https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/detectives-on-the-air--6292344Detectives on the Air: Classic Radio Sleuths from the Golden Age

Step 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 detective work, perfect for fans of vintage radio and true crime. Rediscover these radio legends, and let their gripping stories captivate your imagination once more!]]>enTrue CrimeOTR.FM Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/26a090021b87cbc2a75d6eadd226a6cd.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/detectives-on-the-air--6292344Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:15:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOTR.FM Networkinfo@blkventures.usDetectives on the Air: Classic Radio Sleuths from the Golden Age Step 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...Detectives on the Air: Classic Radio Sleuths from the Golden Age

Step 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 detective work, perfect for fans of vintage radio and true crime. Rediscover these radio legends, and let their gripping stories captivate your imagination once more!]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lansing-fraud-matter-ep-1--73249503Johnny Dollar #281, "The Lansing Fraud Matter Ep 1,"
Johnny Dollar receives an urgent call from Jim Carter at Universal Adjustments about a suspicious death in Tucson, Arizona. A man named James Lansing, who held a $50,000 life insurance policy, has died under bizarre circumstances—he starved to death. According to the coroner's report, Lansing died of malnutrition despite being wealthy enough to afford substantial life insurance just two years earlier. The post-mortem also reveals chronic heart condition and lung problems that shouldn't have been present in someone who passed a standard insurance physical examination so recently.
Dollar and Carter rush to Tucson to investigate before the state insurance commission starts asking uncomfortable questions. Lansing's sister, Arlene Kennedy, a woman of considerable wealth and influence, is pressing for payment of the claim. The case grows more mysterious when Dollar learns that Lansing died unidentified in a jewelry store doorway, with no witnesses to his death. Dollar begins interviewing key figures including Sergeant Younger of the Tucson Police and Dr. Carl Mayhood, the physician who conducted Lansing's original insurance examination, searching for answers to explain how a healthy man deteriorated so dramatically in just two years.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249503Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 12, 1955 Johnny Dollar #281, "The Lansing Fraud Matter Ep 1," Johnny Dollar receives an urgent call from Jim Carter at Universal Adjustments about a suspicious death in Tucson, Arizona. A man named James Lansing, who held...Johnny Dollar #281, "The Lansing Fraud Matter Ep 1,"
Johnny Dollar receives an urgent call from Jim Carter at Universal Adjustments about a suspicious death in Tucson, Arizona. A man named James Lansing, who held a $50,000 life insurance policy, has died under bizarre circumstances—he starved to death. According to the coroner's report, Lansing died of malnutrition despite being wealthy enough to afford substantial life insurance just two years earlier. The post-mortem also reveals chronic heart condition and lung problems that shouldn't have been present in someone who passed a standard insurance physical examination so recently.
Dollar and Carter rush to Tucson to investigate before the state insurance commission starts asking uncomfortable questions. Lansing's sister, Arlene Kennedy, a woman of considerable wealth and influence, is pressing for payment of the claim. The case grows more mysterious when Dollar learns that Lansing died unidentified in a jewelry store doorway, with no witnesses to his death. Dollar begins interviewing key figures including Sergeant Younger of the Tucson Police and Dr. Carl Mayhood, the physician who conducted Lansing's original insurance examination, searching for answers to explain how a healthy man deteriorated so dramatically in just two years.]]>873false1281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cronin-matter-ep-5--73249501Johnny Dollar #280, "The Cronin Matter Ep 5,"
As dawn breaks after a violent storm, Johnny Dollar faces a grim reality: both Jason Prell and the beloved Dolly Cronin are dead. When Dr. Bigby arrives at the estate, Johnny reveals his shocking discovery that Mrs. Cronin was murdered by Prell himself, who substituted deadly pills for her prescription before being killed during the storm. Johnny also exposes the web of deception surrounding the Cronin estate, including the revelation that Dolly's famous Circle of Fire necklace, which she willed to young Sylvia Atherton, is merely a copy worth a few hundred dollars. The real necklace was broken up years ago by her own husband Barnaby, who worked with Prell to systematically steal from Dolly's million-dollar estate while she remained blissfully unaware in her dream world.
However, the case takes another dark turn when Dr. Bigby makes a haunting confession about the night Barnaby Cronin died. The remorseful doctor admits he was drunk when he signed the death certificate years ago, leaving Johnny to wonder what other secrets lie buried in the Cronin family's troubled past.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249501Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 9, 1955 Johnny Dollar #280, "The Cronin Matter Ep 5," As dawn breaks after a violent storm, Johnny Dollar faces a grim reality: both Jason Prell and the beloved Dolly Cronin are dead. When Dr. Bigby arrives at the estate,...Johnny Dollar #280, "The Cronin Matter Ep 5,"
As dawn breaks after a violent storm, Johnny Dollar faces a grim reality: both Jason Prell and the beloved Dolly Cronin are dead. When Dr. Bigby arrives at the estate, Johnny reveals his shocking discovery that Mrs. Cronin was murdered by Prell himself, who substituted deadly pills for her prescription before being killed during the storm. Johnny also exposes the web of deception surrounding the Cronin estate, including the revelation that Dolly's famous Circle of Fire necklace, which she willed to young Sylvia Atherton, is merely a copy worth a few hundred dollars. The real necklace was broken up years ago by her own husband Barnaby, who worked with Prell to systematically steal from Dolly's million-dollar estate while she remained blissfully unaware in her dream world.
However, the case takes another dark turn when Dr. Bigby makes a haunting confession about the night Barnaby Cronin died. The remorseful doctor admits he was drunk when he signed the death certificate years ago, leaving Johnny to wonder what other secrets lie buried in the Cronin family's troubled past.]]>873false1280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cronin-matter-ep-4--73249499Johnny Dollar #279, "The Cronin Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse as a violent storm rages around the Cronin estate. When someone cuts the phone line, trapping Johnny and handyman Shorty Weber inside with no way to call for help, Jason Prell reveals his true intentions by taking shots at them through the darkness. Armed and desperate, Prell knows Johnny has figured out his scheme involving the half-million dollar necklace. Johnny ventures out into the storm-soaked grounds, using the thunder and lightning as cover while Shorty provides suppressing fire. As Johnny closes in on Prell's position near a tall pine tree, the confrontation reaches its violent climax.
Back at the house, Johnny retrieves the hidden necklace and checks on the elderly Dolly Cronin, who remains blissfully unaware of the night's deadly events. She reminisces about her late husband Barnaby and speaks warmly of her trusted friend Jason Prell, creating a poignant contrast with the grim reality Johnny now faces. As Dolly admires her precious necklace one last time before drifting off to sleep, Johnny is left contemplating how the truth will shatter her cherished memories.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249499Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 8, 1955 Johnny Dollar #279, "The Cronin Matter Ep 4," Johnny Dollar finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse as a violent storm rages around the Cronin estate. When someone cuts the phone line, trapping Johnny and...Johnny Dollar #279, "The Cronin Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse as a violent storm rages around the Cronin estate. When someone cuts the phone line, trapping Johnny and handyman Shorty Weber inside with no way to call for help, Jason Prell reveals his true intentions by taking shots at them through the darkness. Armed and desperate, Prell knows Johnny has figured out his scheme involving the half-million dollar necklace. Johnny ventures out into the storm-soaked grounds, using the thunder and lightning as cover while Shorty provides suppressing fire. As Johnny closes in on Prell's position near a tall pine tree, the confrontation reaches its violent climax.
Back at the house, Johnny retrieves the hidden necklace and checks on the elderly Dolly Cronin, who remains blissfully unaware of the night's deadly events. She reminisces about her late husband Barnaby and speaks warmly of her trusted friend Jason Prell, creating a poignant contrast with the grim reality Johnny now faces. As Dolly admires her precious necklace one last time before drifting off to sleep, Johnny is left contemplating how the truth will shatter her cherished memories.]]>875false1279fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cronin-matter-ep-3--73249497Johnny Dollar #278, "The Cronin Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself stranded at the isolated Cronin estate as a storm approaches from the mountains. With Mrs. Cronin seriously ill and needing medical attention, Dollar discovers that the only local doctor, the disgraced Dr. Bigby, refuses to come to the house. When Dollar mentions the patient is Mrs. Cronin, Bigby's reaction is immediate and ominous: he urges Dollar to get her out of the estate before it's too late. Unable to secure a doctor or medicine locally, Dollar sends business advisor Jason Prell to Tupper Lake while he questions the austere housekeeper, Miss Atherton.
Miss Atherton reveals disturbing information about the estate's dark history. She explains that Dolly Cronin, once a small-town girl who worked alongside her as a waitress, married wealthy Barnaby Cronin and had this mansion built. Most chillingly, she reveals that Barnaby himself died alone in this very house during a similar storm, suffering a fatal heart attack. As the current storm intensifies and the isolated guests pass a tense evening, Miss Atherton's cryptic warning echoes through the mansion: Dolly has come home to die.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249497Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 7, 1955 Johnny Dollar #278, "The Cronin Matter Ep 3," Johnny Dollar finds himself stranded at the isolated Cronin estate as a storm approaches from the mountains. With Mrs. Cronin seriously ill and needing medical...Johnny Dollar #278, "The Cronin Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself stranded at the isolated Cronin estate as a storm approaches from the mountains. With Mrs. Cronin seriously ill and needing medical attention, Dollar discovers that the only local doctor, the disgraced Dr. Bigby, refuses to come to the house. When Dollar mentions the patient is Mrs. Cronin, Bigby's reaction is immediate and ominous: he urges Dollar to get her out of the estate before it's too late. Unable to secure a doctor or medicine locally, Dollar sends business advisor Jason Prell to Tupper Lake while he questions the austere housekeeper, Miss Atherton.
Miss Atherton reveals disturbing information about the estate's dark history. She explains that Dolly Cronin, once a small-town girl who worked alongside her as a waitress, married wealthy Barnaby Cronin and had this mansion built. Most chillingly, she reveals that Barnaby himself died alone in this very house during a similar storm, suffering a fatal heart attack. As the current storm intensifies and the isolated guests pass a tense evening, Miss Atherton's cryptic warning echoes through the mansion: Dolly has come home to die.]]>875false1278fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cronin-matter-ep-2--73249494Johnny Dollar #277, "The Cronin Matter Ep 2," Johnny continues his investigation into protecting the priceless Circle of Fire necklace for former Broadway star Dolly McLean Cronin's Roaring Twenties party in the Adirondacks. Jason Prell, Mrs. Cronin's longtime business manager and trust fund administrator, urgently warns Johnny not to retrieve the half-million-dollar necklace from the bank, expressing deep concern about Mrs. Cronin's mental state. Prell reveals that the aging Dancing Darling lives in a fragile dream world where she believes all her old friends are loyal, when in reality most were opportunists who would do anything for money. Despite Prell's warnings that someone will surely try to steal the necklace and shatter Mrs. Cronin's illusions, Johnny has already collected it.
As the chartered train departs for the Adirondacks, only six guests board out of the hundreds of friends from Mrs. Cronin's glory days. Among them are magazine writer Sylvia Blake and the mysterious, overly enthusiastic Laura Dean. Johnny begins to wonder about the true motives of each passenger on this isolated journey with a fortune in jewels.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249494Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 6, 1955 Johnny Dollar #277, "The Cronin Matter Ep 2," Johnny continues his investigation into protecting the priceless Circle of Fire necklace for former Broadway star Dolly McLean Cronin's Roaring Twenties party in the...Johnny Dollar #277, "The Cronin Matter Ep 2," Johnny continues his investigation into protecting the priceless Circle of Fire necklace for former Broadway star Dolly McLean Cronin's Roaring Twenties party in the Adirondacks. Jason Prell, Mrs. Cronin's longtime business manager and trust fund administrator, urgently warns Johnny not to retrieve the half-million-dollar necklace from the bank, expressing deep concern about Mrs. Cronin's mental state. Prell reveals that the aging Dancing Darling lives in a fragile dream world where she believes all her old friends are loyal, when in reality most were opportunists who would do anything for money. Despite Prell's warnings that someone will surely try to steal the necklace and shatter Mrs. Cronin's illusions, Johnny has already collected it.
As the chartered train departs for the Adirondacks, only six guests board out of the hundreds of friends from Mrs. Cronin's glory days. Among them are magazine writer Sylvia Blake and the mysterious, overly enthusiastic Laura Dean. Johnny begins to wonder about the true motives of each passenger on this isolated journey with a fortune in jewels.]]>874false1277fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cronin-matter-ep-1--73249493Johnny Dollar #276, "The Cronin Matter Ep 1," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned by Joe Parker to protect an extraordinary prize. Dolly McLean, the legendary "Champagne Dream Girl" of the 1920s, is emerging from ten years of seclusion following her husband Barnaby Cronin's death. For her grand finale party in the Adirondacks, she plans to wear the Circle of Fire, a spectacular diamond and emerald necklace worth half a million dollars. Dollar visits the reclusive widow in her modest New York apartment, where he encounters Sylvia Blake, a magazine writer who specializes in jewel thefts and seems unnervingly confident that someone will steal the necklace during the party.
The situation grows more suspicious when Shorty Weber, an old-time song and dance man from Dolly's past, arrives with a party invitation. While saying his goodbyes, Dollar catches Weber rifling through Mrs. Cronin's desk, clearly searching for something specific. With hundreds of invitations sent to people from Dolly's glamorous past and a fortune in jewels about to be displayed at a champagne-soaked celebration, Dollar faces a weekend where everyone seems to have their eye on the Circle of Fire.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249493Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 5, 1955 Johnny Dollar #276, "The Cronin Matter Ep 1," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned by Joe Parker to protect an extraordinary prize. Dolly McLean, the legendary "Champagne Dream Girl" of the 1920s, is...Johnny Dollar #276, "The Cronin Matter Ep 1," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned by Joe Parker to protect an extraordinary prize. Dolly McLean, the legendary "Champagne Dream Girl" of the 1920s, is emerging from ten years of seclusion following her husband Barnaby Cronin's death. For her grand finale party in the Adirondacks, she plans to wear the Circle of Fire, a spectacular diamond and emerald necklace worth half a million dollars. Dollar visits the reclusive widow in her modest New York apartment, where he encounters Sylvia Blake, a magazine writer who specializes in jewel thefts and seems unnervingly confident that someone will steal the necklace during the party.
The situation grows more suspicious when Shorty Weber, an old-time song and dance man from Dolly's past, arrives with a party invitation. While saying his goodbyes, Dollar catches Weber rifling through Mrs. Cronin's desk, clearly searching for something specific. With hundreds of invitations sent to people from Dolly's glamorous past and a fortune in jewels about to be displayed at a champagne-soaked celebration, Dollar faces a weekend where everyone seems to have their eye on the Circle of Fire.]]>875false1276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-henderson-matter-ep-5--73249490Johnny Dollar #275, "The Henderson Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny becomes convinced that George Henderson's death was not accidental and that his young widow Pauline lied under oath about her husband drinking the morning he died. When Johnny's supervisor Tim Connors flies in from Hartford, Johnny argues forcefully for denying the insurance claim and even filing a murder complaint, but Connors remains skeptical, demanding more evidence than just the missing bottle. Sheriff Holton joins the investigation, and together they begin uncovering troubling details about Pauline Henderson's background.
Their investigation leads them to question servants at the Henderson ranch, who reveal that Pauline made mysterious trips out of town to visit an unnamed man, trips that caused heated arguments between the Hendersons. As Sheriff Holton's team identifies three men who've been seen with Pauline, attention focuses on Noah Baxter, a wealthy local rancher who owns the hotel where Johnny is staying. When Johnny and the sheriff confront Baxter at his ranch, he admits to being friends with both Pauline and George, but denies any improper relationship. The tension builds as they prepare to question Baxter's employees about Pauline's visits.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249490Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 2, 1955 Johnny Dollar #275, "The Henderson Matter Ep 5," Johnny becomes convinced that George Henderson's death was not accidental and that his young widow Pauline lied under oath about her husband drinking the morning he...Johnny Dollar #275, "The Henderson Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny becomes convinced that George Henderson's death was not accidental and that his young widow Pauline lied under oath about her husband drinking the morning he died. When Johnny's supervisor Tim Connors flies in from Hartford, Johnny argues forcefully for denying the insurance claim and even filing a murder complaint, but Connors remains skeptical, demanding more evidence than just the missing bottle. Sheriff Holton joins the investigation, and together they begin uncovering troubling details about Pauline Henderson's background.
Their investigation leads them to question servants at the Henderson ranch, who reveal that Pauline made mysterious trips out of town to visit an unnamed man, trips that caused heated arguments between the Hendersons. As Sheriff Holton's team identifies three men who've been seen with Pauline, attention focuses on Noah Baxter, a wealthy local rancher who owns the hotel where Johnny is staying. When Johnny and the sheriff confront Baxter at his ranch, he admits to being friends with both Pauline and George, but denies any improper relationship. The tension builds as they prepare to question Baxter's employees about Pauline's visits.]]>873false1275fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-henderson-matter-ep-4--73249487Johnny Dollar #274, "The Henderson Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny arranges to meet the widow Pauline Henderson at the elegant Bighorn Lodge restaurant to discuss her late husband's death. On his way there, he encounters Maddie Knickerbocker, a gentle schoolteacher in her mid-forties, visiting George Henderson's snow-covered grave. Johnny is startled to recognize her name, as insurance agent Thurber had told him that George named Maddie as his beneficiary shortly before his death, only to change it back to his wife minutes later. Maddie speaks warmly of George, remembering him fondly as someone who never quite grew up, and she seems aware of Johnny's true purpose in Culver.
At the Bighorn Lodge, Johnny confronts Pauline Henderson directly about the policy change and the circumstances surrounding her husband's death. She reveals that she and George were headed for divorce and had already drawn up a property settlement through their Great Falls attorneys. Pauline suggests that if Johnny wants answers about the beneficiary change, he should ask Maddie Knickerbocker, though she maintains she didn't kill George for his money since the divorce settlement was already generous.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249487Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:05 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 1, 1955 Johnny Dollar #274, "The Henderson Matter Ep 4," Johnny arranges to meet the widow Pauline Henderson at the elegant Bighorn Lodge restaurant to discuss her late husband's death. On his way there, he encounters...Johnny Dollar #274, "The Henderson Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny arranges to meet the widow Pauline Henderson at the elegant Bighorn Lodge restaurant to discuss her late husband's death. On his way there, he encounters Maddie Knickerbocker, a gentle schoolteacher in her mid-forties, visiting George Henderson's snow-covered grave. Johnny is startled to recognize her name, as insurance agent Thurber had told him that George named Maddie as his beneficiary shortly before his death, only to change it back to his wife minutes later. Maddie speaks warmly of George, remembering him fondly as someone who never quite grew up, and she seems aware of Johnny's true purpose in Culver.
At the Bighorn Lodge, Johnny confronts Pauline Henderson directly about the policy change and the circumstances surrounding her husband's death. She reveals that she and George were headed for divorce and had already drawn up a property settlement through their Great Falls attorneys. Pauline suggests that if Johnny wants answers about the beneficiary change, he should ask Maddie Knickerbocker, though she maintains she didn't kill George for his money since the divorce settlement was already generous.]]>874false1274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-henderson-matter-ep-3--73249486Johnny Dollar #273, "The Henderson Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny Dollar faces mounting resistance in his investigation of George Henderson's death after the coroner's inquest officially rules it an accident. The local hotel manager, Porter, suddenly demands Johnny vacate his room, claiming it's reserved for a convention, though Johnny sees through the transparent attempt to run him out of town. Sheriff Eve Holton arrives and privately agrees the inquest was inadequate, offering to help Johnny continue investigating despite the official closure of the case.
As Johnny digs deeper, he learns more about the complicated relationship between the deceased and his much younger widow, Pauline Henderson. The former Pauline Underwood was raised by George from age fourteen after her father died, and their marriage was troubled from the start. With divorce papers already drawn up and suspicions swirling about suicide, accident, or even murder, Johnny begins connecting dots between Pauline, local rancher Noah Baxter who owns the hotel, and the various parties who seem determined to shut down his investigation before it really begins.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249486Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:05 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 30, 1955 Johnny Dollar #273, "The Henderson Matter Ep 3," Johnny Dollar faces mounting resistance in his investigation of George Henderson's death after the coroner's inquest officially rules it an accident. The local...Johnny Dollar #273, "The Henderson Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny Dollar faces mounting resistance in his investigation of George Henderson's death after the coroner's inquest officially rules it an accident. The local hotel manager, Porter, suddenly demands Johnny vacate his room, claiming it's reserved for a convention, though Johnny sees through the transparent attempt to run him out of town. Sheriff Eve Holton arrives and privately agrees the inquest was inadequate, offering to help Johnny continue investigating despite the official closure of the case.
As Johnny digs deeper, he learns more about the complicated relationship between the deceased and his much younger widow, Pauline Henderson. The former Pauline Underwood was raised by George from age fourteen after her father died, and their marriage was troubled from the start. With divorce papers already drawn up and suspicions swirling about suicide, accident, or even murder, Johnny begins connecting dots between Pauline, local rancher Noah Baxter who owns the hotel, and the various parties who seem determined to shut down his investigation before it really begins.]]>871false1273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-henderson-matter-ep-2--73249484Johnny Dollar #272, "The Henderson Matter Ep 2,"
Johnny Dollar's request for a coroner's inquest into George Henderson's death stirs up immediate resistance in the small Montana town of Culver. Sheriff Holton warns Dollar to expect action, and it comes quickly in the form of Mayor Newton, who visits Dollar's hotel room with an urgent plea. The mayor insists Henderson's death was simply a tragic accident and argues that a small community like Culver lacks both the resources and the need for an exhaustive investigation. He strongly urges Dollar to withdraw his request, citing the emotional burden on the community and Henderson's widow.
Despite the mayor's protests, Sheriff Holton is deputized to conduct the inquest, scheduled for the very next morning. Dollar grows suspicious about why the mayor is working so hard to prevent the investigation and wonders who might have asked him to intervene. At the hastily arranged inquest, witnesses including a doctor, hotel staff, and a chambermaid testify about Henderson's final hours. The chambermaid's testimony reveals that Mrs. Henderson was seen in the hotel lobby shortly before her husband's fatal fall from the window.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249484Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 29, 1955 Johnny Dollar #272, "The Henderson Matter Ep 2," Johnny Dollar's request for a coroner's inquest into George Henderson's death stirs up immediate resistance in the small Montana town of Culver. Sheriff Holton...Johnny Dollar #272, "The Henderson Matter Ep 2,"
Johnny Dollar's request for a coroner's inquest into George Henderson's death stirs up immediate resistance in the small Montana town of Culver. Sheriff Holton warns Dollar to expect action, and it comes quickly in the form of Mayor Newton, who visits Dollar's hotel room with an urgent plea. The mayor insists Henderson's death was simply a tragic accident and argues that a small community like Culver lacks both the resources and the need for an exhaustive investigation. He strongly urges Dollar to withdraw his request, citing the emotional burden on the community and Henderson's widow.
Despite the mayor's protests, Sheriff Holton is deputized to conduct the inquest, scheduled for the very next morning. Dollar grows suspicious about why the mayor is working so hard to prevent the investigation and wonders who might have asked him to intervene. At the hastily arranged inquest, witnesses including a doctor, hotel staff, and a chambermaid testify about Henderson's final hours. The chambermaid's testimony reveals that Mrs. Henderson was seen in the hotel lobby shortly before her husband's fatal fall from the window.]]>875false1272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-henderson-matter-ep-1--73249482Johnny Dollar #271, "The Henderson Matter Ep 1," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is handed a troubling case by his boss Tim Connors. George Walter Henderson, a prominent Montana rancher and newspaper stockholder, has fallen four stories to his death from the Butte Hotel in Culver, Montana. The circumstances are murky—was it murder, suicide, or accident? With a $25,000 policy at stake (double indemnity for accidental death), the Western Insurance Company needs answers before paying out. The widow, Pauline Henderson, isn't cooperating; she hung up on Tim when he called for information.
Johnny travels to the remote mining town of Culver, a dingy settlement tucked in Montana's northern corner. Upon arriving at the very hotel where Henderson died, he's immediately greeted by Sheriff Eve Holton, who's been expecting him. The sheriff invites Johnny to his hotel room for a private drink, making a careful distinction between this friendly welcome and their future official interactions. Holton makes it clear he won't be asking questions but will answer Johnny's—a cryptic warning that suggests this investigation won't be straightforward in a small town where the deceased was a powerful man.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249482Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 28, 1955 Johnny Dollar #271, "The Henderson Matter Ep 1," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is handed a troubling case by his boss Tim Connors. George Walter Henderson, a prominent Montana rancher and newspaper...Johnny Dollar #271, "The Henderson Matter Ep 1," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is handed a troubling case by his boss Tim Connors. George Walter Henderson, a prominent Montana rancher and newspaper stockholder, has fallen four stories to his death from the Butte Hotel in Culver, Montana. The circumstances are murky—was it murder, suicide, or accident? With a $25,000 policy at stake (double indemnity for accidental death), the Western Insurance Company needs answers before paying out. The widow, Pauline Henderson, isn't cooperating; she hung up on Tim when he called for information.
Johnny travels to the remote mining town of Culver, a dingy settlement tucked in Montana's northern corner. Upon arriving at the very hotel where Henderson died, he's immediately greeted by Sheriff Eve Holton, who's been expecting him. The sheriff invites Johnny to his hotel room for a private drink, making a careful distinction between this friendly welcome and their future official interactions. Holton makes it clear he won't be asking questions but will answer Johnny's—a cryptic warning that suggests this investigation won't be straightforward in a small town where the deceased was a powerful man.]]>874false1271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amy-bradshaw-matter-ep-5--73249479Johnny Dollar #270, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar races to the Criterion Theater at 1 a.m. after receiving an urgent call from actress Amy Bradshaw, who claims she finally knows who's been trying to kill her. When Johnny arrives, he hears a gunshot from Amy's dressing room and discovers her agent, Mike Pomeroy, lying dead on the floor. Amy explains that Mike had called her to the theater to discuss something important, but when the door opened revealing a hand holding a gun, Mike threw himself in front of her and took the fatal bullet. Amy glimpsed a distinctive signet ring on the shooter's hand, which Johnny recognizes as belonging to Porter Kane, the wealthy collector obsessed with Amy.
Lieutenant Sintella interrogates Kane, who admits to following Amy to the theater but denies going inside. The case against Kane builds as Sintella recalls their earlier conversation about Kane's compulsive collecting habits, suggesting that if he couldn't possess Amy, he would destroy her instead. As Johnny takes the traumatized Amy home, she's overcome with guilt that Mike died protecting her.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249479Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 25, 1955 Johnny Dollar #270, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 5," Johnny Dollar races to the Criterion Theater at 1 a.m. after receiving an urgent call from actress Amy Bradshaw, who claims she finally knows who's been trying...Johnny Dollar #270, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar races to the Criterion Theater at 1 a.m. after receiving an urgent call from actress Amy Bradshaw, who claims she finally knows who's been trying to kill her. When Johnny arrives, he hears a gunshot from Amy's dressing room and discovers her agent, Mike Pomeroy, lying dead on the floor. Amy explains that Mike had called her to the theater to discuss something important, but when the door opened revealing a hand holding a gun, Mike threw himself in front of her and took the fatal bullet. Amy glimpsed a distinctive signet ring on the shooter's hand, which Johnny recognizes as belonging to Porter Kane, the wealthy collector obsessed with Amy.
Lieutenant Sintella interrogates Kane, who admits to following Amy to the theater but denies going inside. The case against Kane builds as Sintella recalls their earlier conversation about Kane's compulsive collecting habits, suggesting that if he couldn't possess Amy, he would destroy her instead. As Johnny takes the traumatized Amy home, she's overcome with guilt that Mike died protecting her.]]>875false1270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amy-bradshaw-matter-ep-4--73249469Johnny Dollar #269, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny confronts Bill York, Amy Bradshaw's estranged husband, after catching him lurking outside Amy's apartment for the second time. When Lieutenant Al Sinteller arrives at Johnny's hotel room, the evidence against York looks damning: he's still the beneficiary on Amy's insurance policy, he's thousands of dollars in debt to Amy's agent Mike Pomeroy, and he's been caught watching her apartment. York offers a melancholy defense, admitting he sometimes stands outside Amy's building reminiscing about their failed marriage, claiming the difference between her success and his failure drove them apart. As Sinteller takes York downtown for further questioning, he warns Johnny that he's getting too personally involved in the case, suggesting the investigator might be falling for Amy himself.
Johnny spends hours wrestling with Sinteller's observation before deciding to visit Amy at her apartment. Despite a policeman now stationed in her lobby for protection, their meeting grows intimate until Amy pulls away, admitting she's hurt people in the past and suggesting that even their kiss was just another performance from an actress who plays too many parts.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249469Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 24, 1955 Johnny Dollar #269, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 4," Johnny confronts Bill York, Amy Bradshaw's estranged husband, after catching him lurking outside Amy's apartment for the second time. When Lieutenant Al...Johnny Dollar #269, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny confronts Bill York, Amy Bradshaw's estranged husband, after catching him lurking outside Amy's apartment for the second time. When Lieutenant Al Sinteller arrives at Johnny's hotel room, the evidence against York looks damning: he's still the beneficiary on Amy's insurance policy, he's thousands of dollars in debt to Amy's agent Mike Pomeroy, and he's been caught watching her apartment. York offers a melancholy defense, admitting he sometimes stands outside Amy's building reminiscing about their failed marriage, claiming the difference between her success and his failure drove them apart. As Sinteller takes York downtown for further questioning, he warns Johnny that he's getting too personally involved in the case, suggesting the investigator might be falling for Amy himself.
Johnny spends hours wrestling with Sinteller's observation before deciding to visit Amy at her apartment. Despite a policeman now stationed in her lobby for protection, their meeting grows intimate until Amy pulls away, admitting she's hurt people in the past and suggesting that even their kiss was just another performance from an actress who plays too many parts.]]>874false1269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amy-bradshaw-matter-ep-3--73249468Johnny Dollar #268, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny Dollar continues investigating the attempts on actress Amy Bradshaw's life after a near-miss with a falling sandbag at the Criterion Theater. With police detective Al Sintella now convinced the threats are real, Johnny heads to Greenwich Village to track down Bill York, Amy's estranged husband and the beneficiary of her life insurance policy. York, a bitter and struggling writer, reveals that he pawned his unpublished novel to Mike Pomeroy, Amy's agent. Though York claims he hasn't seen Amy in months, Johnny remains suspicious.
Following this lead, Johnny visits producer Emery Taylor's apartment, where he encounters Taylor's wife Dora instead. Over drinks, the brittle and jaded Dora makes a startling confession: she herself has reason to harm Amy, whom she believes is having an affair with her husband. Dora also reveals that director Dave Coleman was once deeply in love with Amy and made threatening remarks when rejected, though he's since gone silent on the subject. As Johnny's list of suspects grows, the investigation deepens into a tangled web of jealousy, resentment, and dangerous secrets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249468Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 23, 1955 Johnny Dollar #268, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 3," Johnny Dollar continues investigating the attempts on actress Amy Bradshaw's life after a near-miss with a falling sandbag at the Criterion Theater. With police...Johnny Dollar #268, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny Dollar continues investigating the attempts on actress Amy Bradshaw's life after a near-miss with a falling sandbag at the Criterion Theater. With police detective Al Sintella now convinced the threats are real, Johnny heads to Greenwich Village to track down Bill York, Amy's estranged husband and the beneficiary of her life insurance policy. York, a bitter and struggling writer, reveals that he pawned his unpublished novel to Mike Pomeroy, Amy's agent. Though York claims he hasn't seen Amy in months, Johnny remains suspicious.
Following this lead, Johnny visits producer Emery Taylor's apartment, where he encounters Taylor's wife Dora instead. Over drinks, the brittle and jaded Dora makes a startling confession: she herself has reason to harm Amy, whom she believes is having an affair with her husband. Dora also reveals that director Dave Coleman was once deeply in love with Amy and made threatening remarks when rejected, though he's since gone silent on the subject. As Johnny's list of suspects grows, the investigation deepens into a tangled web of jealousy, resentment, and dangerous secrets.]]>883false1268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amy-bradshaw-matter-ep-2--73249465Johnny Dollar #267, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 2," Johnny continues investigating the threats against insured actress Amy Bradshaw, starting with a visit to Detective Lieutenant Al Sintella at police headquarters. Johnny shares evidence of a threatening note and a suspicious shoving incident in Times Square, though Al suspects it might be a publicity stunt. Johnny reveals his list of suspects, including director David Coleman, producer Emery Taylor and his wife Dora, agent Mike Pomroy, and most importantly, Amy's estranged husband Bill York, who stands to collect on her insurance policy. There's also Porter Kane, an obsessed fan who requires investigation.
Johnny visits the wealthy and eccentric Kane, who lives in an expensive apartment filled with priceless one-of-a-kind collectibles. Kane chillingly reveals his hobby of collecting unique objects and announces his intention to add Amy to his collection. Later, at the theater, Johnny overhears a heated confrontation between Amy and her agent Mike Pomroy, who accuses her of sabotaging another actress named Sheila. The conversation suggests romantic complications between Amy and Mike, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249465Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 22, 1955 Johnny Dollar #267, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 2," Johnny continues investigating the threats against insured actress Amy Bradshaw, starting with a visit to Detective Lieutenant Al Sintella at police headquarters....Johnny Dollar #267, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 2," Johnny continues investigating the threats against insured actress Amy Bradshaw, starting with a visit to Detective Lieutenant Al Sintella at police headquarters. Johnny shares evidence of a threatening note and a suspicious shoving incident in Times Square, though Al suspects it might be a publicity stunt. Johnny reveals his list of suspects, including director David Coleman, producer Emery Taylor and his wife Dora, agent Mike Pomroy, and most importantly, Amy's estranged husband Bill York, who stands to collect on her insurance policy. There's also Porter Kane, an obsessed fan who requires investigation.
Johnny visits the wealthy and eccentric Kane, who lives in an expensive apartment filled with priceless one-of-a-kind collectibles. Kane chillingly reveals his hobby of collecting unique objects and announces his intention to add Amy to his collection. Later, at the theater, Johnny overhears a heated confrontation between Amy and her agent Mike Pomroy, who accuses her of sabotaging another actress named Sheila. The conversation suggests romantic complications between Amy and Mike, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation.]]>874false1267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amy-bradshaw-matter-ep-1--73249462Johnny Dollar #266, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 1," Johnny Dollar heads to New York City after George Atkins at Northwest Indemnity reveals that someone appears to be threatening the life of Amy Bradshaw, a famous stage actress the company insured. At the Criterion Theater on West 44th Street, director David Coleman meets Johnny in the wings and explains that Amy received a menacing note warning "you are an evil woman, you will be punished by sudden death." Coleman is worried about police involvement creating unwanted publicity, and the stress is already affecting Amy's performance, rattling her young co-star Sheila Mitchell.
After the show, Johnny meets the glamorous Amy in her dressing room, where she initially dismisses the threat as silly. When her agent Mike Pomeroy interrupts their conversation, Amy suddenly accepts Johnny's invitation for drinks. As they leave the theater, Amy spots Porter Kane, described as a friend who can be "a little wearing," waiting outside and asks Johnny to leave through another exit. Over drinks at a nearby bar, Amy opens up about her acting career, revealing she's always gotten everything she wanted and no one has ever stood in her way.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249462Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 21, 1955 Johnny Dollar #266, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 1," Johnny Dollar heads to New York City after George Atkins at Northwest Indemnity reveals that someone appears to be threatening the life of Amy Bradshaw, a famous...Johnny Dollar #266, "The Amy Bradshaw Matter Ep 1," Johnny Dollar heads to New York City after George Atkins at Northwest Indemnity reveals that someone appears to be threatening the life of Amy Bradshaw, a famous stage actress the company insured. At the Criterion Theater on West 44th Street, director David Coleman meets Johnny in the wings and explains that Amy received a menacing note warning "you are an evil woman, you will be punished by sudden death." Coleman is worried about police involvement creating unwanted publicity, and the stress is already affecting Amy's performance, rattling her young co-star Sheila Mitchell.
After the show, Johnny meets the glamorous Amy in her dressing room, where she initially dismisses the threat as silly. When her agent Mike Pomeroy interrupts their conversation, Amy suddenly accepts Johnny's invitation for drinks. As they leave the theater, Amy spots Porter Kane, described as a friend who can be "a little wearing," waiting outside and asks Johnny to leave through another exit. Over drinks at a nearby bar, Amy opens up about her acting career, revealing she's always gotten everything she wanted and no one has ever stood in her way.]]>881false1266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-broderick-matter-ep-5--73249459Johnny Dollar #265, "The Broderick Matter Ep 5," Johnny Dollar confronts Lorraine Broderick on a thirteenth-floor ledge as she threatens to jump to her death. The freelance insurance investigator has been searching for Lorraine to deliver $1,500 in insurance money left to her by an old newspaper vendor named John Smith, who remembered a kind little girl from a single afternoon back in 1943. As crowds gather below and police attempt rescue efforts, Johnny tries desperately to talk Lorraine down, revealing his knowledge of her troubled past—her parents' deaths, her rejection of Dr. Pollard's love in Hartford, and her theft from William Dameron in New York before abandoning him.
Lorraine bitterly insists that nobody has ever wanted to help her and that she's been no good to anyone, but Johnny counters each claim, telling her that Dameron still loves her despite everything. As the tense standoff continues with rescuers positioning nets above, Johnny plays his final card: the story of old John Smith, who believed in the goodness of an eleven-year-old girl enough to leave her his life savings, earned through hard work and sacrifice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249459Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 18, 1955 Johnny Dollar #265, "The Broderick Matter Ep 5," Johnny Dollar confronts Lorraine Broderick on a thirteenth-floor ledge as she threatens to jump to her death. The freelance insurance investigator has been searching...Johnny Dollar #265, "The Broderick Matter Ep 5," Johnny Dollar confronts Lorraine Broderick on a thirteenth-floor ledge as she threatens to jump to her death. The freelance insurance investigator has been searching for Lorraine to deliver $1,500 in insurance money left to her by an old newspaper vendor named John Smith, who remembered a kind little girl from a single afternoon back in 1943. As crowds gather below and police attempt rescue efforts, Johnny tries desperately to talk Lorraine down, revealing his knowledge of her troubled past—her parents' deaths, her rejection of Dr. Pollard's love in Hartford, and her theft from William Dameron in New York before abandoning him.
Lorraine bitterly insists that nobody has ever wanted to help her and that she's been no good to anyone, but Johnny counters each claim, telling her that Dameron still loves her despite everything. As the tense standoff continues with rescuers positioning nets above, Johnny plays his final card: the story of old John Smith, who believed in the goodness of an eleven-year-old girl enough to leave her his life savings, earned through hard work and sacrifice.]]>873false1265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-broderick-matter-ep-4--73249455Johnny Dollar #264, "The Broderick Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar teams up with Deputy King from the Malibu Sheriff Station to track down the elusive Lorraine Broderick, who has been passing bad checks across the country while Johnny tries to deliver her a legitimate insurance claim. Their investigation leads them to Joe Tappan, a struggling actor from the beach colony who drove Lorraine into Los Angeles that morning. Tappan is completely smitten with the young woman, insisting she told him the tragic truth about losing her two-year-old son in an accident and needing someone to believe in her again. Despite Johnny's warnings that she's a skilled con artist who has fooled other men with similar stories, Tappan refuses to accept that Lorraine was acting.
The trail grows cold when Lorraine fails to return to the Beverly Glen Hotel where she left fourteen pieces of luggage, and the bartender at the Topper denies seeing anyone matching her description. As the Los Angeles police keep watch and Johnny continues his investigation, he finds himself troubled by this case involving the little girl who once had a face like an angel. When he confronts the stubborn Tappan again with hard evidence that her tragic story was fabricated, the actor's world begins to crumble.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249455Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 17, 1955 Johnny Dollar #264, "The Broderick Matter Ep 4," Johnny Dollar teams up with Deputy King from the Malibu Sheriff Station to track down the elusive Lorraine Broderick, who has been passing bad checks across the...Johnny Dollar #264, "The Broderick Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar teams up with Deputy King from the Malibu Sheriff Station to track down the elusive Lorraine Broderick, who has been passing bad checks across the country while Johnny tries to deliver her a legitimate insurance claim. Their investigation leads them to Joe Tappan, a struggling actor from the beach colony who drove Lorraine into Los Angeles that morning. Tappan is completely smitten with the young woman, insisting she told him the tragic truth about losing her two-year-old son in an accident and needing someone to believe in her again. Despite Johnny's warnings that she's a skilled con artist who has fooled other men with similar stories, Tappan refuses to accept that Lorraine was acting.
The trail grows cold when Lorraine fails to return to the Beverly Glen Hotel where she left fourteen pieces of luggage, and the bartender at the Topper denies seeing anyone matching her description. As the Los Angeles police keep watch and Johnny continues his investigation, he finds himself troubled by this case involving the little girl who once had a face like an angel. When he confronts the stubborn Tappan again with hard evidence that her tragic story was fabricated, the actor's world begins to crumble.]]>872false1264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-broderick-matter-ep-3--72472637Johnny Dollar #263, "The Broderick Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny continues his search for Lorraine Broderick, tracking her movements from New York to the California coast. What began as a simple claim payment for a sweet old man's bequest to a nice young girl transforms into something far more troubling. Through interviews with Edward Quinlan at a gas station, Mrs. Gaines the talkative landlady, and various hotel managers, Johnny pieces together a disturbing pattern. The Lorraine who walked away from William Dameron on Christmas Eve 1953 has become someone entirely different, leaving a trail of bad checks and aliases across the country under names like Jane Brown and Lorraine Bradley.
The investigation takes Johnny from crowded New York streets to sunny Santa Barbara, where he meets hotel operator Harrington, the latest victim of Lorraine's con artistry. With police departments in multiple cities now looking for her and mounting evidence of her criminal activities, Johnny finds himself increasingly disillusioned about the woman he's been hired to locate. The question is no longer just where Lorraine Broderick has gone, but what she's become.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472637Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 16, 1955 Johnny Dollar #263, "The Broderick Matter Ep 3," Johnny continues his search for Lorraine Broderick, tracking her movements from New York to the California coast. What began as a simple claim payment for a sweet...Johnny Dollar #263, "The Broderick Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny continues his search for Lorraine Broderick, tracking her movements from New York to the California coast. What began as a simple claim payment for a sweet old man's bequest to a nice young girl transforms into something far more troubling. Through interviews with Edward Quinlan at a gas station, Mrs. Gaines the talkative landlady, and various hotel managers, Johnny pieces together a disturbing pattern. The Lorraine who walked away from William Dameron on Christmas Eve 1953 has become someone entirely different, leaving a trail of bad checks and aliases across the country under names like Jane Brown and Lorraine Bradley.
The investigation takes Johnny from crowded New York streets to sunny Santa Barbara, where he meets hotel operator Harrington, the latest victim of Lorraine's con artistry. With police departments in multiple cities now looking for her and mounting evidence of her criminal activities, Johnny finds himself increasingly disillusioned about the woman he's been hired to locate. The question is no longer just where Lorraine Broderick has gone, but what she's become.]]>875false1263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-broderick-matter-ep-2--72472636Johnny Dollar #262, "The Broderick Matter Ep 2,"
Johnny continues his search for the elusive Lorraine Broderick, tracking down leads that only deepen the mystery. Apartment manager Carl Walden reveals that Lorraine vanished in the middle of the night in December 1953, leaving behind only a fifty-dollar bill and no forwarding address. Walden describes seeing her with a mysterious, well-dressed older man driving a Cadillac with New York plates, someone who never returned after her disappearance. Meanwhile, Dr. Pollard's obvious infatuation with his former employee adds another layer to Lorraine's complicated past.
After placing ads in New York newspapers, Johnny receives a strange phone call from someone claiming to be Lorraine, which turns out to be a ruse by William Dameron, a wealthy brokerage company president. Dameron admits he met Lorraine in Hartford and brought her to New York intending to marry her after knowing her only a week. However, on Christmas Eve 1952, she mysteriously disappeared from his car at a gas station and was never seen again. As Johnny interviews Dameron in his office, the pattern becomes clear: Lorraine Broderick has a habit of vanishing without explanation, leaving bewildered men in her wake.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472636Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 15, 1955 Johnny Dollar #262, "The Broderick Matter Ep 2," Johnny continues his search for the elusive Lorraine Broderick, tracking down leads that only deepen the mystery. Apartment manager Carl Walden reveals that...Johnny Dollar #262, "The Broderick Matter Ep 2,"
Johnny continues his search for the elusive Lorraine Broderick, tracking down leads that only deepen the mystery. Apartment manager Carl Walden reveals that Lorraine vanished in the middle of the night in December 1953, leaving behind only a fifty-dollar bill and no forwarding address. Walden describes seeing her with a mysterious, well-dressed older man driving a Cadillac with New York plates, someone who never returned after her disappearance. Meanwhile, Dr. Pollard's obvious infatuation with his former employee adds another layer to Lorraine's complicated past.
After placing ads in New York newspapers, Johnny receives a strange phone call from someone claiming to be Lorraine, which turns out to be a ruse by William Dameron, a wealthy brokerage company president. Dameron admits he met Lorraine in Hartford and brought her to New York intending to marry her after knowing her only a week. However, on Christmas Eve 1952, she mysteriously disappeared from his car at a gas station and was never seen again. As Johnny interviews Dameron in his office, the pattern becomes clear: Lorraine Broderick has a habit of vanishing without explanation, leaving bewildered men in her wake.]]>879false1262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-broderick-matter-ep-1--72472634Johnny Dollar #261, "The Broderick Matter Ep 1,"
Robert Steele from Eastern Trust Insurance Company hires Johnny Dollar to locate Lorraine Broderick, beneficiary of a $1,500 policy left by John Adams Smith, a 67-year-old newspaper vendor who died alone in a charity ward. The case touches Steele deeply because Smith religiously paid his premiums for years after meeting 11-year-old Lorraine just once in 1943 when she helped him sell papers. Now 23, Lorraine has seemingly vanished, and Steele hopes she grew up to be worthy of the old man's faith in her.
Johnny traces Lorraine's tragic history: her parents killed in a 1948 car accident, followed by the death of her guardian uncle in 1950. At St. Charles High School, Sister Mary Regina remembers Lorraine as having a face "like an angel's, gentle and fresh and wonderful." Johnny discovers that Lorraine worked in a dentist's office after her uncle's death and may still be there. As he closes in on her location, Johnny contacts Steele for backup, sensing he might need help with what comes next.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472634Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 14, 1955 Johnny Dollar #261, "The Broderick Matter Ep 1," Robert Steele from Eastern Trust Insurance Company hires Johnny Dollar to locate Lorraine Broderick, beneficiary of a $1,500 policy left by John Adams Smith, a...Johnny Dollar #261, "The Broderick Matter Ep 1,"
Robert Steele from Eastern Trust Insurance Company hires Johnny Dollar to locate Lorraine Broderick, beneficiary of a $1,500 policy left by John Adams Smith, a 67-year-old newspaper vendor who died alone in a charity ward. The case touches Steele deeply because Smith religiously paid his premiums for years after meeting 11-year-old Lorraine just once in 1943 when she helped him sell papers. Now 23, Lorraine has seemingly vanished, and Steele hopes she grew up to be worthy of the old man's faith in her.
Johnny traces Lorraine's tragic history: her parents killed in a 1948 car accident, followed by the death of her guardian uncle in 1950. At St. Charles High School, Sister Mary Regina remembers Lorraine as having a face "like an angel's, gentle and fresh and wonderful." Johnny discovers that Lorraine worked in a dentist's office after her uncle's death and may still be there. As he closes in on her location, Johnny contacts Steele for backup, sensing he might need help with what comes next.]]>877false1261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lorko-diamonds-matter-ep-5--72472635Johnny Dollar #260, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar races to a waterfront cafe where Maria has called him in panic, claiming she's being followed. After a tense standoff with a gunman firing from across the dark street, Johnny pursues the fleeing car in a high-speed chase along the dangerous coastal road. The pursuit ends in a fiery crash that kills the driver, whom Johnny identifies as Andre Jourdin, the customs property agent. As the car burns, Johnny reveals to Maria what he's pieced together about the diamond heist scheme.
Johnny confronts Maria with his theory: she and Andre orchestrated the entire diamond robbery, planning for the courier to die so the diamonds would pass through Andre's office. Their partner Bobo complicated matters by double-crossing them, but Andre tracked him down to the Casbah and killed him. Now, with both Andre and Bobo dead in the wreckage and violence of their scheme, Johnny tells Maria she's "safe" because her co-conspirators can no longer talk. Maria protests her innocence as Johnny lays out the damning evidence against her.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472635Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:08 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 11, 1955 Johnny Dollar #260, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 5," Johnny Dollar races to a waterfront cafe where Maria has called him in panic, claiming she's being followed. After a tense standoff with a gunman firing from...Johnny Dollar #260, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar races to a waterfront cafe where Maria has called him in panic, claiming she's being followed. After a tense standoff with a gunman firing from across the dark street, Johnny pursues the fleeing car in a high-speed chase along the dangerous coastal road. The pursuit ends in a fiery crash that kills the driver, whom Johnny identifies as Andre Jourdin, the customs property agent. As the car burns, Johnny reveals to Maria what he's pieced together about the diamond heist scheme.
Johnny confronts Maria with his theory: she and Andre orchestrated the entire diamond robbery, planning for the courier to die so the diamonds would pass through Andre's office. Their partner Bobo complicated matters by double-crossing them, but Andre tracked him down to the Casbah and killed him. Now, with both Andre and Bobo dead in the wreckage and violence of their scheme, Johnny tells Maria she's "safe" because her co-conspirators can no longer talk. Maria protests her innocence as Johnny lays out the damning evidence against her.]]>873false1260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lorko-diamonds-matter-ep-4--72472633Johnny Dollar #259, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar bribes an employment agent named Abdul for the address of Chada, the servant girl who worked for Countess D'Atalia. Hours earlier, someone turned on the gas in the Countess's apartment in an apparent murder attempt, and Dollar suspects Chada. Before he can leave his hotel, he receives an unwelcome visit from Charlie Barrett, a Chicago meat packer who has been pursuing the Countess romantically. Barrett warns Dollar to stay away from her, claiming he has already invested substantial money in their relationship and even promised her twenty thousand dollars in diamonds before they had a falling out. When Barrett tries to assert his influence and intimidate Dollar, another brief fight ensues, leaving Barrett unconscious.
Dollar then ventures into the dangerous Casbah district after midnight to find Chada at a dimly-lit coffee house. After waiting twenty minutes, he is joined by a man named Bobo, who identifies himself as Chada's man and admits to poisoning the diamond courier. Bobo reveals that Chada did turn on the gas but insists it wasn't personal since he didn't know Dollar would be there. As their tense conversation shifts to the missing diamonds and possible rewards, the episode ends mid-discussion.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472633Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:05 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 10, 1955 Johnny Dollar #259, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 4," Johnny Dollar bribes an employment agent named Abdul for the address of Chada, the servant girl who worked for Countess D'Atalia. Hours earlier, someone turned...Johnny Dollar #259, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar bribes an employment agent named Abdul for the address of Chada, the servant girl who worked for Countess D'Atalia. Hours earlier, someone turned on the gas in the Countess's apartment in an apparent murder attempt, and Dollar suspects Chada. Before he can leave his hotel, he receives an unwelcome visit from Charlie Barrett, a Chicago meat packer who has been pursuing the Countess romantically. Barrett warns Dollar to stay away from her, claiming he has already invested substantial money in their relationship and even promised her twenty thousand dollars in diamonds before they had a falling out. When Barrett tries to assert his influence and intimidate Dollar, another brief fight ensues, leaving Barrett unconscious.
Dollar then ventures into the dangerous Casbah district after midnight to find Chada at a dimly-lit coffee house. After waiting twenty minutes, he is joined by a man named Bobo, who identifies himself as Chada's man and admits to poisoning the diamond courier. Bobo reveals that Chada did turn on the gas but insists it wasn't personal since he didn't know Dollar would be there. As their tense conversation shifts to the missing diamonds and possible rewards, the episode ends mid-discussion.]]>877false1259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lorko-diamonds-matter-ep-3--72472632Johnny Dollar #258, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny Dollar continues his investigation into $100,000 worth of missing Lorco diamonds in Algiers, North Africa. The mystery deepens when he discovers Hans Zeindorf, a representative from the Amsterdam diamond firm, unconscious and bound in Countess Maria's closet after someone turned on the gas. As Johnny revives Zeindorf with smelling salts, he learns that the Countess ordered the expensive jewels as engagement gifts from a wealthy American named Charles Barrett, who lives on his yacht in the harbor. The pieces begin falling into place as Johnny realizes the impoverished Countess may have been planning to marry for money, though she cryptically insists no marriage was ever mentioned.
Johnny's investigation takes a dangerous turn when he realizes he's being followed through the Harbor District by a mysterious driver in an expensive English car. After ordering his taxi driver to block the street, Johnny confronts the unknown pursuer, and the two men engage in a fierce street fight as the episode reaches its climactic moment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472632Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 9, 1955 Johnny Dollar #258, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 3," Johnny Dollar continues his investigation into $100,000 worth of missing Lorco diamonds in Algiers, North Africa. The mystery deepens when he discovers Hans...Johnny Dollar #258, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny Dollar continues his investigation into $100,000 worth of missing Lorco diamonds in Algiers, North Africa. The mystery deepens when he discovers Hans Zeindorf, a representative from the Amsterdam diamond firm, unconscious and bound in Countess Maria's closet after someone turned on the gas. As Johnny revives Zeindorf with smelling salts, he learns that the Countess ordered the expensive jewels as engagement gifts from a wealthy American named Charles Barrett, who lives on his yacht in the harbor. The pieces begin falling into place as Johnny realizes the impoverished Countess may have been planning to marry for money, though she cryptically insists no marriage was ever mentioned.
Johnny's investigation takes a dangerous turn when he realizes he's being followed through the Harbor District by a mysterious driver in an expensive English car. After ordering his taxi driver to block the street, Johnny confronts the unknown pursuer, and the two men engage in a fierce street fight as the episode reaches its climactic moment.]]>873false1258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lorko-diamonds-matter-ep-2--72472630Johnny Dollar #257, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 2,"
Johnny Dollar confronts the elegant Countess de Octaghia about a $100,000 diamond theft and murder, determined to shake her cool composure. Despite warnings from the green-eyed Inspector Marcus that the Countess is above suspicion, Dollar remains convinced she's deeply involved in the crime. The Countess was the only person in Algiers who knew the courier's exact arrival details, having received specific instructions from the Lorco Company not to share the information with anyone.
At her slightly shabby apartment in an upscale district, Dollar presses the Countess hard, suggesting she orchestrated the theft with an accomplice. He confronts her about a tall, thin man who slugged a customs agent after the courier was poisoned on the plane. The Countess maintains her dignified demeanor but admits she may have made a mistake by mentioning the diamond shipment at a cocktail party. As she begins to reveal who she told, the tension builds over whether this sophisticated woman is truly guilty or merely careless.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472630Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 8, 1955 Johnny Dollar #257, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 2," Johnny Dollar confronts the elegant Countess de Octaghia about a $100,000 diamond theft and murder, determined to shake her cool composure. Despite warnings...Johnny Dollar #257, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 2,"
Johnny Dollar confronts the elegant Countess de Octaghia about a $100,000 diamond theft and murder, determined to shake her cool composure. Despite warnings from the green-eyed Inspector Marcus that the Countess is above suspicion, Dollar remains convinced she's deeply involved in the crime. The Countess was the only person in Algiers who knew the courier's exact arrival details, having received specific instructions from the Lorco Company not to share the information with anyone.
At her slightly shabby apartment in an upscale district, Dollar presses the Countess hard, suggesting she orchestrated the theft with an accomplice. He confronts her about a tall, thin man who slugged a customs agent after the courier was poisoned on the plane. The Countess maintains her dignified demeanor but admits she may have made a mistake by mentioning the diamond shipment at a cocktail party. As she begins to reveal who she told, the tension builds over whether this sophisticated woman is truly guilty or merely careless.]]>878false1257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lorko-diamonds-matter-ep-1--72472629Johnny Dollar #256, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 1,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself on a plane to Algiers after receiving an urgent call from Ben Tyler at Transworld Fidelity. A courier for Lorco Limited, a prestigious Amsterdam diamond cutting firm, has dropped dead of apparent heart failure at the Algiers airport while carrying a briefcase containing $100,000 worth of top-grade set stones. The briefcase has vanished, and Johnny must navigate the prickly professional pride of Inspector Marcus of the Algerian Customs Police, who makes it clear he resents the implication that an outside investigator is needed to clean up his "goof."
The case grows more complex as Johnny learns the details from the excitable Lorco representative, Mr. Zeindorf. The courier, Paul Gruber, a fifteen-year trusted employee, fell ill on the plane and died shortly after being taken to an emergency clinic. His briefcase was left on the desk of customs property agent André Jourdin, who was then found unconscious on his office floor after a gunshot rang out, the briefcase missing. The diamonds were destined for approval by the mysterious Countess Maria de Tolia, and Johnny begins to suspect the property agent himself may have staged the theft in a classic inside job.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472629Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 7, 1955 Johnny Dollar #256, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 1," Johnny Dollar finds himself on a plane to Algiers after receiving an urgent call from Ben Tyler at Transworld Fidelity. A courier for Lorco Limited, a...Johnny Dollar #256, "The Lorko Diamonds Matter Ep 1,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself on a plane to Algiers after receiving an urgent call from Ben Tyler at Transworld Fidelity. A courier for Lorco Limited, a prestigious Amsterdam diamond cutting firm, has dropped dead of apparent heart failure at the Algiers airport while carrying a briefcase containing $100,000 worth of top-grade set stones. The briefcase has vanished, and Johnny must navigate the prickly professional pride of Inspector Marcus of the Algerian Customs Police, who makes it clear he resents the implication that an outside investigator is needed to clean up his "goof."
The case grows more complex as Johnny learns the details from the excitable Lorco representative, Mr. Zeindorf. The courier, Paul Gruber, a fifteen-year trusted employee, fell ill on the plane and died shortly after being taken to an emergency clinic. His briefcase was left on the desk of customs property agent André Jourdin, who was then found unconscious on his office floor after a gunshot rang out, the briefcase missing. The diamonds were destined for approval by the mysterious Countess Maria de Tolia, and Johnny begins to suspect the property agent himself may have staged the theft in a classic inside job.]]>876false1256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-valentine-matter-ep-5--72472631Johnny Dollar #255, "The Valentine Matter Ep 5,"
The investigation reaches a devastating climax as Johnny Dollar witnesses the murder of Terry Valentine, the fourth victim in this deadly case. Racing from the Valentine house, Johnny tracks down two killers, brothers Sisto and Darby Chianti from New York, resulting in a fatal shootout. As Johnny grapples with his feelings for Terry, Inspector Debaca works to understand why the Chianti brothers targeted the Valentine family. The brothers leave no answers, both dying from their wounds.
The mystery begins to unravel when the Chianti brothers' father, Pietro, arrives to claim his sons' bodies. Through dogged investigation, Johnny discovers the shocking truth: Dan Valentine's wife was Pietro Chianti's daughter. The old man reveals he ordered the execution of the entire Valentine family himself. In a chilling confession, Pietro explains that when his daughter married the bad man Dan Valentine years ago, only evil could follow. He saw the deaths of his own daughter, granddaughter Terry, lawyer Conrad Webster, and Dan Valentine as necessary acts of a father's judgment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472631Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 4, 1955 Johnny Dollar #255, "The Valentine Matter Ep 5," The investigation reaches a devastating climax as Johnny Dollar witnesses the murder of Terry Valentine, the fourth victim in this deadly case. Racing from the...Johnny Dollar #255, "The Valentine Matter Ep 5,"
The investigation reaches a devastating climax as Johnny Dollar witnesses the murder of Terry Valentine, the fourth victim in this deadly case. Racing from the Valentine house, Johnny tracks down two killers, brothers Sisto and Darby Chianti from New York, resulting in a fatal shootout. As Johnny grapples with his feelings for Terry, Inspector Debaca works to understand why the Chianti brothers targeted the Valentine family. The brothers leave no answers, both dying from their wounds.
The mystery begins to unravel when the Chianti brothers' father, Pietro, arrives to claim his sons' bodies. Through dogged investigation, Johnny discovers the shocking truth: Dan Valentine's wife was Pietro Chianti's daughter. The old man reveals he ordered the execution of the entire Valentine family himself. In a chilling confession, Pietro explains that when his daughter married the bad man Dan Valentine years ago, only evil could follow. He saw the deaths of his own daughter, granddaughter Terry, lawyer Conrad Webster, and Dan Valentine as necessary acts of a father's judgment.]]>876false1255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-valentine-matter-ep-4--72472628Johnny Dollar #254, "The Valentine Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny receives devastating news from Roy Vickers: Danny Valentine and his wife have been gunned down by two unidentified assassins outside a hotel. Despite Johnny's efforts to protect him, Valentine had checked himself out of the hospital and disappeared, only to be tracked down by professional killers who finish the job they started earlier. Inspector Charles de Baca and Johnny discuss the case over dinner, trying to piece together why Valentine became a target. While de Baca suspects old enemies from Valentine's criminal past, Johnny believes the motive lies closer to home, pointing out that Valentine had reinvented himself as a peaceful man who spent his days painting and listening to music.
Johnny travels to Valentine's house in Jefferson Parish, where he meets Teresa Ward, the daughter who has just discovered her true identity through newspaper reports of her father's murder. The well-educated young woman struggles with conflicting emotions about inheriting fifty thousand dollars from a father she never knew existed, while grieving the mother who kept the secret all these years. As Johnny comforts Teresa and explains her father's attempts to provide for her from prison, the mystery deepens around who wanted both Valentine and his wife dead.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472628Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 3, 1955 Johnny Dollar #254, "The Valentine Matter Ep 4," Johnny receives devastating news from Roy Vickers: Danny Valentine and his wife have been gunned down by two unidentified assassins outside a hotel. Despite Johnny's...Johnny Dollar #254, "The Valentine Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny receives devastating news from Roy Vickers: Danny Valentine and his wife have been gunned down by two unidentified assassins outside a hotel. Despite Johnny's efforts to protect him, Valentine had checked himself out of the hospital and disappeared, only to be tracked down by professional killers who finish the job they started earlier. Inspector Charles de Baca and Johnny discuss the case over dinner, trying to piece together why Valentine became a target. While de Baca suspects old enemies from Valentine's criminal past, Johnny believes the motive lies closer to home, pointing out that Valentine had reinvented himself as a peaceful man who spent his days painting and listening to music.
Johnny travels to Valentine's house in Jefferson Parish, where he meets Teresa Ward, the daughter who has just discovered her true identity through newspaper reports of her father's murder. The well-educated young woman struggles with conflicting emotions about inheriting fifty thousand dollars from a father she never knew existed, while grieving the mother who kept the secret all these years. As Johnny comforts Teresa and explains her father's attempts to provide for her from prison, the mystery deepens around who wanted both Valentine and his wife dead.]]>875false1254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-valentine-matter-ep-3--72472627Johnny Dollar #253, "The Valentine Matter Ep 3," Johnny continues his search for Dan Valentine, the former racketeer from the Roaring Twenties who walked out of his hospital bed with two bullets still in him. After confronting Mrs. Valentine at her New Orleans hotel, Johnny presses her for answers about why her husband chose to live so far away from her and their daughter Teresa in New England. She reluctantly reveals that Conrad Webster, a disbarred attorney and old friend of Dan's who handled his insurance policy and daughter's trust, might be living in the city. Johnny wonders if the injured man sought refuge with this connection from his past.
Following a trail through bars and flophouses, Johnny tracks Webster down at three in the morning to a rundown duplex on Gentilly Street. He finds a drunk, philosophical old man who speaks bitterly about their vanished era of Hamburg hats and the Charleston. Webster insists he hasn't seen Dan and doesn't know his whereabouts, though he reveals a deep melancholy about their faded generation. As Johnny leaves empty-handed, the mystery of Dan Valentine's disappearance deepens, with time running out for the bleeding fugitive somewhere in the New Orleans night.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472627Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 2, 1955 Johnny Dollar #253, "The Valentine Matter Ep 3," Johnny continues his search for Dan Valentine, the former racketeer from the Roaring Twenties who walked out of his hospital bed with two bullets still in him. After...Johnny Dollar #253, "The Valentine Matter Ep 3," Johnny continues his search for Dan Valentine, the former racketeer from the Roaring Twenties who walked out of his hospital bed with two bullets still in him. After confronting Mrs. Valentine at her New Orleans hotel, Johnny presses her for answers about why her husband chose to live so far away from her and their daughter Teresa in New England. She reluctantly reveals that Conrad Webster, a disbarred attorney and old friend of Dan's who handled his insurance policy and daughter's trust, might be living in the city. Johnny wonders if the injured man sought refuge with this connection from his past.
Following a trail through bars and flophouses, Johnny tracks Webster down at three in the morning to a rundown duplex on Gentilly Street. He finds a drunk, philosophical old man who speaks bitterly about their vanished era of Hamburg hats and the Charleston. Webster insists he hasn't seen Dan and doesn't know his whereabouts, though he reveals a deep melancholy about their faded generation. As Johnny leaves empty-handed, the mystery of Dan Valentine's disappearance deepens, with time running out for the bleeding fugitive somewhere in the New Orleans night.]]>873false1253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-valentine-matter-ep-2--72472625Johnny Dollar #252, "The Valentine Matter Ep 2,"
Johnny Dollar continues his investigation into the attempted murder of Dan Valentine, a former bootlegger and convicted tax evader who recently completed a prison sentence and was living quietly in New Orleans. Inspector DeBaca remains suspicious about the timing of the shooting, noting that Valentine met Dollar for drinks just before someone opened fire on him. While Valentine refuses to cooperate or identify his attackers, the insurance company wants Dollar to ensure their policyholder stays alive. A milk truck driver named Willie Blakely comes forward as a witness, describing how Valentine seemed to recognize the two men in the black Buick sedan before they shot him. The peculiar detail that catches everyone's attention is that Valentine appeared to smile sadly at his attackers rather than reach for a weapon, suggesting he knew them well.
