Drexel Drake
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Follow the adventures of a suave detective as he solves complex cases with charm and intelligence, navigating through a world of intrigue and danger.
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Mike Waring's clue-chasing and sharp exchanges with Sergeant Corbett give these announcer-framed murder cases clarity and a sly comic finish.
The Falcon - Timeless Radio drops freelance detective Mike Waring into murder cases built from gambling debts, stolen diamonds, suspicious spouses, and compromised witnesses.
Murder gets funnier when you hear Mike Waring and Sergeant Corbett trade insults over the clues.
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A brisk radio-noir knot of suspicion, fast talk, and a murder that will not stay polite.
A jewelry-store encounter slips into a murder case, and Michael Waring carries it with clipped banter and a steady thread of suspicion. The pull is in the speed of it: quick talk turns mean, the bluff comes apart, and the pressure never really lets go.
A compact old-radio murder case that moves fast, pauses briefly for a safety message, then returns cleanly to the investigation.
The Falcon opens with Dorothy Gould on Madison Avenue and then moves with purpose into Mike Waring, Sergeant Corbett, and Dorothy Gould's death.
A smoky radio-crime caper where every answer brings a fresh alibi.
The Falcon begins at Dana's gambling spot on Manhattan's east side, with Calvin firmly in charge and suspicion settling in almost at once. From there, the story moves to a body at the morgue, Mike Waring's run-in with Calvin, and Lieutenant Coram treating that fight as…
A brisk hard-boiled radio mystery with neat deductions and vintage snap.
The Falcon - The Case Of The Missing Patient is a lean waterfront mystery built on cargo boxes, a dark pier, a missing man, and a trail that runs through smuggling, gunfire, and a doctor who probably knows more than he should.
A gambling-house killing in New York becomes a brisk private-eye case with steady pressure and a dry payoff.
A gambling-house killing in New York sets the episode in motion, and the Falcon keeps the suspects under steady pressure as the story circles a dead owner, a young player, and a widow whose account feels just a shade too polished.
Dice, divine mysteries, and the trouble with good intentions.
The Falcon investigates a case where Dorothy Gould feels she is being followed on Madison Avenue, leading to a confrontation with a suspicious man.
A private detective recounts a case where Alan Crane meets Joyce in secret to discuss framing her husband Frank for the potential murder of San DeMarco over a gambling debt.
In Havana, private investigator Mike Waring (the Falcon) learns from Rafael Hernandez that Lila has fled to the Florida Keys, prompting a plan to follow her.
Eric Dean returns to his apartment late at night, where Georgia confronts him about his drinking and their financial troubles at the Flaming Club.
The Falcon, a private investigator, arrives in Vienna and meets Al Romano at the Hotel Imperial bar, where he encounters Trudy Brownhide, who is seeking introductions to rich tourists for a fee.
This episode segment introduces The Adventures of the Falcon radio show sponsored by Kraft Foods, featuring a promotional ad for Miracle Whip salad dressing.
The episode introduces a mystery involving the Falcon and a character named Eric Dean in New York, with a promotional segment for Kraft salad oil.
The Falcon introduces a murder case involving an extra bullet while Kraft promotes their new super-refined salad oil for cooking and baking.
The episode introduces a mystery case involving a worried wife, preceded by sponsor messages for Kraft's Velveeta cheese and the show's background.
The Falcon, a private investigator, is sent to Casablanca where he meets Helene Grant and Moulay Hafid in a setting filled with romance and intrigue.
The Falcon, a retired private detective, reflects on his violent past and encounters bookmakers involved in risky gambling operations.
The Falcon investigates a potential murder case involving a man named Marty Kramer in New York, following promotional content for Kraft cheese spreads.
The Falcon investigates a businessman's murder and a case involving a widow's gorilla, with a promotional segment for Kraft salad oil.
The Falcon investigates a case involving a butler, starting with a meeting between Mr.
The Falcon investigates a case involving boxer Freddie Lane and his manager Steve, whose contract is set to expire at midnight, creating tension in the gym.
A private detective named Phil Stacey investigates a case involving a sister's concern and a possible murder, with interactions at a pawn shop and a rooming house.
The Falcon, a private investigator, is sent to Casablanca where he meets Helene Grant and Moulay Hafid, setting up a mysterious encounter in a romantic and intriguing setting.
Private investigator the Falcon begins a case involving Johnny King, who arrives at a New York hotel and offers bellhop Billy Matthews money to introduce him to wealthy women.
The Falcon investigates a case involving movie star Ken Marlowe, who owes a debt to Jackie Howard in New York.
The Falcon, a freelance detective, investigates a murder case linked to a boxing match at Madison Square Garden.
