Best Diamond Burton Podcasts (2024)

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The Unsolved Case of Linda Malcolm 49:46

2h ago49:46

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Send us a Text Message. This week I sit down with Jennifer Bucholtz and discuss updates in the unsolved murder case of Linda Malcolm. We covered Linda’s case with Jennifer and author George Jared last year. Here is a link to that episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-wine-and-true-crime/id1537715382?i=1000592259168 Please watch this …

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The Tragic Murder of Shelley Nance 36:14

19d ago36:14

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Send us a Text Message. This week we are discussing the tragic murder of Shelley Nance. She was a talented art student who was attending The Art Institute of Dallas in 2009 on scholarship when she was fatally stabbed 42 times by her boyfriend's roommate. The motive for this case still has people puzzled after all of this time. The killer is current…

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Is There a Serial Killer in Austin, Texas? You Decide! 28:29

26d ago28:29

28:29

Send us a Text Message. This week we are sharing our discussion about the suspected Austin serial killer that may or may not be responsible all of the suspicious deaths that have occurred at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. There is much speculation as to whom is responsible and whether or not these mysterious deaths are linked. Austin police have …

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Jennifer Leigh Day - Dallas, TX 38:56

2M ago38:56

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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we discuss the unsolved abduction and murder of Jennifer Day. Jennifer was one week away from her 15th birthday, when she was abducted from a local donut shop where she working that morning. She opened the store, served a couple of customers, and then vanished. At 6:30 AM a customer finds Jennifer's personal belongin…

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The Meaning of Malice (Sandra Bridewell) - John Leake 1:35:52

3M ago1:35:52

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Send us a Text Message. This week we sit down with author, John Leake, to discuss his latest book The Meaning of Malice. John takes a deep dive into the life, and deceptions of Sandra Bridewell. Sandra was a mother and widower living in the affluent Highland Park area of Dallas. Her beauty and southern charm win over both men and women. Evil lurks …

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Nancy Howard-The Harrowing Tale of Murder for Hire and Living to Tell About It 42:11

3M ago42:11

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we are discussing Nancy Howard, who was shot in the face by a man who was hired by her husband. She survived the almost fatal wound and was able to have her day in court. This is a tale of betrayal, greed, deception and ultimately attempted murder. This episode was recorded live at Henry's Majestic in…

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James & Jennifer Crumbley - The Oxford School Shooting 48:42

4M ago48:42

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Send us a Text Message. This week we discuss a controversial ruling in the Court that held James and Jennifer Crumbley criminally responsible in the Oxford School Shooting in Michigan. Their son, 15-year old Ethan Crumbley, killed four students on November 30, 2021. The gun Ethan had hidden is his backpack, was purchased four days earlier by his fa…

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Fatal Exam - Solving Lubbock's Greatest Murder Mystery - Alan Burton 31:36

4M ago31:36

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Send us a Text Message. We welcome our special guest tonight, Alan Burton. Alan Burton is an author from Sherman, TX that spent the last 20 years researching and writing about this case in his new book Fatal Exam - Solving Lubbock's Greatest Murder Mystery. On December 4, 1967, the body of Sarah Alice Morgan was found on the 3rd floor of the Scienc…

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Ebby Steppach - Little Rock 1:23:02

4M ago1:23:02

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Send us a Text Message. Thank you to the Female Mentor Podcast for having me as a guest and discussing the Ebby Steppach case. Ebby was 18-years old when she was senselessly taken from her family. Ebby is reported missing in October 2015, and in 2018, her body is found only 60 feet from where her car was parked. The medical examiner classified her …

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Scott Peterson - the disappearance and murder of Laci Peterson 51:46

5M ago51:46

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Send us a Text Message. This week we discuss the disappearance and murder of Laci Peterson. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was convicted of killing Laci, and their unborn child, Conner. Laci was 8 months pregnant when she was reported missing on Christmas Eve, 2002. Her stepfather reported her missing after Scott Peterson called the family after 4 PM…

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The life and trial of Candace Mossler - live recording at Horseshoe Bend Cellars 1:25:28

5M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we go back to the 1960's and discuss the life and trial of Candace Mossler. Candace and her nephew, Mel Powers, were having an affair. Her husband, Jacques, is believed to have found out about the affair. A few months later, Jacques if found dead in his Miami luxury apartment. Police believed Mel and Candace…

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Welcome to the Jungle - The Curse of Clark, TX - J.R. Jordan Jr. 1:00:02

6M ago1:00:02

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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we discuss Welcome to the Jungle, The Curse of Clark, TX with author, J.R. Jordan Jr. and what unfolded in 1980-something. J.R. was a senior in high school in 1980-something and shares the joys, struggles, and scandals that plagued the students of Clark High School in San Antonio, TX. From a salacious affair between …

