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The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration of what the body can do. In this episode, host Nora McInerny sits down with fitness personality Ivylis Rivera, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Chronic Migraine while holding onto her passion for movement. Ivylis opens up about the struggle of staying active while facing the fear of triggering a headache or migraine attack and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward—a resilience that carried her through the challenging journey of finding a Chronic Migraine treatment plan that worked for her. Join Nora and Ivylis as they explore the concept of “soft living,” a philosophy Ivylis embraces—staying active, listening to your body, and building trust in oneself. Click here for Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, or visit https://abbv.ie/prescribing_info See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lux Radio Theater - Five Graves to Cairo 47:16

16 hours ago47:16

47:16

Corporal John Bramble is the sole survivor of a British tank crew after Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Korps capture Tobruk in June of 1942 and pursue the British into Egypt. He stumbles across the North African desert into the town of Sidi Halfaya, where he finds the Empress of Britain, a small, isolated hotel owned by Farid. The only other employee is the French chambermaid Mouche, as the cook fled with the British, and the waiter Davos was killed the night before by German bombing. Shortly after entering the hotel, Bramble passes out from his wounds, exhaustion, and the desert heat. Farid, the hotel owner, quickly hides the unconscious Bramble from the swiftly advancing Germans, who eventually take over the hotel to use as headquarters for Field Marshal Rommel and his staff.…

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The Line-Up - The Cop Killer 28:07

16 hours ago28:07

28:07

Detective Ben Guthrie escorts the elderly witness Charlie to the viewing area at the police line-up for the identification of suspects in the murder of an undercover narcotics officer named Fisher. At the end of the session, a Police Sergeant takes Charlie to look at some mug shots, while Ben goes to see Captain Bill Walters. Bill asks "did old Charlie identify any of them?" Ben replies "no, but we will keep trying. I'll have the boys keep calling him in. Charlie can keep looking at every narcotics suspect we've got. Are you sure this old bum can identify the three men?" Bill says "Charlie says he can, but I don't know. He was under the bridge when the car pulled up and stopped". Ben asks "did he actually see the men kill Fisher?" Bill says "no, but he heard the shot, looked up, and saw the three men lift Fisher over the railing and drop him into the riverbed".…

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Let George Do It - Red Spots in the Snow 27:44

1 day ago27:44

27:44

Herbert Judson, a famous movie director that has recently received a threating letter, hires George as a bodyguard. George is to accompany Mr. Judson at a ski resort named Snow Valley Lodge. George and Brooksie take the morning flight to Snow Valley. Upon arriving, they meet with Mr. Judson for lunch. George asks "how were you threatened, Mr. Judson?" He shows George a note slipped under his door that says "Better keep your promises if you expect to remain healthy". George asks "what promises does this allude to?" Judson replies "I have no idea". Subsequently, the waitress arrives at their table. She says "Mr. Valentine, this note was left for you with the desk clerk". He opened it. It contained an old picture of George from an advertisement, and says "If this is you, you're wasting your time. A man must pay for his sins and you can't stop it".…

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The FBI in Peace and War - Strangle Hold 20:14

1 day ago20:14

20:14

Steven, a Police Officer, is speaking with Earl Decker at the station about his relationship with Linda Jessup, a coworker. Steven says "Linda was lying to you about Marty Jessup. Marty was actually her husband, not her brother. Now, tell me your story from the beginning". Decker says "one night, about two months ago, Linda and I were working late, taking inventory on the fur coats. When we finished, she seemed very tired that evening, so I suggested we stop for a drink before I drove her home. At the bar, I could tell there was something on her mind. She was normally laughing and friendly, but that night she was quiet, restless, and drinking more than normal. After asking her several times what was wrong, she finally admitted to taking 2,800 dollars of the store's money. She said that Marty was in trouble with some gamblers, and had to pay up".…

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Escape - Affair at Mandrake 22:26

3 days ago22:26

22:26

British Colonel Guy Baker stood on the beach at Dunkirk, watching what was left of his battle-weary troops wait their turn to board the little boats back to England. While inspecting the captured prisoners, Colonel Baker notices one that looks identical to someone he knew before. He asks him a question, but the prisoner replies that he does not understand English. The Colonel says "Sergeant Major Holloway, shoot that man!" Holloway replies "no sir, I cannot. It's against the King's regulations to kill a prisoner of war". Colonel says "that man is a traitor, I will prove it to you. Get his service book". His name according to his German service book is Wilfred Dorf, a name not familiar to Colonel Baker. He says "I could have sworn he was a childhood friend from London named Ferdy Shotz. It seems that I must have made a mistake".…

