https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-marlowe-files--6817040enTrue CrimeCopyright OTRPODShttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aeaddb8a562534560209f6388c3717a2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-marlowe-files--6817040Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:02:13 +0000OTRPODSOTRPODSinfo@blkventures.usWelcome to The Marlow Files, a show that brings you classic noir detective stories from the golden age of radio. Rediscover the hard-boiled world of Raymond Chandler's iconic private eye through these re-broadcasts of the beloved radio program. First...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cardinal-murder-case--71469561Philo Vance #41, "Cardinal Murder Case,"
Tony Cardinal, a former racket boss turned would-be gentleman, is attempting to transform himself into a respectable member of society with the help of his English butler, Jamesy. Living in luxury with a dozen English-cut suits and carefully learning proper etiquette, Tony is spending money lavishly on his new lifestyle while pursuing a romantic relationship with a woman named Lola. Jamesy patiently coaches his employer on the finer points of proper speech and deportment, though Tony's rough edges still show through his enthusiasm for his new life.
When Lola calls to arrange an evening drive, she expresses concern about someone who dislikes Tony intensely—a man named Al Bailey, whom Tony dismisses as a skunk not worth worrying about. Despite Tony's casual attitude toward this potential threat, the mention of an enemy from his criminal past hints at danger lurking beneath the surface of his reformed existence, setting the stage for the trouble that's about to unfold.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469561Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 19, 1949 Philo Vance #41, "Cardinal Murder Case," Tony Cardinal, a former racket boss turned would-be gentleman, is attempting to transform himself into a respectable member of society with the help of his English butler,...Philo Vance #41, "Cardinal Murder Case,"
Tony Cardinal, a former racket boss turned would-be gentleman, is attempting to transform himself into a respectable member of society with the help of his English butler, Jamesy. Living in luxury with a dozen English-cut suits and carefully learning proper etiquette, Tony is spending money lavishly on his new lifestyle while pursuing a romantic relationship with a woman named Lola. Jamesy patiently coaches his employer on the finer points of proper speech and deportment, though Tony's rough edges still show through his enthusiasm for his new life.
When Lola calls to arrange an evening drive, she expresses concern about someone who dislikes Tony intensely—a man named Al Bailey, whom Tony dismisses as a skunk not worth worrying about. Despite Tony's casual attitude toward this potential threat, the mention of an enemy from his criminal past hints at danger lurking beneath the surface of his reformed existence, setting the stage for the trouble that's about to unfold.]]>1615false441fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/green-girls-murder-case--71469558Philo Vance #40, "Green Girls Murder Case," begins with shocking news over the radio: Jane Green, daughter of wealthy merchant Eric Green, has been found stabbed to death near her home around midnight. The police are completely baffled, with Sergeant Heath admitting that a lack of clues may hinder the investigation. Neither Jane's distraught parents nor her sister Penny can provide any motive for the brutal killing, leaving authorities at a standstill.
When District Attorney Markham calls Vance, the conversation takes an unexpected turn. Despite the mysterious nature of the case, Markham insists he won't need Vance's help, claiming that Sergeant Heath and his men will eventually find something. Vance, however, senses something is amiss. As he confides to his secretary Miss Williams, Markham clearly doesn't want him involved in this investigation, and Vance believes he knows exactly why. What secret is Markham trying to protect, and what connection might the District Attorney have to the Green family murder?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469558Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 12, 1949 Philo Vance #40, "Green Girls Murder Case," begins with shocking news over the radio: Jane Green, daughter of wealthy merchant Eric Green, has been found stabbed to death near her home around midnight. The police are...Philo Vance #40, "Green Girls Murder Case," begins with shocking news over the radio: Jane Green, daughter of wealthy merchant Eric Green, has been found stabbed to death near her home around midnight. The police are completely baffled, with Sergeant Heath admitting that a lack of clues may hinder the investigation. Neither Jane's distraught parents nor her sister Penny can provide any motive for the brutal killing, leaving authorities at a standstill.
When District Attorney Markham calls Vance, the conversation takes an unexpected turn. Despite the mysterious nature of the case, Markham insists he won't need Vance's help, claiming that Sergeant Heath and his men will eventually find something. Vance, however, senses something is amiss. As he confides to his secretary Miss Williams, Markham clearly doesn't want him involved in this investigation, and Vance believes he knows exactly why. What secret is Markham trying to protect, and what connection might the District Attorney have to the Green family murder?]]>1621false440fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/movie-murder-case--71469240Philo Vance #39, "Movie Murder Case," takes listeners behind the scenes of a troubled Western film production where tensions run as high as the balcony stunts. Art Ingram, a demanding and difficult leading man with 70 Westerns to his credit, clashes with director Ed Hadey and the crew during the filming of a dangerous fight scene. As the cameras roll and stunt doubles perform treacherous falls, Art's caustic complaints about the script, his co-star Joyce, and everyone around him create a powder keg atmosphere on set. The antagonism reaches a chilling peak when Joyce cryptically remarks that she wishes Art had taken the dangerous balcony fall himself, adding ominously that perhaps he wouldn't have gotten back up.
When the volatile mix of Hollywood egos, dangerous stunts, and bitter resentments culminates in murder, the urbane detective Philo Vance must navigate the complex web of grudges and motives among cast and crew. With no shortage of suspects who despised the victim, Vance faces the challenge of determining which member of this fractious film production turned their anger into deadly action.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469240Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 5, 1949 Philo Vance #39, "Movie Murder Case," takes listeners behind the scenes of a troubled Western film production where tensions run as high as the balcony stunts. Art Ingram, a demanding and difficult leading man with 70...Philo Vance #39, "Movie Murder Case," takes listeners behind the scenes of a troubled Western film production where tensions run as high as the balcony stunts. Art Ingram, a demanding and difficult leading man with 70 Westerns to his credit, clashes with director Ed Hadey and the crew during the filming of a dangerous fight scene. As the cameras roll and stunt doubles perform treacherous falls, Art's caustic complaints about the script, his co-star Joyce, and everyone around him create a powder keg atmosphere on set. The antagonism reaches a chilling peak when Joyce cryptically remarks that she wishes Art had taken the dangerous balcony fall himself, adding ominously that perhaps he wouldn't have gotten back up.
When the volatile mix of Hollywood egos, dangerous stunts, and bitter resentments culminates in murder, the urbane detective Philo Vance must navigate the complex web of grudges and motives among cast and crew. With no shortage of suspects who despised the victim, Vance faces the challenge of determining which member of this fractious film production turned their anger into deadly action.]]>1607false439fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-hat-murder-case--71469238Philo Vance #38, "High Hat Murder Case," opens with an unexpected visit to Philo Vance's office. Sarah Payton, a plain-spoken 34-year-old woman, arrives with an extraordinary request. After a lifetime of being overlooked and ignored, she recently inherited a substantial fortune, which brought her a year of happiness. Now she believes someone intends to murder her, but rather than seeking protection, she makes a shocking proposition: she wants to pay Vance not to investigate her murder should it occur. She calmly explains that she wants her would-be killer to escape justice, particularly if he manages to elude the police.
Vance, accustomed to unusual cases, finds himself confronted with the strangest request of his career. When he refuses to accept her bizarre offer, Sarah Payton remains unfazed. Despite Vance's attempts to learn the identity of her potential murderer, she refuses to cooperate, reasoning that since he won't help her protect the killer, she has no obligation to assist him. The mystery deepens as Vance must determine whether this enigmatic woman is genuinely in danger or if something more complex is at play.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469238Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 29, 1949 Philo Vance #38, "High Hat Murder Case," opens with an unexpected visit to Philo Vance's office. Sarah Payton, a plain-spoken 34-year-old woman, arrives with an extraordinary request. After a lifetime of being...Philo Vance #38, "High Hat Murder Case," opens with an unexpected visit to Philo Vance's office. Sarah Payton, a plain-spoken 34-year-old woman, arrives with an extraordinary request. After a lifetime of being overlooked and ignored, she recently inherited a substantial fortune, which brought her a year of happiness. Now she believes someone intends to murder her, but rather than seeking protection, she makes a shocking proposition: she wants to pay Vance not to investigate her murder should it occur. She calmly explains that she wants her would-be killer to escape justice, particularly if he manages to elude the police.
Vance, accustomed to unusual cases, finds himself confronted with the strangest request of his career. When he refuses to accept her bizarre offer, Sarah Payton remains unfazed. Despite Vance's attempts to learn the identity of her potential murderer, she refuses to cooperate, reasoning that since he won't help her protect the killer, she has no obligation to assist him. The mystery deepens as Vance must determine whether this enigmatic woman is genuinely in danger or if something more complex is at play.]]>1616false438fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-willow-murder-case--71469236Philo Vance #37, "White Willow Murder Case,"
When stockbroker Stuart Ames takes a phone call from his sweetheart Dawn while conducting business, he has no idea his day is about to take a deadly turn. After arranging an evening rendezvous with Dawn, Ames receives an unwelcome visit from Mr. LeRoy, a client who has lost everything—$150,000—on Ames' recommendation to invest heavily in White Willow refineries. LeRoy mortgaged all his possessions based on Ames' assurance that the stock was solid, but with no merger materializing and the stock plummeting 15 points, LeRoy is ruined and furious.
As LeRoy's rage intensifies, he makes a chilling declaration: somebody is going to take this loss lying down, and it won't be him. The confrontation between the desperate, bankrupt investor and the smooth-talking broker sets the stage for murder, drawing the sophisticated detective Philo Vance into a case where financial ruin and deadly revenge collide in the high-stakes world of Wall Street speculation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469236Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 22, 1949 Philo Vance #37, "White Willow Murder Case," When stockbroker Stuart Ames takes a phone call from his sweetheart Dawn while conducting business, he has no idea his day is about to take a deadly turn. After arranging...Philo Vance #37, "White Willow Murder Case,"
When stockbroker Stuart Ames takes a phone call from his sweetheart Dawn while conducting business, he has no idea his day is about to take a deadly turn. After arranging an evening rendezvous with Dawn, Ames receives an unwelcome visit from Mr. LeRoy, a client who has lost everything—$150,000—on Ames' recommendation to invest heavily in White Willow refineries. LeRoy mortgaged all his possessions based on Ames' assurance that the stock was solid, but with no merger materializing and the stock plummeting 15 points, LeRoy is ruined and furious.
As LeRoy's rage intensifies, he makes a chilling declaration: somebody is going to take this loss lying down, and it won't be him. The confrontation between the desperate, bankrupt investor and the smooth-talking broker sets the stage for murder, drawing the sophisticated detective Philo Vance into a case where financial ruin and deadly revenge collide in the high-stakes world of Wall Street speculation.]]>1617false437fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/million-dollar-murder-case--71469233Philo Vance #36, "Million Dollar Murder Case,"
The wealthy and paranoid Mr. Simmons has transformed his mansion into a fortress, complete with a ten-foot wall, an elaborate electric eye alarm system, and a cliff protecting the rear. As he proudly demonstrates his security measures to his new caretaker Harold, Simmons reveals the depth of his fear, believing that numerous enemies from his ruthless business dealings may seek revenge. He trusts no one completely, not even Harold, and keeps a gun on him at all times for protection from his own household. Despite his fortress and weapons, Simmons claims to finally feel safe and at ease, looking forward to spending his remaining years in this burglar-proof sanctuary.
However, Simmons' confidence in his impenetrable defenses may be misplaced. He mentions his loyal secretary Betty Jannis, who stands to inherit a considerable fortune upon his death, and hints at suspicious connections involving a mysterious Mr. Clease. As the paranoid millionaire boasts that nobody can reach him in his secure estate, the stage is set for a classic locked-room mystery that will require Philo Vance's considerable deductive skills to unravel.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469233Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 15, 1949 Philo Vance #36, "Million Dollar Murder Case," The wealthy and paranoid Mr. Simmons has transformed his mansion into a fortress, complete with a ten-foot wall, an elaborate electric eye alarm system, and a cliff...Philo Vance #36, "Million Dollar Murder Case,"
The wealthy and paranoid Mr. Simmons has transformed his mansion into a fortress, complete with a ten-foot wall, an elaborate electric eye alarm system, and a cliff protecting the rear. As he proudly demonstrates his security measures to his new caretaker Harold, Simmons reveals the depth of his fear, believing that numerous enemies from his ruthless business dealings may seek revenge. He trusts no one completely, not even Harold, and keeps a gun on him at all times for protection from his own household. Despite his fortress and weapons, Simmons claims to finally feel safe and at ease, looking forward to spending his remaining years in this burglar-proof sanctuary.