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The Murder of Marisela Botella - The Lisa Dykes trial (with guest Maggie Prosser) 1:00:18

6M ago1:00:18

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Send us a Text Message. Marisela was a 23-year old girl visiting Dallas from Seattle. In October 2020, Marisela meets Charles Beltran on the streets of Deep Ellum. What Marisela didn't know is that Charles was living with two women at this time. Charles takes Marisela back to his home, where she is murdered, her body dumped, and found 5 months late…

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Jodi Arias - The Murder of Travis Alexander 47:36

6M ago47:36

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Send us a Text Message. This week I am sharing the story of Jodi Arias. Jodi stabbed Travis Alexander, slit his throat, and then shot him in the head. The motive...jealousy. If she couldn't have him, nobody could have him. This was a calculated, premeditated crime, and she used sex to get into the home that day, knowing she was going to kill him. I…

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Ep.489 Nick Carter Master Detective: Death In The Pines 31:42

6M ago31:42

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Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of script…

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Betty Williams - Odessa, TX 37:08

6M ago37:08

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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we go back to 1961 and discuss the death of Betty Williams. Betty Williams was a high school senior living a life of turmoil. It was hard for Betty to be the wild and outgoing teenager she wanted to be with strict parents at home. She falls in love with a popular Odessa high football player, Mack Herring. After datin…

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TWTC - February Updates 11:42

6M ago11:42

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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we are filling you in on what's on tap in February. We will have a month full of episodes, live show, winos and crimos zoom (Jodi Arias). Stay safe friends! www.texaswineandtruecrime.comBy Brandy Diamond and Chris Diamond

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Ep.488 The Adventures Of The Falcon: The Case Of The Fatal Fix 31:24

7M ago31:24

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The Adventures Of The Falcon: This hard boiled spy drama began as an RKO Radio Pictures theatrical serial in the 1940s, went on radio in 1943, and then came to TV around ten years later in a Syndicated series produced for distribution by NBC Films; the series was about an American agent whose code name was "Falcon". The success of the films led to …

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Justice for Missy Bevers - True Crime Broads 59:28

7M ago59:28

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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we are joined by Crystal and Renae, hosts of True Crime Broads. These ladies have conducted boots on the ground research and advocacy for the unsolved murder of Missy Bevers. Missy was murdered inside the Creekside Church in Midlothian, TX in 2016. Her eery killer caught on video waiting and lurking inside of the chu…

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Kurt Takahashi | Coaching Beyond the Diamond: Cultivating Champions in Baseball and Life 1:23:48

7M ago1:23:48

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Join the conversation with California's High School Baseball Coach of the Year, Kurt Takahashi, as he steps up to the podcast plate to share his extraordinary journey from the youthful fields of glory to the dugouts of mentorship. Discover the invaluable lessons of routine, mental preparation, and consistency that Kurt imparts, reflecting on his da…

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Ep.487 Dragnet: The Big Watch 31:10

7M ago31:10

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Dragnet ran from June 3rd,1949 to February 26th,1957 on NBC at various times and days and starred Jack Webb as Detective Sergeant Joe Friday. Various partners throughout the show's run were Sergeant Ben Romero (Barton Yarborough), Ed Jacobs (Barney Phillips), and Officer Frank Smith (Ben Alexander). Webb was the creator/Director of the series and w…

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Rick & Suzy Wamsley - Mansfield, TX 49:44

7M ago49:44

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Send us a Text Message. On December 11th 2003, Rick and Suzy Wamsley were viciously murdered in their upscale Mansfield, TX home. Suzy was a homemaker, and Rick was a hardworking CPA. The Wamsley's had two children, Sarah and Andrew. The people living in Walnut Estates were terrified. Someone had come into the Wamsley home and murdered them in cold…

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Victor Leva | From NFL Glory to Coaching Future Stars: A Tale of Passion, Mentorship, and Life Lessons from the Gridiron 1:02:53

8M ago1:02:53

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Victor Leva's legacy reaches far beyond the football field, and as we welcome him to our podcast, he shares a lifetime of wisdom from his journey as an NFL player to a coach and Highway Patrol Officer. The heartbeat of his story is the dedication to the sport and the relentless spirit he champions, serving both as a guide to young athletes and a te…

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Ep.486 Father Brown: The Honour of Israel Gow 30:26

8M ago30:26

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Rough and tough Hard-boiled detectives grab a lot of attention, but who would have a better insight on the nature of human evil than “a man who does next to nothing but hear men's real sins”? Where could you find a more “soft-boiled” character than the parish priest. Mutual brought The Adventures of Father Brown to the air in 1945. Father Brown was…

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Ep.485 Philo Vance: The Red Duck Murder Case 28:38