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The Black Museum - A 32 Caliber Bullet 23:27

3 days ago23:27

23:27

On a London street, a dark sedan with three young men inside, named Jack, Matty, and Rod drove slowly into the stream of traffic. Rod is the youngest, at only 17 years of age. Jack asks "You got everything straight, Rod?" Rod replies "sure, I'll stay in the car until you signal it's all clear, then I'll go in with you". A parking spot was found on the street near the jewelry store. Jack and Matty leave the car and start walking down the street. The jewelry store seemed very busy, so they walked past a few steps, then turned around to see Rod going into the store. Jack and Matty ran in behind him. Matty says "Rod, what's the idea? Rod says "you signaled didn't you?" Jack says "never mind, let's do it. All right everybody, this is a hold-up! Over against that wall! Everybody, these guns are loaded".…

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Casey, Crime Photographer - The Loaded Dice 24:45

4 days ago24:45

24:45

Casey's friend Steve Drake calls Casey at 6:00 AM to tell him that he needs help. He says "will you come to my apartment right away? I live at Adeline Gardens, the Barkley House 4A. I think I'm in a bad jam. Hurry over here". Casey says "I'll be there as soon as I can throw some clothes on". A few minutes later, Casey arrives at his apartment. Steve says "thanks for coming over so quickly. I need to show you something". Steve shows Casey a bloody knife on his floor. Steve says "I found this, but I haven't touched it. Earlier, I was asleep and thought I heard my door close so I got up to investigate. My door was unlocked, but I locked it before going to sleep. Someone left the knife here, but I looked around and no one had been stabbed here, and nothing looked out of place."…

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Mr. Chameleon - The Case of the Blood-Stained Dollar Bills 27:02

4 days ago27:02

27:02

Hubert VanDyke has found dead in his apartment. Mr. Chameleon and Detective Sergeant Dave Arnold are investigating. Dave says "He has been dead for several hours, shot between 1:00 and 2:00 AM, but one heard the shot. The other tenants are away for the weekend". Mr. Chameleon says "could it be that Silvia Southerland is in town?" Dave replies "do you think she was involved?" Chameleon says "I am almost positive. She has been constantly seen with VanDyke recently. She was seen with Archie Clyde six months ago, and he was found murdered". Dave says "Her chauffeur was found shot to death on the waterfront just last week". Chameleon says "when Archie and her chauffeur were found, they were each holding a one dollar bill in their hand. Look at what is sticking out of VanDyke's vest pocket, a blood-stained one dollar bill".…

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Pat Novak, For Hire - Fleet Lady 30:22

6 days ago30:22

30:22

Pat was just about to close his office for the day when a short man walked in. He said "my name is Jackie Gregg, and I'm a jockey. I am supposed to be riding a horse tomorrow in the sixth race named Fleet Lady, but she has disappeared. I will pay you two hundred dollars to find her. Someone took her in a van, and I followed them down here to the waterfront. Do you think you can you find Fleet Lady?" Pat said "I don't know, who owns her?" Jackie says "a woman named Sybil Thornton. She may be mixed up in this". Pat says "why steal your own horse?" Jackie says "I don't know, maybe she is a ringer. Anyway, if you can't find her on the waterfront, maybe you can try looking around the track, ask around there". Pat agreed to it and took Jackie's two hundred dollars, but something felt phony about this job.…

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Inspector Thorne - The Empty Ashtray Murder Case 27:38

6 days ago27:38

27:38

In the library of a palatial estate, Hortense Fremont is looking through the contents of her wall safe. She hears the door to the room open, and says "oh, it's you. Why are you looking at me so strangely?" Suddenly, she screams "you are choking me!", and falls to the floor. Later, Inspector Thorne is speaking to the late Hortense's brother, Barrett. He says "I understand that Hortense actually owned this house, but she gave it to you?" Barrett replies "no, she only allowed us to live here, my daughter Jennifer, and her husband live here with me. Hortense preferred to live in a hotel suite". Inspector Thorne says "I know it is difficult for you, Mr. Fremont, but I need to see the body and the scene of the crime". Barrett says "yes, you need to come outside with me". Thorne says "outside?" Barrett says "yes, she is along this path, just outside the gate".…

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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Lonesome Reunion 27:43