However, Simmons' confidence in his impenetrable defenses may be misplaced. He mentions his loyal secretary Betty Jannis, who stands to inherit a considerable fortune upon his death, and hints at suspicious connections involving a mysterious Mr. Clease. As the paranoid millionaire boasts that nobody can reach him in his secure estate, the stage is set for a classic locked-room mystery that will require Philo Vance's considerable deductive skills to unravel.]]>1609false436fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/curtain-call-murder-case--71469230Philo Vance #35, "Curtain Call Murder Case,"
As curtain time approaches at a Broadway theater, aging actor Richard West prepares for his entrance with the help of his dresser Al, carefully concealing the gray in his hair. His pre-show routine is violently interrupted when Jean, a desperate young blonde woman, bursts into his dressing room demanding that West make good on his broken promises. He had sworn to secure her both a part in the current production and a future in pictures, but has failed to deliver. Betrayed and furious, Jean produces a bottle of acid from her handbag, threatening to destroy the vain actor's face so he'll never deceive another woman. After a struggle, West manages to wrest the bottle away from her.
Jean storms out with an ominous promise to return and "really play for keeps," leaving West to compose himself before going on stage. With a theater full of suspects, wounded pride, and a dangerous threat hanging over the production, the stage is set for murder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469230Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 8, 1949 Philo Vance #35, "Curtain Call Murder Case," As curtain time approaches at a Broadway theater, aging actor Richard West prepares for his entrance with the help of his dresser Al, carefully concealing the gray in his...Philo Vance #35, "Curtain Call Murder Case,"
As curtain time approaches at a Broadway theater, aging actor Richard West prepares for his entrance with the help of his dresser Al, carefully concealing the gray in his hair. His pre-show routine is violently interrupted when Jean, a desperate young blonde woman, bursts into his dressing room demanding that West make good on his broken promises. He had sworn to secure her both a part in the current production and a future in pictures, but has failed to deliver. Betrayed and furious, Jean produces a bottle of acid from her handbag, threatening to destroy the vain actor's face so he'll never deceive another woman. After a struggle, West manages to wrest the bottle away from her.
Jean storms out with an ominous promise to return and "really play for keeps," leaving West to compose himself before going on stage. With a theater full of suspects, wounded pride, and a dangerous threat hanging over the production, the stage is set for murder.]]>1614false435fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listless-murder-case--71469228Philo Vance #34, "Listless Murder Case,"
A seemingly legitimate charity operation masks a sinister fraud scheme orchestrated by the calculating Mr. Miller and his assistant Donald. As donations pour in totaling $130,000 in less than two weeks, Miller reveals his criminal enterprise: only a fraction of the money collected for Consolidated Charities actually reaches those in need, while he pockets the rest. The scheme depends on maintaining the facade of legitimacy through Morton Gary, a prominent citizen serving as chairman whose name on their letterhead ensures public trust. When Donald voices concern about what might happen if Gary discovers the truth, Miller's chilling response suggests he's prepared to silence the chairman permanently.
The tension escalates when Elise Avery, one of Miller's operatives, calls in celebrating a five-thousand-dollar contribution from an unsuspecting donor. As the fraud deepens and the stakes grow higher, Miller's cryptic warning that Gary will "never finish" if he starts talking hints at murder. The stage is set for Philo Vance to untangle this web of charitable deception before Miller makes good on his deadly threat.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469228Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 1, 1949 Philo Vance #34, "Listless Murder Case," A seemingly legitimate charity operation masks a sinister fraud scheme orchestrated by the calculating Mr. Miller and his assistant Donald. As donations pour in totaling...Philo Vance #34, "Listless Murder Case,"
A seemingly legitimate charity operation masks a sinister fraud scheme orchestrated by the calculating Mr. Miller and his assistant Donald. As donations pour in totaling $130,000 in less than two weeks, Miller reveals his criminal enterprise: only a fraction of the money collected for Consolidated Charities actually reaches those in need, while he pockets the rest. The scheme depends on maintaining the facade of legitimacy through Morton Gary, a prominent citizen serving as chairman whose name on their letterhead ensures public trust. When Donald voices concern about what might happen if Gary discovers the truth, Miller's chilling response suggests he's prepared to silence the chairman permanently.
The tension escalates when Elise Avery, one of Miller's operatives, calls in celebrating a five-thousand-dollar contribution from an unsuspecting donor. As the fraud deepens and the stakes grow higher, Miller's cryptic warning that Gary will "never finish" if he starts talking hints at murder. The stage is set for Philo Vance to untangle this web of charitable deception before Miller makes good on his deadly threat.]]>1607false434fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/herringbone-murder-case--71469223Philo Vance #33, "Herringbone Murder Case," opens in an upscale dress shop where proprietor Miss Payne confronts her employee Claire Collins with damning evidence of embezzlement. After dismissing a customer, Mrs. Wentworth, Miss Payne coldly reveals she knows Claire has been stealing from the business, siphoning off profits totaling $12,465. Despite Claire's protests that she needed the money and promises to repay it, Miss Payne delivers an ultimatum: produce the full amount by Saturday or face criminal charges.
The confrontation leaves Claire in a desperate situation with only days to come up with an impossible sum of money. As the scene closes, Claire ominously suggests she may need to find "another way out" of her predicament, setting the stage for the mystery that will unfold. With Miss Payne's unforgiving demand and Claire's darkly ambiguous response, the episode promises a tense investigation into whatever deadly consequences follow from this volatile confrontation in the refined world of high-end fashion.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469223Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: February 22, 1949 Philo Vance #33, "Herringbone Murder Case," opens in an upscale dress shop where proprietor Miss Payne confronts her employee Claire Collins with damning evidence of embezzlement. After dismissing a customer, Mrs....Philo Vance #33, "Herringbone Murder Case," opens in an upscale dress shop where proprietor Miss Payne confronts her employee Claire Collins with damning evidence of embezzlement. After dismissing a customer, Mrs. Wentworth, Miss Payne coldly reveals she knows Claire has been stealing from the business, siphoning off profits totaling $12,465. Despite Claire's protests that she needed the money and promises to repay it, Miss Payne delivers an ultimatum: produce the full amount by Saturday or face criminal charges.
The confrontation leaves Claire in a desperate situation with only days to come up with an impossible sum of money. As the scene closes, Claire ominously suggests she may need to find "another way out" of her predicament, setting the stage for the mystery that will unfold. With Miss Payne's unforgiving demand and Claire's darkly ambiguous response, the episode promises a tense investigation into whatever deadly consequences follow from this volatile confrontation in the refined world of high-end fashion.]]>1618false433fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/butler-murder-case--71469218Philo Vance #32, "Butler Murder Case," opens with a chilling scene in a dentist's office that quickly transforms from routine to deadly. Dr. Michael receives what appears to be an ordinary patient complaining of a toothache, but the visitor reveals himself as an enforcer for the mysterious Professor Powell. The thug delivers a stark ultimatum: pay ten thousand dollars or face death disguised as an accident. Despite his wife Grace's innocent phone call checking on dinner plans, Dr. Michael refuses to be intimidated and orders the blackmailer out of his office.
The dentist's defiant stand against Professor Powell's extortion scheme sets the stage for a dangerous confrontation. With the criminal organization threatening to make murder look accidental, Dr. Michael finds himself in mortal peril. The case presents Philo Vance with a complex investigation involving organized crime, extortion, and the question of whether the dentist will become the next victim of Powell's ruthless operation. The detective must unravel this sinister plot before the threatened "accident" becomes a reality.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469218Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: February 15, 1949 Philo Vance #32, "Butler Murder Case," opens with a chilling scene in a dentist's office that quickly transforms from routine to deadly. Dr. Michael receives what appears to be an ordinary patient complaining of a...Philo Vance #32, "Butler Murder Case," opens with a chilling scene in a dentist's office that quickly transforms from routine to deadly. Dr. Michael receives what appears to be an ordinary patient complaining of a toothache, but the visitor reveals himself as an enforcer for the mysterious Professor Powell. The thug delivers a stark ultimatum: pay ten thousand dollars or face death disguised as an accident. Despite his wife Grace's innocent phone call checking on dinner plans, Dr. Michael refuses to be intimidated and orders the blackmailer out of his office.
The dentist's defiant stand against Professor Powell's extortion scheme sets the stage for a dangerous confrontation. With the criminal organization threatening to make murder look accidental, Dr. Michael finds himself in mortal peril. The case presents Philo Vance with a complex investigation involving organized crime, extortion, and the question of whether the dentist will become the next victim of Powell's ruthless operation. The detective must unravel this sinister plot before the threatened "accident" becomes a reality.]]>1611false432fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flying-murder-case--71469214Philo Vance #31, "Flying Murder Case," presents a volatile confrontation that threatens to explode at 30,000 feet. When co-pilot Johnny confronts pilot Greg in his hotel room before their scheduled flight, he delivers an ultimatum: stay away from Sue Gordon, the flight's hostess and Johnny's girl, or face exposure. Johnny has discovered Greg's affair with Sylvia Crane, wife of passenger Millard Crane, and isn't afraid to use this information as leverage. The heated exchange reveals Greg as a dangerous lothario juggling two women, while Johnny positions himself as Sue's protector.
Greg appears to agree to Johnny's terms, but after Johnny leaves, Greg's ominous closing thoughts suggest he has other plans entirely. He considers that perhaps Sylvia ought to know something about this situation, hinting at manipulation that could have deadly consequences. As the crew prepares to board their flight that afternoon, the stage is set for murder among the clouds, with romantic entanglements, blackmail, and betrayal creating a powder keg ready to ignite.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469214Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: February 8, 1949 Philo Vance #31, "Flying Murder Case," presents a volatile confrontation that threatens to explode at 30,000 feet. When co-pilot Johnny confronts pilot Greg in his hotel room before their scheduled flight, he...Philo Vance #31, "Flying Murder Case," presents a volatile confrontation that threatens to explode at 30,000 feet. When co-pilot Johnny confronts pilot Greg in his hotel room before their scheduled flight, he delivers an ultimatum: stay away from Sue Gordon, the flight's hostess and Johnny's girl, or face exposure. Johnny has discovered Greg's affair with Sylvia Crane, wife of passenger Millard Crane, and isn't afraid to use this information as leverage. The heated exchange reveals Greg as a dangerous lothario juggling two women, while Johnny positions himself as Sue's protector.
Greg appears to agree to Johnny's terms, but after Johnny leaves, Greg's ominous closing thoughts suggest he has other plans entirely. He considers that perhaps Sylvia ought to know something about this situation, hinting at manipulation that could have deadly consequences. As the crew prepares to board their flight that afternoon, the stage is set for murder among the clouds, with romantic entanglements, blackmail, and betrayal creating a powder keg ready to ignite.]]>1613false431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/golden-murder-case--71469212Philo Vance #30, "Golden Murder Case," begins with a mysterious fortune teller named Raja revealing disturbing secrets to Kay Stone during a crystal ball reading. Raja cryptically warns her that someone she trusts is violating that trust, eventually identifying her guardian Peter Golden by name. The revelation shocks Kay, who entrusts Golden with her entire fortune. After paying Raja the agreed-upon hundred dollars, she leaves to investigate further.
Once Kay departs, Raja's true nature is revealed when he calls out to Roger Novis, who has been hiding nearby. The fortune telling session was an elaborate setup orchestrated by Novis, who works for Golden and knows his employer has been embezzling from Kay's accounts for months. Novis, who is in love with Kay, arranged this deception because she wouldn't believe him when he tried to tell her directly. As the two conspirators discuss their scheme, Raja ominously suggests that if Golden manages to convince Kay of his innocence, a personal visit to Golden himself might be necessary, though it would cost considerably more than a hundred dollars.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469212Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: February 1, 1949 Philo Vance #30, "Golden Murder Case," begins with a mysterious fortune teller named Raja revealing disturbing secrets to Kay Stone during a crystal ball reading. Raja cryptically warns her that someone she trusts...Philo Vance #30, "Golden Murder Case," begins with a mysterious fortune teller named Raja revealing disturbing secrets to Kay Stone during a crystal ball reading. Raja cryptically warns her that someone she trusts is violating that trust, eventually identifying her guardian Peter Golden by name. The revelation shocks Kay, who entrusts Golden with her entire fortune. After paying Raja the agreed-upon hundred dollars, she leaves to investigate further.
