This week we catch up on Boston Blackie's antics.

Today, we find Jessen, the innocent and loyal steamship purser, out of Rentor's clutches! We also meet a whole new romantic couple - but things go south pretty quickly. Lots of drama... definitely a blackie-light episode.

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Intro music:

On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro music:

Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua

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HEY GUYS it's 2024 Ellie here! Haven't posted on this podcast feed in a HOT second, but if you want to listen to my current twice-a-week podcast, you can find it here!

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All is revealed in the FABLE of Boston Blackie in this week's episode!

Drama is unearthed, and a man selflessly sacrifices himself for a long prison sentence... for NO reason at all. Seriously, he should not have done that.

OH ALSO, I found another person to hate! This dude is so much worse than Rita, and you're actually supposed to hate him ;) He should be fired. And imprisoned. And dead.

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Thank you so much for listening (and reading this description)

Intro music:

On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro music:

Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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HEY GUYS it's 2024 Ellie here! Haven't posted on this podcast feed in a HOT second, but if you want to listen to my current twice-a-week podcast, you can find it here!

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We press on with the tale of the legendary Boston Blackie.

This week, Boston Blackie gets bored... so he goes & commits a crime. And not just any crime - a near-impossible crime. Which is just Blackie's style. This episode takes us aboard a ship transporting a massive amount of well-guarded gold, and Blackie - against all odds - manages to steal some.

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Thank you so much for listening (and reading this description)

Intro music:

On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro music:

Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Support the show

HEY GUYS it's 2024 Ellie here! Haven't posted on this podcast feed in a HOT second, but if you want to listen to my current twice-a-week podcast, you can find it here!

https://bite-sized-bom.buzzsprout.com/

We continue the Boston Blackie epic poem.

This week, we get dramatic! Fred the Count (aka "Sir Harry") has been going about his shenanigans - and Boston Blackie is out for revenge.

Blackie & the gang stage a whole dang operation in order to land Fred the Count back in jail. But before he does... he's got some words for the Count.

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Thank you so much for listening (and reading this description)

Intro music:

On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro music:

Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Support the show

HEY GUYS it's 2024 Ellie here! Haven't posted on this podcast feed in a HOT second, but if you want to listen to my current twice-a-week podcast, you can find it here!

https://bite-sized-bom.buzzsprout.com/

We continue the Boston Blackie saga! In this episode, there's more random, unnecessary dramatic tension between Blackie and one of his new cohorts. There are also some tense moments where the Cushions Kid's life hangs in the balance - his death seeming inevitable. And, at the end, we meet an objectively bad human being. No joke. The Count sucks, in every way possible.

Oh, and unrelated - but my birthday is on October 6! So, happy birthday to me :D

Remember, send book recommendations to [email protected]

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Thank you so much for listening (and reading this description)

Intro music:

On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro music:

Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Support the show

HEY GUYS it's 2024 Ellie here! Haven't posted on this podcast feed in a HOT second, but if you want to listen to my current twice-a-week podcast, you can find it here!

https://bite-sized-bom.buzzsprout.com/

Today, we continue the novel "Boston Blackie" by Jack Boyle!

In this episode, we see the beginnings of an epic prison break: with secret packages, bribes, coded messages, and giving a child dangerous explosives. Emotions are tense as Boston Blackie begins his battle against Folsom Prison, trying to break out his buddy, who is sentenced to hang in only a week.

Needless to say... it is vastly different from last week's episode.

Here's the website for the Folsom Prison Museum

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Thank you so much for listening (and reading this description)

Oh, and if you're that one person from Virginia that downloaded the last episode 20 times... have a good day, I guess?

Intro music:

On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro music:

Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Support the show

HEY GUYS it's 2024 Ellie here! Haven't posted on this podcast feed in a HOT second, but if you want to listen to my current twice-a-week podcast, you can find it here!

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...I cannot describe to you how much I love this episode. 

This week, we're starting the novel Boston Blackie by Jack Boyle, written in 1919! This is the first part of many, where we explore the Robin Hood-esque character of Boston Blackie, and his partner in crime (and wife) Mary. 

This week's episode includes casual theft, wholesome 4 year olds, and the most MELODRAMATIC scene that I have ever read. It's... absolutely beautiful. I would go so far as to call it art.

Remember, send book recommendations to [email protected]

If you ever feel like donating, you can do it either directly or by becoming a patron!

Thank you so much for listening (and reading this description)

Intro music:

On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro music:

Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Support the show

HEY GUYS it's 2024 Ellie here! Haven't posted on this podcast feed in a HOT second, but if you want to listen to my current twice-a-week podcast, you can find it here!

https://bite-sized-bom.buzzsprout.com/

No episode today! But fear not, I have some great suggestions on what to listen to! Not all are mystery related, but they're still good and entertaining. I'll be sure to be back at it next week with a new mystery story!

Suggestions:
- The Myths and Legends Podcast
- Old Radioplay-based TV shows on YouTube (Dragnet, Richard Diamond, etc.)
- Other mystery books I'm not able to read (Agatha Christie, mostly)
- Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

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Thank you so much for listening (and reading this description)

Intro music:

On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro music:

Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Support the show

HEY GUYS it's 2024 Ellie here! Haven't posted on this podcast feed in a HOT second, but if you want to listen to my current twice-a-week podcast, you can find it here!

https://bite-sized-bom.buzzsprout.com/

Today we kick back and relax with an iconic Old Time Radio episode! This week, we'll be listening to an episode of Boston Blackie - complete with mountains, planes, ransom money, and a great twist! Sometimes, 1940s humor is the best kind of humor.

By the way - there's a cool site called oldtime.radio that constantly plays old time radio plays! There are many different genres (like channels) to choose from!

Remember, send book recommendations to [email protected]

If you ever feel like donating, you can do it either directly or by becoming a patron!

Follow me on Instagram: @classic_mysteries

Thank you so much for listening (and reading this description)

Intro music:

On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro music:

Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Support the show

HEY GUYS it's 2024 Ellie here! Haven't posted on this podcast feed in a HOT second, but if you want to listen to my current twice-a-week podcast, you can find it here!

https://bite-sized-bom.buzzsprout.com/

Today we finish the fun story of the Archduke Maurice's strange accident! All is revealed, and some fun interactions take place. For example... the enthusiastic Stanley Lomas and the underzealous Reggie Fortune teaming up to discover the true cause of the Archduke's near-death experience! Truly the dream team.

Remember, send book recommendations to [email protected]

If you ever feel like donating, you can do it either directly or by becoming a patron!

Follow me on Instagram: @classic_mysteries

Thank you so much for listening (and reading this description)

Intro music:

On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro music:

Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Support the show

HEY GUYS it's 2024 Ellie here! Haven't posted on this podcast feed in a HOT second, but if you want to listen to my current twice-a-week podcast, you can find it here!

https://bite-sized-bom.buzzsprout.com/