Best FZiffel Podcasts (2025)

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I Was a Communist for the FBI - I Can't Sleep 26:11

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34m ago26:11

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Matt Cvetic is talking on the telephone to his contact at the FBI. He says "I've got to see you right away. I'm heading for a conference with a big wheel and if it's about what I think it is, I'd better talk to you". The contact asks "Where are you calling from?" Matt says "Drugstore phone booth". The contact says "Then, let me do the talking. Do y…

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The Mysterious Traveler - Death Writes a Letter 27:53

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Martin Drake, a well known financier, is having an argument about the world of the spiritualism with his older brother John, an ardent believer. Martin's daughter, Susan, enters the room unnoticed. Martin says "John, how can you possibly believe in such things. Spiritualism?, nonsense is a better word for it". John says "To a skeptic everything is …

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Dragnet - The Big Badge 26:20

1d ago26:20

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Detective Sergeant Joe Friday was on the way home from the office. It was 2 25 a.m. when he got to 4656 Collis Avenue, Walking in the back door, he hears his mother ask "Joseph? Is that you?" He says "Yeah, Ma. Did I wake you?" She asks "What time is it?" He says "A little after two". She says "Oh, you can't keep this up. You've got to have your re…

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Night Beat - The Black Cat 28:11

1d ago28:11

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It was pouring rain, but Randy still had to have a story for tomorrow's paper. He was in the Madison District of Chicago, on the corner of Martin Street when he saw two or three shadowy figures staring at a big ugly black cat on the street. The cat walks around in circles like some demented thing. It's yellow eyes catching the light from the street…

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Dangerous Assignment - Berlin Kidnapping Ring 25:05

2d ago25:05

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Steve Mitchell walks into the Commissioner's office. Steve says "Good morning, Commissioner. Ruth said you had an assignment for me". The Commissioner says "I do Steve, ever been kidnapped?" Steve says "Kidnapped? Well, I remember a redhead once who claimed we were out of gas". Commissioner says "I'm sure you put up a terrific struggle". Steve says…

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The Adventures of the Falcon - The Case of the Superfluous Murder 25:29

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On a Sunday night in New York, Pudgy Wesley Endicott opens the door to his apartment and reaches for the light switch, but stops when he hears a noise in the darkened living room. He pauses for a few seconds, then clicks the switch. He sees Dennis Fulton jumping back from the sofa, on which Endicott's startled wife, Gail, is sitting. She says "Wesl…

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Tales of the Texas Rangers - Fool's Gold 26:12

3d ago26:12

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Shortly after 9 o'clock in the morning on the Tuesday after Labor Day, two men named Joseph Foy and John Thomas are in a late model black sedan cruising slowly along the main street of the town of Live Oak in West Texas. Joe says "Alright, let's go over it once more...." John says we've been over it twenty times, Foy. Let's get it done". Joe says "…

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Stand By for Crime - Mines of Murder 23:53

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A gold mining speculator named John Hendricks purchased an abandoned mine up near Las Vegas on the California side of the Nevada boundary. After three months work, three of Hendrick's employees have met their deaths on the job. Chuck Morgan learned that each of the three had been insured for a sizable amount, with Mr. Hendricks himself named as ben…

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Broadway is My Beat - The Laura Burton Murder Case 28:06

4d ago28:06

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Detective Danny Clover is assigned to look into the death of Laura Burton. She was found in a room of a waterfront hotel. When Danny arrives at the scene, Detective Muggerman is already there. Mrs. Burton was found sprawled on the floor, with her head resting on the edge of a bed. Muggerman hands Danny a cigarette, and asks "Need a light, Danny?" D…

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Nick Carter, Master Detective - Ready for Murder 23:47

4d ago23:47

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Nick and Patsy are entering the hotel room of John Ames, a young friend of Nick's. John says "Oh hello, Nick and Patsy, glad to see you. Come on in". Nick says "Thanks, good to see you again". Patsy says "Oh Nick, look at that darling Scotty on the bed". John says "Hey Mac, get down off that bed". Patsy says "Oh, he looks so cute there with his hea…

