Best Drama Dealer Podcasts (2024)

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THE SUDDEN WEALTH MATTER and THE REAL MYSTERY MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR 53:56

15h ago53:56

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Look for Johnny Dollar this month both here and at 1001 Radio Crime Solvers every Sun and Wed! Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey'…

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318. Occupy CPH, connected shootings, a river tragedy, ex-bar plans, and other top stories 10:42

3d ago10:42

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Dozens were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at Cal Poly Humboldt, a truck with a video screen flashing KKK images, CR’s president called on Biden to urge a cease-fire in Gaza, a Fortuna 19-year-old is feared dead after attempting a rescue in the Trinity River, two were hospitalized after a pair of connected shootings near Eureka, free samp…

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"Blondes Have More Fun" 13:17

3d ago13:17

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Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 12: “Blondes Have More Fun." This episode originally aired on 12/8/94. Episode Description: The detectives investigate a string of related murders involving members of the NY Drag community. Uncanny Alliance- "I'm Beautiful Dammit": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X70by6ZWNSE Cheryl Lyn- " Got To Be Real”:…

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EDGAR BERGEN AND CHARLIE McCARTHY W GUESTS MARGARET O'BRIEN AND JACK BENNY 1:00:44

4d ago1:00:44

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The Chase & Sambora Hour featuring ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy was one of the biggest comedy shows on radio for twenty years from 1936 to 1956.and featured the top performers of the day who could and would trade barbs with Charlie. Charlie would sometimes give a wooden performance but he was always polished in his delivery. APPL…

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Gerry Wilson’s That Pinson Girl Explores Issues of Class and Race in WWI Mississippi 41:29

6d ago41:29

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In this episode 389, we welcome critically acclaimed Southern fiction writer, Gerry Wilson, and talk with her about her new historical fiction novel, That Pinson Girl. While it’s a story that takes place in Mississippi during World War I, there are plenty of aspects of the plot that are relevant to today’s world. Clifford Garstang, author of Oliver…

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EDGAR BERGEN & CHARLIE McCARTHY W GUESTS WC FIELDS AND ROY ROGERS 59:07

8d ago59:07

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The Chase & Sambora Hour featuring ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy was one of the biggest comedy shows on radio for twenty years from 1936 to 1956.and featured the top performers of the day who could and would trade barbs with Charlie. Charlie would sometimes give a wooden performance but he was always polished in his delivery. APPL…

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MAIL CALL GROUCHO MARX, BETTY GRABLE, AND JUDY GARLAND 1:06:15

11d ago1:06:15

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Mail Call was a WWII half hour radio show created by the US Armed Forces to remind our soldiers abroad what they missed about home. Stars such as Bob Hope and Judy Garland gave their talent freely to help in the effort. APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-trembla…

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Brooke Shaffner’s Country of Under Explores the Pain and Wonder Between Identities 40:06

14d ago40:06

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In this episode 388, we feature Brooke Shaffner and her debut novel Country of Under, which won the 1729 Book Prize, was a runner-up for the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction, and was shortlisted for Dzanc Books’ Prize for Fiction and Black Lawrence Press’s Big Moose Prize. Author Helen Benedict says this is "a novel about the pain …

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THE BIG DEALER and THE BIG KIDNAPPER DRAGNET 2:00:11

15d ago2:00:11

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Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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317. Odd comedy, rooftop food, unsolved, US flag, DUI deaths, scary pot land, food truck news, more 9:51

17d ago9:51

9:51

The bizarre locally-filmed comedy ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ is out, David Josiah Lawson's unsolved murder seven years later, Humboldt County reportedly leads the nation in the percentage of vehicle deaths involving DUI, Arcata is flying the voter-approved earth flag lower than the US and California flags, officers are putting up more stationary cameras th…

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THE BIG CONMAN and THE BIG COP KILLER DRAGNET 1:01:24

19d ago1:01:24

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Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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“Between Two Trailers” is a Survival Story: How a Preschool Drug Dealer Became a Duke Divinity School Graduate 47:20

21d ago47:20

47:20

In this episode 387, we feature Dana Trent and her memoir, Between Two Trailers, a powerful story about a girl who escapes her childhood as a preschool drug dealer in rural Indiana, to become a graduate of Duke Divinity School. Publishers Weekly calls the memoir a “blend of grit and hope.” Other reviews invoke the phrases: “luscious prose,” “ludicr…

