5 Best Pinkerton Podcasts

1. True Detective Stories from the Archives of the Pinkertons

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Delve into the captivating world of crime and detective work with Cleveland Moffetts True Detective Stories From the Archives of the Pinkertons. This extraordinary collection showcases the most intriguing cases handled by the Pinkertons Detective Agency, one of Americas most renowned detective agencies in the late 19th century. From train heists to bank robberies, experience the thrill of investigations as they unfold in a bygone era. A special thanks to our proof-listeners Ambsweet13 & Colleen McMahon.MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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2. Texas Cowboy Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony

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Dive into the captivating world of Charles A. Siringo, an American lawman, detective, and pioneering figure for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After embarking on numerous cattle drives, Siringo traded in his saddle for a quieter life in Caldwell, Kansas, where he married in 1884 and opened a merchant business. It was here that he penned his groundbreaking work, A Texas Cowboy; Or Fifteen Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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3. Five Continental Op Stories

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Before there was Sam Spade hunting for the elusive black bird in The Maltese Falcon or Nick and Nora Charles concocting their first martinis in The Thin Man, there was the Continental Op. This character, who patrolled the gritty streets of early 20th century San Francisco on behalf of the Continental Detective Agency, was the brainchild of Dashiell Hammett, who drew from his own experiences as a Pinkerton operative to add a touch of authenticity to his creation. These initial five stories debuted in the Black Mask magazine in 1923, setting a new standard for detective fiction...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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4. Expressman and the Detective

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Dive into the fascinating life of Allan Pinkerton, the Scotsman turned barrel-maker who founded the worlds first detective agency in the burgeoning city of Chicago. A true advocate for human rights, he was a close friend of John Brown and trusted advisor to Abraham Lincoln. He was a pioneer in hiring female detectives, a whole 80 years before its time. Known for his stubbornness and egotistical nature, he was described by the London Times as a man at once deeply admirable and quite obnoxious...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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5. Expressman and the Detective, The by Allan Pinkerton (1819 - 1884)

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Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884), a Scotsman by birth and a barrel-maker by trade, settled in Chicago in its infancy and founded the Pinkertons, the world's first detective agency. Though events associated with the agency after his death have tarnished the name, Pinkerton himself was one of the original human rights advocates. He was a dear friend to John Brown, an advisor to Abraham Lincoln, and 80 years ahead of his time in hiring female detectives. He was also stubborn, irascible, and an egomaniac...MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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