Private investigator Mike Waring, known as The Falcon, is hired by a mysterious woman to protect gangster Vince Calvin, only to find himself investigating Calvin's murder the next day.
This episode introduces a mystery involving a poker game turned dangerous, sponsored by Kraft Foods promoting Velveeta cheese.
The Falcon, a detective character, declines a theater invitation to pursue a murder case involving a rich racketeer, with promotional content for Kraft's Velveeta cheese interspersed.
The episode introduces a mystery involving the Falcon detective character and a sponsor message for Kraft's Velveeta cheese, before setting up a scene with Gordon Daly in a New York hotel.
A private detective named Mike Waring narrates an encounter between Jimmy Valenti and Ace Kelly, who reveals he is a cop, in a scene involving banter and references to detective work.
The Falcon investigates a hypochondriac's dangerous situation involving a lead pill while promoting Kraft's Miracle Whip salad dressing.
The Falcon investigates a case involving a man playing with matches while Kraft promotes their new salad oil before the story begins with Eric Dean returning to his apartment late at night.
This segment introduces a radio adventure show featuring the Falcon and includes a promotional advertisement for Kraft Salad Oil.
The Falcon is called to prevent a murder in the case of the unwelcome wife, with a promotional segment for Kraft salad oil.
In a pre-Christmas New York setting, Larry Sterling is approached by a stranger named Walter Haynes who offers him a suspicious deal involving a silver fox jacket as a gift.
This segment introduces a radio adventure mystery show featuring the Falcon, with a promotional advertisement for Kraft Salad Oil.
The Falcon investigates a case involving a missing man who took company money, with partners Lucille Landis and Barney Murdoch at the Style Center Dress Company.
The Falcon investigates a case involving George Alexander, a club owner who pressures singer Masha after picking her up in his convertible on Riverside Drive.
The Falcon investigates a case involving a missing patient, leading to a late-night search on a New York pier where two figures uncover a marked cargo box from the Golden Star.
The Falcon, a private investigator, arrives in Paris to solve a murder case and encounters a suspicious character named Jerry Collier.
The Falcon investigates a case involving a suspicious death and searches for a marked cargo box on a New York pier.
The Falcon, sponsored by Craft Foods Company, introduces a mystery case involving a talkative character while promoting Miracle Whip salad dressing.
The Falcon investigates a murder case involving a confident victim, with a sponsor promoting Miracle Whip salad dressing, leading to a scene where two men examine an engraving in a loft.
The episode introduces a new case for the Falcon while promoting Kraft Salad Oil as a versatile cooking ingredient.
The Falcon is introduced as a detective character involved in a murder case with an extra bullet, followed by a promotional segment for Kraft salad oil.
Two men confront a gambling establishment owner in Manhattan, hinting at a criminal investigation or extortion plot.
Private detective Mike Waring, known as the Falcon, investigates the murder of Dr.
The Falcon, a detective, is introduced through sponsor messages and begins investigating a case involving a careless client at a private investigation office.
The Falcon takes on a case to find a missing girl while Larry Gordon, a nervous man, plans to flee to Chicago and beyond, fearing repercussions from a powerful figure after talking to treasury agents.
The Falcon is sent to Lisbon to investigate a woman suspected of leaking secrets, and he begins tailing Maria Costa while encountering a man named Dixie Harris.
The Falcon declines a social invitation to meet a wealthy client while Kraft Foods promotes its Miracle Whip salad dressing in this radio adventure episode.
Private detective Mike Waring, known as the Falcon, is hired by Dorothy Gould, who believes she is being followed.
Private detective Mike Waring, the Falcon, investigates the murder of gambling house owner Frenchy Devlin.
Private detective Michael Waring (The Falcon) is hired by Gloria Pace to investigate her secretive fiancé Bud Barclay, only to have Barclay turn up murdered.
A private detective recounts a case where Alan Crane meets Joyce in secret to discuss framing her husband Frank for the potential murder of San DeMarco over a gambling debt.
Boxing challenger Steve Cortez is cut off mid-phone-call to his girlfriend Margo Marino by what sounds like a shot, days before his title fight with champion Tommy Foster.
In The Falcon's "The Case of the Murdering Misses," Mike Waring investigates the killing of jeweler Vance after a robbery on 84th Street.
An alleged half-million-dollar set of photographs draws Falcon Mike Waring into a New York murder-and-blackmail case.
Paul McKenzie turns a spoon Wayne Thompson stole into a sharpened knife during their Sing Sing confinement, then engineers an escape.
Mike Waring takes up Edward Hurrell’s investigation after Senator Arthur Blake dies in a 12-story fall tied to Premium Oil.