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Send a text In this thrilling episode, Nick Carter and Patsy must unravel a complex case involving a robbery, kidnapping, and a daring rescue mission. Governor Bradley's secrets are exposed as the detective duo races against time to save his daughter and recover stolen papers. Action-packed and full of twists, this episode showcases Nick's investigative prowess and Patsy's heroism....

Send a text In this exciting episode of Forward Into The Past, host JC Rede narrates the thrilling 1903 detective story 'Nick Carter and the Kidnapped Heiress'. Listeners journey back to an era when serialized detective tales captivated audiences. Patsy, disguised and vigilant, tracks the dubious Snell to a clandestine meeting in the hills, only to find himself in grave danger. Captured...

Send a text In this thrilling episode, Nick Carter's intrepid junior detective Patsy Garvin encounters dangerous situations as he follows a mysterious man named Snell on a journey that leads them to Helena, Montana. The narrative unfolds with tense moments as Patsy must act swiftly to thwart potential harm. A sequence of events transpires involving revolver standoffs, unexpected twists, and s...

Send a text In this episode, Nick Carter encounters a mysterious client, George Snell, who seeks help in a case of kidnapping, robbery, and blackmail involving the governor's daughter in Wenonah. As Snell's actions become suspicious, Nick's assistant, Patsy, embarks on a thrilling pursuit to uncover the truth behind Snell's motives. An intense and intriguing journey ensues, lea...

Send a text In this enthralling episode, Nick Carter and his assistant Patsy Garvan find themselves embroiled in a complex web of deception and treachery. As they uncover a sinister plot involving a supposed suicide, a cunning impostor, and a desperate attempt to secure a fortune, the stakes are raised to unprecedented levels. With thrilling twists and shocking revelations, the detectives must nav...

Send a text In this episode, Nick Carter continues his investigation into the mysterious death of Cyrus Darling. He visits Kate Crandall, a woman who was involved with Darling and claims to have been unaware of his marriage. Carter questions her about Darling and his relationships with Ralph Sheldon and Philip Floyd. However, Crandall remains evasive and denies any knowledge of Darling's mari...

Send a text Nick Carter investigates the mysterious suicide of Cyrus Darling, a man who recently sold his business and converted his assets into cash. As Nick delves deeper into the case, he uncovers evidence that suggests Darling's suicide may have been staged. With the help of his team, Nick follows leads that point to a possible conspiracy involving a woman named Kate Crandall and her conn...

Send a text In this episode of "Forward Into The Past," host JC Rede introduces the iconic detective Nick Carter and his enduring legacy in American literature and culture. The episode then delves into the beginning of a new Nick Carter story, "The Suicide or Nick Carter and the Lost Head." Mrs. Darling seeks Nick's help after her husband's apparent suicide, but as Ni...

Send a text  JC Rede concludes the final episode of Forward into the Past for the year with a reading of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol: Staves IV & V." Scrooge encounters the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, who shows him the shadows of things that will happen in the future. Scrooge is confronted with his own death and the impact it has on those around him. Filled with remo...

Send a text In this episode, J.C. Rede dives back into Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, focusing on Stave 3: The Second of the Three Spirits. Scrooge awakens to meet the Ghost of Christmas Present, who takes him on a journey to witness the joy and generosity of the holiday season. They visit the Cratchit family, where Scrooge sees the love and happiness despite their poverty. The spirit al...

Send a text In this episode, J. C. Rede introduces Stave II of Charles Dickens' classic tale, "A Christmas Carol." He discusses the immediate success and widespread popularity of the story, as well as Dickens' influence on Christmas traditions. The episode then dives into the second stave, where Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past. The ghost takes Scrooge on a jou...

Send a text In this episode of "Forward Into The Past," J.C. Rede continues his retelling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." He starts with Stave I, where we learn about the death of Jacob Marley and the introduction of Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is portrayed as a cold and miserly man who has no interest in the holiday season. However, his nephew tries to convince him...

Send a text In this holiday episode of Forward into the Past, host J.C. Rede narrates the Christmas story "Mrs. Brownlow's Christmas Party" by Willis Boyd Allen. Before diving into the story, Rede provides background information on Allen, a prolific author and editor of children's literature in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Allen believed that children deserved their own u...