8M ago28:38

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Philo Vance is the detective creation of S. S. Van Dine first published in the mid 1920s. Jose Ferrer played him in 1945. From 1948-1950, the fine radio actor Jackson Beck makes Vance as good as he gets. George Petrie plays Vance's constantly impressed public servant, District Attorney Markham. Joan Alexander is Ellen Deering, Vance's secretary and…

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Santa Claus Bank Robbery - Cisco, TX 48:08

8M ago48:08

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Send us a Text Message. This week we record live from Cisco, TX where the infamous Santa Claus Bank Robbery took place in 1927. You will hear a story of four men, eager to pull off this heist, but things quickly go wrong. The case is still being discussed almost a 100 years later. We interview author Thomas Goodman about his new book, The Last Man:…

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AJ Watts | Athletic Director at Porterville Unified School District: Building a Winning Mentality in Sports 1:20:51

8M ago1:20:51

1:20:51

When you think athletics, you think competition, resilience, discipline, and above all, the thrill of the game. Our chat with AJ Watts, the Athletic Director at Porterville Unified School District, encapsulates all of this and much more. AJ is no stranger to the pulse-pounding world of sports, boasting a career filled with unforgettable moments, vi…

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Ep.484 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Harold Trandem Matter 31:57

8M ago31:57

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show de…

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Murder in Alpine - Zuzu Verk 42:00

8M ago42:00

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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we cover the senseless murder of Zuzu Verk. Zuzu was reported missing in October, 2016. Four months later, her body is found in a shallow grave right outside of Alpine, TX. Her boyfriend at the time, Robert Fabian, was arrested and convicted of her murder. Even though there has been a conviction, there are still a lo…

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Ep.483 Richard Diamond Private Detective: The Mike Burton Murder Case 31:25

8M ago31:25

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective came to NBC in 1949. Diamond was a slick, sophisticated detective, with a sharp tongue for folks who needed it. Diamond enjoyed the detective life, but not as much as entertaining his girl, Helen Asher. After each show, he would croon a number to his Park Avenue sweetheart. Mr. Powell, a former song and dance man,…

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Ep.482 The Whistler: The Alibi 31:24

8M ago31:24

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The Whistler You're walking alone on the street at night, but then you hear another set of footsteps and a haunting tune being whistled by an unseen stranger. The unseen Whistler didn't kill anyone (that we know of), but he certainly loved watching murders take place, narrating them for us, and chuckling at the suffering of others instead of doing …

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David Shimer | Superintendent of Burton Schools: A Profound Discussion on Leadership, Technology, and the Future of Education 1:36:49

8M ago1:36:49

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What happens when you put a visionary superintendent, a technology pioneer and a fervent advocate for education in the same room? You get an enlightening conversation with David Shimer, the superintendent of Burton Schools, who has seen the transformative power of technology in the education field. In this riveting conversation, David takes us thro…

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Ep.481 The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes: The Telltale Pigeon Feathers 33:47

9M ago33:47

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Sherlock Holmes, fictional character created by the Scottish writer Arthur Conan Doyle. The prototype for the modern mastermind detective, Holmes first appeared in Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet, published in Beeton’s Christmas Annual of 1887. As the world’s first and only “consulting detective,” he pursued criminals throughout Victorian and Edwa…

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Ep.480 Pat Novak For Hire: Sam Tolliver 32:14

9M ago32:14

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Pat Novak For Hire: Classic old time radio showing starring Jack Webb (1946, 1949) and Ben Morris (1947-48) as Pat Novak, a street wise guy who rents boats and anything else a good man pays a bad one to do. Novak is always getting into scrapes when taking on jobs for hire or occasionally as a favor to a friend. When he does, he goes to see "The Onl…

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Ep.479 Nick Carter Master Detective: Murder In The Crypt 31:22

9M ago31:22

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Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of script…

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Carolyn Montgomery - Dallas 32:58

9M ago32:58

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Send us a Text Message. In 1971, Carolyn Montgomery was found brutally murdered in her apartment. She was found by her 6-year-old son the next morning. Carolyn was seen arriving at her apartment around 2 AM. There was no sign of forced entry, and neighbors nor her son heard any screams. The one key piece of evidence in this case was a note left at …

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Ep.478 Boston Blackie: The Stolen Car Ring 29:14

9M ago29:14

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In the the world of the hard boiled detective, Boston Blackie comes comes real close to fitting in, but he just doesn't quite. Of course Blackie isnt a detective or private eye, he is a reformed safe cracker and constantly good natured irritant to the cops! A real Hard Boiled Detective solves the mystery that the cops think he is guilty of, and man…

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Ep.477 The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe: The Black Halo 31:15

9M ago31:15

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Get this and get it straight. Crime is a sucker's road and those who travel it wind up in the gutter, the prison or the grave. Philip Marlowe was Los Angeles's toughest detective in the groundbreaking series by Raymond Chandler that helped establish the "hard-boiled" detective subgenre. The Black Halo: Marlowe is hired to find the missing Julia Per…