7 days ago27:43

27:43

Philip is on commercial flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix, Arizona. Miss Kaye Gordon has hired him to pick up a suitcase from her brother, Joe Gordan, and return it to her. For this task, Philip would earn two hundred dollars cash. Philip's plane lands at 3 o'clock and by 3:15, he is in Room 111 of the Granada Hotel, meeting with Joe Gordon. As he hands Marlowe the suitcase, Joe says "inside are stocks and bonds that are worthless to anyone else, as they are non-negotiable. However, to my competitors this information is priceless". Marlowe asks "what exactly is your line, Mr. Gordon?" He says "I'm a broker that likes to bet on longshots. Take the suitcase now, Mr. Marlowe, and don't let it go until you meet with my sister in Los Angeles. I'm paying you to stay away from my enemies, and they play rough...real rough, so watch your step".…

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The Whistler - Legacy of Death 29:30

7 days ago29:30

29:30

Ten years ago, Henry Mitchell, a biologist, married Martha Hollister, the widow of a wealthy cotton grower. Martha continued to direct the business of the cotton plantation with the aid of Henry as the overseer. She had one child from her previous marriage, a girl named Doreen. Now, Martha lies on her deathbed, growing weaker. She says to Henry "it won't be long now. There is something I must tell you about Doreen. She is 21 now, and is thinking of marriage. As she grows older, she becomes more strange each day. She must be watched over and guarded, until she reaches the age of 30. She has inherited something terrible from her father's side of the family". Henry says "what is it Martha, insanity?" Martha says "not exactly, but more of a strong tendency or powerful urge to kill someone. If it hasn't happened by the age of 30, then, she will be safe".…

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The Molle Mystery Theater - Goodbye Darling 25:56

8 days ago25:56

25:56

Cruising on a suburban highway are Curtis Tabor, at the wheel, and Mrs. Lilly Lucas discussing the details of their plot. As they draw near to her home, Lilly tells Curtis to let her out about a block away, so her husband George will not see her getting out of the car. George and Lilly have been having some financial troubles, so George had previously suggested that they rent out one of their bedrooms to a tenant. Lilly pretends to call the newspaper to place the ad, but in fact it has already been placed earlier. Of course, Curtis comes to their front door "in response to the ad". As Lilly is supposedly showing Curtis around the home, he quietly tells her "don't forget to go to the Motor Vehicle Bureau tomorrow to get your learner's permit so I can teach you to drive. We have to make it look like an accident, Lilly".…

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The Man Called X - Report from the Arctic 20:56

8 days ago20:56

20:56

Dr. Kempinski, a meteorologist that has led an 18 month expedition to the Arctic, has recently arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and wants to talk to Ken Thurston in Washington D.C. When the call came through, Dr. Kempinski says to Ken "when we disembarked the ship, we noticed that all of our data from 18 months in the Arctic has disappeared, and our geologist Dr. Roberts was found dead in his cabin". Ken asks "where can I find you?" Dr. Kempinski replies "I am onboard the Argonaut in the Plymouth Harbor". Ken takes a flight to Boston, rents a car, and drives to Plymouth Harbor. Once onboard the Argonaut, he meets Dr. Colwell, who tells Ken that Dr. Kempinski is onshore and will be back soon. Later, when he returns, he tells Ken that Dr. Robert's autopsy has disclosed the reason for his death.…

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective - The Jean Cooper Murder Case 28:28

9 days ago28:28

28:28

In Central Park, a girl gets run over by a car driven by a young guy. The guy stops, and is standing over the girl, saying "I swear that I didn't do this, I loved her. Someone pushed her into the street in front of my car". A police officer is quickly at the scene. A short time later, the ambulance arrives. The officer says to the ambulance driver "you're too late". The ambulance driver says "Central Park is turning into a graveyard. The gangster Geno Scarbo just got shot full of holes a few minutes ago". A couple of days later, Richard is in his office talking to Helen over the phone when a man walks in and says "Mr. Diamond, I want to hire you. My son is being held on a manslaughter charge, but he didn't do it. The girl, Jean Cooper, was shoved in front of his car. My name is Earl Cook and my son's name is Tom. He is at the Fifth Precinct Police Station".…

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Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - A Time to Kill 29:03

9 days ago29:03

29:03

Leaving Grand Central Station, Barrie was stepping into his car when he noticed a pretty woman named Cerise sitting in the passenger seat. She said "I hid in your car to escape the Dragon, a repulsive little man who followed me from Connecticut". Barrie asks "where is Mr. Repulsive now?" She says "behind us in the grey coupe, waiting for us to leave so that he can follow". Barrie says "I can fix that" as he starts to step out of the car. She says "please, no violence, just take me away from here". The grey car followed them for many blocks, then through the Holland Tunnel and into New Jersey. Barrie pulled off the highway and drove on rough side roads, with the grey coupe still behind. The Dragon started firing shots at them, with one bullet breaking the back window and hitting Barrie in the elbow. Suddenly, a loud crash is heard.…