Dollar's investigation deepens as he reviews Valentine's extensive criminal file dating back to 1915, revealing a complex history involving the Irish Rebellion, the drug business, and prohibition-era crimes. When Dollar attempts to visit Valentine at the hospital, he learns the patient's condition has worsened from blood loss and requires a transfusion. A mysterious gray-haired, well-dressed woman also inquires about Valentine, prompting Dollar to follow her down the corridor.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472625Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 1, 1955 Johnny Dollar #252, "The Valentine Matter Ep 2," Johnny Dollar continues his investigation into the attempted murder of Dan Valentine, a former bootlegger and convicted tax evader who recently completed a prison...Johnny Dollar #252, "The Valentine Matter Ep 2,"
Johnny Dollar continues his investigation into the attempted murder of Dan Valentine, a former bootlegger and convicted tax evader who recently completed a prison sentence and was living quietly in New Orleans. Inspector DeBaca remains suspicious about the timing of the shooting, noting that Valentine met Dollar for drinks just before someone opened fire on him. While Valentine refuses to cooperate or identify his attackers, the insurance company wants Dollar to ensure their policyholder stays alive. A milk truck driver named Willie Blakely comes forward as a witness, describing how Valentine seemed to recognize the two men in the black Buick sedan before they shot him. The peculiar detail that catches everyone's attention is that Valentine appeared to smile sadly at his attackers rather than reach for a weapon, suggesting he knew them well.
Dollar's investigation deepens as he reviews Valentine's extensive criminal file dating back to 1915, revealing a complex history involving the Irish Rebellion, the drug business, and prohibition-era crimes. When Dollar attempts to visit Valentine at the hospital, he learns the patient's condition has worsened from blood loss and requires a transfusion. A mysterious gray-haired, well-dressed woman also inquires about Valentine, prompting Dollar to follow her down the corridor.]]>876false1252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-valentine-matter-ep-1--72472624Johnny Dollar #251, "The Valentine Matter Ep 1,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself with unexpected free time in New Orleans after a case involving a bellhop who stole a diamond necklace and ran off with the hotel manager's wife wraps up quickly. While killing time at a bar on Burgundy Street, Dollar recognizes a solitary, gray-haired man as Dan Valentine, a former prohibition-era gangster who recently finished serving 13 years for income tax evasion. Valentine insists he's gone straight and just wants to live quietly in New Orleans without police harassment. Dollar believes him, and the two spend a pleasant evening together dining at Jimmy Moran's and making the rounds of local clubs.
The next morning, Inspector DeBaca of the New Orleans police calls Dollar in, revealing they've been watching Valentine since his arrival three months ago. DeBaca questions whether Dollar had any business dealings with Valentine, but their conversation is interrupted by shocking news: Dan Valentine has been found on a sidewalk with two bullet wounds in his shoulder. When questioned, Valentine claims he was cleaning his gun, but Dollar and DeBaca know he's lying about what really happened.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472624Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 31, 1955 Johnny Dollar #251, "The Valentine Matter Ep 1," Johnny Dollar finds himself with unexpected free time in New Orleans after a case involving a bellhop who stole a diamond necklace and ran off with the hotel...Johnny Dollar #251, "The Valentine Matter Ep 1,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself with unexpected free time in New Orleans after a case involving a bellhop who stole a diamond necklace and ran off with the hotel manager's wife wraps up quickly. While killing time at a bar on Burgundy Street, Dollar recognizes a solitary, gray-haired man as Dan Valentine, a former prohibition-era gangster who recently finished serving 13 years for income tax evasion. Valentine insists he's gone straight and just wants to live quietly in New Orleans without police harassment. Dollar believes him, and the two spend a pleasant evening together dining at Jimmy Moran's and making the rounds of local clubs.
The next morning, Inspector DeBaca of the New Orleans police calls Dollar in, revealing they've been watching Valentine since his arrival three months ago. DeBaca questions whether Dollar had any business dealings with Valentine, but their conversation is interrupted by shocking news: Dan Valentine has been found on a sidewalk with two bullet wounds in his shoulder. When questioned, Valentine claims he was cleaning his gun, but Dollar and DeBaca know he's lying about what really happened.]]>873false1251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alvin-summers-matter-ep-5--72472619Johnny Dollar #250, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar finally comes face to face with the man he's been hunting. After Gloria Harris leads him to a remote jungle hut where Alvin Summers had been hiding, Johnny is confronted at gunpoint by an unseen voice in the underbrush. The mysterious stranger orders him to return to his hotel room alone within the hour, claiming to have information about Summers. When Johnny returns to his hotel, the man reveals himself to be none other than Alvin Summers himself, the embezzler who made the original anonymous phone call that brought Johnny to Mexico.
Summers confesses that his elaborate plan to steal seventy-five thousand dollars and live the good life has turned into a nightmare of constant hiding and paranoia. Unable to endure the pressure any longer, he contacted the bonding company himself, hoping to negotiate some kind of deal. As Summers hands over his gun and the key to a safe deposit box containing sixty thousand dollars, Johnny explains there can be no bargain. Just as Summers begins to explain why he's been so elusive, their tense conversation is interrupted.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472619Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 28, 1955 Johnny Dollar #250, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 5," Johnny Dollar finally comes face to face with the man he's been hunting. After Gloria Harris leads him to a remote jungle hut where Alvin Summers had been...Johnny Dollar #250, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar finally comes face to face with the man he's been hunting. After Gloria Harris leads him to a remote jungle hut where Alvin Summers had been hiding, Johnny is confronted at gunpoint by an unseen voice in the underbrush. The mysterious stranger orders him to return to his hotel room alone within the hour, claiming to have information about Summers. When Johnny returns to his hotel, the man reveals himself to be none other than Alvin Summers himself, the embezzler who made the original anonymous phone call that brought Johnny to Mexico.
Summers confesses that his elaborate plan to steal seventy-five thousand dollars and live the good life has turned into a nightmare of constant hiding and paranoia. Unable to endure the pressure any longer, he contacted the bonding company himself, hoping to negotiate some kind of deal. As Summers hands over his gun and the key to a safe deposit box containing sixty thousand dollars, Johnny explains there can be no bargain. Just as Summers begins to explain why he's been so elusive, their tense conversation is interrupted.]]>870false1250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alvin-summers-matter-ep-4--72472621Johnny Dollar #249, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar confronts Gloria Harris after catching her searching his hotel room. What started as a romantic evening takes a dark turn when Gloria reveals she's been stranded in Santo Tomas, Mexico for four months without a passport. She knows where embezzler Alvin Summers is hiding and offers Johnny a deal: help her get a passport, and she'll lead him to Summers' hideout in the jungle below town. Despite her claims that her earlier romantic overtures were genuine, Johnny remains suspicious of her true motives.
As Johnny prepares to meet Gloria and locate Summers, Lieutenant Gomez arrives with troubling news. Someone brutally beat Kraus, and the police lieutenant warns Johnny against taking the law into his own hands, grimly noting that informant Benito Escanzaro already ended up dead. Meanwhile, Johnny's boss Fred Wilkins calls from Hartford, frustrated that their mysterious telephone informant contacted him again. With Gloria leading the way down a narrowing beach path into the jungle, Johnny remains wary that someone might be following them to Summers' hidden location.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472621Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 27, 1955 Johnny Dollar #249, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 4," Johnny Dollar confronts Gloria Harris after catching her searching his hotel room. What started as a romantic evening takes a dark turn when Gloria reveals she's...Johnny Dollar #249, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar confronts Gloria Harris after catching her searching his hotel room. What started as a romantic evening takes a dark turn when Gloria reveals she's been stranded in Santo Tomas, Mexico for four months without a passport. She knows where embezzler Alvin Summers is hiding and offers Johnny a deal: help her get a passport, and she'll lead him to Summers' hideout in the jungle below town. Despite her claims that her earlier romantic overtures were genuine, Johnny remains suspicious of her true motives.
As Johnny prepares to meet Gloria and locate Summers, Lieutenant Gomez arrives with troubling news. Someone brutally beat Kraus, and the police lieutenant warns Johnny against taking the law into his own hands, grimly noting that informant Benito Escanzaro already ended up dead. Meanwhile, Johnny's boss Fred Wilkins calls from Hartford, frustrated that their mysterious telephone informant contacted him again. With Gloria leading the way down a narrowing beach path into the jungle, Johnny remains wary that someone might be following them to Summers' hidden location.]]>873false1249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alvin-summers-matter-ep-3--72472620Johnny Dollar #248, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 3," finds freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar in deep trouble with the Santo Tomas police. Lieutenant Gomez brings Johnny in for questioning about the murder of Benito the bellboy, whose throat was slashed in Johnny's hotel room. While Johnny has an alibi courtesy of Gloria Harris, he reveals his true purpose in Mexico: tracking down embezzler Alvin Summers, who stole $75,000 from a bonded company. Benito had promised to show Johnny where Summers once lived, but someone silenced him permanently before he could help.
As Johnny explains the case to Gomez, new complications emerge. The mysterious muscle-bound Krause, who already roughed Johnny up and told him to leave town, turns out to be a known fugitive. Meanwhile, the supposedly harmless zipper salesman Carson gets arrested for drunken antics at the very hotel where Gloria provided Johnny's alibi. Most intriguing of all, Gomez reveals that Gloria's "vacation" in Santo Tomas has lasted for months, raising serious questions about her real motives for befriending Johnny in this dangerous border town.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472620Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 26, 1955 Johnny Dollar #248, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 3," finds freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar in deep trouble with the Santo Tomas police. Lieutenant Gomez brings Johnny in for questioning about the...Johnny Dollar #248, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 3," finds freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar in deep trouble with the Santo Tomas police. Lieutenant Gomez brings Johnny in for questioning about the murder of Benito the bellboy, whose throat was slashed in Johnny's hotel room. While Johnny has an alibi courtesy of Gloria Harris, he reveals his true purpose in Mexico: tracking down embezzler Alvin Summers, who stole $75,000 from a bonded company. Benito had promised to show Johnny where Summers once lived, but someone silenced him permanently before he could help.
As Johnny explains the case to Gomez, new complications emerge. The mysterious muscle-bound Krause, who already roughed Johnny up and told him to leave town, turns out to be a known fugitive. Meanwhile, the supposedly harmless zipper salesman Carson gets arrested for drunken antics at the very hotel where Gloria provided Johnny's alibi. Most intriguing of all, Gomez reveals that Gloria's "vacation" in Santo Tomas has lasted for months, raising serious questions about her real motives for befriending Johnny in this dangerous border town.]]>873false1248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alvin-summers-matter-ep-2--72472618Johnny Dollar #247, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 2," Johnny Dollar continues his investigation in Santo Tomas, Mexico, searching for embezzler Alvin Summers. After being beaten in his hotel room by a muscle-bound thug warning him to leave town, Johnny meets the mysterious Gloria on the terrace of the upscale Playa del Mar hotel. She seems unusually interested in his reasons for being in Mexico, and Johnny suspects she may know more than she's letting on. Meanwhile, Benito the bellboy brings promising news: his friend used to work as a houseboy for Alvin Summers and knows the location of Summers' house hidden in the jungle. They arrange to meet at midnight so Benito can guide Johnny there.
Gloria suggests a moonlit swim at the beach, and despite his injuries, Johnny decides to stay close to her, convinced she might have information about Summers' whereabouts. As they settle against the rocks beneath the cliff with the sound of a flamenco singer drifting down from above, Johnny wonders what Gloria's true angle is and whether his midnight rendezvous with Benito will finally lead him to his quarry.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472618Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 25, 1955 Johnny Dollar #247, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 2," Johnny Dollar continues his investigation in Santo Tomas, Mexico, searching for embezzler Alvin Summers. After being beaten in his hotel room by a muscle-bound...Johnny Dollar #247, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 2," Johnny Dollar continues his investigation in Santo Tomas, Mexico, searching for embezzler Alvin Summers. After being beaten in his hotel room by a muscle-bound thug warning him to leave town, Johnny meets the mysterious Gloria on the terrace of the upscale Playa del Mar hotel. She seems unusually interested in his reasons for being in Mexico, and Johnny suspects she may know more than she's letting on. Meanwhile, Benito the bellboy brings promising news: his friend used to work as a houseboy for Alvin Summers and knows the location of Summers' house hidden in the jungle. They arrange to meet at midnight so Benito can guide Johnny there.
Gloria suggests a moonlit swim at the beach, and despite his injuries, Johnny decides to stay close to her, convinced she might have information about Summers' whereabouts. As they settle against the rocks beneath the cliff with the sound of a flamenco singer drifting down from above, Johnny wonders what Gloria's true angle is and whether his midnight rendezvous with Benito will finally lead him to his quarry.]]>869false1247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alvin-summers-matter-ep-1--72472613Johnny Dollar #246, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 1,"
Johnny Dollar receives a puzzling assignment from Fred Wilkins at Northeastern Fidelity. Six months ago, Alvin Summers embezzled $75,000 and disappeared, leaving the insurance company on the hook for the bond. Now someone has called from Santo Tomas, a sleepy fishing village on the west coast of Mexico, claiming to have information about Summers. The catch? The mysterious caller's identity remains unknown after the phone connection abruptly cut off, leaving Johnny to travel to Mexico in search of a nameless contact.
Upon arriving in the ramshackle town, Johnny checks into a dingy hotel and enlists the help of Benito, an enterprising bellboy who recognizes Summers' photograph. Just as Johnny begins pondering how to make himself visible to his anonymous contact while staying hidden from the fugitive embezzler, he receives a visitor. E. K. Carson, a traveling zipper salesman, bursts into his room eager for companionship and a cribbage game. Johnny assumes Carson might be his contact, but the lonely salesman seems genuinely interested only in card games and conversation, leaving Johnny back at square one.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472613Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 24, 1955 Johnny Dollar #246, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 1," Johnny Dollar receives a puzzling assignment from Fred Wilkins at Northeastern Fidelity. Six months ago, Alvin Summers embezzled $75,000 and disappeared, leaving...Johnny Dollar #246, "The Alvin Summers Matter Ep 1,"
Johnny Dollar receives a puzzling assignment from Fred Wilkins at Northeastern Fidelity. Six months ago, Alvin Summers embezzled $75,000 and disappeared, leaving the insurance company on the hook for the bond. Now someone has called from Santo Tomas, a sleepy fishing village on the west coast of Mexico, claiming to have information about Summers. The catch? The mysterious caller's identity remains unknown after the phone connection abruptly cut off, leaving Johnny to travel to Mexico in search of a nameless contact.
Upon arriving in the ramshackle town, Johnny checks into a dingy hotel and enlists the help of Benito, an enterprising bellboy who recognizes Summers' photograph. Just as Johnny begins pondering how to make himself visible to his anonymous contact while staying hidden from the fugitive embezzler, he receives a visitor. E. K. Carson, a traveling zipper salesman, bursts into his room eager for companionship and a cribbage game. Johnny assumes Carson might be his contact, but the lonely salesman seems genuinely interested only in card games and conversation, leaving Johnny back at square one.]]>872false1246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chesapeake-fraud-matter-ep-5--72472612Johnny Dollar #245, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar receives urgent news from Pat Kelleher in Baltimore: Frank Bowers and George Hanley, one of Pat's operatives who was watching Bowers, have both been shot dead. Johnny had been investigating whether Bowers was actually John Reardon, a man supposedly dead for five years with a $20,000 insurance claim. While Johnny was at the scene, a mysterious killer struck, leaving him with only a vague description. Lieutenant Tom O'Neill takes charge of the investigation, initially frustrated with Johnny's lack of information but determined to canvas the neighborhood for witnesses.
The investigation picks up momentum when O'Neill's men locate three witnesses who provide descriptions of the killer, identified as Orrin Williams who flew in from the East Coast. The case takes a shocking turn when Army fingerprint records confirm that Frank Bowers was indeed John Reardon. With this revelation, Johnny realizes the key to solving the murders lies not in Denver but back in Baltimore with attorney Hugh Bryan, the man Bowers tried to call before his death.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472612Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 21, 1955 Johnny Dollar #245, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 5," Johnny Dollar receives urgent news from Pat Kelleher in Baltimore: Frank Bowers and George Hanley, one of Pat's operatives who was watching Bowers, have both...Johnny Dollar #245, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar receives urgent news from Pat Kelleher in Baltimore: Frank Bowers and George Hanley, one of Pat's operatives who was watching Bowers, have both been shot dead. Johnny had been investigating whether Bowers was actually John Reardon, a man supposedly dead for five years with a $20,000 insurance claim. While Johnny was at the scene, a mysterious killer struck, leaving him with only a vague description. Lieutenant Tom O'Neill takes charge of the investigation, initially frustrated with Johnny's lack of information but determined to canvas the neighborhood for witnesses.
The investigation picks up momentum when O'Neill's men locate three witnesses who provide descriptions of the killer, identified as Orrin Williams who flew in from the East Coast. The case takes a shocking turn when Army fingerprint records confirm that Frank Bowers was indeed John Reardon. With this revelation, Johnny realizes the key to solving the murders lies not in Denver but back in Baltimore with attorney Hugh Bryan, the man Bowers tried to call before his death.]]>872false1245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chesapeake-fraud-matter-ep-4--72472611Johnny Dollar #244, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny receives a telegram from Pat Kelleher at the Universal Adjustment Bureau ordering him to close the case and come home from Denver. The fingerprints prove that Frank Bowers is not the supposedly dead John Riordan, but Johnny refuses to give up. Despite the evidence and warnings from his private detective friend George Hanley, Johnny remains convinced that Bowers is hiding something. When Bowers calls Johnny out of the blue, acting overly helpful and curious about the fingerprint results, Johnny's suspicions deepen. The investigator arranges to meet Bowers for drinks at the Ship's Tavern, deliberately getting him drunk to see what he might reveal. The evening takes a turn when George discovers that Bowers has made a long-distance call to Baltimore, the very city he claims never to have visited. As tensions escalate and Bowers becomes increasingly defensive and agitated, Johnny presses harder, determined to crack the case despite the mounting evidence against his theory.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472611Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 20, 1955 Johnny Dollar #244, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 4," Johnny receives a telegram from Pat Kelleher at the Universal Adjustment Bureau ordering him to close the case and come home from Denver. The fingerprints...Johnny Dollar #244, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny receives a telegram from Pat Kelleher at the Universal Adjustment Bureau ordering him to close the case and come home from Denver. The fingerprints prove that Frank Bowers is not the supposedly dead John Riordan, but Johnny refuses to give up. Despite the evidence and warnings from his private detective friend George Hanley, Johnny remains convinced that Bowers is hiding something. When Bowers calls Johnny out of the blue, acting overly helpful and curious about the fingerprint results, Johnny's suspicions deepen. The investigator arranges to meet Bowers for drinks at the Ship's Tavern, deliberately getting him drunk to see what he might reveal. The evening takes a turn when George discovers that Bowers has made a long-distance call to Baltimore, the very city he claims never to have visited. As tensions escalate and Bowers becomes increasingly defensive and agitated, Johnny presses harder, determined to crack the case despite the mounting evidence against his theory.]]>872false1244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chesapeake-fraud-matter-ep-3--72472609Johnny Dollar #243, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny Dollar continues his investigation into whether John Reardon, supposedly killed in an accident, is actually alive in Denver using the name Frank Bowers. After Elizabeth Reardon discovers her late husband might still be alive, Johnny meets with Hugh Bryan, who provides crucial evidence including Reardon's photographs, fingerprints, and vital statistics. The fingerprints, obtained from Reardon's pre-war work at Aberdeen proving grounds, prove especially valuable.
Johnny flies to Denver to meet detective George Hanley, who has already conducted surveillance on Frank Bowers. Hanley's investigation reveals Bowers as a consulting engineer living a quiet, seemingly legitimate life in a house he purchased in 1951, claiming previous residence in Toledo. The physical description and photograph match Reardon, but Hanley remains skeptical, believing Bowers is just an ordinary citizen. Despite his doubts, Johnny persists, eventually arriving at Bowers' home to confront the man himself, armed with evidence that could expose a twenty-thousand-dollar insurance fraud.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472609Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 19, 1955 Johnny Dollar #243, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 3," Johnny Dollar continues his investigation into whether John Reardon, supposedly killed in an accident, is actually alive in Denver using the name Frank...Johnny Dollar #243, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny Dollar continues his investigation into whether John Reardon, supposedly killed in an accident, is actually alive in Denver using the name Frank Bowers. After Elizabeth Reardon discovers her late husband might still be alive, Johnny meets with Hugh Bryan, who provides crucial evidence including Reardon's photographs, fingerprints, and vital statistics. The fingerprints, obtained from Reardon's pre-war work at Aberdeen proving grounds, prove especially valuable.
Johnny flies to Denver to meet detective George Hanley, who has already conducted surveillance on Frank Bowers. Hanley's investigation reveals Bowers as a consulting engineer living a quiet, seemingly legitimate life in a house he purchased in 1951, claiming previous residence in Toledo. The physical description and photograph match Reardon, but Hanley remains skeptical, believing Bowers is just an ordinary citizen. Despite his doubts, Johnny persists, eventually arriving at Bowers' home to confront the man himself, armed with evidence that could expose a twenty-thousand-dollar insurance fraud.]]>877false1243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chesapeake-fraud-matter-ep-2--72472608Johnny Dollar #242, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 2,"
Johnny Dollar continues investigating the suspicious death of John Reardon, who allegedly died in a boat explosion five years ago. Dollar meets with Reardon's widow Elizabeth, accepting her invitation for cocktails at her home. During their conversation, Elizabeth opens up about her troubled four-year marriage, revealing complicated feelings about her late husband. She admits they loved each other once but drifted apart, with John spending money on other people while she struggled with her own issues. The evening takes a tense turn when Hugh Bryan, John Reardon's former attorney, arrives and aggressively confronts Dollar, exposing that he saw Elizabeth pick up Dollar at a bar and accusing him of being a cheap opportunist with no real connection to John.
Dollar follows up by interviewing Lieutenant Jack Halverson of the Coast Guard, who filed the original report on the boat explosion. Halverson explains that three bodies were recovered from Chesapeake Bay during an extensive week-long search, but John Reardon's body was never found, leaving open the possibility that he somehow survived.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472608Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 18, 1955 Johnny Dollar #242, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 2," Johnny Dollar continues investigating the suspicious death of John Reardon, who allegedly died in a boat explosion five years ago. Dollar meets with Reardon's...Johnny Dollar #242, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 2,"
Johnny Dollar continues investigating the suspicious death of John Reardon, who allegedly died in a boat explosion five years ago. Dollar meets with Reardon's widow Elizabeth, accepting her invitation for cocktails at her home. During their conversation, Elizabeth opens up about her troubled four-year marriage, revealing complicated feelings about her late husband. She admits they loved each other once but drifted apart, with John spending money on other people while she struggled with her own issues. The evening takes a tense turn when Hugh Bryan, John Reardon's former attorney, arrives and aggressively confronts Dollar, exposing that he saw Elizabeth pick up Dollar at a bar and accusing him of being a cheap opportunist with no real connection to John.
Dollar follows up by interviewing Lieutenant Jack Halverson of the Coast Guard, who filed the original report on the boat explosion. Halverson explains that three bodies were recovered from Chesapeake Bay during an extensive week-long search, but John Reardon's body was never found, leaving open the possibility that he somehow survived.]]>871false1242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chesapeake-fraud-matter-ep-1--72472607Johnny Dollar #241, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 1," Johnny receives an urgent call from Pat Kelleher at the Universal Adjustment Bureau in Baltimore about a baffling case. Eastern Fidelity paid out twenty thousand dollars five years ago when John Reardon died in a boat explosion on Chesapeake Bay in 1950. The accident killed four people, though Reardon's body was never recovered. After the required three-year waiting period, his widow Elizabeth Jane Reardon received the payout. The case seemed closed until Paul Coombs, a prominent chairman of the board and close friend of the Reardons, walks into Kelleher's office with a shocking claim: he saw and spoke with John Reardon at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver just three nights ago.
Johnny flies to Baltimore to investigate what appears to be a massive insurance fraud. When he meets with Coombs, the executive remains adamant about his identification despite the man calling himself Frank Bower and denying any connection to John Reardon. Coombs insists he recognized everything from his old friend's mannerisms to the way he orders bourbon. Now Johnny must determine whether a dead man is walking around Denver or whether Coombs is mistaken, knowing that either answer will devastate someone.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472607Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 17, 1955 Johnny Dollar #241, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 1," Johnny receives an urgent call from Pat Kelleher at the Universal Adjustment Bureau in Baltimore about a baffling case. Eastern Fidelity paid out twenty...Johnny Dollar #241, "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Ep 1," Johnny receives an urgent call from Pat Kelleher at the Universal Adjustment Bureau in Baltimore about a baffling case. Eastern Fidelity paid out twenty thousand dollars five years ago when John Reardon died in a boat explosion on Chesapeake Bay in 1950. The accident killed four people, though Reardon's body was never recovered. After the required three-year waiting period, his widow Elizabeth Jane Reardon received the payout. The case seemed closed until Paul Coombs, a prominent chairman of the board and close friend of the Reardons, walks into Kelleher's office with a shocking claim: he saw and spoke with John Reardon at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver just three nights ago.
Johnny flies to Baltimore to investigate what appears to be a massive insurance fraud. When he meets with Coombs, the executive remains adamant about his identification despite the man calling himself Frank Bower and denying any connection to John Reardon. Coombs insists he recognized everything from his old friend's mannerisms to the way he orders bourbon. Now Johnny must determine whether a dead man is walking around Denver or whether Coombs is mistaken, knowing that either answer will devastate someone.]]>881false1241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-molly-k-matter-ep-5--72472603Johnny Dollar #240, "The Molly K Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar believes he has finally cracked the case of the sunken Molly K. After learning that the Tokyo grain market crashed just before the ship sailed, Johnny realizes Captain Brawley isn't the saboteur. The real culprit is Dean Sutton, the shipper who stood to lose half his investment when grain prices dropped forty percent. Instead, he arranged for the ship to sink and collected full insurance value on the cargo. Johnny convinces Harbor Police Inspector Dan McKay to let him confront Sutton first. Following a hunch, he discovers Sutton's cabin cruiser rigged with explosives at Pier 29.
When Johnny finds Ellen Brawley searching through her father's ransacked office, he breaks the devastating news that her fiancé Dean Sutton orchestrated everything, hiring explosives expert Benny Wong to sink the ship and then murdering him with Captain Brawley's gun. As Johnny comforts the heartbroken Ellen, a crucial detail suddenly clicks: her perfume matches the scent from Benny Wong's murder scene. Before Johnny can react, Ellen presses a gun into his side, revealing herself as the true mastermind behind the deadly scheme.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472603Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 14, 1955 Johnny Dollar #240, "The Molly K Matter Ep 5," Johnny Dollar believes he has finally cracked the case of the sunken Molly K. After learning that the Tokyo grain market crashed just before the ship sailed, Johnny...Johnny Dollar #240, "The Molly K Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar believes he has finally cracked the case of the sunken Molly K. After learning that the Tokyo grain market crashed just before the ship sailed, Johnny realizes Captain Brawley isn't the saboteur. The real culprit is Dean Sutton, the shipper who stood to lose half his investment when grain prices dropped forty percent. Instead, he arranged for the ship to sink and collected full insurance value on the cargo. Johnny convinces Harbor Police Inspector Dan McKay to let him confront Sutton first. Following a hunch, he discovers Sutton's cabin cruiser rigged with explosives at Pier 29.
When Johnny finds Ellen Brawley searching through her father's ransacked office, he breaks the devastating news that her fiancé Dean Sutton orchestrated everything, hiring explosives expert Benny Wong to sink the ship and then murdering him with Captain Brawley's gun. As Johnny comforts the heartbroken Ellen, a crucial detail suddenly clicks: her perfume matches the scent from Benny Wong's murder scene. Before Johnny can react, Ellen presses a gun into his side, revealing herself as the true mastermind behind the deadly scheme.]]>871false1240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-molly-k-matter-ep-4--72472604Johnny Dollar #239, "The Molly K Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself under arrest, hauled in by Inspector Dan McKay on assault and battery charges filed by Captain Brawley. Dollar believes the charges are simply a delaying tactic to keep him from investigating the sinking of the Molly K. At harbor police headquarters, he lays out his theory for McKay: Brawley, desperate for money with his mortgage due, hired explosives expert Benny Wong to sink his own ship for the insurance money. When crew member Bill Mack discovered Benny in the act, Benny stabbed him to keep him quiet. McKay remains skeptical, arguing that while Brawley has a violent temper, sinking his own ship goes against everything a ship's captain stands for.
A phone call from Shanghai Liu changes everything. Her spies have located Benny Wong hiding in a back room at the Fa Song Fish Company on Fisherman's Wharf. Dollar and McKay rush to the location, guns drawn, ready to make the arrest. When they burst through the door, they find Dean Sutton holding a gun, standing over Benny Wong's body. The explosives expert has been shot three times, and Sutton claims he just arrived and knows nothing about it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472604Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 13, 1955 Johnny Dollar #239, "The Molly K Matter Ep 4," Johnny Dollar finds himself under arrest, hauled in by Inspector Dan McKay on assault and battery charges filed by Captain Brawley. Dollar believes the charges are...Johnny Dollar #239, "The Molly K Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself under arrest, hauled in by Inspector Dan McKay on assault and battery charges filed by Captain Brawley. Dollar believes the charges are simply a delaying tactic to keep him from investigating the sinking of the Molly K. At harbor police headquarters, he lays out his theory for McKay: Brawley, desperate for money with his mortgage due, hired explosives expert Benny Wong to sink his own ship for the insurance money. When crew member Bill Mack discovered Benny in the act, Benny stabbed him to keep him quiet. McKay remains skeptical, arguing that while Brawley has a violent temper, sinking his own ship goes against everything a ship's captain stands for.
A phone call from Shanghai Liu changes everything. Her spies have located Benny Wong hiding in a back room at the Fa Song Fish Company on Fisherman's Wharf. Dollar and McKay rush to the location, guns drawn, ready to make the arrest. When they burst through the door, they find Dean Sutton holding a gun, standing over Benny Wong's body. The explosives expert has been shot three times, and Sutton claims he just arrived and knows nothing about it.]]>872false1239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-molly-k-matter-ep-3--72472602Johnny Dollar #238, "The Molly K Matter Ep 3," Johnny continues his investigation into the suspicious sinking of the freighter Molly K by getting valuable testimony from Josiah Hawkins, a terrified crew member who served as ship's carpenter. Over drinks, Hawkins reveals explosive information: the ship didn't hit a derelict, but was sunk by an internal explosion. Even more shocking, Bill Mack wasn't drowned as believed, but murdered before the ship went down, his throat cut on the lower boat deck. Hawkins also reveals suspicious details about the missing Chinese steward Benny Wong, who was hired personally by Captain Brawley rather than through the usual channels.
The tension escalates when Captain Brawley confronts Johnny and Hawkins at the waterfront bar. The volatile captain accuses Johnny of bribing witnesses and turning people against him, including his own daughter. When Brawley threatens Johnny and reaches for a bottle, a fight erupts. Johnny knocks the captain out, but not before discovering that Brawley is carrying a gun. Meanwhile, Johnny has enlisted the help of Shanghai Lou, a mysterious and beautiful woman from his past, to track down the missing Benny Wong in Chinatown.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472602Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 12, 1955 Johnny Dollar #238, "The Molly K Matter Ep 3," Johnny continues his investigation into the suspicious sinking of the freighter Molly K by getting valuable testimony from Josiah Hawkins, a terrified crew member who...Johnny Dollar #238, "The Molly K Matter Ep 3," Johnny continues his investigation into the suspicious sinking of the freighter Molly K by getting valuable testimony from Josiah Hawkins, a terrified crew member who served as ship's carpenter. Over drinks, Hawkins reveals explosive information: the ship didn't hit a derelict, but was sunk by an internal explosion. Even more shocking, Bill Mack wasn't drowned as believed, but murdered before the ship went down, his throat cut on the lower boat deck. Hawkins also reveals suspicious details about the missing Chinese steward Benny Wong, who was hired personally by Captain Brawley rather than through the usual channels.
The tension escalates when Captain Brawley confronts Johnny and Hawkins at the waterfront bar. The volatile captain accuses Johnny of bribing witnesses and turning people against him, including his own daughter. When Brawley threatens Johnny and reaches for a bottle, a fight erupts. Johnny knocks the captain out, but not before discovering that Brawley is carrying a gun. Meanwhile, Johnny has enlisted the help of Shanghai Lou, a mysterious and beautiful woman from his past, to track down the missing Benny Wong in Chinatown.]]>873false1238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-molly-k-matter-ep-2--72472601Johnny Dollar #237, "The Molly K Matter Ep 2," Johnny continues his investigation into the suspicious sinking of the freighter Molly Kay in San Francisco Harbor. When he receives a mysterious phone call from a woman asking him to meet her at Pier 29 after dark, Johnny keeps the dangerous blind date. As he approaches the Brawley Shipping Company office on the foggy waterfront, he's jumped at gunpoint by Dean Sutton, an exporter whose cargo went down with the ship. The tense encounter is interrupted by Ellen Brawley, daughter of the ship's captain, who reveals she's the one who arranged the meeting.
Inside the plush office, Ellen and Johnny spar verbally over drinks while she tries to convince him her father is innocent. Johnny has uncovered that Captain Brawley mortgaged the Molly Kay seven months ago, with the note held by Shanghai Lu, a Chinatown nightclub owner. The atmosphere grows charged as Ellen attempts to use her charms to influence Johnny's investigation, but he's already learned she's engaged to the jealous Dean Sutton, complicating matters further as everyone involved seems to be hiding something.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472601Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 11, 1955 Johnny Dollar #237, "The Molly K Matter Ep 2," Johnny continues his investigation into the suspicious sinking of the freighter Molly Kay in San Francisco Harbor. When he receives a mysterious phone call from a woman...Johnny Dollar #237, "The Molly K Matter Ep 2," Johnny continues his investigation into the suspicious sinking of the freighter Molly Kay in San Francisco Harbor. When he receives a mysterious phone call from a woman asking him to meet her at Pier 29 after dark, Johnny keeps the dangerous blind date. As he approaches the Brawley Shipping Company office on the foggy waterfront, he's jumped at gunpoint by Dean Sutton, an exporter whose cargo went down with the ship. The tense encounter is interrupted by Ellen Brawley, daughter of the ship's captain, who reveals she's the one who arranged the meeting.
Inside the plush office, Ellen and Johnny spar verbally over drinks while she tries to convince him her father is innocent. Johnny has uncovered that Captain Brawley mortgaged the Molly Kay seven months ago, with the note held by Shanghai Lu, a Chinatown nightclub owner. The atmosphere grows charged as Ellen attempts to use her charms to influence Johnny's investigation, but he's already learned she's engaged to the jealous Dean Sutton, complicating matters further as everyone involved seems to be hiding something.]]>874false1237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-molly-k-matter-ep-1--72472600Johnny Dollar #236, "The Molly K Matter Ep 1," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to San Francisco by his client Dave Borger to look into the suspicious sinking of the freighter Molly Kay. The vessel, insured for half a million dollars, steamed out of San Francisco Bay bound for Yokohama and went down suddenly just twenty miles off the Golden Gate. All but two of the forty-three crew members survived, rescued by the Coast Guard after responding to distress calls claiming the ship struck a submerged derelict in heavy fog.
Dollar attends a preliminary board of inquiry presided over by Harbor Master Tim O'Rourke, where he scrutinizes the testimony of witnesses, particularly Captain Edgar Brawley, the ship's owner and commander who stands to collect the insurance payout. While the official story points to an accidental collision, Dollar has already developed suspicions based on odd details in the case files. As the rough and belligerent Captain Brawley insists the sinking was nothing more than a tragic accident, Dollar prepares to ask some pointed questions that suggest he believes otherwise.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472600Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 10, 1955 Johnny Dollar #236, "The Molly K Matter Ep 1," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to San Francisco by his client Dave Borger to look into the suspicious sinking of the freighter Molly Kay. The vessel,...Johnny Dollar #236, "The Molly K Matter Ep 1," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to San Francisco by his client Dave Borger to look into the suspicious sinking of the freighter Molly Kay. The vessel, insured for half a million dollars, steamed out of San Francisco Bay bound for Yokohama and went down suddenly just twenty miles off the Golden Gate. All but two of the forty-three crew members survived, rescued by the Coast Guard after responding to distress calls claiming the ship struck a submerged derelict in heavy fog.
Dollar attends a preliminary board of inquiry presided over by Harbor Master Tim O'Rourke, where he scrutinizes the testimony of witnesses, particularly Captain Edgar Brawley, the ship's owner and commander who stands to collect the insurance payout. While the official story points to an accidental collision, Dollar has already developed suspicions based on odd details in the case files. As the rough and belligerent Captain Brawley insists the sinking was nothing more than a tragic accident, Dollar prepares to ask some pointed questions that suggest he believes otherwise.]]>872false1236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-macormack-matter-ep-5--72472599Johnny Dollar #235, "The Macormack Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself dodging bullets in the Bronx after receiving a tip from convict Mike Cairn about Joe Panny's connection to a jewelry heist. When Panny turns up murdered, Dollar discovers a shocking link: Panny's ex-wife Iris is now married to the robbery victim, Julian McCormick. After being shot at in an alley behind the Elmar Theater, Dollar heads to the McCormick estate on Long Island to confront Iris. She confesses to helping Panny rob her current husband five years ago, claiming blackmail forced her hand. When Julian McCormick interrupts their conversation and pulls a gun on Dollar, the situation escalates dangerously.
Dollar manages to disarm McCormick and discovers the weapon has never been fired, deepening the mystery of who actually shot at him earlier. Unable to locate Allied Casualty's New York man Frank Porter, Dollar tracks him to his Queens apartment to wait. As the pieces of this complex case refuse to fit together, Dollar realizes someone is still out there with murder on their mind and a smoking gun in their hand.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472599Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 7, 1955 Johnny Dollar #235, "The Macormack Matter Ep 5," Johnny Dollar finds himself dodging bullets in the Bronx after receiving a tip from convict Mike Cairn about Joe Panny's connection to a jewelry heist. When Panny...Johnny Dollar #235, "The Macormack Matter Ep 5,"
Johnny Dollar finds himself dodging bullets in the Bronx after receiving a tip from convict Mike Cairn about Joe Panny's connection to a jewelry heist. When Panny turns up murdered, Dollar discovers a shocking link: Panny's ex-wife Iris is now married to the robbery victim, Julian McCormick. After being shot at in an alley behind the Elmar Theater, Dollar heads to the McCormick estate on Long Island to confront Iris. She confesses to helping Panny rob her current husband five years ago, claiming blackmail forced her hand. When Julian McCormick interrupts their conversation and pulls a gun on Dollar, the situation escalates dangerously.
Dollar manages to disarm McCormick and discovers the weapon has never been fired, deepening the mystery of who actually shot at him earlier. Unable to locate Allied Casualty's New York man Frank Porter, Dollar tracks him to his Queens apartment to wait. As the pieces of this complex case refuse to fit together, Dollar realizes someone is still out there with murder on their mind and a smoking gun in their hand.]]>873false1235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-macormack-matter-ep-4--72472597Johnny Dollar #234, "The Macormack Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar investigates the murder of Joe Panny, a small-time auto thief suspected of pulling off a major safe burglary five years ago. The Harbor Patrol has recovered Panny's body, revealing he was shot from twenty feet away with a .25 caliber weapon and his feet were burned post-mortem. Johnny connects with Frank Porter from Allied Casualty, sharing his theory that he needs to find Iris Carter, Panny's ex-wife who carries a gun and has already slugged Johnny during their first encounter. Lieutenant Dules Martin joins the investigation, and they study the medical examiner's report, which suggests the torture was staged after death to create a cover-up.
The investigation takes an unusual turn when witness Edmund Thompson, a newspaper seller, arrives to describe seeing someone dump Panny's body from a long black coupe. However, Thompson proves frustratingly unhelpful, offering vague descriptions of a man with "a devil's face" while admitting he cannot identify the killer or provide useful details about the vehicle. As Johnny leaves Martin to deal with the peculiar witness, the case grows more complex with signs pointing toward an elaborate scheme to conceal the true motive behind Panny's murder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472597Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 6, 1955 Johnny Dollar #234, "The Macormack Matter Ep 4," Johnny Dollar investigates the murder of Joe Panny, a small-time auto thief suspected of pulling off a major safe burglary five years ago. The Harbor Patrol has...Johnny Dollar #234, "The Macormack Matter Ep 4,"
Johnny Dollar investigates the murder of Joe Panny, a small-time auto thief suspected of pulling off a major safe burglary five years ago. The Harbor Patrol has recovered Panny's body, revealing he was shot from twenty feet away with a .25 caliber weapon and his feet were burned post-mortem. Johnny connects with Frank Porter from Allied Casualty, sharing his theory that he needs to find Iris Carter, Panny's ex-wife who carries a gun and has already slugged Johnny during their first encounter. Lieutenant Dules Martin joins the investigation, and they study the medical examiner's report, which suggests the torture was staged after death to create a cover-up.
The investigation takes an unusual turn when witness Edmund Thompson, a newspaper seller, arrives to describe seeing someone dump Panny's body from a long black coupe. However, Thompson proves frustratingly unhelpful, offering vague descriptions of a man with "a devil's face" while admitting he cannot identify the killer or provide useful details about the vehicle. As Johnny leaves Martin to deal with the peculiar witness, the case grows more complex with signs pointing toward an elaborate scheme to conceal the true motive behind Panny's murder.]]>870false1234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-macormack-matter-ep-3--72472596Johnny Dollar #233, "The Macormack Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny continues his investigation into the $100,000 McCormick burglary from 1951, tracking down ex-convict Joe Panny, who has mysteriously disappeared after being paroled. When Johnny finds Panny's hotel room completely ransacked by a professional search and is knocked unconscious by a mysterious dark-haired woman with a gun, he contacts Lieutenant Jules Martin of the NYPD. Martin puts out a general pickup on Panny as a parole violator, but days pass with no leads. Someone called the parole office ahead of Johnny to get Panny's address, suggesting multiple parties are hunting the same man.
With Panny still in the wind, Johnny shifts his focus to identifying the woman from the hotel. He digs through Panny's file and finds a lead: an ex-wife named Iris Carter who divorced him six years earlier. Following the trail through the woman's old neighborhood, Johnny tracks down former employers and acquaintances, eventually landing at a rehearsal hall where he meets Jack Lang, a smooth trumpet player who once knew Iris. Just as Lang begins talking, Johnny learns that Panny was recently released from prison.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472596Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 5, 1955 Johnny Dollar #233, "The Macormack Matter Ep 3," Johnny continues his investigation into the $100,000 McCormick burglary from 1951, tracking down ex-convict Joe Panny, who has mysteriously disappeared after being...Johnny Dollar #233, "The Macormack Matter Ep 3,"
Johnny continues his investigation into the $100,000 McCormick burglary from 1951, tracking down ex-convict Joe Panny, who has mysteriously disappeared after being paroled. When Johnny finds Panny's hotel room completely ransacked by a professional search and is knocked unconscious by a mysterious dark-haired woman with a gun, he contacts Lieutenant Jules Martin of the NYPD. Martin puts out a general pickup on Panny as a parole violator, but days pass with no leads. Someone called the parole office ahead of Johnny to get Panny's address, suggesting multiple parties are hunting the same man.
With Panny still in the wind, Johnny shifts his focus to identifying the woman from the hotel. He digs through Panny's file and finds a lead: an ex-wife named Iris Carter who divorced him six years earlier. Following the trail through the woman's old neighborhood, Johnny tracks down former employers and acquaintances, eventually landing at a rehearsal hall where he meets Jack Lang, a smooth trumpet player who once knew Iris. Just as Lang begins talking, Johnny learns that Panny was recently released from prison.]]>874false1233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-macormack-matter-ep-2--72472598Johnny Dollar #232, "The Macormack Matter Ep 2," continues Johnny's investigation into a five-year-old jewelry heist. After receiving a tip from dying convict Mike Cairn about a suspect named Jojo Panty, Johnny heads to Long Island to interview Julian McCormick, despite warnings from Frank Porter at Allied Casualties that McCormick can be dangerous. At McCormick's mansion, Johnny learns the millionaire collected only $20,000 of the $100,000 claim due to a policy violation. McCormick explains that someone expertly opened his wall safe during his honeymoon five years ago, stealing valuable family jewelry. When Johnny mentions Mike Cairn and Joe Panny, he senses that McCormick becomes frightened, like a rabbit.
Back in New York, Johnny meets with Frank Porter to review the case file. Porter shares photographs of the spectacular stolen pieces, including necklaces called Tierra del Cuego and Imperial, once owned by Russian royalty. Despite twelve arrests and a thorough investigation by Porter and police detective Dules Martin, nothing was recovered. Porter reveals the puzzling detail that not one piece of the jewelry has surfaced anywhere in five years, leading him to believe the thief still possesses the entire haul.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472598Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 4, 1955 Johnny Dollar #232, "The Macormack Matter Ep 2," continues Johnny's investigation into a five-year-old jewelry heist. After receiving a tip from dying convict Mike Cairn about a suspect named Jojo Panty, Johnny heads...Johnny Dollar #232, "The Macormack Matter Ep 2," continues Johnny's investigation into a five-year-old jewelry heist. After receiving a tip from dying convict Mike Cairn about a suspect named Jojo Panty, Johnny heads to Long Island to interview Julian McCormick, despite warnings from Frank Porter at Allied Casualties that McCormick can be dangerous. At McCormick's mansion, Johnny learns the millionaire collected only $20,000 of the $100,000 claim due to a policy violation. McCormick explains that someone expertly opened his wall safe during his honeymoon five years ago, stealing valuable family jewelry. When Johnny mentions Mike Cairn and Joe Panny, he senses that McCormick becomes frightened, like a rabbit.
Back in New York, Johnny meets with Frank Porter to review the case file. Porter shares photographs of the spectacular stolen pieces, including necklaces called Tierra del Cuego and Imperial, once owned by Russian royalty. Despite twelve arrests and a thorough investigation by Porter and police detective Dules Martin, nothing was recovered. Porter reveals the puzzling detail that not one piece of the jewelry has surfaced anywhere in five years, leading him to believe the thief still possesses the entire haul.]]>873false1232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-macormack-matter-ep-1--72472595Johnny Dollar #231, "The Macormack Matter Ep 1,"
Johnny receives an urgent call from Father Taggart, a chaplain at Sing Sing prison, asking him to visit Michael Cairn, a dying inmate. Cairn is an old-time con man whom Johnny's testimony helped put behind bars years ago. Despite their history, Johnny agrees to make the trip when he learns Michael is dying of a lung condition. At the prison infirmary, the frail Cairn reveals he's been cellmates with Jojo Panny, a convict who recently received parole. Mike believes Jojo was involved in the unsolved 1951 McCormick jewelry heist, where a man named Julian McCormick lost $100,000 worth of jewels. Jojo's cheerful attitude during his five-year sentence and his sleep-talking about "McCormick" convinces Mike that the loot is hidden somewhere, waiting for Jojo's release.
Before dying, Mike asks Johnny to investigate and collect the insurance reward, requesting that half be sent to his ex-wife. Johnny heads to New York to research the case and contacts Frank Porter at Allied Casualty's adjustment office, learning there's a $7,500 reward being offered for recovering the stolen jewelry.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472595Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 3, 1955 Johnny Dollar #231, "The Macormack Matter Ep 1," Johnny receives an urgent call from Father Taggart, a chaplain at Sing Sing prison, asking him to visit Michael Cairn, a dying inmate. Cairn is an old-time con man...Johnny Dollar #231, "The Macormack Matter Ep 1,"
Johnny receives an urgent call from Father Taggart, a chaplain at Sing Sing prison, asking him to visit Michael Cairn, a dying inmate. Cairn is an old-time con man whom Johnny's testimony helped put behind bars years ago. Despite their history, Johnny agrees to make the trip when he learns Michael is dying of a lung condition. At the prison infirmary, the frail Cairn reveals he's been cellmates with Jojo Panny, a convict who recently received parole. Mike believes Jojo was involved in the unsolved 1951 McCormick jewelry heist, where a man named Julian McCormick lost $100,000 worth of jewels. Jojo's cheerful attitude during his five-year sentence and his sleep-talking about "McCormick" convinces Mike that the loot is hidden somewhere, waiting for Jojo's release.
Before dying, Mike asks Johnny to investigate and collect the insurance reward, requesting that half be sent to his ex-wife. Johnny heads to New York to research the case and contacts Frank Porter at Allied Casualty's adjustment office, learning there's a $7,500 reward being offered for recovering the stolen jewelry.]]>875false1231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hampton-line-matter--72472594Johnny Dollar #226, "The Hampton Line Matter,"
Johnny Dollar receives what seems like a simple assignment: fly to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and observe while the Coast Guard investigates an explosion aboard the ore boat Hampton Queen. The prime suspect is Carl Richards, an honest supply boat operator who boarded the Queen just ten minutes before a blast caused fifty-six thousand dollars in damage. Richards mysteriously disappeared afterward, while his daughter Elsa brought their supply boat back to port alone. She refuses to cooperate with investigators and becomes hostile when Johnny discovers blasting powder among their cargo.
As Johnny digs deeper, he encounters puzzling contradictions. Captain Torgerson of the Hampton Queen insists that Richards couldn't have done it, despite the circumstantial evidence. Commander Winters of the Coast Guard admits they have no motive—Richards has maintained an excellent reputation for over twenty years. Most puzzling of all, the explosion damaged only an empty storage compartment when the engine room was just steps away. Johnny realizes this supposedly easy case is far more complex than anyone anticipated.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472594Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: August 3, 1954 Johnny Dollar #226, "The Hampton Line Matter," Johnny Dollar receives what seems like a simple assignment: fly to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and observe while the Coast Guard investigates an explosion aboard the ore...Johnny Dollar #226, "The Hampton Line Matter,"
Johnny Dollar receives what seems like a simple assignment: fly to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and observe while the Coast Guard investigates an explosion aboard the ore boat Hampton Queen. The prime suspect is Carl Richards, an honest supply boat operator who boarded the Queen just ten minutes before a blast caused fifty-six thousand dollars in damage. Richards mysteriously disappeared afterward, while his daughter Elsa brought their supply boat back to port alone. She refuses to cooperate with investigators and becomes hostile when Johnny discovers blasting powder among their cargo.
As Johnny digs deeper, he encounters puzzling contradictions. Captain Torgerson of the Hampton Queen insists that Richards couldn't have done it, despite the circumstantial evidence. Commander Winters of the Coast Guard admits they have no motive—Richards has maintained an excellent reputation for over twenty years. Most puzzling of all, the explosion damaged only an empty storage compartment when the engine room was just steps away. Johnny realizes this supposedly easy case is far more complex than anyone anticipated.]]>1853false1226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-radioactive-gold-matter--72472592Johnny Dollar #225, "The Radioactive Gold Matter," Johnny Dollar rushes to South Bend, Indiana when Washington Research Hospital reports the theft of $150 worth of radioactive gold isotope—a lethal substance used in cancer treatment. Dr. Reeve McKinlock explains the gravity of the situation: whoever stole the four ounces of gold leaf from the hospital's lead vault is carrying around potential death, unaware that the radioactive material is deadly without its protective lead container. Lab technician Doris Floria blames herself for possibly failing to lock the vault properly, though the theft could have been an inside job by someone who knew the combination.
Working with Lieutenant Arridos, Dollar investigates hospital personnel when a break comes from an unexpected source. Guff Parker, owner of a collateral company, contacts police after hearing radio warnings about the stolen gold. He reveals that a man calling himself John Jones sold him three troy ounces of gold leaf that morning, claiming he scraped it from store windows. As Dollar and the Lieutenant retrieve the gold and place it in a protective lead box, they know they must find Jones before the radioactive material claims more victims.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472592Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: July 27, 1954 Johnny Dollar #225, "The Radioactive Gold Matter," Johnny Dollar rushes to South Bend, Indiana when Washington Research Hospital reports the theft of $150 worth of radioactive gold isotope—a lethal substance used in...Johnny Dollar #225, "The Radioactive Gold Matter," Johnny Dollar rushes to South Bend, Indiana when Washington Research Hospital reports the theft of $150 worth of radioactive gold isotope—a lethal substance used in cancer treatment. Dr. Reeve McKinlock explains the gravity of the situation: whoever stole the four ounces of gold leaf from the hospital's lead vault is carrying around potential death, unaware that the radioactive material is deadly without its protective lead container. Lab technician Doris Floria blames herself for possibly failing to lock the vault properly, though the theft could have been an inside job by someone who knew the combination.
Working with Lieutenant Arridos, Dollar investigates hospital personnel when a break comes from an unexpected source. Guff Parker, owner of a collateral company, contacts police after hearing radio warnings about the stolen gold. He reveals that a man calling himself John Jones sold him three troy ounces of gold leaf that morning, claiming he scraped it from store windows. As Dollar and the Lieutenant retrieve the gold and place it in a protective lead box, they know they must find Jones before the radioactive material claims more victims.]]>1471false1225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jeanne-maxwell-matter-fen--72472589Johnny Dollar #224, "The Jeanne Maxwell Matter Fen,"
Johnny Dollar travels to Boston to investigate the death of twenty-one-year-old Jeanne Maxwell, whose body was found in shallow water beneath a bridge. Lieutenant DeRosa shares his conviction that this wasn't suicide, pointing out that the bridge seems wrong for such a death and that Jeanne was still wearing her coat and shoes when found, breaking the typical pattern for female suicides. Dollar's investigation reveals two different sides of the victim: a dutiful daughter who cared for her invalid mother, and a young woman living fast after her mother entered a rest home.
Interviewing Jeanne's roommate Mary O'Neill, Dollar learns about Harold Corey, a truck driver boyfriend who traveled frequently, and hints that Jeanne saw other men during his absences. When Dollar searches Jeanne's locked dresser drawers, he discovers expensive perfume, lingerie, and jewelry far beyond what Corey could afford, along with a mysterious gold key with a heart-shaped bow. As Dollar arranges to meet the returning Corey and visits Jeanne's employer Edward Hollis, the evidence begins pointing toward a secret relationship that may have led to murder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472589Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: July 20, 1954 Johnny Dollar #224, "The Jeanne Maxwell Matter Fen," Johnny Dollar travels to Boston to investigate the death of twenty-one-year-old Jeanne Maxwell, whose body was found in shallow water beneath a bridge. Lieutenant...Johnny Dollar #224, "The Jeanne Maxwell Matter Fen,"
Johnny Dollar travels to Boston to investigate the death of twenty-one-year-old Jeanne Maxwell, whose body was found in shallow water beneath a bridge. Lieutenant DeRosa shares his conviction that this wasn't suicide, pointing out that the bridge seems wrong for such a death and that Jeanne was still wearing her coat and shoes when found, breaking the typical pattern for female suicides. Dollar's investigation reveals two different sides of the victim: a dutiful daughter who cared for her invalid mother, and a young woman living fast after her mother entered a rest home.
Interviewing Jeanne's roommate Mary O'Neill, Dollar learns about Harold Corey, a truck driver boyfriend who traveled frequently, and hints that Jeanne saw other men during his absences. When Dollar searches Jeanne's locked dresser drawers, he discovers expensive perfume, lingerie, and jewelry far beyond what Corey could afford, along with a mysterious gold key with a heart-shaped bow. As Dollar arranges to meet the returning Corey and visits Jeanne's employer Edward Hollis, the evidence begins pointing toward a secret relationship that may have led to murder.]]>1801false1224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-carboniferous-dolomite-matter--71281020Johnny Dollar #223, "The Carboniferous Dolomite Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to Sumatra when oil company owner Peter Van Oosterhout makes an unusual request: instead of accepting $60,000 in insurance money for destroyed drilling equipment, he wants the company's best investigator for three weeks. Van Oosterhout believes someone is deliberately sabotaging his oil operation with explosions and equipment failures, and he suspects even the government inspector assigned to the case, Inspector Podjok, may be working against him. With his drilling permit expiring in three weeks, Van Oosterhout is gambling everything on striking oil before time runs out.
Johnny's investigation becomes complicated when Van Oosterhout's daughter, Frederica Reynolds, warns him that her husband, an oil engineer, has proven there's no oil at the site. She believes her father's weak heart won't survive the disappointment of a dry well and urges Johnny to convince him to take the insurance money instead. But before Johnny can even visit the drilling site, Inspector Podjok arrives at his hotel room at two in the morning with urgent questions.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71281020Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: July 13, 1954 Johnny Dollar #223, "The Carboniferous Dolomite Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to Sumatra when oil company owner Peter Van Oosterhout makes an unusual request: instead of accepting $60,000 in insurance money for...Johnny Dollar #223, "The Carboniferous Dolomite Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to Sumatra when oil company owner Peter Van Oosterhout makes an unusual request: instead of accepting $60,000 in insurance money for destroyed drilling equipment, he wants the company's best investigator for three weeks. Van Oosterhout believes someone is deliberately sabotaging his oil operation with explosions and equipment failures, and he suspects even the government inspector assigned to the case, Inspector Podjok, may be working against him. With his drilling permit expiring in three weeks, Van Oosterhout is gambling everything on striking oil before time runs out.
Johnny's investigation becomes complicated when Van Oosterhout's daughter, Frederica Reynolds, warns him that her husband, an oil engineer, has proven there's no oil at the site. She believes her father's weak heart won't survive the disappointment of a dry well and urges Johnny to convince him to take the insurance money instead. But before Johnny can even visit the drilling site, Inspector Podjok arrives at his hotel room at two in the morning with urgent questions.]]>1802false1223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jan-brueghel-matter-the-flowering-judas-matter--71281019Johnny Dollar #222, "The Jan Brueghel Matter The Flowering Judas Matter," Johnny is summoned to Detroit when Eastern Indemnity gets a tip that a stolen 17th-century masterpiece can be recovered. The painting, "The River" by Jan Brueghel, was stolen eleven years ago from wealthy collector Lauren Jeffers, resulting in a $120,000 insurance payout. Now someone is offering to sell it back for just $25,000. Johnny reluctantly agrees to the deal, though he dislikes rewarding thieves. At the Masterson Art Gallery, owner Mr. Masterson explains how a man approached him to appraise the painting, then later called offering to arrange the exchange through Masterson as intermediary.
Johnny consults Lieutenant Griswold at Detroit police headquarters, who reveals the original investigation went nowhere. The Lieutenant's only hunch was that it might have been an inside job involving Selena Jeffers, the collector's daughter, who had an intense obsession with the painting as a teenager. However, nothing was ever proven. With the statute of limitations expired, prosecution is impossible. When the mysterious seller calls Masterson's office, he directs Johnny to bring the cash to an apartment building the next morning, assuring him that bringing police won't matter since he can't be arrested anyway.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71281019Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: July 6, 1954 Johnny Dollar #222, "The Jan Brueghel Matter The Flowering Judas Matter," Johnny is summoned to Detroit when Eastern Indemnity gets a tip that a stolen 17th-century masterpiece can be recovered. The painting, "The...Johnny Dollar #222, "The Jan Brueghel Matter The Flowering Judas Matter," Johnny is summoned to Detroit when Eastern Indemnity gets a tip that a stolen 17th-century masterpiece can be recovered. The painting, "The River" by Jan Brueghel, was stolen eleven years ago from wealthy collector Lauren Jeffers, resulting in a $120,000 insurance payout. Now someone is offering to sell it back for just $25,000. Johnny reluctantly agrees to the deal, though he dislikes rewarding thieves. At the Masterson Art Gallery, owner Mr. Masterson explains how a man approached him to appraise the painting, then later called offering to arrange the exchange through Masterson as intermediary.
Johnny consults Lieutenant Griswold at Detroit police headquarters, who reveals the original investigation went nowhere. The Lieutenant's only hunch was that it might have been an inside job involving Selena Jeffers, the collector's daughter, who had an intense obsession with the painting as a teenager. However, nothing was ever proven. With the statute of limitations expired, prosecution is impossible. When the mysterious seller calls Masterson's office, he directs Johnny to bring the cash to an apartment building the next morning, assuring him that bringing police won't matter since he can't be arrested anyway.]]>1658false1222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woodward-manila-matter--71281017Johnny Dollar #221, "The Woodward Manila Matter," finds the globetrotting insurance investigator traveling to the Philippines to investigate a $75,000 burglary at a Woodward Company hardware store. Ralph Wheaton briefs Johnny before his departure, revealing that not only has the cash been stolen from the store's safe, but an American clerk named Daniel Blake has mysteriously vanished. Upon arriving in Manila, Johnny meets with Floyd MacDonald, the local manager who discovered the theft, and his assistant Irving Morgan. While MacDonald refuses to believe that his trusted employee Blake could be responsible, Morgan has no such doubts about the missing clerk's guilt.
The investigation takes an unexpected turn when Sergeant Malvar of the Manila police reveals he has already captured the thief: a fifty-year-old native named Miguel Mazaleva, arrested while robbing another store. However, when Johnny interviews the suspect, Miguel's desperate poverty and his logical argument that he wouldn't be stealing five pesos if he had $75,000 convinces the investigator that the police have the wrong man. With the real thief still at large and Blake's whereabouts unknown, Johnny faces the challenge of unraveling the truth in unfamiliar territory.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71281017Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 29, 1954 Johnny Dollar #221, "The Woodward Manila Matter," finds the globetrotting insurance investigator traveling to the Philippines to investigate a $75,000 burglary at a Woodward Company hardware store. Ralph Wheaton briefs...Johnny Dollar #221, "The Woodward Manila Matter," finds the globetrotting insurance investigator traveling to the Philippines to investigate a $75,000 burglary at a Woodward Company hardware store. Ralph Wheaton briefs Johnny before his departure, revealing that not only has the cash been stolen from the store's safe, but an American clerk named Daniel Blake has mysteriously vanished. Upon arriving in Manila, Johnny meets with Floyd MacDonald, the local manager who discovered the theft, and his assistant Irving Morgan. While MacDonald refuses to believe that his trusted employee Blake could be responsible, Morgan has no such doubts about the missing clerk's guilt.
The investigation takes an unexpected turn when Sergeant Malvar of the Manila police reveals he has already captured the thief: a fifty-year-old native named Miguel Mazaleva, arrested while robbing another store. However, when Johnny interviews the suspect, Miguel's desperate poverty and his logical argument that he wouldn't be stealing five pesos if he had $75,000 convinces the investigator that the police have the wrong man. With the real thief still at large and Blake's whereabouts unknown, Johnny faces the challenge of unraveling the truth in unfamiliar territory.]]>1687false1221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-paterson-transport-matter--71281015Johnny Dollar #219, "The Paterson Transport Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar rushing to Kansas City, Missouri, where a series of brutal robberies threatens to turn deadly. The Patterson Transport Corporation, which handles parcel delivery for local department stores, has been hit six times in one week by a lone attacker who grows more violent with each holdup. The criminal's pattern is clear: he orders COD deliveries to vacant addresses, then ambushes the drivers at the end of their routes. The last victim lies in a hospital with a fractured skull and broken ribs, beaten far beyond what was necessary to complete the robbery.
Working alongside Lieutenant Herman of the Robbery Division, Johnny learns the suspect has a distinctive limp and appears to be targeting drivers in a circular pattern around the city. Police have identified Milton Spears as the likely next victim and assign plainclothes officers to ride the delivery trucks. However, when a Patterson Transport truck crashes on Anderson Avenue during a routine road test, killing the driver instantly, Johnny and Herman discover the dead man is none other than Milton Spears himself. With suspicious circumstances surrounding the fatal accident and a dangerous criminal still at large, Johnny must determine whether this was truly an accident or something far more sinister.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71281015Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 15, 1954 Johnny Dollar #219, "The Paterson Transport Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar rushing to Kansas City, Missouri, where a series of brutal robberies threatens to turn deadly. The Patterson Transport...Johnny Dollar #219, "The Paterson Transport Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar rushing to Kansas City, Missouri, where a series of brutal robberies threatens to turn deadly. The Patterson Transport Corporation, which handles parcel delivery for local department stores, has been hit six times in one week by a lone attacker who grows more violent with each holdup. The criminal's pattern is clear: he orders COD deliveries to vacant addresses, then ambushes the drivers at the end of their routes. The last victim lies in a hospital with a fractured skull and broken ribs, beaten far beyond what was necessary to complete the robbery.
Working alongside Lieutenant Herman of the Robbery Division, Johnny learns the suspect has a distinctive limp and appears to be targeting drivers in a circular pattern around the city. Police have identified Milton Spears as the likely next victim and assign plainclothes officers to ride the delivery trucks. However, when a Patterson Transport truck crashes on Anderson Avenue during a routine road test, killing the driver instantly, Johnny and Herman discover the dead man is none other than Milton Spears himself. With suspicious circumstances surrounding the fatal accident and a dangerous criminal still at large, Johnny must determine whether this was truly an accident or something far more sinister.]]>1749false1219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sara-dearing-matter--71280798Johnny Dollar #218, "The Sara Dearing Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to Palma, California to investigate the mysterious death of Sara Deering, a silent movie star who retired at the peak of her career in the 1920s. Federal Life carries a hundred thousand dollar policy on her life, and rumors suggest her death in a bedroom fire wasn't accidental. Dollar meets Maggie Lacey, the determined editor of the Palma News, who presents compelling evidence: a medicine bottle containing powerful sedatives found in the ruins, and photographs of two mysterious men from Hollywood who visited Sara on the day she died. Lacey is convinced the reclusive actress was drugged and murdered, but County Sheriff Dan Cox dismisses her findings.
The investigation grows more complicated when Dollar discovers that Sheriff Cox was a close personal friend of the deceased and also serves as the county coroner, the very official who certified the death as accidental without ordering an autopsy. With potential suspects including Sara's longtime maid Hilda Brower and the two unidentified visitors, Johnny must navigate conflicting testimonies and a possible cover-up to determine whether the beloved star's death was truly an accident.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280798Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 8, 1954 Johnny Dollar #218, "The Sara Dearing Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to Palma, California to investigate the mysterious death of Sara Deering, a silent movie star who retired at the peak of her career in the 1920s....Johnny Dollar #218, "The Sara Dearing Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to Palma, California to investigate the mysterious death of Sara Deering, a silent movie star who retired at the peak of her career in the 1920s. Federal Life carries a hundred thousand dollar policy on her life, and rumors suggest her death in a bedroom fire wasn't accidental. Dollar meets Maggie Lacey, the determined editor of the Palma News, who presents compelling evidence: a medicine bottle containing powerful sedatives found in the ruins, and photographs of two mysterious men from Hollywood who visited Sara on the day she died. Lacey is convinced the reclusive actress was drugged and murdered, but County Sheriff Dan Cox dismisses her findings.
The investigation grows more complicated when Dollar discovers that Sheriff Cox was a close personal friend of the deceased and also serves as the county coroner, the very official who certified the death as accidental without ordering an autopsy. With potential suspects including Sara's longtime maid Hilda Brower and the two unidentified visitors, Johnny must navigate conflicting testimonies and a possible cover-up to determine whether the beloved star's death was truly an accident.]]>1711false1218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-temperamental-tote-board-matter--71280793Johnny Dollar #217, "The Temperamental Tote Board Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to San Juan, Puerto Rico to investigate the death of Luis Alvarado, co-owner of the Desconciso racetrack, who was found shot under the infield tote board at dawn. The case appears suspicious not just because of the $50,000 insurance policy naming his brother Jose as beneficiary, but because Luis clutched a winning long-shot ticket worth $72 when he died. Captain Cognis of the San Juan police has his own theory: Miami gambling boss Tony Randolph, who has been pressuring the Alvarado brothers to sell their track, is the prime suspect. Just days before the murder, Luis physically threw Randolph out of his office.
