Best Neighbor Democracy Podcasts (2024)

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THE FRONT MAN (PTS 1 and 2) 59:49

20m ago59:49

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Each episode of The Whistler began with the sound of footsteps and a person whistling.[1] (The Saint radio series with Vincent Price used a similar opening.) The haunting signature theme tune was composed by Wilbur Hatch and featured Dorothy Roberts whistling with an orchestra.[2] A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of …

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THE BIG MAKE and THE BIG PAIR DRAGNET 56:05

2h ago56:05

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Check out or brand new (2024) website at www.bestof101stories.com and visit some new 2episodes at any one of our 11 1001 podcasts!By me

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THE BIG CHECK and THE BIG POISON DRAGNET 59:23

1h ago59:23

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One of old time radio's most popular shows, Dragnet, starring Jack Webb, was a dramatized police procedure show showing as accurately as possible the real work of Los Angeles police detectives at work in the 50's. Join us at our website at www.Bestof1001Stories.com and get hundreds of stories from 11 of our 1001 shows.…

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A COUNTRY'S DEMOCRACY THREATENED DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT 30:00

18m ago30:00

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Steve heads for an unnamed South American country in which the facist leader running for election has just been shot by an American. His mission: to find out what's going on. Stop by our new (2024) website www.bestof1oo1stories.com and nrowse our archives and shows. You are bound to find lots of radio shows you will enjoy!…

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OPERATION HOTFOOT and SUSPICIOUS EXPLOSION DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT 59:17

12d ago59:17

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Two great episodes from Dangerous Assignment now-Enjoy!And visit or new website at www.bestof1001stories.com Hint- Look for the micrphone symbol at lower right of home page and leave us an audio message which I will replay. Example- Hi Jon, this is ----- from .... ......., I'm a huge 1001 stories fan....and I signed up for your mailing list! Keep u…

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CHINA SEA SMUGGLING and ASSIGNMENT GHOST HUNTERS DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT 54:12

3d ago54:12

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The very best in old time rdio entertainment, Dangerous Assignment inspired the James Bond stories which came later. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com and find all our shows and episodes there. A new hint: Try searching 1001 Classic Short Stories for "Jack London Stories" and in a minute or so you'll be rewarded.…

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A STOLEN TREATY and THE UNDERGROUND PRESS and ASK A GUY TO SHOOT YOU DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT 1:13:22

6d ago1:13:22

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Steve Mitchell takes us on another two missions to keep the world safe for democracy. Check out our new website at www.Bestof1001Stories.com,scroll down, and sign up for our newsletter. Each show is searchable- example- try 1001 Heroes search "In Search of" or "Urban Legends". Wait a minute- it will give you all of nthem.…

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43: Genocide In the Name of Democracy - The French Revolution and the Extermination of the Catholic Vendèe 32:26

8d ago32:26

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The justification to single out and exterminate another group of people can come from any group coalesced around any ideological system of belief, be it religious or secular in nature. In Revolutionary France, the secular forces of the newly established French Republic were threatened on all sides by the old system of empire they had just overthrow…

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LIFE CAN BE MURDER and GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 58:46

10d ago58:46

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Life Can Be Murder- Marlowe meets a girl named Marney carr in a bar and becomes involved in a murder investigation when she disappears Good Neighbor Policy- Crossed wires on Marlowe'sparty line lead to a robber, a murder, and the Los Angeles library...By me

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SOLDIERS OF THE PRESS THE BOMBING OF NAVARENO BAY AND 3 OTHER ACCOUNTS (SEE NOTES) 54:33

13d ago54:33

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Soldiers of the Press was a WWII era radio show created by United Press to highlight the bravery of their imbedded reporters. The eyewitness accounts are voiced by actors but are the actual written accounts of the "Soldiers of the Press"- all heroes, and very intersting history. Henry Burrell- The Bombing of Navareno Bay Robert Miller- The Men of G…

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SOLDIERS OF THE PRESS HEROISM IN ORAN AND 3 MORE ACCOUNTS (SEE NOTES) 1:10:05

17d ago1:10:05

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1001 Radio Days Summer Special- Soldiers of the Press Todays Accounts: Leo Disher: Heroism in Oran Robert T. Bellam Japanese Prisoners William Tyree: The Pacific Theater Frank Havlett- Fall of Bataan Ned Russell: The Seige of Stuka

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42: Anti-Gay Idaho - A History of Proposition 1 1:06:56

