Episode 185: The Case of the Killer Cards

Episode 185 August 04, 2020 00:55:14
Episode 185: The Case of the Killer Cards
The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society
Episode 185: The Case of the Killer Cards

Aug 04 2020 | 00:55:14

/

Show Notes

“The Case of the Killer Cards” is an episode of The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe that was recommended to us by our mysterious listener Rob in an actual letter that was sent in the mail! Sydney Greenstreet stars as Rex Stout’s famous corpulent detective. This particular mystery features four criminals who decide to play one winner-take-all game of poker for ownership of their shared illegal enterprises. But there’s murder in the cards and only Nero Wolfe can solve the case! Will Archie Goodwin be given the night off to go on a date? Does the detective really have a meticulous plan to find the solution or is he just improvising? What brand of beer is Wolfe drinking? Listen for yourself and find out!

Other Episodes

Episode 12

November 21, 2016 00:44:54
Episode Cover

Episode 12: The Nameless

This week, we’re down at the Hermit’s Cave listening to the story of The Nameless! An anonymous corpse appears to have been the victim...

Listen

Episode 75

March 16, 2018 00:53:37
Episode Cover

Episode 75: The Wendigo

Mystery Theatre CBC presented this adaptation of Algernon Blackwood’s “The Wendigo!” Theatre 10:30 also presented this adaptation of Algernon Blackwood’s “The Wendigo!” What’s the...

Listen

Episode 55

October 10, 2017 00:48:32
Episode Cover

Episode 55: Frankenstein

Monster Month continues this week and the Society is listening to an adaptation of “Frankenstein” from Suspense! This version of Mary Shelley’s classic novel...

Listen