The Whistler: Classic Radio Drama

Episode 215: Confession

Marty Heath finds himself in a desperate situation after being given a false diagnosis of a terminal illness. Feeling hopeless and struggling to provide for his wife, Clara, Marty is approached with an unexpected proposition. He is offered $10,000 in exchange for confessing to a murder. Marty agrees to the deal and concocts a false confession letter, but things take a surprising turn when he learns that there is another confession for the same murder. As he tries to clear his name, a series of unexpected events lead to a dramatic twist in the story.

Episode 216: Custom Built Blond

Jerry Cullman plans a robbery with a blonde accomplice, aiming to steal her expensive jewelry. When the plan goes awry and the blonde is fatally shot, Jerry attempts to cover his tracks by getting rid of her body. He sets in motion a plan involving a decoy car and a clever alibi, only to realize a crucial mistake that puts him at risk of being caught by the police.

Episode 218: The Sell-Out

Lloyd Miller finds himself in a precarious financial situation, desperate for money but unwilling to borrow. When confronted by a menacing individual named Barsman, he is coerced into selling classified sketches of a new government device. Under pressure, he complies but later discovers that the sketches were returned inadvertently through the general mail, exposing his actions to his employer. Ultimately, he finds himself facing the consequences of his choices.

Episode 219: Bullet Proof

In this episode, Howard Martin, a successful and methodical man, faces the threat of divorce from his young and beautiful wife, Andrea, who despises him. As their power struggle intensifies, Howard reveals a dark plan involving deceit, blackmail, and murder. However, in trying to manipulate the situation to his advantage, Howard overlooks crucial details and faces unexpected consequences. Uncovering intricate schemes and deception, this episode delves into the unexpected turns of Howard's carefully planned existence.

Episode 220: Stolen Murder

Ken, Tom, and Helen from st. Augustine, Florida, are preparing to leave for New York when Ken is faced with a difficult decision. After discovering Tom's manuscript with great potential, Ken is tempted to take advantage of the opportunity it presents, which leads to a web of deceit, theft, and murder. As the events unfold, Ken's actions catch up with him, and he is eventually cornered by the authorities who unravel the truth behind his deplorable deeds.

Episode 221: Delivery Guaranteed

In this episode of The Whistler, titled 'Delivery Guaranteed', Philip Lyndon is preparing for a vacation with his wife, Kathy, hoping to mend their troubled relationship. However, as tensions rise, Kathy announces her intention to leave him for good, prompting a heated argument. In a moment of rage, Philip accidentally kills Kathy. In a panic, he attempts to ship her body in a trunk to the remote mountains, only to realize he can't find the key to the trunk. When the delivery company returns the trunk and opens it, Philip's dark secret is revealed. The episode ends with Philip's fate uncertain and the trunk on its way to its intended destination.

Episode 223: Stranger in the House

Helen has been waiting for news from her brother Ted for six years, ever since he left for a government mission before Pearl Harbor. She longs for any message, even if it confirms his death, to end the suspense. When a man claiming to be her brother appears, Helen is suspicious and begins investigating. She makes a phone call to Honolulu to verify the man's identity, but her plan backfires as the man reveals himself as an FBI agent and her brother's best friend, exposing her as the one who hired someone to kill her real brother and take his place for the inheritance. The truth comes out, and Helen's deception is uncovered.

Episode 224: Witness at the Fountain

Randy Dean, a meticulous columnist, lives a carefully planned life which includes secret meetings with Mr. Broden, a man who blackmails him. Faced with the demand for more money, Randy decides to make the next meeting his last. After successfully carrying out the murder at the fountain in Jackson Park, Randy feels confident that there is no connection or motive that could implicate him. However, when the police quickly identify the killer using evidence from a park bench, Randy realizes the connection between the wet green paint on the bench and his own coat. As he is called to the police station, Randy must come to terms with the consequences of his meticulously planned crime.

Episode 225: The Brass Ring

In this episode of The Whistler, the carnival dancer known as Babe has her eyes set on securing a future with the wealthy Mr. Bundy. As their relationship progresses, tragic events unfold, leading to suspicion and ultimately a deadly confrontation. Tensions rise and secrets are revealed as Babe's past catches up with her, resulting in a shocking ending that changes the course of her life.

Episode 228: A Present for Ricky

In this episode of The Whistler, titled 'A Present for Ricky', the spotlight is on Clyde and Marie, a talented dance team in a small nightclub. The dynamics between the couple become strained when Marie becomes infatuated with a man named Ricky, who shows a keen interest in her dancing. Clyde, feeling threatened, takes drastic measures to eliminate the competition and secure his own future. However, his plan unravels when Ricky is revealed to be innocent of any wrongdoing, leaving Clyde exposed as the true culprit. The episode delves into themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to in order to protect their own interests.