18d ago1:06:56

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The rallying cry of the pro Prop 1 crowd was "stop gay special rights." They felt that if gay people in Idaho were labeled a minority officially, they'd be protected from discrimination in the workplace and other public organizations like schools and libraries. They said gay people were not a minority like black people or Latinos because they chose…

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SOLDIERS OF THE PRESS BOMBERS OVER HAIPHONG ( PLUS 3 MORE ACCOUNTS (SEE NOTES) 57:19

20d ago57:19

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SUMMER WWII SPECIAL Soldiers of the Press was a WWII Radio show which featured dramatized accounts of actual war correspondents who were engaged in every theater of the war. Many are fascinating histories which haven't received much retelling but which were very important to the war. Today: Robert P Martin Bombers Over Haiphong Leo Disher- A Letter…

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THE EMBEZZLER and THE SCHEMERS BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 59:05

24d ago59:05

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The Embezzler- Barrie heads to a small town to track down a man who embezzled money from a local bank The Schemers- Barrie is hired to find $200,000 which was stolen by a corporate treasurer.By me

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ZERO HOUR BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 29:35

27d ago29:35

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Zero Hour- Barrie heads for a Vermont Ski Resort to investigate a two year-old attempted murder with 4 suspects and no proofBy me

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41: The Bracero Program - Mexican Nationals Enduring Discrimination in WWII Era Idaho and The Pacific Northwest 1:20:08

1M ago1:20:08

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From 1942 until 1948, Mexican citizens came to the United States at the behest of the federal government to fill the labor gaps created by the increased need for agricultural production during WWII. They bolstered the agricultural economy of the United States and proved an asset to the development of our nation, but they also face rampant racism an…

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THE HARRIED HEIRESS MATTER and THE FLASK OF DEATH MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 41:22

1M ago41:22

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The Harried Heiress Matter-Johnny needs to find a beneficiary and heiress before she marries a ruthless gold digger The Flask of Death Matter- A project to build technology for private space flights is running into trouble after a spate of unexpected deathsBy me

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THE RED ROCK MATTER and THE CANNED CANARY MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 40:50

1M ago40:50

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The Red Rock Matter-A body missing for eight years is found and evidence suggests that the man was murdered by his partner and beneficiary The Canned Canary Matter-Johnny is on a mission to track down the stolen Canary Diamonds worth over $450,000.By me

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40: Reintroduction - Hi I'm Mark Iverson... 8:57

2M ago8:57

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By IdaHistory - Mark Iverson

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THE MYSTERY GIRL MATTER and THE MAN WHO WAITS MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 46:03

2M ago46:03

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The Myswtery Gal Matter- Johnny receives a call from his girlfriend Meg asking for help The Man Who Waits Matter- A thief that Johnny helped arrest in his early days gets out and says he's ready to claim the hidden loot Johnny could never findBy me

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THE FATAL SWITCH MATTER and THE PHONY PHONE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 45:36

1M ago45:36

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The Fatal Switch Matter- Johnny investigates the death of a young inventor The Phony Phone Matter- A man's factory explodes. its obviously arson. But the obvious suspect uses Johnny for his own purposes. Enjoy The Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner radio show at 1001 Stories From The Old West.By me

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THE CASE OF BUGS MORAN AND AL CAPONE- 3 EPISODE SERIES- GANGBUSTERS 1:11:58

2M ago1:11:58

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This is the story of the infamous Valentine's day Massacre and the day the FBI caught up with Bugs Moran and Al Capone.

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THE CASE OF THE ALCATRAZ PRISON RIOT and THE KIDNAPPED PAYMASTER GANGBUSTERS 51:06

2M ago51:06

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Gangbusters was a popular true crime show on radiop from 1936 to 1957 and featured true stories from the files of the FBI, A Russian college ski trip meets disaster in the Ural Mountains in 1959 and experts are not sure to this day what happened- Enjoy 'The Dyatlov Pass Incident' beginning Fri May 31st (early am) at 1001 Heroes "Best of" series…

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THE DEADLY SWAMP MATTER and THE SILVER QUEEN MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 48:41

2M ago48:41

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The Deadly Swamp Matter: Johnny returns to Missouri to catch the murderer of a young mother he met on a previous trip and winds up the prisoner of 4 killers The Silver Queen Matter: Johnny's hearthrob Meg moves to a new place and calls Johnny to stop a murdererBy me

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THE DOUBLE EXPOSURE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 25:15

2M ago25:15

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Johnny investigates a beneficiary wjho claims he never received his insurance check even though the company has a record of it....By me

