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The Shabby Detective: Yet Another Columbo Podcast

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Columbo
Peter Falk
Murder
Jack Cassidy
Old Fashioned Murder
Corky Romano
Johnny Cash
Leslie Ann Warren
Rollercoaster
Patrick Mcgoohan
Dick Van Dyke
Publish Or Perish
Hypnotism
George Hamilton
Eddie Slovik
Bullfighting
1970s
Griffin and Phoenix
The Storyteller
Troubled Waters

Podcasters Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) and Mike White (The Projection Booth) look at the enduring character of Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) and his creators.Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support.

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Mike spends the cold open dodging one simple question: why, exactly, are he and Chris watching a 1979 Romanian comedy called Nea Mărin miliardar? He won't say. The answer arrives thirty minutes and seventeen seconds in, when a stranger billed as Dete... more

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Peter Falk said no. Richard Levinson and William Link said no. Fred Silverman did it anyway. Mike and Chris take a detour into the Columbo universe's most dubious corner: Mrs. Columbo, Season 2, Episode 5, "A Chilling Surprise" (aired November 22, 19... more

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Mike and Chris close the book on Season Seven with "The Conspirators," a 1978 episode that takes Columbo somewhere the series rarely ventured: the murky, morally weighted world of real geopolitical conflict. Clive Revill — Tony-nominated stage actor,... more

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What's the perfect alibi? Being at the doctor's office while your dogs do the dirty work. Mike White and Chris Stachiw sink their teeth into Season Seven's "How to Dial a Murder," a 1978 episode that features one of the most ingeniously gruesome murd... more

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Recent Guests

Theodore Bikel
Austrian actor known for versatile roles
Episode: The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case
Jamie Lee Curtis
Iconic actress recognized for her roles in horror and comedy films
Episode: The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case
Glenn Stewart
Author of 'Columbo Explains the Seventies, A TV Cop's Pop Culture Journey.' Former radio industry professional.
Bonaventure Press
Episode: Columbo Explains the Seventies
Gina Rowlands
Acclaimed actress known for strong performances, including A Woman Under the Influence
Episode: Playback
Patrick McGoohan
Famous actor known for his intense roles, particularly as Number Six in The Prisoner
Episode: By Dawn's Early Light
Amelie Hastie
Author of Columbo, Make Me a Perfect Murder.
Episode: Exercise in Fatality
Richard Hatem
Screenwriter and provocateur
Episode: Candidate for Crime

Hosts

Mike White
Host of the long-running analysis podcast focused on Columbo; also affiliated with The Projection Booth and related media projects.
Chris Stachiw
Co-host of the long-running Columbo-focused show; frequently collaborates with multiple media outlets.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Hate watching?

    I’ve listened to several Columbo podcasts. The Columbo File (Ludic Lounge duo), and the gents from Scotland in The Columbo Podcast are two that are super entertaining and informative. I learned a lot. Those folks love the series and it is apparent. As they review each episode, they bring humour, reverence, and analysis to their discussions. Both podcasts show that, one can love Columbo, while being critical of some lesser quality aspects of certain episodes.

    The guys doing The Shabby Detectiv... more

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    70’s TV ❤️er
    United States5 months ago
  • Shabby Podcasters

    Two annoying voices. These two critique just to critique— nitpicking the silliest things with very little context.

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    Dirk Wiggler
    United States5 months ago
  • Why bother?

    The hosts of other Columbo podcasts seem to genuinely love the show even when they are critical of certain episodes. These guys are just too negative. Not an enjoyable listen.

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    Gdjjxif
    United States6 months ago
  • He is not shabby!

    I love Colombo. It’s such a good series, but he is not shabby I would rate it five stars if you would change the title by removing the word “ shabby”

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    Bass2015
    United States6 months ago
  • If you don’t love the show, don’t do a podcast about it!

    Listened to the “Try and Catch Me” episode. Not recommended. It’s not for me. I love Columbo, and usually I love the podcasts about the show. But, I don’t need to listen to two know-it-alls pick it apart with their negative “feelings” and whine about how they would have done it better. No Columbo background information provided, not much research or insight into the show revealed, nothing that advances my experience with the show. Anything short of that is pretty much a waste of time. Sor... more

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    OtisSwanson
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the hosts' deep knowledge of Columbo and era context.
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Some listeners feel the tone is overly critical, but many value candid, well-argued takes.

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The Storyteller (1977)
Q: What did you think of The Storyteller and the message that it's kind of trying to get the audience to engage with?
The film is plotting and sets up for discussion about violence rather than entertainment, encouraging viewers to introspect on media responsibility.
Columbo Explains the Seventies
Q: What can you tell us about your next writing project?
I'm working on a book about television in 1968, exploring the connections between different shows and significant events that year.
Columbo Explains the Seventies
Q: What do you think Columbo could teach some of these modern detectives?
Columbo treated its viewers with intelligence, which made it a smart show. Modern shows could learn to maintain that level of respect for their viewers.
A Case of Immunity
Q: What did you think of this episode overall, notwithstanding the very questionable racial politics of it?
While Chris found it not engaging, Mike believed it was a fine episode with unique character dynamics.
Corky Romano
Q: When was the first time you saw Corky Romano and what did you think?
I saw it in theaters in 2001 and thought it was funny, but rewatching it now reveals a lot of problems.

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