Best Crimefiction Podcasts (2024)

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Casey - Crime Photographer - "Ex-Convict." (1948) 26:55

4d ago26:55

26:55

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again. I truly appreciate you visiting Uncle Erich, and sure do hope you are really enjoying these classic suspenseful crime episodes ! Today, we listen to another episode of Casey - Crime Photographer. Today's e…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - "The Covered Bridge." (1950) 30:06

11d ago30:06

30:06

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Radio Series. I'm so glad you stopped by today. Today's episode is from the classic The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, Private Eye Series, and is titled "The Covered Bridge." The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler as private eye,…

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SFULTRA #29 - Liege-Killer - Christopher Hinz 1:12:51

33m ago1:12:51

1:12:51

"I fire myself ten times a day I throw myself in a watery grave With fourteen horses on top of my head I hear the voice again and again" - I Fire Myself, Mary Timony

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SFULTRA #29 - Liege-Killer - Christopher Hinz 1:12:51

6h ago1:12:51

1:12:51

"I fire myself ten times a day I throw myself in a watery grave With fourteen horses on top of my head I hear the voice again and again" - I Fire Myself, Mary Timony

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The Bluebeard Caper with Sam Spade 29:18

2d ago29:18

29:18

This latest episode of the Shiver Show has more twists than Chubby Checker. The Bluebeard Caper is a gripping radio drama by Dashiell Hammett, featuring the cool, calm, and collected Sam Spade. The Bluebeard Caper is classic radio noir, with rapid-fire dialogue, an intriguing femme fatale, a dodgy client, and an unexpected outcome. Howard Duff play…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Dragnet - "Attempted City Hall Bombing." (1949) 32:27

19d ago32:27

32:27

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again and am really hoping you're enjoying Uncle Erich's podcast ! Today, we listen to an episode from the very popular drama series you may have heard of. It's the Dragnet Radio Show, starring Jack Webb. The Dra…

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The Donna Dunham Case 32:06

10d ago32:06

32:06

Our latest episode from the golden age of radio is The Donna Dunham Case, featuring Candy Madson, a pioneering female detective. In an era when female detectives were rare in film and radio, Candy Madson broke barriers and defied expectations with her sharp wit, keen intellect, and fearless determination. In this week's episode of the Shiver Show, …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Mysterious Traveler - "The Accusing Corpse." (1944) 29:15

26d ago29:15

29:15

Welcome back folks to yet another suspense packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ radio series ! I do hope you are enjoying these episodes, and I am so happy you tuned in again. Today, we make another visit to The Mysterious Traveler. Come ride the train with The Mysterious Traveler, with this week's dark story titled "The Accusing Corpse." …

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SFULTRA #28 - The Third Eye - Lobsang Rampa 1:09:03

1d ago1:09:03

1:09:03

"eurt si em tuoba yas yeht gnihtyrevE" - Euphoria, Kendrick Lamar (intro sample from The Wiz) I'm happy to welcome back Matt to tackle this terrible book. Matt's youtube channel Bookpilled is one of the main inspirations behind SFUltra and his engaging, thoughtful reviews make him official YouTube Book GOAT. His patreon is worth it and then some. …

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SFULTRA #28 - The Third Eye - Lobsang Rampa 1:09:03

26d ago1:09:03

1:09:03

"eurt si em tuoba yas yeht gnihtyrevE" - Euphoria, Kendrick Lamar (intro sample from The Wiz) I'm happy to welcome back Matt to tackle this terrible book. Matt's youtube channel Bookpilled is one of the main inspirations behind SFUltra and his engaging, thoughtful reviews make him official YouTube Book GOAT. His patreon is worth it and then some. …

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E83: Writing Rat Face: A Point Blank Limited Series (Episode 9) 18:40

14d ago18:40

18:40

Welcome to "Writing Rat Face," a Point Blank Limited Series on one writer's process of writing a 50,000 word novel first draft. Rat Face is a post-apocalyptic crime novel set in a world ravaged by nuclear war and climate change. The main character, Rat Face, is a noir-ish hitman and delinquent looking to solve his father figure's murder before the …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Mystery is My Hobby - "Mystery of the Burning Light." (1947) 27:57

1M ago27:57

27:57

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio series ! Today we present another great episode from the Mystery Is My Hobby series. This episode is titled "Mystery of the Burning Light." Today's plot - Bart investigates a murder on a friend’s boat. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Critter…

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The Fall of The House of Usher 57:13