As Johnny interviews Randolph and meets the charming Maria Rovani, Luis's confidential secretary, the investigation takes a deadly turn. Before Johnny can properly question Jose Alvarado, Captain Cognis receives an urgent call about another shooting at Jose's home. They rush to the scene to find another corpse on the living room floor with a .38 caliber revolver nearby, threatening to transform a single murder into something far more complex.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280793Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 1, 1954 Johnny Dollar #217, "The Temperamental Tote Board Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to San Juan, Puerto Rico to investigate the death of Luis Alvarado, co-owner of the Desconciso racetrack, who was found shot under the...Johnny Dollar #217, "The Temperamental Tote Board Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to San Juan, Puerto Rico to investigate the death of Luis Alvarado, co-owner of the Desconciso racetrack, who was found shot under the infield tote board at dawn. The case appears suspicious not just because of the $50,000 insurance policy naming his brother Jose as beneficiary, but because Luis clutched a winning long-shot ticket worth $72 when he died. Captain Cognis of the San Juan police has his own theory: Miami gambling boss Tony Randolph, who has been pressuring the Alvarado brothers to sell their track, is the prime suspect. Just days before the murder, Luis physically threw Randolph out of his office.
As Johnny interviews Randolph and meets the charming Maria Rovani, Luis's confidential secretary, the investigation takes a deadly turn. Before Johnny can properly question Jose Alvarado, Captain Cognis receives an urgent call about another shooting at Jose's home. They rush to the scene to find another corpse on the living room floor with a .38 caliber revolver nearby, threatening to transform a single murder into something far more complex.]]>1687false1217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punctilious-firebug-matter--71280796Johnny Dollar #216, "The Punctilious Firebug Matter,"
Johnny Dollar races to Dallas after receiving an urgent call from Jeff Connors, the Southwestern States manager for Eastern Indemnity. An arsonist has been systematically torching insured properties, striking every Tuesday night at 11 o'clock with clockwork precision. Four fires in four weeks have already cost the company $95,000 in claims, and all the policies were written within the past two months. As Johnny arrives at the airport, Connors warns him that fire number five is imminent. Sure enough, that very night at 11 PM, another blaze erupts at a newly insured apartment building on East Westchester, claiming the lives of a woman, her two children, and eventually the husband who tried to save them.
Lieutenant Len Borchard of the Arson Division suspects an inside job, pointing fingers at someone within Connors' organization who has access to policy information. As Johnny investigates, he learns troubling details about Jeff Connors himself: mounting debts from his wife's illness, a recent house fire that killed his infant son, and financial pressures that could drive a desperate man to desperate measures. With the pattern clearly established and evidence pointing toward kerosene, paraffin candles, and careful planning, Johnny must determine whether his old friend Jeff is the punctilious firebug or another victim of this deadly conspiracy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280796Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: May 25, 1954 Johnny Dollar #216, "The Punctilious Firebug Matter," Johnny Dollar races to Dallas after receiving an urgent call from Jeff Connors, the Southwestern States manager for Eastern Indemnity. An arsonist has been...Johnny Dollar #216, "The Punctilious Firebug Matter,"
Johnny Dollar races to Dallas after receiving an urgent call from Jeff Connors, the Southwestern States manager for Eastern Indemnity. An arsonist has been systematically torching insured properties, striking every Tuesday night at 11 o'clock with clockwork precision. Four fires in four weeks have already cost the company $95,000 in claims, and all the policies were written within the past two months. As Johnny arrives at the airport, Connors warns him that fire number five is imminent. Sure enough, that very night at 11 PM, another blaze erupts at a newly insured apartment building on East Westchester, claiming the lives of a woman, her two children, and eventually the husband who tried to save them.
Lieutenant Len Borchard of the Arson Division suspects an inside job, pointing fingers at someone within Connors' organization who has access to policy information. As Johnny investigates, he learns troubling details about Jeff Connors himself: mounting debts from his wife's illness, a recent house fire that killed his infant son, and financial pressures that could drive a desperate man to desperate measures. With the pattern clearly established and evidence pointing toward kerosene, paraffin candles, and careful planning, Johnny must determine whether his old friend Jeff is the punctilious firebug or another victim of this deadly conspiracy.]]>1803false1216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bilked-baroness-matter--71280788Johnny Dollar #215, "The Bilked Baroness Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to New York to investigate a suspicious $100,000 theft of furs and jewels from the penthouse of Baroness Olga Jarvas. The timing raises red flags: just last week, the Baroness's second ex-husband, Thomas Bentley, filed for bankruptcy with his photography business owing exactly $100,000, and gossip columns report the two have been seen together romantically. When Johnny meets the elegant but evasive Baroness, she's more concerned about being late to a cocktail party than helping with the investigation, dismissing him to get information from the police instead.
As Johnny digs deeper, the case grows more complicated. Lieutenant Lewison of the robbery division reveals it appears to be an inside job, with no signs of forced entry and the thief knowing exactly where to find the valuables. A suspect emerges: Vasily Udescu, a guest at the Baroness's pre-theater party who has a criminal record and suspiciously stayed behind for hours after the other guests left. Meanwhile, Thomas Bentley claims his only interest in his former wife is securing a loan to save his struggling business, insisting he knows nothing about the theft.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280788Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: May 18, 1954 Johnny Dollar #215, "The Bilked Baroness Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to New York to investigate a suspicious $100,000 theft of furs and jewels from the penthouse of Baroness Olga Jarvas. The timing raises red flags:...Johnny Dollar #215, "The Bilked Baroness Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to New York to investigate a suspicious $100,000 theft of furs and jewels from the penthouse of Baroness Olga Jarvas. The timing raises red flags: just last week, the Baroness's second ex-husband, Thomas Bentley, filed for bankruptcy with his photography business owing exactly $100,000, and gossip columns report the two have been seen together romantically. When Johnny meets the elegant but evasive Baroness, she's more concerned about being late to a cocktail party than helping with the investigation, dismissing him to get information from the police instead.
As Johnny digs deeper, the case grows more complicated. Lieutenant Lewison of the robbery division reveals it appears to be an inside job, with no signs of forced entry and the thief knowing exactly where to find the valuables. A suspect emerges: Vasily Udescu, a guest at the Baroness's pre-theater party who has a criminal record and suspiciously stayed behind for hours after the other guests left. Meanwhile, Thomas Bentley claims his only interest in his former wife is securing a loan to save his struggling business, insisting he knows nothing about the theft.]]>1452false1215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dan-frank-matter--71280785Johnny Dollar #213, "The Dan Frank Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to the Great Lakes town of Middleborough to investigate the suspicious death of Police Chief Dan Frank. The middle-aged chief was shot to death with his own gun in his home, and his 27-year-old wife Laura filed a claim for $50,000 just 24 hours after his death. They'd only been married eight months. Johnny encounters drunk reporter Pete Parker, who warns him that Middleborough is wide open with rackets and corruption, and that Dan Frank was living well beyond his police chief's salary.
Johnny meets the beautiful but cold Laura Frank, who claims an intruder shot her husband when he came downstairs to investigate a noise. She directs Johnny to city attorney Max Bealey, who provides Laura with a solid alibi—he was staying in the house that night for an early fishing trip with Dan. But Johnny discovers that Bealey and Frank weren't even friends, and that Laura's expensive tastes may have driven her husband into corruption. With both Laura and Bealey conveniently alibied for each other, Johnny suspects the truth runs deeper than a simple burglary gone wrong.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280785Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: May 4, 1954 Johnny Dollar #213, "The Dan Frank Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to the Great Lakes town of Middleborough to investigate the suspicious death of Police Chief Dan Frank. The middle-aged chief was shot to death with his own...Johnny Dollar #213, "The Dan Frank Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to the Great Lakes town of Middleborough to investigate the suspicious death of Police Chief Dan Frank. The middle-aged chief was shot to death with his own gun in his home, and his 27-year-old wife Laura filed a claim for $50,000 just 24 hours after his death. They'd only been married eight months. Johnny encounters drunk reporter Pete Parker, who warns him that Middleborough is wide open with rackets and corruption, and that Dan Frank was living well beyond his police chief's salary.
Johnny meets the beautiful but cold Laura Frank, who claims an intruder shot her husband when he came downstairs to investigate a noise. She directs Johnny to city attorney Max Bealey, who provides Laura with a solid alibi—he was staying in the house that night for an early fishing trip with Dan. But Johnny discovers that Bealey and Frank weren't even friends, and that Laura's expensive tastes may have driven her husband into corruption. With both Laura and Bealey conveniently alibied for each other, Johnny suspects the truth runs deeper than a simple burglary gone wrong.]]>1679false1213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-frustrated-phoenix-matter--71280784Johnny Dollar #212, "The Frustrated Phoenix Matter,"
Johnny Dollar heads to Chicago to investigate a beneficiary change request on a $25,000 insurance policy held by Martin Venneberg, a once-brilliant novelist whose literary star burned out twenty years ago. The routine assignment becomes a murder case when Venneberg is found shot to death in his squalid one-room apartment. The prime suspect is his wife Helene, the policy's current beneficiary, who has mysteriously vanished five days before the killing. As Johnny digs into Venneberg's past, he encounters Richard Hanley, a literary critic who spent two decades trying to revive the writer's talent and lost his own wife Helene to Venneberg in the process. Hanley describes the author as a dissolute drunk who squandered his genius in alcohol and dissipation.
Working with Lieutenant Borschak, Johnny learns that Venneberg was killed by two close-range shots from a Beretta automatic around 11 p.m., with the body discovered by eccentric bohemian poet Dalton Towler at 3 a.m. With no witnesses and few clues, the insurance policy appears to be the only motive. However, one curious detail emerges: a clean, oiled portable typewriter found in Venneberg's room, suggesting the burned-out writer may have been planning a comeback.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280784Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 27, 1954 Johnny Dollar #212, "The Frustrated Phoenix Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to Chicago to investigate a beneficiary change request on a $25,000 insurance policy held by Martin Venneberg, a once-brilliant novelist whose...Johnny Dollar #212, "The Frustrated Phoenix Matter,"
Johnny Dollar heads to Chicago to investigate a beneficiary change request on a $25,000 insurance policy held by Martin Venneberg, a once-brilliant novelist whose literary star burned out twenty years ago. The routine assignment becomes a murder case when Venneberg is found shot to death in his squalid one-room apartment. The prime suspect is his wife Helene, the policy's current beneficiary, who has mysteriously vanished five days before the killing. As Johnny digs into Venneberg's past, he encounters Richard Hanley, a literary critic who spent two decades trying to revive the writer's talent and lost his own wife Helene to Venneberg in the process. Hanley describes the author as a dissolute drunk who squandered his genius in alcohol and dissipation.
Working with Lieutenant Borschak, Johnny learns that Venneberg was killed by two close-range shots from a Beretta automatic around 11 p.m., with the body discovered by eccentric bohemian poet Dalton Towler at 3 a.m. With no witnesses and few clues, the insurance policy appears to be the only motive. However, one curious detail emerges: a clean, oiled portable typewriter found in Venneberg's room, suggesting the burned-out writer may have been planning a comeback.]]>1710false1212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nathan-swing-matter--71280779Johnny Dollar #211, "The Nathan Swing Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of Nathan Swing, a small-time bookie whose body was found floating in the harbor with two bullet wounds. Sergeant Matthews of Central Division Homicide briefs Dollar on the case and points to a suspicious connection: powerful racketeer Jimmy Durando may be involved, and Daniel Fletcher, a special investigator leading a vice crusade, has mysteriously called off his investigation of Durando the morning after Swing's murder. Matthews knows Fletcher as an honest man who wouldn't have issued a subpoena without solid evidence, making the timing deeply troubling.
Dollar visits Fletcher's Beverly Hills home to ask about the connection between Swing's killing and the cancelled investigation. Fletcher becomes defensive and evasive when questioned, warning Dollar to back off and threatening his job. The tense confrontation is interrupted when Fletcher's daughter Mary appears, clearly distressed and mentioning someone named Jimmy. As Fletcher hurries his daughter back upstairs, Dollar realizes this case involves more than a simple gangland murder, and the respected crusader may be hiding dangerous secrets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280779Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 20, 1954 Johnny Dollar #211, "The Nathan Swing Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of Nathan Swing, a small-time bookie whose body was found floating in the harbor with two bullet wounds....Johnny Dollar #211, "The Nathan Swing Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of Nathan Swing, a small-time bookie whose body was found floating in the harbor with two bullet wounds. Sergeant Matthews of Central Division Homicide briefs Dollar on the case and points to a suspicious connection: powerful racketeer Jimmy Durando may be involved, and Daniel Fletcher, a special investigator leading a vice crusade, has mysteriously called off his investigation of Durando the morning after Swing's murder. Matthews knows Fletcher as an honest man who wouldn't have issued a subpoena without solid evidence, making the timing deeply troubling.
Dollar visits Fletcher's Beverly Hills home to ask about the connection between Swing's killing and the cancelled investigation. Fletcher becomes defensive and evasive when questioned, warning Dollar to back off and threatening his job. The tense confrontation is interrupted when Fletcher's daughter Mary appears, clearly distressed and mentioning someone named Jimmy. As Fletcher hurries his daughter back upstairs, Dollar realizes this case involves more than a simple gangland murder, and the respected crusader may be hiding dangerous secrets.]]>1704false1211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magnolia-and-honeysuckle-matter--71280774Johnny Dollar #210, "The Magnolia And Honeysuckle Matter," finds the freelance insurance investigator heading south to Charleston, South Carolina, where the Ambrose Cooper Paper Company has suffered its second suspicious fire in two years. This blaze has claimed the life of secretary Felicia Farrell and threatens to cost Johnny's company a hundred thousand dollars. Lieutenant Hervey of the Arson division shows Johnny clear evidence of arson at the scene, with deep charring indicating an amateur torch job using inflammable liquid. The mystery deepens when Johnny learns that Felicia was found dead in the office of Norman Cooper, son of policyholder Alice Cooper, at four in the morning.
Norman Cooper had taken Felicia to a company dance the night before, then supposedly left on a midnight hunting trip and hasn't been seen since. When Johnny visits the elegant Alice Cooper and her brother-in-law Robert at their mansion on Le Guerre Street, Robert bristles defensively at any suggestion of Norman's involvement, dismissing Felicia as merely wild oats. With Norman conveniently absent and questions mounting about what Felicia was doing at the plant in the early morning hours, Johnny must untangle a web of Southern gentility concealing potentially deadly secrets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280774Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 13, 1954 Johnny Dollar #210, "The Magnolia And Honeysuckle Matter," finds the freelance insurance investigator heading south to Charleston, South Carolina, where the Ambrose Cooper Paper Company has suffered its second...Johnny Dollar #210, "The Magnolia And Honeysuckle Matter," finds the freelance insurance investigator heading south to Charleston, South Carolina, where the Ambrose Cooper Paper Company has suffered its second suspicious fire in two years. This blaze has claimed the life of secretary Felicia Farrell and threatens to cost Johnny's company a hundred thousand dollars. Lieutenant Hervey of the Arson division shows Johnny clear evidence of arson at the scene, with deep charring indicating an amateur torch job using inflammable liquid. The mystery deepens when Johnny learns that Felicia was found dead in the office of Norman Cooper, son of policyholder Alice Cooper, at four in the morning.
Norman Cooper had taken Felicia to a company dance the night before, then supposedly left on a midnight hunting trip and hasn't been seen since. When Johnny visits the elegant Alice Cooper and her brother-in-law Robert at their mansion on Le Guerre Street, Robert bristles defensively at any suggestion of Norman's involvement, dismissing Felicia as merely wild oats. With Norman conveniently absent and questions mounting about what Felicia was doing at the plant in the early morning hours, Johnny must untangle a web of Southern gentility concealing potentially deadly secrets.]]>1673false1210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sulphur-and-brimstone-matter--71280764Johnny Dollar #209, "The Sulphur And Brimstone Matter,"
Johnny Dollar heads to Venezuela when construction magnate Asa Travers dies under suspicious circumstances at the Sierra de Avari Dam project. Travers had reported sabotage attempts threatening to delay completion of the hydroelectric dam, which carries a costly time penalty clause covered by Eastern Indemnity's bond. When a supposed accidental dynamite explosion is followed by two .38 caliber bullets in Travers' body, Dollar's assignment becomes a murder investigation. Upon arrival, he's greeted by Travers' partner Getulio Matarsa, who cryptically suggests corrupt federal police may be orchestrating delays rather than physical sabotage.
At the construction site, Dollar encounters the confrontational strawboss Bill Anthony and Travers' surprisingly composed young widow, Philomena, who seems romantically involved with one of the men on site. As Dollar navigates a web of conflicting interests involving the federal Captain Boros, the construction deadline, and warnings from his guide Pedro about the dam being an evil that destroys men, he must determine whether Travers' death was motivated by sabotage, corruption, passion, or something darker lurking in the Venezuelan wilderness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280764Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 6, 1954 Johnny Dollar #209, "The Sulphur And Brimstone Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to Venezuela when construction magnate Asa Travers dies under suspicious circumstances at the Sierra de Avari Dam project. Travers had...Johnny Dollar #209, "The Sulphur And Brimstone Matter,"
Johnny Dollar heads to Venezuela when construction magnate Asa Travers dies under suspicious circumstances at the Sierra de Avari Dam project. Travers had reported sabotage attempts threatening to delay completion of the hydroelectric dam, which carries a costly time penalty clause covered by Eastern Indemnity's bond. When a supposed accidental dynamite explosion is followed by two .38 caliber bullets in Travers' body, Dollar's assignment becomes a murder investigation. Upon arrival, he's greeted by Travers' partner Getulio Matarsa, who cryptically suggests corrupt federal police may be orchestrating delays rather than physical sabotage.
At the construction site, Dollar encounters the confrontational strawboss Bill Anthony and Travers' surprisingly composed young widow, Philomena, who seems romantically involved with one of the men on site. As Dollar navigates a web of conflicting interests involving the federal Captain Boros, the construction deadline, and warnings from his guide Pedro about the dam being an evil that destroys men, he must determine whether Travers' death was motivated by sabotage, corruption, passion, or something darker lurking in the Venezuelan wilderness.]]>1545false1209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-piney-corners-matter--71276583Johnny Dollar #207, "The Piney Corners Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to the small Pennsylvania town of Piney Corners to investigate an anonymous letter claiming that the death of Martha Williams was not committed by persons unknown but by someone close to home. The woman was shot through her front window a month ago while sitting with her neighbor, Mrs. Keeler, and her husband Ben Williams stands to collect a ten thousand dollar insurance policy. Local Constable Jake Finley insists Ben couldn't be the killer despite the circumstantial evidence, but the facts tell a different story.
As Johnny investigates with Jake's help, he learns that Martha was an invalid following an operation, leaving Ben to care for her while running their struggling farm alone. The neighbors, Ira and Agnes Keeler, reveal that Ben had been spending time with Flora Lane, a young waitress at the Piney Corners Inn. Mrs. Keeler turns out to be the anonymous letter writer, and while her husband defends Ben as a fine man, the evidence begins mounting against the grieving farmer. Johnny must determine whether Ben Williams killed his invalid wife for freedom and insurance money, or if someone else had reason to want Martha dead.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276583Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 23, 1954 Johnny Dollar #207, "The Piney Corners Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to the small Pennsylvania town of Piney Corners to investigate an anonymous letter claiming that the death of Martha Williams was not committed by...Johnny Dollar #207, "The Piney Corners Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to the small Pennsylvania town of Piney Corners to investigate an anonymous letter claiming that the death of Martha Williams was not committed by persons unknown but by someone close to home. The woman was shot through her front window a month ago while sitting with her neighbor, Mrs. Keeler, and her husband Ben Williams stands to collect a ten thousand dollar insurance policy. Local Constable Jake Finley insists Ben couldn't be the killer despite the circumstantial evidence, but the facts tell a different story.
As Johnny investigates with Jake's help, he learns that Martha was an invalid following an operation, leaving Ben to care for her while running their struggling farm alone. The neighbors, Ira and Agnes Keeler, reveal that Ben had been spending time with Flora Lane, a young waitress at the Piney Corners Inn. Mrs. Keeler turns out to be the anonymous letter writer, and while her husband defends Ben as a fine man, the evidence begins mounting against the grieving farmer. Johnny must determine whether Ben Williams killed his invalid wife for freedom and insurance money, or if someone else had reason to want Martha dead.]]>1663false1207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-berlin-matter--71276581Johnny Dollar #206, "The Berlin Matter," finds the freelance insurance investigator traveling to post-war Berlin to look into the suspicious death of Sam Harvey, an American consulting engineer. Harvey had recently increased his life insurance policy from ten to fifty thousand dollars and changed the beneficiary from his mother to his new German wife, Elsa. When Berlin police cable that Harvey's body has been found in the Rhine River near Spandau in the British zone, Camden Life of Fidelity dispatches Johnny to determine whether this was an accident or murder.
Working with German police Lieutenant Wilhelm Meissner, Johnny learns that Harvey's body was likely dumped upstream in the dangerous French zone and carried by the current to where it was discovered. Johnny tracks down Paul Turner, Harvey's friend who identified the body and notified the widow. Turner insists Harvey simply got drunk at a beer festival and fell in, but Johnny's skepticism grows when he discovers that Elsa Harvey has delayed her arrival from Vienna for four days, citing illness. As Johnny accompanies Turner to meet the newly widowed Mrs. Harvey at Tempelhof Airport, the pieces of a potentially deadly insurance scheme begin to emerge.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276581Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 16, 1954 Johnny Dollar #206, "The Berlin Matter," finds the freelance insurance investigator traveling to post-war Berlin to look into the suspicious death of Sam Harvey, an American consulting engineer. Harvey had recently...Johnny Dollar #206, "The Berlin Matter," finds the freelance insurance investigator traveling to post-war Berlin to look into the suspicious death of Sam Harvey, an American consulting engineer. Harvey had recently increased his life insurance policy from ten to fifty thousand dollars and changed the beneficiary from his mother to his new German wife, Elsa. When Berlin police cable that Harvey's body has been found in the Rhine River near Spandau in the British zone, Camden Life of Fidelity dispatches Johnny to determine whether this was an accident or murder.
Working with German police Lieutenant Wilhelm Meissner, Johnny learns that Harvey's body was likely dumped upstream in the dangerous French zone and carried by the current to where it was discovered. Johnny tracks down Paul Turner, Harvey's friend who identified the body and notified the widow. Turner insists Harvey simply got drunk at a beer festival and fell in, but Johnny's skepticism grows when he discovers that Elsa Harvey has delayed her arrival from Vienna for four days, citing illness. As Johnny accompanies Turner to meet the newly widowed Mrs. Harvey at Tempelhof Airport, the pieces of a potentially deadly insurance scheme begin to emerge.]]>1721false1206fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-terrified-taun-matter--71276577Johnny Dollar #205, "The Terrified Taun Matter," finds America's favorite freelance insurance investigator traveling halfway around the world to investigate a peculiar claim. Tom Benson at the home office sends Johnny to Kuala Lumpur in British Malaya after receiving an alarming letter from policyholders Harrison and Maida Langley, who claim someone is trying to murder them both. Their double indemnity policies are worth $125,000 each, making this potential claim one that demands immediate attention. When Johnny arrives and meets company representative George Alistair, the broker dismisses the whole thing as jungle fever and the ravings of a man whose mind is crumbling under the strain of running a rubber plantation in terrorist territory.
Undeterred, Johnny drives north through dangerous jungle roads to the Sundown Plantation, where things quickly prove more complicated than expected. Harrison Langley greets him by pulling a gun, convinced Johnny is there to murder him like someone apparently did to his wife Maida, who has mysteriously disappeared. After establishing his identity, Johnny meets Crawford, the hostile plantation overseer who clearly has his own feelings about Mrs. Langley. As tensions flare between the two men, Crawford offers to show Johnny exactly what happened.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276577Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 9, 1954 Johnny Dollar #205, "The Terrified Taun Matter," finds America's favorite freelance insurance investigator traveling halfway around the world to investigate a peculiar claim. Tom Benson at the home office sends Johnny...Johnny Dollar #205, "The Terrified Taun Matter," finds America's favorite freelance insurance investigator traveling halfway around the world to investigate a peculiar claim. Tom Benson at the home office sends Johnny to Kuala Lumpur in British Malaya after receiving an alarming letter from policyholders Harrison and Maida Langley, who claim someone is trying to murder them both. Their double indemnity policies are worth $125,000 each, making this potential claim one that demands immediate attention. When Johnny arrives and meets company representative George Alistair, the broker dismisses the whole thing as jungle fever and the ravings of a man whose mind is crumbling under the strain of running a rubber plantation in terrorist territory.
Undeterred, Johnny drives north through dangerous jungle roads to the Sundown Plantation, where things quickly prove more complicated than expected. Harrison Langley greets him by pulling a gun, convinced Johnny is there to murder him like someone apparently did to his wife Maida, who has mysteriously disappeared. After establishing his identity, Johnny meets Crawford, the hostile plantation overseer who clearly has his own feelings about Mrs. Langley. As tensions flare between the two men, Crawford offers to show Johnny exactly what happened.]]>1801false1205fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-road-test-matter--71276576Johnny Dollar #204, "The Road Test Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar called in by his boss Mr. King to investigate a dangerous mystery at Allied Motors' top-secret testing facility. The company's revolutionary new automobile model has crashed three times during road tests, resulting in one fatality, and both the manufacturer and the insurance company are baffled. Dollar travels to Detroit to meet with MacGregor, the veteran engineer overseeing the project, who insists there's no evidence of sabotage despite meticulous inspections of each wrecked vehicle.
The investigation takes a personal turn when Dollar interviews Grace Johnson, widow of the test driver killed in one of the crashes. She reveals a complicated situation involving her troubled marriage and her relationship with Joe Simmons, another test driver and friend of her late husband. Grace suggests that Simmons might have had reason to want her husband dead, though she seems uncertain. When Dollar tracks down Simmons at a local bar, he finds a man still grieving his friend's death, claiming his relationship with Grace Johnson was innocent and known to Steve. As Dollar digs deeper into the overlapping professional and personal connections at Allied Motors, the question remains whether these crashes are mechanical failures, sabotage, or something more sinister.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276576Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 2, 1954 Johnny Dollar #204, "The Road Test Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar called in by his boss Mr. King to investigate a dangerous mystery at Allied Motors' top-secret testing facility. The company's...Johnny Dollar #204, "The Road Test Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar called in by his boss Mr. King to investigate a dangerous mystery at Allied Motors' top-secret testing facility. The company's revolutionary new automobile model has crashed three times during road tests, resulting in one fatality, and both the manufacturer and the insurance company are baffled. Dollar travels to Detroit to meet with MacGregor, the veteran engineer overseeing the project, who insists there's no evidence of sabotage despite meticulous inspections of each wrecked vehicle.
The investigation takes a personal turn when Dollar interviews Grace Johnson, widow of the test driver killed in one of the crashes. She reveals a complicated situation involving her troubled marriage and her relationship with Joe Simmons, another test driver and friend of her late husband. Grace suggests that Simmons might have had reason to want her husband dead, though she seems uncertain. When Dollar tracks down Simmons at a local bar, he finds a man still grieving his friend's death, claiming his relationship with Grace Johnson was innocent and known to Steve. As Dollar digs deeper into the overlapping professional and personal connections at Allied Motors, the question remains whether these crashes are mechanical failures, sabotage, or something more sinister.]]>1704false1204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-classified-killer-matter--71276573Johnny Dollar #203, "The Classified Killer Matter,"
Johnny Dollar receives a 4 a.m. wake-up call from Ted Albright, Eastern Indemnity's new Chicago branch manager, with devastating news: claim adjuster Frank Harvey has been murdered. Harvey's body was found shot three times in a snowdrift on Manheim Road during a winter blizzard. Dollar flies to Chicago and learns from Lieutenant Franchetti that Harvey had been running a classified ad to sell his 1953 Cadillac convertible. A garage mechanic named Will Ziegler witnessed Harvey driving off with a prospective male buyer around 7 p.m., but Harvey never returned. The case takes an unexpected turn when police locate the missing Cadillac in a restaurant parking lot—with bloodstains on the seat and a woman's compact on the floor.
The discovery of the compact contradicts the mechanic's account and raises troubling questions. Dollar presses Albright about Harvey's personal life, particularly any romantic relationships, but the nervous branch manager insists he knows of no particular girlfriend. As Dollar digs into Harvey's recent claim files searching for connections, the investigation faces conflicting evidence: a male witness but female evidence at the crime scene.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276573Sat, 09 May 2026 04:00:01 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: February 23, 1954 Johnny Dollar #203, "The Classified Killer Matter," Johnny Dollar receives a 4 a.m. wake-up call from Ted Albright, Eastern Indemnity's new Chicago branch manager, with devastating news: claim adjuster Frank...Johnny Dollar #203, "The Classified Killer Matter,"
Johnny Dollar receives a 4 a.m. wake-up call from Ted Albright, Eastern Indemnity's new Chicago branch manager, with devastating news: claim adjuster Frank Harvey has been murdered. Harvey's body was found shot three times in a snowdrift on Manheim Road during a winter blizzard. Dollar flies to Chicago and learns from Lieutenant Franchetti that Harvey had been running a classified ad to sell his 1953 Cadillac convertible. A garage mechanic named Will Ziegler witnessed Harvey driving off with a prospective male buyer around 7 p.m., but Harvey never returned. The case takes an unexpected turn when police locate the missing Cadillac in a restaurant parking lot—with bloodstains on the seat and a woman's compact on the floor.
The discovery of the compact contradicts the mechanic's account and raises troubling questions. Dollar presses Albright about Harvey's personal life, particularly any romantic relationships, but the nervous branch manager insists he knows of no particular girlfriend. As Dollar digs into Harvey's recent claim files searching for connections, the investigation faces conflicting evidence: a male witness but female evidence at the crime scene.]]>1653false1203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-uncut-canary-matter--71276572Johnny Dollar #202, "The Uncut Canary Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar races to Beverly Hills to track down a missing 89-carat orange-yellow diamond worth $125,000. The rare uncut canary diamond vanishes from the vault at Madame Johanna's exclusive jewelry store, where it has sat for over a year while the proprietor carefully plans how to cleave the valuable but temperamental stone. Only four people know the vault combination: Madame Johanna herself, her assistant Carter, and two master diamond cutters, Edolf Spears and Hans Blessen, who have worked for the establishment for thirty years.
Just as Johnny begins his investigation, one of the cutters, Edolf Spears, phones to say he will turn over the diamond to police. Johnny teams up with Lieutenant Hankins of the Beverly Hills Police Department, who shares an intriguing rumor: the canary may be impossible to cut without shattering into worthless dust, and Madame Johanna desperately needs cash. As they arrive at Spears' house to recover the gem, questions swirl about whether this will be a simple recovery or something far more complicated.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276572Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: February 16, 1954 Johnny Dollar #202, "The Uncut Canary Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar races to Beverly Hills to track down a missing 89-carat orange-yellow diamond worth $125,000. The rare uncut canary diamond...Johnny Dollar #202, "The Uncut Canary Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar races to Beverly Hills to track down a missing 89-carat orange-yellow diamond worth $125,000. The rare uncut canary diamond vanishes from the vault at Madame Johanna's exclusive jewelry store, where it has sat for over a year while the proprietor carefully plans how to cleave the valuable but temperamental stone. Only four people know the vault combination: Madame Johanna herself, her assistant Carter, and two master diamond cutters, Edolf Spears and Hans Blessen, who have worked for the establishment for thirty years.
Just as Johnny begins his investigation, one of the cutters, Edolf Spears, phones to say he will turn over the diamond to police. Johnny teams up with Lieutenant Hankins of the Beverly Hills Police Department, who shares an intriguing rumor: the canary may be impossible to cut without shattering into worthless dust, and Madame Johanna desperately needs cash. As they arrive at Spears' house to recover the gem, questions swirl about whether this will be a simple recovery or something far more complicated.]]>1786false1202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-harpooned-angler-matter--71276571Johnny Dollar #201, "The Harpooned Angler Matter," finds America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator jetting to the French Riviera town of Cassis to examine a suspicious death claim. Policy holder Arnold Bernier has been found dead at the bottom of the Mediterranean with a fishing spear driven through his back while skin diving, and his $75,000 policy was written thirty-three years ago. Johnny encounters the flamboyant Count Laszlo Andescu, a self-described charge d'affaires who's handling the claim for a "slight consideration" and seems eager to collect the check without any questions asked.
Meeting the widow, Marc de Bernier, Johnny finds a cold-blooded sun worshipper more interested in discussing her expensive pearls and luxurious lifestyle than her husband's violent death. She dismisses the murder as unimportant and directs Johnny to Inspector Lonnier. The inspector reveals that American scientist David North discovered Bernier's body in an underwater grotto at a depth of one hundred feet. With a greedy count, an icy widow with expensive tastes, and a mysterious American explorer all in the picture, Johnny must dive deep to uncover who harpooned the unlucky angler.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276571Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: February 9, 1954 Johnny Dollar #201, "The Harpooned Angler Matter," finds America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator jetting to the French Riviera town of Cassis to examine a suspicious death claim. Policy holder Arnold...Johnny Dollar #201, "The Harpooned Angler Matter," finds America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator jetting to the French Riviera town of Cassis to examine a suspicious death claim. Policy holder Arnold Bernier has been found dead at the bottom of the Mediterranean with a fishing spear driven through his back while skin diving, and his $75,000 policy was written thirty-three years ago. Johnny encounters the flamboyant Count Laszlo Andescu, a self-described charge d'affaires who's handling the claim for a "slight consideration" and seems eager to collect the check without any questions asked.
Meeting the widow, Marc de Bernier, Johnny finds a cold-blooded sun worshipper more interested in discussing her expensive pearls and luxurious lifestyle than her husband's violent death. She dismisses the murder as unimportant and directs Johnny to Inspector Lonnier. The inspector reveals that American scientist David North discovered Bernier's body in an underwater grotto at a depth of one hundred feet. With a greedy count, an icy widow with expensive tastes, and a mysterious American explorer all in the picture, Johnny must dive deep to uncover who harpooned the unlucky angler.]]>1729false1201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-paul-gorrell-matter--71276568Johnny Dollar #200, "The Paul Gorrell Matter,"
Johnny Dollar arrives in Phoenix to investigate a brutal payroll robbery that left two guards dead and $100,000 missing. George Post, Plymouth Insurance's chief adjuster, reveals a shocking secret: the police don't know that one of the robbers, a man named Palavic, contacted him before being murdered. Palavic identified his partner as Paul Gorrell, claiming the killings violated their no-shooting agreement. Before his death, Palavic revealed Gorrell's escape plan and disclosed that the stolen money has already been mailed somewhere near Los Angeles. Rather than involve the police, who might prioritize catching the killer over recovering the money, Post asks Johnny to take an extraordinary gamble.
Johnny must pose as an ordinary passenger in a share-the-ride car heading to Los Angeles, where the ruthless triple-murderer Paul Gorrell will be a fellow traveler. Unable to carry a weapon for fear of arousing suspicion, Johnny finds himself at a severe disadvantage against a man who has already killed three people in cold blood. As he arranges his passage with the car's owner, Mr. Bovey, Johnny realizes he'll be completely at Gorrell's mercy during the dangerous journey west.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276568Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: February 2, 1954 Johnny Dollar #200, "The Paul Gorrell Matter," Johnny Dollar arrives in Phoenix to investigate a brutal payroll robbery that left two guards dead and $100,000 missing. George Post, Plymouth Insurance's chief...Johnny Dollar #200, "The Paul Gorrell Matter,"
Johnny Dollar arrives in Phoenix to investigate a brutal payroll robbery that left two guards dead and $100,000 missing. George Post, Plymouth Insurance's chief adjuster, reveals a shocking secret: the police don't know that one of the robbers, a man named Palavic, contacted him before being murdered. Palavic identified his partner as Paul Gorrell, claiming the killings violated their no-shooting agreement. Before his death, Palavic revealed Gorrell's escape plan and disclosed that the stolen money has already been mailed somewhere near Los Angeles. Rather than involve the police, who might prioritize catching the killer over recovering the money, Post asks Johnny to take an extraordinary gamble.
Johnny must pose as an ordinary passenger in a share-the-ride car heading to Los Angeles, where the ruthless triple-murderer Paul Gorrell will be a fellow traveler. Unable to carry a weapon for fear of arousing suspicion, Johnny finds himself at a severe disadvantage against a man who has already killed three people in cold blood. As he arranges his passage with the car's owner, Mr. Bovey, Johnny realizes he'll be completely at Gorrell's mercy during the dangerous journey west.]]>1718false1200fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beauregard-matter--71276565Johnny Dollar #199, "The Beauregard Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is called to Rockport, Illinois by Dave Brace of Plymouth Mutual to investigate the theft of a $30,000 sapphire necklace stolen from socialite Ellen Beauregard. The case takes an intriguing turn when the suspected thief, Benny Stark, contacts the insurance company wanting to make a deal. Before Johnny can meet with Benny at a roadside tavern called the Pink Pigeon, he encounters the peculiar Beauregard household. Ellen's uncle Jared visits Johnny's hotel room with cryptic warnings about his headstrong niece, while Ellen's fiancé Phil Avery seems suspiciously cozy with the maid, Lois. Everyone Johnny meets warns him about everyone else, each claiming the others are impulsive but mean no harm.
As Johnny investigates the amateurish safe-cracking job at the Beauregard mansion, Benny Stark calls with explosive news: he claims to have been double-crossed and promises information that will "blow the lid off" the case. With a nighttime meeting scheduled at the Pink Pigeon, Johnny senses there's far more to this theft than a simple burglary, and the strange behavior of the Beauregard circle only deepens the mystery.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276565Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 26, 1954 Johnny Dollar #199, "The Beauregard Matter," Johnny Dollar is called to Rockport, Illinois by Dave Brace of Plymouth Mutual to investigate the theft of a $30,000 sapphire necklace stolen from socialite Ellen...Johnny Dollar #199, "The Beauregard Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is called to Rockport, Illinois by Dave Brace of Plymouth Mutual to investigate the theft of a $30,000 sapphire necklace stolen from socialite Ellen Beauregard. The case takes an intriguing turn when the suspected thief, Benny Stark, contacts the insurance company wanting to make a deal. Before Johnny can meet with Benny at a roadside tavern called the Pink Pigeon, he encounters the peculiar Beauregard household. Ellen's uncle Jared visits Johnny's hotel room with cryptic warnings about his headstrong niece, while Ellen's fiancé Phil Avery seems suspiciously cozy with the maid, Lois. Everyone Johnny meets warns him about everyone else, each claiming the others are impulsive but mean no harm.
As Johnny investigates the amateurish safe-cracking job at the Beauregard mansion, Benny Stark calls with explosive news: he claims to have been double-crossed and promises information that will "blow the lid off" the case. With a nighttime meeting scheduled at the Pink Pigeon, Johnny senses there's far more to this theft than a simple burglary, and the strange behavior of the Beauregard circle only deepens the mystery.]]>1708false1199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-celia-woodstock-matter--71276564Johnny Dollar #197, "The Celia Woodstock Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to a windswept house near Long Island Sound to investigate the disappearance of Celia Woodstock, the young wife of Captain Lyle Woodstock. The 55-year-old captain initially claims he's worried about his 27-year-old wife's safety, but Dollar soon discovers the situation is more complex than presented. Captain Woodstock admits he hired a private detective, David Slater, to follow Celia for a month based on suspicions about her frequent visits to a young Bridgeport doctor named Charles Masterson. Slater lost track of Celia when she boarded a train to New York and seemingly vanished.
As Dollar digs deeper, he learns crucial details the captain conveniently omitted: Celia withdrew two thousand dollars from the bank the morning she disappeared and made mysterious phone calls to someone named Sprague, arranging a meeting. With evidence pointing to a possible affair or planned escape, Dollar must determine whether Celia Woodstock is a missing person in danger or simply a young woman fleeing an unhappy marriage to an adventure-seeking husband twice her age.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276564Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 12, 1954 Johnny Dollar #197, "The Celia Woodstock Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to a windswept house near Long Island Sound to investigate the disappearance of Celia Woodstock, the young wife of Captain Lyle Woodstock. The...Johnny Dollar #197, "The Celia Woodstock Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to a windswept house near Long Island Sound to investigate the disappearance of Celia Woodstock, the young wife of Captain Lyle Woodstock. The 55-year-old captain initially claims he's worried about his 27-year-old wife's safety, but Dollar soon discovers the situation is more complex than presented. Captain Woodstock admits he hired a private detective, David Slater, to follow Celia for a month based on suspicions about her frequent visits to a young Bridgeport doctor named Charles Masterson. Slater lost track of Celia when she boarded a train to New York and seemingly vanished.
As Dollar digs deeper, he learns crucial details the captain conveniently omitted: Celia withdrew two thousand dollars from the bank the morning she disappeared and made mysterious phone calls to someone named Sprague, arranging a meeting. With evidence pointing to a possible affair or planned escape, Dollar must determine whether Celia Woodstock is a missing person in danger or simply a young woman fleeing an unhappy marriage to an adventure-seeking husband twice her age.]]>1671false1197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fairway-matter--71276561Johnny Dollar #196, "The Fairway Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar called to the scene of a devastating airline disaster. Sam Harris from Columbia Risk Insurance pulls Johnny into the case when a Fairway Airlines plane explodes shortly after takeoff, killing thirteen passengers and crew plus a family of four on the ground when the wreckage crashes into houses near Springfield Hartford Airport. What appears to be a tragic accident quickly becomes a murder investigation when authorities confirm a nitroglycerin bomb was planted in the aircraft's tail section, deliberately destroying the control cables.
Working alongside Captain Jim Lenhart of the state police and airline representative Carl Reed, Johnny begins the grim task of determining which of the victims was the intended target. The investigation turns to Wilbur Wheeler, a member of the ground crew who serviced the plane before departure. Wheeler had been obsessed with stewardess Shirley Goodhue, who died in the crash, and his behavior becomes increasingly suspicious when questioned about her recent engagement to co-pilot Bill Strand, who also perished in the explosion. As Wheeler's emotional state deteriorates under interrogation, the question becomes whether this was a crime of passion or something more sinister.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276561Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 5, 1954 Johnny Dollar #196, "The Fairway Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar called to the scene of a devastating airline disaster. Sam Harris from Columbia Risk Insurance pulls Johnny into the case when a...Johnny Dollar #196, "The Fairway Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar called to the scene of a devastating airline disaster. Sam Harris from Columbia Risk Insurance pulls Johnny into the case when a Fairway Airlines plane explodes shortly after takeoff, killing thirteen passengers and crew plus a family of four on the ground when the wreckage crashes into houses near Springfield Hartford Airport. What appears to be a tragic accident quickly becomes a murder investigation when authorities confirm a nitroglycerin bomb was planted in the aircraft's tail section, deliberately destroying the control cables.
Working alongside Captain Jim Lenhart of the state police and airline representative Carl Reed, Johnny begins the grim task of determining which of the victims was the intended target. The investigation turns to Wilbur Wheeler, a member of the ground crew who serviced the plane before departure. Wheeler had been obsessed with stewardess Shirley Goodhue, who died in the crash, and his behavior becomes increasingly suspicious when questioned about her recent engagement to co-pilot Bill Strand, who also perished in the explosion. As Wheeler's emotional state deteriorates under interrogation, the question becomes whether this was a crime of passion or something more sinister.]]>1711false1196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ben-bryson-matter--71276558Johnny Dollar #195, "The Ben Bryson Matter,"
Johnny receives an urgent summons from Ed Murphy at Eastern Mutual Insurance Company, who delivers shocking news: Ben Bryson, Johnny's good friend and the company's chief adjuster on the West Coast, didn't just die in a tragic car accident off a cliff last month. Investigation reveals that Ben embezzled nearly $80,000 from the company before his death. Despite his reluctance to investigate a friend, Johnny accepts the assignment and heads to San Francisco, where he discovers Ben had been living far beyond his usual modest means at the luxurious Franciscan Arms apartment building.
Johnny's investigation leads him to Alvy Kern, a young widow who was inseparable from Ben in the months before his death. When Johnny learns that Alvy has fled to Panama City, he follows her trail south. As he closes in on the elusive Mrs. Kern at a waterfront hotel, questions mount about Ben's transformation, the missing money, and whether the fatal accident was truly what it seemed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276558Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 29, 1953 Johnny Dollar #195, "The Ben Bryson Matter," Johnny receives an urgent summons from Ed Murphy at Eastern Mutual Insurance Company, who delivers shocking news: Ben Bryson, Johnny's good friend and the company's...Johnny Dollar #195, "The Ben Bryson Matter,"
Johnny receives an urgent summons from Ed Murphy at Eastern Mutual Insurance Company, who delivers shocking news: Ben Bryson, Johnny's good friend and the company's chief adjuster on the West Coast, didn't just die in a tragic car accident off a cliff last month. Investigation reveals that Ben embezzled nearly $80,000 from the company before his death. Despite his reluctance to investigate a friend, Johnny accepts the assignment and heads to San Francisco, where he discovers Ben had been living far beyond his usual modest means at the luxurious Franciscan Arms apartment building.
Johnny's investigation leads him to Alvy Kern, a young widow who was inseparable from Ben in the months before his death. When Johnny learns that Alvy has fled to Panama City, he follows her trail south. As he closes in on the elusive Mrs. Kern at a waterfront hotel, questions mount about Ben's transformation, the missing money, and whether the fatal accident was truly what it seemed.]]>1531false1195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-milk-and-honey-matter--71276557Johnny Dollar #193, "The Milk And Honey Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to Beirut, Lebanon to investigate a suspicious yacht sinking worth $90,000. Brett Cunningham's yacht, the Happy Time, allegedly went down in calm weather and a smooth sea after striking a derelict, sinking in just three minutes. Dollar finds the impossibly tall and carefree Cunningham at the Estuaita, a swank gambling casino, more interested in his winning streak and his latest brunette companion than answering questions. When pressed about how a yacht could sink so quickly under such favorable conditions with only two survivors out of a crew of eight, Cunningham brushes him off with a flippant explanation.
Undeterred, Johnny turns to Port Commissioner Floreau, who provides the official report but little in the way of satisfying answers. The Commissioner reveals that Cunningham is a frequent visitor to Beirut with no known source of income, spending his time gambling and changing female companions with each visit. With debris found, the derelict destroyed by gunfire, and the yacht resting in seventy fathoms of water, the facts seem straightforward, but Johnny's instincts tell him something doesn't add up about this milk and honey paradise.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276557Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 15, 1953 Johnny Dollar #193, "The Milk And Honey Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to Beirut, Lebanon to investigate a suspicious yacht sinking worth $90,000. Brett Cunningham's yacht, the Happy Time, allegedly went down in...Johnny Dollar #193, "The Milk And Honey Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to Beirut, Lebanon to investigate a suspicious yacht sinking worth $90,000. Brett Cunningham's yacht, the Happy Time, allegedly went down in calm weather and a smooth sea after striking a derelict, sinking in just three minutes. Dollar finds the impossibly tall and carefree Cunningham at the Estuaita, a swank gambling casino, more interested in his winning streak and his latest brunette companion than answering questions. When pressed about how a yacht could sink so quickly under such favorable conditions with only two survivors out of a crew of eight, Cunningham brushes him off with a flippant explanation.
Undeterred, Johnny turns to Port Commissioner Floreau, who provides the official report but little in the way of satisfying answers. The Commissioner reveals that Cunningham is a frequent visitor to Beirut with no known source of income, spending his time gambling and changing female companions with each visit. With debris found, the derelict destroyed by gunfire, and the yacht resting in seventy fathoms of water, the facts seem straightforward, but Johnny's instincts tell him something doesn't add up about this milk and honey paradise.]]>1705false1193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-barton-baker-matter--71276550Johnny Dollar #192, "The Barton Baker Matter,"
Johnny Dollar heads to Newport, California, to investigate the shooting death of Frank Meadows, who ran a boat chartering service with his partner Dave Geller. When Johnny arrives, Lieutenant Sullivan explains that Meadows was shot three times in what appears to be a gunfight, and the prime suspect is Geller, who has mysteriously disappeared. At first, the case seems straightforward, but as Johnny begins digging, inconsistencies emerge. Mrs. Meadows, an attractive blonde who greets Johnny in a black bathing suit, shows little emotion over her husband's death and reveals that the partners didn't get along as well as the police believed. She mentions they had a fight before their last fishing trip, though she doesn't know what it was about.
Johnny learns that Meadows and Geller went fishing for yellowtail but returned without any catch, raising questions about what really happened on that trip. As he interviews witnesses and examines the boat, Johnny searches for a motive that makes sense. Was it a dispute over the business, or could the alluring Mrs. Meadows be at the center of this deadly conflict?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276550Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 8, 1953 Johnny Dollar #192, "The Barton Baker Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to Newport, California, to investigate the shooting death of Frank Meadows, who ran a boat chartering service with his partner Dave Geller. When...Johnny Dollar #192, "The Barton Baker Matter,"
Johnny Dollar heads to Newport, California, to investigate the shooting death of Frank Meadows, who ran a boat chartering service with his partner Dave Geller. When Johnny arrives, Lieutenant Sullivan explains that Meadows was shot three times in what appears to be a gunfight, and the prime suspect is Geller, who has mysteriously disappeared. At first, the case seems straightforward, but as Johnny begins digging, inconsistencies emerge. Mrs. Meadows, an attractive blonde who greets Johnny in a black bathing suit, shows little emotion over her husband's death and reveals that the partners didn't get along as well as the police believed. She mentions they had a fight before their last fishing trip, though she doesn't know what it was about.
Johnny learns that Meadows and Geller went fishing for yellowtail but returned without any catch, raising questions about what really happened on that trip. As he interviews witnesses and examines the boat, Johnny searches for a motive that makes sense. Was it a dispute over the business, or could the alluring Mrs. Meadows be at the center of this deadly conflict?]]>1682false1192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-monopoly-matter--71276546Johnny Dollar #191, "The Monopoly Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar rushes to the outskirts of Waterbury at the request of Mr. Brandt to examine a suspicious fire at a recreation club. Arriving while firefighters are still battling the blaze, Dollar teams up with Fire Captain McGready to sift through the smoking ruins. The evidence quickly points to arson—broken bottles, unburned cloth, and the telltale signs of Molotov cocktails thrown through a window. The Monopoly Club, a seemingly innocent establishment where factory workers gathered to play the popular board game in organized tournaments, has been burned to its foundations.
Dollar tracks down the owner, Gerald Hobson, a nervous man who claims his club offered only harmless entertainment—monopoly games, cards, soft drinks and candy. When Dollar probes about possible gambling operations that might explain the arson, Hobson insists his establishment was completely legitimate. However, he reveals a troubling detail: just a week earlier, someone visited him demanding protection money, threatening to put him out of business for good. Hobson paid the hundred dollars and reported the incident to police, but now his club lies in ashes, and Dollar must determine whether this was a protection racket carried out or something else entirely.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276546Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 1, 1953 Johnny Dollar #191, "The Monopoly Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar rushes to the outskirts of Waterbury at the request of Mr. Brandt to examine a suspicious fire at a recreation club. Arriving while...Johnny Dollar #191, "The Monopoly Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar rushes to the outskirts of Waterbury at the request of Mr. Brandt to examine a suspicious fire at a recreation club. Arriving while firefighters are still battling the blaze, Dollar teams up with Fire Captain McGready to sift through the smoking ruins. The evidence quickly points to arson—broken bottles, unburned cloth, and the telltale signs of Molotov cocktails thrown through a window. The Monopoly Club, a seemingly innocent establishment where factory workers gathered to play the popular board game in organized tournaments, has been burned to its foundations.
Dollar tracks down the owner, Gerald Hobson, a nervous man who claims his club offered only harmless entertainment—monopoly games, cards, soft drinks and candy. When Dollar probes about possible gambling operations that might explain the arson, Hobson insists his establishment was completely legitimate. However, he reveals a troubling detail: just a week earlier, someone visited him demanding protection money, threatening to put him out of business for good. Hobson paid the hundred dollars and reported the incident to police, but now his club lies in ashes, and Dollar must determine whether this was a protection racket carried out or something else entirely.]]>1783false1191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-independent-diamond-traders-matter--71276543Johnny Dollar #190, "The Independent Diamond Traders Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to New York to investigate a disturbing trend for Atlas Indemnity: nearly two-thirds of the small, independent diamond traders along the city's famous Diamond Row have gone bankrupt and cancelled their insurance policies after decades in business. His assignment leads him to E. G. Moss, president of the Independent Diamond Traders Association, but not before Dollar inadvertently overhears a private conversation between Moss and a mysterious woman named Mona, much to the displeasure of Moss's stepdaughter Susan. The elderly Moss explains that someone has been flooding the market with diamonds priced far below normal rates, devastating the small traders who can't compete with the sudden price drops in what has always been a rigidly controlled market.
As Dollar begins his investigation into who is selling cut-rate stones and how they're able to undercut established prices so dramatically, he encounters a tense family dynamic between Moss, his protective stepdaughter Susan, and the demanding Mona. With the livelihoods of dozens of longtime traders at stake, Dollar must uncover the source of these suspiciously cheap diamonds.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276543Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 24, 1953 Johnny Dollar #190, "The Independent Diamond Traders Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to New York to investigate a disturbing trend for Atlas Indemnity: nearly two-thirds of the small, independent diamond traders...Johnny Dollar #190, "The Independent Diamond Traders Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to New York to investigate a disturbing trend for Atlas Indemnity: nearly two-thirds of the small, independent diamond traders along the city's famous Diamond Row have gone bankrupt and cancelled their insurance policies after decades in business. His assignment leads him to E. G. Moss, president of the Independent Diamond Traders Association, but not before Dollar inadvertently overhears a private conversation between Moss and a mysterious woman named Mona, much to the displeasure of Moss's stepdaughter Susan. The elderly Moss explains that someone has been flooding the market with diamonds priced far below normal rates, devastating the small traders who can't compete with the sudden price drops in what has always been a rigidly controlled market.
As Dollar begins his investigation into who is selling cut-rate stones and how they're able to undercut established prices so dramatically, he encounters a tense family dynamic between Moss, his protective stepdaughter Susan, and the demanding Mona. With the livelihoods of dozens of longtime traders at stake, Dollar must uncover the source of these suspiciously cheap diamonds.]]>1803false1190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nathan-gayles-matter--71276541Johnny Dollar #189, "The Nathan Gayles Matter,"
Johnny Dollar investigates the murder of Nathan Gayles, a New York police lieutenant shot in his own garage. Sergeant Bill Kemper believes the killer is a hood named Bancroft, whom Gayles had been pursuing relentlessly. On the day of the murder, Gayles told Kemper he was meeting with a stoolie named Virgil Cummins to obtain damaging evidence against Bancroft. When Kemper arrived at the Gayles home, he found the lieutenant dead and Cummins was later discovered strangled in his room. The only witness, a neighbor named George Fisher, initially identified Bancroft from police mugshots but later changed his story after viewing a lineup.
Dollar meets with the victim's widow, Evelyn Gayles, who was celebrating their seventh anniversary the day her husband was killed. She mentions that Fisher has been avoiding her, clearly terrified despite having four children of his own. When Dollar attempts to question Fisher, his wife refuses to cooperate, stating the family has been bothered too much. With the key witness too frightened to identify Bancroft and the suspect's girlfriend providing an alibi, Dollar faces the challenge of breaking through a wall of fear to solve the case.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276541Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 17, 1953 Johnny Dollar #189, "The Nathan Gayles Matter," Johnny Dollar investigates the murder of Nathan Gayles, a New York police lieutenant shot in his own garage. Sergeant Bill Kemper believes the killer is a hood named...Johnny Dollar #189, "The Nathan Gayles Matter,"
Johnny Dollar investigates the murder of Nathan Gayles, a New York police lieutenant shot in his own garage. Sergeant Bill Kemper believes the killer is a hood named Bancroft, whom Gayles had been pursuing relentlessly. On the day of the murder, Gayles told Kemper he was meeting with a stoolie named Virgil Cummins to obtain damaging evidence against Bancroft. When Kemper arrived at the Gayles home, he found the lieutenant dead and Cummins was later discovered strangled in his room. The only witness, a neighbor named George Fisher, initially identified Bancroft from police mugshots but later changed his story after viewing a lineup.
Dollar meets with the victim's widow, Evelyn Gayles, who was celebrating their seventh anniversary the day her husband was killed. She mentions that Fisher has been avoiding her, clearly terrified despite having four children of his own. When Dollar attempts to question Fisher, his wife refuses to cooperate, stating the family has been bothered too much. With the key witness too frightened to identify Bancroft and the suspect's girlfriend providing an alibi, Dollar faces the challenge of breaking through a wall of fear to solve the case.]]>1672false1189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bobby-foster-matter--71276535Johnny Dollar #188, "The Bobby Foster Matter," Johnny is called to investigate an insurance claim in Riggs City, Florida, where a young boy has suffered a devastating medical emergency. Five-year-old Bobby Foster lies in a coma at the local hospital, facing permanent paralysis as the result of a botched injection that caused an air bubble to enter his bloodstream. Dr. Grant Howell, the hospital director who had to fly in a team of neurosurgeons from Boston to try to save the boy's life, believes Bobby is the victim of a criminal racket.
A polio scare has gripped the small Florida town, and panicked parents are desperate to obtain gamma globulin injections for their children. Dr. Howell suspects that someone is taking advantage of this fear by offering black market injections, but Bobby's parents refuse to admit their son received any treatment. As Johnny begins his investigation, he faces a wall of silence from frightened parents who may have put their own children at risk with an unscrupulous operator who remains hidden in the shadows.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276535Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 10, 1953 Johnny Dollar #188, "The Bobby Foster Matter," Johnny is called to investigate an insurance claim in Riggs City, Florida, where a young boy has suffered a devastating medical emergency. Five-year-old Bobby Foster...Johnny Dollar #188, "The Bobby Foster Matter," Johnny is called to investigate an insurance claim in Riggs City, Florida, where a young boy has suffered a devastating medical emergency. Five-year-old Bobby Foster lies in a coma at the local hospital, facing permanent paralysis as the result of a botched injection that caused an air bubble to enter his bloodstream. Dr. Grant Howell, the hospital director who had to fly in a team of neurosurgeons from Boston to try to save the boy's life, believes Bobby is the victim of a criminal racket.
A polio scare has gripped the small Florida town, and panicked parents are desperate to obtain gamma globulin injections for their children. Dr. Howell suspects that someone is taking advantage of this fear by offering black market injections, but Bobby's parents refuse to admit their son received any treatment. As Johnny begins his investigation, he faces a wall of silence from frightened parents who may have put their own children at risk with an unscrupulous operator who remains hidden in the shadows.]]>1681false1188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gino-gambona-matter--71276534Johnny Dollar #187, "The Gino Gambona Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is hired by an insurance company to investigate the murder of Barney Rico, a former racketeer who went straight seven years ago and built a successful chain of barbershops. Rico's death is particularly suspicious because he was the man whose testimony sent mob boss Gino Gambona back to Sicily. Lieutenant Briggs fills Dollar in on the details, noting that Gambona threatened revenge at the trial. The case seems straightforward until Dollar visits Rico's main barbershop and discovers Dave Rico, Barney's brother, fatally stabbed. With his dying breath, Dave names Gambona as his killer, which seems impossible since Gambona is supposedly still in Sicily.
Dollar begins investigating Gambona's former associates still in New York, including Virginia Barrett, a singer who was once romantically involved with the mob boss. As Briggs cables authorities in Sicily to confirm Gambona's whereabouts, Dollar heads to the Pirates Den nightclub on East 34th Street to track down Virginia. The question remains: is Gambona somehow back in town seeking revenge, or is someone else eliminating the Rico brothers while hiding behind the gangster's fearsome reputation?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276534Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 3, 1953 Johnny Dollar #187, "The Gino Gambona Matter," Johnny Dollar is hired by an insurance company to investigate the murder of Barney Rico, a former racketeer who went straight seven years ago and built a successful...Johnny Dollar #187, "The Gino Gambona Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is hired by an insurance company to investigate the murder of Barney Rico, a former racketeer who went straight seven years ago and built a successful chain of barbershops. Rico's death is particularly suspicious because he was the man whose testimony sent mob boss Gino Gambona back to Sicily. Lieutenant Briggs fills Dollar in on the details, noting that Gambona threatened revenge at the trial. The case seems straightforward until Dollar visits Rico's main barbershop and discovers Dave Rico, Barney's brother, fatally stabbed. With his dying breath, Dave names Gambona as his killer, which seems impossible since Gambona is supposedly still in Sicily.
Dollar begins investigating Gambona's former associates still in New York, including Virginia Barrett, a singer who was once romantically involved with the mob boss. As Briggs cables authorities in Sicily to confirm Gambona's whereabouts, Dollar heads to the Pirates Den nightclub on East 34th Street to track down Virginia. The question remains: is Gambona somehow back in town seeking revenge, or is someone else eliminating the Rico brothers while hiding behind the gangster's fearsome reputation?]]>1667false1187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-howard-arnold-matter--71276531Johnny Dollar #186, "The Howard Arnold Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is hired by his old friend Hanley Conrad to protect Howard Arnold, a prominent attorney who has represented crime boss George Castro and his syndicate for years. Arnold has had a falling out with Castro and fears for his life, but he refuses to go to the police unless he's ready to expose the entire organization. When Dollar meets with Arnold, the nervous lawyer reveals he possesses an envelope containing enough evidence to send Castro and his associates away for a hundred years. Arnold asks Dollar to safeguard this explosive evidence, believing it will keep him alive as long as Castro knows the material will reach authorities if anything happens to him.
Dollar agrees to hold the envelope, but trouble arrives quickly when Marty Fleet, one of Castro's trigger men, breaks into his hotel room demanding the evidence. After a violent confrontation, Dollar manages to keep the envelope hidden, but Arnold realizes the situation has become too dangerous. He arranges a secret meeting to retrieve the evidence, taking precautions to avoid Castro's surveillance as the deadly game intensifies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276531Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 27, 1953 Johnny Dollar #186, "The Howard Arnold Matter," Johnny Dollar is hired by his old friend Hanley Conrad to protect Howard Arnold, a prominent attorney who has represented crime boss George Castro and his syndicate...Johnny Dollar #186, "The Howard Arnold Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is hired by his old friend Hanley Conrad to protect Howard Arnold, a prominent attorney who has represented crime boss George Castro and his syndicate for years. Arnold has had a falling out with Castro and fears for his life, but he refuses to go to the police unless he's ready to expose the entire organization. When Dollar meets with Arnold, the nervous lawyer reveals he possesses an envelope containing enough evidence to send Castro and his associates away for a hundred years. Arnold asks Dollar to safeguard this explosive evidence, believing it will keep him alive as long as Castro knows the material will reach authorities if anything happens to him.
Dollar agrees to hold the envelope, but trouble arrives quickly when Marty Fleet, one of Castro's trigger men, breaks into his hotel room demanding the evidence. After a violent confrontation, Dollar manages to keep the envelope hidden, but Arnold realizes the situation has become too dangerous. He arranges a secret meeting to retrieve the evidence, taking precautions to avoid Castro's surveillance as the deadly game intensifies.]]>1757false1186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-allen-saxton-matter--71276529Johnny Dollar #185, "The Allen Saxton Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to New York to investigate a potential insurance claim on a supposedly priceless painting purchased by wealthy collector Allen Saxton for two hundred thousand dollars. The problem: several experts have declared the masterpiece a forgery, while Saxton insists he bought it from Rene Francois, one of Paris's most reputable dealers. Dollar meets the gruff, cough-plagued Saxton at his impressive New Jersey estate, where the collector alternates between reminiscing about Paris and fuming over accusations from a critic named Lippert. The investigation is complicated by Saxton's spirited daughter Barbara, who takes an immediate interest in the insurance investigator despite her father's protective protests.
While waiting for museum expert Mr. Farmer to conduct the definitive examination that will determine the painting's authenticity, Dollar finds himself caught between professional duty and personal intrigue. Barbara's determination matches her father's stubbornness, and when she tracks Dollar down at his hotel through persistence and resourcefulness, it becomes clear this case involves more than just verifying a painting's provenance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276529Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 20, 1953 Johnny Dollar #185, "The Allen Saxton Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to New York to investigate a potential insurance claim on a supposedly priceless painting purchased by wealthy collector Allen Saxton for two...Johnny Dollar #185, "The Allen Saxton Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to New York to investigate a potential insurance claim on a supposedly priceless painting purchased by wealthy collector Allen Saxton for two hundred thousand dollars. The problem: several experts have declared the masterpiece a forgery, while Saxton insists he bought it from Rene Francois, one of Paris's most reputable dealers. Dollar meets the gruff, cough-plagued Saxton at his impressive New Jersey estate, where the collector alternates between reminiscing about Paris and fuming over accusations from a critic named Lippert. The investigation is complicated by Saxton's spirited daughter Barbara, who takes an immediate interest in the insurance investigator despite her father's protective protests.