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The Adventures of Frank Race - The Adventure of the House Divided 26:29

7d ago26:29

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Frank was in San Francisco on Chestnut Street when he smells the aroma of hot fresh baked bread. He quickly makes his way toward the door of an old-fashioned bakery. There were several customers at the counter, so he is forced to wait. Suddenly, a hand touches his arm. A man says "You're Frank Race ain't you?" Frank says "Yes, I know you don't I?" …

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Mr. and Mrs. North - Bet on Murder 24:09

7d ago24:09

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It's a warm Manhattan evening when tall, well-dressed Bruce Daniel steps from his car, turns, and almost bumps into a worried looking little man named Freddy. At the sight of Daniels, the worry on Freddy's face gives way to fear. He turns and starts to run. He turns a corner, bumps into someone, rights himself, pushes past, and runs again. He reach…

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Walk Softly, Peter Troy - A Question of Propriety 23:43

8d ago23:43

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Detective Inspector Caswell is in a meeting with plain clothes Sergeant of Police Jim Barrett. Caswell says "Sit down Barrett. There is no need to tell you that this is a most unfortunate and irritating business. You had no right to meet that hoodlum in that alley alone, you know that". Barrett says "I suppose so, sir, but, I thought perhaps I coul…

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Counterspy - The Case of the Hideous Hijacker 27:59

8d ago27:59

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George Dillon, a disbarred lawyer, is meeting with Carl Shelby and his girlfriend, Myra. Shelby asks "Would you care for a drink, Dillon?" He says "Don't mind if I do, Mr. Shelby". Shelby says "Myra would you mind...." She asks "Anything for you, Carl?" He says "No, thank you my dear". Dillon says "It's a nice view of the ocean you have, Mr Shelby.…

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Cloak and Dagger - The Frank Baker Story 28:36

9d ago28:36

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Frank Baker, volunteer for the Office of Strategic Services, is receiving his last minute instructions from an OSS Colonel. He says "Remember, from now on you'll be Friedrich Schmidt, German soldier. You have your military pass, forged signatures, hospital certificates, ration coupons, and permit to travel. You know what to do". Frank says "Yes, Co…

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Whitehall 1212 - The Case of William George Greenley 28:20

9d ago28:20

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The Chief Constable of Essex telephoned the Criminal Investigation Division from Romford at 9:05 on the morning of Tuesday, September the 27th, asking that officers be sent to Stapleford Abbotts, a village halfway between Romford and Ongar on the London Chelmsford Road. Chief Inspector Quinton Tabset of Scotland Yard, accompanied by Detective Serge…

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Man with the Twisted Lip 44:06

10d ago44:06

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At the end of a long and tiring day at his practice, Dr. Watson was contemplating the joys of a good night's sleep, while Mary, his wife, was engaged with her needlework. Suddenly, Kate Whitney, a personal friend of the Watsons, stops by for a visit. Kate says "Please excuse my calling so late, but I need a little help. I didn't know what to do. It…

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Boston Blackie - The Search for Jim Gary 26:13

10d ago26:13

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Insurance Investigator John Rodney, has been hunting for a fugitive named Jim Gary for about five years. He is known to be involved in murder and jewelry theft. Rodney calls his employer, Mr. Adams of the National Insurance Company, regularly, reporting on his status in the ongoing search. Rodney is making a call. Adams picks up the phone and says …

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The Chase - Special Delivery 28:58

11d ago28:58

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Hilda Bradley and her husband, Neil Bradley, have been having difficulties in their marriage. Their relationship is now unstable, and has gotten to the point of Neil packing and leaving the home. In her anger, Hilda writes a scathing letter to her father, Judge James T. Tomlins, in Washington, DC. After completing it, she says to herself "That, my …

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The Line-Up - The Goldberg Murder Case 28:32

