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Box 13
Presented by OTR.FM Network
Welcome to Box 13, a podcast that brings you classic mystery and adventure stories from the golden age of radio. Rediscover the thrilling world of Dan Holliday through these re-broadcasts of the beloved radio program.
First airing in 1948, Box 13 follows mystery novelist Dan Holliday, played by Alan Ladd, who places a newspaper ad reading "Adventure wanted. Will go anywhere, do anything. Write Box 13, Star Times." Each episode brings a new letter to Box 13, leading Holliday into danger, intrigue, and unexpected twists as he gathers material for his next book.
What sets Box 13 apart is its unique premise, sharp dialogue, and the perfect blend of mystery, adventure, and noir atmosphere. Each episode delivers a complete story filled with memorable characters, dangerous situations, and clever plot twists that keep you guessing until the very end.
Whether you're a longtime fan of old-time radio or discovering these classic mysteries for the first time, Box 13 promises to deliver suspenseful entertainment and a nostalgic journey through one of radio's most inventive detective series. Tune in and let the adventures of Dan Holliday captivate your imagination.
52 episodes
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Blackmail Is Murder
Jul 3, 2025 · 28 min
Dan Holliday answers a late night plea for help from a worried woman at a downtown hotel, only to find himself pulled into a strange and fast moving tangle involving a mysterious death, a missing body, and a string of suspicious characters who all seem to know more than they admit. What begins as a simple request for assistance turns into a confusing game of half truths and quick decisions as Holliday tries to sort out who is in danger, who is lying, and what really happened inside that hotel room. With every step the stakes rise, and Holliday must keep his head clear if he hopes to uncover the truth hidden beneath the chaos.
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Insurance Swindle Adventure
Jul 2, 2025 · 28 min
Dan Holliday answers an unusual invitation that leads him into the mystery surrounding a missing surgeon whose disappearance has puzzled investigators for years. Hired to take a fresh look at the case, Holliday discovers a trail filled with dead ends, secretive behavior, and people who are far too eager to stop him from digging any deeper. His search takes him from city streets to a quiet New Mexico ranch, where new faces and new clues raise more questions than answers. As the pieces begin to shift into place, Holliday realizes this is not simply an old insurance matter but a living puzzle that someone desperately wants to keep buried.