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39: Self-Emancipated - George Washington's Relentless Hunt for Martha's Personal Servant Ona Maria Judge 1:29:07

2M ago1:29:07

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This podcast contains mature themes and language - Parental Advisory AdvisedBy IdaHistory - Mark Iverson

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THE ALVIN'S ALFRED MATTER and THE LOOK BEFORE THE LEAP MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 49:47

2M ago49:47

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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 SIDEWINDER MATTER and THE P.O. MATTER YOURS TRULY,JOHNNY DOLLAR 46:31

2M ago46:31

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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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38: From Mormonism to Social Media Sensation - A Conversation with Lindsay Van Allen, Host of the City Cast Boise Podcast and Tik Tok Persona Socialistly Awkward 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

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This conversation is intended for adults and contains mature subject matter and language.By IdaHistory - Mark Iverson

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THE BURNING DESIRE MATTER and THE HELPLESS HAM MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR 48:56

2M ago48:56

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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 SUDDEN WEALTH MATTER and THE REAL MYSTERY MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR 50:27

2M ago50:27

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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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EDGAR BERGEN AND CHARLIE McCARTHY W GUESTS MARGARET O'BRIEN AND JACK BENNY 58:15

3M ago58:15

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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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EDGAR BERGEN & CHARLIE McCARTHY W GUESTS WC FIELDS AND ROY ROGERS 56:38

3M ago56:38

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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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37: A Conversation with Idaho's Own Naked Neighbor - Innovative Artist, Advocate and Warrior Woman! 1:04:47

3M ago1:04:47

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This episode contains adult language and subject matter, parental advisory is advised.By IdaHistory - Mark Iverson

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MAIL CALL GROUCHO MARX, BETTY GRABLE, AND JUDY GARLAND 1:03:46

3M ago1:03:46

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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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THE BIG DEALER and THE BIG KIDNAPPER DRAGNET 1:57:42

3M ago1:57:42

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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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36: Idaho's Libraries are for You, Me, and Those Guys Too - A Conversation With Librarian Molly Nota of the Idaho Library Association and Chelsea Major - Owner of the Lit Room Book Lounge 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

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This week Mark sat down with librarian Molly Nota and bookshop owner Chelsea Major to discuss the importance of literature in defining who we are as individuals and Americans. We discuss Idaho's HB 710, an attempt to censor the materials Idaho's readers can readily access within their public libraries. We discuss the books that have defined us, how…

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THE BIG CONMAN and THE BIG COP KILLER DRAGNET 58:55

3M ago58:55

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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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THE BIG KILLER and THE BIG HOODLUM DRAGNET 58:47

4M ago58:47

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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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ESPIONAGE (FILE ON CAJUNKO) and MISERY CHISELING THIS IS YOUR FBI 57:12

4M ago57:12

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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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AUTO THEFT and MURDER (JOHN DIXON) THIS IS YOUR FBI 1:00:29

4M ago1:00:29

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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 1:00:10

4M ago1:00:10

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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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THE HOT HUNDRED GRAND CAPER and THE DICK FOLEY CAPER ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 59:30

4M ago59:30

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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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THE BUFFALO MATTER and THE FURTHER BUFFALO MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 40:20

4M ago40:20

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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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35: A Conversation with Tomás Baiza, author of Delivery: A Pocho's Accidental Guide to College, Love and Pizza Delivery, and A Purpose to Our Savagery 1:24:20

4M ago1:24:20

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Tomás Baiza is the author of two published books and numerous articles and short stories. He is also an historian and educator. In short, Tomás Baiza is many things and then more. I see him as a bit of a rebel, but he's also a family man. I could apply more labels to him, but it's hardly necessary, he puts so much of himself onto every page he writ…

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THE LEUMAS MATTER and THE LITTLE MAN WHO WAS THERE MATTER YOURS TRULY JD 43:30

4M ago43:30

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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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34: A Conversation with Dean Worbois - Author of Gay Bars in Boise: 1976 to 2021 1:25:41

4M ago1:25:41

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This conversation includes material that is not appropriate for children.By IdaHistory - Mark Iverson

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THE EMBARKADERO MATTER and THE BACKFIRE THAT BACKFIRED MATTER YOURS TRULY, JD 40:44

4M ago40:44

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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 LOST BY A HAIR MATTER and THE NIGHT IN PARIS MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 38:50

4M ago38:50

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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 57:27

4M ago57:27

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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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