Once Kay departs, Raja's true nature is revealed when he calls out to Roger Novis, who has been hiding nearby. The fortune telling session was an elaborate setup orchestrated by Novis, who works for Golden and knows his employer has been embezzling from Kay's accounts for months. Novis, who is in love with Kay, arranged this deception because she wouldn't believe him when he tried to tell her directly. As the two conspirators discuss their scheme, Raja ominously suggests that if Golden manages to convince Kay of his innocence, a personal visit to Golden himself might be necessary, though it would cost considerably more than a hundred dollars.]]>1611false430fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/idol-murder-case--71469210Philo Vance #29, "Idol Murder Case," begins with small-time crook Joe Farrell caught red-handed on a breaking and entering charge. Hauled before Sergeant Heath, Farrell insists he has vital information for District Attorney Markham and refuses to talk until the DA arrives. When Markham appears, Farrell offers a tantalizing trade: leniency on his burglary rap in exchange for a tip about the city museum. He reveals that a major collection from a deceased foreign collector is arriving that afternoon, containing statues and artifacts, but one piece isn't what it appears to be.
Though Farrell claims ignorance about the statue's true nature, calling it "junk," he warns Markham that dangerous men in the city want this particular item badly enough to commit murder for it. With the shipment arriving imminently and unknown criminals already circling their target, Markham and Heath face a race against time to identify the mysterious statue and prevent bloodshed at the museum.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469210Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: January 25, 1949 Philo Vance #29, "Idol Murder Case," begins with small-time crook Joe Farrell caught red-handed on a breaking and entering charge. Hauled before Sergeant Heath, Farrell insists he has vital information for District...Philo Vance #29, "Idol Murder Case," begins with small-time crook Joe Farrell caught red-handed on a breaking and entering charge. Hauled before Sergeant Heath, Farrell insists he has vital information for District Attorney Markham and refuses to talk until the DA arrives. When Markham appears, Farrell offers a tantalizing trade: leniency on his burglary rap in exchange for a tip about the city museum. He reveals that a major collection from a deceased foreign collector is arriving that afternoon, containing statues and artifacts, but one piece isn't what it appears to be.
Though Farrell claims ignorance about the statue's true nature, calling it "junk," he warns Markham that dangerous men in the city want this particular item badly enough to commit murder for it. With the shipment arriving imminently and unknown criminals already circling their target, Markham and Heath face a race against time to identify the mysterious statue and prevent bloodshed at the museum.]]>1611false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magic-murder-case--71469205Philo Vance #26, "Magic Murder Case," brings the debonair detective into the shadowy world of stage magicians and bitter rivalries. When Mantu, a notorious magic exposer who makes his living revealing how illusions work, visits Pop Baker's magic shop seeking to purchase tricks, he's met with seething hatred. Baker, once a headliner known as "Baker the Baffler" who performed coast to coast, blames Mantu for destroying his career by exposing his tricks to audiences who eventually stopped coming to his shows. Now reduced to building illusions for other magicians in his workshop, the elderly craftsman refuses to sell anything to the man he holds responsible for taking away his life's passion.
As tensions escalate in the cramped magic shop, Baker's resentment boils over into a chilling threat. He warns Mantu to remember that he took everything from him, ominously suggesting that someday he might return the favor. The confrontation sets the stage for a mystery where professional jealousy, ruined careers, and the secretive world of magic create the perfect conditions for murder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469205Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: January 4, 1949 Philo Vance #26, "Magic Murder Case," brings the debonair detective into the shadowy world of stage magicians and bitter rivalries. When Mantu, a notorious magic exposer who makes his living revealing how illusions...Philo Vance #26, "Magic Murder Case," brings the debonair detective into the shadowy world of stage magicians and bitter rivalries. When Mantu, a notorious magic exposer who makes his living revealing how illusions work, visits Pop Baker's magic shop seeking to purchase tricks, he's met with seething hatred. Baker, once a headliner known as "Baker the Baffler" who performed coast to coast, blames Mantu for destroying his career by exposing his tricks to audiences who eventually stopped coming to his shows. Now reduced to building illusions for other magicians in his workshop, the elderly craftsman refuses to sell anything to the man he holds responsible for taking away his life's passion.
As tensions escalate in the cramped magic shop, Baker's resentment boils over into a chilling threat. He warns Mantu to remember that he took everything from him, ominously suggesting that someday he might return the favor. The confrontation sets the stage for a mystery where professional jealousy, ruined careers, and the secretive world of magic create the perfect conditions for murder.]]>1614false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rhumba-murder-case--71469203Philo Vance #25, "Rhumba Murder Case,"
When Sally Henderson, secretary to District Attorney F.X. Markham, visits a South American dance studio to learn the samba and rumba, she encounters the mysterious Senorita Rosita Ortega. The dance instructor initially agrees to teach her, but suddenly changes her mind upon learning Sally works for the district attorney, insisting that lessons cannot begin for several weeks. The situation becomes more intriguing when Sally overhears a heated phone conversation between Rosita and a former employee named Reynaldo, a dismissed male dance instructor who desperately needs money and threatens his former boss when she refuses to help him.
The tense exchange reveals underlying secrets at the dance studio, and Sally's professional instincts kick in as she recognizes something suspicious is afoot. When Rosita realizes Sally has overheard the threatening conversation, the secretary decides her boss needs to know about the strange behavior and ominous threats happening at this seemingly innocent dance establishment. What begins as a simple effort to learn the latest Latin dance steps quickly transforms into something far more sinister.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469203Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: December 28, 1948 Philo Vance #25, "Rhumba Murder Case," When Sally Henderson, secretary to District Attorney F.X. Markham, visits a South American dance studio to learn the samba and rumba, she encounters the mysterious Senorita...Philo Vance #25, "Rhumba Murder Case,"
When Sally Henderson, secretary to District Attorney F.X. Markham, visits a South American dance studio to learn the samba and rumba, she encounters the mysterious Senorita Rosita Ortega. The dance instructor initially agrees to teach her, but suddenly changes her mind upon learning Sally works for the district attorney, insisting that lessons cannot begin for several weeks. The situation becomes more intriguing when Sally overhears a heated phone conversation between Rosita and a former employee named Reynaldo, a dismissed male dance instructor who desperately needs money and threatens his former boss when she refuses to help him.
The tense exchange reveals underlying secrets at the dance studio, and Sally's professional instincts kick in as she recognizes something suspicious is afoot. When Rosita realizes Sally has overheard the threatening conversation, the secretary decides her boss needs to know about the strange behavior and ominous threats happening at this seemingly innocent dance establishment. What begins as a simple effort to learn the latest Latin dance steps quickly transforms into something far more sinister.]]>1607false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vanilla-murder-case--71469197Philo Vance #24, "Vanilla Murder Case," opens with Philo Vance making a casual late-night visit to District Attorney Markham's office, hoping for an interesting case to break up his routine work. His timing proves fortuitous when a terrified young woman named June Mills arrives with an urgent plea. She desperately needs help preventing a murder, but the victim-to-be is her boyfriend Johnny Blake, who works at the soda fountain in the Kingsway Luncheonette.
Despite her obvious terror and claims that someone intends to kill Johnny, June refuses to reveal who threatens him or provide any concrete details. She becomes increasingly frightened, realizing that even coming to the district attorney puts both her and Johnny in greater danger from mysterious killers. Before either Vance or Markham can extract useful information, she frantically begs them to forget she ever came and flees into the night. Left with only a name and a workplace, Vance determines to visit Johnny Blake at the luncheonette the next morning to uncover what deadly conspiracy has June Mills so frightened.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469197Sat, 09 May 2026 04:00:01 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: December 21, 1948 Philo Vance #24, "Vanilla Murder Case," opens with Philo Vance making a casual late-night visit to District Attorney Markham's office, hoping for an interesting case to break up his routine work. His timing proves...Philo Vance #24, "Vanilla Murder Case," opens with Philo Vance making a casual late-night visit to District Attorney Markham's office, hoping for an interesting case to break up his routine work. His timing proves fortuitous when a terrified young woman named June Mills arrives with an urgent plea. She desperately needs help preventing a murder, but the victim-to-be is her boyfriend Johnny Blake, who works at the soda fountain in the Kingsway Luncheonette.
Despite her obvious terror and claims that someone intends to kill Johnny, June refuses to reveal who threatens him or provide any concrete details. She becomes increasingly frightened, realizing that even coming to the district attorney puts both her and Johnny in greater danger from mysterious killers. Before either Vance or Markham can extract useful information, she frantically begs them to forget she ever came and flees into the night. Left with only a name and a workplace, Vance determines to visit Johnny Blake at the luncheonette the next morning to uncover what deadly conspiracy has June Mills so frightened.]]>1608false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murdock-murder-case--71469188Philo Vance #23, "Murdock Murder Case," tensions run high at a horse racing stable where dangerous secrets lurk beneath the surface of thoroughbred training. When trainer Burke watches exercise boy Pinky work out Miss Murdoch's promising filly, the routine morning takes a sinister turn with the arrival of star jockey Billy. The cocky rider makes it clear he's more than just friendly with their boss, Miss Murdoch, and he's got something to hide. When Burke hints that he knows damaging information about Billy, the jockey's demeanor shifts from arrogant humor to deadly threat.
The confrontation escalates as Billy warns Burke to keep his mouth shut or face permanent consequences. With blackmail, hidden secrets, and murder threats swirling around the stable, Philo Vance must navigate the cutthroat world of horse racing to uncover what Billy is desperate to conceal and why Burke's knowledge puts his life in jeopardy. As the investigation unfolds, the elegant detective discovers that in this world of fast horses and faster money, some people will do anything to protect their position.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469188Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: December 14, 1948 Philo Vance #23, "Murdock Murder Case," tensions run high at a horse racing stable where dangerous secrets lurk beneath the surface of thoroughbred training. When trainer Burke watches exercise boy Pinky work out...Philo Vance #23, "Murdock Murder Case," tensions run high at a horse racing stable where dangerous secrets lurk beneath the surface of thoroughbred training. When trainer Burke watches exercise boy Pinky work out Miss Murdoch's promising filly, the routine morning takes a sinister turn with the arrival of star jockey Billy. The cocky rider makes it clear he's more than just friendly with their boss, Miss Murdoch, and he's got something to hide. When Burke hints that he knows damaging information about Billy, the jockey's demeanor shifts from arrogant humor to deadly threat.
The confrontation escalates as Billy warns Burke to keep his mouth shut or face permanent consequences. With blackmail, hidden secrets, and murder threats swirling around the stable, Philo Vance must navigate the cutthroat world of horse racing to uncover what Billy is desperate to conceal and why Burke's knowledge puts his life in jeopardy. As the investigation unfolds, the elegant detective discovers that in this world of fast horses and faster money, some people will do anything to protect their position.]]>1602false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/star-studded-murder-case--71469183Philo Vance #22, "Star Studded Murder Case," brings the gentleman detective into the world of astronomical ambition and deadly rivalry. At a banquet held by the International Astronomical Society, Dr. Humphrey J. Kent receives a prestigious medal for discovering the first new planet since Pluto. However, the celebratory atmosphere quickly turns tense when Lloyd, one of Kent's former colleagues, confronts him with explosive accusations. Lloyd claims that Kent stole his research notes and took credit for a discovery that rightfully belongs to him after seven years of dedicated work. He references their collaboration with a woman named Diane and makes it clear that Kent's theft has driven him to thoughts of murder.
As Lloyd's anger intensifies and his threats become more explicit, the stage is set for violence among the stars. The young astronomer's rage over his stolen achievement threatens to overshadow the glittering ceremony, and his menacing final words about a bullet suggest that someone at this prestigious gathering may not survive the night. Philo Vance must navigate the competitive world of scientific discovery to uncover the truth behind the planetary claim and prevent astronomical ambition from turning into cold-blooded murder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469183Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: December 7, 1948 Philo Vance #22, "Star Studded Murder Case," brings the gentleman detective into the world of astronomical ambition and deadly rivalry. At a banquet held by the International Astronomical Society, Dr. Humphrey J....Philo Vance #22, "Star Studded Murder Case," brings the gentleman detective into the world of astronomical ambition and deadly rivalry. At a banquet held by the International Astronomical Society, Dr. Humphrey J. Kent receives a prestigious medal for discovering the first new planet since Pluto. However, the celebratory atmosphere quickly turns tense when Lloyd, one of Kent's former colleagues, confronts him with explosive accusations. Lloyd claims that Kent stole his research notes and took credit for a discovery that rightfully belongs to him after seven years of dedicated work. He references their collaboration with a woman named Diane and makes it clear that Kent's theft has driven him to thoughts of murder.
