Best Joseph Holmes Podcasts (2024)

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Campbell's Playhouse: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Encore) (EP4508e) 1:02:28

18m ago1:02:28

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While trying to retire, Poirot investigates the murder of a rich man in the country. Original Air Date: November 12, 1939 Originating in New York Starring: Orson Welles as Hercules Poirot and Dr. Sheppard; Edna May Oliver as Caroline Shepherd; Alan Napier; Brenda Forbes; Mary Taylor; George Colouris; Ray Collins; Everett Sloane Support the show mon…

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Dragnet: The Big Actor (EP4508) 39:39

37m ago39:39

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Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the theft of narcotics from a Catholic hospital pharmacy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatre…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Felicity Feline Matter (EP4507) 35:36

37m ago35:36

35:36

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Reno to find out who is trying to kill a cat whose owner left him $60,000. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 1957 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jack Edwards; Howard McNear; Edgar Barrier; Chester Stratton; Virginia Gregg; Will Wright; Joan Banks; Bill James When making your tra…

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Murder by the Book (EP4506) 39:18

1h ago39:18

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Today's Mystery: The uncle of an aspiring author pulls a gun on Jerry and is shot in the scuffle. He's found dead from a knife wound. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1943 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtin as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Maurice Tarplin as Lieutenant Bill Weigand Support the show monthly at …

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Broadway's My Beat: The Sgt. Gordon Ellis Murder Case (EP4505) 35:49

1h ago35:49

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Today's Mystery: An upstate police officer is murdered while transporting a prisoner who had been about to turn state's evidence. The prisoner then escapes. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 12, 1949 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jane Morgan; Peggy Webber;…

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Bulldog Drummond: Devil Flats (EP4504) 30:02

18m ago30:02

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Today's Mystery: Captain Drummond goes to a ghost town rumored to be haunted, in order to investigate the disappearance of an Eastern reporter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 21, 1948 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreo…

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Is Therapy Only for Mentally Ill People? (With Alyssa Plock) 51:18

3h ago51:18

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Who is therapy for? Is it only people with diagnosed mental illness? Or can anyone benefit? We discuss with mental health advocate Alyssa Plock. Data and references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2021/02/04/47-of-americans-believe-seeking-therapy-is-a-sign-of-weakness/ https://www.scrippsnews.com/health/75-of-americans-feel-health-care…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Proud Papa (EP4503) 38:26

3d ago38:26

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Today's Mystery: A woman, who was trying to con a gullible married man into robbing his loan shark father-in-law, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 6, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Suppo…

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Escape: The Target (EP4502s) 35:47

21m ago35:47

35:47

Today's Mystery: An insurance investigator has tracked a man, who embezzled $100,000, to Chile. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 18, 1954 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Whitfield Connor as Vic Kennedy; Jay Novello; Mary Jane Croft; Herb Butterfield; Hans Conreid Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Sup…

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Dragnet: The Big Dare (EP4502) 31:45

4m ago31:45

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Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the murder of a woman who was found in her own home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 3, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Su…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Funny Money Matter (EP4501) 38:12

42m ago38:12

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Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Oklahoma to investigate an insured man who paid $4,500 in annual insurance premiums with counterfeit money. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 30, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; G. Stanley Jones; John McIntire When making your travel plans, remember http://john…

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Russian Restaurant Murder (EP4500) 37:56

1h ago37:56

37:56

Today's Mystery: A hat check girl in a Russian restaurant is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1943 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtin as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North, Maurice Tarplin as Lieutenant Bill Weigand Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the …

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Broadway's My Beat: The Mei Ling Murder Case (EP4499) 36:49

37m ago36:49

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Today's Mystery: Danny investigates the murder of a woman who'd been carrying a valuable statue smuggled out of China. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 5, 1949 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Barton Yarborough; William Conrad; Junius Matthews; Jerry Hausner…

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Bulldog Drummond: Death Loops the Loop (EP4498) 34:15

10d ago34:15

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Today's Mystery:The owner of a small amusement park dies of heart failure on a roller coaster. His daughter suspects murder and turns to Captain Drummond for help. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1948 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny; Mercedes McCambridge Support the show monthly at …

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Is the 9-5 Bad for Us? 1:02:34

4h ago1:02:34

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Why do most people work a 9-5? And should we get rid of it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss in the latest episode of The Overthinkers. Further reading: History and the origin of the 9-5. https://hbr.org/2021/07/breaking-free-from-a-9-to-5-culture Arguments against 9-5: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/07/25/working-9-to-5-is-an…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Unwelcome Wife (EP4497) 41:22

