This week, we have “The Navy Colt,” the 1946 pilot or audition episode of Johnny Fletcher. The proposed series was based on the Johnny Fletcher stories by Frank Gruber and featured his characters Sam Cragg and Johnny Fletcher. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.…

This week, we have The Ball, an episode of Lights Outwritten by Arch Oboler. This episode first aired on March 9, 1943, over CBS. Find more about The Beginner’s Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.

This week we have “The Blind Spot,” an episode of Suspense, one of the most popular shows of the old-time radio era. Suspense aired over CBS from 1942 to 1962. This episode first aired on May 1, 1948. For more from Brick Pickle Media, visit BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Find our store at AThrillingPublication.com.…

This week, we have I Walk in the Night, an episode of Inner Sanctum. This episode was first broadcast over CBS on February 26, 1946. It was written by prolific pulpster Emile Tepperman. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.

This week, we have The Walking Dead, an episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater that first aired on May 20, 1976. The Mystery Theater was part of the radio drama revival of the 1970s and aired more than 1,000 episodes over CBS from 1974 to 1982. This episode was written by pulp writer Alfred Bester, who was best known for his science fiction. Find…

This week we have “The Man with the Stolen Face,” the July 15, 1945, episode of The Sealed Book. The short-lived program aired just 26 episodes from March to September 1945. The episodes were written by Robert Arthur, who wrote dozens of stories for the pulps. He was also a prolific writer for many radio series, including the better-known Mysteriou…

This week we have “The Black Angel,” an episode of Suspense, that first aired on January 24, 1948. The story is based on the 1943 Cornell Woolrich novel of the same name. The novel was reworked from two earlier Woolrich pulp stories: “Murder in Wax,” first published in the March 1935 issue of Dime Detective and “Face Mask,” which first appeared in …

This week, we have an episode of Murder and Mr. Malone, also known as the Amazing Mr. Malone. This episode, Mr. Morgan the Cheat, first aired in 1948. The series was based on the character created by mystery writer Craig Rice and had two separate runs on radio, one from 1947 to 1948, and a second one from 1940 to 1950, both over ABC. For more from …

This week, we have The Case of the Malevolent Medic, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. This version of Nero Wolfe aired over NBC from 1950 to 1951 and starred Sydney Greenstreet. This episode was first broadcast on February 23, 1951. Find our store at AThrillingPublication.com or visit BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts for more informatio…

This week, we have “The Man Who Never Existed,” the debut episode of The Green Lama. It aired over CBS on June 5, 1949. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.

This week we have “Two Sharp Knives,” an episode ofSuspense, one of the most popular shows of the old-time radio era. This episode first aired on December 22, 1942. The episode is based on a 1934 short story by pulp legend Dashiell Hammett.Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.…

This week, we have “Soft Spot,” an episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. It first aired on September 1, 1950, over CBS. Gerald Mohr stars as Marlowe. For more on Thrilling Detective Pulp Tales, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/thrilling-detectives-1/.

This week, we have Future Eye, an episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater that first aired on July 19, 1976. This episode was written by pulp writer Alfred Bester. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.

This week, we have The Case of the Hasty Will, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe, firstbroadcast on March 2, 1951. Find our store at AThrillingPublication.com or visit BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts for more information.

This week, we have “The Double Cross,” an episode of Hashknife Hartley. The series was based on the stories of pulp legend W.C. Tuttle, who also narrated the series. The short-lived series ran over the Mutual network from July 1950 to January 1951. This recording is from a later run picked up by the Armed Forces Radio Service. For more from Tuttle,…

This week, we have an episode of Dark Fantasy, Funeral Arrangements Completed. It first aired on May 15, 1942. For more from Brick Pickle Media, visit BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts.

This week we have an episode of Escape, Eye of Evil. The episode originally aired on July 17, 1954. For more from Brick Pickle Media, visit BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts.

This week, we have “The Quite Magpie,” an episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. It first aired on August 11, 1950, over CBS. Gerald Mohr stars as Marlowe. For more on Thrilling Detective Pulp Tales, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/thrilling-detectives-1/.

This week we have “Love’s Lovely Counterfeit,” an episode of Suspense that first aired on January 17, 1948. It stars James Cagney and is based on a novel of the same name by James M. Cain. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.