1M ago57:13

57:13

Tune in to the latest chilling episode of the Shiver Show - Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of The House of Usher." Originally penned in 1839, this gothic masterpiece continues to captivate with its eerie atmosphere and psychological depth. Transport yourself to the decaying Usher mansion, which may be sentient, and the two Usher siblings locked in a p…

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SFULTRA #27 - Monarch - Candice Wuehle 1:36:09

22d ago1:36:09

1:36:09

“...Thank God you let me crash on your couch Who's my God that I’m prayin' to now? … Made her go home, felt the virus Web of life is my weed, false dreams stripped by silence … Deals they had us sign, for years, it had mе blind Think I had to hit rewind and think about why I do shine … My whole family cursed, now get the fuck out my ride … Nothin',…

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SFULTRA #27 - Monarch - Candice Wuehle 1:36:09

1M ago1:36:09

1:36:09

“...Thank God you let me crash on your couch Who's my God that I’m prayin' to now? … Made her go home, felt the virus Web of life is my weed, false dreams stripped by silence … Deals they had us sign, for years, it had mе blind Think I had to hit rewind and think about why I do shine … My whole family cursed, now get the fuck out my ride … Nothin',…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Inspector Thorne - "The Dark Cigarette Murder Case." (1951) 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! This episode is from the classic Inspector Thorne Series and is titled "The Dark Cigarette Murder Case." So, we're happy to have BoomerFlix.com sponser this exciting mystery episode. At BoomerFlix, you can watch thousands of the old classic televisi…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Adventures of Sam Spade - "The Bail Bond Caper." (1947) 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

Welcome back folks to yet another great episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! I'm so very happy you tuned in again ! I hope you are enjoying listening to classic crime and mystery stories. Today, we make another visit to Sam Spade, Private Investigator. Sam shares with us another episode titled "The Bail Bond Caper." The Adv…

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The Murders At The Rue Morgue 42:40

24d ago42:40

42:40

Experience Edgar Allan Poe's chilling masterpiece come to life in the latest episode of the Shiver Show. Penned in 1841, and considered to be the first fiction in the crime genre, The Murders at the Rue Morgue takes you on a journey into the macabre, with an unlikely murder mystery. Join brilliant detective, C. Auguste Dupin, as he wanders the dark…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Stand By For Crime - "Queenie's $10,000 Alibi." (1953) 26:51

2M ago26:51

26:51

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I’m so very glad you tuned in, and I hope you are enjoying my podcast ! If you are, please tell others to tune in too. I really would appreciate it. You can also follow this podcast, and listen to all the available episodes at UncleErich.com …

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SFULTRA #26 - Radiant Terminus - Antoine Volodine 1:04:32

1M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

"You lie in the graveyard Well you're rotting away When I talk to you daily You've got nothing to say You lie in the graveyard Well you are down making plans Well you control all my thoughts Well you make dust fall" - Graveyard , Butthole Surfers

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SFULTRA #26 - Radiant Terminus - Antoine Volodine 1:04:32

1M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

"You lie in the graveyard Well you're rotting away When I talk to you daily You've got nothing to say You lie in the graveyard Well you are down making plans Well you control all my thoughts Well you make dust fall" - Graveyard , Butthole Surfers

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Bold Venture - "A Muncie Murderess In Havana." (1951) 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. Today, we make another visit with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in their classic series, Bold Venture. Today's episode is titled "A Muncie Murderess in Havana." As you may remember, a salty seadog Slate Shannon, played by Humphrey Bogart, own…

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The War of the Worlds 59:32

1M ago59:32

59:32

In 1938, on Halloween night, the sensational radio broadcast of War of the Worlds caused listeners to tremble and panic. Orson Welles, the mastermind behind this electrifying adaptation of the H.G. Wells timeless classic, sent shockwaves through America. To many radio listeners, this gripping radio play sounded like a real news story about a Martia…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Suspense - "The Bride Vanishes."(1942) 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

Welcome back folks to yet another suspenseful episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very happy you tuned in again ! In today's episode we listen to another mysterious file from the Suspense series titled "The Bride Vanishes." In this episode, a married couple must solve a mystery involving a disappearing bride and a ha…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Sherlock Holmes - "The Viennese Strangler." (1945) 26:18

2M ago26:18

26:18

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! I sure do hope you're enjoying these great classic crime, murder mysteries, and I thank you for stopping by again! This episode is from the classic Sherlock Holmes Series and is titled "The Viennese Strangler." This episode originally aired in 1…

