Counterspy: Blackmailed Hijacker (A0090)
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
35 min
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8 chapters
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What is the main premise of the blackmailed hijacker episode?
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How does the hijacking incident unfold on Highway 9W?
This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Counterspy. But first, I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. Also, today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners. You can support the show on a one-time basis, support.greatdetectives.net, and become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month at patreon.greatdetectives.net. Well, now we're going to get into today's episode, which is one of those titles I'm not a particular fan of, but I'll talk a little bit about why. afterwards more importantly though this episode does mark the start of a streak of consecutive episodes in circulation and this is a big deal because heretofore we've brought you 14 episodes spread with uh throughout the first 384 episodes aired so we're good
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Who are the key characters involved in the hijacking?
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What role does the counter-spy agency play in the investigation?
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How does Larry Mason's past affect his current situation?
Shortly after midnight, last February 3rd, a heavy truck carrying 10 tons of high explosives to a government arsenal was rolling along a foggy, mountainous stretch of Highway 9W in eastern Pennsylvania. The driver, Larry Mason, held the wheel tightly.
Hey, Vince. Yeah? Vince, can you see anything? Ah, the fog's getting thicker by the minute, Larry. For the love of Mike, Larry, if you got a whistle, at least change that tune. You know, we should have stopped before we hit this road, Vince. With that 10 tons of nitro we got in the back, one slip and my wife cashes in my insurance. Hey, Larry, up ahead.
What are the stakes for Larry Mason in this case?
Yeah, looks like a car skidded right across the road. Slow down, man, slow down. I don't see the driver, do you, Vince? No. Well, we'd better get out and take a look. Maybe we can help the guy. Yeah.
I'll get out on your side, too. Okay, you two. Hold everything.
How does the plot twist reveal the true nature of the hijackers?
Guy with a car? Hey, what is this? Get away from that truck. This is a hijack, sweetheart. And this is a trick I learned in the army. Oh! Kick me, will you?
Vince, help!
Oh!
Urgent to all counter-spy field offices, District 3.
What is the resolution of the blackmailed hijacker case?
Mr. Harding now in Pittsburgh field office to take charge of following case. Truck hijacking last night, Highway 9W, Eastern Pennsylvania.
Relief driver Vince Dugan killed. Killer tentatively identified as one Sid Barlow. See counter-spy file. Identification made by surviving driver of truck, Larry Mason.
Oh, no, Larry. I'm only going to the supermarket. I'll be right back. Okay. I've got to buy a lot of groceries, darling. It's got time to help me carry them back. Well, kiddo, I'm due downtown at the counter-spy field office to see David Harding.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main premise of the blackmailed hijacker episode?
0:00–0:31
2
How does the hijacking incident unfold on Highway 9W?
0:31–2:08
3
Who are the key characters involved in the hijacking?
2:08–3:01
4
What role does the counter-spy agency play in the investigation?
3:01–3:40
5
How does Larry Mason's past affect his current situation?
3:40–4:33
6
What are the stakes for Larry Mason in this case?
4:33–4:55
7
How does the plot twist reveal the true nature of the hijackers?
4:55–5:21
8
What is the resolution of the blackmailed hijacker case?
5:21–35:28