11d ago28:32

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Lieutenant Ben Guthrie escorts the witnesses to the viewing area. He says "You can sit right there, just any one of those empty seats. Sergeant Quine, which line are the Yudo Boys in?" Quine says "First line, I think. Let's see, yeah Tommy Young, number one, Ernest Conway, number two, and George Holstamp, number three, Yes, all in the first line". …

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Lux Radio Theater - High Wall 49:14

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At the Central Homicide Bureau of the Police Headquarters in a large city, Assistant District Attorney Wallace is speaking with Mr. Wickham. Wallace says "Sit down, Mr. Wickham. My name is David Wallace, Assistant D.A." Wickham says "Well, I would have been here sooner, but they asked me to identify the body. Mrs. Kenet was my secretary". Wallace a…

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Let George Do It - There Ain't No Justice 26:20

13d ago26:20

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Miss Brooks, answering the phone for George Valentine, receives a call from a confused little man named Abner. Brooksie says "Hello?" Abner says "I would, but I can't, you see. It's a great ad. I've seen it lots of times. Oh, a great ad, I said to myself. There's a kind of a guy that when a guy's in a pinch can...." Brooksie says "Well, just a minu…

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The FBI in Peace and War - Will Power 20:18

13d ago20:18

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Mr. Walter Merritt, Attorney, is in the backseat of a taxicab nearing his destination, Miss Edna Fergo's home. He says "Alright driver, I'll get out here". The driver asks him "Mister, you sure this is the place you want?" Merritt says "It's 1504 Avenue L isn't it?" Driver says "Oh it's the house number you gave me. I only meant, uh, well a gent li…

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Escape - Violent Night 27:49

14d ago27:49

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Barry O'Grady, plantation owner in the Caribbean Islands, is suddenly awakened from his sleep by an unfamiliar noise outside his bungalow. He quickly becomes wide awake. It's a trick he learned around the back countries of the Caribbean, out of necessity. He didn't move, or make a sound. He just stared into the darkness and listened. Again, he hear…

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Casey, Crime Photographer - The Camera Bug 25:54

15d ago25:54

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Mid-afternoon, in the photographic department of the Morning Express, Casey sits at his battered desk, wearing the scowl of a man who began his day with a dull razor and cold coffee. The door opens and a young man enters. He asks "Excuse me, is Mr. Casey in?" Casey says "Yeah, that's me". The young man says "My name's Forester, Alan Forester. I've …

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Mr. Chameleon - The Dusty Room Murder Case 26:56

15d ago26:56

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In the study of an old mansion in midtown New York, a man about 50 years old sits at an old-fashioned oak desk. He is Hiram Stevens, a wealthy inventor, and he is speaking into the telephone. He says "Hello there, Fitch. The connection was broken. I'll go back to where I was. No, I didn't misunderstand you, I know exactly what I want to do. I know …

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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Promise to Pay 27:25

16d ago27:25

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Philip was making chicken cacciatore. Everything was ready for the pan, when, about 7:15 PM, his telephone rang. It was Garfield Randall, a former client who, at the age of 32, was currently setting the Los Angeles business world on its ear. Garfield says "Say, Marlowe, did you see the article about me in this morning's paper?" Marlowe says "Young …

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The Whistler - Death Comes at Midnight 29:24

16d ago29:24

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John Prentice, a wealthy manufacturer, and his wife Clara, are asleep at midnight, when John suddenly yells "No, no, no. I don't want to die. Get away. Get away". His wife Clara says "John, John. Wake up", John awakens and asks "Where is he?" Clara says "Where's who?" John says "That man". Clara says "Oh, you've been having a nightmare, John". He s…

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The Molle Mystery Theater - Killer, Come Back to Me 25:12

17d ago25:12

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Johnny Brogman is walking up and down the sidewalk, keeping a close eye on the bank across the street. A lady steps in front of him and says "Got a match, kid?" Johnny says "Huh? Oh, I don't know. Here, now beat it". She says "Thanks. Keep your motor running, that's it. You nervous?" Johnny says "What are you talking about? Who are you? Scram siste…