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater - Key to Murder 43:33

10 days ago43:33

43:33

On a cold wintery day in the living room of a four-story brownstone boarding house, owner Rachel James and her closest friend, Minerva Hall are having a much needed cup of tea and talking about the recent departure of a few of her tenants. Rachel says "Two of my tenants have left, and another, Mrs. Parker, is concerned about living here after Mr. Carson's suicide. Having three empty rooms now, and maybe another soon, I'm not sure I can make ends meet". Just then, Police Lieutenant Mike Forbes of the Homicide Division rang the doorbell. Rachel invited him in to the living room. He says "I am here investigating the death of Harold Carson". Rachel says "you mean his suicide?" He says "the fact of the matter is that it was not suicide. Harold Carson was murdered."…

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The Lives of Harry Lime - Three Farthings for Your Thoughts 27:14

10 days ago27:14

27:14

Harry is sitting in a pub in Liverpool, when he noticed a familiar young woman arguing with the bartender. After the bartender grew annoyed and brushed her aside, she suddenly pulled out a gun from her purse and told everyone to put their hands up, and empty their pockets onto her table, one person at a time. She says "I just want your coins, you can keep the paper money". Everyone, in turn, did as they were told, including the bartender, who brought her the coins from the cash register. She gathered everything into her purse, and left the pub saying "if anyone follows me, they will be shot". A few minutes later, Harry paid his bar tab, and left. As he was walking down the street, he suddenly remembers the young woman's name. She was Helen Bartlett, Bill Bartlett's wife. Bill was just sent to prison for bank robbery.…

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Gruesome Spectacle Matter 20:01

11 days ago20:01

20:01

Ed Barron from Tri-state Life and Casualty Insurance of New York calls Johnny to tell him his friend, Tommy Hargrave, has died in a car accident near his summer lodge. He had a significant amount of insurance, and his wife was the beneficiary. Johnny asks "did Tommy and his wife get along alright?" Ed says "no, not really, however, I'm sure that this should just be a routine investigation. Please, just go up there and help her. The place is called Shadow Hill, near the town of Bethel, New York". When Johnny arrived at Shadow Hill, it turned out to be a beautiful summer lodge, sitting high on a hill near a private lake. On the narrow, winding road down to the lake, he found the place where a car took a corner too quickly, and rolled over on its side. Johnny stopped his car to look, when an older man jumped out from a hidden car nearby and pointed an old 30-30 rifle at him!…

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The Adventures of Rocky Jordan - Desert Betrayal 29:07

11 days ago29:07

29:07

On a particularly hot evening in Cairo, Rocky made his way toward the Nile river lagoon, hoping to catch a cool breeze. As he drew near, he heard the muezzin call the Muslim faithful to prayer from the minaret of the mosque. Not wanting to interfere, he hid in a small passageway that led to the winding stairs of the minaret. He waited until the sounds from the street told him that the prayers were complete. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream and looked up to see the bearded muezzin in his long flowing robes tumbling headlong down the stairs. The red splotches from stab wounds were spreading on his white robe. Rocky ran to him to help stop the bleeding, when he noticed another individual wearing a robe and heavy black field boots walking down the stairs toward him saying "this does not concern you". He then pulled out a Lugar and bashed Rocky across his face.…

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Mr. District Attorney - The Case of the Bank Killer 26:41

12 days ago26:41

26:41

At 8:30 in the morning, before the 10:00 AM opening of the First National Bank, two robbers named Willie and Patterson encounter the bank manager, J. T. Barnes, as he is stepping out for some breakfast. They tell him to go back into the bank and call everyone out to the lobby. They announce that this is a robbery and tell everyone to line up against the wall. Willie tells the manager to tie up the employee’s hands, as Patterson goes into the vault to get the cash. About that time, the bank guard steps out of the manager's office and begins to pull his gun, but Willie shoots and kills him. The robbers run out the front door and down the street as the bank's alarm rings. A short time later, Mr. District Attorney and the police appear and start questioning Mr. Barnes. He says "they must have known all about how a bank operates. They had everything down just right".…

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Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons - The Case of Murder and the Bloodstained Necklace 24:40

