Episode 498 - Writer’s Block (Mystery is My Hobby, Box 13, & Night Beat)

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Each of these old time radio detectives earned their livings as writers. They only dabbled in crimesolving on the side because it was their hobby or because real-life mysteries provided inspiration for their work. We’ll hear Glenn Langan as mystery writer and police consultant Barton Drake in “The Coin Collector Mystery,” a syndicated episode from Mystery is My Hobby.  Then, Alan Ladd is Dan Holiday - newspaperman turned novelist and amateur adventurer - in “Hare and Hounds” from Box 13. And we’ll close with Frank Lovejoy as Chicago reporter Randy Stone in “The Girl in the Park” from Night Beat (originally aired on NBC on February 27, 1950).


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the-football-chick:

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Commanders undrafted rookie LB Tre Walker announces his retirement from the NFL. 🤔

The Commanders also had another young player retire earlier this offseason, WR Anthony Gandy-Golden called it quits at the age of 24.

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the-football-chick:

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LB Kiko Alonso announces his retirement from the NFL one day after signing again with the New Orleans Saints. After an almost 3-year hiatus from football due to a torn ACL, many thought Alonso might revitalize his former pro bowl career, but he’s decided to hang up his cleats for good.

Alonso, who was drafted by the Bills in 2013, was traded 4 times during his career and probably had his best seasons with the Dolphins and Saints (2016-2020).

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dms-a-jem:

This show…when I was a kid…hoo-boy

1-800-876-5353 will forever be embedded in my mind

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‘I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)

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misforgotten2:

A book you very likely don’t have on your shelf #167

Cover by John Melo  –  1975

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