9d ago41:22

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Today's Mystery: A manager of a gambling den faces death if he doesn't recover $100,000 he embezzled to give to a conwoman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 27, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Maurice Tarplin; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rae, …

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John 15:7 46:08

2d ago46:08

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Escape: The Red Forest (EP4496s) 42:59

4d ago42:59

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Special brought to you by the request of Chief of Detectives Patreon Fats Today's Story: A motorist finds himself trapped in a Western wildfire. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 2, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Conrad as Wally; Georgia Ellis as Jan; Parley Baer; John Dehner; Jay Novello; Tom Tully Support the show monthly at …

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Dragnet: The Big Gent, Part Two (EP4496) 47:03

9m ago47:03

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Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero continue their search for a robber and murderer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Barney Phillips; and Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetecti…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Parley Barron Matter (EP4495) 50:25

2h ago50:25

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Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the disappearance of a retired chemist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 23, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Jeanette Nolan; Will Wright; Harry Bartell; Virginia Gregg; Barney Phillips; Stacy Harris When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydo…

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Mr. Chameleon: The Party Girl Murder Case (EP4494) 47:21

1d ago47:21

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Today's Mystery: A disabled man's wife, who had worked as an escort, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: BookGeek28 Pa…

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Broadway's My Beat: The Val Dane Murder Case (EP4493) 38:15

2d ago38:15

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Today's Mystery: A famous author is found dead of starvation in a locked room full of canned food. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 25, 1949 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, William Conrad Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Sup…

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Bulldog Drummond: Death Rides a Racehorse (EP4492) 31:59

3d ago31:59

31:59

Today's Mystery: A horse-racing jockey calls Captain Drummond for help but is murdered before Drummond can speak to him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1948 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: …

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Is the World Overpopulated or Underpopulated? (With Dr. Jared Pincin) 51:08

13d ago51:08

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Some think the world is getting too many people to sustain the planet. Others warn that we don't have enough kids to care for the old people. Who's right? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite Economist Dr. Jared Pincin to discuss. Info highlighted in episode: World hits 8 billion people: https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/11/world-popu…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Curious Cop (EP4491) 46:36

4d ago46:36

46:36

Today's Mystery: A policeman disappears while trying to shake down a gambling joint owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 20, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mark, Patreon supporter…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lorko Diamonds Matter Omnibus (EP4490s) 1:13:49

5d ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Algeria to investigate the disappearance of $100,000 in diamonds Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 7-11, 1955 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lillian Buyeff; Jack Moyles; Vic Perrin; Gerald Mohr; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Jay Novello When making your travel plans, rem…

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Dragnet: The Big Gent, Part One (EP4490) 31:11

6d ago31:11

31:11

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of robberies by ex-felons. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 20, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Suppor…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Dixon Murder Matter (EP4489) 37:59

20d ago37:59

37:59

Today's Mystery: Johnny returns to Newport to solve the murder of the young woman whose body has washed ashore. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 16, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Jeanette Nolan; Frank Nelson; Russell Thorson; Sam Edwards; Austin Green When making your travel plans, remember …

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Mr. Chameleon: The Stolen Melody Murder Case (EP4488) 41:53

14d ago41:53

41:53

Today's Mystery: A band leader with a penchant for stealing other people's music is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 9, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Pet…

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Broadway's My Beat: The Silks Bergen Murder (EP4487) 34:14

9d ago34:14

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Today's Mystery: A jockey who had asked a favor of Danny is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 18, 1949 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Gino Tartaglia; and Hans Conreid Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Matthew, Patr…

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Bulldog Drummond: The Lonely Trail (EP4486) 32:05

10d ago32:05

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Today's Mystery:A beautiful woman accosts Captain Drummond and demands she kiss him to protect him from someone who's following her and then she pulls a gun on a him and ors him to check out a book for her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24 1947 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny; Merc…

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Should Christians Get Offended? 1:00:52

23d ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Getting offended is very common today--particularly online. But is being offended off-limits for Christians? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. Definition of “Offended”: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/offended Why Christians Shouldn’t Be Offended: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/blessed-are-the-unoffendable https://www.christianityt…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Big Talker (EP4485) 38:17

11d ago38:17

38:17

Today's Mystery: A thug balks at murdering his boss's rival and is then murdered himself. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 29, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kpass, Pa…

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Twice Told Tales: Richard Diamond: The Simpson Case and Johnny Dollar: The Jonathan Bellows Matter (EP4484s) 1:10:58

12d ago1:10:58

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Today's First Mystery: The wife of a wealthy oil man hires Richard Diamond to protect her husband after an attempt on his life. Original Air Date: January 18, 1952 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond; Virginia Gregg as Helen; Alan Reed as Lieutenant Walt Levinson Virginia; Jeanne Bates; Herb Butterfield; Tony Michaels …