While waiting for museum expert Mr. Farmer to conduct the definitive examination that will determine the painting's authenticity, Dollar finds himself caught between professional duty and personal intrigue. Barbara's determination matches her father's stubbornness, and when she tracks Dollar down at his hotel through persistence and resourcefulness, it becomes clear this case involves more than just verifying a painting's provenance.]]>1772false1185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-phillip-morey-matter--71276526Johnny Dollar #184, "The Phillip Morey Matter," Johnny is called to New York by Mr. Maynard to investigate a costly production shutdown at Maury Productions Incorporated. Television star Philip Morey has allegedly suffered a nervous breakdown, halting filming and leaving the cast and crew under contract while the insurance company foots the bill. When Johnny arrives to assess the situation, producer Milton Gradke seems strangely evasive about allowing him access to the ailing star. At Philip Morey's Park Avenue apartment, Johnny discovers the truth isn't quite what the insurance company was told. Instead of finding a man incapacitated by nervous exhaustion, he encounters Morey in the throes of what appears to be a serious drinking binge. The actor's writer-director Richard Long explains that Morey's wife has left him and plans to sue for divorce, sending the troubled star spiraling into the bottle. With millions of dollars at stake and a history of similar incidents threatening to end Morey's career permanently, Johnny faces a difficult decision about what to report to his company.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276526Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 13, 1953 Johnny Dollar #184, "The Phillip Morey Matter," Johnny is called to New York by Mr. Maynard to investigate a costly production shutdown at Maury Productions Incorporated. Television star Philip Morey has allegedly...Johnny Dollar #184, "The Phillip Morey Matter," Johnny is called to New York by Mr. Maynard to investigate a costly production shutdown at Maury Productions Incorporated. Television star Philip Morey has allegedly suffered a nervous breakdown, halting filming and leaving the cast and crew under contract while the insurance company foots the bill. When Johnny arrives to assess the situation, producer Milton Gradke seems strangely evasive about allowing him access to the ailing star. At Philip Morey's Park Avenue apartment, Johnny discovers the truth isn't quite what the insurance company was told. Instead of finding a man incapacitated by nervous exhaustion, he encounters Morey in the throes of what appears to be a serious drinking binge. The actor's writer-director Richard Long explains that Morey's wife has left him and plans to sue for divorce, sending the troubled star spiraling into the bottle. With millions of dollars at stake and a history of similar incidents threatening to end Morey's career permanently, Johnny faces a difficult decision about what to report to his company.]]>1772false1184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alfred-chambers-matter--71276523Johnny Dollar #183, "The Alfred Chambers Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to Michigan's exclusive Les Chenaux Islands to investigate the shooting death of Alfred Chambers, a Pittsburgh steel executive found dead in his rented lakeside cabin. Captain George Lane of the Sault Ste. Marie Police briefs Johnny on the puzzling circumstances: Chambers was shot in the chest with a .22 caliber rifle, likely while standing on the dock at twilight. Evidence suggests he fell into the water after being hit, then staggered into the cabin where he died. With no electricity or phone in the isolated 60-year-old cabin and several other homes scattered across the island, the killer could have come from anywhere.
The case grows more complicated when Johnny interviews the victim's wife, who reveals that she and her husband had recently separated over his affair with a young college student named Jane Elkins. Mrs. Chambers had come to the island to discuss giving her husband his freedom, only to discover his body. As Johnny examines the crime scene and interviews witnesses, he must determine whether this was a crime of passion or something more calculated in the remote island setting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276523Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 6, 1953 Johnny Dollar #183, "The Alfred Chambers Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to Michigan's exclusive Les Chenaux Islands to investigate the shooting death of Alfred Chambers, a Pittsburgh steel executive found dead in...Johnny Dollar #183, "The Alfred Chambers Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to Michigan's exclusive Les Chenaux Islands to investigate the shooting death of Alfred Chambers, a Pittsburgh steel executive found dead in his rented lakeside cabin. Captain George Lane of the Sault Ste. Marie Police briefs Johnny on the puzzling circumstances: Chambers was shot in the chest with a .22 caliber rifle, likely while standing on the dock at twilight. Evidence suggests he fell into the water after being hit, then staggered into the cabin where he died. With no electricity or phone in the isolated 60-year-old cabin and several other homes scattered across the island, the killer could have come from anywhere.
The case grows more complicated when Johnny interviews the victim's wife, who reveals that she and her husband had recently separated over his affair with a young college student named Jane Elkins. Mrs. Chambers had come to the island to discuss giving her husband his freedom, only to discover his body. As Johnny examines the crime scene and interviews witnesses, he must determine whether this was a crime of passion or something more calculated in the remote island setting.]]>1793false1183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amita-buddha-matter--71276519Johnny Dollar #182, "The Amita Buddha Matter,"
Johnny Dollar flies to Los Angeles to investigate what initially appears to be a tragic house fire that claimed the life of William McEdwards. However, Beverly Hills Police Chief Anderson reveals a disturbing truth: McEdwards was murdered, stabbed and struck with a severe skull fracture before the fire was set to cover up the crime. Dollar interviews the victim's young widow, who had been married only six months. She explains that she was in Pasadena on the evening of the murder, having taken an antique Chinese Buddha to their friend Charlie Wilkins for appraisal. The statue was a belated wedding gift from Bill's father, John McEdwards, who discovered it during a film production trip to Korea.
Dollar's investigation leads him to the elder McEdwards' estate, where he's greeted by four giant Great Danes guarding the property. As Dollar begins questioning the victim's father about the mysterious Buddha statue and the circumstances surrounding his son's death, the case grows more complex, with the rare oriental artifact emerging as a potential key to understanding why someone would commit murder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276519Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: September 29, 1953 Johnny Dollar #182, "The Amita Buddha Matter," Johnny Dollar flies to Los Angeles to investigate what initially appears to be a tragic house fire that claimed the life of William McEdwards. However, Beverly Hills...Johnny Dollar #182, "The Amita Buddha Matter,"
Johnny Dollar flies to Los Angeles to investigate what initially appears to be a tragic house fire that claimed the life of William McEdwards. However, Beverly Hills Police Chief Anderson reveals a disturbing truth: McEdwards was murdered, stabbed and struck with a severe skull fracture before the fire was set to cover up the crime. Dollar interviews the victim's young widow, who had been married only six months. She explains that she was in Pasadena on the evening of the murder, having taken an antique Chinese Buddha to their friend Charlie Wilkins for appraisal. The statue was a belated wedding gift from Bill's father, John McEdwards, who discovered it during a film production trip to Korea.
Dollar's investigation leads him to the elder McEdwards' estate, where he's greeted by four giant Great Danes guarding the property. As Dollar begins questioning the victim's father about the mysterious Buddha statue and the circumstances surrounding his son's death, the case grows more complex, with the rare oriental artifact emerging as a potential key to understanding why someone would commit murder.]]>1766false1182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-william-post-matter--71276517Johnny Dollar #181, "The William Post Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to New York City when his boss Ray Kemper informs him that an insured client, Mrs. Teresa Post, has been murdered. The wealthy banker's wife was found stabbed to death in her eighth-floor apartment by private detective Paul Sachs and her lawyer George Simon, who had both arrived for an evening appointment. The couple had separated just three days earlier after Teresa discovered her husband William's affair, and she was preparing to file for divorce. Lieutenant Roseman of the Fifth Precinct suspects William Post, despite his alibi from his mistress Jane Hughes, because the robbery appears staged—a cloth coat was stolen while an expensive mink remained untouched.
Dollar begins interviewing the key players in the case. He meets the unsavory Paul Sachs, who had been hired to gather evidence of William Post's infidelity and displays a disturbingly mercenary attitude about his dead client. Next, Dollar speaks with the more refined George Simon, who confirms he spoke with Teresa that afternoon and found her body alongside Sachs after she failed to appear for their crucial meeting. As Dollar investigates the suspicious circumstances and questionable alibis, he must determine whether this is truly a husband's crime of passion or something more complex.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276517Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: September 22, 1953 Johnny Dollar #181, "The William Post Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to New York City when his boss Ray Kemper informs him that an insured client, Mrs. Teresa Post, has been murdered. The wealthy banker's wife was...Johnny Dollar #181, "The William Post Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to New York City when his boss Ray Kemper informs him that an insured client, Mrs. Teresa Post, has been murdered. The wealthy banker's wife was found stabbed to death in her eighth-floor apartment by private detective Paul Sachs and her lawyer George Simon, who had both arrived for an evening appointment. The couple had separated just three days earlier after Teresa discovered her husband William's affair, and she was preparing to file for divorce. Lieutenant Roseman of the Fifth Precinct suspects William Post, despite his alibi from his mistress Jane Hughes, because the robbery appears staged—a cloth coat was stolen while an expensive mink remained untouched.
Dollar begins interviewing the key players in the case. He meets the unsavory Paul Sachs, who had been hired to gather evidence of William Post's infidelity and displays a disturbingly mercenary attitude about his dead client. Next, Dollar speaks with the more refined George Simon, who confirms he spoke with Teresa that afternoon and found her body alongside Sachs after she failed to appear for their crucial meeting. As Dollar investigates the suspicious circumstances and questionable alibis, he must determine whether this is truly a husband's crime of passion or something more complex.]]>1771false1181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lester-matson-matter--71276511Johnny Dollar #179, "The Lester Matson Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is assigned to investigate a suspicious fire that destroyed the Matson plastics factory in New York. Philip James briefs him on the $700,000 claim, and the police have already ruled out accident—evidence points to arson involving high octane fuel. Lieutenant Ridgway at New York headquarters gives Johnny an intriguing lead: while factory owner Lester Matson has an airtight alibi and no apparent motive, the detective senses the successful businessman is hiding something and seems frightened about what he knows.
When Johnny visits the Matson estate in Jersey, he meets Lester's charming daughter Christine before sitting down with her father. The conversation grows tense as Matson becomes defensive and evasive. While insisting the fire must have been an accident, he shows unusual concern about whether it was deliberately set, fixating on the terrifying possibility of a pyromaniac. His nervous speculation about firebugs and what could have happened during working hours only deepens Johnny's suspicion that Matson knows more about the blaze than he's willing to admit.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276511Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: September 8, 1953 Johnny Dollar #179, "The Lester Matson Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is assigned to investigate a suspicious fire that destroyed the Matson plastics factory in New York. Philip James briefs him on...Johnny Dollar #179, "The Lester Matson Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is assigned to investigate a suspicious fire that destroyed the Matson plastics factory in New York. Philip James briefs him on the $700,000 claim, and the police have already ruled out accident—evidence points to arson involving high octane fuel. Lieutenant Ridgway at New York headquarters gives Johnny an intriguing lead: while factory owner Lester Matson has an airtight alibi and no apparent motive, the detective senses the successful businessman is hiding something and seems frightened about what he knows.
When Johnny visits the Matson estate in Jersey, he meets Lester's charming daughter Christine before sitting down with her father. The conversation grows tense as Matson becomes defensive and evasive. While insisting the fire must have been an accident, he shows unusual concern about whether it was deliberately set, fixating on the terrifying possibility of a pyromaniac. His nervous speculation about firebugs and what could have happened during working hours only deepens Johnny's suspicion that Matson knows more about the blaze than he's willing to admit.]]>1801false1179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-stanley-price-matter--71276507Johnny Dollar #178, "The Stanley Price Matter,"
Johnny Dollar takes on a perplexing case when the New York police confiscate $100,000 worth of rare gems hidden in a water pipe. The jewels may belong to one of his company's European clients who was robbed three months earlier, but they've been removed from their settings and recut, making positive identification nearly impossible. The discovery comes with a murder: Robert Wells was shot twice in the head after a mysterious tipster named Stanley Price called the police about the jewels. Wells' widow claims the gems are rightfully hers and denies any knowledge of how they ended up hidden in her apartment, while Price has vanished without a trace.
Dollar begins tracking down the elusive Stanley Price, a small-time hood and bookmaker who recently skipped out on debts around town. His investigation leads him from police headquarters to Greenwich Village and finally to the waterfront, where he learns that Price had been renting a fishing boat despite having no apparent fishing skills. As Dollar follows the trail of this suspicious "fisherman" with a commercial license, he must unravel how an international jewel heist, a murder, and a disappearing bookie all connect.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276507Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: September 1, 1953 Johnny Dollar #178, "The Stanley Price Matter," Johnny Dollar takes on a perplexing case when the New York police confiscate $100,000 worth of rare gems hidden in a water pipe. The jewels may belong to one of his...Johnny Dollar #178, "The Stanley Price Matter,"
Johnny Dollar takes on a perplexing case when the New York police confiscate $100,000 worth of rare gems hidden in a water pipe. The jewels may belong to one of his company's European clients who was robbed three months earlier, but they've been removed from their settings and recut, making positive identification nearly impossible. The discovery comes with a murder: Robert Wells was shot twice in the head after a mysterious tipster named Stanley Price called the police about the jewels. Wells' widow claims the gems are rightfully hers and denies any knowledge of how they ended up hidden in her apartment, while Price has vanished without a trace.
Dollar begins tracking down the elusive Stanley Price, a small-time hood and bookmaker who recently skipped out on debts around town. His investigation leads him from police headquarters to Greenwich Village and finally to the waterfront, where he learns that Price had been renting a fishing boat despite having no apparent fishing skills. As Dollar follows the trail of this suspicious "fisherman" with a commercial license, he must unravel how an international jewel heist, a murder, and a disappearing bookie all connect.]]>1772false1178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nelson-matter--71276506Johnny Dollar #177, "The Nelson Matter," Johnny travels to New York to investigate the death of Carl Nelson, a small-time hoodlum with a long criminal record who was shot to death. The beneficiary of Nelson's $10,000 insurance policy is a woman named Maud Gilkerson, and she's disappeared. Lieutenant Korchak of the 11th Precinct believes Maud knows something about the killing and suspects Nelson's boss, big-time criminal Ellis Hartche, may have ordered the hit. After checking in with Korchak, Johnny seeks out an old acquaintance, Wilbur Truitt, a colorful skid row regular who speaks in flowery language and survives on handouts and information trading.
For the price of two bottles, Wilbur agrees to locate Maud and discovers she's terrified for her life and needs money to flee the country. She promises to reveal valuable information in exchange for help. Just as Johnny prepares to meet her at a River Street address, two menacing thugs appear at his hotel room door. When Johnny deflects their questions with wisecracks, the situation quickly turns violent, suggesting that powerful forces want to keep him away from Maud Gilkerson and whatever secrets she holds.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276506Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:05 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: August 25, 1953 Johnny Dollar #177, "The Nelson Matter," Johnny travels to New York to investigate the death of Carl Nelson, a small-time hoodlum with a long criminal record who was shot to death. The beneficiary of Nelson's $10,000...Johnny Dollar #177, "The Nelson Matter," Johnny travels to New York to investigate the death of Carl Nelson, a small-time hoodlum with a long criminal record who was shot to death. The beneficiary of Nelson's $10,000 insurance policy is a woman named Maud Gilkerson, and she's disappeared. Lieutenant Korchak of the 11th Precinct believes Maud knows something about the killing and suspects Nelson's boss, big-time criminal Ellis Hartche, may have ordered the hit. After checking in with Korchak, Johnny seeks out an old acquaintance, Wilbur Truitt, a colorful skid row regular who speaks in flowery language and survives on handouts and information trading.
For the price of two bottles, Wilbur agrees to locate Maud and discovers she's terrified for her life and needs money to flee the country. She promises to reveal valuable information in exchange for help. Just as Johnny prepares to meet her at a River Street address, two menacing thugs appear at his hotel room door. When Johnny deflects their questions with wisecracks, the situation quickly turns violent, suggesting that powerful forces want to keep him away from Maud Gilkerson and whatever secrets she holds.]]>1778false1177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-isabel-james-matter-the-kimball-matter--71276501Johnny Dollar #176, "The Isabel James Matter The Kimball Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to investigate the murder of Isabel James, a woman insured by his company for ten thousand dollars. Upon arrival, he meets with Captain Clifford Kissig, who reveals a disturbing pattern: Isabel is the fourth victim in three weeks, all with their throats cut, apparently by a straight razor. The police are stumped, without witnesses or leads, and the city is gripped by fear of what appears to be a serial killer. Johnny visits the beneficiary, Isabel's uncle Morley Parrish, a weathered farmer living outside Dawson who offers more homemade whiskey than useful information about his estranged niece.
The investigation takes a turn when Captain Kissig calls Johnny back to the station. Police have arrested a suspect named Alvin Story, who was caught following a young woman on the street. When she screamed, he fled, and officers later found him carrying a straight razor. While Story insists he was merely taking a walk, Kissig has a hunch they've found their killer. Johnny hurries to the station to question the suspect and determine whether this break in the case will finally stop the killing spree terrorizing Tulsa.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71276501Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: August 18, 1953 Johnny Dollar #176, "The Isabel James Matter The Kimball Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to investigate the murder of Isabel James, a woman insured by his company for ten thousand dollars. Upon...Johnny Dollar #176, "The Isabel James Matter The Kimball Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to investigate the murder of Isabel James, a woman insured by his company for ten thousand dollars. Upon arrival, he meets with Captain Clifford Kissig, who reveals a disturbing pattern: Isabel is the fourth victim in three weeks, all with their throats cut, apparently by a straight razor. The police are stumped, without witnesses or leads, and the city is gripped by fear of what appears to be a serial killer. Johnny visits the beneficiary, Isabel's uncle Morley Parrish, a weathered farmer living outside Dawson who offers more homemade whiskey than useful information about his estranged niece.
The investigation takes a turn when Captain Kissig calls Johnny back to the station. Police have arrested a suspect named Alvin Story, who was caught following a young woman on the street. When she screamed, he fled, and officers later found him carrying a straight razor. While Story insists he was merely taking a walk, Kissig has a hunch they've found their killer. Johnny hurries to the station to question the suspect and determine whether this break in the case will finally stop the killing spree terrorizing Tulsa.]]>1780false1176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nancy-shaw-matter--70911934Johnny Dollar #175, "The Nancy Shaw Matter," Johnny Dollar receives an intriguing assignment from Philip Martin to investigate the theft of $100,000 in jewels from Nancy Shaw, a major movie star. Dollar flies to Los Angeles and meets with Sergeant James Dodd of the Santa Monica Police, who reveals this is the fourth robbery in a series with the same MO. The thief always strikes when the maid is off duty and the family is out, suggesting inside knowledge. Each victim has been wealthy, with two connected to the film industry, and none of the stolen goods have surfaced yet.
Dollar heads to Nancy Shaw's beautiful Malibu beach house, where the glamorous star greets him in a white sun suit. As they discuss the case over drinks, the conversation shifts from the stolen jewels to more personal territory. Nancy changes into a red bathing suit and invites Johnny to join her on the beach, where their professional relationship begins to blur. They talk about building castles, both literal and metaphorical, as Johnny finds himself increasingly drawn to his charming client while trying to maintain focus on recovering her stolen jewelry.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911934Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: August 11, 1953 Johnny Dollar #175, "The Nancy Shaw Matter," Johnny Dollar receives an intriguing assignment from Philip Martin to investigate the theft of $100,000 in jewels from Nancy Shaw, a major movie star. Dollar flies to Los...Johnny Dollar #175, "The Nancy Shaw Matter," Johnny Dollar receives an intriguing assignment from Philip Martin to investigate the theft of $100,000 in jewels from Nancy Shaw, a major movie star. Dollar flies to Los Angeles and meets with Sergeant James Dodd of the Santa Monica Police, who reveals this is the fourth robbery in a series with the same MO. The thief always strikes when the maid is off duty and the family is out, suggesting inside knowledge. Each victim has been wealthy, with two connected to the film industry, and none of the stolen goods have surfaced yet.
Dollar heads to Nancy Shaw's beautiful Malibu beach house, where the glamorous star greets him in a white sun suit. As they discuss the case over drinks, the conversation shifts from the stolen jewels to more personal territory. Nancy changes into a red bathing suit and invites Johnny to join her on the beach, where their professional relationship begins to blur. They talk about building castles, both literal and metaphorical, as Johnny finds himself increasingly drawn to his charming client while trying to maintain focus on recovering her stolen jewelry.]]>1781false1175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-voodoo-matter--70911930Johnny Dollar #174, "The Voodoo Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to Haiti to look into a series of mysterious troubles plaguing farmer Claude Sheldon and his neighbors. Fires have destroyed cane fields, cattle have fallen sick, and farmers are dying under inexplicable circumstances. When Sheldon arrives at Johnny's hotel room to discuss the case, he's already deathly ill, muttering about voodoo curses before collapsing. Though Johnny remains skeptical of supernatural explanations, Sheldon mentions receiving a suspiciously low offer for his farm from Arthur Cotswold, Haiti's wealthiest planter. Before Johnny can learn more, Sheldon dies on his hotel room floor from no apparent cause.
Johnny heads to the Sheldon farm, where he meets the imposing seven-foot servant Bimba and discovers that Mrs. Sheldon has also died at the exact same time as her husband. As voodoo drums beat in the distance, Johnny begins investigating Cotswold's possible involvement, but Inspector Georges warns him that challenging such a powerful man could prove dangerous. The inspector makes it clear that crossing Cotswold means facing far-reaching opposition that might cost Johnny more than just his case.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911930Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: August 4, 1953 Johnny Dollar #174, "The Voodoo Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to Haiti to look into a series of mysterious troubles plaguing farmer Claude Sheldon and his neighbors. Fires have destroyed cane...Johnny Dollar #174, "The Voodoo Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to Haiti to look into a series of mysterious troubles plaguing farmer Claude Sheldon and his neighbors. Fires have destroyed cane fields, cattle have fallen sick, and farmers are dying under inexplicable circumstances. When Sheldon arrives at Johnny's hotel room to discuss the case, he's already deathly ill, muttering about voodoo curses before collapsing. Though Johnny remains skeptical of supernatural explanations, Sheldon mentions receiving a suspiciously low offer for his farm from Arthur Cotswold, Haiti's wealthiest planter. Before Johnny can learn more, Sheldon dies on his hotel room floor from no apparent cause.
Johnny heads to the Sheldon farm, where he meets the imposing seven-foot servant Bimba and discovers that Mrs. Sheldon has also died at the exact same time as her husband. As voodoo drums beat in the distance, Johnny begins investigating Cotswold's possible involvement, but Inspector Georges warns him that challenging such a powerful man could prove dangerous. The inspector makes it clear that crossing Cotswold means facing far-reaching opposition that might cost Johnny more than just his case.]]>1769false1174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-james-forbes-matter--70911918Johnny Dollar #173, "The James Forbes Matter," Johnny Dollar receives an assignment from Roger Stern to investigate the death of wealthy textile magnate James Forbes, who apparently fell from a 110-foot cliff during his nightly walk. Lieutenant Parkhill of the Fifth Precinct is treating it as an accident—Forbes was a successful businessman in good health with no apparent reason for suicide, and his wife was home with four servants when he died. However, the substantial half-million dollar insurance policy warrants a closer look.
When Dollar visits the Forbes estate to interview the widow, she insists her husband's death was a simple accident and that their marriage was happy. However, after viewing the cliff where Forbes died, butler William approaches Dollar with disturbing information. Despite ten years of loyal service, William has grown suspicious based on several months of odd behavior—particularly affectionate phone calls Mrs. Forbes made to someone other than her husband, extended unexplained absences when Forbes traveled, and a suspicious visit from Mrs. Weatherwax, whom Mrs. Forbes claimed to be visiting. What appeared to be a tragic accident may have a more sinister explanation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911918Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: July 28, 1953 Johnny Dollar #173, "The James Forbes Matter," Johnny Dollar receives an assignment from Roger Stern to investigate the death of wealthy textile magnate James Forbes, who apparently fell from a 110-foot cliff during...Johnny Dollar #173, "The James Forbes Matter," Johnny Dollar receives an assignment from Roger Stern to investigate the death of wealthy textile magnate James Forbes, who apparently fell from a 110-foot cliff during his nightly walk. Lieutenant Parkhill of the Fifth Precinct is treating it as an accident—Forbes was a successful businessman in good health with no apparent reason for suicide, and his wife was home with four servants when he died. However, the substantial half-million dollar insurance policy warrants a closer look.
When Dollar visits the Forbes estate to interview the widow, she insists her husband's death was a simple accident and that their marriage was happy. However, after viewing the cliff where Forbes died, butler William approaches Dollar with disturbing information. Despite ten years of loyal service, William has grown suspicious based on several months of odd behavior—particularly affectionate phone calls Mrs. Forbes made to someone other than her husband, extended unexplained absences when Forbes traveled, and a suspicious visit from Mrs. Weatherwax, whom Mrs. Forbes claimed to be visiting. What appeared to be a tragic accident may have a more sinister explanation.]]>1778false1173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-doll-matter--70911915Johnny Dollar #172, "The Black Doll Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of Judith Thompson, a young woman shot to death in her apartment. The killing appears straightforward but puzzling - someone entered through the back door and shot her once in the chest with a .38, yet nothing was stolen. Working alongside Lieutenant Brickford of the Central Division Homicide, Johnny begins interviewing the people in Judith's life, including her girlfriends and acquaintances Mr. and Mrs. Lyon.
The investigation leads them to Timkin Aircraft, where they question William Carnes, a test pilot who had been dating Judith for about two weeks. After watching Carnes fly an impressive demonstration of the experimental XR-200 jet, Johnny and Brickford confront him about his whereabouts on the night of the murder. Carnes initially lies about his alibi, claiming he stayed home alone, but eventually admits he took Judith out that evening. His reason for lying adds a complicating wrinkle to the case - he's married and separated, hoping for reconciliation, and fears being connected to a murder investigation will destroy any chance of saving his marriage.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911915Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: July 21, 1953 Johnny Dollar #172, "The Black Doll Matter," Johnny Dollar travels to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of Judith Thompson, a young woman shot to death in her apartment. The killing appears straightforward but...Johnny Dollar #172, "The Black Doll Matter,"
Johnny Dollar travels to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of Judith Thompson, a young woman shot to death in her apartment. The killing appears straightforward but puzzling - someone entered through the back door and shot her once in the chest with a .38, yet nothing was stolen. Working alongside Lieutenant Brickford of the Central Division Homicide, Johnny begins interviewing the people in Judith's life, including her girlfriends and acquaintances Mr. and Mrs. Lyon.
The investigation leads them to Timkin Aircraft, where they question William Carnes, a test pilot who had been dating Judith for about two weeks. After watching Carnes fly an impressive demonstration of the experimental XR-200 jet, Johnny and Brickford confront him about his whereabouts on the night of the murder. Carnes initially lies about his alibi, claiming he stayed home alone, but eventually admits he took Judith out that evening. His reason for lying adds a complicating wrinkle to the case - he's married and separated, hoping for reconciliation, and fears being connected to a murder investigation will destroy any chance of saving his marriage.]]>1657false1172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-shayne-bombing-matter--70911898Johnny Dollar #171, "The Shayne Bombing Matter," Johnny Dollar arrives in New York to investigate the death of David Shane, a factory foreman killed by a bomb sent in a package. The victim's brother Charles, who had been working in California, is arrested after Mrs. Shane tells police that David identified the package as coming from Charles before opening it. Lieutenant Will Stevens of homicide can find no motive, noting the brothers were close, but Charles stops cooperating after his lawyer arrives. When Johnny interviews Charles at the city jail, the suspect insists he didn't send the bomb but refuses to elaborate.
Johnny visits the hospitalized Mrs. Shane and her daughter Mary, both injured in the blast. The mother is distraught, convinced she made a terrible mistake implicating Charles. The sedated Mary reveals crucial information: David had been making speeches against the Workers Protective Association, and Charles was helping him from California. She insists Charles knows who really sent the bomb but is keeping quiet to protect the family. Mary mentions a lawyer named Wagner who frequently called David, suggesting Johnny may have found the thread that could unravel this deadly conspiracy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911898Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: July 14, 1953 Johnny Dollar #171, "The Shayne Bombing Matter," Johnny Dollar arrives in New York to investigate the death of David Shane, a factory foreman killed by a bomb sent in a package. The victim's brother Charles, who had...Johnny Dollar #171, "The Shayne Bombing Matter," Johnny Dollar arrives in New York to investigate the death of David Shane, a factory foreman killed by a bomb sent in a package. The victim's brother Charles, who had been working in California, is arrested after Mrs. Shane tells police that David identified the package as coming from Charles before opening it. Lieutenant Will Stevens of homicide can find no motive, noting the brothers were close, but Charles stops cooperating after his lawyer arrives. When Johnny interviews Charles at the city jail, the suspect insists he didn't send the bomb but refuses to elaborate.
Johnny visits the hospitalized Mrs. Shane and her daughter Mary, both injured in the blast. The mother is distraught, convinced she made a terrible mistake implicating Charles. The sedated Mary reveals crucial information: David had been making speeches against the Workers Protective Association, and Charles was helping him from California. She insists Charles knows who really sent the bomb but is keeping quiet to protect the family. Mary mentions a lawyer named Wagner who frequently called David, suggesting Johnny may have found the thread that could unravel this deadly conspiracy.]]>1699false1171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jones-matter--70911886Johnny Dollar #169, "The Jones Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads to Las Vegas to recover a stolen $30,000 diamond necklace belonging to Lily Lasseur, a glamorous aging showgirl who still packs them in at the Billion Dollar Club. Lily has two notorious weaknesses: gambling and collecting young men, both of which prove expensive. When Dollar arrives to investigate, he finds himself navigating a complicated web of admirers surrounding the star, including Eddie Lawson, a young man from the East; Buck Barclay, a phony Texan who works as a riding instructor at the Lazy J stables; and Joan Drake, a sharp casino floor manager who accompanied Buck to Lily's poolside supper where the necklace vanished.
As Dollar interviews the various suspects, he discovers that nearly everyone present that evening seems to have designs on Lily—both romantic and financial. Buck claims he's aiming to marry her, while Eddie insists he's her "very dear friend." The local marshal points Dollar toward Joan Drake as someone worth investigating, describing her as smart and difficult to figure out. With multiple suspects, questionable motives, and the glittering temptations of Las Vegas surrounding him, Dollar must determine who made off with Lily's expensive bauble.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911886Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 30, 1953 Johnny Dollar #169, "The Jones Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads to Las Vegas to recover a stolen $30,000 diamond necklace belonging to Lily Lasseur, a glamorous aging showgirl who still packs them in...Johnny Dollar #169, "The Jones Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads to Las Vegas to recover a stolen $30,000 diamond necklace belonging to Lily Lasseur, a glamorous aging showgirl who still packs them in at the Billion Dollar Club. Lily has two notorious weaknesses: gambling and collecting young men, both of which prove expensive. When Dollar arrives to investigate, he finds himself navigating a complicated web of admirers surrounding the star, including Eddie Lawson, a young man from the East; Buck Barclay, a phony Texan who works as a riding instructor at the Lazy J stables; and Joan Drake, a sharp casino floor manager who accompanied Buck to Lily's poolside supper where the necklace vanished.
As Dollar interviews the various suspects, he discovers that nearly everyone present that evening seems to have designs on Lily—both romantic and financial. Buck claims he's aiming to marry her, while Eddie insists he's her "very dear friend." The local marshal points Dollar toward Joan Drake as someone worth investigating, describing her as smart and difficult to figure out. With multiple suspects, questionable motives, and the glittering temptations of Las Vegas surrounding him, Dollar must determine who made off with Lily's expensive bauble.]]>1764false1169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jonathan-bellows-matter--70911876Johnny Dollar #168, "The Jonathan Bellows Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is called in by Roger Stern of Intercontinental Indemnity after someone takes a shot at Jonathan Bellows, a 63-year-old industrialist insured for half a million dollars. The stubborn, reclusive Bellows refuses police protection and dismisses the would-be assassin as merely a crank, but his wife Edith is deeply concerned. Dollar travels to New York to meet with the attractive redhead Mrs. Bellows at her Park Avenue apartment, then accompanies her to the family estate. There he encounters Ralph, Jonathan's son from his first marriage, who seems almost gleeful at the prospect of his difficult father's upcoming explosion when he learns about Dollar's involvement.
The confrontation arrives when Dollar enters the library where Bellows is playing chess with Professor Wilt. As predicted, the cantankerous industrialist erupts in fury, demanding Dollar leave immediately and threatening to have him fired. But Johnny refuses to be intimidated by the powerful businessman, standing his ground and delivering a pointed warning about both the insurance policy and Bellows' rude behavior. The investigation has barely begun, but Dollar has already made it clear he won't be pushed around.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911876Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 23, 1953 Johnny Dollar #168, "The Jonathan Bellows Matter," Johnny Dollar is called in by Roger Stern of Intercontinental Indemnity after someone takes a shot at Jonathan Bellows, a 63-year-old industrialist insured for half a...Johnny Dollar #168, "The Jonathan Bellows Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is called in by Roger Stern of Intercontinental Indemnity after someone takes a shot at Jonathan Bellows, a 63-year-old industrialist insured for half a million dollars. The stubborn, reclusive Bellows refuses police protection and dismisses the would-be assassin as merely a crank, but his wife Edith is deeply concerned. Dollar travels to New York to meet with the attractive redhead Mrs. Bellows at her Park Avenue apartment, then accompanies her to the family estate. There he encounters Ralph, Jonathan's son from his first marriage, who seems almost gleeful at the prospect of his difficult father's upcoming explosion when he learns about Dollar's involvement.
The confrontation arrives when Dollar enters the library where Bellows is playing chess with Professor Wilt. As predicted, the cantankerous industrialist erupts in fury, demanding Dollar leave immediately and threatening to have him fired. But Johnny refuses to be intimidated by the powerful businessman, standing his ground and delivering a pointed warning about both the insurance policy and Bellows' rude behavior. The investigation has barely begun, but Dollar has already made it clear he won't be pushed around.]]>1771false1168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emil-carter-matter--70911875Johnny Dollar #167, "The Emil Carter Matter," Johnny travels to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of policyholder Emil Carter, who was shot in his apartment. The prime suspect, Janice Late, was seen fleeing the scene by multiple witnesses, but she secretly contacts Johnny, insisting on her innocence. Against his better judgment, Johnny agrees to meet with her privately, promising not to go directly to the police.
At a waterfront meeting arranged by a mysterious man named Frank, Janice tells Johnny her story. She claims she and Carter were planning to flee to South America to get married, but on the night of the murder, Carter suddenly called off their engagement. When she rushed to his apartment to confront him, she heard voices and then gunshots from inside. Panicking, she ran without entering the apartment. Johnny remains skeptical of her account, noting that she's behaved exactly like a guilty person would. With little evidence to support her innocence and questions mounting about Carter's hidden life and missing brother, Johnny faces a complex investigation where nothing is quite what it seems.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911875Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 16, 1953 Johnny Dollar #167, "The Emil Carter Matter," Johnny travels to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of policyholder Emil Carter, who was shot in his apartment. The prime suspect, Janice Late, was seen fleeing the...Johnny Dollar #167, "The Emil Carter Matter," Johnny travels to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of policyholder Emil Carter, who was shot in his apartment. The prime suspect, Janice Late, was seen fleeing the scene by multiple witnesses, but she secretly contacts Johnny, insisting on her innocence. Against his better judgment, Johnny agrees to meet with her privately, promising not to go directly to the police.
At a waterfront meeting arranged by a mysterious man named Frank, Janice tells Johnny her story. She claims she and Carter were planning to flee to South America to get married, but on the night of the murder, Carter suddenly called off their engagement. When she rushed to his apartment to confront him, she heard voices and then gunshots from inside. Panicking, she ran without entering the apartment. Johnny remains skeptical of her account, noting that she's behaved exactly like a guilty person would. With little evidence to support her innocence and questions mounting about Carter's hidden life and missing brother, Johnny faces a complex investigation where nothing is quite what it seems.]]>1767false1167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-oklahoma-red-matter--70911866Johnny Dollar #166, "The Oklahoma Red Matter," Johnny travels to Lexington, Kentucky to investigate a suspicious $65,000 insurance claim on a champion racehorse named Oklahoma Red. The prized stallion was allegedly injured by farm machinery and destroyed on the orders of Dr. Pierce, the attending veterinarian. However, Johnny quickly discovers troubling inconsistencies in the case. The veterinarian rushes to cremate the horse's remains, the handler who filed the claim has been suddenly fired, and farm owner Calgor becomes hostile when questioned about the circumstances.
The situation grows more complicated when Johnny meets Calgor's daughter Lucy, who insists passionately that Oklahoma Red could have been saved and that destroying the horse was tantamount to murder. As Johnny digs deeper, requesting x-rays and medical reports, the defensive reactions from both Dr. Pierce and Calgor himself raise red flags. With the veterinarian's hasty actions, missing documentation, and the emotional testimony of someone who knew the horse best, Johnny suspects this straightforward injury claim may be covering up something far more sinister.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911866Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 9, 1953 Johnny Dollar #166, "The Oklahoma Red Matter," Johnny travels to Lexington, Kentucky to investigate a suspicious $65,000 insurance claim on a champion racehorse named Oklahoma Red. The prized stallion was allegedly...Johnny Dollar #166, "The Oklahoma Red Matter," Johnny travels to Lexington, Kentucky to investigate a suspicious $65,000 insurance claim on a champion racehorse named Oklahoma Red. The prized stallion was allegedly injured by farm machinery and destroyed on the orders of Dr. Pierce, the attending veterinarian. However, Johnny quickly discovers troubling inconsistencies in the case. The veterinarian rushes to cremate the horse's remains, the handler who filed the claim has been suddenly fired, and farm owner Calgor becomes hostile when questioned about the circumstances.
The situation grows more complicated when Johnny meets Calgor's daughter Lucy, who insists passionately that Oklahoma Red could have been saved and that destroying the horse was tantamount to murder. As Johnny digs deeper, requesting x-rays and medical reports, the defensive reactions from both Dr. Pierce and Calgor himself raise red flags. With the veterinarian's hasty actions, missing documentation, and the emotional testimony of someone who knew the horse best, Johnny suspects this straightforward injury claim may be covering up something far more sinister.]]>1599false1166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-costain-matter--70911863Johnny Dollar #165, "The Costain Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads to Toledo to examine what initially appears to be a simple shoplifting epidemic. Federal Insurance has paid out over twelve thousand dollars on thirty-seven stolen merchandise claims, and they want answers. When Johnny meets with Lieutenant Sturgis at the Toledo police station, he discovers this is no ordinary case. The thefts always involve expensive items from the best stores, and every stolen article is meant for a woman who wears size ten.
The investigation takes a fascinating turn when Sergeant Bidler from the women's division reveals a striking pattern. All the stolen clothing comes in specific colors: green, brown, beige, cocoa, and yellow. Combined with stolen green eyeshadow and orange-tinted cosmetics, the evidence points to a very particular suspect: a red-headed woman with green eyes and short hair. The police have positioned undercover policewomen in various stores and alerted beauty salons across town, hoping to catch their stylish thief before she strikes again.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911863Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 2, 1953 Johnny Dollar #165, "The Costain Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads to Toledo to examine what initially appears to be a simple shoplifting epidemic. Federal Insurance has paid out over twelve thousand...Johnny Dollar #165, "The Costain Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads to Toledo to examine what initially appears to be a simple shoplifting epidemic. Federal Insurance has paid out over twelve thousand dollars on thirty-seven stolen merchandise claims, and they want answers. When Johnny meets with Lieutenant Sturgis at the Toledo police station, he discovers this is no ordinary case. The thefts always involve expensive items from the best stores, and every stolen article is meant for a woman who wears size ten.
The investigation takes a fascinating turn when Sergeant Bidler from the women's division reveals a striking pattern. All the stolen clothing comes in specific colors: green, brown, beige, cocoa, and yellow. Combined with stolen green eyeshadow and orange-tinted cosmetics, the evidence points to a very particular suspect: a red-headed woman with green eyes and short hair. The police have positioned undercover policewomen in various stores and alerted beauty salons across town, hoping to catch their stylish thief before she strikes again.]]>1653false1165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brisbane-fraud-matter--70911856Johnny Dollar #164, "The Brisbane Fraud Matter,"
Johnny Dollar arrives in Detroit to investigate Hugh Brisbane, a broker who has mysteriously vanished, leaving behind a twenty-five thousand dollar bond that Johnny's company will have to cover if Brisbane has truly run away. Working alongside Sergeant Pantella of the Detroit Police, Johnny learns that Brisbane's disappearance is particularly puzzling. The man's office records are being impounded by the district attorney, and Brisbane hasn't been seen since Tuesday morning when he left home, ostensibly for work, but never arrived at his office.
At the Brisbane home, Johnny and Pantella interview the missing man's wife, a well-kept woman who seems genuinely baffled by her husband's absence. She explains that she didn't report him missing for two days because she was out late on consecutive evenings and assumed he was sleeping. Mrs. Brisbane insists her husband had no enemies and describes an unusual marriage where business was never discussed at home. Brisbane would sometimes disappear from his office for days at a time to read and write in a private third-floor room, making his current absence seem less immediately alarming to those around him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911856Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: May 26, 1953 Johnny Dollar #164, "The Brisbane Fraud Matter," Johnny Dollar arrives in Detroit to investigate Hugh Brisbane, a broker who has mysteriously vanished, leaving behind a twenty-five thousand dollar bond that Johnny's...Johnny Dollar #164, "The Brisbane Fraud Matter,"
Johnny Dollar arrives in Detroit to investigate Hugh Brisbane, a broker who has mysteriously vanished, leaving behind a twenty-five thousand dollar bond that Johnny's company will have to cover if Brisbane has truly run away. Working alongside Sergeant Pantella of the Detroit Police, Johnny learns that Brisbane's disappearance is particularly puzzling. The man's office records are being impounded by the district attorney, and Brisbane hasn't been seen since Tuesday morning when he left home, ostensibly for work, but never arrived at his office.
At the Brisbane home, Johnny and Pantella interview the missing man's wife, a well-kept woman who seems genuinely baffled by her husband's absence. She explains that she didn't report him missing for two days because she was out late on consecutive evenings and assumed he was sleeping. Mrs. Brisbane insists her husband had no enemies and describes an unusual marriage where business was never discussed at home. Brisbane would sometimes disappear from his office for days at a time to read and write in a private third-floor room, making his current absence seem less immediately alarming to those around him.]]>1620false1164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emily-braddock-matter--70911849Johnny Dollar #163, "The Emily Braddock Matter," Johnny Dollar is called in by Frank Preston of Baltimore Liability to track down a cunning female con artist who has been passing bad checks up and down the California coast. The woman, posing under various names including Mrs. Robert Payne and Ellen Bradley, has been targeting luxury resort hotels from Monterey to Santa Barbara, racking up thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges. She operates with remarkable sophistication, charming hotel managers by acting as if she knows them, flashing expensive luggage, and mentioning substantial alimony payments to establish credibility.
Dollar interviews victimized hotel operator Glenn Sheridan at the Harbor Inn in Santa Barbara, who describes how the beautiful, elegant woman spent lavishly on champagne, special dishes, and entertainment while making friends with other guests. The grifter's modus operandi is consistent across all locations: she checks in with style, lives extravagantly for four days, then disappears leaving a worthless check behind. When Johnny races to Malibu Beach following her latest strike at the Seaside Inn, he and Sergeant Pells discover she has befriended local resident and occasional actor Garland, who is shocked to learn the truth about his charming new acquaintance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911849Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: May 19, 1953 Johnny Dollar #163, "The Emily Braddock Matter," Johnny Dollar is called in by Frank Preston of Baltimore Liability to track down a cunning female con artist who has been passing bad checks up and down the California...Johnny Dollar #163, "The Emily Braddock Matter," Johnny Dollar is called in by Frank Preston of Baltimore Liability to track down a cunning female con artist who has been passing bad checks up and down the California coast. The woman, posing under various names including Mrs. Robert Payne and Ellen Bradley, has been targeting luxury resort hotels from Monterey to Santa Barbara, racking up thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges. She operates with remarkable sophistication, charming hotel managers by acting as if she knows them, flashing expensive luggage, and mentioning substantial alimony payments to establish credibility.
Dollar interviews victimized hotel operator Glenn Sheridan at the Harbor Inn in Santa Barbara, who describes how the beautiful, elegant woman spent lavishly on champagne, special dishes, and entertainment while making friends with other guests. The grifter's modus operandi is consistent across all locations: she checks in with style, lives extravagantly for four days, then disappears leaving a worthless check behind. When Johnny races to Malibu Beach following her latest strike at the Seaside Inn, he and Sergeant Pells discover she has befriended local resident and occasional actor Garland, who is shocked to learn the truth about his charming new acquaintance.]]>1776false1163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rochester-theft-matter--70911847Johnny Dollar #162, "The Rochester Theft Matter,"
Johnny Dollar receives an unexpected call from Sergeant Papish of the New York Police Department with news about a cold case: a five-thousand-dollar mink coat stolen six months ago from the Jacobys in Rochester has finally been recovered. The catch is that the coat is being worn by a young woman named Eileen Madden, who was found shot twice and unconscious in a Manhattan apartment building entrance, dumped there by an unknown man driving a black Cadillac. With the victim clinging to life and unable to answer questions, Dollar rushes to New York to investigate alongside Papish, hoping to recover the rest of the stolen jewelry and solve the mystery of how Eileen came to possess the coat.
The investigation leads them to Eileen's apartment and her neighbor, Mrs. Stromberg, who provides a crucial lead: Eileen had been seeing a man named Bill who drove a black Cadillac matching the witness description. As Dollar and Papish piece together the connection between the Rochester theft, the mysterious boyfriend, and the brutal shooting, they race against time to identify the suspect before Eileen's condition worsens and their only potential witness is lost forever.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911847Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: May 12, 1953 Johnny Dollar #162, "The Rochester Theft Matter," Johnny Dollar receives an unexpected call from Sergeant Papish of the New York Police Department with news about a cold case: a five-thousand-dollar mink coat stolen...Johnny Dollar #162, "The Rochester Theft Matter,"
Johnny Dollar receives an unexpected call from Sergeant Papish of the New York Police Department with news about a cold case: a five-thousand-dollar mink coat stolen six months ago from the Jacobys in Rochester has finally been recovered. The catch is that the coat is being worn by a young woman named Eileen Madden, who was found shot twice and unconscious in a Manhattan apartment building entrance, dumped there by an unknown man driving a black Cadillac. With the victim clinging to life and unable to answer questions, Dollar rushes to New York to investigate alongside Papish, hoping to recover the rest of the stolen jewelry and solve the mystery of how Eileen came to possess the coat.
The investigation leads them to Eileen's apartment and her neighbor, Mrs. Stromberg, who provides a crucial lead: Eileen had been seeing a man named Bill who drove a black Cadillac matching the witness description. As Dollar and Papish piece together the connection between the Rochester theft, the mysterious boyfriend, and the brutal shooting, they race against time to identify the suspect before Eileen's condition worsens and their only potential witness is lost forever.]]>1795false1162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blackmail-matter--70908962Johnny Dollar #161, "The Blackmail Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is called to investigate a suspicious death at Dale Martin's gym, where the body of Frederick Royal, a regular client for over a year, has been discovered with his neck broken. Martin is convinced it's murder rather than an accident, and the police agree—the position of the body suggests someone with considerable strength twisted Royal's neck with lethal force. Lieutenant Nathan of the homicide detail arrives to question everyone present: three clients working out that morning, including songwriter Robert Wells, car salesman Michael Darling, and jeweler Patrick Mullens, plus Martin's three muscular assistants who work at the gym.
The investigation becomes complicated as everyone had opportunity to slip into the locker room where Royal was found. Bernie Carroll, the assistant who worked with Royal that day, had sent him for a shower after his workout. Jack Olson, the newest employee, admits to visiting the locker room multiple times for coffee and chalk. As Johnny Dollar digs deeper into Royal's background, Martin reveals that the victim was a ladies' man who constantly talked about his romantic conquests, hinting at a possible motive that may connect to the episode's blackmail theme.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70908962Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: May 5, 1953 Johnny Dollar #161, "The Blackmail Matter," Johnny Dollar is called to investigate a suspicious death at Dale Martin's gym, where the body of Frederick Royal, a regular client for over a year, has been discovered with...Johnny Dollar #161, "The Blackmail Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is called to investigate a suspicious death at Dale Martin's gym, where the body of Frederick Royal, a regular client for over a year, has been discovered with his neck broken. Martin is convinced it's murder rather than an accident, and the police agree—the position of the body suggests someone with considerable strength twisted Royal's neck with lethal force. Lieutenant Nathan of the homicide detail arrives to question everyone present: three clients working out that morning, including songwriter Robert Wells, car salesman Michael Darling, and jeweler Patrick Mullens, plus Martin's three muscular assistants who work at the gym.
The investigation becomes complicated as everyone had opportunity to slip into the locker room where Royal was found. Bernie Carroll, the assistant who worked with Royal that day, had sent him for a shower after his workout. Jack Olson, the newest employee, admits to visiting the locker room multiple times for coffee and chalk. As Johnny Dollar digs deeper into Royal's background, Martin reveals that the victim was a ladies' man who constantly talked about his romantic conquests, hinting at a possible motive that may connect to the episode's blackmail theme.]]>1794false1161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-san-antonio-matter--70908922Johnny Dollar #160, "The San Antonio Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar flies to St. Petersburg, Florida, when notorious bootlegger Mark San Antonio is found shot to death in his home. The case becomes complicated when Dollar learns that Great Eastern Fidelity had established a trust fund for San Antonio's daughter two years earlier. Working alongside Lieutenant Benjamin, Dollar pieces together the strange circumstances surrounding the murder. San Antonio had called police at six in the morning to report two mysterious men watching his house, but when the patrol car arrived, the men had vanished. Hours later, the cook discovered San Antonio dead in his bedroom, shot twice at close range with a Luger.
Dollar's investigation takes an intriguing turn when he meets Edith Randall, San Antonio's daughter, who has just arrived from Philadelphia. The young woman reveals she never knew Mark San Antonio was her father until the insurance company contacted her about his death. She had been living with an aunt under the name Randall, completely unaware of her connection to the infamous racketeer who had spent his final years peacefully painting and listening to classical music.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70908922Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 28, 1953 Johnny Dollar #160, "The San Antonio Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar flies to St. Petersburg, Florida, when notorious bootlegger Mark San Antonio is found shot to death in his home. The case becomes...Johnny Dollar #160, "The San Antonio Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar flies to St. Petersburg, Florida, when notorious bootlegger Mark San Antonio is found shot to death in his home. The case becomes complicated when Dollar learns that Great Eastern Fidelity had established a trust fund for San Antonio's daughter two years earlier. Working alongside Lieutenant Benjamin, Dollar pieces together the strange circumstances surrounding the murder. San Antonio had called police at six in the morning to report two mysterious men watching his house, but when the patrol car arrived, the men had vanished. Hours later, the cook discovered San Antonio dead in his bedroom, shot twice at close range with a Luger.
Dollar's investigation takes an intriguing turn when he meets Edith Randall, San Antonio's daughter, who has just arrived from Philadelphia. The young woman reveals she never knew Mark San Antonio was her father until the insurance company contacted her about his death. She had been living with an aunt under the name Randall, completely unaware of her connection to the infamous racketeer who had spent his final years peacefully painting and listening to classical music.]]>1775false1160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dameron-matter--70843119Johnny Dollar #159, "The Dameron Matter," Johnny Dollar arrives in San Francisco just ten hours after a violent heist at the National Savings and Loan Company. Lieutenant Benson and Sergeant Friedman have already picked up Bernie Manners, a two-time loser with a lengthy criminal record, after the dying watchman, Henry Fuller, identified him from police mugshots as one of four armed robbers. The holdup netted sixty-five thousand dollars, and Fuller's deathbed statement provides the damning evidence needed to hold Manners.
Despite hours of relentless interrogation, Bernie Manners refuses to crack. He denies any involvement in the robbery and won't name his accomplices, insisting he was home sleeping when the crime occurred. Dollar observes as Benson and Friedman hammer away at the suspect, methodically wearing him down. The tension builds as the investigators press for answers about the other three men involved in the deadly heist, while Bernie maintains his stonewalling silence until a critical phone call from the crime lab changes everything.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70843119Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 21, 1953 Johnny Dollar #159, "The Dameron Matter," Johnny Dollar arrives in San Francisco just ten hours after a violent heist at the National Savings and Loan Company. Lieutenant Benson and Sergeant Friedman have already...Johnny Dollar #159, "The Dameron Matter," Johnny Dollar arrives in San Francisco just ten hours after a violent heist at the National Savings and Loan Company. Lieutenant Benson and Sergeant Friedman have already picked up Bernie Manners, a two-time loser with a lengthy criminal record, after the dying watchman, Henry Fuller, identified him from police mugshots as one of four armed robbers. The holdup netted sixty-five thousand dollars, and Fuller's deathbed statement provides the damning evidence needed to hold Manners.
Despite hours of relentless interrogation, Bernie Manners refuses to crack. He denies any involvement in the robbery and won't name his accomplices, insisting he was home sleeping when the crime occurred. Dollar observes as Benson and Friedman hammer away at the suspect, methodically wearing him down. The tension builds as the investigators press for answers about the other three men involved in the deadly heist, while Bernie maintains his stonewalling silence until a critical phone call from the crime lab changes everything.]]>1769false1159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-madison-matter--70843115Johnny Dollar #158, "The Madison Matter," Johnny is called to the Hartford office of Paul Dupree at International Insurance to meet a woman with an extraordinary claim. Thelma Walker, a tall, dark-haired woman in her thirties, explains that she is legally dead and her husband, Dr. Frank Madison, has collected ten thousand dollars on her life insurance policy. She reveals how a young woman named Wanda Thompson died suddenly in her husband's Los Angeles medical office, and Dr. Madison seized the opportunity to use the stranger's body to fake his wife's death. With help from his colleague Dr. Willis Reed, who signed a death certificate in Thelma's name, the scheme succeeded. Thelma fled to New York under her maiden name, expecting her husband to eventually join her with the insurance money, but he never came and eventually stopped writing altogether.
Now Johnny must verify her incredible story before International can take action. With no fingerprints on file and limited proof of her identity, he faces the challenge of unraveling a two-year-old conspiracy while determining why Thelma has suddenly decided to come forward. The investigation promises complications as Johnny questions her true motives and the convenient coincidences in her account.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70843115Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 14, 1953 Johnny Dollar #158, "The Madison Matter," Johnny is called to the Hartford office of Paul Dupree at International Insurance to meet a woman with an extraordinary claim. Thelma Walker, a tall, dark-haired woman in her...Johnny Dollar #158, "The Madison Matter," Johnny is called to the Hartford office of Paul Dupree at International Insurance to meet a woman with an extraordinary claim. Thelma Walker, a tall, dark-haired woman in her thirties, explains that she is legally dead and her husband, Dr. Frank Madison, has collected ten thousand dollars on her life insurance policy. She reveals how a young woman named Wanda Thompson died suddenly in her husband's Los Angeles medical office, and Dr. Madison seized the opportunity to use the stranger's body to fake his wife's death. With help from his colleague Dr. Willis Reed, who signed a death certificate in Thelma's name, the scheme succeeded. Thelma fled to New York under her maiden name, expecting her husband to eventually join her with the insurance money, but he never came and eventually stopped writing altogether.
Now Johnny must verify her incredible story before International can take action. With no fingerprints on file and limited proof of her identity, he faces the challenge of unraveling a two-year-old conspiracy while determining why Thelma has suddenly decided to come forward. The investigation promises complications as Johnny questions her true motives and the convenient coincidences in her account.]]>1777false1158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enoch-arden-matter--70843100Johnny Dollar #157, "The Enoch Arden Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is called in by Henry Grant when a New York court declares Frank Loring legally dead after seven years, triggering a quarter-million-dollar life insurance payout to his widow, Mrs. Loring. Just as the company prepares to pay the claim, a nurse named Ruth Beloyne contacts them from Boston with an intriguing lead. She believes she recently vaccinated a man calling himself Michael Walsh at the Haywood Clinic, someone who looked strangely familiar despite his altered appearance. When she sees Mrs. Loring's picture in the newspaper, Ruth realizes the patient might have been Frank Loring himself. Her suspicions are strengthened by the fact that Loring was a skilled character actor expert in makeup and dialects, and that Michael Walsh obtained an international vaccination certificate before sailing to Chile.
Johnny traces the lead and discovers that Michael Walsh indeed sailed on the SS Castillo bound for Santiago. He rushes to New York to question Mrs. Loring, crashing a celebration party at her Greenwich Village apartment. There, a bitter poet named Freddy inadvertently reveals that Mrs. Loring is also planning a trip to Chile, raising Johnny's suspicions about a possible conspiracy between the supposedly dead husband and his widow.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70843100Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 7, 1953 Johnny Dollar #157, "The Enoch Arden Matter," Johnny Dollar is called in by Henry Grant when a New York court declares Frank Loring legally dead after seven years, triggering a quarter-million-dollar life insurance...Johnny Dollar #157, "The Enoch Arden Matter,"
Johnny Dollar is called in by Henry Grant when a New York court declares Frank Loring legally dead after seven years, triggering a quarter-million-dollar life insurance payout to his widow, Mrs. Loring. Just as the company prepares to pay the claim, a nurse named Ruth Beloyne contacts them from Boston with an intriguing lead. She believes she recently vaccinated a man calling himself Michael Walsh at the Haywood Clinic, someone who looked strangely familiar despite his altered appearance. When she sees Mrs. Loring's picture in the newspaper, Ruth realizes the patient might have been Frank Loring himself. Her suspicions are strengthened by the fact that Loring was a skilled character actor expert in makeup and dialects, and that Michael Walsh obtained an international vaccination certificate before sailing to Chile.
Johnny traces the lead and discovers that Michael Walsh indeed sailed on the SS Castillo bound for Santiago. He rushes to New York to question Mrs. Loring, crashing a celebration party at her Greenwich Village apartment. There, a bitter poet named Freddy inadvertently reveals that Mrs. Loring is also planning a trip to Chile, raising Johnny's suspicions about a possible conspiracy between the supposedly dead husband and his widow.]]>1804false1157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lester-james-matter-no-ending--70843045Johnny Dollar #156, "The Lester James Matter (no ending),"
Johnny Dollar is called to New York to investigate a seemingly straightforward embezzlement case. Bookkeeper Lester James has confessed to stealing $4,185 from his employer, Wallace Cottons and Company, and is sitting in jail awaiting trial. The Corinthian Liability insurance company needs Johnny to recover the money, but when he interviews James, the prisoner stubbornly refuses to reveal what he did with the stolen funds. Despite Johnny's warnings that cooperation could help his case, James remains tight-lipped, insisting he spent every dime and has nothing more to say.
Johnny begins digging into James's background, interviewing his landlady Mrs. Denovich and neighbors in his modest 59th Street apartment building. What emerges is a puzzling portrait: a quiet, hardworking war veteran living in a dismal room with threadbare furniture and no signs of wealth or extravagance. The man everyone describes doesn't match the profile of an embezzler with over four thousand dollars to spend, leaving Johnny to wonder what really happened to the missing money.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70843045Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 31, 1953 Johnny Dollar #156, "The Lester James Matter (no ending)," Johnny Dollar is called to New York to investigate a seemingly straightforward embezzlement case. Bookkeeper Lester James has confessed to stealing $4,185...Johnny Dollar #156, "The Lester James Matter (no ending),"
Johnny Dollar is called to New York to investigate a seemingly straightforward embezzlement case. Bookkeeper Lester James has confessed to stealing $4,185 from his employer, Wallace Cottons and Company, and is sitting in jail awaiting trial. The Corinthian Liability insurance company needs Johnny to recover the money, but when he interviews James, the prisoner stubbornly refuses to reveal what he did with the stolen funds. Despite Johnny's warnings that cooperation could help his case, James remains tight-lipped, insisting he spent every dime and has nothing more to say.
Johnny begins digging into James's background, interviewing his landlady Mrs. Denovich and neighbors in his modest 59th Street apartment building. What emerges is a puzzling portrait: a quiet, hardworking war veteran living in a dismal room with threadbare furniture and no signs of wealth or extravagance. The man everyone describes doesn't match the profile of an embezzler with over four thousand dollars to spend, leaving Johnny to wonder what really happened to the missing money.]]>1501false1156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-syndicate-matter--70842998Johnny Dollar #155, "The Syndicate Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to the booming Tupelo oil fields after four employees covered under a group policy are murdered in identical fashion - beaten to death. Meeting with Wilbur Runyon of the southwestern division, Johnny learns that all four victims were newcomers to the field who had been unemployed for months before arriving, and at least some had suffered mysterious "accidents" shortly before their deaths. When the widow of the latest victim, Manuel Gonzalez, reveals her husband had been terrified after being badly beaten in an unreported incident, Johnny becomes suspicious of a protection racket or murder-for-hire scheme.
Going undercover as a laborer in the oil field, Johnny quickly attracts the attention of straw boss Bull Farrell, who offers to help the "broke" new employee with money troubles. When Johnny deliberately gets refused an advance from the payroll office, Farrell directs him to Frankie Roebling in the tool department, a man who supposedly likes to help workers with loans for a little interest. Johnny's investigation leads him straight into what appears to be a dangerous loan sharking operation that may be connected to the string of murders.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70842998Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 24, 1953 Johnny Dollar #155, "The Syndicate Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to the booming Tupelo oil fields after four employees covered under a group policy are murdered in identical fashion - beaten to...Johnny Dollar #155, "The Syndicate Matter," insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to the booming Tupelo oil fields after four employees covered under a group policy are murdered in identical fashion - beaten to death. Meeting with Wilbur Runyon of the southwestern division, Johnny learns that all four victims were newcomers to the field who had been unemployed for months before arriving, and at least some had suffered mysterious "accidents" shortly before their deaths. When the widow of the latest victim, Manuel Gonzalez, reveals her husband had been terrified after being badly beaten in an unreported incident, Johnny becomes suspicious of a protection racket or murder-for-hire scheme.
Going undercover as a laborer in the oil field, Johnny quickly attracts the attention of straw boss Bull Farrell, who offers to help the "broke" new employee with money troubles. When Johnny deliberately gets refused an advance from the payroll office, Farrell directs him to Frankie Roebling in the tool department, a man who supposedly likes to help workers with loans for a little interest. Johnny's investigation leads him straight into what appears to be a dangerous loan sharking operation that may be connected to the string of murders.]]>1503false1155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-king-s-necklace-matter--70842956Johnny Dollar #154, "The King's Necklace Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar flying to a private island off the coast of Cuba to look into a suspicious attempted theft. King Rawlings, a retired financial tycoon, has reported that someone tried to break into his safe, presumably after his insured quarter-million-dollar necklace. Waiting on Los Panos island are an intriguing cast of characters, including the beautiful Nita Valdez, who openly admits she hates Rawlings, and his nervous secretary Timothy Harley. Everyone on the island has been accused by the paranoid king, and they all seem to share a common bond: they hate their host but stay for his money.
When Johnny finally examines the necklace in Rawlings' safe, he makes a startling discovery that transforms the case from a simple attempted burglary into something far more serious. The gleaming stones in the elaborate necklace are paste, worthless imitations of the genuine article. With Rawlings claiming no knowledge of how the switch occurred and insisting he's the only one with the safe combination, Johnny faces a complex puzzle involving greed, deception, and a potentially fraudulent insurance claim.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70842956Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 17, 1953 Johnny Dollar #154, "The King's Necklace Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar flying to a private island off the coast of Cuba to look into a suspicious attempted theft. King Rawlings, a retired...Johnny Dollar #154, "The King's Necklace Matter," finds insurance investigator Johnny Dollar flying to a private island off the coast of Cuba to look into a suspicious attempted theft. King Rawlings, a retired financial tycoon, has reported that someone tried to break into his safe, presumably after his insured quarter-million-dollar necklace. Waiting on Los Panos island are an intriguing cast of characters, including the beautiful Nita Valdez, who openly admits she hates Rawlings, and his nervous secretary Timothy Harley. Everyone on the island has been accused by the paranoid king, and they all seem to share a common bond: they hate their host but stay for his money.
When Johnny finally examines the necklace in Rawlings' safe, he makes a startling discovery that transforms the case from a simple attempted burglary into something far more serious. The gleaming stones in the elaborate necklace are paste, worthless imitations of the genuine article. With Rawlings claiming no knowledge of how the switch occurred and insisting he's the only one with the safe combination, Johnny faces a complex puzzle involving greed, deception, and a potentially fraudulent insurance claim.]]>1675false1154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jeanne-maxwell-matter--70842908Johnny Dollar #152, "The Jeanne Maxwell Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to Boston to investigate the death of twenty-one-year-old Jeanne Maxwell, found dead in shallow water beneath a bridge. While the case appears to be suicide, Lieutenant DeRosa shares his suspicions with Johnny that something doesn't add up. The bridge is too low for a typical suicide jump, and Jeanne's body contradicts the usual pattern—she was still wearing her coat, belt, and shoes. The location itself raises questions: why would she travel four miles out of town when Boston offers more accessible bridges?
As Johnny digs deeper, he interviews Jeanne's roommate Mary O'Neill, who reveals that Jeanne lived life at a frantic pace after her invalid mother entered a rest home. Mary mentions Jeanne's boyfriend Harold Corey, a truck driver currently on a run to Philadelphia, but also hints at Jeanne's involvement with multiple other men. Searching Jeanne's belongings, Johnny discovers expensive perfumes, lingerie, and a distinctive heart-shaped key—luxuries far beyond what a truck driver's girlfriend should possess. The investigation takes a darker turn as Johnny prepares to question Jeanne's employer, Edward Hollis, convinced that this young woman's death was no suicide.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70842908Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:50:01 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 6, 1953 Johnny Dollar #152, "The Jeanne Maxwell Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to Boston to investigate the death of twenty-one-year-old Jeanne Maxwell, found dead in shallow water beneath a bridge. While the case appears to be...Johnny Dollar #152, "The Jeanne Maxwell Matter," Johnny Dollar heads to Boston to investigate the death of twenty-one-year-old Jeanne Maxwell, found dead in shallow water beneath a bridge. While the case appears to be suicide, Lieutenant DeRosa shares his suspicions with Johnny that something doesn't add up. The bridge is too low for a typical suicide jump, and Jeanne's body contradicts the usual pattern—she was still wearing her coat, belt, and shoes. The location itself raises questions: why would she travel four miles out of town when Boston offers more accessible bridges?
As Johnny digs deeper, he interviews Jeanne's roommate Mary O'Neill, who reveals that Jeanne lived life at a frantic pace after her invalid mother entered a rest home. Mary mentions Jeanne's boyfriend Harold Corey, a truck driver currently on a run to Philadelphia, but also hints at Jeanne's involvement with multiple other men. Searching Jeanne's belongings, Johnny discovers expensive perfumes, lingerie, and a distinctive heart-shaped key—luxuries far beyond what a truck driver's girlfriend should possess. The investigation takes a darker turn as Johnny prepares to question Jeanne's employer, Edward Hollis, convinced that this young woman's death was no suicide.]]>1803false1152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-underwood-matter-a-fall-from-the-fourth-floor--70617124