12 days ago24:40

24:40

A man named Austin is knocking at Mrs. Grace Bradley's door in the Metropolitan Hotel. A bellboy is bringing a pitcher of ice water and some glasses to her room. Mr. Austin says "is that ice water for Mrs. Bradley? I don't think she is in. I have been knocking on her door for the past five minutes, with no answer. I have an appointment with her". The bellboy says "that is strange, she just told me on the phone to bring this up right away". Austin asked "do you have a key to this room? We better check to see if she is alright". The bellboy opened the door, and they started looking around the room. Mr. Austin stopped and said "set that tray down and get ahold of the police, quickly". The bellboy asked him "why, what is the matter?" and Austin said "look behind the screen". There lay the body of Mrs. Bradley, dead, with a bullet hole through her neck.…

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This is Your FBI - The Desert Dictator 24:50

13 days ago24:50

24:50

In the Arizona desert, two older gentleman and a girl are sitting around a campfire, watching the sun go down until dark. Doctor Harold is an archeologist, Miss Larrie, is his niece, and Mason is their guide. They are in the desert to study ancient Indian culture. The three soon hear a wolf howling somewhere nearby, as their horses start to become nervous. Mason goes out to check on them, when suddenly, a stranger appears out of the darkness holding a gun. Larrie notices the stranger's arm is bleeding. He asks her for a bandage. It seems that the stranger is an escaped bandit of a bank in Flagstaff. He stole 20 thousand dollars in a running gun battle with the police. The FBI in Flagstaff was notified and Special Agent Blake drove in to confer with Sherriff Hickman.…

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Gang Busters - The Case of John Frederick Benson (The Dakota Badman) 22:16

13 days ago22:16

22:16

At 3:00 AM, on the outskirts of Houston, Texas, at the Palace Grove Modern Tourist Camp, a man crept by the all-night clerk, headed to Cabin 4. Upon entering, he woke Kitty, his girlfriend, who was asleep. She said "Jack, what are you doing here? His name was John Frederick Benson, but she calls him "Jack". He said "They were taking me to the Federal Building this afternoon, and I broke out. I made it out to the freight yards, and have been there for twelve hours. I need you to get a hacksaw to cut my handcuffs off". The next morning, Kitty buys a hacksaw and uses it to remove the handcuffs. He says "I have to find some place to lay low for a while. How about your sister Nora's farm in Kansas?" Kitty says "Allright, if that's what you want". Three weeks later, Jack is working on the farm, but he getting very bored and restless.…

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Jeff Regan, Investigator - The Prodigal Daughter 28:09

14 days ago28:09

28:09

Jeff was called in to Mr. Lyon's office to meet the client, Mr. Carter, who was telling them about his daughter, Patrice. Carter says "she left about five years ago and, since then, I have never heard from her. I can understand, in a way, because ever since her mother died I sent her away to boarding schools. I haven't been the best companion for her, but I want her back Mr. Regan". Jeff says "I can see how you feel". Carter says "I have offered Mr. Lyon a two thousand dollar fee if he can find my daughter. Let me know when you find anything". When Carter leaves, Lyon hands Jeff a train ticket to New Orleans and says "she had a boyfriend next door, but he hasn't seen her in a year. She has another boyfriend in New Orleans and went to see him there. I found that out with two phone calls. Go to New Orleans and bring her back".…

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The Epic Casebook - Murder in the Bag 26:11

14 days ago26:11

26:11

Sergeant Barnes of the Dewhurst Police is relaying the facts of the case to Inspector Carr. He says "A farmer named Tom Ferguson was shot last night when he was returning from a party in the company of a Mr. Flynn, who called for an ambulance. However, Ferguson was deceased by the time the ambulance arrived at the hospital. He lived at Greystone Farm, along with Vera Hammond. a widow, and her 20 year old son, Robert. Vera was a Ferguson before she married. Tom Ferguson was her nephew. The farm was originally owned by Vera's brother, but when he died, Tom inherited it". Inspector Carr asks "Did Tom have a girlfriend?" Barnes says "yes, he was engaged to Evelyn Todd, from a neighboring farm. Once they were married, they planned to live at Greystone, so Vera Hammond and Robert would have had to move out.…

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Screen Guild Theater - The Maltese Falcon 24:35

15 days ago24:35

24:35

A young lady named Miss Wonderly walks into the offices of Spade and Archer, Private Detectives. Miss Wonderly had just told Sam Spade why she needed to employ his services, when Miles Archer enters the room. Sam says "Miss Wonderly just told me her sister Corrine ran away with a guy named Floyd Thursby, and they are here in San Francisco. She wants Corrine away from Thursby because she believes he is dangerous. Miss Wonderly says that has a meeting with Thursby after 8 o'clock tonight in her hotel lobby. Archer agrees to be there to watch over her. Later that night, Police Lieutenant Duffy calls Sam and tells him that his partner Archer has been found in an alley, shot through the heart.…

