Episodes

  • Mystery Audio: First Nighter Sam Spade Spoof

    Mystery Audio: First Nighter Sam Spade Spoof
    Apr 25 2026
    Original Release Date: August 28, 2022

    Sam Spade is called in to protect Mister First Nighter from being killed.

    The real mystery is where this audio came from.


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    33 mins
  • Sam Spade: Caper with Two Death Beds

    Sam Spade: Caper with Two Death Beds
    Apr 18 2026
    Original Release Date: August 22, 2022

    Also known as "The Death Bed Caper"

    Sam investigates a case with two dying statements, one of which was false.

    Original Air Date: June 20, 1948


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    47 mins
  • Sam Spade: The Prisoner of Zenda Caper

    Sam Spade: The Prisoner of Zenda Caper
    Apr 11 2026
    Original Release Date: November 13, 2023

    Today's Mystery:Sam receives a summons and a $100 retainer from a reclusive silent film star.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 30, 1948

    Originated from Hollywood

    Starring: Howard Duff as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Wally Maher

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    29 mins
  • Sam Spade: The Gold Key Caper

    Sam Spade: The Gold Key Caper
    Apr 4 2026
    Original Release Date: August 15, 2022

    Sam is hired by a woman to protect her from her recently paroled husband.

    Original Air Date: January 25, 1948

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    34 mins
  • Sam Spade: The One Hour Caper

    Sam Spade: The One Hour Caper
    Mar 27 2026
    Release Date: August 8, 2022

    Sam leaves an hour before a photo shoot in answer to a call from a printer and has to explain one hour later when he shows back at the office beaten and bruised.

    Original Air Date: January 4, 1948

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    43 mins
  • Sam Spade: The Bow Window Caper

    Sam Spade: The Bow Window Caper
    Mar 21 2026
    Original Release Date: August 1, 2022

    Sam is hired by a doctor whose jealous wife is ruining his practice and has threatened to use a gun.

    Original Air Date: November 9, 1947


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    35 mins
  • Sam Spade: The Adam Figg Caper

    Sam Spade: The Adam Figg Caper
    Aug 31 2024
    Original Release Date: July 25, 2022

    Sam is hired by the butler of a wealthy man who has been shot at.

    Original Air: October 5, 1947


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    44 mins
  • Sam Spade: The Convertible Caper

    Sam Spade: The Convertible Caper
    Aug 24 2024
    Original Release Date: July 18, 2022

    A woman hires Sam Spade to get back a valuable foreign car that was stolen from her after she'd stolen it from someone else.

    Original Air Date: June 15, 1947


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    39 mins