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Detective and Mystery – Retro Radio Podcast

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

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

PublishesDailyEpisodes68Founded12 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Two cabbies with too much time on their hands, and a love for mystery novels find themselves in the middle of solving a real one. Julius and Moe imagine themselves…

The second installment of the ongoing crime mystery. Mr. Keen has learned that aunt Amy is the shrieking prisoner, and that aunt Martha is responsible for keeping her locked away,…

Details of a murder come to the office of Nero Wolfe. Revenge seems the clear motive for the murder, but the man who is blamed claims that it's all lies. Time is of the essence, so Archie Goodwin is sent out to do the foot work in gathering clues, ta... more

On the street, Nick witnesses a drive by shooting. In investigating he finds a big break on bringing down the big gangster in town, Slugs Moran. The other key witness…

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Dennis Romney
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Theatre/Film
Episode: Sherlock Holmes – Accidental Murderess. ep191, 451126
Isabella Vasca
The sister of Pedro Vaska, seeking revenge for her brother's death.
Episode: Casey, Crime Photographer – The Serpent Goddess. ep214, 471204
Rani of Cavaratti
The ruling princess returning to her island.
Episode: Sherlock Holmes – Murder in the Moonlight. ep187, 451029
Mr. Verder
The Chief Minister of Cavaratti, knowledgeable and involved in the Rani's return.
Episode: Sherlock Holmes – Murder in the Moonlight. ep187, 451029
Dr. Harris
The ship's doctor involved in the events aboard the ship.
Episode: Sherlock Holmes – Murder in the Moonlight. ep187, 451029
Arnold Jefferson
Robbery suspect with an unusual backstory, seeking to create a memorable experience before his death.
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Dream. ep346, 560403
Willie Inch
A sneak thief accused of murder
Episode: Nero Wolfe -Disappearing Diamonds. . ep20, 510309
Anson Stark
A guest at the murdered woman's party, involved in the investigation
Episode: Nero Wolfe -Disappearing Diamonds. . ep20, 510309
Valerie Ladd
An aspiring writer interested in portraying Wolfe
Episode: Nero Wolfe -Disappearing Diamonds. . ep20, 510309

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 States3 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

Listeners Say

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

Many enjoy the archive of detective tales and classic production values.
Fans appreciate the nostalgic, family-friendly tone and lack of modern embellishments.
Listeners praise the pure, ads-free storytelling and strong audio quality.
Some critique occasional sound quality issues and loud music in a few episodes.

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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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Classic-era mystery and detective stories are a staple, with episodes featuring seasoned investigators, noir ambience, and intricate deceptions. The collection spans whodunits, noir-adjacent investigations, and serialized cases adapted for radio, often emphasizing puzzle-solving, plot twists, and atmospheric sound design. Listeners likely value family-friendly entertainment that preserves the look and feel of vintage radio while offering clean storytelling and solid audio quality. Unique traits include a wide roster of iconic detectives, episodic mysteries, and a nostalgic focus on mid-20th-century crime fiction, making it appealing to fans of traditional detective narratives and retro production aesthetics.

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this podcast launched 12 years ago and published 68 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Dennis Romney
2. Isabella Vasca
3. Rani of Cavaratti
4. Mr. Verder
5. Dr. Harris
6. Arnold Jefferson
7. Willie Inch
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