying conclusions.
Sound quality can be inconsistent in some episodes, which can affect enjoyability.

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Talking Points

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Nero Wolfe – Disguise For Murder. ep1, 820115
Q: What is the core motive Wolfe identifies for the murder?
Wolfe suggests the strongest motives are rooted in personality and psychological twists, not just ordinary crime drivers, shaping a deduction that points to a suspect whose past and temperament align with the crime.
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.

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This series features classic-era mystery and crime drama re-creations and adaptations with a family-friendly tilt, often focusing on detective work, whodunits, and twists set in mid-20th century settings. Episodes commonly mix procedural investigation, character-driven motives, and twists that hinge on clever clues, alibis, and forensics-like details, all delivered with period-accurate pacing and sponsor-era flourishes. A few standout traits include faithful period atmosphere, clean production values, and a steady stream of familiar archetypes (private investigators, journalists, cops, and bemused sidekicks) that make it approachable for fans of vintage radio and mystery storytelling. Notably, the format tends to emphasize story over heavy ... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Sarah Selby
2. Howard McNeer
3. Adrian de Cordova
4. Franklin Parkler
5. Jane Eastwood
6. Fay Altman
7. Red Gilliam
8. Dan Holliday

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