This week, we have an episode of George Bruce’s Air Stories, a 1932 syndicated series that told stories from World War I, written by pulp legend George Bruce. These stories were adapted from Bruce’s stories in Aces magazine. Find more about The Beginner’s Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.…

This week, we have Murder Castle, an episode of Lights Outwritten by Arch Oboler. This episode first aired on August 3, 1943, over CBS. The story is based on the real-life Chicago serial killer H.H. Holmes. Find more about The Beginner’s Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.…

This week, we have The Case of the Killer Cards, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. This version of Nero Wolfe aired over NBC from 1950 to 1951 and starred Sydney Greenstreet. This episode was first broadcast on January 12, 1951. For more on The Best of Thrilling Detective, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/best-of-thrilling-detective…

This week we have the July 14, 1944, episode of The Weird Circle, “The Phantom Picture.” Find more about The Beginner’s Guide to Pulp Fiction, Volume 2 at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide2/.

This week we have an episode of The Black Castle, “Escape to Death,” from December 16, 1942. The Black Castle aired from 1942 to 1944 over the Mutual network. It was hosted by and starred the multi-talented Don Douglas in all roles. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.…

This week we have “The Merry Widower,” an episode of Suspense, one of the most popular shows of the old-time radio era. Suspense aired over CBS from 1942 to 1962. This episode first aired on October 12, 1944, and is based on a short story by Roy Vickers. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.…

This week, we have The Case of the Calculated Risk, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. This version of Nero Wolfe aired over NBC from 1950 to 1951 and starred Sydney Greenstreet. This episode was first broadcast on January 19, 1951. For more on The Best of Thrilling Detective, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/best-of-thrilling-detect…

This week, we have Elixir No. 4, an episode of Inner Sanctum. This episode was first broadcast over CBS on February 12, 1948. It was written by prolific pulpster Emile Tepperman. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.

This week we have a tale from Edgar Allan Poe, born this month in 1809. Our episode features Revenge, a 1945 episode of The Haunting Hour, inspired by Poe’s poem Annabel Lee. For more on Pulp With a Bite, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulp-with-a-bite/

This week we have a tale from Edgar Allan Poe, born this week in 1809. Our episode features The Fall of the House of Usher, the August 29, 1943, episode of The Weird Circle, based on Poe’s story of the same name. For more on Pulp With a Bite, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulp-with-a-bite/.

This week, we have “The Glass Donkey,” an episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. It first aired on July 28, 1950, over CBS. Gerald Mohr stars as Marlowe. For more on Thrilling Detective Pulp Tales, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/thrilling-detectives-1/.

This week, we have The Case of the Midnight Ride, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. This version of Nero Wolfe aired over NBC from 1950 to 1951 and starred Sydney Greenstreet. This episode was first broadcast on March 16, 1951. For more on The Best of Thrilling Detective, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/best-of-thrilling-detective-…

As we close out 2023, we’re replaying our most popular episode of the year. It’s Edgar Allan Poe’s The Gold Bug as it was presented on Family Theater on October 5, 1949. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.

This week, we have the December 24, 1975, episode of the CBSRadio Mystery Theater. It’s their adaptation of the classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol. The Mystery Theater was part of the radio drama revival of the 1970s and aired more than 1,000 episodes over CBS from 1974 to 1982. For more on Deck the Pulps, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/de…

This week, we have some holiday humor, featuring the legendary Bud Abbott & Lou Costello. It’s the 1945 Christmas episode of the Abbott & Costello Show as it aired over NBC on December 20, 1945. For more on Deck the Pulps, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/deck-the-pulps/.

This week, we have the December 25, 1951, episode of the Mysterious Traveler, entitled, simply, “Christmas Story.” For more on Deck the Pulps, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/deck-the-pulps/.

This week, we have Two Plus Two Equals Death, an episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater that first aired on April 29, 1976. It was written by pulp writer Alfred Bester. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://brickpicklemedia.com/pulpguide/.

This week we have something a little different, a Thanksgiving comedic treat from Jack Benny. It’s his November 21, 1943, episode, “Jack Dreams He is a Turkey.” Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemedia.com/podcasts/.

This week we have “The Screaming Woman,” an episode of Suspense, one of the most popular shows of the old-time radio era. Based on a Ray Bradbury story, this episode aired on March 1, 1955. It was the second time Suspense had produced this Thanksgiving story, with the original version broadcast on November 25, 1948. Silvia Richards adapted the stor…

This week, we have The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds, an episode of the New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. This version of Nero Wolfe aired over NBC from 1950 to 1951 and starred Sydney Greenstreet. This episode was first broadcast on March 9, 1951. For more on The Best of Thrilling Detective, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/best-of-thrilling-det…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. Today we offer the final episode of the series. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https://brickpicklemed…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https:…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https:…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https:…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https:…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https:…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https:…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https:…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https:…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https:…

To wrap up the month, we’re offering the 1932 radio serial of Frankenstein. Obviously designed to capitalize on the Frankenstein mania caused by the Universal film, this version of the classic story from George Edwards is told in 13 episodes. We will be airing an episode every day leading up to Halloween. Find more from Brick Pickle Pulps at https:…