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The Adventures of Sam Spade - The Sinister Siren Caper 27:06

15 days ago27:06

27:06

A man named Donald Stryker pays a visit to Sam. He tells Sam that a somewhat reliable source has told him that he is a marked man. Stryker tells Sam that a wild-eyed man named George Strutt came to his door last night, and showed him a picture of a pretty girl cut out from a newspaper, with no name or identification. He said "you can still save yourself. Beware the siren song she sings. You are number six, I am five, and the four before us are doomed. Beware of this sinister, redhaired handmaiden of the dark angel". Sam says "Mr. Stryker, are you sure this Strutt isn't some harmless escapee from the local sanitarium?" Stryker says "he isn't, I made some phone calls this morning, he is a quasi-successful cigar salesman downtown, with an apartment on Leavenworth Street. Please, Mr. Spade, I must get to the bottom of this issue".…

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The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - The Bashful Body 28:32

16 days ago28:32

28:32

Mr. Wolfe is generally not too fond of traveling anywhere, but when he gets a call from Mr. Zabro saying that he has a new shipment orchids in his flower shop, he changes his mind. Shortly after the phone call, Mr. Hansen appears at Zabro's Flower Shop wanting his money. Hansen says "I don't like the way you have been avoiding me, Zabro. You have 24 hours to pay me what you owe, or I will be the owner of this flower shop". Later, Hansen's niece, Enid, pays a visit. Hansen says "he is not here, John Arndt. His job is to take care of my orchids. I suppose he believes when he marries you, he won't need a job anymore, since you will inherit my estate. I have instructed my lawyers to add a codicil to my will to say that all my money goes to you, but only if you do not marry John Arndt now or in the future. I will sign that codicil as soon as it is ready".…

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Box 13 - The Better Man 26:59

16 days ago26:59

26:59

Dan Holiday accepts a dinner invitation from the wealthy Mr. Charles Winthrop. After the dinner, Mr. Winthrop has a proposition for Dan. He says "somewhere in this city I have hidden a packet containing 100 one thousand dollar bills. There will be three other individuals also looking for the money. At midnight tonight, I will drop four identical letters in the mailbox. Each will contain the first clue of where to find the money. Finding the first clue will lead you to the second clue, and the second will lead you to the third, and so on. The person who finds the money will have the choice of keeping it, or donating it to charity. If he chooses to donate it, I will add another one hundred thousand dollars to the donation." At first, Dan is hesitant to play this rich man's game, but Winthrop says "your first clue will arrive in the morning, you can then decide to participate or not."…

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Bold Venture - The Kuan Yin Statue 26:46

17 days ago26:46

26:46

Slate Shannon has a passenger on his boat named Mi Long, who Sam Chu desperately wanted to see. When they arrived in Havana, they are met by two armed men named Jeffery and Micky. Jeffery says that they are looking for the Kuan Yin statue that Mi Long brought with her from China. She says that she has brought no statue, only a suitcase of clothes. Jeffery then says it must be somewhere on the boat. Micky knocks Shannon out, and they start searching. Having no success, Jeffery grabs Mi Long, and she slaps him. He becomes angry and shoots her. Back at Shannon's Place, Saylor and King Moses are waiting for Slate and Mi Long, but they have not returned.…

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Pursuit - Pursuit in the North Sea 27:39

17 days ago27:39

27:39

Inspector Black, while at the Regents Bar, catches a vendor with a case of American made nylon stockings, worth about 500 pounds on the black market. Unfortunately, the source of these goods was not caught. The next morning, Inspector Black is in to the Home Secretary's office. He says "the Prime Minister is very concerned and takes a serious view of the violations of our Custom Laws. Smuggling has become big business, so much, in fact, that it is starting to have an effect on the economy. Something must be done." The Inspector says "well sir, I hope you understand what we are up against. We know there is one large gang of smugglers with dozens of subsidiary gangs. They use planes piloted by ex-combat airmen, and torpedo boats to bring in the goods. We will have to have our own planes and boats to combat them."…

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The Amazing Mr. Malone - Seek and Ye Shall Find 27:57

