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This Is Your FBI

Podcast by OTR.FM

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True crime & mysteries

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Step into the world of real FBI investigations with “This Is Your FBI: True Crime Radio Archives”. This classic radio crime drama brings authentic stories straight from the files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as endorsed by FBI Chief J. Edgar Hoover himself. From crackdowns on organized crime to tales of fraud, false accusations, and justice served, this series offers gripping narratives told from the agent’s perspective.Originally aired from 1945 to 1953, the show features dramatizations produced with unparalleled authenticity by Jerry Devine, who worked closely with the FBI to bring these cases to life. Follow the exploits of Agent Jim Taylor (played by Stacy Harris) and immerse yourself in investigations narrated by legends like Frank Lovejoy and William Woodson. Guest stars include golden-age icons such as Betty White and William Conrad.Perfect for fans of classic crime dramas like Dragnet and Gangbusters, this podcast celebrates the golden era of radio while exploring timeless themes of justice and truth.

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Espionage: The Chauffeur Who Bowed Back

In this dramatic wartime episode of This Is Your FBI, the Bureau uncovers a chilling case of espionage that begins with a single strange gesture: a Japanese prince bowing to a lowly chauffeur. But this isn’t a story of honor—it’s a story of betrayal, code words, and secret societies hiding in plain sight. San Francisco, 1939. FBI agents witness Prince Tsuji, on an official visit from Japan, bowing to a man in a chauffeur’s uniform—an act strictly forbidden by Japan’s rigid caste system. The chauffeur, Yasu Kajioka, becomes an immediate person of interest. What follows is a patient, dangerous, and far-reaching investigation into Kajioka’s life, his influence in Japanese-American circles, and his role as a key agent of the secretive Hamushikai—a pro-Japanese organization raising funds and planning sabotage on American soil. With the help of a brave Japanese-American university student, Tom Tanaka, who goes undercover inside Kajioka’s operation, the FBI is able to expose the inner workings of the network. Tanaka risks his life to steal and deliver a list of members, right under the noses of enemy agents during a rally staged in the basement of a Japanese high school. But the most chilling moment comes years later—on December 7, 1941—when Pearl Harbor is bombed, and Kajioka, dressed in full military uniform, reveals his true role. He believed Japan had already won. What he didn’t know was that the FBI had been watching all along. A suspenseful true-crime tale of patriotism, infiltration, and quiet heroism, this episode shows the high-stakes work of loyal Americans during one of the nation's most vulnerable hours.

22 Apr 2025 - 29 min
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Bank Robbery: The Dynamite in Betsy’s Box

Originally Aired: June 1, 1945 Bank Robbery: The Dynamite in Betsy’s Box This explosive episode of This Is Your FBI dramatizes the gripping pursuit of two criminals—Phil Bardo and Arthur Clinton—whose quiet, calculated heist nearly fooled an entire city. But it wasn’t a gun that got them in the door... it was a box named Betsy. In a small Midwestern city, Phil and Artie plot a bank robbery with a unique twist. Rather than waving pistols, Phil walks into a bank with a box of dynamite—“Betsy”—and hands the teller a note: hand over the cash, or the box blows. The plan works. The duo disappears into a department store, ditching their getaway car. But that’s where their luck runs out. The FBI, now armed with a detailed description and a trail of stolen vehicles, launches a massive multi-state manhunt. As leads stack up—witnesses, license plates, stolen cars—the Bureau narrows in. Phil is caught first, thanks to a tip from a bus station and a slip of overconfidence. But it’s Artie Clinton who proves harder to catch, slipping off to Cincinnati to marry his unsuspecting fiancée and hide in a lakeside cabin in Minnesota. It takes a clever hunch—based on the bride’s passion for painting—and a watercolor left behind in a Duluth art shop to finally lead agents to their hideout. When they arrive, they find Clinton and Betsy still side by side. A masterclass in methodical investigation and cross-agency cooperation, this case captures how even the most carefully planned crimes unravel under the weight of a single trail—and the eyes of a watchful public. Cast: Mandel Kramer (Arthur Clinton), Frank Lovejoy (Narrator), with supporting performances by the This Is Your FBI radio company. Music by Van Cleave. Produced by Jerry Devine.

7 Apr 2025 - 29 min
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