In The Underwood Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to Rexford, Wyoming after wealthy businessman Raymond Underwood falls to his death from a fourth-story hotel window. With a $25,000 life insurance policy—and a double indemnity clause if the death was accidental—the insurance company needs to know whether Underwood fell, jumped, or was pushed. At the coroner’s inquest, testimony from hotel staff and Underwood’s elegant young widow points toward an accidental fall. But Dollar begins to suspect something is wrong when he learns that Underwood had considered changing the beneficiary on his policy just days before his death.


Digging deeper, Dollar discovers inconsistencies in the widow’s story—particularly her claim that Underwood had been drinking that morning, despite no evidence of alcohol in his room. As pressure mounts and the investigation expands, the trail leads to a nearby ranch and a man who had grown close to Mrs. Underwood. In a dramatic confession, the truth emerges: a confrontation fueled by jealousy and love ended with a fatal shove and a fall from the hotel window. What first appeared to be an accident reveals itself as a tragic crime of passion in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70617124Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:19:30 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: February 27, 1953 In The Underwood Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to Rexford, Wyoming after wealthy businessman Raymond Underwood falls to his death from a fourth-story hotel window. With a $25,000 life...

In The Underwood Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to Rexford, Wyoming after wealthy businessman Raymond Underwood falls to his death from a fourth-story hotel window. With a $25,000 life insurance policy—and a double indemnity clause if the death was accidental—the insurance company needs to know whether Underwood fell, jumped, or was pushed. At the coroner’s inquest, testimony from hotel staff and Underwood’s elegant young widow points toward an accidental fall. But Dollar begins to suspect something is wrong when he learns that Underwood had considered changing the beneficiary on his policy just days before his death.