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THE BIG KILLER and THE BIG HOODLUM DRAGNET 1:01:16

22d ago1:01:16

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Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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316. Steroids, Call of Duty, earth flag rejected, TikTok, leashes, DiCaprio date, burgers, more 10:45

23d ago10:45

10:45

Local investigators ran a press release shaming a Eureka gym owner for allegedly selling testosterone, a county judge ruled that Arcata voters lack the authority to fly an earth flag above the US flag, a viral video at a local beach caught a tense encounter involving a leashed cat and an unleashed dog, a woman suffered severe injuries following an …

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ESPIONAGE (FILE ON CAJUNKO) and MISERY CHISELING THIS IS YOUR FBI 59:41

26d ago59:41

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This Is Your FBI was a radio crime drama which aired in the United States on ABC from April 6, 1945 to January 30, 1953 for a total of 409 shows. The show featured true cases from FBI, and told from an agent's viewpoint. FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover gave it his endorsement, considering it "Our Show" and calling it "the finest dramatic program on the a…

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Katherine Faulkner Weaves Murder, Class, and Motherhood Together in Twisty New Mystery Novel 43:40

28d ago43:40

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In this episode 386, we feature Katherine Faulkner, an award-winning journalist, studied history at Cambridge. She has worked as an investigative reporter and an editor and was formerly the joint Head of News at The Times (London). She lives in London, where she grew up, with her husband and two daughters. She is the author of The Other Mothers and…

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AUTO THEFT and MURDER (JOHN DIXON) THIS IS YOUR FBI 1:02:58

29d ago1:02:58

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This Is Your FBI was a radio crime drama which aired in the United States on ABC from April 6, 1945 to January 30, 1953 for a total of 409 shows. The show featured true cases from FBI, and told from an agent's viewpoint. FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover gave it his endorsement, considering it "Our Show" and calling it "the finest dramatic program on the a…

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BOB HOPE'S 'THE PEPSODENT SHOW' GUESTS GARY COOPER AND CARY GRANT 1:02:39

1M ago1:02:39

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The Pepsodent Show hosted by Bob Hope was staged at US Military support centers and bases and featured a mix a comedy and music along with celebrity guest hosts. Bob Hope gave much of his life to supporting our nation's military. APPLE USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-bria…

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Keaton Turner & Jeff Stevens: Navigating Life as CEO 1:33:21

1M ago1:33:21

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Navigating the CEO landscape can be a solitary journey. Keaton Turner and Jeff Stevens compare their experiences as CEOs, discuss pivotal "sink or swim" moments, and offer advice on how to recognize if entrepreneurship is your true calling. This episode also dives into the role faith has played in their leadership approaches and provides practical …

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M. Scott Douglass Takes Us on an 8000 Mile Role in His Motorcycle Travel Memoir 41:08

1M ago41:08

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In this episode 385, we feature M. Scott Douglass, acclaimed writer and publisher/managing editor at Main Street Rag Publishing Company, and his memoir, “8000 Mile Roll,” a story about a motorcycle adventure across America. Joseph Bathanti, former North Carolina Poet Laureate, says it is impossible to read the memoir “and not conjure Steppenwolf’s …

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THE HOT HUNDRED GRAND CAPER and THE DICK FOLEY CAPER ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 1:02:00

1M ago1:02:00

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for the Maltese Falcon. The series ran from 1946-1951 and starred Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lureen Tuttle as his secretary Effie. The sam Spade character had been made famous in movies by Edward…

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315. More turbine flak, coast crumbles, Mayor Fieri, LA flights, intruder, beer, new trails, more 8:23

1M ago8:23

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Cher-Ae Heights reps have joined Yurok and Bear River tribal officials in opposition to offshore wind energy development along the North Coast, the coastal landslide near Ferndale that’s closed a coveted hiking spot may also call for an emergency road project, our airport is adding extra flights to LA starting June 9, the Paskenta tribe has purchas…

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THE BUFFALO MATTER and THE FURTHER BUFFALO MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 42:49

1M ago42:49

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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Writing, Publishing, and Book Marketing Lessons Learned from Bestselling Authors 58:10

1M ago58:10

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In this episode 384, Hannah, Sarah, and Landis share a wealth of writing advice from writers interviewed in the first four years of the podcast, with favorite quotes and takeaways from all eight books in The Write Quotes series. We cover a variety of topics from finding inspiration and writing techniques to publishing and marketing your finished bo…