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A Horror Story 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

A Horror Story, by Elspeth Eric, is brought to life by the legendary voice of Richard Dryden. Your hosts, Greg and Mary, explore the darker corners of Eric's eerie tale. But wait—could it all be 'tongue in cheek'? Has Eric managed to intertwine humor and horror in this camp gothic masterpiece? You be the judge! Grab your headphones and brace yourse…

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SFULTRA #25 - Mumbo Jumbo - Ishmael Reed 1:47:54

2M ago1:47:54

1:47:54

"Fear stalks the land. (As usual; so what else is new?)" - Ishmael Reed, Mumbo Jumbo

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SFULTRA #25 - Mumbo Jumbo - Ishmael Reed 1:47:54

2M ago1:47:54

1:47:54

"Fear stalks the land. (As usual; so what else is new?)" - Ishmael Reed, Mumbo Jumbo

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The Day The Earth Stood Still 58:54

2M ago58:54

58:54

Listen to the classic science-fiction radio play adaptation of The Day the Earth Stood Still, with captivating performances by Michael Rennie and Jean Peters. Performed before a live audience in 1954, The Day the Earth Stood Still is a gripping tale of an alien visitation and man's response to the unknown. Complementing the stellar performances is …

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The Thirteenth Sound 31:01

2M ago31:01

31:01

Our latest Shiver Show episode features Ray Bradbury's mesmerizing radio drama, "The Thirteenth Sound," which was first performed in 1951. A wealthy socialite wife, played to perfection by Agnes Moorehead, seems to have committed the perfect murder, until a familiar sound triggers an unexpected reaction. Greg and Mary talk about this noir radio cri…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Shadow - "The Death Triangle." (1937) 25:28

3M ago25:28

25:28

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! Today we explore another suspenseful episode of The Shadow titled "The Death Triangle." In this episode, The Shadow comes to the aid of a doctor who was once a prisoner on Devil's Island. This suspenseful episode is brought to you by CritterCaper.co…

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SFULTRA #24 - Blue Lard - Vladimir Sorokin 2:12:40

3M ago2:12:40

2:12:40

"He looked round her drawing-room and marvelled how he, who prided himself on not being able to endure any-thing in bad taste, could tolerate this chamber of horrors. Everything, he mused, was beautified by his passion.." - Laughter In The Dark, Vladimir Nabokov One year anniversary blog: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sfultra-year-1-99301744…

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SFULTRA #24 - Blue Lard - Vladimir Sorokin 2:12:40

3M ago2:12:40

2:12:40

"He looked round her drawing-room and marvelled how he, who prided himself on not being able to endure any-thing in bad taste, could tolerate this chamber of horrors. Everything, he mused, was beautified by his passion.." - Laughter In The Dark, Vladimir Nabokov One year anniversary blog: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sfultra-year-1-99301744…

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Zero Hour 22:26

2M ago22:26

22:26

From Ray Bradbury's 'typewriter of terror,' comes Zero Hour, a gripping story, adapted for radio, where children of the future innocently play Invasion - a game that could spell the end of humanity. Listen while Greg and Mary discuss what makes this audio drama so thrilling, including Bradbury's satirical writing and the haunting voice acting. By t…

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WDYTYA?IA #5 - The Fifth Wound - Aurora Mattia 1:13:07

3M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

Who Do You Think You Are? I Am. is a Perfect Taste Forever series about memoir and biography. PFT is usually patreon exclusive but this episode is free for everyone. patreon.com/sfultra I'm joined on this episode by Jolene, the host of the podcast When A Guy Has. We talk about The Fifth Wound by Aurora Mattia.…

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WDYTYA?IA #5 - The Fifth Wound - Aurora Mattia 1:13:07

2M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

Who Do You Think You Are? I Am. is a Perfect Taste Forever series about memoir and biography. PFT is usually patreon exclusive but this episode is free for everyone. patreon.com/sfultra I'm joined on this episode by Jolene, the host of the podcast When A Guy Has. We talk about The Fifth Wound by Aurora Mattia.…

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The Postman Always Rings Twice 40:44

3M ago40:44

40:44

In this episode of the Shiver Show, we dive into the classic radio noir, The Postman Always Rings Twice, starring the sizzling Lana Turner and co-star John Garfield. A web of desire and betrayal is spun as Turner and Garfield rock the sound waves with their electrifying chemistry. Co-hosts Mary and Greg explore the timeless allure of this noir mast…