As Lloyd's anger intensifies and his threats become more explicit, the stage is set for violence among the stars. The young astronomer's rage over his stolen achievement threatens to overshadow the glittering ceremony, and his menacing final words about a bullet suggest that someone at this prestigious gathering may not survive the night. Philo Vance must navigate the competitive world of scientific discovery to uncover the truth behind the planetary claim and prevent astronomical ambition from turning into cold-blooded murder.]]>1617false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blackjack-murder-case--71469167Philo Vance #21, "Blackjack Murder Case," opens with a heated confrontation at an exclusive rest home where something sinister lurks beneath the surface of compassionate care. Miss Westcott desperately pleads with the facility's director, Ward, to release her wealthy Aunt Alice, insisting her family has wrongfully committed the woman to gain control of her fortune. Ward, presenting himself as kindly and concerned, refuses and orders the niece off the premises, claiming her aunt is perfectly content.
The tension escalates when Ward's chief assistant, Al Durant, arrives for a meeting. Durant has been receiving complaints about his rough treatment of the patients, but he turns the tables on his seemingly benign employer. He bluntly accuses Ward of running a prison disguised as a rest home, where unwanted relatives are warehoused while their families plunder their wealth. Durant wants in on the racket, seeing through Ward's grandfatherly facade to the darker operation beneath. Ward's response is carefully measured as he suggests they discuss the matter further that evening, setting the stage for a confrontation that promises deadly consequences.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469167Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: November 30, 1948 Philo Vance #21, "Blackjack Murder Case," opens with a heated confrontation at an exclusive rest home where something sinister lurks beneath the surface of compassionate care. Miss Westcott desperately pleads with...Philo Vance #21, "Blackjack Murder Case," opens with a heated confrontation at an exclusive rest home where something sinister lurks beneath the surface of compassionate care. Miss Westcott desperately pleads with the facility's director, Ward, to release her wealthy Aunt Alice, insisting her family has wrongfully committed the woman to gain control of her fortune. Ward, presenting himself as kindly and concerned, refuses and orders the niece off the premises, claiming her aunt is perfectly content.
The tension escalates when Ward's chief assistant, Al Durant, arrives for a meeting. Durant has been receiving complaints about his rough treatment of the patients, but he turns the tables on his seemingly benign employer. He bluntly accuses Ward of running a prison disguised as a rest home, where unwanted relatives are warehoused while their families plunder their wealth. Durant wants in on the racket, seeing through Ward's grandfatherly facade to the darker operation beneath. Ward's response is carefully measured as he suggests they discuss the matter further that evening, setting the stage for a confrontation that promises deadly consequences.]]>1614false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tree-trunk-murder-case--71468972Philo Vance #20, "Tree Trunk Murder Case," finds the detective and District Attorney Markham heading to the peaceful lumber town of Northville for a much-needed vacation weekend. As they board the train, Markham expresses relief that no murder cases will interrupt their fishing trip, while Vance remains characteristically skeptical about finding such tranquility. Meanwhile, in Northville's logging operation, tensions simmer between mill owner Bill Avery and his workers, particularly Frank and Johnny. Bill's romantic entanglement with Doris becomes a flashpoint when her protective brother Johnny confronts him about his refusal to marry her after five years of courtship.
The situation turns deadly when Bill Avery is found crushed beneath a fallen tree at the logging site. While the scene initially appears to be a tragic accident, Frank and Johnny quickly realize something more sinister is at play. Their cryptic exchange suggests they know the truth but intend to keep it hidden. As Vance and Markham arrive in the seemingly quiet town, they remain blissfully unaware that their peaceful vacation is about to become entangled in a carefully concealed murder in the lumber camps.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468972Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: November 23, 1948 Philo Vance #20, "Tree Trunk Murder Case," finds the detective and District Attorney Markham heading to the peaceful lumber town of Northville for a much-needed vacation weekend. As they board the train, Markham...Philo Vance #20, "Tree Trunk Murder Case," finds the detective and District Attorney Markham heading to the peaceful lumber town of Northville for a much-needed vacation weekend. As they board the train, Markham expresses relief that no murder cases will interrupt their fishing trip, while Vance remains characteristically skeptical about finding such tranquility. Meanwhile, in Northville's logging operation, tensions simmer between mill owner Bill Avery and his workers, particularly Frank and Johnny. Bill's romantic entanglement with Doris becomes a flashpoint when her protective brother Johnny confronts him about his refusal to marry her after five years of courtship.
The situation turns deadly when Bill Avery is found crushed beneath a fallen tree at the logging site. While the scene initially appears to be a tragic accident, Frank and Johnny quickly realize something more sinister is at play. Their cryptic exchange suggests they know the truth but intend to keep it hidden. As Vance and Markham arrive in the seemingly quiet town, they remain blissfully unaware that their peaceful vacation is about to become entangled in a carefully concealed murder in the lumber camps.]]>1571false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heavyweight-murder-case--71202319Philo Vance #19, "Heavyweight Murder Case,"
Mike Daggett stands on the brink of realizing his dream: a shot at the heavyweight championship of the world. His manager Sam Billings believes Mike is a cinch to win against the current champ, but Mike finds himself torn between ambition and love. His girlfriend Billy Stanley desperately wants him to quit boxing before it destroys him, and she extracts a promise: if he doesn't win the title, he'll leave the ring forever. Meanwhile, the sinister Silk Morgan, who manages the champion, summons Sam to his office with a proposition to fix the fight. When Sam refuses to make Mike throw the match, Silk physically threatens him and ominously warns that Mike will go down one way or another.
As the fight approaches, Mike makes a fateful decision to lose deliberately to satisfy Billy's wishes. However, when Sam reveals Silk Morgan's threats and the criminal conspiracy backing the champion, Mike's pride is ignited and he vows to win honestly. A mysterious woman calls District Attorney Markham, warning that a dangerous mob will do anything to prevent Mike from winning the title.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202319Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: November 16, 1948 Philo Vance #19, "Heavyweight Murder Case," Mike Daggett stands on the brink of realizing his dream: a shot at the heavyweight championship of the world. His manager Sam Billings believes Mike is a cinch to win...Philo Vance #19, "Heavyweight Murder Case,"
Mike Daggett stands on the brink of realizing his dream: a shot at the heavyweight championship of the world. His manager Sam Billings believes Mike is a cinch to win against the current champ, but Mike finds himself torn between ambition and love. His girlfriend Billy Stanley desperately wants him to quit boxing before it destroys him, and she extracts a promise: if he doesn't win the title, he'll leave the ring forever. Meanwhile, the sinister Silk Morgan, who manages the champion, summons Sam to his office with a proposition to fix the fight. When Sam refuses to make Mike throw the match, Silk physically threatens him and ominously warns that Mike will go down one way or another.
As the fight approaches, Mike makes a fateful decision to lose deliberately to satisfy Billy's wishes. However, when Sam reveals Silk Morgan's threats and the criminal conspiracy backing the champion, Mike's pride is ignited and he vows to win honestly. A mysterious woman calls District Attorney Markham, warning that a dangerous mob will do anything to prevent Mike from winning the title.]]>1573false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cover-girl-murder-case--71202315Philo Vance #14, "The Cover Girl Murder Case,"
In the cutthroat world of high fashion modeling, tensions reach a boiling point when jealousy and blackmail collide. Sugar Keene, the top photography and fashion model in the country, discovers that her boyfriend, prizefighter Slugger Davis, has been seeing fellow model Betty Downs. Meanwhile, photographer Stevens is being blackmailed by Sugar, who holds compromising letters that could destroy his marriage. As modeling agent Al Bennett arranges assignments for his stable of girls, including a crucial Hollywood department store shoot and an evening fashion show for Mr. Douglas, the personal conflicts threaten to explode.
When Sugar and Betty arrive for their photography session with Stevens, the atmosphere crackles with hostility. Sugar helps Betty with her makeup despite their rivalry, insisting that business is business. But when Slugger shows up to see Betty, Sugar issues a chilling warning to both her romantic rival and her wayward boyfriend. As Stevens prepares to photograph the models, Sugar coldly collects her weekly blackmail payment, threatening to expose his secrets. The volatile mix of jealousy, extortion, and ambition creates a deadly situation that will soon require District Attorney Markham to call in Philo Vance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202315Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: October 12, 1948 Philo Vance #14, "The Cover Girl Murder Case," In the cutthroat world of high fashion modeling, tensions reach a boiling point when jealousy and blackmail collide. Sugar Keene, the top photography and fashion model...Philo Vance #14, "The Cover Girl Murder Case,"
In the cutthroat world of high fashion modeling, tensions reach a boiling point when jealousy and blackmail collide. Sugar Keene, the top photography and fashion model in the country, discovers that her boyfriend, prizefighter Slugger Davis, has been seeing fellow model Betty Downs. Meanwhile, photographer Stevens is being blackmailed by Sugar, who holds compromising letters that could destroy his marriage. As modeling agent Al Bennett arranges assignments for his stable of girls, including a crucial Hollywood department store shoot and an evening fashion show for Mr. Douglas, the personal conflicts threaten to explode.
When Sugar and Betty arrive for their photography session with Stevens, the atmosphere crackles with hostility. Sugar helps Betty with her makeup despite their rivalry, insisting that business is business. But when Slugger shows up to see Betty, Sugar issues a chilling warning to both her romantic rival and her wayward boyfriend. As Stevens prepares to photograph the models, Sugar coldly collects her weekly blackmail payment, threatening to expose his secrets. The volatile mix of jealousy, extortion, and ambition creates a deadly situation that will soon require District Attorney Markham to call in Philo Vance.]]>1601false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bulletin-murder-case--71202311Philo Vance #13, "The Bulletin Murder Case,"
Reporter Eddie Harkins receives what seems like a routine assignment from her editor Mike: get an interview with the renowned private investigator Philo Vance. But before Harkins can reach Vance's office, she's found stabbed to death in the back of a taxi cab, a knife plunged into her heart. District Attorney Markham brings the news to Vance, whose secretary Ellen worries that murder is getting too close to home. The only lead appears to be Harkins' previous story about concert pianist Lillian White, who allegedly inherited half a million dollars and was once married to a mysterious man named Joe McGuff.
As Vance and Markham begin their investigation, the case takes a darker turn when the taxi driver who discovered Harkins' body is also murdered in the same manner. Mike dispatches reporter Eddie to dig deeper into the Lillian White connection, while a threatening phone call from the supposedly dead Joe McGuff himself reveals that secrets from the pianist's past may hold the key to both killings.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202311Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: October 5, 1948 Philo Vance #13, "The Bulletin Murder Case," Reporter Eddie Harkins receives what seems like a routine assignment from her editor Mike: get an interview with the renowned private investigator Philo Vance. But before...Philo Vance #13, "The Bulletin Murder Case,"
Reporter Eddie Harkins receives what seems like a routine assignment from her editor Mike: get an interview with the renowned private investigator Philo Vance. But before Harkins can reach Vance's office, she's found stabbed to death in the back of a taxi cab, a knife plunged into her heart. District Attorney Markham brings the news to Vance, whose secretary Ellen worries that murder is getting too close to home. The only lead appears to be Harkins' previous story about concert pianist Lillian White, who allegedly inherited half a million dollars and was once married to a mysterious man named Joe McGuff.
As Vance and Markham begin their investigation, the case takes a darker turn when the taxi driver who discovered Harkins' body is also murdered in the same manner. Mike dispatches reporter Eddie to dig deeper into the Lillian White connection, while a threatening phone call from the supposedly dead Joe McGuff himself reveals that secrets from the pianist's past may hold the key to both killings.]]>1616false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-argus-murder-case--71202310Philo Vance #12, "The Argus Murder Case," opens with Philo Vance returning home in the early morning hours after an evening out with District Attorney Markham. Upon arriving at his apartment, Vance encounters Edgar Walters, a desperate man who has been waiting for hours outside his building. Walters explains that his wife, a compulsive gambler, went to an offshore gambling ship owned by Lucky Saunders earlier in the evening but never returned home. With gambling operations shutting down at 2 a.m. and Mrs. Walters still missing at nearly 4 a.m., her worried husband fears something terrible has happened.