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Ep.476 The Adventures Of The Falcon: The Case Of The Sweet Swindle 31:04

9M ago31:04

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The Adventures Of The Falcon: This hard boiled spy drama began as an RKO Radio Pictures theatrical serial in the 1940s, went on radio in 1943, and then came to TV around ten years later in a Syndicated series produced for distribution by NBC Films; the series was about an American agent whose code name was "Falcon". The success of the films led to …

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The Cheerleader Plot to Kill - Wanda Holloway 41:28

9M ago41:28

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Send us a Text Message. Wanda Holloway wanted her daughter Shanna to have it all. But when it came to cheerleading, she would do anything to see her daughter on the squad. Even though Wanda was beautiful, sharply dressed, and a pillar in the community, she had a dark side. Why would a seemingly loving mother plot to kill another fellow mom and her …

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Ep.475 The Jack Benny Program: Halloween Celebration 30:49

10M ago30:49

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The Jack Benny Program: The Jack Benny Program was first broadcast on the Blue Network on 2nd May 1932. With his capable cast of supporting players Benny made his show into one of great radio comedy shows. What was so special about this golden-age classic is Benny's ability to come across as a likeable guy despite being vain, argumentative, and a s…

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Ep.474 The Whistler: Death Comes At Midnight 30:43

10M ago30:43

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The Whistler You're walking alone on the street at night, but then you hear another set of footsteps and a haunting tune being whistled by an unseen stranger. The unseen Whistler didn't kill anyone (that we know of), but he certainly loved watching murders take place, narrating them for us, and chuckling at the suffering of others instead of doing …

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Ep.473 The Adventures Of Sam Spade: The Shot In The Dark Caper 30:26

10M ago30:26

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The Adventures of Sam Spade was a suspense/detective radio show starring Howard Duff in the colorful title role along with Lurene Tuttle as his secretary Effie. It was based on the private detective character created by Dashiell Hammett, well-known from the book and movie The Maltese Falcon. The show ran from 1946 to 1951. Duff was replaced by Stev…

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The Abduction of Melissa Highsmith 31:16

10M ago31:16

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Send us a Text Message. There is a happy ending to this story, but for 51 years, this family lived in turmoil. In 1971, their daughter Melissa, was abducted by someone posing as a babysitter when she was 21-months old. DNA advancements gave this family what they have been waiting to hear all these years, Melissa is alive and we have found her. This…

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Ep.472 The Adventures Of Father Brown: The Dagger With Wings 44:52

10M ago44:52

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Rough and tough Hard-boiled detectives grab a lot of attention, but who would have a better insight on the nature of human evil than “a man who does next to nothing but hear men's real sins”? Where could you find a more “soft-boiled” character than the parish priest. Mutual brought The Adventures of Father Brown to the air in 1945. Father Brown was…

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Alia Alvarez | Head Coach of the Porterville College Women's Basketball Program: A Fresh Perspective on Basketball, Personal Growth, and the Power of Parental Support in Athletics 1:12:42

10M ago1:12:42

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What if a fresh perspective on the game of basketball could change the trajectory of your sports career? This enlightening episode with our guest, Alia Alvarez, Head Coach of the Porterville College Women's Basketball Program, promises to do just that! Alia’s unique coaching philosophy, her transition to coaching, her relentless determination, and …

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Ep.471 Philo Vance: The White Willow Murder Case 28:50

10M ago28:50

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Philo Vance is the detective creation of S. S. Van Dine first published in the mid 1920s. Jose Ferrer played him in 1945. From 1948-1950, the fine radio actor Jackson Beck makes Vance as good as he gets. George Petrie plays Vance's constantly impressed public servant, District Attorney Markham. Joan Alexander is Ellen Deering, Vance's secretary and…

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Ep.470 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Edward French Matter 26:53

10M ago26:53

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show de…

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Ep.469 Boston Blackie: The Worthington Ghost 28:22

10M ago28:22

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In the the world of the hard boiled detective, Boston Blackie comes comes real close to fitting in, but he just doesn't quite. Of course Blackie isnt a detective or private eye, he is a reformed safe cracker and constantly good natured irritant to the cops! A real Hard Boiled Detective solves the mystery that the cops think he is guilty of, and man…

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Jacob Wright | 4x NCAA Wrestling Tournament Qualifier at The University of Wyoming and Fresno State: Unwrapping the Journey to Elite Wrestling and the Vision to Shape Future Champions 1:04:44

10M ago1:04:44

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Get ready to grapple with the intricacies of wrestling as we engage in an intense conversation with Jacob Wright, a four-time NCAA Wrestling Qualifier at the University of Wyoming and Fresno State and the proud owner of Wright Wrestling Academy. If you've always wondered what it takes to reach the pinnacle of wrestling, Jacob's insights, drawn from…

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