Send a text In this episode of "Forward Into The Past," J.C. Rede shares a heartwarming Christmas story titled "Christmas On Wheels" written by Willis Boyd Allen in 1895. He begins by discussing the history of the Christmas tree and its significance as a symbol of the holiday season. J.C. Rede then dives into the story, which takes place in a snowbound train during a blustery D...

Send a text J.C. Rede, the host and narrator of the podcast "Forward Into the Past," kicks off the Halloween season with a spooky tale from 1930 called "The Fearsome Touch of Death" by Robert E. Howard. Rede provides a brief history of Halloween, tracing its roots back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Rede then delves into the story, narrating the eerie tale of a man...

Send a text In this episode Nick Carter overhears a suspicious conversation in a cafe and becomes intrigued by a telegram received by a man named John Dalton. He enlists the help of Arthur Belden, an assistant manager at the local telegraph office, to investigate further. They discover that the telegram contains a warning and instructions related to a planned crime involving the Southern Limited t...

Send a text  J.C. Rede narrates the conclusion of the Mortimer DeLand three-part story arc in the podcast episode "Blood Will Tell or Nick Carter's Play in Politics." Nick Carter arrives at John Madison's residence and confronts him about his involvement in a murder. Madison refuses to settle with the criminals and instead confesses the truth. A shootout ensues, resulting in th...

Send a text  In this episode of "Forward Into the Past," JC Rede continues the thrilling mystery story "Blood Will Tell; Or Nick Carter's Play In Politics." Nick Carter, Chick, and Patsy Garvin are analyzing the bloodstained articles found at the crime scene. Nick determines that the blood on the articles does not belong to the murdered woman, Matilda Lancey, but to anothe...

Send a text In this episode, JC Rede continues the second part of the 1915 Nick Carter mystery "Blood Will Tell" or "Nick Carter's Play in Politics." Nick Carter finds Arthur Gordon, who is involved in a threatening situation, at police headquarters. Despite the evidence that seems to incriminate Gordon, Nick believes in his innocence and promises to pull him out of the me...

Send a text In this episode of "Forward Into the Past," JC Rede continues the three-part storyline of the Nick Carter mystery, "Blood Will Tell; Or Nick Carter's Play in Politics." Nick Carter, a renowned detective, receives a frantic call from Arthur Gordon, a prominent New York banker and politician who has been arrested for the murder of Matilda Lancey. Nick and his ass...

Send a text In this episode, Mortimer Deland underestimates Nick Carter's abilities, but little does he know that the detective has already found Pauline's garments and uncovered the truth. Deland's sinister plans to harm Gordon and Carter are about to be exposed. Theme written by Bernard Kyer for this podcast. Follow the link for more info. https://www.bardmediamusic.com/ Support t...

Send a text The episode explores the impact of Nick Carter mystery stories on popular culture, highlighting how they influenced subsequent works of literature, film, and the creation of other iconic fictional detectives. The stories were serialized, making them accessible to a wide range of readers and reflecting societal anxieties and aspirations. The success of the Nick Carter stories led to ada...

Send a text Nick Carter, the iconic detective character, revolutionized the detective fiction genre by creating a relatable and intelligent hero. His use of disguises, forensic evidence, and complex plots set the stage for future detective stories. Nick Carter's influence extended beyond literature, as he appeared in various forms of media and became a popular cultural icon. In the latest epi...

Send a text  In this episode, Nick investigates the disappearance of Arthur Gordon and the suspected involvement of his stenographer, Pauline Perrot. Nick visits Mrs. Lord, Pauline's landlady, who reveals that Pauline is away on a visit and has sent her trunk in advance. Nick inspects Pauline's room and discovers a torn letter in French, suggesting a romantic relationship between Pauline...

Send a text Well, well, well, folks, it looks like Master Detective Nick Carter has gotten himself into quite the pickle this time. You see, he's been called upon to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young man named Arthur Gordon, who only just deeded his brand new estate to his fiancee before vanishing into thin air. And to top it all off, he's accused of running away with a...