Despite the late hour, Vance agrees to investigate and heads to the gambling ship to discover what became of the missing woman. What begins as a simple missing person case promises to evolve into something far more sinister as Vance prepares to board Lucky Saunders' vessel and uncover the truth behind Mrs. Walters' mysterious disappearance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202310Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 28, 1948 Philo Vance #12, "The Argus Murder Case," opens with Philo Vance returning home in the early morning hours after an evening out with District Attorney Markham. Upon arriving at his apartment, Vance encounters...Philo Vance #12, "The Argus Murder Case," opens with Philo Vance returning home in the early morning hours after an evening out with District Attorney Markham. Upon arriving at his apartment, Vance encounters Edgar Walters, a desperate man who has been waiting for hours outside his building. Walters explains that his wife, a compulsive gambler, went to an offshore gambling ship owned by Lucky Saunders earlier in the evening but never returned home. With gambling operations shutting down at 2 a.m. and Mrs. Walters still missing at nearly 4 a.m., her worried husband fears something terrible has happened.
Despite the late hour, Vance agrees to investigate and heads to the gambling ship to discover what became of the missing woman. What begins as a simple missing person case promises to evolve into something far more sinister as Vance prepares to board Lucky Saunders' vessel and uncover the truth behind Mrs. Walters' mysterious disappearance.]]>1621false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-backstage-murder-case--71202304Philo Vance #11, "The Backstage Murder Case,"
District Attorney Markham arrives at Philo Vance's office with an unexpected guest: Doris Janell, the star of a play at the King's Theater. Miss Janell has received a chilling anonymous note threatening her life if she performs the following evening. The message is direct and ominous: "If you play your role in the theater tomorrow night, you will be dead before morning." Though Vance's secretary Ellen Deering initially suspects the visit concerns routine business, the situation quickly proves far more serious.
Vance immediately recognizes the gravity of the threat, though he suggests it might be the work of a crank. Miss Janell, understandably shaken, has already made her decision—she will not take the stage tomorrow night, unwilling to gamble with her life. Vance instructs her to keep any further communications secret and to report them only to him. As the investigation begins, the question looms: is this merely an empty threat, or does someone truly intend to commit murder in the theater?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202304Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 21, 1948 Philo Vance #11, "The Backstage Murder Case," District Attorney Markham arrives at Philo Vance's office with an unexpected guest: Doris Janell, the star of a play at the King's Theater. Miss Janell has received a...Philo Vance #11, "The Backstage Murder Case,"
District Attorney Markham arrives at Philo Vance's office with an unexpected guest: Doris Janell, the star of a play at the King's Theater. Miss Janell has received a chilling anonymous note threatening her life if she performs the following evening. The message is direct and ominous: "If you play your role in the theater tomorrow night, you will be dead before morning." Though Vance's secretary Ellen Deering initially suspects the visit concerns routine business, the situation quickly proves far more serious.
Vance immediately recognizes the gravity of the threat, though he suggests it might be the work of a crank. Miss Janell, understandably shaken, has already made her decision—she will not take the stage tomorrow night, unwilling to gamble with her life. Vance instructs her to keep any further communications secret and to report them only to him. As the investigation begins, the question looms: is this merely an empty threat, or does someone truly intend to commit murder in the theater?]]>1609false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blue-lady-murder-case--71202297Philo Vance #10, "The Blue Lady Murder Case," a mysterious and dangerous woman known only as "the lady in blue" arrives in town, and her reputation for bringing trouble—killings, bank holdups, and kidnappings—precedes her. District Attorney Markham summons detective Philo Vance to his locked office, where informer Ricker warns them about this tall, dark, striking woman who always wears blue. The lady in blue wastes no time forcing her way into the local rackets, confronting gangster Danny Claxton and demanding to be his partner. When Danny refuses, violence erupts as her bodyguard Tony shoots Danny in the arm.
Undeterred, the lady in blue continues her campaign, targeting Madame Marie's dress shop and demanding a percentage of all purchases. She manipulates Danny by playing on his attraction to her, but when he tries to get physical, she slaps him and humiliates him. Danny swears revenge, but before he can act, he's found murdered—stabbed in his own apartment. Now Philo Vance and Sergeant Heath must unravel whether the beautiful woman in blue is a cold-blooded killer or something more complex.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202297Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 14, 1948 Philo Vance #10, "The Blue Lady Murder Case," a mysterious and dangerous woman known only as "the lady in blue" arrives in town, and her reputation for bringing trouble—killings, bank holdups, and...Philo Vance #10, "The Blue Lady Murder Case," a mysterious and dangerous woman known only as "the lady in blue" arrives in town, and her reputation for bringing trouble—killings, bank holdups, and kidnappings—precedes her. District Attorney Markham summons detective Philo Vance to his locked office, where informer Ricker warns them about this tall, dark, striking woman who always wears blue. The lady in blue wastes no time forcing her way into the local rackets, confronting gangster Danny Claxton and demanding to be his partner. When Danny refuses, violence erupts as her bodyguard Tony shoots Danny in the arm.
Undeterred, the lady in blue continues her campaign, targeting Madame Marie's dress shop and demanding a percentage of all purchases. She manipulates Danny by playing on his attraction to her, but when he tries to get physical, she slaps him and humiliates him. Danny swears revenge, but before he can act, he's found murdered—stabbed in his own apartment. Now Philo Vance and Sergeant Heath must unravel whether the beautiful woman in blue is a cold-blooded killer or something more complex.]]>1604false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-midget-murder-case--71202289Philo Vance #9, "The Midget Murder Case,"
Theatrical manager Billy Edwards is shot during rehearsal with his vaudeville troupe, which includes Colonel Tim the midget, trapeze artist Louise, human giant Andy Anderson, and magician Duke Miller. When District Attorney Markham discovers the tiny two-inch French pistol used in the shooting, he calls in Philo Vance to investigate. Edwards lies unconscious in the hospital, unable to identify his attacker, while Vance keeps the manager's condition secret from the newspapers and his suspicious performers.
As tensions rise among the troupe members, Duke Miller tries to convince Louise to team up without Edwards, hinting at romantic feelings and making veiled threats about revealing Edwards' relationship with her. The protective Colonel Tim fetches the gentle giant Andy Anderson to defend Louise from Duke's advances. When Vance arrives to question the group, he warns them that evidence will soon send one of them to prison. The case takes a darker turn when Markham and Sergeant Heath discover Mrs. Edwards' body stuffed in a trunk, strangled by someone with powerful hands.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202289Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 7, 1948 Philo Vance #9, "The Midget Murder Case," Theatrical manager Billy Edwards is shot during rehearsal with his vaudeville troupe, which includes Colonel Tim the midget, trapeze artist Louise, human giant Andy...Philo Vance #9, "The Midget Murder Case,"
Theatrical manager Billy Edwards is shot during rehearsal with his vaudeville troupe, which includes Colonel Tim the midget, trapeze artist Louise, human giant Andy Anderson, and magician Duke Miller. When District Attorney Markham discovers the tiny two-inch French pistol used in the shooting, he calls in Philo Vance to investigate. Edwards lies unconscious in the hospital, unable to identify his attacker, while Vance keeps the manager's condition secret from the newspapers and his suspicious performers.
As tensions rise among the troupe members, Duke Miller tries to convince Louise to team up without Edwards, hinting at romantic feelings and making veiled threats about revealing Edwards' relationship with her. The protective Colonel Tim fetches the gentle giant Andy Anderson to defend Louise from Duke's advances. When Vance arrives to question the group, he warns them that evidence will soon send one of them to prison. The case takes a darker turn when Markham and Sergeant Heath discover Mrs. Edwards' body stuffed in a trunk, strangled by someone with powerful hands.]]>1603false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-coachman-murder-case--71202286Philo Vance #8, "The Coachman Murder Case," wealthy industrialist J. Morton Zachary is found murdered in his swimming pool, a fishing rod lying at the edge with its hook attached to his body. The victim, a renowned authority on trout fishing, has a knife in his chest and a coachman fly serving as grim bait. His young wife Grace and magazine editor David Douglas discover the body when Grace returns home from a trip, though their stories about the taxi fare from the station don't quite match up.
As Philo Vance arrives to assist District Attorney Markham and Sergeant Heath, complications quickly emerge. Among Zachary's effects is a mysterious shiny key that opens none of his locks, suggesting secrets yet to be uncovered. More troubling still is the revelation that Grace and David were once engaged, and David's appointment to interview Zachary about fly fishing seems suspiciously timed. With both the widow and her former fiancé acting nervously evasive, Vance must untangle their contradictory statements and determine whether this elaborate fishing tableau holds the key to solving the murder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202286Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 31, 1948 Philo Vance #8, "The Coachman Murder Case," wealthy industrialist J. Morton Zachary is found murdered in his swimming pool, a fishing rod lying at the edge with its hook attached to his body. The victim, a renowned...Philo Vance #8, "The Coachman Murder Case," wealthy industrialist J. Morton Zachary is found murdered in his swimming pool, a fishing rod lying at the edge with its hook attached to his body. The victim, a renowned authority on trout fishing, has a knife in his chest and a coachman fly serving as grim bait. His young wife Grace and magazine editor David Douglas discover the body when Grace returns home from a trip, though their stories about the taxi fare from the station don't quite match up.
As Philo Vance arrives to assist District Attorney Markham and Sergeant Heath, complications quickly emerge. Among Zachary's effects is a mysterious shiny key that opens none of his locks, suggesting secrets yet to be uncovered. More troubling still is the revelation that Grace and David were once engaged, and David's appointment to interview Zachary about fly fishing seems suspiciously timed. With both the widow and her former fiancé acting nervously evasive, Vance must untangle their contradictory statements and determine whether this elaborate fishing tableau holds the key to solving the murder.]]>1563false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-poetic-murder-case--71202283Philo Vance #7, "The Poetic Murder Case," finds Commissioner and Sergeant Heath under intense pressure as two dramatic critics are murdered within twelve hours of each other. Each victim is found with a mocking poem pinned to his chest with a knife. The first victim, Robert Carnes, has a verse declaring him first on a killer's list, while Roger Dakon's body bears a poem noting he rates as "the second to die." With no solid clues and the newspapers demanding results, Heath reluctantly turns to District Attorney Markham, who calls in amateur detective Philo Vance to assist.
Vance quickly focuses his investigation on the first victim's personal life, discovering that Carnes was married to Edna Boley, a dancer who was once sponsored by racketeer Mike Wilcox. Despite the poetic nature of the crimes seeming inconsistent with Wilcox's character, Vance pays the gangster a visit. Meanwhile, the mysterious Longfellow summons Mrs. Carnes to meet privately with Wilcox, suggesting unfinished business between the widow and her former sponsor. As Vance directs his secretary Ellen to meet him at the Rex Theater where a new play recently opened, the amateur sleuth begins connecting the theatrical world to these peculiar murders.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202283Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 24, 1948 Philo Vance #7, "The Poetic Murder Case," finds Commissioner and Sergeant Heath under intense pressure as two dramatic critics are murdered within twelve hours of each other. Each victim is found with a mocking poem...Philo Vance #7, "The Poetic Murder Case," finds Commissioner and Sergeant Heath under intense pressure as two dramatic critics are murdered within twelve hours of each other. Each victim is found with a mocking poem pinned to his chest with a knife. The first victim, Robert Carnes, has a verse declaring him first on a killer's list, while Roger Dakon's body bears a poem noting he rates as "the second to die." With no solid clues and the newspapers demanding results, Heath reluctantly turns to District Attorney Markham, who calls in amateur detective Philo Vance to assist.