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The Man Called X - Rendezvous with Death 25:36

17d ago25:36

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The Chief says to Ken "A few minutes before midnight, in a small telegraph cable office in Rangoon, Burma, Lal Raul gave a hand written cable to the clerk and then walked out into the blackness of the night. A few seconds later, someone then shot and killed that clerk in the office. Lal Raul is now missing, along with the original cable he had writ…

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Fifty Thousand Dollar Diamond Heist 29:05

18d ago29:05

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After learning from Helen about the police commissioner's house being robbed of fifty thousand dollars worth of diamonds and his gardener being murdered, a man walks into Richard's office and says "Is this the Diamond Detective Agency?" Richard says "Yes, just like it says on the door, come in and close it gently. Sit down, Mr..." The man says "Bur…

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Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - Scream for Murder 29:01

18d ago29:01

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Barrie Craig first met the ex-boxer called "Killer" Best in the upscale Cabana Adora restaurant. Barrie was there to celebrate the birthday of Lieutenant Trev Rogers from the Homicide Division. Trev says "Hey, this food is alright". Barrie says "Tell me that again when you see the check". Trev says "Well, how many birthdays does a man have?" Barrie…

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater - Bulletproof 42:52

19d ago42:52

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Rocky Stark and his wife Kim are discussing their dire financial situation at breakfast. Kim says "You're in one of your down modes again. Some things aren't all that bad with us". Rocky says "Sure, living in one room in a condemned tenement, me with a crummy night watchman job that pays peanuts, no future, and no sign even of a future, and you can…

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The Adventures of Rocky Jordan - Pattern for Revenge 26:14

19d ago26:14

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It was getting late, but business in Rocky's Tambourine Cafe is still booming. Rocky steps over to help behind the bar when he sees her come in the front door. She was young, pretty, and about twenty two or twenty three years old, wearing a brown suit with hat and gloves to match. She glances around nervously, then sees what she wants and heads for…

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Your Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Rasmussen Matter 28:18

20d ago28:18

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Johnny Dollar is called to Los Angeles to see Mr. Ellis Rasmussen, father of the late Fred Rasmussen. He is met at the airport by the family's chauffeur and drove to the lush, green Holmby Hills section on the west side of the city. The chauffeur stops the car in front of the Rasmussen estate, a large two-story colonial home. As he steps out of the…

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Mr. District Attorney - The Case of the Lover's Lane Killing 26:49

21d ago26:49

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Howard Martin, a wealthy industrialist, is awakened at 1:30 AM from his sleep by the sound of his daughter, Connie, screaming "Daddy, help me!" He asks "What's the matter?" She says "Bob! He's dead Daddy, he's dead!" Martin says "Dead? What happened to him? Connie, get a hold of yourself". Connie says "I'm frightened Daddy. There was a man with the…

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Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons - The Engaged Girl Murder Case 25:50

21d ago25:50

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On a wealthy, fashionable estate in Connecticut, a number of people are riding across the property on horseback. But two of them, Herbert Langley and his fiancé Audrey Stafford, have fallen behind the others. Herbert says "Better hurry, Audrey. The others are getting ahead of us". Audrey says "Herbert, wait. Let's walk the horses a bit. I want to t…

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This Is Your FBI - The Sinister Souvenir 25:07

22d ago25:07

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Private First Class Joe Williams is excited to be returning home to Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. His time in the war is finished, his duty is complete, and he is happily bringing home some war souvenirs from Europe. He first stops at his sister Peggy's home to visit her and her husband, Eddie. Peggy says "Gosh, Joe, it's so wonderful, you're home! …

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Gang Busters - The Case of the Greedy Gunman 25:20

22d ago25:20

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Two men named Mac and Louis were riding in a car which was pulling to a stop in front of a house in East Baltimore. Mac says "Okay, tell me about it later. Dump the car. Get rid of the car and we'll talk about it". Mac walks into the house and says "Kitty". She says "Alright, I'm here". Mac says "Well come in here, will you?" Kitty walks in and say…