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SFULTRA #23 - How I Killed The Universal Man - Thomas Kendall 1:04:03

3M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

"I'm living a fake, People say "You are entitled to and great" But I haven't wrote for 90 days, I'll get a good deal and I'll go away, Away from the empty brains that ask" - How I Wrote Elastic Man, The Fall

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SFULTRA #23 - How I Killed The Universal Man - Thomas Kendall 1:04:03

3M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

"I'm living a fake, People say "You are entitled to and great" But I haven't wrote for 90 days, I'll get a good deal and I'll go away, Away from the empty brains that ask" - How I Wrote Elastic Man, The Fall

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Richard Diamond - Private Detective - "The Stolen Purse." (1949) 31:39

3M ago31:39

31:39

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Radio Series ! Today, we visit Richard Diamond, Private Detective. This episode is titled "The Stolen Purse." Richard Diamond Private Detective played by Dick Powell is an American detective drama which aired on the radio from 1949 to 1953 and on television from 1957 to 1…

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Sam Spade - The Hot 100 Grand Caper 37:15

3M ago37:15

37:15

Step back in time to the golden age of radio with our latest podcast episode, exploring the timeless intrigue of Sam Spade and The Hot 100 Grand Caper. This noir detective drama was crafted by the masterful Dashiell Hammett and stars Howard Duff (as Sam Spade) and Lurene Tuttle (as Effie). Follow Sam as he navigates the seedy underbelly of 1940's S…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Mr. Keen - Tracer of Lost Persons - "The Case of the Girl Who Sang Too Well." (1944) 27:15

4M ago27:15

27:15

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Radio Series ! I'm so very glad you came to visit again and hope you are enjoying listening to Uncle Erich's Classic Radio Series. Today's episode is from the classic Mr. Keen - Tracer of Lost Persons Series titled - "The Case of the Girl Who Sang Too Well." This exci…

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The Whole Town's Sleeping 33:37

3M ago33:37

33:37

Listen to the spine-tingling world of horror with the latest episode of the Shiver Show, featuring the timeless classic, The Whole Town's Sleeping by Ray Bradbury, as we join three women out for an evening of fun in a small town gripped by a series of unsolved murders. Bradbury's masterful storytelling is brought to life with immersive soundscapes …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Detective Boston Blackie - "Coverup For Mary." (1944) 26:44

4M ago26:44

26:44

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio series ! Today, we make another visit with Detective Boston Blackie. Today's episode is titled "Coverup For Mary." Boston Blackie is brought to you by our friends at BoomerFlix.com. At BoomerFlix, you can watch thousands of the old classic television shows, …

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The Maltese Falcon 39:18

3M ago39:18

39:18

The Maltese Falcon, featuring the powerhouse cast of Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Greenstreet, Mary Astor, and Peter Lorre, is a masterclass in audio drama. Reprising his role as the sharp-witted detective Sam Spade, Bogart brings his signature grit and charisma to the airwaves. Greenstreet, Astor, and Lorre also deliver stellar performances in front of…

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SFULTRA #22 - An Exchange Of Hostages - Susan R. Matthews 1:20:48

3M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

"I do not deny that, among an infinite number of acts of violence and folly, some good may have been done. They who destroy everything certainly will remove some grievance." - Edmund Burke

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SFULTRA #22 - An Exchange Of Hostages - Susan R. Matthews 1:20:48

4M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

"I do not deny that, among an infinite number of acts of violence and folly, some good may have been done. They who destroy everything certainly will remove some grievance." - Edmund Burke

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Dragnet - "The Red Light Bandit" (1949) 31:04

4M ago31:04

31:04

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again and am really hoping you're enjoying Uncle Erich's podcast ! Today, we listen to an episode from the very popular drama series you may have heard of. It's the Dragnet Radio Show, starring Jack Webb. The Dra…

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The Cellar 21:23

3M ago21:23

21:23

A traumatised couple, a remote cottage, and a creepy cellar set the stage for R.D. Wingfield's mind-bending horror story, The Cellar. Listen as Mary and Greg talk about this spooky production and its ambiguous narrative. Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! Follow The Shiv…

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The Landlady 26:35

4M ago26:35

26:35

Tonight's story is Roald Dahl's, The Landlady, about an up-and-coming young man who finds himself in a quaint bed and breakfast. Prepare for unexpected twists and turns as you get to know more about the proprietor of the B&B - the charming and enigmatic landlady. Join Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn as they delve into why The Landlady makes their skin c…

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