Best Sam Keenan Podcasts (2024)

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Suspense: The Lost Special (Orson Welles) (09/30/1943) 27:45

1h ago27:45

27:45

"Suspense" was a radio drama series that captivated audiences from 1940 through 1962 during the Golden Age of Radio. Often subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," this program was a shining example of suspense thriller entertainment. It specialized in delivering heart-pounding stories, typically featuring some of the leading Hollywood a…

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The Green Hornet: The Devil's Playground (07/11/1939) 24:51

13m ago24:51

24:51

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante, and his partner Kato fighting crime. Britt Reid, related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew, used a secret passage in his apartment to access the "Black Beauty" car for their night missions. The series showcased a dynamic partnership between Britt Reid…

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The Avenger: Mystery Of Dead Man's Rock (07/13/1945) 23:45

2h ago23:45

23:45

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds …

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The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Rushlight Diamond Caper (07-04-1948) 25:15

8m ago25:15

25:15

The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the charac…

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Have Gun Will Travel: The Map (11-13-1960) 20:07

10h ago20:07

20:07

Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960."Have Gun Will Travel" is a Western TV series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who roams the Old West helping those…

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The Shadow: Night Without End (10-16-1938) 21:46

1d ago21:46

21:46

The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas originating in 1930s pulp novels and later expanding to various media. The titular character has been featured in radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. Initially created as a radio show narrator, The Shadow was developed into a literary character by Wa…

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How do Ireland counter new-look Springboks? 29:11

2d ago29:11

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Gordon D’Arcy joins host Nathan Johns to pick through Ireland’s series opening defeat to South Africa. Do tactical changes need to be made? Did South Africa’s new attacking philosophy catch Ireland on the hop? What to make of David Humphreys implementing new restrictions on provincial recruitment? All this is discussed on more on the latest episode…

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Boston Blackie: Pudgy and the Stolen Tire Racket (06-01-1949) 23:19

2d ago23:19

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Boston Blackie is a fictional character created by Jack Boyle. He was originally a jewel thief and safecracker, but he became a detective in adaptations for films, radio, and television. He is known as "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend." Boston Blackie is a complex and interesting character. He is a thief,…

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Suspense: The Most Dangerous Game (Orson Welles, Keenan Wynn) (09/23/1943) 27:50

7d ago27:50

27:50

"Suspense" was a radio drama series that captivated audiences from 1940 through 1962 during the Golden Age of Radio. Often subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," this program was a shining example of suspense thriller entertainment. It specialized in delivering heart-pounding stories, typically featuring some of the leading Hollywood a…

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The Green Hornet: Disaster Rides the Rails (07/06/1939) 24:35

4d ago24:35

24:35

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante fighting crime with his partner Kato. They used a secret passage in Reid's apartment to access their car, the "Black Beauty," for their night missions. Interestingly, Britt Reid is related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew. The series saw various actor…

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The Avenger: The Coins Of Death (07/06/1945) 22:41

5d ago22:41

22:41

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds …

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The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Bail Bond Caper (06-27-1948) 24:43

6d ago24:43

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the charac…

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Have Gun Will Travel: The Odds (11-06-1960) 20:51

7d ago20:51

20:51

Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960."Have Gun Will Travel" is a Western TV series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who roams the Old West helping those…

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The Shadow: Death Stalks The Shadow (10-09-1938) 22:27

8d ago22:27

22:27

The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas originating in 1930s pulp novels and later expanding to various media. The titular character has been featured in radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. Initially created as a radio show narrator, The Shadow was developed into a literary character by Wa…

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Luggage, player bingo and leaving certs - Ireland in South Africa 32:45

9d ago32:45

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John O’Sullivan joins The Counter Ruck from South Africa where he is covering Ireland’s upcoming Test series - minus his luggage. As he avoids borrowing clothes from players - for now - John joins Gordon D’Arcy and host Nathan Johns to look back on Irish tours of old, pick apart the South African hype machine and analyse if this series is a step to…

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Boston Blackie: Blackie and Mary Go to Canyon Dude Ranch (05-25-1949) 24:34

9d ago24:34

24:34

Boston Blackie is a fictional character created by Jack Boyle. He was originally a jewel thief and safecracker, but he became a detective in adaptations for films, radio, and television. He is known as "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend." Boston Blackie is a complex and interesting character. He is a thief,…

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Suspense: Marry for Murder (Lillian Gish, Ray Collins) (09/09/1943) 26:35

10d ago26:35

26:35

"Suspense" was a radio drama series that captivated audiences from 1940 through 1962 during the Golden Age of Radio. Often subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," this program was a shining example of suspense thriller entertainment. It specialized in delivering heart-pounding stories, typically featuring some of the leading Hollywood a…

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The Green Hornet: Put It on Ice (07/04/1939) 24:45

12d ago24:45

24:45

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante, and his partner Kato fighting crime. Britt Reid, related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew, used a secret passage in his apartment to access the "Black Beauty" car for their night missions. The series showcased a dynamic partnership between Britt Reid…

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The Avenger: The Eyes Of Shiva (06/29/1945) 24:14

14d ago24:14

24:14

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds …

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The Adventures of Sam Spade: Death Bed Caper (06-20-1948) 24:33

