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Detectives on the Air

Detectives on the Air: Classic Radio Sleuths from the Golden AgeStep into the world of shadowy alleys, smoky offices, and cunning criminals with Detectives on the Air—your portal to the greatest detective dramas from the golden age of radio. Join iconic sleuths like Johnny Dollar, Richard Diamond, Philip Marlowe, Philo Vance, and more as they solve thrilling mysteries and navigate the noir landscapes of classic crime. Each episode brings you a timeless tale of intrigue, suspense, and old-time

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30:01

The Celia Woodstock Matter: Lies, Love, and a...

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/07/11

Originally Aired: March 3, 1951When Celia Woodstock vanishes without a trace, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is drawn into a maze of deception, jealousy, and hidden pasts. Captain Lyle Woodstock, her much older and adventurous husband, insists there’s no trouble—despite hiring both a private detective and Dollar to find his missing wife. As Johnny follows the trail from an icy estate on Long Island Sound to the bustling streets of Bridgeport, he uncovers cryptic phone calls, secret bank

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30:03

The Jarvis Wilder Matter: A Ranch, a Rifle, and a...

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/07/09

Originally Aired: February 24, 1951When Johnny Dollar arrives in Farmington, New Mexico to investigate the killing of rancher Jarvis Wilder, the case seems cut and dried—his widow, Alma Wilder, has confessed. But something doesn’t sit right with the seasoned insurance investigator. As he probes deeper into the case and the sinister Wilder family dynamics, Dollar begins to suspect Alma may be covering for someone—or something—far more dangerous. With the victim’s twin brother issuing threats, a loyal

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The David Rockey Matter: A Sailor’s Fortune, a Murder...

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/07/08

Originally Aired: January 20, 1951In The David Rockey Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the remote Nicaraguan port of San Juan del Sur to locate seaman David Rockey, the unexpected heir to a million-and-a-half dollar estate left by his adoptive father, Titus Morgan. But when Johnny arrives, he discovers Rockey jailed and charged with murder—accused of stabbing a local foreman during a drunken night that Rockey claims he can’t remember. With a corrupt and hostile police

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30:40

The Port-O-Call Matter: Robbery, Ruses, and a Cabby’s...

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/07/07

Originally Aired: January 13, 1951When three San Francisco branches of the Port-O-Call Loan Company are robbed in a coordinated morning spree, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched by Great Eastern Insurance to track down the culprits behind the $47,000 theft. As he delves into the case, Johnny discovers that witnesses recall a mysterious figure with a falsetto voice and stage makeup, and that no getaway cars were seen—hinting at a clever escape plan. The trail leads him to a missing

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28:11

The Leland Blackburn Matter: Secrets Behind Southern...

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/07/06

Originally Aired: December 16, 1950When Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Charleston to investigate the murder of fellow insurance investigator Gene Reimer, he uncovers a deeper web of deceit tied to an old Southern family. Gene had been looking into the brutal bludgeoning of Leland Blackburn, a respected broker with hidden secrets. As Johnny delves into the genteel world of the Blackburns, he faces hostility, suppressed truths, and a trail of narcotics that links both killings. Reimer’s widow,

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30:41

The Woodward, Manila, Matter: Shadows Over the South...

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/07/02

Originally Aired: November 25, 1950In The Woodward, Manila, Matter, Johnny Dollar travels to the Philippines to investigate the theft of $75,000 from an American-owned hardware store. The trail leads him through the bustling streets of Manila and out to the mysterious reaches of Tayabas Bay, where the main suspect, clerk Dan Blake, is found dead under suspicious circumstances. As Dollar digs deeper, he finds a tangled web involving a desperate store manager, a grieving secretary with hidden motives,

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30:01

The Nora Faulkner Matter

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/06/28

Originally Aired: November 18, 1950 When a woman named Nora Faulkner tries to take out a $200,000 life insurance policy in Los Angeles, the sales agent’s unease prompts the company to call in insurance investigator Johnny Dollar. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly spirals into a tangled web of suspicion, family drama, and danger. Dollar uncovers a fractured household, a domineering mother-in-law, and a psychic who hints at hidden fears. When Nora is poisoned in a Las Vegas hotel, her claims of

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28:40

The Adam Kegg Matter: A Jilted Lover’s Revenge

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/06/22

Originally Aired: November 11, 1950 In The Adam Kegg Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is called to New York to quietly investigate a $125,000 jewel theft involving the wealthy and abrasive theatrical producer Adam Kegg. Though the theft initially appears to be a standard break-in, a bizarre ransom note disguised within a newspaper ad and the mysterious resignation of the maid add intrigue to the case. When the bellboy who first reported the theft turns up dead, Dollar follows a cryptic

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30:03

The Queen Anne Pistols Matter: Murder, Blackmail, and...