18 days ago27:57

27:57

Larry Barker is meeting with Private Investigator Frank Polanski. Barker shows Polanski a picture of Sheila Barker, his wife, and says "I want her followed, day and night, and I want to know everyone she sees". Polanski says "I can do the job, but I need a retainer". Barker says "no retainer, I only pay for results". Polanski says "then we are both wasting our time. You will have to get someone else". The next day, Polanski sees Sheila Barker trying to hail a taxi. He walks up to her and says "I've got some information for you Sheila". She says "how do you know my name?" He says "I know a lot about you Sheila, and for some cash I will let you know". She says "you keep your information, and I'll keep my money". He says "alright, your husband came to see me yesterday. He is checking up on you". When Sheila arrives home, she makes a call to John J. Malone.…

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A Life in Your Hands - The Dr. Alanby Case 28:24

18 days ago28:24

28:24

Jonathan Kegg's secretary, Miss Rogers, opens a letter from the Alumni Secretary of the University. He wants Jonathan to come for visit. Meanwhile, at the same university, Dr. Alanby and Professor Barlow are listening to Barlow's recording of Alanby's speech about his discovery of the Kalara Temple in the Yucatan, and his future plans to lead an expedition back to recover a vast treasure. Shortly after the tape ends, a visitor named Rocky Martin pays a visit to Dr. Alanby, and tells him he represents some people who will finance his Yucatan trip for a percentage of the treasure. Dr. Alanby says "that is ridiculous, get out of here". It seems that Barlow has given a transcript of the speech to the newspaper. Later, the campus switchboard operator tries to get in touch with Dr. Alanby in his room, but she can get no response from him.…

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Calling All Cars - Murder for Insurance 25:07

19 days ago25:07

25:07

At 3 o'clock in the morning, four men on a duck hunting trip are traveling on the highway toward Topanga Canyon. Suddenly, a car coming the opposite direction stops in the middle of the road, blocking their way. The hunters watch as a man steps out of the car yelling "please help, robbery, they shot my wife!" The hunters care for them as best as they can, then take them to the hospital in Santa Monica. The wife dies in route, but the husband is taken to surgery to remove a bullet from his shoulder. Later, Deputy Sherriff Walter Hunter is questioning the young husband. He says "we were on the highway when a Chrysler Roadster ran us off the road. Two guys got out of the car and robbed us. As they started to leave, my wife says to one of them -- isn't your last name Woods? That's when the shooting started".…

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Carter Brown Mysteries - The Lady was Lethal 47:55

19 days ago47:55

47:55

Private Investigator Johnny Eaton and Police Lieutenant Jorgenson are in the city morgue to identify Hank Williams, Eaton's former partner in their Private Investigation business. Hank had been killed because he had discovered "something big", meaning some important information that was very valuable to someone. The problem was that Hank normally kept the information to himself, rarely writing anything down on paper. When Eaton got back to their office, he searched for anything that could help him discover what Hank was working on, but it was to no avail. He then decided it was time for a drink. He found a dive bar and ordered one. Soon a stranger sits down next to him and asks "how much?" Eaton says "how much for what?" The stranger says "how much for the information your partner had. Name your price."…

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The Big Story - The Hunch that Paid Off 24:55

20 days ago24:55

24:55

Bill Griffith, a reporter for the Youngstown Vindicator, a newspaper based in Ohio, is being sent by his boss to the Hodge Mansion. It seems Mr. Clive Hodge, the mining millionaire, has shot and killed his wife, Mrs. Amy Hodge. The police are currently at the scene. The boss says "when you arrive, have the secretary show you into the library. There, you will see Detective Bromley and a couple of his men listening to Mr. Hodge trying to explain what happened". After Bill arrives, Mr. Hodge says to the Detective "after dinner, Amy was resting on the loveseat. She hadn't been feeling well." Bromley asks "how did you come to have a shotgun in the library, Mr. Hodge?" He replies "we were nearly robbed the night before, and I carried it around for protection. Amy fell asleep, so I prodded her with the gun to wake her up, never thinking the gun would go off."…

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The Clock - Nicky 28:47

20 days ago28:47

28:47

Mrs. Nicky Kane is at a funeral parlor looking at coffins. She tells the mortician that she wants to buy one for her husband, but with a few stipulations. She does not want the coffin to be sealed shut. It should have some air holes cut in the lid. Also, her husband is not to be embalmed, just placed into the coffin as he is. She says that she will be responsible for burying him. The owner asks "when should we call for your husband's body?". She says "next Tuesday at midnight". He says "but that is five days from now". She says "yes, he won't be dead until then". The mortician then says "where should we call for his body?" She says "the state prison, he is scheduled to be executed in the electric chair for murder".…

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The Man From Homicide - The Wee Willie Baines Case 29:08