Vance quickly focuses his investigation on the first victim's personal life, discovering that Carnes was married to Edna Boley, a dancer who was once sponsored by racketeer Mike Wilcox. Despite the poetic nature of the crimes seeming inconsistent with Wilcox's character, Vance pays the gangster a visit. Meanwhile, the mysterious Longfellow summons Mrs. Carnes to meet privately with Wilcox, suggesting unfinished business between the widow and her former sponsor. As Vance directs his secretary Ellen to meet him at the Rex Theater where a new play recently opened, the amateur sleuth begins connecting the theatrical world to these peculiar murders.]]>1584false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-merry-murder-case--71202273Philo Vance #2, "The Merry Murder Case,"
Renowned psychologist Joseph Merry finishes a lecture on the power of the subconscious mind when he receives a mysterious visitor in his office. Shortly afterward, Merry is found shot dead, and Detective Philo Vance finds himself in the middle of an impossible case. Alice Barkley arrives at his office claiming she killed Merry, holding a still-warm gun but unable to remember anything except standing over the body. Just as Vance brings this information to District Attorney Markham and Sergeant Heath, the situation grows more bizarre. Heath has already arrested Frances Adams for the murder, and moments later, a man named Anderson calls to confess that his wife Joan shot Merry with his gun.
Three women, three confessions, and one dead psychologist. As Vance examines the evidence, he must unravel whether this is a case of multiple would-be murderers or something far more sinister connected to Merry's theories about the subconscious mind. The truth behind this perplexing case may lie in Merry's own lecture about the controlling bands that keep our hidden impulses in check.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202273Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 20, 1948 Philo Vance #2, "The Merry Murder Case," Renowned psychologist Joseph Merry finishes a lecture on the power of the subconscious mind when he receives a mysterious visitor in his office. Shortly afterward, Merry is...Philo Vance #2, "The Merry Murder Case,"
Renowned psychologist Joseph Merry finishes a lecture on the power of the subconscious mind when he receives a mysterious visitor in his office. Shortly afterward, Merry is found shot dead, and Detective Philo Vance finds himself in the middle of an impossible case. Alice Barkley arrives at his office claiming she killed Merry, holding a still-warm gun but unable to remember anything except standing over the body. Just as Vance brings this information to District Attorney Markham and Sergeant Heath, the situation grows more bizarre. Heath has already arrested Frances Adams for the murder, and moments later, a man named Anderson calls to confess that his wife Joan shot Merry with his gun.
Three women, three confessions, and one dead psychologist. As Vance examines the evidence, he must unravel whether this is a case of multiple would-be murderers or something far more sinister connected to Merry's theories about the subconscious mind. The truth behind this perplexing case may lie in Merry's own lecture about the controlling bands that keep our hidden impulses in check.]]>1594false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-eagle-murder-case--71202245Philo Vance #1, "The Eagle Murder Case," begins with an impossible crime that baffles the police. James Dalton, injured in a car accident alongside his wife and two business partners from the Eagle Manufacturing Company, is placed alive in an ambulance with only minor fractures. When the vehicle arrives at the hospital, however, he's dead with a knife in his side. The ambulance was never opened during transit, and suicide is ruled out due to Dalton's fractured right arm. District Attorney Markham turns to private investigator Philo Vance and his quick-witted secretary Ellen Deering to solve the seemingly impossible murder.
Vance begins investigating the three people who were with Dalton during the accident: his wife and his partners Ed Edwards and Bill Graves. Each suspect points fingers at the others, with Edwards suggesting marital troubles and Mrs. Dalton claiming both partners wanted her husband out of their profitable costume jewelry firm. As Vance digs deeper into the tangled web of business relationships and personal animosities, he must determine not only who committed the murder, but how anyone could have stabbed Dalton inside a sealed ambulance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71202245Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 13, 1948 Philo Vance #1, "The Eagle Murder Case," begins with an impossible crime that baffles the police. James Dalton, injured in a car accident alongside his wife and two business partners from the Eagle Manufacturing...Philo Vance #1, "The Eagle Murder Case," begins with an impossible crime that baffles the police. James Dalton, injured in a car accident alongside his wife and two business partners from the Eagle Manufacturing Company, is placed alive in an ambulance with only minor fractures. When the vehicle arrives at the hospital, however, he's dead with a knife in his side. The ambulance was never opened during transit, and suicide is ruled out due to Dalton's fractured right arm. District Attorney Markham turns to private investigator Philo Vance and his quick-witted secretary Ellen Deering to solve the seemingly impossible murder.
Vance begins investigating the three people who were with Dalton during the accident: his wife and his partners Ed Edwards and Bill Graves. Each suspect points fingers at the others, with Edwards suggesting marital troubles and Mrs. Dalton claiming both partners wanted her husband out of their profitable costume jewelry firm. As Vance digs deeper into the tangled web of business relationships and personal animosities, he must determine not only who committed the murder, but how anyone could have stabbed Dalton inside a sealed ambulance.]]>1587false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-persian-slippers--70543247
Originally aired: October 3, 1948.

Cast:
Gerald Mohr, Virginia Gregg, Larry Dobkin, Louis Van Rooten, Jeff Corey, Jean Bates Tags:
PhilipMarlowe, RaymondChandler, privateeye, noir, mystery, murder, investigation, blackmail, deception, LosAngeles, hardboiled, crimefiction, betrayal, suspense, detective, classicradio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70543247Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:57:00 +0000OTRPODSPrivate detective Philip Marlowe is hired to locate Norma Delaney, a troubled woman who vanished after an argument with her dangerously jealous husband. The search leads through foggy Los Angeles streets to a fortune teller, a secret lover, and a...
Originally aired: October 3, 1948.

Cast:
Gerald Mohr, Virginia Gregg, Larry Dobkin, Louis Van Rooten, Jeff Corey, Jean Bates Tags:
PhilipMarlowe, RaymondChandler, privateeye, noir, mystery, murder, investigation, blackmail, deception, LosAngeles, hardboiled, crimefiction, betrayal, suspense, detective, classicradio]]>1770false204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-wind--70064278
Originally aired: June 17, 1947.

Cast: Van Heflin, Lorreen Tuttle, Wendell Niles]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70064278Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:23:13 +0000OTRPODSOn a night when the hot Santa Ana winds blow trouble into Los Angeles, private detective Philip Marlowe stumbles into a barroom killing that quickly turns personal. A small-time hood named Waldo is gunned down, leaving behind stolen money, a trail of...
Originally aired: June 17, 1947.

Cast: Van Heflin, Lorreen Tuttle, Wendell Niles]]>1772betrayal,blackmail,classicradio,crimefiction,hardboiled,investigation,jealousy,losangeles,murder,mystery,noir,philipmarlowe,privateeye,raymondchandler,santaanawinds,suspensefalse203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-shot-waldo--69733625
Cast: Gerald Mohr, Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Parley Baer, Howard McNear]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69733625Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:36:16 +0000OTRPODSWhen a small-time hood named Waldo turns up riddled with bullets, private detective Philip Marlowe is hired to untangle a case no one else wants. The trail leads through cheap nightclubs, frightened witnesses, and a tangle of double-crosses involving...
Cast: Gerald Mohr, Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Parley Baer, Howard McNear]]>1442classicradio,crimefiction,detective,doublecross,hardboiled,investigation,losangeles,murder,mystery,noir,philipmarlowe,privateeye,raymondchandler,suspense,underworldfalse202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-birds-on-the-wing--69480047
Originally aired: November 26, 1949. 

Cast:
Gerald Mohr, Lois Corbett, Rita Lynn, Don Randolph, Junius Matthews, Jack Moyles Tags:
PhilipMarlowe, RaymondChandler, privateeye, noir, mystery, murder, investigation, parachute, carnival, jealousy, sabotage, Hollywood, crimefiction, suspense, detective, classicradio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69480047Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:55:17 +0000OTRPODSHired to keep a reckless young millionaire out of trouble, private detective Philip Marlowe heads to a county fair where a daredevil parachute act hides more than cheap thrills. When one of the performers plunges to her death before a stunned crowd,...
Originally aired: November 26, 1949. 

Cast:
Gerald Mohr, Lois Corbett, Rita Lynn, Don Randolph, Junius Matthews, Jack Moyles Tags:
PhilipMarlowe, RaymondChandler, privateeye, noir, mystery, murder, investigation, parachute, carnival, jealousy, sabotage, Hollywood, crimefiction, suspense, detective, classicradio]]>1762false201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gorgeous-lyre--689258141eb085ca-5b34-4cb7-9078-273b8975c955Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:37:13 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a blinding blizzard forces Marlowe off a mountain road and straight into a lodge filled with people who despise him—because six months earlier he killed Virgil Boraki in self-defense. What should...1784false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carol-s-christmas--68925818148ac722-b45b-4f79-89f2-8fd98b88dcf1Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:30:38 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a quiet Christmas Eve turns into a whirlwind of double-cross, murder, and international intrigue—all centered around a mysterious relic known as the Sword of Cebu. When Marlowe is visited first by a...1777false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nether-nether-land--6892581931cb4d39-fd6e-4fe1-8b11-e30085ca2f2bSun, 07 Dec 2025 05:08:08 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a half-dead Marlowe is jolted from a few minutes’ sleep by a terrified young woman named Carolyn Shepherd—beautiful, shaken, and certain that a man has been following her for weeks. But before...1789false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heir-for-g-string--689258279e51042d-bca7-4032-9f2f-4b47d5d52669Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:03:46 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a simple missing-person search turns into a deadly game of impersonation, cover-ups, and a murder that was never supposed to see daylight. Marlowe is hired by a polite, too-slick Philadelphia lawyer...1781false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sound-and-the-unsound--689258222b31b35b-deef-4df7-9b03-a481e76cc9d7Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:58:32 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a harmless complaint from a lonely old neighbor explodes into a dark mystery of secrets, broken families, and a killer hiding in plain sight. Lucille Bellows swears she’s been hearing strange...1744false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-medium-was-rare--689258261a741656-2296-4dbf-91f3-bfff06ba05f5Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:07:52 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a planned fishing getaway gets derailed when Marlowe is dragged into a slick, high-class con built on fear, fortune-telling, and a very convenient crystal ball. Lillian Collins hires him to recover...1795false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-young-man-s-fancy--6892584759197870-3819-418e-a187-77d3c9404b0bWed, 03 Dec 2025 20:19:49 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a sweltering Los Angeles afternoon pulls Marlowe into a heartbreaking story of love, pride, and the kind of trouble only a family can hide. It starts when Marlowe visits his friend Alex Lesnarvitch,...1729false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-long-way-home--68925817b9b3f7c3-8e35-4ce8-aca5-75f2f7e4e436Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:45:22 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a missing-person case turns into a slow, crushing walk toward the truth. Enos Harper hires Marlowe to find his young, beautiful wife Amy, who supposedly vanished after a trip to the laundromat. But...1743false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-good-neighbor-policy--68925820b260a9a7-085c-4b44-9e9d-2bafe98d5578Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:20:27 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a simple phone mix-up drags the detective into a deadly scheme involving crossed wires, a frantic woman, and a killer who lives just down the hall. When Marlowe discovers that his neighbor’s calls...1577false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-can-be-murder--689258405db15288-c67a-49cf-a68e-f205ae8cc3d9Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:59:10 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a quiet night at Bell’s English tavern turns into a twisting murder case wrapped in charm, guilt, and desperation. Marlowe meets Marnie Carr—a red-haired beauty with a nervous smile and a secret...1721false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dear-dead-days--68925815f2bcde41-fe31-4896-a6c5-7224fcf51c56Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:50:17 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the detective’s seaside breather turns into a nightmare of fog, deception, and attempted murder. After receiving a cryptic wire from someone named Dale Higgins, Marlowe heads to Long Beach—only to...1799false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-seaside-sabbatical--6892582823be1ea5-60c6-4d6d-86e1-fa34da10c0afMon, 17 Nov 2025 22:25:24 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the detective’s seaside breather turns into a nightmare of fog, deception, and attempted murder. After receiving a cryptic wire from someone named Dale Higgins, Marlowe heads to Long Beach—only to...1683false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-book--689258239ab31759-0c0b-4384-bc7a-6942111185f7Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:27:50 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the detective stumbles into a case that begins as a simple suicide on Skid Row but unravels into a ruthless story of blackmail, betrayal, and the long shadow of a forgotten past. When a once-famous...1730false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-white-carnation--68925841a2ea55c0-ba2c-4a46-85b2-ce80ce707aedMon, 17 Nov 2025 19:43:19 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the detective is pulled into a frantic hunt for a missing groom whose perfect life is suddenly shattered by a ghost from the past. Hours before his wedding, young doctor Ben Reynolds vanishes after...1728false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-final-payment--689258621b70abdb-7f2d-4465-8892-273c3f63fe47Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:35:57 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the detective fights against the clock to grant a condemned man one final act of redemption. Hours before his execution, young Billy Sinero begs Marlowe to recover a cache of stolen jewels—proof of...1754false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fifth-mask--689258291ff873ec-0afa-477b-aa63-b62bf505c62eMon, 17 Nov 2025 19:18:45 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the hardboiled detective is pulled into a tangled web of lies, jealousy, and murder. When a terrified socialite named Vivian Barr hires Marlowe for protection from a man she claims wants to kill...1785false100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-soft-spot--689258251be4e8df-0a69-4ec7-8056-7e63b476456dSun, 16 Nov 2025 00:26:54 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the hard-boiled detective is drawn into a fog-shrouded mystery of guilt, redemption, and murder. When newspaper magnate Earl Hanley hires Marlowe to find an elderly gardener who’s disappeared—along...1772false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sea-horse-jockey--68925821a5ae96dd-3542-4e3f-8575-0547645575a7Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:43:44 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective is drawn into a tangled case involving a priceless jeweled seahorse brooch, a bitter family feud, and a few too many “friends” with hidden agendas. After being hired to oversee the sale of the brooch,...1794false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-collectors-item--68925831df05b0a9-186b-4e03-bb79-7921751a883fSun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself entangled in a complex web of murder, deceit, and betrayal. A missing Confederate half dollar key to a string of crimes leads Marlowe to a trio of suspects - a sneaky collector, a...1779false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dark-tunnel--6892587576512f48-ef6b-4af7-9cde-cfd671da8b9aSat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective gets caught up in a tangled web of secrets and lies surrounding the disappearance of a woman named Julia Thayer. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Marlowe uncovers a dangerous game of blackmail,...1778false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-quiet-magpie--6892583755bd7ae8-febe-4ea5-9338-c7660d34a4f4Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective finds himself in the midst of a complex web of murder, blackmail, and deceit. Tasked with proving the innocence of a young man accused of murdering his father, Marlowe unravels a sinister plot...1779false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-parrots-bed--68925882b1003d6d-1d06-4c11-94ed-8544cbf9708cThu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this riveting episode of Philip Marlowe, the tough private detective is hired by Daphne McGregor to find her missing sailor friend, Lash Lauterbach, before her ship leaves at 4 a.m. The search for Lash leads Marlowe to a web of blackmail, missing...1518false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-glass-donkey--68925846449dab1e-77ed-4707-9cd9-febd9acc9695Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself entangled in a web of murder, mystery, and deceit. After the brutal killing of a woman named Helen Lofton, Marlowe becomes determined to uncover the truth behind her death. As he follows...1799false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-wish--689258241b57ddb5-a6c6-4719-898b-d93d96d7c217Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger as he navigates the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles in a race against time. When a dying man's last wish leads Marlowe to search for his estranged son, Jack Schiller, he...1786false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iron-coffin--68925832ca597a42-6ca9-4943-8489-0c8726df46e5Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a woman named Catherine Newbow seeks Marlowe's help in finding her daughter Irene's fiance, Bennett Varago, who has become obsessed with a 16th-century Spanish history and disappeared. Marlowe travels to an old...1781false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-girl-from-pitchfork-corners--68925834bf23cb25-10fb-4480-b6f1-4dbbed04fc0bSun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the cool and calm private detective finds himself caught in a web of murder, blackmail, and deception. Hired to investigate the whereabouts of Arnold Latimer, Marlowe uncovers a dangerous game...1798false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pelicans-roost--6892583074184657-2525-4755-9026-9d03aed93228Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective is drawn into a tangled web of deceit and danger as he tries to protect a woman named Lynn Russell from a crazed man named Ward Erling. The mystery unfolds at a beauty salon in Wilshire where...1761false90fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gold-cobra--689258480ff6724f-8c9c-427f-9817-bc3f8d1e1222Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a case involving a gold cobra leads to a deadly game of deception and murder. Marlowe is hired by Roth Wingham to transport the valuable item to Chicago, but soon realizes that there are dangerous forces at play....1800false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/face-to-forget--68925886feed0507-64da-418c-83e9-c9860fdb3e41Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, we find our detective caught in a web of deceit and danger as he unravels a mystery involving a missing man, a dead body, and a vengeful killer. Struggling to uncover the truth, Marlowe must navigate through lies and...1759false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-uneasy-head--68925893c9160581-53a3-4e42-ba66-67709f7c7eceWed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, Marlowe finds himself entangled in a web of deception and danger as he investigates the murder of a man named Sammy Archer. The case leads him to a hot-tempered woman named Bessie Dunsmire, whose missing tiara and...1761false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bedside-manners--689258393fa82625-ab9a-416d-9be7-6ae53abfa231Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective finds himself bedridden with a broken leg and entangled in a web of deception and danger. When a wealthy heiress asks for his help regarding her troubled brother, Marlowe uncovers a sinister...1779false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-foxs-tail--68925895f412d307-cecc-4100-92f6-3b3c6cefe40eMon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective becomes entangled in a tangled web of deceit and murder as he is enlisted to impersonate a dead man in a high-stakes case involving stolen cosmetics formulas, blackmail, and a deadly conspiracy....1782false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cloak-of-kamehameha--6892585339ad37c1-3b03-4ce5-8bd2-e2fe93520294Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode, Philip Marlowe finds himself caught in a web of mystery and danger as he becomes entangled in a deadly game surrounding the coveted Cloak of Kamehameha. From a cryptic message to a dangerous chase through Hawaii, Marlowe navigates...1779false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hiding-place--6892584288ee507f-0688-4295-8666-4e9ad4dbaca9Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective is hired by a worried mother to find her missing son, Chip Bryant. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a tangled web of deception, hidden jewels, and dangerous criminals. A...1799false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-high-collared-cape--68925843396e93ce-3d88-424b-960c-a93da650df0aFri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of murder, deceit, and betrayal unfolds as the private detective is drawn into a case involving a troubled ballerina, a missing dance impresario, and a vengeful publicity man. As Marlowe unravels the...1791false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-angry-eagle--6892583579d5138b-aab6-445f-9652-14b571fb9d2bThu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a seemingly peaceful country retreat turns deadly as a twisted plot unravels, revealing a crooked fight manager, a dangerous frame-up, and a deadly confrontation. Marlowe must navigate a tangled web of deceit,...1781false80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anniversary-gift--689258449958a71f-fc90-4515-81c5-f702f655bc4dWed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a seemingly straightforward case to retrieve a lost wristwatch takes a dark turn when Marlowe uncovers a web of lies, blackmail, and murder. As he delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the watch and its...1762false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-on-the-roof--68925855e1297be7-3265-459b-9231-c7fd3c48bc1dTue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of deceit, murder, and betrayal unfolds as private detective Philip Marlowe is drawn into a complex case involving a missing woman, a murdered man, and a troubled young man named Pete Andrade. Marlowe...1763false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sword-of-cebu--68925849a8055fd5-fa95-4b39-a290-ef5b43cc07f3Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of deceit and betrayal unfolds as Marlowe navigates a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse involving stolen pearls, hired killers, and a cunning underworld figure. As the pieces of the puzzle come together,...1760false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-deep-shadow--68925897c0c607e0-0dd4-44c5-8312-4e400e3f59bdSun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a missing bride-to-be, a murdered nightclub owner, and a mysterious female killer are all connected, leading Marlowe on a twisting investigation that uncovers blackmail, hidden identities, and a deadly alibi. As...1763false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-vital-statistic--689258633ce8b31d-9cbc-4b95-b82d-f2eab969ef26Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective becomes entangled in a complex web of deception and murder as he investigates the death of a woman named Terry LaBar. Marlowe is hired by Terry's husband, Vince LeBar, to locate a woman in slacks who...1762false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-monkeys-uncle--6892585862867622-640b-4153-9e10-a1c8290e7948Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective finds himself entangled in a mystery involving a mad Scotchman, a phony English lord, a beautiful blonde corpse, and a missing chimpanzee named Cornelius. As Marlowe delves into the case, he...1762false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-step--68925896ac47931a-8336-4157-a46b-911b9ec15acdThu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a seemingly routine case leads Marlowe into a tangled web of deceit and desperation as he unravels a scheme of betrayal, theft, and murder. With a troubled waitress seeking help, a missing chemist, a conniving piano...1799false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ladies-night--689258602f5fc85f-b160-4e12-9a6b-e40a7e955b2bWed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of blackmail, murder, and deception unfolds as the detective is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. When a woman named Henrietta Lawrence is implicated in a murder from her past, Marlowe must...1786false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grim-echo--68925850f98d835b-645c-4a13-a6f6-fa48c874fab1Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a chance encounter with a storm leaves Marlowe stranded at a mountain lodge, where tensions run high and secrets come to light. Marlowe finds himself caught in the middle of a family's bitter vendetta, haunted by...1793false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-long-arm--68925912fd58c0b5-8e66-4b7d-8d82-44833449a725Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective finds himself embroiled in a tangled web of murder, deceit, and corrupt police in Bay City. When a desperate man named Ernie Parch frantically calls Marlowe for help, claiming he is being framed...1786false70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hairpin-turn--68925852cf2761fb-2834-44a4-976a-513d79bb345cSun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a twisty tale of jealousy, blackmail, and murder unfolds as Marlowe becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse involving a wealthy heiress, her troubled love life, and a ruthless private detective. As...1782false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bid-for-freedom--689258663c60b77a-6e58-4216-b8e1-9da82213b3d7Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective is drawn into a tangled web of deceit and danger as he gets caught up in a case involving a missing woman from a sanitarium, a desperate husband, and a shady past. Marlowe must race against time to...1826false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-covered-bridge--68925871e157b2ff-c59a-4958-a010-3ae2a879c2c1Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and murder after being coerced into driving suspicious characters to Mexico. As he navigates the dangerous twists and turns of the case, Marlowe uncovers a...1838false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-torch-carriers--68925874b2ed295f-5263-49c9-baa6-d917e3026ff5Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a dark and twisted tale unfolds as Marlowe becomes entangled in the web of deceit surrounding a beautiful woman seeking to retrieve a bracelet from a dangerous man, Larry Salter. As Marlowe delves deeper into the...1836false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-that-jacqueline-built--68925870c84c181f-df0d-4689-8074-b36a413197c7Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a mysterious disappearance of a house leads to a tangled web of deceit and murder as private detective Marlowe is drawn into a hunt for missing rubies and a dangerous swindler named Corday. With twists and turns that...1696false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-little-wishbone--68925833ed9ae4b1-8189-4cce-b5c2-f41ccb272715Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, Marlowe finds himself in a race against time as he tries to track down a dangerous man named Alland Begley who is wanted for murder. Meanwhile, Marlowe's love interest, Jonesy, has disappeared, leading Marlowe on a...1806false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kid-on-the-corner--6892585780927878-b718-48c4-9df4-86f2584e7cc2Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective is approached by a young boy named Tommy who is worried about his uncle, Bert Larson, who has seemingly disappeared. Marlowe takes on the case and uncovers a tangled web of deceit and murder involving a...1760false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-birds-on-the-wing--68925868d009cf7c-8eb5-4823-bd7b-3f1227454d8dSun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective finds himself embroiled in a case of murder and deception at a county fair in Calumet Valley. When thrill-seeking millionaire Paige Pembroke becomes the target of dangerous jealousies and a...1762false60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fine-italian-hand--68925876ba8eead0-ac0b-4cca-8f92-8fd0fda52f82Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself entangled in a web of murder, deceit, and blackmail as he investigates a case involving the son of a worried father, a dancer named Paula, and a violent gambler named Frank Safran. When...1766false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-green-witch--68925884f2ac2944-41ae-4242-a5c7-f632d16d7977Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a chilling Halloween party takes a deadly turn when a man escapes prison and seeks revenge on a former acquaintance. As Marlowe gets drawn into the dangerous game of cat and mouse, he uncovers a tangled web of...1697false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-smokeout--68925859120563f5-c13b-4d21-a6d9-9c336013837eThu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a private detective embarks on a dangerous investigation after being caught in a smoke out that leads him to the mysterious death of a young woman named Vera Hamlin. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he...1692false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-strangle-hold--6892586196e7c133-a17a-4f6f-99a5-812cfdab9d3bWed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective becomes embroiled in a complex case involving wrestling scandals, murder, and deceit. Marlowe is hired by Manny Faber, a radio producer, to uncover the truth behind a slander suit filed by professional...1803false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-open-window--6892586571815aa3-3500-4bfc-a7e2-10097d0de5efTue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of identity, deceit, and blackmail unfolds as Marlowe navigates the dark underbelly of Los Angeles. A mysterious woman with amnesia, a desperate husband, and a slick nightclub owner all play a part in a...1783false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tale-of-the-mermaid--689258727678c0ec-025b-456a-bbee-37b05b36ed7bMon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the tangled web of blackmail, murder, and hidden treasures is unraveled with a twist. Marlowe is drawn into a dangerous game by a dying man's instructions and a mysterious plaid-coated woman, leading him to a phony...1805false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fatted-calf--689258382fc13b0b-8733-4ffb-8789-66ab453286cbSun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself entangled in a web of blackmail, murder, and betrayal. When renowned cartoonist, Junius Poppy, is found dead, Marlowe follows a twisted trail of clues that lead to a ruthless syndicate...1782false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-baton-sinister--689258459c826516-1de8-465d-ac64-448068bd6d42Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger surrounding a priceless tapestry. A broker of bizarre art objects enlists Marlowe's help to retrieve the tapestry, which leads to a chain of events...1780false50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rustin-hickory--6892587982a045b8-b548-41ff-807b-0baedbfe6741Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a schoolteacher on vacation from Nebraska finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery after the man she was with is shot and killed. With the help of Marlowe, she uncovers a web of deceit, jealousy, and ambition that...1768false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bums-rush--689258739a60e879-358b-41c8-ab1a-43f892518ed3Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a winding tale of deception, identity, and murder unravels as Philip Marlowe is drawn into a dangerous game orchestrated by a clever criminal mastermind. The mysterious Jonathan Mitre, posing as a bum from Montana,...1770false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-eager-witness--68925869001bb86a-1898-4da5-952c-8d3cfbe9561fWed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective gets embroiled in a high-stakes murder trial involving a smooth bookie named Earl Jernigan. As Marlowe testifies in court, a twist emerges when an A1 citizen, Leonard Gaines, offers a powerful...1790false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lady-killer--689259137f90e2c6-7a66-4d74-bb82-10a846a9c42bTue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of murder, blackmail, and deception unfolds as Marlowe is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a charming but deadly man named Paul Niles. With a beautiful young woman named Nora Kirby...1783false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-indian-giver--68925907e717f448-7666-4885-b6a4-2eb6792a9e2bMon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective gets embroiled in a complex tale involving an Indian bowl that leads to murder, deception, and a quest for hidden treasure. As Marlowe follows the trail of the stolen artifact, he uncovers a web of lies...1806false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-august-lion--689258773a5ed9ab-18ad-42f3-a722-655cb622cd60Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective is pulled into a web of deceit and murder when a woman named Eileen Voss is found dead in his apartment. Blindsided by the revelation that his client, Judd Angel, has a troubled past and a connection to...1789false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mexican-boat-ride--68925851e662d30a-5146-411b-8244-b58e3fdebf87Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, Marlowe is enlisted to investigate why a woman named Ona Estabrook was seen on a boat in Mexico, despite her fear of them. As Marlowe delves into the mystery, he uncovers a web of blackmail, murder, and smuggling...1757false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-headless-peacock--689258920d4f24ff-3c6c-4079-8c7f-0c6b50b203baFri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself caught in a tangled web of deceit and danger as he works to unravel a mystery involving a stolen headless peacock, a shady bookie, and a murderous biographer. With a quick-witted redhead,...1781false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dude-from-manhattan--689258811fefaa35-4d91-45d9-ba06-55ef20cf737aThu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a vacation at a guest ranch turns deadly when a man is trampled to death by a black stallion named Thunder. As Marlowe investigates, he uncovers a web of deceit involving blackmail, shady silk dealings, and a botched...1757false40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-key-man--68925854fc7bbb52-67df-4ad4-8dab-bb176e8aadeaWed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of deceit and murder unfolds as private detective Philip Marlowe is drawn into a dangerous game of blackmail and betrayal. From a mysterious client with a troubled past to a cunning ex-soldier of...1793false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-busy-body--68925856883f87e8-3bde-4590-b5ed-c3e9c4e18fddTue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective takes on a case involving a missing man named Dean Howard and a robbery of negotiable bonds from a safe. As Marlowe delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, greed,...1789false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pigeons-blood--689258909642e71d-4b90-4712-beec-222b3db999dbMon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of lies, deceit, and betrayal unfolds as Marlowe is drawn into the hunt for a collection of rare rubies worth a fortune. With a beautiful French woman, a conniving fence, and a mysterious blonde all...1783false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unfair-lady--68925894aa67fe01-54da-4ce3-9705-dc5a50203fd7Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, Marlowe is hired to uncover a diamond thief at the Bjornsson mine in Rizlo, Mexico. As he delves deep into the mystery, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit involving the mine owner, Ira Bjornsson, his secretary...1795false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ebony-link--6892589816c5bbca-5877-4034-b281-179109fb6e4aSat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of blackmail, murder, and betrayal unfolds as Marlowe is drawn into the dark and treacherous world of a troubled couple. With a shady chauffeur, a conniving manicurist, and a deadly artist all involved...1786false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/night-tide--68925878b36c786f-4b44-40f8-940d-28e39f7fec7eFri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, Marlowe is hired by Mike Basso to investigate the return of Johnny Dyke, a former employee who had been sent to prison for stealing from Basso. As Marlowe delves into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and...1841false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-promise-to-pay--68925906e396d748-efb3-4b70-90bc-21dfa40134a9Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the promise to pay a blackmail threatens the future of a powerful man named Garfield Randall, setting off a chain of events that leads to murder, deception, and a deadly showdown. When Marlowe is hired to recover a...1787false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-feminine-touch--68925920ab08c4e7-ed54-4cdb-89f7-8719bffc37e8Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective becomes entangled in a series of murders connected to a motorcycle stunt show. When a wall climber is killed in a staged accident, Marlowe delves into the complicated relationships between the...1794false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lady-in-mink--689259098843aa3f-d67d-442e-9a60-7b2e57417907Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and murder as he is hired to find a missing woman named June Drake. As Marlowe digs deeper, he uncovers a complex conspiracy where nothing is as it seems....1786false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cloak-of-kamehameha--68925911e91cb871-b449-411f-9ec4-8e3c70cdcda9Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of deceit, murder, and obsession unfolds as Marlowe navigates through Honolulu in search of a missing cloak of priceless golden feathers. The mysterious disappearance of the cloak leads Marlowe to...1786false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heat-wave--68925885760996ee-5c7a-455a-a738-86fc8e7e42d7Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the hot summer heatwave in Los Angeles sets the stage for a gripping tale of murder, deception, and intrigue. Marlowe is hired by Karen Driscoll Jr. to uncover the identity of a mysterious burlesque dancer known as...1781false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-name-to-remember--689258642079ef03-335e-401c-84a9-79f16b5733dbSat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the hard-boiled detective navigates a tangled web of deceit, murder, and betrayal as he delves into a case involving missing pearls, blackmail, and a web of lies. Marlowe becomes entangled in a deadly game involving...1765false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-laugh--689258836b85098a-10c8-41cf-b56c-0021b6cd7194Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode, Philip Marlowe finds himself embroiled in a tangled web of deceit and murder as he investigates the death of a wealthy practical joker, Julius Spangler. The will reading of Spangler's estate reveals a twisted game of blackmail and...1769false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-green-flame--689258676f32034c-386e-4255-b27a-f298c5cfb897Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective becomes embroiled in a complex case involving a libel lawsuit, murder, and blackmail. Marlowe is hired by Dodie Whitmore to uncover the truth behind a damaging story printed in the Hollywood...1769false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dancing-hands--689259154d073d98-a25b-4029-bbcf-368cfec45113Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a series of mysterious events unfold as private detective Philip Marlowe is drawn into a complex web of deceit and murder. When Marlowe is hired to investigate a man, he soon finds himself embroiled in a tangled web...1780false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grim-hunters--689259148fa6b728-59c3-48b1-bb86-7b9a2fd32af6Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a wild scavenger hunt turns deadly as a private detective becomes embroiled in a web of blackmail, murder, and deceit. As he navigates through the dangerous twists and turns of the case, Marlowe uncovers a shocking...1788false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-friend-from-detroit--68925880490803ca-fc10-432d-8131-c0059bf021aaMon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the titular detective is thrust into a tangled web of mystery and danger when a worried man named Dave calls him in the middle of the night seeking help finding his missing wife, Betty. As Marlowe investigates, he...1779false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lonesome-reunion--6892589103cdeca2-10cc-40e7-8dd1-011f35c18f75Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a seemingly routine job turns deadly when Marlowe is drawn into a tangled web of deception, violence, and betrayal in the small Arizona town of Lonesome. With a bag of seemingly worthless papers that hold the key to...1726false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-long-rope--68925901a688eb63-e5ba-4603-bc59-7dc8198a5195Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a string of mysterious events leads the detective to untangle a web of deceit and murder. When private investigator Marlowe is hired to transport a valuable set of pearls, he becomes embroiled in a deadly scheme...1780false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-easy-mark--6892590232f9b0c6-0e74-4e8a-b430-5eced47d167eFri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the hardboiled detective is hired by Mrs. Corey Gilbert to investigate her husband Ross, who is suspected to be involved in blackmail. As Marlowe digs deeper, he discovers a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and...1747false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-orange-dog--689258993cdfb8e1-0455-425a-b971-db86df3b8841Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of deception surrounds a mysterious Orange Dog of Foal that leads private detective Philip Marlowe into a dangerous world of counterfeiting, murder, and betrayal. As Marlowe investigates the murder of a...1769false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-halo--6892590393582a68-a70d-4f2c-a313-69e78bcd5fe6Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a convoluted web of deceit and murder unfolds as the hard-boiled detective uncovers the truth behind the disappearance of Julia Perry. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he unravels a complex...1771false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-restless-day--689259170e7b7e21-a0d9-469c-8230-01bd3bde8151Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of deception and betrayal unravels as private detective Philip Marlowe dives into a case involving a faked death, missing inventions, and attempted murder. Benjamin Rollins, a cosmetics chemist, enlists...1782false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-acquaintance--68925918c0a115df-2913-4348-b227-ae0aefdb934aMon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of deceit unfolds as the private detective investigates the disappearance of a bride-to-be on New Year's Eve. With dangerous criminals, vengeful ex-lovers, and a deadly game of cat and mouse, Marlowe...1766false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hard-way-out--68925910ef61c6b2-7d17-44f5-bee2-45f3a2164572Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a routine case of embezzlement turns into a tangled web of deceit and murder as Marlowe delves into the mysterious suicide of August Quig's general manager, Frank Emery. As Marlowe uncovers the...1752false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trouble-is-my-business--689259042b891f9f-4bcf-475b-ac7b-ce076ddd3dd7Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, a tangled web of deceit, murder, and blackmail unfolds as Marlowe is drawn into a case involving a wealthy man's adopted stepson, a cunning gold digger, a slick gunman, and a duplicitous chauffeur....1749false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heart-of-gold--6892591929dced96-d055-45ef-968f-4be44dbf15bbFri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a mysterious letter leads Marlowe to investigate the identity of Elliot Purdue, only to uncover a web of deceit, blackmail, and murder. As he delves deeper into the case, Marlowe discovers the truth behind a suicide...1808false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-theres-a-will--68925908cfffa947-68a2-4293-b74d-3f61b9f6ba51Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective becomes entangled in a complex web of greed, treachery, and deception as he is hired by three heirs to search for hidden bonds worth $300,000, in a race against time. As the heirs bicker and...1765false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-panama-hat--6892590541f8753b-02a9-49e8-8181-ab6a9587f6b4Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a seemingly routine case of a kidnapping takes a dark and twisted turn as private detective Philip Marlowe uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. After being hired by a woman to protect her husband from...1731false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-persian-slippers--68925889eb22e78b-a4e2-4f10-b5de-a61709b54fb1Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective finds himself caught up in a web of lies, deceit, and murder as he is hired to find a missing woman, Norma Delaney. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he discovers a tangled web of...1777false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-wind--68925916e5ce50bf-a0c5-4bdf-9aea-5106d688d4b4Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000OTRPODSIn this episode of Philip Marlowe, a hot Santa Ana wind blows through Los Angeles, setting the stage for a tangled web of murder, deceit, and hidden truths. Marlowe finds himself caught up in a barroom killing, blackmail, missing pearls, and dangerous...1849false1full