Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective
Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective, published by Radio Memories Network and hosted by Dennis Humphrey, dramatizes old-time radio mystery episodes featuring the fictional detective Boston Blackie. The show has 681 episodes released about every four days, with a median length of about 25 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running classic mystery audio drama with a loyal vintage-radio audience
- 681 episodes released roughly every four days, giving sustained presence.
- Consistent 25-minute episodes suit a single mid-roll host-read spot.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.1 from 296 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- old-time radio drama, serialized mystery episodes, archival audio
- Tone
- suspenseful, nostalgic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description references historical sponsors of the original 1944 to 1950 radio series, not current sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles such as 'The Adventure of The East End Strangler' and 'Murder On A Wager' indicate crime and murder plots typical of classic mystery fiction, with the feed flagged explicit 0.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | oldtimeradiodvd.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id255620843 |
| RSS feed | sherlock.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 490314 The_Unfortunate_Valet | 2026-10-15 | 25 min |
| Murder_On_A_Wager | 2026-10-12 | 25 min |
| The_Adventure_of_The_East_End_Strangler | 2026-10-08 | 25 min |
| 490221_-_The_Adventure_of_the_Hangman_and_the_Book | 2026-10-05 | 25 min |
| The_Guest_In_The_Coffin | 2026-10-01 | 25 min |
| The_Blood-stained_Goddess | 2026-09-28 | 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Boston Blackie is a fictional character who has been on both sides of the law. As originally created by author Jack Boyle, he was a safecracker, a hardened criminal who had served time in a California prison. Prowling the underworld as a detective in adaptations for films, radio and television, the detective Boston Blackie was "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no…
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About Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective
Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective is a long-running show from Radio Memories Network, hosted by Dennis Humphrey according to the feed. It presents old-time radio mystery episodes built around Boston Blackie, the fictional former safecracker turned detective created by Jack Boyle. The feed lists 681 episodes released about every four days, with a median duration of roughly 25 minutes.
The show's website, oldtimeradiodvd.com, is linked from the feed. Apple Podcasts shows a rating of 4.1 from 296 ratings and weekly updates, and lists the publisher as Radio Memories Network. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly adults aged 45 and over in the United States, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.
No current sponsors are named in the feed. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, suiting heritage brands and audio drama promotions. Sponsors can contact the show's team through Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective
How much does Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and terms.
What is Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective about?
The show dramatizes old-time radio mystery episodes featuring Boston Blackie, a fictional detective created by Jack Boyle. It has 681 episodes, released about every four days, each around 25 minutes long.
How do I contact Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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