21 days ago29:08

29:08

Lieutenant Lou Dana and Sergeant Dave are at the morgue, looking a the latest victim of a gunshot to the head, "Wee" Willie Baines. Dave says "a couple of 18 year old kids found him in the park tonight about 11:00 PM. The time of death was about 7:00 PM". Lou asks Dave "who was he?" Dave says "forty years ago he was born in the slums. Ten years later, he was a juvenile delinquent. Since then, he was involved in petty larceny and bookmaking. Yesterday the crime investigating committee had him on a subpoena." Dana asks "what were they going to ask him about?" Dave says "Captain Kowalski tried to check on that. It seems that one of the men on the Governor's staff put his name on the list. His name is Skyler". Dana pays a visit to Skyler's home. While he was talking to Mrs. Skyler at the door, two shots rang out from his bedroom.…

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Crime and Peter Chambers - Nursemaid to Three Beautiful Women 22:30

21 days ago22:30

22:30

Peter is being paid to take care of the three finalists in the Miss Universe Beauty Contest. Making the arrangements is Miss Matilda Cragg, who is representing Mr. Byron Thorndyke, of the Thorndyke Modeling Agency. The winner will receive 50 thousand dollars in cash and a Hollywood contract. Mr. Thorndyke will be the sole judge, and I am here as the chaperone for the young ladies. They will stay overnight at a lovely house on Sutton Place. Mr. Chambers, you are to be there at midnight, because the money will arrive to Mr. Thorndyke just before midnight. You will guard the cash until it is safely deposited in the winner's bank. Later, at midnight, Peter arrives at the Sutton Place address and is met by Lieutenant Louie Parker at the door. He says "I don't think the contest will continue, because Mr. Thorndyke has been murdered".…

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Suspense - Rogue Male 25:52

22 days ago25:52

25:52

He chose his position well, on a grassy slope at the edge of a cliff, about 550 yards from the his target. When the target appeared on the terrace facing him, the sight was aimed at the "V" of his waistcoat. He said to himself "he would have never known what happened, if I had really meant to fire". Suddenly, two soldiers yelled "Stop!" and wrestled the rifle away from him. One of the soldiers said "he was trying to kill our Fuehrer! He said "no, I am a big game hunter. It was only a sporting stalk, I never meant to fire. Our countries are not at war". The soldiers bring him in for questioning. Later, a German officer that speaks English says "we have checked your story, and it seems to be true, however, we can not allow you to leave. Your death will be an accident, a sporting accident".…

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A Case for Dr. Morelle - Alarm Call 28:54

22 days ago28:54

28:54

The Room Service Waiter of the Wigmore Hotel is bringing breakfast to Lady Portlock's room. He mistakenly goes into Room 24, which is actually Baroness Beauville's room. Believing the lady is still asleep, he sets down the tray, draws the curtains, and takes another look at who he believes to be Lady Portlock. He is shocked to discover that she is not asleep, but has been deceased for some time. Meanwhile, Dr. Morelle's former secretary, Miss Frail, who is currently working at the Wigmore Hotel, stops by Dr. Morelle's office to tell him about Baroness Beauville being found dead in her hotel room, and that the hotel assistant manager, Mr. Winter, wants the doctor to investigate her death, as discretely as possible.…

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Night Beat - Doctor's Secret 28:29

23 days ago28:29

28:29

Randy reluctantly goes to Joliet Prison during a rainstorm to cover an execution. He arrives at the prison, shows his press credentials, and is escorted to the warden's office. The warden says "sorry, someone should have notified you. The Governor granted the prisoner a stay of execution about an hour ago." Just as Randy was getting up to leave, the warden's phone rang. Doctor Graham was calling again. The warden asked Randy to listen in on the extension phone. The doctor, sounding very intoxicated, makes his often repeated request to visit the prison and see the electric chair. The warden tells him that he is welcome to visit. Randy asks the warden "what is this about?" The warden says "he won't come here, he never does, but he does have a reason. His son was executed in that electric chair".…

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Cabin B-13 - Bill and Brenda Leslie 29:03

23 days ago29:03

29:03

In London, at the Hamden's Hotel on Norfolk Street, a young couple named Bill and Brenda Leslie have checked into their room for their week long stay. Bill answers a telephone call from the reception desk telling him that a police officer from Scotland Yard insists on seeing you, and is on his way up the stairs. Chief Inspector Redford soon finds his way to the Leslie's room and is invited inside. He shows them a photograph of a man that looks identical to Bill, except his name is Flash Morgan, who is wanted for several murders. He is desperate, and may want to steal your identity in order to escape justice.…

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Dragnet - The Big Grifter 26:35

24 days ago26:35