Weight… 239 pounds. Fortune… Danger.”

With those words — and the creak of a drugstore scale — 1940s radio audiences were introduced to one of the most distinctive sleuths of the Golden Age of Detective Drama: Brad Runyon, The Fat Man.

Created (at least in name) by famed mystery writer Dashiell Hammett, The Fat Man premiered on ABC Radio in January 1946 and ran for five suspense-filled years. The title role was played by J. Scott Smart, whose deep, sardonic voice gave Runyon the perfect mix of toughness, intelligence, and dry humor. Beneath the tongue-in-cheek title was a detective every bit as capable as Sam Spade or Philip Marlowe — shrewd, streetwise, and always a step ahead of danger.

Each week, listeners followed Runyon through smoky backrooms, city streets, and dark corners of post-war America as he solved murders, blackmail plots, and crimes of passion. The show’s hook — the detective’s size — became more than a gimmick; it was a symbol of confidence and self-possession. The Fat Man proved that courage and intellect, not appearance, were the real measures of a man.

<br>In 1951, Runyon made the leap to film in The Fat Man, directed by William Castle, with Smart reprising his role and circus legend Emmett Kelly appearing in a rare dramatic performance. Though only a handful of radio episodes survive, The Fat Man remains a classic example of American radio noir — a blend of wit, grit, and danger that still tips the scales of suspense.

This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents of Jim Heffernan, Kenneth Wetcher, Eric Sivertson, Vic Caroli, Pam Dollak, Betty Whitmore  and Michael Troop . This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.

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False Rain - Detective

A mysterious piano sets the tone, its sparse notes echoing through an evolving soundscape of atmospheric strings and deep, resonant bass. The tension builds slowly and deliberately, creating a cinematic sense of mystery, suspense, and emotional gravity. Perfect for psychological thrillers, investigative dramas, or dark cinematic storytelling. (Stem files available.)

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Double Agent

i think i might've binged too much ace attorney and danganronpa during the summer... for some reason i kept imagining detective noir type scenarios, down to the slow but lively jazz music in the background, and i ended up with this short track.

let's get started, shall we? (18.07.25)

Your soundtrack for when spy meets spy...Action!

Spy Secret Agent

Scammer’s Ninja is a smoky, slow-burn swing in the style of a Pink Panther prowl—low clarinet and sax curling around a velvet bass line while a seasoned voice tells the truth with a half-smile and no apology. It’s the story of a woman who’s seen every trick in the digital age and cuts through scams with one quiet flick of wit. No drama. No raised voice. Just the elegance of someone who spots the plot twist before the scammer can type “hello dear.”

It’s mischievous, confident, and sharper than it looks—an anthem for anyone who’s ever outwitted a fraud before finishing your cup of cocoa.

***** Lyrics *****

Verse 1
He slid in my inbox with a silver-tongued hello,
Slick as a salesman with nowhere to go.
Promised me the moon, “a future in the industry”—
But tripped on his spelling, his scripted flattery.

Pre-Chorus
I don’t raise my voice—don’t need to expose.
Just watch his script unravel like a run on panty hose.

Chorus
’Cause I’m a Scammer's Ninja—
I see the shape beneath the glitter.
One swift move and poof—he disappears.
As fast as a scammer can flitter

I slice the nonsense clean apart—
And leave them stunned and faint of heart
One clean slash through their tangled little tale.
I’m quiet, fast, and I never fail.

Verse 2
And then one came swaggering with “Atlantic Records” pride,
But Google burned his story down before he even tried.
I let him twist a little, let his script run thin—
Then dropped the truth so hard he never showed again.

Pre-Chorus
It’s amazing how bold they get when they think you’re naïve—
Sweetheart, I can smell the plot twist before you can even breathe.

Chorus
Cause I’m a Scammer's Ninja—I can out vipe a viper
I’ve got moves like a cat and the aim of a sniper.
Your script falls apart while my cocoa’s still hot.
I know exactly what kind of creature I've got.

I see the trapdoor beneath your silver tongue—
I’ve danced with wolves who reek like dung.

Verse 3
I used to answer kindly, give the benefit of doubt—
But life taught me— some rot from the inside out.
Now I stand with truth and words that never shake—
A woman who knows what wolves look like awake.

Bridge
Look— I’ve got better things to do than babysit fraud.
Like writing songs, roasting pork, living life, thanking God.
But sometimes the universe hands you a toy—
A shiny, ridiculous, fake-profile boy—
And I let myself play cat and mouse a little.
So sue me for enjoying just a nibble.

I don’t go looking for trouble. Life’s too short for that,
But if nonsense wanders in uninvited— carrying a bat
I’ll open the door just enough to let truth speak for itself.
Then I close it, add the bat to the collection on the shelf.

Final Chorus
I’m a Scammer's Ninja— I slice once, cold as winter’s grip.
You blink, and your flimsy story collapses and flips.
Somewhere out there he’s rewriting his script,
Wondering how it fell apart so fast.
Simple. He met a Ninja who comes equipped,
He was simply and laughably outclassed.

Outro
They toss their bait, I smile inside
The threat is lost on them
They fish and plan, I don't condemn
My strike is lethal, so they run and hide.


Ninja

The new Hercule Poirot mystery by Sophie Hannah, follow-up to the bestselling Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night. 

 New Year's Eve, 1932. 

Hercule Poirot and his good friend Inspector Edward Catchpool arrive on the Greek island of Lamperos for a little holiday…or is it? 

Catchpool suspects Poirot has a different reason for being there — one he won't reveal. As the clock ticks towards the New Year and a festive guessing game takes a sinister turn, can Poirot stop a murderer who is determined to strike before midnight?

The Last Death of the Year, By Sophie Hannah, Created by Agatha Christie, Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt

Mysterious and intrigue-laden musical backdrop for a modern mystery, investigation, study or forensic fact-finding. Great music for journalism, detective work, investigating a story or going behind the headlines in a political drama. (Stem files available.)

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Linear Focus

Suspenseful, mysterious music scoring for thriller, crime, investigative journalism, detective work, undercover agent or police stakeout, etc. (Stem files available.)


Subversion

Sean Lydon is back for more Garrett! It's time for long-dead Loghyr, spunky street urchins, and religious conspiracies...

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Episode 257: Cold Copper Tears

The Naples Players' Radio Theatre reprises the old radio plays of the 1940's and 50s. Enriched by the addition of sound effects and music, this series of plays brings the fun and excitement of theatre into your own home.

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This account consist of mainly Russian WitchHouse artist & Russian Electronic artist. Though I do upload albums from other artist from around the world who either dabbled in the genre or had some sort of relevance, participation, or presence in the WitchHouse scene. Sometimes I break the rules and upload other rare stuff non WitchHouse related.

Looking for Rare, Lost, or Forgotten WitchHouse Albums. Click on the albums tab on my profile to find what you're looking for. Looking for WitchHouse artist Discography Playlist, click on the playlist tab on my profile to find what you're looking for.

Fun Fact: 

"Pictureplane"(Travis Egedy), is a popular artist known for making his come up in the electronic music scene, DIY Venues, also popular for hanging around artists like "Grimes" and "Crystal Castles" in the early come up days of these artist, he is also the one who came up with the word "Witch House" which is a playful word on "House" music, though "Witch House" is now a popular music genre that is enjoyed by many.

"Crystal Castles" are actually one of the very first, if not the first electronic music duo to actually invent "Witch House" music, as you can hear dark beats and sorrow drawn out voices off of some of their early (demo songs/ Demo Album) dating back from "2007" and before that, which is crazy to think since during that time "Witch House" did not have a name for itself yet.

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