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THE LEUMAS MATTER and THE LITTLE MAN WHO WAS THERE MATTER YOURS TRULY JD 45:59

1M ago45:59

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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THE EMBARKADERO MATTER and THE BACKFIRE THAT BACKFIRED MATTER YOURS TRULY, JD 43:13

2M ago43:13

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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The Fireballer is a Poignant Story of Hopes and Dreams and an Ode to Baseball 45:14

2M ago45:14

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In this episode 383, on the cusp of Major League Baseball’s opening day, we feature award-winning author Mark Stevens and his novel, The Fireballer, a poignant story about hopes, dreams, and how far one man’s talents takes him before he realizes it’s about what you do — and how you do it. Named one of the Best Baseball Books of the Year in 2023 by …

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"The Eyewitness Blues" 17:36

2M ago17:36

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Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 11: “The Eyewitness Blues." This episode originally aired on 11/24/94. Episode Description: Williams protects an eyewitness, while Torres looks for the people who want to kill her.” 5 Alarm- "The Greatest": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P5C9sChEbM Jade- " 5-4-3-2 (Yo! Time is Up)”: https://www.youtube.c…

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THE LOST BY A HAIR MATTER and THE NIGHT IN PARIS MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 41:19

2M ago41:19

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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1001 ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPECIAL PEOPLE ARE FUNNY and DUFFY'S TAVERN 59:56

2M ago59:56

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Art Linkletter hosts ""People Are Funny"- radio show in which cash prizes (very small by today's standards) by agreeing to do comedy bits and answer questions. A married woman from Idaho agrees to play the part of a nasty waitress at a local nice restaurant- and Art brings her bak at the end of the show. At Duffys Tavern we get a rundown on last ni…

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314. NY Jets, doom-scroll dealer?, toddler survivor, turbine flak, champs, racist arrestee?, more 6:48

2M ago6:48

6:48

A teenager’s alleged plan to sell drugs on social media shockingly backfired, a family survived a plane crash near the Humboldt-Mendocino line with the help of some cool tech, Humboldt County is eyeing its cannabis future after the rejection of what High Times called the “Karen initiative," Yurok and the Bear River tribal officials have denounced p…

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THE BOLT OUT OF THE BLUE MATTER and THE DEADLY CHAIN MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 40:48

2M ago40:48

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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Exploring Addiction in Joe Clifford’s “Gritty” Psychological Thriller 46:22

2M ago46:22

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In this episode 382, we welcome award-winning author Joe Clifford, and discuss his new psychological thriller, All Who Wander. Clifford’s work has been praised as “taut, pacey and with a powerful sense of pace...” by celebrated mystery writer, Paula Hawkins, and Anthony- nominated author E.A. Ayman calls his latest “gritty, compelling, and fearless…

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"Mate" 11:56

2M ago11:56

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Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 10: “Mate." This episode originally aired on 11/17/94. Episode Description: The detectives investigate the disappearance of a young woman involved in the adult film industry after another woman has been found murdered. The case hits close to home.” Cold Open Music: Salt-N-Pepa "None Of Your Business": http…

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THE MEI LING BUDDHA MATTER, DOUBLE INDEMNITY MATTER, MISSING MISSILE MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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313. Remorseful robber?, arrest stirs old cases, the election, big dramas, 311, ocean tornado, more 8:48

2M ago8:48

8:48

A man arrested on meth and stalking charges is connected to the cases of two women believed murdered, an alleged bank robber said he turned himself in out of remorse, local judge Gregory Kreis lost reelection while facing a slew of misconduct allegations, a controversial vote to limit the local cannabis industry was denied by voters, our list of Hu…

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THE BIG CAT and THE BIG CUSTOMER 54:50

2M ago54:50

54:50

Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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Pulling the Curtain Back on How Literary Agents Work 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

In this episode 381, we have a special feature for writers (or curious readers): a double interview with two literary agents about the business and process of being an agent for authors. Jamie Chambliss of Folio Literary Management and Kristina Sutton Lennon of Focused Artists share a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what it is like to work with a lite…

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THE BIG COWBOY and THE BIG STUDENT DRAGNET 53:19

2M ago53:19

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Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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312. Racist vandals?, protester charges?, weed horror, judge drama, 'Toxic' AI, coast slide, more 9:18