Digging deeper, Dollar discovers inconsistencies in the widow’s story—particularly her claim that Underwood had been drinking that morning, despite no evidence of alcohol in his room. As pressure mounts and the investigation expands, the trail leads to a nearby ranch and a man who had grown close to Mrs. Underwood. In a dramatic confession, the truth emerges: a confrontation fueled by jealousy and love ended with a fatal shove and a fall from the hotel window. What first appeared to be an accident reveals itself as a tragic crime of passion in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>1651false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cumberland-theft-matter-a-disappearance-a-ransom-and-a-convenient-case-of-amnesia--70543240
In The Cumberland Theft Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to New York to look into the mysterious disappearance of wealthy grocery chain owner Leland Case. With a substantial insurance policy at stake, the company wants answers—but the circumstances surrounding Case’s vanishing quickly grow complicated. Case’s much younger wife reports him missing, while his lawyer insists the overworked businessman has simply taken a much-needed rest away from the pressures of business and marriage. When a mysterious caller demands $10,000 in ransom for Case’s safe return, the situation escalates into a tense race against time. Dollar and the police set a trap during a daylight ransom exchange in Manhattan, capturing a petty criminal who claims he only staged the extortion after reading about the disappearance in the newspapers. His story seems absurd—but without proof of a real kidnapping, the investigation stalls. The mystery deepens when Case is finally discovered wandering near White Plains, badly beaten and suffering from apparent amnesia. Unable—or unwilling—to remember his life, his business empire, or even his beautiful young wife, Case leaves everyone questioning what really happened during his disappearance. But Johnny Dollar notices something in Case’s behavior that suggests the truth may be far more deliberate than anyone realizes. Was it kidnapping, coincidence, or a carefully planned escape from a life he no longer wanted? Johnny Dollar may be the only one who suspects the answer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70543240Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:53:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: August 22, 1951 In The Cumberland Theft Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to New York to look into the mysterious disappearance of wealthy grocery chain owner Leland Case. With a substantial insurance policy at...
In The Cumberland Theft Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to New York to look into the mysterious disappearance of wealthy grocery chain owner Leland Case. With a substantial insurance policy at stake, the company wants answers—but the circumstances surrounding Case’s vanishing quickly grow complicated. Case’s much younger wife reports him missing, while his lawyer insists the overworked businessman has simply taken a much-needed rest away from the pressures of business and marriage. When a mysterious caller demands $10,000 in ransom for Case’s safe return, the situation escalates into a tense race against time. Dollar and the police set a trap during a daylight ransom exchange in Manhattan, capturing a petty criminal who claims he only staged the extortion after reading about the disappearance in the newspapers. His story seems absurd—but without proof of a real kidnapping, the investigation stalls. The mystery deepens when Case is finally discovered wandering near White Plains, badly beaten and suffering from apparent amnesia. Unable—or unwilling—to remember his life, his business empire, or even his beautiful young wife, Case leaves everyone questioning what really happened during his disappearance. But Johnny Dollar notices something in Case’s behavior that suggests the truth may be far more deliberate than anyone realizes. Was it kidnapping, coincidence, or a carefully planned escape from a life he no longer wanted? Johnny Dollar may be the only one who suspects the answer.]]>1752false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jane-doe-matter-a-mother-s-prayer-a-lover-s-betrayal--70363678In The Jane Doe Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Chicago to investigate the disappearance of a young bank messenger—and the $80,000 in cash he was carrying. When Henry Lillis vanishes en route to complete a routine transfer, suspicion quickly falls on the quiet, dutiful son who seemed above reproach.
Teaming up with weary private detective Pat Shade, Dollar uncovers a tangled web of hidden romance and desperation. Lillis had been involved with Lillian Shade—Pat’s troubled daughter—whose dreams of wealth and freedom pushed the young messenger toward a reckless decision. What begins as a presumed kidnapping spirals into betrayal, violence, and murder at a secluded house near Lake Bluff.
As confessions unravel and alibis collapse, Dollar pieces together the truth behind a staged fight, a fabricated accomplice, and a fatal blow delivered in anger. In the end, the stolen money is recovered—but at the cost of shattered lives and broken families. A haunting exploration of parental guilt, misguided love, and the tragic consequences of ambition, this episode delivers classic noir tension with a deeply human edge.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70363678Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:41:51 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: May 19, 1951 In The Jane Doe Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Chicago to investigate the disappearance of a young bank messenger—and the $80,000 in cash he was carrying. When Henry Lillis vanishes en...In The Jane Doe Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Chicago to investigate the disappearance of a young bank messenger—and the $80,000 in cash he was carrying. When Henry Lillis vanishes en route to complete a routine transfer, suspicion quickly falls on the quiet, dutiful son who seemed above reproach.
Teaming up with weary private detective Pat Shade, Dollar uncovers a tangled web of hidden romance and desperation. Lillis had been involved with Lillian Shade—Pat’s troubled daughter—whose dreams of wealth and freedom pushed the young messenger toward a reckless decision. What begins as a presumed kidnapping spirals into betrayal, violence, and murder at a secluded house near Lake Bluff.
As confessions unravel and alibis collapse, Dollar pieces together the truth behind a staged fight, a fabricated accomplice, and a fatal blow delivered in anger. In the end, the stolen money is recovered—but at the cost of shattered lives and broken families. A haunting exploration of parental guilt, misguided love, and the tragic consequences of ambition, this episode delivers classic noir tension with a deeply human edge.
]]>1785false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-latourette-matter-fire-on-the-golden-road--70219699
In The Chicago Fraud Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to Chicago when a $50,000 life insurance policy turns suspicious after the insured, Christopher Lane, dies of malnutrition—despite having passed a recent physical examination. As Dollar digs deeper, he discovers that Lane had been a long-time alcoholic in severe decline, raising the unsettling question: who really took the insurance exam? Clues point toward collusion between a respected insurance broker and Lane’s ambitious sister, Lydia Staley—the policy’s sole beneficiary. As legal threats mount and key evidence is destroyed, Dollar uncovers a calculated scheme built on deception, desperation, and romantic manipulation. But when betrayal breeds violence, the carefully laid fraud unravels in a shocking rooftop confrontation. What begins as a questionable claim spirals into a deadly tale of greed, heartbreak, and revenge in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70219699Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:30:38 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: February 6, 1953 In The Chicago Fraud Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to Chicago when a $50,000 life insurance policy turns suspicious after the insured, Christopher Lane, dies of malnutrition—despite...
In The Chicago Fraud Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to Chicago when a $50,000 life insurance policy turns suspicious after the insured, Christopher Lane, dies of malnutrition—despite having passed a recent physical examination. As Dollar digs deeper, he discovers that Lane had been a long-time alcoholic in severe decline, raising the unsettling question: who really took the insurance exam? Clues point toward collusion between a respected insurance broker and Lane’s ambitious sister, Lydia Staley—the policy’s sole beneficiary. As legal threats mount and key evidence is destroyed, Dollar uncovers a calculated scheme built on deception, desperation, and romantic manipulation. But when betrayal breeds violence, the carefully laid fraud unravels in a shocking rooftop confrontation. What begins as a questionable claim spirals into a deadly tale of greed, heartbreak, and revenge in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1715false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chicago-fraud-matter-love-lies-and-a-50-000-betrayal--70127689In The Chicago Fraud Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to Chicago when a $50,000 life insurance policy turns suspicious after the insured, Christopher Lane, dies of malnutrition—despite having passed a recent physical examination. As Dollar digs deeper, he discovers that Lane had been a long-time alcoholic in severe decline, raising the unsettling question: who really took the insurance exam?
Clues point toward collusion between a respected insurance broker and Lane’s ambitious sister, Lydia Staley—the policy’s sole beneficiary. As legal threats mount and key evidence is destroyed, Dollar uncovers a calculated scheme built on deception, desperation, and romantic manipulation. But when betrayal breeds violence, the carefully laid fraud unravels in a shocking rooftop confrontation.
What begins as a questionable claim spirals into a deadly tale of greed, heartbreak, and revenge in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70127689Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:33:42 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: February 6, 1953 In The Chicago Fraud Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to Chicago when a $50,000 life insurance policy turns suspicious after the insured, Christopher Lane, dies of malnutrition—despite having...In The Chicago Fraud Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to Chicago when a $50,000 life insurance policy turns suspicious after the insured, Christopher Lane, dies of malnutrition—despite having passed a recent physical examination. As Dollar digs deeper, he discovers that Lane had been a long-time alcoholic in severe decline, raising the unsettling question: who really took the insurance exam?
Clues point toward collusion between a respected insurance broker and Lane’s ambitious sister, Lydia Staley—the policy’s sole beneficiary. As legal threats mount and key evidence is destroyed, Dollar uncovers a calculated scheme built on deception, desperation, and romantic manipulation. But when betrayal breeds violence, the carefully laid fraud unravels in a shocking rooftop confrontation.
What begins as a questionable claim spirals into a deadly tale of greed, heartbreak, and revenge in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>1797false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kay-bellamy-matter-veils-vows-and-vengeance--70064307In The Kay Bellamy Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New York to investigate a puzzling application for a two-million-dollar insurance policy on rising radio star Kay Bellamy. Submitted by her ambitious agent, Lou Waltham, the policy raises red flags when inconsistencies begin to surface about the singer’s background and unusual professional demands.
Dollar’s search leads him from Broadway offices to a Boston burlesque theater, where the glamorous radio performer secretly dances under a veiled alias. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a tangled web involving a wealthy Boston heir, a jealous chorus girl, and a dangerous ex-convict with unfinished business. When Waltham is found murdered in his soundproof office, suspicion falls on those closest to Kay—including a violent enforcer and a desperate accomplice.
What begins as a routine insurance inquiry spirals into a tale of hidden marriages, prison transfers, blackmail, and betrayal. With a daring roadside confrontation and a tragic end for one of the conspirators, Johnny Dollar untangles the truth behind Kay Bellamy’s double life—revealing a woman trapped between ambition, loyalty, and survival.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70064307Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:29:37 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 30, 1953 In The Kay Bellamy Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New York to investigate a puzzling application for a two-million-dollar insurance policy on rising radio star Kay Bellamy. Submitted by...In The Kay Bellamy Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New York to investigate a puzzling application for a two-million-dollar insurance policy on rising radio star Kay Bellamy. Submitted by her ambitious agent, Lou Waltham, the policy raises red flags when inconsistencies begin to surface about the singer’s background and unusual professional demands.
Dollar’s search leads him from Broadway offices to a Boston burlesque theater, where the glamorous radio performer secretly dances under a veiled alias. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a tangled web involving a wealthy Boston heir, a jealous chorus girl, and a dangerous ex-convict with unfinished business. When Waltham is found murdered in his soundproof office, suspicion falls on those closest to Kay—including a violent enforcer and a desperate accomplice.
What begins as a routine insurance inquiry spirals into a tale of hidden marriages, prison transfers, blackmail, and betrayal. With a daring roadside confrontation and a tragic end for one of the conspirators, Johnny Dollar untangles the truth behind Kay Bellamy’s double life—revealing a woman trapped between ambition, loyalty, and survival.
]]>1801false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marigold-matter-a-snowfall-of-lies-and-a-trail-of-debt--69954152When small-town Marigold, Connecticut sees its first murder in years, freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is called into the quiet valley to help solve the shocking death of Joe Hickey, a former colleague turned loan officer. What appears to be a simple homicide quickly twists into a tale of hidden motives, mounting debts, and long-buried secrets. As Dollar probes into Hickey’s mysterious final letter and the people he left behind—a bitter widow, a nervous secretary, and a volatile local—he uncovers a web of fraudulent loans and old grudges. But the case turns deadly once more when bullets fly, leaving a fellow investigator wounded and Dollar chasing a murderer through the snow. In a stunning finale, a disgraced ex-cop and a woman with a criminal past are exposed, revealing that Hickey’s killer was closer than anyone suspected. Justice comes with a price in this chilling winter episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69954152Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:46:35 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 23, 1953 When small-town Marigold, Connecticut sees its first murder in years, freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is called into the quiet valley to help solve the shocking death of Joe Hickey, a former colleague...When small-town Marigold, Connecticut sees its first murder in years, freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is called into the quiet valley to help solve the shocking death of Joe Hickey, a former colleague turned loan officer. What appears to be a simple homicide quickly twists into a tale of hidden motives, mounting debts, and long-buried secrets. As Dollar probes into Hickey’s mysterious final letter and the people he left behind—a bitter widow, a nervous secretary, and a volatile local—he uncovers a web of fraudulent loans and old grudges. But the case turns deadly once more when bullets fly, leaving a fellow investigator wounded and Dollar chasing a murderer through the snow. In a stunning finale, a disgraced ex-cop and a woman with a criminal past are exposed, revealing that Hickey’s killer was closer than anyone suspected. Justice comes with a price in this chilling winter episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1746false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-starlet-matter-fame-fear-and-a-killer-in-the-spotlight--69867341

Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads west to Hollywood when Twin-State Insurance becomes alarmed over a $50,000 policy taken out on a promising young actress, Toby Drake. Her agent insists she’s receiving anonymous death threats—and before Dollar can even begin his investigation, Toby is found strangled in her own home. When another former starlet, Stella Martin, is murdered in the same chilling manner, the case escalates into a race against time.
As Dollar digs deeper into Hollywood’s underbelly of agents, forgotten starlets, and broken dreams, he uncovers a grim connection between three young women bound by a long-buried secret from the past. With one potential victim still alive, Dollar sets a dangerous trap at Ocean Park to draw out the killer. In a tense and tragic conclusion, jealousy, guilt, and greed collide, leaving Johnny Dollar to tally the human cost behind the glitter of fame in this dark and suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69867341Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:11:34 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 16, 1953 Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads west to Hollywood when Twin-State Insurance becomes alarmed over a $50,000 policy taken out on a promising young actress, Toby Drake. Her agent insists she’s receiving...

Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads west to Hollywood when Twin-State Insurance becomes alarmed over a $50,000 policy taken out on a promising young actress, Toby Drake. Her agent insists she’s receiving anonymous death threats—and before Dollar can even begin his investigation, Toby is found strangled in her own home. When another former starlet, Stella Martin, is murdered in the same chilling manner, the case escalates into a race against time.
As Dollar digs deeper into Hollywood’s underbelly of agents, forgotten starlets, and broken dreams, he uncovers a grim connection between three young women bound by a long-buried secret from the past. With one potential victim still alive, Dollar sets a dangerous trap at Ocean Park to draw out the killer. In a tense and tragic conclusion, jealousy, guilt, and greed collide, leaving Johnny Dollar to tally the human cost behind the glitter of fame in this dark and suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>1721false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thelma-ibsen-matter-a-stranger-s-gift-a-vanishing-act--69799235
In The Thelma Ibsen Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is tasked with a delicate mission: track down the mysterious beneficiary of a modest $1,000 policy left by an old news vendor named John Linden. The beneficiary, Thelma Ibsen, had once spoken kindly to the old man as a child—and vanished without a trace years later. As Dollar follows a trail from Hartford to New York City, he uncovers a woman lost to herself, tangled in secrecy, and slowly unraveling. From an unexplained disappearance on Christmas Eve to reports of wild parties and police run-ins, Thelma's story darkens. But just as Dollar closes in, he finds her not hidden—but poised on the edge of death, ready to jump from a high-rise window. In a chilling and emotional standoff, Dollar uses the memory of her brief childhood kindness and an old man’s enduring gratitude to talk her back from the brink. This haunting episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores the redemptive power of memory and compassion in the face of despair.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69799235Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:11:39 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 9, 1953 In The Thelma Ibsen Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is tasked with a delicate mission: track down the mysterious beneficiary of a modest $1,000 policy left by an old news vendor named John Linden. The...
In The Thelma Ibsen Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is tasked with a delicate mission: track down the mysterious beneficiary of a modest $1,000 policy left by an old news vendor named John Linden. The beneficiary, Thelma Ibsen, had once spoken kindly to the old man as a child—and vanished without a trace years later. As Dollar follows a trail from Hartford to New York City, he uncovers a woman lost to herself, tangled in secrecy, and slowly unraveling. From an unexplained disappearance on Christmas Eve to reports of wild parties and police run-ins, Thelma's story darkens. But just as Dollar closes in, he finds her not hidden—but poised on the edge of death, ready to jump from a high-rise window. In a chilling and emotional standoff, Dollar uses the memory of her brief childhood kindness and an old man’s enduring gratitude to talk her back from the brink. This haunting episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores the redemptive power of memory and compassion in the face of despair.]]>1723false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-baltimore-matter-a-marked-bill-a-deadly-past--69752002
When former convict Orrin Vance walks into Johnny Dollar’s office offering a lead on the unsolved 1946 Towner Loan Company heist, Dollar is skeptical—but intrigued. Vance claims to know two of the original six robbers and has a marked bill to prove it. As Dollar begins his investigation in New York, what begins as a cautious inquiry escalates into a violent spiral of betrayal and murder. From a murdered private detective to a wounded Dollar and a woman willing to sell out her fugitive husband, the case reveals a tangled web of greed, regret, and revenge. In the end, Johnny Dollar must navigate conflicting motives and unearth buried secrets to bring a long-dead case back into the light. A somber and explosive installment of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69752002Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:08:38 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 2, 1953 When former convict Orrin Vance walks into Johnny Dollar’s office offering a lead on the unsolved 1946 Towner Loan Company heist, Dollar is skeptical—but intrigued. Vance claims to know two of the original six...
When former convict Orrin Vance walks into Johnny Dollar’s office offering a lead on the unsolved 1946 Towner Loan Company heist, Dollar is skeptical—but intrigued. Vance claims to know two of the original six robbers and has a marked bill to prove it. As Dollar begins his investigation in New York, what begins as a cautious inquiry escalates into a violent spiral of betrayal and murder. From a murdered private detective to a wounded Dollar and a woman willing to sell out her fugitive husband, the case reveals a tangled web of greed, regret, and revenge. In the end, Johnny Dollar must navigate conflicting motives and unearth buried secrets to bring a long-dead case back into the light. A somber and explosive installment of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1623false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-walter-patterson-matter-a-ghost-in-the-desert-a-lie-in-the-bay--69733601
When Johnny Dollar is called to Wilmington, Delaware, he's assigned a bizarre case involving Walter Patterson—a man declared legally dead in a plane crash five years earlier. But now, a former judge and lifelong friend claims she saw Patterson alive and well in Tucson, Arizona. With a $40,000 life insurance claim already paid out to the widow, suspicions of fraud arise. Johnny travels west to confront the mysterious William Yoler, whose uncanny resemblance to Patterson—including a distinctive limp—raises more questions than answers. Although Yoler cooperates and even provides fingerprints that seem to clear him, things take a deadly turn when he's found murdered just hours later. As Dollar digs deeper, a tangled web of deceit unravels—revealing a secret pact between a disillusioned husband who faked his death and the lawyer who envied him. The truth crashes into view when vengeance, jealousy, and a botched second chance at love lead to fatal consequences. A haunting mystery of identity, betrayal, and regret unfolds in this chilling holiday installment of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69733601Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:30:39 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 26, 1952 When Johnny Dollar is called to Wilmington, Delaware, he's assigned a bizarre case involving Walter Patterson—a man declared legally dead in a plane crash five years earlier. But now, a former judge and lifelong...
When Johnny Dollar is called to Wilmington, Delaware, he's assigned a bizarre case involving Walter Patterson—a man declared legally dead in a plane crash five years earlier. But now, a former judge and lifelong friend claims she saw Patterson alive and well in Tucson, Arizona. With a $40,000 life insurance claim already paid out to the widow, suspicions of fraud arise. Johnny travels west to confront the mysterious William Yoler, whose uncanny resemblance to Patterson—including a distinctive limp—raises more questions than answers. Although Yoler cooperates and even provides fingerprints that seem to clear him, things take a deadly turn when he's found murdered just hours later. As Dollar digs deeper, a tangled web of deceit unravels—revealing a secret pact between a disillusioned husband who faked his death and the lawyer who envied him. The truth crashes into view when vengeance, jealousy, and a botched second chance at love lead to fatal consequences. A haunting mystery of identity, betrayal, and regret unfolds in this chilling holiday installment of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1621false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-elliott-champion-matter-fire-fraud-and-a-final-farewell--69675406
When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Los Angeles, he dives into the suspicious fire that gutted a ten-story office building owned by the larger-than-life Elliott Champion. While the arson seems to be amateurish, Champion’s financial troubles and a possible motive raise red flags. With the help of arson expert Norman Ives and agent Don Vickers, Dollar uncovers the name of a disgraced ex-employee—Joseph Harrison—recently released from prison and rumored to hold a grudge against Champion. But as Johnny peels back the layers, he finds Champion’s niece Mildred, quietly holding a devastating secret: she married Harrison before his conviction. When Champion turns up murdered and Harrison is found already dead from tuberculosis, suspicion falls on Mildred. What unfolds is a tragic tale of loyalty, love, and long-harbored vengeance. A deeply emotional case, “The Elliott Champion Matter” blends mystery with heartbreak in a gripping installment of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.










]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69675406Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:52:09 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 12, 1952 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Los Angeles, he dives into the suspicious fire that gutted a ten-story office building owned by the larger-than-life Elliott Champion. While the arson...
When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Los Angeles, he dives into the suspicious fire that gutted a ten-story office building owned by the larger-than-life Elliott Champion. While the arson seems to be amateurish, Champion’s financial troubles and a possible motive raise red flags. With the help of arson expert Norman Ives and agent Don Vickers, Dollar uncovers the name of a disgraced ex-employee—Joseph Harrison—recently released from prison and rumored to hold a grudge against Champion. But as Johnny peels back the layers, he finds Champion’s niece Mildred, quietly holding a devastating secret: she married Harrison before his conviction. When Champion turns up murdered and Harrison is found already dead from tuberculosis, suspicion falls on Mildred. What unfolds is a tragic tale of loyalty, love, and long-harbored vengeance. A deeply emotional case, “The Elliott Champion Matter” blends mystery with heartbreak in a gripping installment of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.










]]>1756false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-james-clayton-matter-a-prescription-for-murder--69635979
When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar agrees to fill in at a colleague’s office in New York, he expects a quiet stint—until a nurse bursts in with a plea for help. Her employer, Dr. James Clayton, claims his life has been threatened by a violent and unstable man named Benjamin Harmon. But what begins as a simple protection matter quickly turns into a tangled web of deceit and murder. As Dollar digs deeper, he uncovers a forbidden love affair, a faked patient history, and an elaborate plan for justifiable homicide. But the twist comes when the wrong man winds up dead, and the prime suspect may actually be the victim of a deeper betrayal. With layers of passion, manipulation, and heartbreak, this emotionally charged episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores how far people will go for love—and how much further for revenge.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69635979Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:28:34 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 5, 1952 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar agrees to fill in at a colleague’s office in New York, he expects a quiet stint—until a nurse bursts in with a plea for help. Her employer, Dr. James Clayton, claims his...
When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar agrees to fill in at a colleague’s office in New York, he expects a quiet stint—until a nurse bursts in with a plea for help. Her employer, Dr. James Clayton, claims his life has been threatened by a violent and unstable man named Benjamin Harmon. But what begins as a simple protection matter quickly turns into a tangled web of deceit and murder. As Dollar digs deeper, he uncovers a forbidden love affair, a faked patient history, and an elaborate plan for justifiable homicide. But the twist comes when the wrong man winds up dead, and the prime suspect may actually be the victim of a deeper betrayal. With layers of passion, manipulation, and heartbreak, this emotionally charged episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores how far people will go for love—and how much further for revenge.]]>1768false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amelia-harwell-matter-a-poisoned-legacy-and-a-father-s-burden--69526077
When the formidable textile heiress Amelia Harwell dies under suspicious circumstances on Cape Cod, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is called in to determine if her $350,000 in insurance was the motive for murder. What he uncovers is a cold household ruled by a domineering matriarch, a family fractured by resentment, and an inheritance everyone seems to need—but no one wants to talk about. As Dollar interviews Amelia’s emotionally distant husband, their embittered children, and Dexter's estranged wife Gretchen, it becomes clear the truth is buried beneath layers of control, silence, and long-suppressed love. When an attempted second poisoning nearly claims Mr. Harwell, Johnny follows the trail to a poignant and unexpected confession. A story of dignity, sacrifice, and generational wounds, this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores the fine line between mercy and murder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69526077Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:22:10 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: July 2, 1952 When the formidable textile heiress Amelia Harwell dies under suspicious circumstances on Cape Cod, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is called in to determine if her $350,000 in insurance was the motive for murder....
When the formidable textile heiress Amelia Harwell dies under suspicious circumstances on Cape Cod, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is called in to determine if her $350,000 in insurance was the motive for murder. What he uncovers is a cold household ruled by a domineering matriarch, a family fractured by resentment, and an inheritance everyone seems to need—but no one wants to talk about. As Dollar interviews Amelia’s emotionally distant husband, their embittered children, and Dexter's estranged wife Gretchen, it becomes clear the truth is buried beneath layers of control, silence, and long-suppressed love. When an attempted second poisoning nearly claims Mr. Harwell, Johnny follows the trail to a poignant and unexpected confession. A story of dignity, sacrifice, and generational wounds, this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores the fine line between mercy and murder.]]>1803false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-glen-english-matter-a-lawyer-s-final-case-a-killer-s-last-move--69480120
When Hartford attorney Glenn English is struck and killed in a supposed hit-and-run, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar suspects foul play. English, a close personal friend of Dollar’s, had phoned him the night before with cryptic remarks about explosive evidence he needed protected. Haunted by their final conversation, Dollar dives deep into Glenn's last hours—uncovering a tangled web of fear, secrecy, and betrayal. The investigation leads him to Bruno Vick, a hunted man carrying a written confession implicating three powerful criminals in a two-year-old murder. As Dollar inches closer to the truth, a fatal street showdown confirms his darkest suspicions. But it’s not until a wounded thug confesses under pressure that justice finally begins to turn. In a gripping tale of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice, Dollar must piece together a murder conspiracy buried beneath layers of intimidation and silence. A chilling and personal case unfolds in this riveting episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69480120Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:02:22 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 5, 1952 When Hartford attorney Glenn English is struck and killed in a supposed hit-and-run, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar suspects foul play. English, a close personal friend of Dollar’s, had phoned him the night...
When Hartford attorney Glenn English is struck and killed in a supposed hit-and-run, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar suspects foul play. English, a close personal friend of Dollar’s, had phoned him the night before with cryptic remarks about explosive evidence he needed protected. Haunted by their final conversation, Dollar dives deep into Glenn's last hours—uncovering a tangled web of fear, secrecy, and betrayal. The investigation leads him to Bruno Vick, a hunted man carrying a written confession implicating three powerful criminals in a two-year-old murder. As Dollar inches closer to the truth, a fatal street showdown confirms his darkest suspicions. But it’s not until a wounded thug confesses under pressure that justice finally begins to turn. In a gripping tale of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice, Dollar must piece together a murder conspiracy buried beneath layers of intimidation and silence. A chilling and personal case unfolds in this riveting episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1621false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alma-scott-matter-shadows-of-love-and-loathing--69415196
When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to San Francisco, he’s thrust into the perplexing case of Alma Scott’s murder—a woman with a murky past and a long list of spurned lovers. The prime suspect, Alan Swain, phones Dollar claiming innocence, setting off a shadowy trail of half-truths, misremembered witnesses, and dubious motives. As Dollar untangles the web, he encounters Swain’s fiercely protective sister, a jaded ex-lover with money to burn, and a slew of unreliable testimonies. When a $20,000 reward stirs the pot, a false confession throws the case into chaos—until a violent confrontation finally reveals the grim truth. In a tale driven by misguided love and shattered pride, this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores the desperate acts committed in the name of devotion.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69415196Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:45:16 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 29, 1951 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to San Francisco, he’s thrust into the perplexing case of Alma Scott’s murder—a woman with a murky past and a long list of spurned lovers. The prime suspect,...
When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is summoned to San Francisco, he’s thrust into the perplexing case of Alma Scott’s murder—a woman with a murky past and a long list of spurned lovers. The prime suspect, Alan Swain, phones Dollar claiming innocence, setting off a shadowy trail of half-truths, misremembered witnesses, and dubious motives. As Dollar untangles the web, he encounters Swain’s fiercely protective sister, a jaded ex-lover with money to burn, and a slew of unreliable testimonies. When a $20,000 reward stirs the pot, a false confession throws the case into chaos—until a violent confrontation finally reveals the grim truth. In a tale driven by misguided love and shattered pride, this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores the desperate acts committed in the name of devotion.]]>1683false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-maynard-collins-matter-a-canyon-road-a-family-rift--69336138
In The Maynard Collins Matter, Johnny Dollar travels to Colorado Springs to investigate the death of Maynard Collins, a seemingly upright man who died when his car plunged off a canyon road. Though the death was staged to appear accidental, the coroner’s report tells a different story—Collins was murdered hours before the crash. As Dollar digs into the lives of Collins’ tight-knit family, including his emotionally fragile wife, his devoted nephew Ralph, and a peculiar neighbor named Pinkett, he uncovers simmering resentments and quiet betrayals. A canceled college tuition, a forged alibi, and a silent hike through the icy mountains lead to a chilling confession. In this taut and somber episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, loyalty turns to hatred, and generosity meets a violent end.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69336138Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:28:37 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 22, 1951 In The Maynard Collins Matter, Johnny Dollar travels to Colorado Springs to investigate the death of Maynard Collins, a seemingly upright man who died when his car plunged off a canyon road. Though the death was...
In The Maynard Collins Matter, Johnny Dollar travels to Colorado Springs to investigate the death of Maynard Collins, a seemingly upright man who died when his car plunged off a canyon road. Though the death was staged to appear accidental, the coroner’s report tells a different story—Collins was murdered hours before the crash. As Dollar digs into the lives of Collins’ tight-knit family, including his emotionally fragile wife, his devoted nephew Ralph, and a peculiar neighbor named Pinkett, he uncovers simmering resentments and quiet betrayals. A canceled college tuition, a forged alibi, and a silent hike through the icy mountains lead to a chilling confession. In this taut and somber episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, loyalty turns to hatred, and generosity meets a violent end.]]>1535false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-youngstown-credit-group-matter-payroll-robbery-murder-and-a-betrayal-within--69135478
When $48,000 in payroll funds is stolen from the Youngstown Credit Group, Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate the violent hold-up that left one man dead and another hospitalized. As he peels back the layers, Dollar uncovers a sophisticated robbery planned with insider knowledge and executed with ruthless precision. Interviews with the surviving victim and the widow of the deceased reveal a chilling possibility: that the murdered man may have been complicit. With the clock ticking and the suspects disappearing into the city, Dollar teams up with Police Chief Edward J. Allen to follow a trail of betrayal, a California-bound escape plan, and a fatal double-cross. In a deadly showdown with the feared Thayer brothers—recently returned underworld figures—the case concludes in gunfire, confession, and justice. A tale of trust broken and lives lost in a desperate grab for easy money.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69135478Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:24:44 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 8, 1951 When $48,000 in payroll funds is stolen from the Youngstown Credit Group, Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate the violent hold-up that left one man dead and another hospitalized. As he peels back the layers,...
When $48,000 in payroll funds is stolen from the Youngstown Credit Group, Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate the violent hold-up that left one man dead and another hospitalized. As he peels back the layers, Dollar uncovers a sophisticated robbery planned with insider knowledge and executed with ruthless precision. Interviews with the surviving victim and the widow of the deceased reveal a chilling possibility: that the murdered man may have been complicit. With the clock ticking and the suspects disappearing into the city, Dollar teams up with Police Chief Edward J. Allen to follow a trail of betrayal, a California-bound escape plan, and a fatal double-cross. In a deadly showdown with the feared Thayer brothers—recently returned underworld figures—the case concludes in gunfire, confession, and justice. A tale of trust broken and lives lost in a desperate grab for easy money.]]>1801false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-merrill-kent-matter-a-widow-a-whisper-and-a-town-s-doubt--69020668
When Johnny Dollar is sent to the remote village of Fort Scott, New Mexico, to investigate the accidental death of Merrill Kent, he finds more than just dust and horses. The local sheriff is reluctant, the doctor defensive, and the widow... too perfect. A mysterious anonymous phone call during Kent’s funeral claims murder, leading Dollar to request an autopsy over community objections. As tensions rise and secrets surface—including an unspoken love between the widow and the town doctor—the investigation takes a tragic turn with a shocking suicide and a confession letter that only deepens the mystery. In a gripping finale, Johnny uncovers the truth behind a supposed accident that nearly tore a quiet town apart. In this taut and emotional episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, justice hangs by a thread, and even truth comes with a cost.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69020668Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:10:44 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 17, 1951 When Johnny Dollar is sent to the remote village of Fort Scott, New Mexico, to investigate the accidental death of Merrill Kent, he finds more than just dust and horses. The local sheriff is reluctant, the doctor...
When Johnny Dollar is sent to the remote village of Fort Scott, New Mexico, to investigate the accidental death of Merrill Kent, he finds more than just dust and horses. The local sheriff is reluctant, the doctor defensive, and the widow... too perfect. A mysterious anonymous phone call during Kent’s funeral claims murder, leading Dollar to request an autopsy over community objections. As tensions rise and secrets surface—including an unspoken love between the widow and the town doctor—the investigation takes a tragic turn with a shocking suicide and a confession letter that only deepens the mystery. In a gripping finale, Johnny uncovers the truth behind a supposed accident that nearly tore a quiet town apart. In this taut and emotional episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, justice hangs by a thread, and even truth comes with a cost.]]>1816false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-birdy-baskerville-matter-death-comes-with-breadcrumbs--68984562When wealthy retiree Carl Baskerville contacts the Columbia Oil Risk Insurance Company to change the beneficiary on his $500,000 life insurance policy, he claims his recently paroled brother William is out to kill him. Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Long Island to serve as a temporary bodyguard—and to verify if Carl's fears are more than just paranoia. Despite a bizarre letter threatening Carl’s life and a history of betrayal between the brothers, Carl still holds hope for reconciliation.


But moments after their meeting, Carl is gunned down while feeding birds in his garden. The only witness? His towering secretary, Collins, who claims he saw William fleeing with a gun. The police think it’s an open-and-shut case—until Dollar discovers the threatening letter has vanished and the timeline doesn’t add up.


As the investigation leads Johnny through smoky jazz clubs, a sultry ex-girlfriend, and a staged suicide, he uncovers a scheme soaked in betrayal. The truth behind Carl’s murder is far more twisted than fraternal revenge—it’s a deadly play for money, love, and survival.
This gripping tale unravels a dark plot with a deadly twist in this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68984562Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:11:46 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 10, 1951 When wealthy retiree Carl Baskerville contacts the Columbia Oil Risk Insurance Company to change the beneficiary on his $500,000 life insurance policy, he claims his recently paroled brother William is out to kill...When wealthy retiree Carl Baskerville contacts the Columbia Oil Risk Insurance Company to change the beneficiary on his $500,000 life insurance policy, he claims his recently paroled brother William is out to kill him. Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Long Island to serve as a temporary bodyguard—and to verify if Carl's fears are more than just paranoia. Despite a bizarre letter threatening Carl’s life and a history of betrayal between the brothers, Carl still holds hope for reconciliation.


But moments after their meeting, Carl is gunned down while feeding birds in his garden. The only witness? His towering secretary, Collins, who claims he saw William fleeing with a gun. The police think it’s an open-and-shut case—until Dollar discovers the threatening letter has vanished and the timeline doesn’t add up.


As the investigation leads Johnny through smoky jazz clubs, a sultry ex-girlfriend, and a staged suicide, he uncovers a scheme soaked in betrayal. The truth behind Carl’s murder is far more twisted than fraternal revenge—it’s a deadly play for money, love, and survival.
This gripping tale unravels a dark plot with a deadly twist in this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>1803false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hannibal-murphy-matter-murder-on-the-cliffs-of-kingston--68945841
In The Hannibal Murphy Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to Jamaica to investigate the sudden death of wealthy American expatriate Hannibal Murphy. What first appears to be a tragic fall from a cliff quickly turns into a murder case when a bullet wound is discovered. As Dollar digs into the case, he encounters a tangled web of family resentment, betrayal, and simmering hatred within the Murphy household. With a volatile stepdaughter harboring deep emotional scars, a brother with ambiguous motives, and a wife guarding secrets, the case becomes a psychological labyrinth. The shocking confession of a hired killer turns the investigation on its head, exposing a calculated plot for murder hidden beneath the sunny façade of the Caribbean coast. A chilling tale of emotional manipulation and revenge unfolds in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68945841Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:33:26 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 3, 1951 In The Hannibal Murphy Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to Jamaica to investigate the sudden death of wealthy American expatriate Hannibal Murphy. What first appears to be a tragic fall from a...
In The Hannibal Murphy Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to Jamaica to investigate the sudden death of wealthy American expatriate Hannibal Murphy. What first appears to be a tragic fall from a cliff quickly turns into a murder case when a bullet wound is discovered. As Dollar digs into the case, he encounters a tangled web of family resentment, betrayal, and simmering hatred within the Murphy household. With a volatile stepdaughter harboring deep emotional scars, a brother with ambiguous motives, and a wife guarding secrets, the case becomes a psychological labyrinth. The shocking confession of a hired killer turns the investigation on its head, exposing a calculated plot for murder hidden beneath the sunny façade of the Caribbean coast. A chilling tale of emotional manipulation and revenge unfolds in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1801false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tolhurst-theft-matter-a-furrier-s-secret-a-thief-s-desperation--68924194

When nearly $50,000 in furs is stolen from the upscale Tolhurst Fur Shop, Johnny Dollar is pulled into a case tangled in secrecy and violence. A cryptic tip from a frightened woman leads Dollar to a Boston hotel, where one suspect hides under a false identity. As Johnny follows the trail, he uncovers a volatile split among the three thieves—and a double cross that turns deadly. The deeper he digs, the more the case unravels: the mysterious source of the fur shop's unreported cash, a terrified woman beaten for information, and a fugitive thief cracking under pressure. In a tense finale in the woods outside Hartford, Johnny confronts the last surviving robber, unraveling a trail of betrayal, madness, and misplaced trust. A gripping tale of greed and downfall unfolds in this riveting episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68924194Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:56:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 27, 1951 When nearly $50,000 in furs is stolen from the upscale Tolhurst Fur Shop, Johnny Dollar is pulled into a case tangled in secrecy and violence. A cryptic tip from a frightened woman leads Dollar to a Boston hotel,...