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/06/20

Originally Aired: November 4, 1950 In The Queen Anne Pistols Matter, Johnny Dollar is assigned to escort a pair of antique pistols from Hartford to Boston—simple enough, until he’s ambushed in a web of lies, blackmail, and international murder. What begins as a routine protection job quickly spirals into a complex case involving a forged delivery, a woman driven to hysteria, and a failed blackmail attempt against the heirs of a murdered Duke. With the scent of danger stronger than gunpowder, Dollar

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29:26

The Joan Sebastian Matter: Secrets Beneath the Surface

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/06/09

When a young woman’s body is found beneath a quiet bridge in Boston, Johnny Dollar is sent to determine whether her death was suicide or something more sinister. Joan Sebastian, only 21 and recently freed from the burdens of caring for her invalid mother, had been living fast—too fast for some. As Johnny uncovers secrets from her troubled past, he finds a trail of jealous lovers, a mysterious gold key, and a rented cottage hiding bloodstained evidence. But when a web of lies and guilt threatens to

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30:03

The Jack Madigan Matter: Secrets in the Attic

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/05/31

Johnny Dollar travels to the New England coast to investigate a mysterious insurance claim tied to a dilapidated mansion and its eccentric, reclusive owner—Jack Madigan. Once a famed Broadway producer, Madigan now lives in seclusion with a loyal housekeeper and a string of unanswered questions. As Johnny uncovers the truth behind forged documents, unexplained fires, and missing jewels, he learns that Madigan’s past may be haunting him in more ways than one. When a stranger appears with ties to a

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30:01

The Yankee Pride Matter: Sabotage in Singapore

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/05/09

Johnny Dollar is sent halfway around the world to investigate a stalled freighter in Singapore—along with a growing insurance liability. What begins as a case of mechanical delays turns deadly when a local insurance adjuster is murdered. As Johnny delves into the tangled web surrounding the cargo ship Yankee Pride, he uncovers sabotage, a smuggling operation tied to hidden gold, and a criminal mastermind known as “The Major.” With lives on the line and the ship scheduled to sail to Mexico under

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30:54

The Richard Splain Matter: No Body, No Alibi

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/05/04

When Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate a brutal scene of violence with no body, he finds himself unraveling the strange life—and death—of Richard Splain, a ship carpenter with a double life. As Johnny digs into Splain’s shadowy network of ship models stuffed with narcotics, he encounters frightened addicts, a desperate estranged wife, and a jealous boyfriend. But when the only witness turns up dead and a shocking confession emerges from an unexpected source, Johnny must separate lies from truth

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28:49

The Howard Caldwell Matter: The Price of Protection

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/04/30

Johnny Dollar heads west to track down Howard Caldwell, a missing young man whose mother insists he’s dead—but the facts tell a much different story. As Johnny investigates, he uncovers a tragic tale of a sheltered youth drawn into the seedy underworld of San Francisco. Facing betrayal, murder, and desperate cover-ups, Johnny must sift through a web of lies spun by those closest to Howard. In the end, Johnny learns that even the best intentions can lead to tragedy when love, class, and survival

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29:38

The Virginia Beach Matter: Death Comes to the Shore

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/04/29

Johnny Dollar heads to Virginia Beach to protect Janice Browning, a woman fearing revenge from her ex-convict fiancé, Mark Robeson. But the case takes a chilling turn when Johnny discovers that Robeson is no ordinary criminal—he’s a dangerously unstable fugitive from a mental institution. As the idyllic beachfront turns into a deadly trap, Johnny must unravel a web of lies involving secret marriages, hidden lovers, and an insurance policy that holds a dark incentive. Will Johnny stop Robeson before

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29:35

The Trans-Pacific Import-Export Company: Flames of...

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/04/28

Johnny Dollar journeys to Hong Kong to investigate a suspicious $250,000 insurance claim filed by the Trans-Pacific Import-Export Company after a devastating fire. As Johnny navigates the crowded, chaotic streets of Kowloon, he uncovers evidence of deliberate arson—and realizes he’s being followed at every turn. With memories of another investigator who died under mysterious circumstances in Shanghai, Johnny pushes forward, but tragedy strikes close to home when an innocent young woman pays the

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30:03

The Mickey McQueen Matter: Murder on the Beat

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/04/27

Johnny Dollar faces one of his most personal cases yet when his old friend, Hartford patrolman Mickey McQueen, is found dead—an apparent suicide. But Johnny isn’t buying it. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a tangled web involving Mickey’s young wife with a secret criminal past, a Chicago mob trying to blackmail Mickey, and a violent plan to loot the Hartford police arsenal. When a final act of bravery turns the tide, Johnny must piece together the truth and honor the memory of a good cop who deserved

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31:41

The Hartford Alliance Matter: Ashes and Alibis

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/04/23

When a four-alarm blaze guts the Hartford Alliance building, Johnny Dollar is called in to investigate a suspicious fire that nearly kills a team of firefighters. But what starts as a simple arson case quickly turns into a layered mystery involving a runaway teen, a blackmail ring, and a murder disguised as an accident. As Johnny navigates false confessions, crooked employment agencies, and a secret that powerful people will kill to protect, he uncovers a deadly chain reaction triggered by one

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30:03

The Blood River Matter: Lynch Mob Justice

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/04/09

Johnny Dollar travels to the remote town of Blood River to investigate the shooting of local legend Max Colburn. With no transportation into town, hostile locals, and a dying witness, Johnny faces a tangled web of secrets, suspicion, and vengeance. When an old enemy of Colburn’s is arrested and then lynched by a vigilante mob, Johnny begins to suspect the real killer is still at large. What follows is a gripping search for the truth in a town determined to protect its own—no matter the cost. This

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The Henry J. Unger Matter: Framed by a Ghost

Detectives on the Air ·

2025/03/31

Johnny Dollar takes on what seems like a routine protection detail when Henry J. Unger—a man Johnny helped send to prison five years earlier—is released and starts making threats. But what begins as a simple assignment turns into a terrifying frame-up when Johnny wakes up next to a murdered ex-girlfriend, drugged, disoriented, and holding the gun. With no memory of what happened and the evidence stacked against him, Johnny must prove his innocence, uncover a twisted revenge plot, and outsmart the

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