2M ago9:18

9:18

A contractor's truck was set ablaze and graffitied with the N-word in Eureka, a Eureka mural was vandalized with swastikas and other graffiti, cops believe multiple state worker vehicles were intentionally set on fire in Eureka, a pro-Palestinian protester has been accused of vandalism and making a false police report, a local judge up for reelecti…

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BANK ROBBERY and ESPIONAGE THIS IS YOUR F.B.I 1:01:16

2M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

This Is Your FBI was a radio crime drama which aired in the United States on ABC from April 6, 1945 to January 30, 1953 for a total of 409 shows. The show featured true cases from FBI, and told from an agent's viewpoint. FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover gave it his endorsement, considering it "Our Show" and calling it "the finest dramatic program on the a…

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Rekindling an Old Friendship Unravels Secrets in Sarahlyn Bruck’s Light of the Fire 39:28

2M ago39:28

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In this episode 380, we feature Philadelphia author Sarahlyn Bruck, and her latest novel, Light of the Fire, which is both a mystery and exploration of the landscape of friendship between two people over time. A. J. Banner, #1 Kindle, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author, calls Light of Fire “[a] deftly crafted, moving novel of frien…

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"The Friendly Neighborhood Dealer" 16:38

2M ago16:38

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Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 9: “The Friendly Neighborhood Dealer." This episode originally aired on 11/10/94. Episode Description: Detectives Williams and Torres investigate a number of street drug related overdoses all in the same neighborhood. Cold Open Music: Brand Nubian-"Word Is Bond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ztzZbpreLk …

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A QUALITY OF MERCY THE TWILIGHT ZONE 42:55

2M ago42:55

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A hotshot lieutenant tries to make his mark on the last day of WWII and gets a unique perspective on his actions. ANDROID USERS- 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EOZTL42pg0szYdYV7mwMC?si=SCPAOiSgQiyo0ZSO_OFDyw&nd=1&dlsi=012b3f28347743d5 1001 Greatest Love Stories with Erica Tippett https://open.spotify.com/sho…

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ON BORROWED TIME JOHN CHAPMAN 1:02:32

3M ago1:02:32

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Gramps is getting on in years, but he's not going to go gently into that good night. He has an orphaned grandson to look after, and he's not going to let the boy's greedy aunt who is after the boy's inheritance. A terrific stage play for radio from John Chapman at NBC in the early fifties. ANDROID USERS- 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https:…

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Keaton Turner & Tucker Jensen: Turner Mining Group Values in Action 1:07:49

3M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

In this episode of Turner Mining Live, Keaton Turner is joined by Tucker Jensen, Director of Operational Excellence, as they dive into the core values that have shaped Turner Mining Group's culture and operational success. Going beyond mere decorations on the wall, our team explains how these values have created an environment where individuals and…

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New Poetry from AE Hines Finds Meaning in the Everyday 42:20

3M ago42:20

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In this episode 379, we feature Adam in the Garden, the second collection from acclaimed local poet AE Hines. These poems touch on everything from current events and climate change to sexuality and relationships to the beauty of small moments in one’s own home or backyard. Pulitzer finalist Dorianne Laux calls Hines “a poet willing to risk sentimen…

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Ep 10 - The End 15:04

3M ago15:04

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A Chudail disguised as an MLA arrives directly at Jasmine's mansion. Meanwhile, a curfew is imposed at the MLA's house, and guests are unable to leave. Jagriti's body is discovered, and Hardy takes charge of the investigation despite others believing the case is closed. During their investigation, Hardy notices a black cloth near Pushpa's body, a d…

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A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS THE TWILIGHT ZONE 42:55

3M ago42:55

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A timid bank clerk acquires the ability to read others minds. Follow our new True Stories interview show 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EOZTL42pg0szYdYV7mwMC?si=SCPAOiSgQiyo0ZSO_OFDyw&nd=1&dlsi=012b3f28347743d5 1001's Best of Jack London at S…

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THE NEAL BREER MATTER and THE HORACE LOCKHART MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 1:01:46

3M ago1:01:46

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Johnny Dollar is BACK!!! Follow our new True Stories interview show 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EOZTL42pg0szYdYV7mwMC?si=SCPAOiSgQiyo0ZSO_OFDyw&nd=1&dlsi=012b3f28347743d5 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/…

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