When nearly $50,000 in furs is stolen from the upscale Tolhurst Fur Shop, Johnny Dollar is pulled into a case tangled in secrecy and violence. A cryptic tip from a frightened woman leads Dollar to a Boston hotel, where one suspect hides under a false identity. As Johnny follows the trail, he uncovers a volatile split among the three thieves—and a double cross that turns deadly. The deeper he digs, the more the case unravels: the mysterious source of the fur shop's unreported cash, a terrified woman beaten for information, and a fugitive thief cracking under pressure. In a tense finale in the woods outside Hartford, Johnny confronts the last surviving robber, unraveling a trail of betrayal, madness, and misplaced trust. A gripping tale of greed and downfall unfolds in this riveting episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>1803false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-millard-ward-matter-murder-on-the-death-ship--68854993
In The Millard Ward Matter, Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New Orleans after a merchant ship docks with its bosun, Millard Ward, murdered and a young seaman, Louis Radnick, in custody. Though it appears to be a cut-and-dried case of shipboard violence fueled by jealousy over Ward’s wife, the details begin to unravel under Dollar’s scrutiny. Was it a crime of passion or an act of self-defense? As Dollar digs deeper, contradictions surface, including the position of the murder weapon, the widow’s suspicious detachment, and a sailor’s sudden shift in testimony. In a tense conclusion, the truth emerges—not from the evidence, but from the unraveling guilt of a manipulated accomplice. Betrayal, desperation, and the lure of insurance money collide in this grim maritime mystery on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68854993Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:12:21 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 13, 1951 In The Millard Ward Matter, Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New Orleans after a merchant ship docks with its bosun, Millard Ward, murdered and a young seaman, Louis Radnick, in custody. Though it appears to be a...
In The Millard Ward Matter, Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New Orleans after a merchant ship docks with its bosun, Millard Ward, murdered and a young seaman, Louis Radnick, in custody. Though it appears to be a cut-and-dried case of shipboard violence fueled by jealousy over Ward’s wife, the details begin to unravel under Dollar’s scrutiny. Was it a crime of passion or an act of self-defense? As Dollar digs deeper, contradictions surface, including the position of the murder weapon, the widow’s suspicious detachment, and a sailor’s sudden shift in testimony. In a tense conclusion, the truth emerges—not from the evidence, but from the unraveling guilt of a manipulated accomplice. Betrayal, desperation, and the lure of insurance money collide in this grim maritime mystery on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1650false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-douglas-taylor-matter-a-private-eye-s-secrets-and-a-family-s-shame--68833288
In The Douglas Taylor Matter, Johnny Dollar investigates the shocking murder of private detective Douglas Taylor, a trusted operative Dollar had recently hired. Found dead by the freight yards, Taylor's murder unravels into a deeply personal and dangerous case, as Dollar battles police suspicion and an increasingly tangled web of secrets. As the story unfolds, a mysterious file, a frantic widow, and a vengeful young man with everything to lose point to a scandal hidden behind the façade of a respected family. When the real killer surfaces—driven by fear, shame, and blackmail—Dollar must race to prevent further tragedy. A chilling tale of guilt and desperation, this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores how protecting a name can destroy the very people it’s meant to shield.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68833288Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:43:58 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: October 6, 1951 In The Douglas Taylor Matter, Johnny Dollar investigates the shocking murder of private detective Douglas Taylor, a trusted operative Dollar had recently hired. Found dead by the freight yards, Taylor's murder...
In The Douglas Taylor Matter, Johnny Dollar investigates the shocking murder of private detective Douglas Taylor, a trusted operative Dollar had recently hired. Found dead by the freight yards, Taylor's murder unravels into a deeply personal and dangerous case, as Dollar battles police suspicion and an increasingly tangled web of secrets. As the story unfolds, a mysterious file, a frantic widow, and a vengeful young man with everything to lose point to a scandal hidden behind the façade of a respected family. When the real killer surfaces—driven by fear, shame, and blackmail—Dollar must race to prevent further tragedy. A chilling tale of guilt and desperation, this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores how protecting a name can destroy the very people it’s meant to shield.]]>1801false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-protection-matter-rackets-bombs-and-a-father-s-silence--68801998
In The Protection Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New York City to look into a suspicious fire at Benny Waxman’s store—one that resulted not only in total destruction but in the death of a tenant above. The case, initially suspected to be insurance fraud, takes a darker turn when it’s revealed that Waxman had been resisting an organized protection racket. With his daughter missing, his story riddled with inconsistencies, and the police pressuring for answers, Waxman’s fear grows palpable. As Dollar digs deeper, he uncovers a brutal extortion network that’s terrorized local shopkeepers into silence. When a key informant is gunned down and a cop is killed, the trail leads to a former gang member-turned-club-owner with ties to a violent past. The tension escalates into a high-stakes rescue mission to save Waxman's kidnapped daughter before the gang silences her forever. A gripping tale of fear, loyalty, and justice unfolds in this tense episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68801998Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:06:40 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: September 26, 1951 In The Protection Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New York City to look into a suspicious fire at Benny Waxman’s store—one that resulted not only in total destruction but in the...
In The Protection Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New York City to look into a suspicious fire at Benny Waxman’s store—one that resulted not only in total destruction but in the death of a tenant above. The case, initially suspected to be insurance fraud, takes a darker turn when it’s revealed that Waxman had been resisting an organized protection racket. With his daughter missing, his story riddled with inconsistencies, and the police pressuring for answers, Waxman’s fear grows palpable. As Dollar digs deeper, he uncovers a brutal extortion network that’s terrorized local shopkeepers into silence. When a key informant is gunned down and a cop is killed, the trail leads to a former gang member-turned-club-owner with ties to a violent past. The tension escalates into a high-stakes rescue mission to save Waxman's kidnapped daughter before the gang silences her forever. A gripping tale of fear, loyalty, and justice unfolds in this tense episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1803false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cuban-jewel-matter-a-jailbreak-a-knife-and-a-double-cross-in-havana--68715585
In The Cuban Jewel Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar races to Havana to intercept a fugitive and recover $800,000 in stolen jewels before extradition papers are served. His target: William Carnes, a crafty criminal hiding behind bars to avoid an even greater threat on the outside. But when a murderous Cuban accomplice with a fondness for garlic and knives orchestrates a bloody jailbreak, Dollar must chase leads through cantinas, a sultry singer’s apartment, and back-alley hideouts. As the bodies pile up—including a New York cop and Carnes himself—Dollar uncovers the shocking mastermind behind the heist: the very man who hired him. In a sizzling, shadowy adventure full of double-crosses and deadly charm, justice gets served—but not without a price. Another thrilling entry from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68715585Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:01:32 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: September 19, 1951 In The Cuban Jewel Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar races to Havana to intercept a fugitive and recover $800,000 in stolen jewels before extradition papers are served. His target: William Carnes, a...
In The Cuban Jewel Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar races to Havana to intercept a fugitive and recover $800,000 in stolen jewels before extradition papers are served. His target: William Carnes, a crafty criminal hiding behind bars to avoid an even greater threat on the outside. But when a murderous Cuban accomplice with a fondness for garlic and knives orchestrates a bloody jailbreak, Dollar must chase leads through cantinas, a sultry singer’s apartment, and back-alley hideouts. As the bodies pile up—including a New York cop and Carnes himself—Dollar uncovers the shocking mastermind behind the heist: the very man who hired him. In a sizzling, shadowy adventure full of double-crosses and deadly charm, justice gets served—but not without a price. Another thrilling entry from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1801false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leland-case-matter-memory-lost-motives-found--68597605In The Leland Case Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New York to look into the mysterious disappearance of wealthy businessman Leland Case. A man with a history of turbulent relationships and immense financial responsibilities, Case vanishes without warning—prompting concerns of foul play, mental breakdown, or worse. As Dollar digs deeper, he encounters Case’s alluring young wife, a controlling lawyer friend, and a sea of conflicting motives. The case takes an unexpected turn when a ransom call suggests kidnapping, but the scheme begins to unravel under scrutiny. A cryptic trail of deception leads to a quiet sanitarium outside White Plains, where a battered, amnesiac man claiming to be “Mr. White” awaits. In a gripping finale, Dollar uncovers the truth about Case’s disappearance, confronting questions of identity, trust, and escape in this psychologically complex episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68597605Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:18:14 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: August 29, 1951 In The Leland Case Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New York to look into the mysterious disappearance of wealthy businessman Leland Case. A man with a history of turbulent relationships...In The Leland Case Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New York to look into the mysterious disappearance of wealthy businessman Leland Case. A man with a history of turbulent relationships and immense financial responsibilities, Case vanishes without warning—prompting concerns of foul play, mental breakdown, or worse. As Dollar digs deeper, he encounters Case’s alluring young wife, a controlling lawyer friend, and a sea of conflicting motives. The case takes an unexpected turn when a ransom call suggests kidnapping, but the scheme begins to unravel under scrutiny. A cryptic trail of deception leads to a quiet sanitarium outside White Plains, where a battered, amnesiac man claiming to be “Mr. White” awaits. In a gripping finale, Dollar uncovers the truth about Case’s disappearance, confronting questions of identity, trust, and escape in this psychologically complex episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
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In The Lucky Costa Matter, Johnny Dollar finds himself reluctantly drawn into a deeply personal case when Louise Costa, the worried wife of a fellow private investigator, calls him with growing fears about her missing husband. Known as “Lucky,” Frank Costa has vanished without a trace after claiming to be working a routine case in San Francisco. But as Dollar digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit involving Lucky’s past—a prison stint, a former wife with dangerous connections, and a current assignment that smells like a setup.What begins as a favor to a friend turns into a manhunt when Lucky is implicated in the murder of ex-con George Myers. Dollar must navigate a volatile mix of loyalty, betrayal, and self-preservation as he confronts a man he once trusted. With the shadowy Hazel Mackey at the center of it all and $200,000 in missing money on the line, this case forces Dollar to choose between justice and friendship—with fatal consequences.A raw and riveting story of trust gone wrong, The Lucky Costa Matter is a tense and tragic chapter in the chronicles of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67577289Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:41:51 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: August 15, 1951 In The Lucky Costa Matter, Johnny Dollar finds himself reluctantly drawn into a deeply personal case when Louise Costa, the worried wife of a fellow private investigator, calls him with growing fears about her...
In The Lucky Costa Matter, Johnny Dollar finds himself reluctantly drawn into a deeply personal case when Louise Costa, the worried wife of a fellow private investigator, calls him with growing fears about her missing husband. Known as “Lucky,” Frank Costa has vanished without a trace after claiming to be working a routine case in San Francisco. But as Dollar digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit involving Lucky’s past—a prison stint, a former wife with dangerous connections, and a current assignment that smells like a setup.What begins as a favor to a friend turns into a manhunt when Lucky is implicated in the murder of ex-con George Myers. Dollar must navigate a volatile mix of loyalty, betrayal, and self-preservation as he confronts a man he once trusted. With the shadowy Hazel Mackey at the center of it all and $200,000 in missing money on the line, this case forces Dollar to choose between justice and friendship—with fatal consequences.A raw and riveting story of trust gone wrong, The Lucky Costa Matter is a tense and tragic chapter in the chronicles of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1801false109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-horace-lockhart-matter-a-fatal-crash-a-vanishing-witness--67577284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67577284Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:39:32 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: August 1, 1951In The Horace Lockhart Matter, Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Los Angeles to unravel the mystery surrounding the suspicious deaths of Horace and Mrs. Lockhart in a late-night coastal car crash. What appears to be a...1803false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-neal-breer-matter-a-heart-s-secret-a-lover-s-plot--67538993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67538993Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:30:49 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn The Neal Breer Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to a quiet town to reexamine the sudden death of 26-year-old Neil Breer, initially ruled a heart attack. At first glance, Breer's passing seems tragically natural—until an...1777false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fair-way-matter-a-bomb-a-switch-and-a-silent-courier--67526248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67526248Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:35:34 +0000OTR.FM NetworkWhen a Fair-Way Airlines flight explodes shortly after takeoff near the Springfield–Hartford airport, Johnny Dollar is pulled into a harrowing investigation that claims lives on the ground as well as in the air. The blast—nitroglycerin hidden inside...1801false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-byron-hayes-matter-secrets-lies-and-a-fatal-rendezvous--67501784The Byron Hayes Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to New York to unravel the mysterious murder of Byron Hayes, a respected businessman found dead outside the apartment of a glamorous woman named Rita Cobb. The prime suspect, ex-con Roy Corona, contacts Dollar with a risky lead that implicates a network of wealthy men, all potentially ensnared in blackmail. As Johnny digs deeper, he discovers that Hayes’s death may have been the result of a complex web of betrayal, jealousy, and revenge. With high society reputations on the line and suspects desperate to keep secrets buried, the case reaches a tense climax when the killer emerges—only to be undone by a tragic confession. A tale of obsession, redemption, and the price of pride unfolds in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67501784Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:03:54 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn The Byron Hayes Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to New York to unravel the mysterious murder of Byron Hayes, a respected businessman found dead outside the apartment of a glamorous woman named Rita Cobb. The prime suspect,...The Byron Hayes Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to New York to unravel the mysterious murder of Byron Hayes, a respected businessman found dead outside the apartment of a glamorous woman named Rita Cobb. The prime suspect, ex-con Roy Corona, contacts Dollar with a risky lead that implicates a network of wealthy men, all potentially ensnared in blackmail. As Johnny digs deeper, he discovers that Hayes’s death may have been the result of a complex web of betrayal, jealousy, and revenge. With high society reputations on the line and suspects desperate to keep secrets buried, the case reaches a tense climax when the killer emerges—only to be undone by a tragic confession. A tale of obsession, redemption, and the price of pride unfolds in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1801false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alonzo-chapman-matter-a-blonde-a-bar-a-bullet--67401299When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar arrives in Los Angeles, he’s greeted by the shocking news of Alonzo Chapman’s murder—gunned down in an alley after a chance meeting with a blonde named Norma Sayle. What looks like a crime of passion quickly unravels into something far more sinister. Chapman’s estranged, much younger wife is strangely unemotional, and the only witness swears the killer was someone she’d never seen before—maybe. As Dollar digs deeper, another body surfaces, pointing to a case of mistaken identity and a deadly setup involving gangland debt collectors and a paid bait. With red herrings, false leads, and a fatal error, Dollar must untangle the twisted motives behind a murder that was never meant to happen. An explosive Independence Day episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67401299Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:42:08 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: July 4, 1951 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar arrives in Los Angeles, he’s greeted by the shocking news of Alonzo Chapman’s murder—gunned down in an alley after a chance meeting with a blonde named Norma Sayle. What looks...When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar arrives in Los Angeles, he’s greeted by the shocking news of Alonzo Chapman’s murder—gunned down in an alley after a chance meeting with a blonde named Norma Sayle. What looks like a crime of passion quickly unravels into something far more sinister. Chapman’s estranged, much younger wife is strangely unemotional, and the only witness swears the killer was someone she’d never seen before—maybe. As Dollar digs deeper, another body surfaces, pointing to a case of mistaken identity and a deadly setup involving gangland debt collectors and a paid bait. With red herrings, false leads, and a fatal error, Dollar must untangle the twisted motives behind a murder that was never meant to happen. An explosive Independence Day episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1803false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hatchet-house-theft-matter-a-texas-widow-an-english-garden-a-servant-s-confession--67362861When a $100,000 jewelry heist shocks the historic Hatchet House estate in the English countryside, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to London. The prime suspect is Marcella Scott, a glamorous Texan widow living far beyond her means, and her smooth-talking American companion Norman King, whose charm conceals a criminal past. But the trail of missing jewels and misleading alibis winds through foggy backstreets and servants’ quarters before ending in a tragic twist. As Dollar uncovers a bitter betrayal and a servant’s broken dream, the truth emerges with a heartbreaking cost. A haunting tale of trust, class, and disillusionment in this transatlantic episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67362861Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:42:04 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 27, 1951 When a $100,000 jewelry heist shocks the historic Hatchet House estate in the English countryside, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to London. The prime suspect is Marcella Scott, a glamorous Texan...When a $100,000 jewelry heist shocks the historic Hatchet House estate in the English countryside, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to London. The prime suspect is Marcella Scott, a glamorous Texan widow living far beyond her means, and her smooth-talking American companion Norman King, whose charm conceals a criminal past. But the trail of missing jewels and misleading alibis winds through foggy backstreets and servants’ quarters before ending in a tragic twist. As Dollar uncovers a bitter betrayal and a servant’s broken dream, the truth emerges with a heartbreaking cost. A haunting tale of trust, class, and disillusionment in this transatlantic episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1801false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-malcolm-wish-m-d-matter-a-disappearance-a-dangerous-age--67346245When Dr. Malcolm Wish vanishes after a mysterious late-night call, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to San Francisco to look into the matter. Wish’s wife insists she only wants to know he’s safe, but his daughter hints at hidden truths. Soon, Dollar finds himself shadowed by a skilled blonde-tailed man, and a cryptic lead points to a possible suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge. The trail leads to an apartment with bloody clothing, surgical dressings, and a Nevada newspaper linking the case to a deadly Carson City robbery. As layers of deceit peel away, a wounded criminal, a desperate sister, and a doctor’s dangerous infatuation emerge. In a shocking finale, Wish himself confesses to a triple killing—claiming it was to save a life. Was it cold-blooded murder or tragic justice? A tense web of love, betrayal, and moral ambiguity drives this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67346245Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:17:40 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 20, 1951 When Dr. Malcolm Wish vanishes after a mysterious late-night call, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to San Francisco to look into the matter. Wish’s wife insists she only wants to know he’s safe, but...When Dr. Malcolm Wish vanishes after a mysterious late-night call, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to San Francisco to look into the matter. Wish’s wife insists she only wants to know he’s safe, but his daughter hints at hidden truths. Soon, Dollar finds himself shadowed by a skilled blonde-tailed man, and a cryptic lead points to a possible suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge. The trail leads to an apartment with bloody clothing, surgical dressings, and a Nevada newspaper linking the case to a deadly Carson City robbery. As layers of deceit peel away, a wounded criminal, a desperate sister, and a doctor’s dangerous infatuation emerge. In a shocking finale, Wish himself confesses to a triple killing—claiming it was to save a life. Was it cold-blooded murder or tragic justice? A tense web of love, betrayal, and moral ambiguity drives this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1803false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-arthur-boldrick-matter-a-deathbed-confession-and-a-tangled-web--67276463Originally Aired: June 16, 1951
When Arthur Boldrick is found clinging to life after a backyard shooting, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is brought in to unravel the mystery. At first, Boldrick claims he was attacked by a stranger demanding his car keys—but the story doesn’t add up. With conflicting witness statements and mounting suspicion, Dollar digs deeper, uncovering a bitter love triangle involving Boldrick’s ex-wife and her current husband. As the case twists toward a gripping climax, a deathbed confession forces a shocking reconsideration of guilt and motive. This emotionally charged episode explores themes of loyalty, deception, and sacrifice in the shadow of tragedy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67276463Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:02:58 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 16, 1951 When Arthur Boldrick is found clinging to life after a backyard shooting, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is brought in to unravel the mystery. At first, Boldrick claims he was attacked by a stranger demanding his...Originally Aired: June 16, 1951
When Arthur Boldrick is found clinging to life after a backyard shooting, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is brought in to unravel the mystery. At first, Boldrick claims he was attacked by a stranger demanding his car keys—but the story doesn’t add up. With conflicting witness statements and mounting suspicion, Dollar digs deeper, uncovering a bitter love triangle involving Boldrick’s ex-wife and her current husband. As the case twists toward a gripping climax, a deathbed confession forces a shocking reconsideration of guilt and motive. This emotionally charged episode explores themes of loyalty, deception, and sacrifice in the shadow of tragedy.]]>1501false100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-george-farmer-matter-ashes-of-a-plan-embers-of-deceit--67202659In The George Farmer Matter, Johnny Dollar investigates what appears to be a tragic accident—a man burned to death in a cabin fire during a solo vacation in the Catskills. But when two key witnesses—the insurance doctor and the policy salesman—are murdered, Dollar’s suspicions ignite. As he follows a trail of falsified signatures, a forged identity, and a conveniently timed broken wrist, he uncovers a deadly conspiracy crafted by Farmer’s widow and her lover. The aim: a $100,000 double indemnity payout. In a dramatic confrontation, the truth is exposed and justice prevails in this smoldering tale of greed, betrayal, and calculated murder on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67202659Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:59:47 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 9, 1951 In The George Farmer Matter, Johnny Dollar investigates what appears to be a tragic accident—a man burned to death in a cabin fire during a solo vacation in the Catskills. But when two key witnesses—the insurance doctor...In The George Farmer Matter, Johnny Dollar investigates what appears to be a tragic accident—a man burned to death in a cabin fire during a solo vacation in the Catskills. But when two key witnesses—the insurance doctor and the policy salesman—are murdered, Dollar’s suspicions ignite. As he follows a trail of falsified signatures, a forged identity, and a conveniently timed broken wrist, he uncovers a deadly conspiracy crafted by Farmer’s widow and her lover. The aim: a $100,000 double indemnity payout. In a dramatic confrontation, the truth is exposed and justice prevails in this smoldering tale of greed, betrayal, and calculated murder on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1503false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-soderbury-maine-matter-a-town-s-silence-a-rifle-s-truth--67148115In The Soderbury, Maine Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar journeys to a quiet New England town after the murder of Gordon Soderberry, a wealthy industrialist and divisive figure. As Dollar untangles the threads of suspicion, he discovers a community gripped by resentment over a wartime factory’s reopening. The clues point to a local man with a tragic past, but as the investigation deepens, Dollar uncovers a twist—Soderberry wasn’t the intended victim. In a gripping finale, a misguided act of revenge reveals that the true target was an outsider threatening a local man’s pride and place in the town. A tale of legacy, misplaced loyalty, and tragic misfires unfolds in this powerful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67148115Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:51:15 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: June 2, 1951 In The Soderbury, Maine Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar journeys to a quiet New England town after the murder of Gordon Soderberry, a wealthy industrialist and divisive figure. As Dollar untangles the...In The Soderbury, Maine Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar journeys to a quiet New England town after the murder of Gordon Soderberry, a wealthy industrialist and divisive figure. As Dollar untangles the threads of suspicion, he discovers a community gripped by resentment over a wartime factory’s reopening. The clues point to a local man with a tragic past, but as the investigation deepens, Dollar uncovers a twist—Soderberry wasn’t the intended victim. In a gripping finale, a misguided act of revenge reveals that the true target was an outsider threatening a local man’s pride and place in the town. A tale of legacy, misplaced loyalty, and tragic misfires unfolds in this powerful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1381false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lillis-bond-matter-a-father-s-regret-a-lover-s-betrayal--67090529In The Lillis Bond Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Chicago to trace the mysterious disappearance of Henry Lillis, a young bank messenger who vanished along with $80,000 in cash. As Dollar digs deeper, he crosses paths with veteran private eye Pat Shade, who’s also working the case on behalf of the bank. What begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a tangled web of deceit when Dollar uncovers a secret relationship between Lillis and Lillian Shade—Pat’s troubled daughter with a murky past.
Lillis soon resurfaces, injured and remorseful, confessing to a plot orchestrated by Lillian that spiraled out of control. But the case takes a darker turn when Lillian is found dead, and suspicion casts a wide net—including her own father. As the forensic evidence mounts, Dollar unravels a chilling truth: betrayal, desperation, and the ruinous power of love have driven someone to murder. A tragic study in family and trust, this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores the fine line between justice and redemption.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67090529Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:51:48 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: May 26, 1951 In The Lillis Bond Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Chicago to trace the mysterious disappearance of Henry Lillis, a young bank messenger who vanished along with $80,000 in cash. As Dollar...In The Lillis Bond Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Chicago to trace the mysterious disappearance of Henry Lillis, a young bank messenger who vanished along with $80,000 in cash. As Dollar digs deeper, he crosses paths with veteran private eye Pat Shade, who’s also working the case on behalf of the bank. What begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a tangled web of deceit when Dollar uncovers a secret relationship between Lillis and Lillian Shade—Pat’s troubled daughter with a murky past.
Lillis soon resurfaces, injured and remorseful, confessing to a plot orchestrated by Lillian that spiraled out of control. But the case takes a darker turn when Lillian is found dead, and suspicion casts a wide net—including her own father. As the forensic evidence mounts, Dollar unravels a chilling truth: betrayal, desperation, and the ruinous power of love have driven someone to murder. A tragic study in family and trust, this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores the fine line between justice and redemption.]]>1743false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-virginia-towne-matter-a-cab-driver-s-loyalty-a-dancer-s-dilemma--67074849In The Virginia Towne Matter, Johnny Dollar is called to New York by Plymouth Insurance to recover a stolen collection of women’s jewelry, allegedly taken by a former showgirl named Virginia Towne. The case, however, quickly tangles into a complicated story of love, revenge, and sacrifice. Roy Underwood, a manipulative theater patron, claims Virginia stole the jewelry, while she insists they were gifts from a past affair.
As Johnny investigates, he meets Virginia’s fiercely protective friend, Phil Kelly, a loyal cab driver who tries to shield her from Underwood’s vengeance. Virginia’s desperate attempt to repay the value of a sold bracelet takes a dark turn when Underwood is found murdered. With suspicion pointing in all directions, Johnny must navigate a web of deceit to discover who’s lying—and who’s willing to kill for someone they love.
A tale of damaged trust, twisted generosity, and tragic consequences unfolds in this poignant episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67074849Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:59:32 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: May 5, 1951 In The Virginia Towne Matter, Johnny Dollar is called to New York by Plymouth Insurance to recover a stolen collection of women’s jewelry, allegedly taken by a former showgirl named Virginia Towne. The case, however,...In The Virginia Towne Matter, Johnny Dollar is called to New York by Plymouth Insurance to recover a stolen collection of women’s jewelry, allegedly taken by a former showgirl named Virginia Towne. The case, however, quickly tangles into a complicated story of love, revenge, and sacrifice. Roy Underwood, a manipulative theater patron, claims Virginia stole the jewelry, while she insists they were gifts from a past affair.
As Johnny investigates, he meets Virginia’s fiercely protective friend, Phil Kelly, a loyal cab driver who tries to shield her from Underwood’s vengeance. Virginia’s desperate attempt to repay the value of a sold bracelet takes a dark turn when Underwood is found murdered. With suspicion pointing in all directions, Johnny must navigate a web of deceit to discover who’s lying—and who’s willing to kill for someone they love.
A tale of damaged trust, twisted generosity, and tragic consequences unfolds in this poignant episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1490false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-month-end-raid-matter-robbery-revenge-and-the-kansas-city-sting--67048300Originally Aired: April 28, 1951
A daring $250,000 armored truck robbery after a month-end sale at the Andover department stores sends insurance investigator Johnny Dollar to Kansas City, where violence has already claimed two lives. As Johnny and Lieutenant Arneson sift through a tangled web of suspects and sketchy witnesses, the case quickly becomes personal—a dying driver, a heartbroken widow, and an underworld informer with secrets to sell. When a string of murders rips through the city, all signs point to a betrayal rooted in jealousy and a love affair gone wrong.
In a dramatic showdown by the river, Johnny uncovers how a parolee’s desperate bid for redemption collides with his wife’s deadly scheme, triggering a chain reaction of murder and betrayal. As Kansas City’s criminal underworld erupts and police close in, Johnny must untangle the human motives behind a crime that’s more than just a grab for cash. A gritty, emotional, and suspenseful case unfolds in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67048300Sun, 20 Jul 2025 18:30:39 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 28, 1951 A daring $250,000 armored truck robbery after a month-end sale at the Andover department stores sends insurance investigator Johnny Dollar to Kansas City, where violence has already claimed two lives. As Johnny and...Originally Aired: April 28, 1951
A daring $250,000 armored truck robbery after a month-end sale at the Andover department stores sends insurance investigator Johnny Dollar to Kansas City, where violence has already claimed two lives. As Johnny and Lieutenant Arneson sift through a tangled web of suspects and sketchy witnesses, the case quickly becomes personal—a dying driver, a heartbroken widow, and an underworld informer with secrets to sell. When a string of murders rips through the city, all signs point to a betrayal rooted in jealousy and a love affair gone wrong.
In a dramatic showdown by the river, Johnny uncovers how a parolee’s desperate bid for redemption collides with his wife’s deadly scheme, triggering a chain reaction of murder and betrayal. As Kansas City’s criminal underworld erupts and police close in, Johnny must untangle the human motives behind a crime that’s more than just a grab for cash. A gritty, emotional, and suspenseful case unfolds in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1501false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-willard-south-matter-death-at-sea-secrets-on-shore--67033141When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the Virgin Islands, he expects to unravel the mystery of a missing couple and a deserted boat. Willard South and his wife Georgina have vanished during what was supposed to be a routine evening cruise, leaving behind bloodstains, a bullet hole, and a host of local resentments. As Dollar interviews a cast of suspicious islanders—from Willard’s estranged family to a secretive local guide—he uncovers a web of betrayal and vengeance. The case takes a dark turn when Georgina is found alive, adrift in a skiff, with a harrowing story of murder and robbery. But nothing is quite as it seems. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Dollar exposes a shocking confession that shakes the entire island community. In this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, the line between justice and revenge blurs beneath the tropical sun.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67033141Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:31:15 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 21, 1951 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the Virgin Islands, he expects to unravel the mystery of a missing couple and a deserted boat. Willard South and his wife Georgina have vanished during what...When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the Virgin Islands, he expects to unravel the mystery of a missing couple and a deserted boat. Willard South and his wife Georgina have vanished during what was supposed to be a routine evening cruise, leaving behind bloodstains, a bullet hole, and a host of local resentments. As Dollar interviews a cast of suspicious islanders—from Willard’s estranged family to a secretive local guide—he uncovers a web of betrayal and vengeance. The case takes a dark turn when Georgina is found alive, adrift in a skiff, with a harrowing story of murder and robbery. But nothing is quite as it seems. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Dollar exposes a shocking confession that shakes the entire island community. In this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, the line between justice and revenge blurs beneath the tropical sun.]]>1503false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mickey-mcqueen-matter-a-cop-s-final-beat-a-city-s-deepest-secrets--67006115When beloved Hartford beat cop Mickey McQueen calls Johnny Dollar late at night, his words are heavy with dread: “There’ll be murder before it’s finished.” By morning, Mickey is dead—apparently by suicide, but Dollar suspects foul play. As he investigates, Dollar uncovers the hidden heartbreak of a good man forced off the street after twenty years of service, and the complicated home life Mickey kept from his friends. The trail leads Dollar into a tangled web of ex-cons, Chicago gunmen, and a brewing heist targeting the city’s wholesale jewelers. As secrets unravel, Dollar learns the truth about Mickey’s mysterious wife Thelma, her criminal past, and a desperate plot that threatens to blow Hartford sky high. In a pulse-pounding climax, vengeance and sacrifice collide on the city’s midnight streets. “The Mickey McQueen Matter” is a moving tribute to a loyal policeman, a gritty tale of loyalty, blackmail, and the cost of conscience—classic storytelling from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67006115Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:42:02 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 14, 1951 When beloved Hartford beat cop Mickey McQueen calls Johnny Dollar late at night, his words are heavy with dread: “There’ll be murder before it’s finished.” By morning, Mickey is dead—apparently by suicide, but Dollar...When beloved Hartford beat cop Mickey McQueen calls Johnny Dollar late at night, his words are heavy with dread: “There’ll be murder before it’s finished.” By morning, Mickey is dead—apparently by suicide, but Dollar suspects foul play. As he investigates, Dollar uncovers the hidden heartbreak of a good man forced off the street after twenty years of service, and the complicated home life Mickey kept from his friends. The trail leads Dollar into a tangled web of ex-cons, Chicago gunmen, and a brewing heist targeting the city’s wholesale jewelers. As secrets unravel, Dollar learns the truth about Mickey’s mysterious wife Thelma, her criminal past, and a desperate plot that threatens to blow Hartford sky high. In a pulse-pounding climax, vengeance and sacrifice collide on the city’s midnight streets. “The Mickey McQueen Matter” is a moving tribute to a loyal policeman, a gritty tale of loyalty, blackmail, and the cost of conscience—classic storytelling from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
]]>1510false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-edward-french-matter-tea-treachery-and-the-shadow-of-the-jungle--66988124Originally Aired: April 7, 1951
When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to Chicago, he’s tasked with looking into the disappearance of Edward French, an American who vanished while managing a tea plantation in British Malaya. What begins as a standard missing person’s case quickly spirals into a labyrinth of danger, suspicion, and betrayal. Dollar arrives in a land under siege by bandits, where every journey is a risk and every ally might be a foe.
On the isolated French estate, Johnny encounters Catherine French, a wife dressed for a cocktail party but living in fear, and Keith Stewart, the charming manager of the neighboring plantation whose secret relationship with Catherine is impossible to ignore. As guerrilla violence rages through the night, Dollar suspects the key to the mystery lies closer to home than anyone admits.
In a tense night of gunfire, confessions, and personal reckoning, secrets unravel: a love triangle, a presumed murder, and a shocking revelation that Edward French may not be as dead as everyone believed. In the shadow of the jungle, motives blur and survival is never guaranteed.
Join Johnny Dollar for a suspenseful tale of love, jealousy, and the high price of a cup of tea in “The Edward French Matter”—an unforgettable episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66988124Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:49:22 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: April 7, 1951 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to Chicago, he’s tasked with looking into the disappearance of Edward French, an American who vanished while managing a tea plantation in British Malaya. What begins as...Originally Aired: April 7, 1951
When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to Chicago, he’s tasked with looking into the disappearance of Edward French, an American who vanished while managing a tea plantation in British Malaya. What begins as a standard missing person’s case quickly spirals into a labyrinth of danger, suspicion, and betrayal. Dollar arrives in a land under siege by bandits, where every journey is a risk and every ally might be a foe.
On the isolated French estate, Johnny encounters Catherine French, a wife dressed for a cocktail party but living in fear, and Keith Stewart, the charming manager of the neighboring plantation whose secret relationship with Catherine is impossible to ignore. As guerrilla violence rages through the night, Dollar suspects the key to the mystery lies closer to home than anyone admits.
In a tense night of gunfire, confessions, and personal reckoning, secrets unravel: a love triangle, a presumed murder, and a shocking revelation that Edward French may not be as dead as everyone believed. In the shadow of the jungle, motives blur and survival is never guaranteed.
Join Johnny Dollar for a suspenseful tale of love, jealousy, and the high price of a cup of tea in “The Edward French Matter”—an unforgettable episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1503false90fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jackie-cleaver-matter-witness-on-the-run-truth-in-the-shadows--66975568

When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is hired by a West Coast adjuster to locate Jackie Cleaver, the beneficiary of a $40,000 policy, he quickly discovers she’s more than just hard to find—she’s a woman living in constant fear. What begins as a routine search for a missing claimant unravels into a tense manhunt involving syndicate hitmen, false identities, and a deadly West Coast secret. As Dollar follows a trail through small Connecticut towns and shadowy hotel lobbies, he learns that Jackie was the key witness in a major syndicate trial—and the mob hasn’t forgotten.


With violence erupting and an old case coming back to haunt everyone involved, Dollar must navigate lies, double-crosses, and a final deadly confrontation just to get the truth. In this suspenseful episode, the real story behind Jackie Cleaver’s disappearance comes to light: a brave woman forced into hiding by the criminals she helped bring to justice, and a relentless investigator determined to do the right thing—even when the line between ally and enemy blurs.


A taut web of suspense, loyalty, and danger—this is one of Johnny Dollar’s most personal cases yet.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66975568Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:46:45 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 31, 1951 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is hired by a West Coast adjuster to locate Jackie Cleaver, the beneficiary of a $40,000 policy, he quickly discovers she’s more than just hard to find—she’s a woman living...

When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is hired by a West Coast adjuster to locate Jackie Cleaver, the beneficiary of a $40,000 policy, he quickly discovers she’s more than just hard to find—she’s a woman living in constant fear. What begins as a routine search for a missing claimant unravels into a tense manhunt involving syndicate hitmen, false identities, and a deadly West Coast secret. As Dollar follows a trail through small Connecticut towns and shadowy hotel lobbies, he learns that Jackie was the key witness in a major syndicate trial—and the mob hasn’t forgotten.


With violence erupting and an old case coming back to haunt everyone involved, Dollar must navigate lies, double-crosses, and a final deadly confrontation just to get the truth. In this suspenseful episode, the real story behind Jackie Cleaver’s disappearance comes to light: a brave woman forced into hiding by the criminals she helped bring to justice, and a relentless investigator determined to do the right thing—even when the line between ally and enemy blurs.


A taut web of suspense, loyalty, and danger—this is one of Johnny Dollar’s most personal cases yet.
]]>1830false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-stanley-springs-matter-smuggling-silence-and-a-deadly-desert-secret--66947634When Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the isolated desert town of Stanley Springs, he expects to quietly investigate a suspicious letter accusing the Stanley Springs Company of illegal activity across the Mexican border. What he finds is a company town under tight control, where strangers are viewed with suspicion and secrets are buried deep beneath the dust.
With the help of Anne Salazar, a club singer with her own reasons to be afraid, Johnny uncovers a smuggling ring trafficking narcotics hidden in cotton shipments. But as he closes in on the truth, an informant is found dead—his murder staged as suicide—and Johnny himself becomes a prisoner, watched by men who will do anything to keep him silent. In a tense standoff with the company’s ruthless manager, Norman Steger, Johnny risks everything to save Anne and bring the operation to justice.
“The Stanley Springs Matter” is a gripping story of corruption, courage, and the high price of telling the truth in a town where the law serves those in power—and no one leaves without permission.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66947634Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:15:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 10, 1951 When Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the isolated desert town of Stanley Springs, he expects to quietly investigate a suspicious letter accusing the Stanley Springs Company of illegal activity across the Mexican...When Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the isolated desert town of Stanley Springs, he expects to quietly investigate a suspicious letter accusing the Stanley Springs Company of illegal activity across the Mexican border. What he finds is a company town under tight control, where strangers are viewed with suspicion and secrets are buried deep beneath the dust.
With the help of Anne Salazar, a club singer with her own reasons to be afraid, Johnny uncovers a smuggling ring trafficking narcotics hidden in cotton shipments. But as he closes in on the truth, an informant is found dead—his murder staged as suicide—and Johnny himself becomes a prisoner, watched by men who will do anything to keep him silent. In a tense standoff with the company’s ruthless manager, Norman Steger, Johnny risks everything to save Anne and bring the operation to justice.
“The Stanley Springs Matter” is a gripping story of corruption, courage, and the high price of telling the truth in a town where the law serves those in power—and no one leaves without permission.]]>1803false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-celia-woodstock-matter-lies-love-and-a-vanishing-bride--66939967

When 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 withdrawals, and a mysterious name: Sprague.


The investigation quickly spirals into violence when Johnny is ambushed in the Woodstock home, leaving Celia gravely wounded and her husband dead. As the police and Johnny race to untangle the web, the truth emerges: Celia is a bigamist, still married to the dangerous Emil Sprague, who has hunted her down for money and revenge. In a gripping climax, Johnny and the police corner Sprague in a desperate standoff, while Celia, fighting for her life, confesses the tragic secrets that doomed her new happiness.


A tale of double lives, blackmail, and a past that refuses to stay buried—this is one of the most suspenseful cases in the Johnny Dollar files.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66939967Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:30:21 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: March 3, 1951 When 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,...

When 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 withdrawals, and a mysterious name: Sprague.


The investigation quickly spirals into violence when Johnny is ambushed in the Woodstock home, leaving Celia gravely wounded and her husband dead. As the police and Johnny race to untangle the web, the truth emerges: Celia is a bigamist, still married to the dangerous Emil Sprague, who has hunted her down for money and revenge. In a gripping climax, Johnny and the police corner Sprague in a desperate standoff, while Celia, fighting for her life, confesses the tragic secrets that doomed her new happiness.


A tale of double lives, blackmail, and a past that refuses to stay buried—this is one of the most suspenseful cases in the Johnny Dollar files.
]]>1801false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jarvis-wilder-matter-a-ranch-a-rifle-and-a-widow-s-secret--66889494
When 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 ranch hand withholding the truth, and Alma herself seemingly at peace behind bars, the real story behind the fatal shooting begins to unravel. Meticulous forensic work and sharp questioning lead to a shocking revelation: the shot that killed Jarvis was not fired by the woman in custody. As the truth emerges, Dollar must navigate a tangle of cruelty, fear, and twisted loyalty in this haunting tale of control and desperation in the Old West. A dark and emotionally powerful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66889494Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:20:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: February 24, 1951 When 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...
When 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 ranch hand withholding the truth, and Alma herself seemingly at peace behind bars, the real story behind the fatal shooting begins to unravel. Meticulous forensic work and sharp questioning lead to a shocking revelation: the shot that killed Jarvis was not fired by the woman in custody. As the truth emerges, Dollar must navigate a tangle of cruelty, fear, and twisted loyalty in this haunting tale of control and desperation in the Old West. A dark and emotionally powerful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1803false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-david-rockey-matter-a-sailor-s-fortune-a-murder-in-the-shadows--66889425
In 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 force, elusive witnesses, and conflicting accounts, Johnny fights to uncover the truth. As he pieces together a hazy night of rum and rage, a crucial clue—a hidden knife with a single set of fingerprints—brings a tragic clarity. Caught between a new life of unimaginable wealth and a grim past mistake, Rockey’s fate hangs in the balance. A gripping tale of memory, guilt, and the high cost of justice unfolds in this unforgettable episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66889425Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:10:08 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 20, 1951 In 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...
In 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 force, elusive witnesses, and conflicting accounts, Johnny fights to uncover the truth. As he pieces together a hazy night of rum and rage, a crucial clue—a hidden knife with a single set of fingerprints—brings a tragic clarity. Caught between a new life of unimaginable wealth and a grim past mistake, Rockey’s fate hangs in the balance. A gripping tale of memory, guilt, and the high cost of justice unfolds in this unforgettable episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1801false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-port-o-call-matter-robbery-ruses-and-a-cabby-s-secret--66879809
When 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 cab driver, Joe Geyer, whose distraught wife insists on his innocence. As more bodies begin to surface—including that of Geyer and another cabbie—Johnny uncovers a carefully planned operation orchestrated by a trio of ex-cons and a handful of desperate locals. In a thrilling final confrontation during a fierce San Francisco storm, Johnny and the police close in on the gang, but not without loss. A gritty tale of loyalty, desperation, and justice unfolds in this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66879809Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:09:27 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: January 13, 1951 When 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...
When 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 cab driver, Joe Geyer, whose distraught wife insists on his innocence. As more bodies begin to surface—including that of Geyer and another cabbie—Johnny uncovers a carefully planned operation orchestrated by a trio of ex-cons and a handful of desperate locals. In a thrilling final confrontation during a fierce San Francisco storm, Johnny and the police close in on the gang, but not without loss. A gritty tale of loyalty, desperation, and justice unfolds in this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1840false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leland-blackburn-matter-secrets-behind-southern-grace--66872640
When 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, Barbara, becomes a suspect, her past with Johnny complicating the case further. But a surprising confession from Mrs. Blackburn and a daring solo showdown bring the true culprits—drug peddlers manipulating the Blackburn family—into the light. This gripping tale weaves together pride, addiction, and betrayal in a case only Johnny Dollar could untangle.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66872640Sun, 06 Jul 2025 02:37:39 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: December 16, 1950 When 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...
When 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, Barbara, becomes a suspect, her past with Johnny complicating the case further. But a surprising confession from Mrs. Blackburn and a daring solo showdown bring the true culprits—drug peddlers manipulating the Blackburn family—into the light. This gripping tale weaves together pride, addiction, and betrayal in a case only Johnny Dollar could untangle.]]>1691false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woodward-manila-matter-shadows-over-the-south-pacific--66827694
In 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, and a suspicious schooner captain with secrets of his own. With island rebels, betrayal, and a tragic love affair clouding the case, Johnny races against time to uncover the truth before the money—and the real culprit—disappear forever. An atmospheric and suspenseful journey unfolds in this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66827694Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:55:40 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally Aired: November 25, 1950 In 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...
In 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, and a suspicious schooner captain with secrets of his own. With island rebels, betrayal, and a tragic love affair clouding the case, Johnny races against time to uncover the truth before the money—and the real culprit—disappear forever. An atmospheric and suspenseful journey unfolds in this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1841false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nora-faulkner-matter--66782565
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 suicide raise more questions than answers. As Johnny digs deeper, secrets come to light—about Nora’s unhappy marriage, her husband’s mental instability, and a desperate attempt to manipulate fate with life insurance. The investigation races toward a tragic showdown in the Nevada desert, revealing motives driven by love, guilt, and psychological torment. A haunting case of suspicion and heartbreak unfolds in this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66782565Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:01:11 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally 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...
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 suicide raise more questions than answers. As Johnny digs deeper, secrets come to light—about Nora’s unhappy marriage, her husband’s mental instability, and a desperate attempt to manipulate fate with life insurance. The investigation races toward a tragic showdown in the Nevada desert, revealing motives driven by love, guilt, and psychological torment. A haunting case of suspicion and heartbreak unfolds in this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>1801false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-adam-kegg-matter-a-jilted-lover-s-revenge--66685023Originally 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 lead to Montclair, New Jersey—where he encounters a suspicious musician with a v-shaped facial scar and ties to Kegg’s wife. As the investigation deepens, Dollar uncovers a motive not rooted in greed, but in heartbreak and revenge. In a dramatic climax, a jilted former lover reveals he orchestrated the theft to frame the woman who betrayed him. A complex web of jealousy, love, and deception unfolds in this emotionally charged episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66685023Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:04:44 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally 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...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 lead to Montclair, New Jersey—where he encounters a suspicious musician with a v-shaped facial scar and ties to Kegg’s wife. As the investigation deepens, Dollar uncovers a motive not rooted in greed, but in heartbreak and revenge. In a dramatic climax, a jilted former lover reveals he orchestrated the theft to frame the woman who betrayed him. A complex web of jealousy, love, and deception unfolds in this emotionally charged episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.]]>17201950s,adam,crime,danny,dollar,drama,insurance,investigator,jealousy,jewel,johnny,kegg,montclair,mystery,old,radio,revenge,stevens,theft,timefalse71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-queen-anne-pistols-matter-murder-blackmail-and-the-ghost-of-a-duke--66644677Originally 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 uncovers the truth: the pistols were once owned by the Duke of Pembroke—victim of a two-year-old unsolved murder. Now, an undercover inspector from Scotland Yard is playing blackmailer to trap the guilty parties, and Johnny finds himself a pawn in a very deadly game. Will justice prevail, or will another body hit the floor?

Cast:
Edmund O’Brien (Johnny Dollar), Ben Wright, Bill Conrad, Dick Ryan, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O’Herlihy, Tyler McVeigh]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66644677Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:51 +0000OTR.FM NetworkOriginally 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....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 uncovers the truth: the pistols were once owned by the Duke of Pembroke—victim of a two-year-old unsolved murder. Now, an undercover inspector from Scotland Yard is playing blackmailer to trap the guilty parties, and Johnny finds himself a pawn in a very deadly game. Will justice prevail, or will another body hit the floor?

Cast:
Edmund O’Brien (Johnny Dollar), Ben Wright, Bill Conrad, Dick Ryan, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O’Herlihy, Tyler McVeigh]]>18031950sradio,bostonmystery,bridgemystery,carbonmonoxideplot,cbsradio,classicsuspense,detectiveseries,femmefatale,goldenageradio,goldkeyclue,hiddencottage,insuranceinvestigation,jealousyandrevenge,johnnydollar,murderdisguised,oldtimeradio,radiodrama,secretsandlies,suspiciousdeath,yourstrulyjohnnydollarfalse70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-joan-sebastian-matter-secrets-beneath-the-surface--66467456

Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Bob Sweeney, Theodore Von Eltz, Wally Mayer, Jack Kruschen, Ben Wright
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66467456Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:35:33 +0000OTR.FM NetworkWhen 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...

Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Bob Sweeney, Theodore Von Eltz, Wally Mayer, Jack Kruschen, Ben Wright
]]>17661950sradio,bostonmystery,bridgemystery,carbonmonoxideplot,cbsradio,classicsuspense,detectiveseries,femmefatale,goldenageradio,goldkeyclue,hiddencottage,insuranceinvestigation,jealousyandrevenge,johnnydollar,murderdisguised,oldtimeradio,radiodrama,secretsandlies,suspiciousdeath,yourstrulyjohnnydollarfalse69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jack-madigan-matter-secrets-in-the-attic--66347632
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, John Dehner, Jeanette Nolan, Howard McNear, Larry Dobkin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66347632Sat, 31 May 2025 07:30:32 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny 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...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, John Dehner, Jeanette Nolan, Howard McNear, Larry Dobkin]]>18031950sradio,atticsecrets,broadwaysecrets,cbsradio,classicsuspense,detectiveseries,fireandforgery,goldenageradio,hauntedmansion,hiddenpast,identitytwist,insuranceinvestigation,jackmadigan,jewelheist,johnnydollar,mysterymanor,newenglandmystery,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,vintagecrimefalse68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yankee-pride-matter-sabotage-in-singapore--66009775Yankee 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 falsified documents, Johnny must risk everything to stop the operation and expose the powerful man behind it all.
 
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Bob Sweeney, Theodore Von Eltz, Bill Johnstone, Wally Mayer, Jack Kruschen, Ben Wright]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66009775Fri, 09 May 2025 04:37:04 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny 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...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 falsified documents, Johnny must risk everything to stop the operation and expose the powerful man behind it all.
 