15d ago24:33

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the charac…

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Have Gun Will Travel: Oil (10-30-1960) 19:58

16d ago19:58

19:58

Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960."Have Gun Will Travel" is a Western TV series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who roams the Old West helping those…

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The Shadow: The Black Abbot (10-02-1938) 25:32

17d ago25:32

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The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas originating in 1930s pulp novels and later expanding to various media. The titular character has been featured in radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. Initially created as a radio show narrator, The Shadow was developed into a literary character by Wa…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Open Town Matter (Part 5) (07/27/1956) 12:01

19d ago12:01

12:01

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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Adam Foy - the Belvo boy with a Super Rugby medal 22:30

16d ago22:30

22:30

Irish winners of Super Rugby are somewhat of a rarity. Adam Foy is the head of performance analysis with the Blues, the Auckland based franchise which just won the southern hemisphere’s most prestigious club competition last weekend. Having previously worked with Munster and Ireland under Joe Schmidt, Foy moved to New Zealand two years ago. As well…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Open Town Matter (Part 4) (07/26/1956) 12:34

20d ago12:34

12:34

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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Boston Blackie: Imperial Oil Company Racket (05-18-1949) 24:13

20d ago24:13

24:13

Boston Blackie is a fictional character created by Jack Boyle. He was originally a jewel thief and safecracker, but he became a detective in adaptations for films, radio, and television. He is known as "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend." Boston Blackie is a complex and interesting character. He is a thief,…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Open Town Matter (Part 3) (07/25/1956) 12:45

21d ago12:45

12:45

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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Suspense: The King’s Birthday (George Zucco, Ian Wolfe, Martin Koslick) (8/28/1943) 25:42

21d ago25:42

25:42

"Suspense" was a radio drama series that captivated audiences from 1940 through 1962 during the Golden Age of Radio. Often subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," this program was a shining example of suspense thriller entertainment. It specialized in delivering heart-pounding stories, typically featuring some of the leading Hollywood a…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Open Town Matter (Part 2) (07/24/1956) 12:55

22d ago12:55

12:55

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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The Green Hornet: Pavement Condemned (06/27/1939) 24:16

22d ago24:16

24:16

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante, and his partner Kato fighting crime. Britt Reid, related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew, used a secret passage in his apartment to access the "Black Beauty" car for their night missions. The series showcased a dynamic partnership between Britt Reid…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Open Town Matter (Part 1) (07/23/1956) 12:35

23d ago12:35

12:35

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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The Avenger: Rendevous With Murde (06/22/1945) 23:07

23d ago23:07

23:07

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds …

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The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Bow Window Caper (11-09-1947) 23:44

24d ago23:44

23:44

The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the charac…

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Have Gun Will Travel: Stardust (10-16-1960) 17:56

25d ago17:56

17:56

Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960."Have Gun Will Travel" is a Western TV series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who roams the Old West helping those…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Star of Capetown Matter (Part 5) (07/16/1956) 12:45

26d ago12:45

12:45

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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The Shadow: Traffic in Death (09-25-1938) 20:59

26d ago20:59

20:59

The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas originating in 1930s pulp novels and later expanding to various media. The titular character has been featured in radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. Initially created as a radio show narrator, The Shadow was developed into a literary character by Wa…

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Provincial demise ends domestic season 24:07

23d ago24:07

24:07

Leinster and Munster both crashed out of the URC semi-finals in what was a bitter blow to Irish rugby. John O’Sullivan and Nathan Johns chat through the implications of the defeats, as well as Ireland’s squad for their tour of South Africa. Is Leo Cullen’s job under pressure? How did Munster let things slip at home? Why does Andy Farrell see his pl…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Star of Capetown Matter (Part 4) (07/16/1956) 12:26

27d ago12:26

12:26

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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Boston Blackie: Nobody At The Door (05-11-1949) 23:53

27d ago23:53

23:53

Boston Blackie is a fictional character created by Jack Boyle. He was originally a jewel thief and safecracker, but he became a detective in adaptations for films, radio, and television. He is known as "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend." Boston Blackie is a complex and interesting character. He is a thief,…

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Suspense: The Fountain Plays (Edmund Gwenn) {08/10/1948} 27:59

28d ago27:59

27:59

"Suspense" was a radio drama series that captivated audiences from 1940 through 1962 during the Golden Age of Radio. Often subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," this program was a shining example of suspense thriller entertainment. It specialized in delivering heart-pounding stories, typically featuring some of the leading Hollywood a…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Star of Capetown Matter (Part 3) (07/17/1956) 12:46

28d ago12:46

12:46

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Star of Capetown Matter (Part 2) (07/16/1956) 12:31

29d ago12:31

12:31

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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The Green Hornet: Bait for a Two-Timer (06/27/1939) 24:03

29d ago24:03

24:03

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante fighting crime with his partner Kato. They used a secret passage in Reid's apartment to access their car, the "Black Beauty," for their night missions. Interestingly, Britt Reid is related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew. The series saw various actor…

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The Avenger: Mystery Of The Giant Brain (06/15/1945) 24:18

1M ago24:18

24:18

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds …

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Star of Capetown Matter (Part 1) (07/16/1956) 12:30

1M ago12:30

12:30

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Shady Lane Matter (Part 5) (07/13/1956) 12:08

1M ago12:08

12:08

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…

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