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Jeff Regan, Investigator - The Lonesome Lady 27:53

23d ago27:53

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Jeff Regan walks into Anthony J. Lyon's office holding the original typewritten memo given to him from Melody, Mr. Lyon's secretary. Lyon asks Regan "Ever heard of a guy named John Arenzo?" Regan says "Nope". Lyon asks "How about a doctor named Maurice Wade, or a French dame named Marie Rochelle Portier?" Regan says "Nope. Should I?" Lyon says "May…

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The Epic Casebook - Crossed is the Telephone Line 26:09

23d ago26:09

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The quiet, peaceful, if somewhat bleak, legal atmosphere of Middle Temple, is the location where the victim of a brutal murder was found. Her name was Marjorie Heathcliff and she was employed as a secretary at the firm. Inspector Carr of Scotland Yard is called to investigate. Arriving at the scene, Carr says "You're Sergeant Berry? He says "Yes si…

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Radio City Playhouse - Long Distance 27:12

24d ago27:12

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Mrs. Leon Jacks is sitting at the telephone table in her home, talking to the Prison Warden. She says "But Warden, you don't understand. He says Mrs. Jacks, I can't just act on your say. You've left it too late. I'd like to help you...." She says "Try to understand. I've called the Governor, but I can't get him. This letter proves that my husband d…

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The Adventures of Sam Spade - The Lazarus Caper 25:50

24d ago25:50

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Timothy R Lazarus called Sam Spade's office at approximately 11:30 AM. Lazarus says "This this may sound like a poor sort of jest, Mr. Spade, but my name is Lazarus and I want you to bring me back from the dead". Sam says "Well, sounds interesting. Why did you die, when did you die, and how did you die?" Lazarus says "I was declared dead by the App…

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The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - The Hasty Will 28:53

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Box 13 - Death is no Joke 26:30

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Bold Venture - Espionage and Murder in San Tomas 26:43

27d ago26:43

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Slate and Saylor are speaking to a man named Johnston over dinner at Shannon's Place in Havana. Slate says "One thing I don't understand, Johnston". He says "Please tell me. I'll try to explain". Slate says "Why are we sitting here? It just seems to me, well talking about this... Shannon's place is pretty public" Johnston says "It's known as revers…

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The Amazing Mr. Malone - Early to Bed, Early to Rise 26:47

27d ago26:47

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Jeff Lewis, piano player in The Rusty Gates Band, is arriving home at four o'clock in the morning after a show. As he walks in, his wife Claire asks "Is that you, Jeff? He says "Yeah, I thought you'd be asleep, Claire". She says "How can I sleep? You realize what time it is?" He says "Yeah, it's four o'clock". She asks "Where have you been? You got…

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R.D. Wingfield - Better Never than Late 51:58

28d ago51:58

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Sergeant Rushton pays a visit to Chief Superintendent Lawton's office. Lawton asks "You want to see me?" Rushton says "Sir, we're collecting for Inspector Chew's retirement present and we thought you'd like to contribute". Lawton asks "Who got this up?" Rushton says "I did, Sir". Lawton says "You put me in a damned embarrassing position. The senior…

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Carter Brown Mysteries - Felony in Fashion 49:07

29d ago49:07

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Todd Gaynor, an advertising account executive, rushes to the offices of Lamont Lingerie, for an interview with Miss Beulah Lamont. As the meeting begins, Mr. Eugene Talcum, joins the interview. Miss Lamont says "Just in time, Eugene. Mr. Gaynor, I thought our general manager should be present at this discussion". Todd says "Yeah sure, but I'm afrai…

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Calling All Cars - The Criminal Policeman 26:36

29d ago26:36

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It is early morning in August, 1921. In the Office of Homicide Detail in Los Angeles, Detectives Hamilton and Rico idly thumb through reports in an effort to pass the hours away until the dawn shift is over. Rico says "Remember the guy that was going around busting people over the head and then running?" Hamilton says "We got a line on him, but I g…