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Bob Sweeney, Theodore Von Eltz, Bill Johnstone, Wally Mayer, Jack Kruschen, Ben Wright]]>18011950sradio,briberyandmurder,cargosabotage,cbsradio,classicsuspense,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,goldheist,hiddenpower,insuranceinvestigation,internationalsmuggling,johnnydollar,majordixon,maritimedrama,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,shippingfraud,singaporemystery,vintagecrime,yankeepridefalse67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-richard-splain-matter-no-body-no-alibi--65909565Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Raymond Burr, Howard McNear, Lorene Tuttle, Jeanette Nolan, Parley Baer]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65909565Sun, 04 May 2025 21:19:22 +0000OTR.FM NetworkWhen 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...Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Raymond Burr, Howard McNear, Lorene Tuttle, Jeanette Nolan, Parley Baer]]>18541950sradio,addictunderworld,cbsradio,classicsuspense,detectiveseries,drugsmuggling,falseconfession,familysecrets,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,modelships,murdermystery,narcoticstrade,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,revengeplot,richardsplain,twistedalibi,vintagecrimefalse66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-howard-caldwell-matter-the-price-of-protection--65767790
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Lorene Tuttle, John McIntire, Bob Sweeney, High Averbach, Gene Bates, Jeanette Nolan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767790Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:40:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny 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...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Lorene Tuttle, John McIntire, Bob Sweeney, High Averbach, Gene Bates, Jeanette Nolan]]>17291950sradio,betrayalandmurder,brokendreams,cbsradio,classicsuspense,crimeandredemption,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,hiddentruths,howardcaldwell,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,missingpersoncase,motherandsondrama,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,sanfranciscomystery,tragiclove,wealthandsecretsfalse65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-virginia-beach-matter-death-comes-to-the-shore--65767774
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Gene Bates, High Averbach, Howard McNear]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767774Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:40:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny 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...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Gene Bates, High Averbach, Howard McNear]]>17781950sradio,betrayalandmurder,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,coastalmystery,dangerousescapee,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,hiddensecrets,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,justiceserved,lifeinsuranceplot,mentalinstitutionescape,murdermystery,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,vintagecrime,virginiabeachfalse64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trans-pacific-import-export-company-flames-of-deceit--65767765
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Tudor Owen, Lillian Biaffe, High Everback, Robert Griffin, Hal March, Dan O’Herlihy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767765Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:35:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny 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...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Tudor Owen, Lillian Biaffe, High Everback, Robert Griffin, Hal March, Dan O’Herlihy]]>17751950sradio,arsoninvestigation,cbsradio,classicsuspense,corporatecorruption,dangerousassignment,deathinhongkong,detectiveseries,firefraud,goldenageradio,highstakescase,hongkongmystery,insuranceinvestigation,internationalintrigue,johnnydollar,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,tragicloss,transpacificcase,vintagecrimefalse63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mickey-mcqueen-matter-murder-on-the-beat--65767739
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Bill Conrad, Ben Wright, Jim Nusser, Dan O’Herlihy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767739Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:31:31 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny 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...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Bill Conrad, Ben Wright, Jim Nusser, Dan O’Herlihy]]>18031950sradio,arsenalheist,cbsradio,classicsuspense,copdrama,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,hartfordmystery,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,justiceformickey,loyaltyandbetrayal,mickeymcqueen,mobblackmail,oldtimeradio,policemystery,radiothriller,tragichero,vintagecrimefalse62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hartford-alliance-matter-ashes-and-alibis--65681484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65681484Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:06:36 +0000OTR.FM NetworkWhen 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...19011950sradio,arsonmystery,blackmailplot,buildingcollapse,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,dangeroussecrets,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,hartfordfire,hiddenpast,highstakesdrama,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,murdercoverup,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,runawayteen,vintagecrimefalse61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blood-river-matter-lynch-mob-justice--65449636
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Bill Conrad, Junius Matthews, Sammy Hill, Clayton Post, Tyler McVeigh, Dave Light, Howard Culver]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65449636Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:16:26 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny 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....
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Bill Conrad, Junius Matthews, Sammy Hill, Clayton Post, Tyler McVeigh, Dave Light, Howard Culver]]>18031950sradio,bloodrivercase,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,coldbloodedmurder,detectiveseries,falseaccusation,goldenageradio,hiddentruths,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,lynchmobjustice,mobviolence,murderinvestigation,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,ruralcrime,smalltownsecrets,westernmysteryfalse60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-henry-j-unger-matter-framed-by-a-ghost--65240843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65240843Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:01:54 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny 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...18011950sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimedrama,detectiveseries,druggedandframed,exgirlfriendmurder,falseaccusation,framedformurder,goldenageradio,henryunger,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,legaldrama,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,revengeplot,twistedjustice,vintagemysteryfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-calgary-matter-a-criminal-mind-unveiled--64927826
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Ted Osborne, Florence Lake, Bill Boucher, Virginia Gregg, John Daner, Terry Kilburn]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64927826Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:21:33 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is pulled into a mysterious payroll robbery in Camden, linked to the secretive Calgary Products case. When an anonymous tip offers to crack the case wide open, Johnny finds himself chasing leads from Bridgeport to Boston, New Haven, and...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Ted Osborne, Florence Lake, Bill Boucher, Virginia Gregg, John Daner, Terry Kilburn]]>17691950sradio,betrayalanddeath,bridgeportmystery,calgarycase,cbsradio,classicsuspense,criminalpsychology,detectiveseries,falseidentities,gannettcase,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigation,intellectualheist,johnnydollar,oldtimeradio,payrollrobbery,perfectcrimetheory,professorturnedcriminal,radiothriller,vintagecrimefalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-belo-horizonte-railroad-tracks-of-deception--64653322
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Bob Griffin, Francis X. Bushman, Anthony Barrett, Martha Wentworth, Joe Duvall, Jack Kruschen, Ted DiCorsia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64653322Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:56:10 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar travels deep into Brazil to investigate a string of deadly train crashes on the Belo-Horizonte Railroad. With four locomotives wrecked and 20 lives lost, the case points to either tragic accidents or cold-blooded sabotage. As Johnny...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Bob Griffin, Francis X. Bushman, Anthony Barrett, Martha Wentworth, Joe Duvall, Jack Kruschen, Ted DiCorsia]]>18011950sradio,braziladventure,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,corruptionandmurder,dangeroustracks,deadlyconspiracy,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,highstakesdrama,industrialgreed,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,miningscandal,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,railroadmystery,trainsabotage,vintagecrimefalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-barbara-james-matter-a-deadly-love-triangle--64412676
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Parley Baer, Jack Moyles, Howard McNear, Stacey Harris, Gene Spaulding, Jane Avello]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64412676Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:49:18 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar heads to Denver to investigate the disappearance—and possible murder—of Barbara James, a young woman who traded Hollywood dreams for marriage to a much older millionaire. As Johnny peels back layers of deception, he finds a tangled web...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Parley Baer, Jack Moyles, Howard McNear, Stacey Harris, Gene Spaulding, Jane Avello]]>18001950sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeandjealousy,dangerousliaisons,denvermystery,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,hiddensecrets,highsocietyscandal,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,lovetriangle,missingperson,murderinvestigation,mysterysolved,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,vintagecrimefalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-london-matter-smuggling-across-the-atlantic--64290337
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Wally Mayer, Virginia Gregg, Herb Butterfield, Dana Herlihy, Tudor Owen, Ben Wright, Alec Harper]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64290337Mon, 10 Feb 2025 02:09:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is sent on a transatlantic voyage to track down a high-stakes narcotics smuggling operation. Posing as an insurance investigator, Johnny boards a luxury liner bound for London, where a shipment of trunks hides more than just expensive...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Wally Mayer, Virginia Gregg, Herb Butterfield, Dana Herlihy, Tudor Owen, Ben Wright, Alec Harper]]>18011950sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeanddeception,dangerouspursuit,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigation,internationalcrime,johnnydollar,londonmystery,narcoticsring,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,scotlandyard,smugglingcase,transatlanticvoyage,undercovermission,vintagecrimefalse54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-arrowcraft-matter-sinking-secrets--64073859
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Gene Bates, Howard McNear, Clayton Post, Harry Bartell, John McIntyre, Jeanette Nolan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64073859Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:57:09 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar heads to Newport Beach, California, to investigate the mysterious sinkings of three Arrowcraft pleasure boats, each with no survivors. With lawsuits piling up and millions in liability at stake, Johnny joins a late-night search at sea to...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Gene Bates, Howard McNear, Clayton Post, Harry Bartell, John McIntyre, Jeanette Nolan]]>17961950sradio,boatingdisaster,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,coastalmystery,crimeinvestigation,detectiveseries,fraudandmurder,goldenageradio,hiddensecrets,highstakesdrama,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,maritimesabotage,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,shipmystery,sinkingships,vintagecrimefalse53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-caligio-diamond-matter-murder-in-the-spotlight--63702664
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Wally Mayer, Jane Webb, Bill Johnstone, Virginia Gregg, Stacey Harris, Bill Boucher, Harry Bartell]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63702664Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:56:33 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is called to Hartford to investigate the theft of the $200,000 Caligio Diamond and the murder of its owner, Charles Benson. As Johnny navigates a labyrinth of suspects, from a grieving daughter to a suspicious lawyer and a scandalous...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Wally Mayer, Jane Webb, Bill Johnstone, Virginia Gregg, Stacey Harris, Bill Boucher, Harry Bartell]]>18011950sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeandbetrayal,detectiveseries,diamondtheft,familysecrets,goldenageradio,greedanddeception,hiddentruths,highstakesdrama,insuranceinvestigation,jewelheist,johnnydollar,murdermystery,mysteryunraveled,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,vintagecrimefalse52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-port-au-prince-matter-cursed-cargo--63596148
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Earl Lee, Willard Waterman, Ted DiCorsia, Charlotte Lawrence, Lou Krugman, Byron Kane, Dick Ryan, Clayton Post]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63596148Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:08:13 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar travels to Haiti to investigate the mysterious death of Ralph Gordon, reportedly the victim of a voodoo curse. Amid swirling superstitions, dangerous confrontations, and scientific revelations, Johnny uncovers a plot involving dry ice,...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Earl Lee, Willard Waterman, Ted DiCorsia, Charlotte Lawrence, Lou Krugman, Byron Kane, Dick Ryan, Clayton Post]]>17831950sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,curseplot,dangeroussecrets,deathanddeception,detectiveseries,familybetrayal,goldenageradio,haitiadventure,hiddenschemes,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,murderandgreed,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,scientifictwist,vintagecrime,voodoomysteryfalse51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earl-chadwick-matter-a-dead-man-s-secrets--63584417
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Walter Burke, Virginia Gregg, John Boehner, Ben Wright, Tudor Owen, Ted Osborne]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63584417Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:46:33 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is sent to Bermuda to track down Earl Chadwick, a man declared dead four years ago after his mysterious disappearance. A chance sighting reopens the case, leading Johnny into a world of stolen money, false identities, and shocking...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Walter Burke, Virginia Gregg, John Boehner, Ben Wright, Tudor Owen, Ted Osborne]]>17801950sradio,bermudamystery,betrayaldrama,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,detectiveseries,falseidentity,fraudinvestigation,goldenageradio,hiddensecrets,highstakescase,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,lifeanddeath,missingpersoncase,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,stolenmoney,vintagecrimefalse50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sidney-rykoff-matter-ransom-and-deception--63524215
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Howard McNear, Howard Culver, Walter Burke, John McIntyre, Bill Gray, Jeanette Nolan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63524215Wed, 01 Jan 2025 02:16:35 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is called in to handle the high-stakes kidnapping of prizefighter Sidney Rykoff. A $25,000 ransom has been paid, but Sidney never returned. With time running out, Johnny uncovers a tangled web of greed, betrayal, and murder involving...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Howard McNear, Howard Culver, Walter Burke, John McIntyre, Bill Gray, Jeanette Nolan]]>16201950sradio,betrayalandgreed,boxingworld,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeinvestigation,dangerousalliances,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,highstakesdrama,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,kidnappingmystery,murdermystery,oldtimeradio,prizefightercase,radiothriller,ransomplot,vintagecrimefalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-harold-trandem-matter-murder-and-millions--63473428
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, James Eagles, Ted Osborne, Ed Max, Gloria Blondell, Raymond Burr, Ida Rhys-Marron, Junius Matthews]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63473428Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:33:15 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar travels to Los Angeles to investigate an attempted murder on wealthy Harold Trandem. When Trandem is fatally poisoned, Johnny uncovers a deadly love triangle involving Trandem’s wife, Mabel, and his secret lover, Lila. As the body count...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, James Eagles, Ted Osborne, Ed Max, Gloria Blondell, Raymond Burr, Ida Rhys-Marron, Junius Matthews]]>1800false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-able-tackett-matter-jungle-shadows--63404281
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Maria Palmer, Tudor Owen, Raul Chavez, Ben Wright, Chris Kraft, Dan O'Herlihy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63404281Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:40:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar travels to the wilds of Borneo to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Abel Tackett, a man shrouded in legend and menace. As Johnny delves into the untamed jungle, he uncovers a trail of hostility, fear, and fractured lives left...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Maria Palmer, Tudor Owen, Raul Chavez, Ben Wright, Chris Kraft, Dan O'Herlihy]]>17111950sradio,abeltackett,betrayalandfear,borneoadventure,cbsradio,classicsuspense,dangerousexpedition,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,headhunterdrama,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,junglemystery,lostinjungle,missingperson,oldtimeradio,psychologicalmystery,radiothriller,tropicaldanger,vintagecrimefalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-carasa-a-family-s-dark-secret--63403830
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, High Everback, Joseph Kern, Bill Johnstone, Bill Conrad, Martha Wentworth, Sarah Selby, Howard McNair, Virginia Gregg]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63403830Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:35:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar investigates the tragic murder of Pearl Carasa, a troubled young woman entangled in a web of family betrayal and crime. Tasked with delivering a $5,000 insurance payout to her estranged mother, Johnny uncovers a shocking underworld...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, High Everback, Joseph Kern, Bill Johnstone, Bill Conrad, Martha Wentworth, Sarah Selby, Howard McNair, Virginia Gregg]]>18011950sradio,ambitionandregret,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeandbetrayal,dangerousconnections,detectiveseries,familydrama,familysecrets,goldenageradio,highsocietycrime,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,narcoticsring,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,redemptionstory,socialitescandal,vintagecrimefalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-ten-o-eight-missing-freight--63403809
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Ted DiCorsia, Pat McGeehan, Harold Durenforth, John Dayner, Bill Boucher, Gene Bates, Clayton Post]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63403809Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:29:43 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar investigates a puzzling railroad heist involving a freight car on the Atlantic Central Railway. When $300,000 worth of cargo, including a barrel of jeweler’s rouge, goes missing, Johnny uncovers a trail of deceit, betrayal, and murder....
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Ted DiCorsia, Pat McGeehan, Harold Durenforth, John Dayner, Bill Boucher, Gene Bates, Clayton Post]]>18031950sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeandbetrayal,crimedrama,dangerouspursuit,detectiveseries,freightcarmystery,goldenageradio,heistadventure,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,missingjewels,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,railroadheist,railroadmystery,vintagecrimefalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-first-helpers-steel-and-sacrifice--63294967
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Joe Forte, Junius Matthews, Jack Petruzzi, Raymond Burr, Jack Crucian, Kay Stewart, Peggy Weber]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63294967Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar heads to Pittsburgh to investigate a string of mysterious deaths at Cornell Steel, where experienced workers are meeting untimely ends in the open hearth furnaces. As Johnny goes undercover, he uncovers a tense workplace ruled by fear,...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Joe Forte, Junius Matthews, Jack Petruzzi, Raymond Burr, Jack Crucian, Kay Stewart, Peggy Weber]]>17671950sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeinvestigation,dangerousjobs,desperationandsurvival,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,humancost,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,labortension,murderandgreed,oldtimeradio,openhearthdeaths,radiothriller,steelmillmystery,vintagecrime,workplacedramafalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-big-red-schoolhouse-corruption-exposed--63294962
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Victor Perrin, Elliot Reid, High Aberback, Clayton Post, Bill Conrad, Virginia Gregg, Willer Waterman]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63294962Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar travels to Manhattan, Nebraska, to investigate the suspicious destruction of the town's new high school in a fiery collapse. What begins as a case of structural failure turns into a tangled web of corruption, payoffs, and murder...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Victor Perrin, Elliot Reid, High Aberback, Clayton Post, Bill Conrad, Virginia Gregg, Willer Waterman]]>18031950sradio,buildingcollapse,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,corruptiondrama,crimeinvestigation,detectiveseries,fireandfraud,goldenageradio,greedanddeceit,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,oldtimeradio,politicalcorruption,radiothriller,schoolhousemystery,smalltownmystery,townscandal,vintagecrimefalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-village-scene-matter-the-missing-masterpiece--63294948
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Charles McGraw, Walter Burke, Lillian Biaffe, Robert Griffin, James Nusser, Joan Banks, Tyler McVeigh]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63294948Mon, 16 Dec 2024 04:55:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar heads to Boston to recover a stolen painting valued at $250,000, but the investigation uncovers a web of deception, ambition, and betrayal. Between a struggling gallery owner, an ambitious daughter, and a wealthy collector with ulterior...
Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Charles McGraw, Walter Burke, Lillian Biaffe, Robert Griffin, James Nusser, Joan Banks, Tyler McVeigh]]>18011950sradio,ambitionandbetrayal,artgallerymystery,arttheft,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimedrama,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,greedanddeception,highstakescase,insuranceinvestigation,intrigueatart,johnnydollar,masterpiecedrama,missingmasterpiece,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,vintagecrimefalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-wrote-himself-to-death-a-writer-s-last-chapter--63294927
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Lorene Tuttle, Larry Dobkin, Bill Boucher, Bill Gray, Jack Kruschen, Herb Butterfield]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63294927Sun, 15 Dec 2024 04:50:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar investigates a haunting case involving Stuart Palmer, a struggling writer whose life insurance policy becomes a deadly mystery. When Palmer takes out a $100,000 policy and is later implicated in a series of crimes, Johnny uncovers a...
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Lorene Tuttle, Larry Dobkin, Bill Boucher, Bill Gray, Jack Kruschen, Herb Butterfield]]>15931950sradio,ambitiouswriter,artisticbetrayal,broadwaydreams,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeandart,crimedrama,desperationcase,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,highstakesdrama,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,lifeinsuranceplot,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,vintagecrime,writermysteryfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-eighty-five-little-minks-a-cold-heist--63157530
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Harry Bartell, Joseph Kearns, Hans Conried, Bill Johnstone, Howard McNear, Gloria Blondell]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63157530Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:30:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar tackles one of his trickiest cases yet when 85 mink coats, valued at $300,000, vanish from a department store's fur vault. As Johnny digs into the daring theft, he encounters a wounded night watchman, a suspicious fur manager, and a...
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Harry Bartell, Joseph Kearns, Hans Conried, Bill Johnstone, Howard McNear, Gloria Blondell]]>18011950sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,clevertwists,crimedrama,detectiveseries,furvaultmystery,goldenageradio,highstakescase,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,minkheist,missingminks,murderinvestigation,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,storeheist,suspensedrama,vintagecrimefalse40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alec-jefferson-the-youthful-millionaire--63157321
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Michael Ann Barrett, Ed Max, Tony Barrett]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63157321Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:25:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar dives into the dangerous world of oil wildcatters when he investigates the disappearance of Alec Jefferson, a young millionaire with more enemies than friends. As Johnny uncovers a web of deceit involving fake marriages, deadly...
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Michael Ann Barrett, Ed Max, Tony Barrett]]>1768false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bodyguard-to-the-late-robert-w-perry-explosive-deals--63157231
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Walter Burke, Gene Bates, Joe Duvall, Ted DiCorsia, Joyce McCluskey, Raymond Burr]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63157231Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:20:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar’s latest assignment takes him to New York City to protect insurance policyholder Robert W. Perry, but the case turns deadly when Perry becomes the victim of a cleverly rigged booby trap. As Johnny digs deeper, he uncovers a tangled web...
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Walter Burke, Gene Bates, Joe Duvall, Ted DiCorsia, Joyce McCluskey, Raymond Burr]]>17421950sradio,bodyguarddrama,boobytrap,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,corporatedeceit,crimedrama,dangeroussecrets,detectiveseries,explosivemystery,fakeidentity,goldenageradio,highstakes,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,officemurder,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,vintagecrimefalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-archaeologist-the-disappearance-of-bruce-lambert--63157217
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Lillian Bias, Martin Yarborough, William Conrad, Elliot Reid, Robert Griffin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63157217Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:20:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is on the case of missing archaeologist Bruce Lambert, whose disappearance is tied to ancient Egyptian relics and a sinister plot involving narcotics smuggling. As Johnny tracks Lambert through New York City, he encounters deceitful...
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Lillian Bias, Martin Yarborough, William Conrad, Elliot Reid, Robert Griffin]]>18281950sradio,ancienthistory,archaeologistmystery,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeinvestigation,dangerousrelics,detectiveseries,egyptianrelics,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,missingperson,narcoticsplot,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,scarabchase,twelfthdynasty,vintageadventurefalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gravedigger-s-spades-a-reptilian-legacy--63157203
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Lillian Bias, Martin Yarborough, William Conrad, Elliot Reid, Robert Griffin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63157203Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:15:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar investigates a bizarre case in High Bridge, North Dakota, involving eccentric policyholders, Mr. and Mrs. Arbuthnot Trump. The elderly couple, convinced of humanity's impending doom, plans to fund their apocalyptic vision by leaving...
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Lillian Bias, Martin Yarborough, William Conrad, Elliot Reid, Robert Griffin]]>18061950sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeinvestigation,dangerousinheritance,detectiveseries,eccentricinheritance,goldenageradio,highbridgecase,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,mysterydrama,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,reptilianlegacy,snakemystery,strangecase,vintageadventurefalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-s-s-malay-trader-death-and-deception-at-sea--63157191
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Lillian Bias, Martin Yarborough, William Conrad, Elliot Reid, Robert Griffin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63157191Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:10:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar goes undercover as an ordinary seaman aboard the S.S. Malay Trader to investigate suspected insurance fraud involving a shipment of crude rubber. What begins as a simple assignment unravels into a deadly conspiracy when murder, sabotage,...
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Lillian Bias, Martin Yarborough, William Conrad, Elliot Reid, Robert Griffin]]>18041950sradio,adventuredrama,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classiccrime,conspiracyatsea,cruderubber,dangerousvoyage,detectiveseries,fraudinvestigation,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,maritimemystery,murderatsea,oldtimeradio,radiodrama,seaadventure,shipwreckmystery,vintagesuspensefalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-takes-a-working-day-the-loyal-b-martin-matter--63091056
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Irene Tedrow, Walter Burke, Ted de Corsia, John Boehner, Jean Bates, Ed Begley
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63091056Sat, 07 Dec 2024 08:40:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is sent to investigate the mysterious murder of wealthy recluse Loyal B. Martin, a man with plenty of enemies and a twisted web of family secrets. From a jealous housekeeper to a manipulative brother and a seemingly carefree widow,...
Cast Members: Edmund O’Brien, Irene Tedrow, Walter Burke, Ted de Corsia, John Boehner, Jean Bates, Ed Begley
]]>18011950sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimedrama,crimeinvestigation,detectiveseries,doublecross,familysecrets,goldenageradio,hiddenmotives,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,longrangekiller,murdermystery,oldtimeradio,shotgunclues,vintagedrama,vintagethriller,wealthandgreedfalse134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-department-store-swindle-santa-s-deadly-game--63091049
Cast Members: Charles Russell, Jane Avello, Georgia Ellis, Marlene Ames, Parley Bear, Paul Dubov, Connie Crowder]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63091049Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:35:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar takes on a seemingly straightforward case of department store swindling during the Christmas rush but soon finds himself tracking a murderer disguised as Santa Claus. Amid the holiday chaos, a little girl’s bravery provides a critical...
Cast Members: Charles Russell, Jane Avello, Georgia Ellis, Marlene Ames, Parley Bear, Paul Dubov, Connie Crowder]]>18011940sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,christmascrime,christmasmystery,classicsuspense,crimeinvestigation,departmentstore,detectiveseries,festivethriller,goldenageradio,holidaydrama,holidaysuspense,johnnydollar,murdermystery,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,santaswindle,storechaos,vintageadventurefalse130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haiti-adventure-voodoo-and-betrayal--63090955
Cast Members: Charles Russell, Betty Lou Gerson, Sylvia Sims, Ben Wright, Ken Christie, Howard Culver, Dawes Butler, Tim Graham
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63090955Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:35:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar journeys to the exotic island of Haiti to investigate a bizarre case involving a wealthy playboy, a mysterious voodoo curse, and a suspicious death threat. Ralph Gordon, isolated on his yacht, is spiraling toward doom, but is it...
Cast Members: Charles Russell, Betty Lou Gerson, Sylvia Sims, Ben Wright, Ken Christie, Howard Culver, Dawes Butler, Tim Graham
]]>17921940sradio,betrayalstory,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classiccrime,detectiveseries,exoticadventure,goldenageradio,greedanddeceit,haitimystery,insuranceinvestigation,islandadventure,johnnydollar,murderplot,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,suspensedrama,vintagesuspense,voodoocurse,yachtintriguefalse129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-circus-animal-show-diamonds-in-the-dark--63090943
Cast Members: Charles Russell, Lynn Allen, Larry Dobkin, Bill Conrad, Parley Bear
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63090943Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:30:07 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar's assignment to protect a black leopard at Maximilian Sandro's Animal Show turns into a perilous hunt for hidden diamonds. When a murderous thief and a fake heiress infiltrate the circus, Johnny uncovers a web of deception involving...
Cast Members: Charles Russell, Lynn Allen, Larry Dobkin, Bill Conrad, Parley Bear
]]>18181940sradio,africanadventure,blackleopard,cbsradio,charlesrussell,circuscrime,circusmystery,classicsuspense,crimeinvestigation,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,hiddendiamonds,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,leopardescape,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,stolenjewels,vintageadventure,wildanimaldramafalse128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bodyguard-to-anne-connolly-love-and-danger--63090928
Cast Members: Charles Russell, Betty Lou Gerson, Sandra Gould, Bill Johnstone, John Dana, Bill Conrad
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63090928Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:30:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar heads to Milwaukee to protect Anne Connolly, a woman fearing for her life after her violent ex-fiancé, Neil Graftor, escapes from a mental hospital. What starts as a straightforward bodyguard assignment soon spirals into a deadly game of...
Cast Members: Charles Russell, Betty Lou Gerson, Sandra Gould, Bill Johnstone, John Dana, Bill Conrad
]]>17701940sradio,betrayalstory,bodyguarddrama,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classiccrime,crimeinvestigation,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,hiddendeceptions,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,loveanddanger,mentalhospitalescape,milwaukeedrama,obsessiontale,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,suspensemystery,vintagesuspensefalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-skull-canyon-mine-a-deadly-strike--63090923
Cast: Charles Russell, Dora Singleton, John Dana, Willard Waterman, Fred Howard, Don Diamond]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63090923Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:25:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar journeys to the remote deserts of Arizona to investigate suspicious activities at the Skull Canyon Mine. With profits plummeting and suspicions of illegal operations, Johnny uncovers a scheme involving stolen gold, hidden smelters, and...
Cast: Charles Russell, Dora Singleton, John Dana, Willard Waterman, Fred Howard, Don Diamond]]>18111940sradio,canyonconflict,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicdrama,crimeinvestigation,deadlybetrayals,desertadventure,doublecross,goldenageradio,goldminemystery,hiddensmelter,johnnydollar,miningscandal,mysterydrama,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,skullcanyon,suspenseseries,vintagesuspensefalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-melanie-carter-matter-rocking-the-old-doll-to-sleep--63090915
Cast: Charles Russell, Mary Schiff, DJ Thompson, Tom Holland, Clark Gordon, Larry Dobkin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63090915Sun, 01 Dec 2024 19:25:06 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar dives into a twisted tale of family betrayal and dark secrets in Boston's Beacon Hill. Hired by the elderly Melanie Carter to investigate her suspicious niece and nephew, Johnny discovers a tangled web of blackmail, murder attempts, and...
Cast: Charles Russell, Mary Schiff, DJ Thompson, Tom Holland, Clark Gordon, Larry Dobkin]]>17791940sradio,beaconhilldrama,blackmailplot,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicthriller,crimeinvestigation,detectiveseries,familybetrayal,familymystery,goldenageradio,hiddensecrets,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,murdermystery,oldtimeradio,radiodrama,suspenseseries,vintagesuspensefalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-island-of-tin-yutan-a-south-sea-adventure--63083503
Cast: Charles Russell, Mary Schiff, DJ Thompson, Tom Holland, Clark Gordon, Willard Waterman, Larry Dobkin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63083503Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:33:44 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar's latest assignment takes him to the remote and perilous island of Tin-Yutan in the South Seas. Tasked with investigating a $350,000 insurance claim involving missing pearl divers and brutal murders, Johnny faces ruthless criminals,...
Cast: Charles Russell, Mary Schiff, DJ Thompson, Tom Holland, Clark Gordon, Willard Waterman, Larry Dobkin]]>17801940sradio,adventuredrama,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimeinvestigation,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigation,islandintrigue,johnnydollar,junglemystery,maritimemystery,mysterydrama,oldtimeradio,pearldiving,radiothriller,remoteisland,southseaadventure,treasurehuntfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-little-man-who-wasn-t-all-there-a-deadly-obsession--63055358 
Cast: Charles Russell, Jane Ovello, Martha Wentworth, Paul Dubois, Gigi Pearson, Larry Dobkin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63055358Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:08:36 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is tasked with solving a series of suspicious deaths linked to an unhinged policyholder, James Yarbo. Each death is marked by cryptic letters sent to an insurance company, hinting at Yarbo’s twisted revenge scheme. As Johnny digs deeper,... 
Cast: Charles Russell, Jane Ovello, Martha Wentworth, Paul Dubois, Gigi Pearson, Larry Dobkin]]>17751940sradio,boobytraps,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicthriller,collectorofcrime,crimedrama,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,homicideinvestigation,insuranceinvestigator,johnnydollar,justiceserved,macabremystery,murderinvestigation,oldtimeradio,radiodrama,suspensemystery,vintagesuspense,yarbocasefalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/witness-witness-a-dangerous-game--63022979 
Cast: Charles Russell, Ed Mack, Paul Dubov, Sidney Miller, Jim Nusser, Georgia Ellis]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63022979Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:36:50 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar takes on a high-stakes investigation to track down two missing witnesses in a case against notorious racketeer Leo Porcina. With $50,000 in bail bonds on the line, Johnny navigates a treacherous path of lies, betrayal, and murder. When... 
Cast: Charles Russell, Ed Mack, Paul Dubov, Sidney Miller, Jim Nusser, Georgia Ellis]]>17851940sradio,bailbondcase,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimedrama,dangerousmission,detectiveseries,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,justiceserved,missingwitness,murdermystery,oldtimeradio,racketeermystery,radiothriller,suspensedrama,witnesssearchfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-otto-schmedlich-the-deadly-prescription--62995303Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar for mystery, danger, and justice served.
 
Cast: Charles Russell, Willard Waterman, Betty Lou Gerson, Larry Dobkin, Paul Dubov, Georgia Ellis, Edmund McDonald]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62995303Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:02:24 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar uncovers a dark medical malpractice scheme involving the sinister Dr. Otto Schmedlich. When malpractice claims lead to suspicions of criminal activity, Johnny digs deeper into a web of narcotics, blackmail, and murder. With lives and...Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar for mystery, danger, and justice served.
 
Cast: Charles Russell, Willard Waterman, Betty Lou Gerson, Larry Dobkin, Paul Dubov, Georgia Ellis, Edmund McDonald]]>17991940sradio,blackmailplot,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicsuspense,crimedrama,crimeinvestigation,dangerousdoctors,detectiveseries,doctormalpractice,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,medicalcrime,medicalmystery,murdermystery,narcoticscase,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,suspensedramafalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-racehorse-piledriver-death-in-the-stable--62982444 
Cast: Charles Russell, Bill Conrad, Dora Singleton, Jerry Housner, Herb Butterfield, Hal March]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62982444Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:18:35 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is drawn into a web of deceit and danger when he investigates a high-stakes insurance policy on a prized racehorse named Piledriver. Set against the backdrop of Chicago’s racing circuit, Johnny must unravel a sinister plot involving a... 
Cast: Charles Russell, Bill Conrad, Dora Singleton, Jerry Housner, Herb Butterfield, Hal March]]>17861940sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,chicagoadventure,classiccrime,crimedrama,fraudinvestigation,goldenageradio,horseracing,insurancefraud,johnnydollar,murdermystery,oldtimeradio,piledriver,racehorsedrama,racehorsemystery,radiodetective,stablefire,suspenseseries,vintagedramafalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fishing-boat-affair-a-sunken-mystery--62919605 
Cast: Charles Russell, Willard Waterman, Junius Matthews, Edmund McDonald, Georgia Ellis, Larry Dobkin, Paul Dubois]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62919605Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:14:09 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar dives into dangerous waters in this thrilling episode. Tasked with investigating the mysterious loss of two fishing boats, Johnny uncovers a tangled web of fraud, murder, and smuggled gold off the California coast. With shady suspects,... 
Cast: Charles Russell, Willard Waterman, Junius Matthews, Edmund McDonald, Georgia Ellis, Larry Dobkin, Paul Dubois]]>18031940sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classiccrime,coastaldrama,crimeinvestigation,deepseainvestigation,detectiveseries,fishingboatmystery,goldenageradio,insurancefraud,johnnydollar,marineadventure,mysterydrama,oldtimeradio,radiothriller,shipwreckmystery,smuggledgold,suspensedrama,vintageadventurefalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-search-for-michelle-mystery-in-boston--62828825 
Cast: Charles Russell, Bill Boucher, Myra Marsh, Dick Ryan, Larry Dobkin, Charles Seal, Dorothy Lovett]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62828825Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:11:57 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is on the trail of a missing policyholder, Michelle March, but what begins as a routine insurance investigation quickly escalates into a deadly game of cat and mouse. In the shadow of Boston’s Bunker Hill Monument, Johnny finds himself... 
Cast: Charles Russell, Bill Boucher, Myra Marsh, Dick Ryan, Larry Dobkin, Charles Seal, Dorothy Lovett]]>18011940sradio,bostonmystery,bunkerhill,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classiccrime,detectivestory,gangsterdrama,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigator,johnnydollar,michellemarch,missingperson,mysteryseries,oldtimeradio,radiodrama,radiothriller,stolenmoney,vintageadventure,vintagesuspensefalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-expiring-nickels-egyptian-jackpot--62679816 
Cast: Charles Russell, Georgia Ellis, Jack Edwards, Parley Bear, Paul DuBois]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62679816Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:36:43 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar races against time to clear the name of an innocent man set to hang in Cairo for a crime he didn’t commit. With a dying witness, a murder weapon, and a stowaway with her own secrets, Johnny finds himself entangled in a high-stakes game... 
Cast: Charles Russell, Georgia Ellis, Jack Edwards, Parley Bear, Paul DuBois]]>18031940sradio,cairodrama,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicdrama,crimeinvestigation,crimethriller,detectiveshow,egyptadventure,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigator,intrigue,johnnydollar,murdermystery,mysterydrama,oldtimeradio,radioseries,radiosuspense,vintageadventure,vintagedetectivefalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/out-of-the-fire-the-prize-hog-bodyguard--62679810 
Cast: Charles Russell, Parley Bear, Sammy Hill, John Danaer, Junius Matthews, Anne Morrison, Jack Krushin, Paul Dubow, Pinto Colvig]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62679810Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:00:15 +0000OTR.FM NetworkJohnny Dollar is sent to the Carver County Fair to protect a prized hog, Rosie Baron of Iowa, insured for $25,000. What starts as a seemingly simple assignment turns into chaos when a diamond brooch is stolen, a local sheriff complicates matters, and... 
Cast: Charles Russell, Parley Bear, Sammy Hill, John Danaer, Junius Matthews, Anne Morrison, Jack Krushin, Paul Dubow, Pinto Colvig]]>17861940sradio,cbsradio,charlesrussell,classicdrama,classicradio,comedymystery,crimecomedy,detectiveshow,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigator,jewelheist,johnnydollar,oldtimeradio,pigstory,radiomystery,radioseries,suspenseshow,swineadventure,vintagedrama,vintagehumorfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/johnny-dollar-takes-on-the-case-of-bonnie-goodwin--62679809Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, freelance investigator Johnny Dollar is hired by an unusual client, King Hart, who isn’t exactly in the insurance business. Hart, a former convict with a vested interest in finding his missing girl, Bonnie Goodwin, brings Johnny into a case with unexpected complications. Hart, portrayed with a hardened demeanor, needs Johnny to locate Bonnie to change the beneficiary on an insurance policy. Johnny follows her trail through a network of shady hotels and seedy bars in Chicago, uncovering a web of deceit and danger.
 
With his signature wit, Johnny navigates a maze of dubious characters, including Bonnie’s unsavory associates, and encounters twists that put him directly in harm’s way. But even as the trail leads to Bonnie’s murder, Johnny must piece together the clues left behind to discover the true motivations behind Hart’s desperate search. This classic episode is filled with intrigue, danger, and the relentless determination that makes Johnny Dollar a fan favorite in the golden age of radio drama.
 
Keywords: “Johnny Dollar Murder Ain’t Minor,” “Johnny Dollar 1949 episode,” “Yours Truly Johnny Dollar insurance investigation,” “Chicago mystery radio drama,” “Charles Russell Johnny Dollar,” “classic radio detective episode,” “Bonnie Goodwin mystery episode.”
 
Tune in to Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar as Johnny unravels the truth in “Murder Ain’t Minor”—an unforgettable tale of danger, deceit, and the relentless pursuit of justice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62679809Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:44:11 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, freelance investigator Johnny Dollar is hired by an unusual client, King Hart, who isn’t exactly in the insurance business. Hart, a former convict with a vested interest in finding his missing...Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, freelance investigator Johnny Dollar is hired by an unusual client, King Hart, who isn’t exactly in the insurance business. Hart, a former convict with a vested interest in finding his missing girl, Bonnie Goodwin, brings Johnny into a case with unexpected complications. Hart, portrayed with a hardened demeanor, needs Johnny to locate Bonnie to change the beneficiary on an insurance policy. Johnny follows her trail through a network of shady hotels and seedy bars in Chicago, uncovering a web of deceit and danger.
 
With his signature wit, Johnny navigates a maze of dubious characters, including Bonnie’s unsavory associates, and encounters twists that put him directly in harm’s way. But even as the trail leads to Bonnie’s murder, Johnny must piece together the clues left behind to discover the true motivations behind Hart’s desperate search. This classic episode is filled with intrigue, danger, and the relentless determination that makes Johnny Dollar a fan favorite in the golden age of radio drama.
 
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Tune in to Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar as Johnny unravels the truth in “Murder Ain’t Minor”—an unforgettable tale of danger, deceit, and the relentless pursuit of justice.]]>17731949,bonniegoodwin,chicago,classic,crime,detective,drama,freelancer,goldenage,insurance,intrigue,investigation,johnnydollar,missingperson,murder,mystery,noir,radio,radioepisode,suspensefalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-took-the-taxis-for-a-ride--62517462Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Charles Russell stars as Johnny Dollar, the clever and quick-witted insurance investigator who tracks down missing vehicles and uncovers a web of deception. The story opens with Dollar investigating the disappearance of a dozen taxis, only to discover their connection to a priceless artifact known as the “Scarlet Madonna.” As the plot unfolds, listeners are introduced to “Fat Stuff,” a character inspired by Sydney Greenstreet’s iconic roles, bringing the classic noir vibe into play. Writers Paul Dudley and Alan Botzer skillfully intertwine suspense and intrigue, while Leith Stevens’ music heightens the tension at every turn.
 
With twists that echo the famed mystery of The Maltese Falcon, Johnny encounters a sultry femme fatale, a reformed bootlegger, and a series of suspects who keep him guessing. As he follows the clues across New York’s streets, Dollar’s trademark expense-account narrative style adds humor and authenticity, capturing the 1949 noir detective atmosphere perfectly. This captivating episode combines mystery, drama, and suspense, as Johnny Dollar once again delivers justice and keeps listeners hanging on every word.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62517462Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:46:26 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn the classic episode “Who Took the Taxis for a Ride?” from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Charles Russell stars as Johnny Dollar, the clever and quick-witted insurance investigator who tracks down missing vehicles and uncovers a web of deception. The...Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Charles Russell stars as Johnny Dollar, the clever and quick-witted insurance investigator who tracks down missing vehicles and uncovers a web of deception. The story opens with Dollar investigating the disappearance of a dozen taxis, only to discover their connection to a priceless artifact known as the “Scarlet Madonna.” As the plot unfolds, listeners are introduced to “Fat Stuff,” a character inspired by Sydney Greenstreet’s iconic roles, bringing the classic noir vibe into play. Writers Paul Dudley and Alan Botzer skillfully intertwine suspense and intrigue, while Leith Stevens’ music heightens the tension at every turn.
 
With twists that echo the famed mystery of The Maltese Falcon, Johnny encounters a sultry femme fatale, a reformed bootlegger, and a series of suspects who keep him guessing. As he follows the clues across New York’s streets, Dollar’s trademark expense-account narrative style adds humor and authenticity, capturing the 1949 noir detective atmosphere perfectly. This captivating episode combines mystery, drama, and suspense, as Johnny Dollar once again delivers justice and keeps listeners hanging on every word.]]>17681949,cabs,classicradio,crime,detective,detectivefiction,insurance,investigation,jewel,jeweltheft,johnnydollar,missingcars,mystery,newyork,noir,radio,scarletmadonna,suspense,taxisfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-of-barton-drake--62406057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62406057Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:07:47 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn “The Case of Barton Drake,” Johnny Dollar is tasked with tracking down Barton Drake, a man who disappeared seven years ago and is on the verge of being declared legally dead. As the clock ticks towards Drake’s official demise, Johnny follows a lead...17651949mystery,1949radiodrama,actionandmystery,bartondrakecase,cbsmystery,charlesrussell,classicdetectiveshows,insurancefraud,insuranceinvestigator,johnnydollar,missingpersoncase,oldtimeradiodrama,pauldudleywriter,radiodetectives,richardsanvilledirector,vintageradiofalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-of-the-hundred-thousand-dollar-legs--62329683Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, originally airing on April 15, 1949, freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads to Hollywood for a unique assignment: to protect the $100,000 insurance policy on a movie star’s legs. What starts as a straightforward bodyguard job quickly turns into a murder investigation when the star, Marilyn Major, is found dead, her famous legs intact but her life tragically cut short.
 
Johnny is thrust into a web of deception and danger, navigating the glamorous yet treacherous world of Hollywood. His investigation takes him through a tangle of love letters, suspicious characters, and hidden motives, all while trying to clear his own name after being framed by a mysterious woman. As the bodies pile up and the suspects close in, Johnny must rely on his wits and a bit of luck to unravel the truth behind the murder.
 
Featuring Charles Russell as Johnny Dollar and the skillful direction of Richard Sanville, this episode combines the charm of 1940s Hollywood with the gripping suspense that defines Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Listeners are treated to a thrilling mix of high-stakes insurance, noir-style intrigue, and sharp dialogue, making this a standout entry in the series.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62329683Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:06:10 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn this intriguing episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, originally airing on April 15, 1949, freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads to Hollywood for a unique assignment: to protect the $100,000 insurance policy on a movie star’s legs....Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, originally airing on April 15, 1949, freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads to Hollywood for a unique assignment: to protect the $100,000 insurance policy on a movie star’s legs. What starts as a straightforward bodyguard job quickly turns into a murder investigation when the star, Marilyn Major, is found dead, her famous legs intact but her life tragically cut short.
 
Johnny is thrust into a web of deception and danger, navigating the glamorous yet treacherous world of Hollywood. His investigation takes him through a tangle of love letters, suspicious characters, and hidden motives, all while trying to clear his own name after being framed by a mysterious woman. As the bodies pile up and the suspects close in, Johnny must rely on his wits and a bit of luck to unravel the truth behind the murder.
 
Featuring Charles Russell as Johnny Dollar and the skillful direction of Richard Sanville, this episode combines the charm of 1940s Hollywood with the gripping suspense that defines Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Listeners are treated to a thrilling mix of high-stakes insurance, noir-style intrigue, and sharp dialogue, making this a standout entry in the series.]]>17441949radiodrama,cbsbroadcast,charlesrussell,classicdetective,classicradio,detectivestory,filmnoir,goldenageradio,highstakes,hollywoodcrime,hollywoodmurder,insurancefraud,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,murdermystery,mysterythriller,radiodramafans,suspenseradio,vintagemysteryfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-stolen-portrait-of-the-duke-of-massen--62264888Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Johnny Dollar heads to post-war London to solve a high-stakes art theft. The priceless portrait of the Duke of Massen has disappeared, and Johnny is tasked with recovering it. What begins as a simple case of stolen art quickly spirals into a dangerous investigation filled with murder, smuggling, and deception. As Johnny navigates London’s criminal underworld, he must outsmart a group of dangerous criminals and untangle a web of intrigue to recover the painting and uncover the truth behind the theft.
 
Featuring the talented Charles Russell as Johnny Dollar, this episode showcases the intense and suspenseful drama that made Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar a standout in the world of radio detective fiction.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62264888Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:49:21 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn this thrilling episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Johnny Dollar heads to post-war London to solve a high-stakes art theft. The priceless portrait of the Duke of Massen has disappeared, and Johnny is tasked with recovering it. What begins as a...Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Johnny Dollar heads to post-war London to solve a high-stakes art theft. The priceless portrait of the Duke of Massen has disappeared, and Johnny is tasked with recovering it. What begins as a simple case of stolen art quickly spirals into a dangerous investigation filled with murder, smuggling, and deception. As Johnny navigates London’s criminal underworld, he must outsmart a group of dangerous criminals and untangle a web of intrigue to recover the painting and uncover the truth behind the theft.
 
Featuring the talented Charles Russell as Johnny Dollar, this episode showcases the intense and suspenseful drama that made Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar a standout in the world of radio detective fiction.]]>1773artcrimes,artheist,cbsradio,charlesrussell,criminalunderworld,detectivefiction,detectiveshow,finearts,highstakes,insuranceinvestigator,investigation,johnnydollar,london,londondetective,murdermystery,postwarcrime,pricelessart,smuggling,stolenpainting,thrillerfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-milford-brooks-iii-matter-a-million-dollar-mystery--62152144 
What begins as a routine insurance investigation soon takes a sinister turn when Johnny discovers that Milford Brooks had debts, gambling habits, and a fiancée he left behind. As Johnny digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, double-crossing, and high-stakes intrigue that leads him from the posh hotels of New York City to its seedy underbelly. With time running out and more questions than answers, can Johnny uncover the truth behind Milford Brooks’ disappearance before it’s too late?
 
Starring Charles Russell as Johnny Dollar, this episode showcases his sharp wit, relentless determination, and the razor-sharp dialogue that made “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar” one of the most popular detective radio dramas of its time. The suspenseful storyline keeps listeners on the edge of their seats, as Johnny navigates a labyrinth of lies, greed, and danger in his quest to solve the Milford Brooks III matter.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62152144Sun, 29 Sep 2024 05:50:26 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn this intriguing episode of “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar,” Johnny investigates a case that revolves around a seemingly wealthy man named Milford Brooks III, who has taken out a $2 million insurance policy with a unique clause: it pays out in full in... 
What begins as a routine insurance investigation soon takes a sinister turn when Johnny discovers that Milford Brooks had debts, gambling habits, and a fiancée he left behind. As Johnny digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, double-crossing, and high-stakes intrigue that leads him from the posh hotels of New York City to its seedy underbelly. With time running out and more questions than answers, can Johnny uncover the truth behind Milford Brooks’ disappearance before it’s too late?
 
Starring Charles Russell as Johnny Dollar, this episode showcases his sharp wit, relentless determination, and the razor-sharp dialogue that made “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar” one of the most popular detective radio dramas of its time. The suspenseful storyline keeps listeners on the edge of their seats, as Johnny navigates a labyrinth of lies, greed, and danger in his quest to solve the Milford Brooks III matter.]]>17731949,classic,crime,detective,drama,episode,insurancefraud,investigation,johnnydollar,march25,milfordbrooks,mystery,old,oldtimeradio,otr,radio,thrillerfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murder-is-a-merry-go-round-carnival-of-death--62099937 
As he digs deeper into the chaotic world of carnivals, Johnny finds himself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, with everyone seemingly harboring secrets. The investigation takes a chilling turn when Johnny learns of a man named Carter Lacy who recently left prison and might be out for revenge against those running the carnival. But is Carter the mastermind, or is he just another pawn in a bigger, more dangerous game?
 
With a cast of suspicious characters, a shadowy history, and a ticking clock, Johnny must unravel the mystery before the merry-go-round stops—and someone else gets hurt.
 
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Tune in to hear how Johnny Dollar navigates the twisted paths of deceit, danger, and murder in this classic episode of “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62099937Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:11:12 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn this thrilling episode of “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar,” freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is tasked with looking into a series of mysterious accidents at the Funfair and Weatherly Carnival Shows. These “accidents” have been leaving a... 
As he digs deeper into the chaotic world of carnivals, Johnny finds himself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, with everyone seemingly harboring secrets. The investigation takes a chilling turn when Johnny learns of a man named Carter Lacy who recently left prison and might be out for revenge against those running the carnival. But is Carter the mastermind, or is he just another pawn in a bigger, more dangerous game?
 
With a cast of suspicious characters, a shadowy history, and a ticking clock, Johnny must unravel the mystery before the merry-go-round stops—and someone else gets hurt.
 
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Tune in to hear how Johnny Dollar navigates the twisted paths of deceit, danger, and murder in this classic episode of “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.”]]>1771false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-robert-perry-case-explosive-motives-and-dangerous-affairs--62069779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62069779Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:37:32 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is assigned to protect businessman Robert Perry, but things quickly go wrong when Perry is blown to pieces shortly after Johnny arrives. With a beautiful...17731949mystery,charlesrussell,classicradio,classicsuspense,crimemystery,detectivestory,goldenageradio,insuranceinvestigation,johnnydollar,markwarnow,murdermystery,noirdrama,oldtimeradio,pauldudley,radiocrime,radiothriller,richardsanville,robertperrycase,vintagedetective,yourstrulyjohnnydollarfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-slow-boat-from-china-johnny-dollar-s-singapore-adventure--62002488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62002488Tue, 17 Sep 2024 23:01:04 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn this thrilling episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Johnny sets sail for Singapore to expedite a shipment of tin, only to find himself entangled in a web of mystery. Everyone is searching for a mysterious "it," but what could it be? With a cast...17541949radio,charlesrussell,classicdetective,johnnydollar,markwarnow,noirdetective,oldtimeradio,pauldudley,radiocrime,radiodrama,radiomystery,richardsanville,singaporemystery,slowboatfromchina,vintageradio,yourstrulyjohnnydollarfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-parakoff-policy-johnny-dollar-s-first-case-of-murder-and-mystery--61784092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61784092Mon, 16 Sep 2024 02:53:16 +0000OTR.FM NetworkIn this inaugural episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Johnny tackles "The Parakoff Policy" case, filled with mystery, murder, and deception. A routine insurance investigation quickly spirals into a web of intrigue involving a seductive widow, a...1773charles,classic,crime,detective,dollar,dudley,johnny,mystery,old,parakoff,paul,policy,radio,richard,russell,sanville,time,truly,vintage,yoursfalse11full