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Dragnet: The Big Bomb (EP4484) 37:51

13d ago37:51

37:51

Today's Mystery: A man holding a bomb threatens to blow up City Hall unless the police release his brother. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.n…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mason Dixon Mismatch Matter (EP4483) 40:04

14d ago40:04

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Today's Mystery: The body of a young woman's body washes up on the beach, and two separate men claim she's their missing daughter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 9, 1957 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Mary Jane Croft; Jeanette Nolan; Jean Tatum; Frank Nelson; Will Wright; Austin Green; Marvin M…

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Mr. Charmeleon: The Murder Clue of the Carved Gold Ring (EP4482) 39:50

15d ago39:50

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Today's Mystery: A man is murdered and a woman with whom he had a "flirtation" is found near his body. She claims she's only there to reclaim her wedding ring. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 2, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave ArnoldSupport the show monthly at htt…

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Broadway's My Beat: The Jane Darwell Murder Case (EP4481) 38:13

16d ago38:13

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Today's Mystery: A reporter receives a note warning of a woman's death. She's found is dead and is not the last. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 11, 1949 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Gerald Mohr; Howard McNear Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the …

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Bulldog Drummond: Claim Check on Death (EP4480) 41:44

17d ago41:44

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Today's Mystery:Today's Mystery:In a case of mistaken identity, Captain Drummond is given a claim check and a $1,000 bill, but what for? Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1947 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny; Mercedes McCambridge Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Missing Miss (EP4479) 47:48

18d ago47:48

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Today's Mystery: A Senator commits suicide rather than own up to his role in an oil company and a man who was contact begins to sense their might be something crooked about it and hires the Falcon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 22, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon, Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett, Mandel Kramer …

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Is Evolution Biblical? (With Dr. Dru Johnson) 1:01:11

18d ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Christians and Charles Darwin's theory of evolution have often been at odds. But is that conflict justified? Dr. Dru Johnson, Biblical scholar and author of the book "What Hath Darwin to Do with Scripture?", walks Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson through the places where Darwin's work matches with the Biblical narrative--and where it diverges. And…

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Phillip Marlowe: The Cloak of Kamehameha and Hawaiian Fantasies (EP4478s) 54:44

19d ago54:44

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Today's Mystery: Marlowe is sent to Hawaii to facilitate the sale of a feather cloak belonging to the famous Hawaiian king, Kamehameha. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 23, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe; Berry Kroeger; Byron Kane; John Dehner; Laurette Fillbrandt; Clark Gordon Then we feature an episode…

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Dragnet: The Big Frame (EP4478) 32:33

20d ago32:33

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Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate an apparent hit and run case that begins to look more and more like murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Bill Johnstone; Sheldon Leonard; Stacy Harris Su…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Loss of Memory Matter (EP4477) 47:42

21d ago47:42

47:42

Today's Mystery: Johnny is hired to deliver an archaeological treasure to a museum. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 2 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Les Tremayne; Parley Baer; Shepard Menken; Joseph Kearns; Barney Phillips; Tom Hanley When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Beco…

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Mr. Chameleon: The Girl Who Typed Murder (EP4476) 39:55

27d ago39:55

39:55

Today's Mystery: A typist for a murder mystery writer is murdered in his home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 26, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Luce, Patreon Sup…

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Broadway's My Beat: The Dr. Robbie McClure Murder Case (EP4475) 36:43

23d ago36:43

36:43

Today's Mystery: A doctor dies in Danny's office and Danny has to find out who killed him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 4, 1949 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mo…

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Bulldog Drummond: The Case of the Fatal Right (EP4474) 38:07

28d ago38:07

38:07

Today's Mystery:A prize fighter is killed by cyanide poisoning. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 14, 1946 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny; Jackson Beck Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, Patreon supporter since Augus…

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Is Community Possible Today? (With Houston Coley) 1:14:37

1M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

We all want community today. But is community possible in a modern society that puts up so many barriers to it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by thinker and filmmaker Houston Coley to discuss. Lack of friends today: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/07/well/live/adult-friendships-number.html https://nypost.com/2021/07/27/americans-have…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Shopkeeper's Gun (EP4473) 37:24

26d ago37:24

37:24

Today's Mystery: A storekeeper is suspected of murdering a conman after confronting him with the gun that was used in the murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 15, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net…

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Dragnet: The Big Grab (1950) (EP4472) 32:50

1M ago32:50

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Today's Mystery: The wife of a college professor is kidnapped. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bernie, Patreon supporter since June 2024 Su…

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