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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 44 MIN

THE SUNNY DREAM MATTER and THE HAPLESS HUNTER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

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  🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey as the man with the action‑packed expense account This week brings two standout Dollar cases — one involving a sun‑drenched dream that turns into a nightmare, and another that begins with a hunting trip gone wrong and spirals into a deadly mystery.   🌞 Episode 1: "The Sunny Dream Matter" Johnny is sent to investigate a too‑good‑to‑be‑true insurance claim tied to a tropical real‑estate venture promising sunshine, paradise, and easy profits. But when one of the investors turns up dead, Johnny quickly discovers that the "sunny dream" being sold to the public hides a darker reality — one built on deception, greed, and a trail of money that doesn't add up. As he interviews promoters, partners, and would‑be vacationers, Johnny uncovers a scheme where the only thing hotter than the weather is the trouble waiting for anyone who asks the wrong questions. A bright, breezy setting with a sharp noir edge — classic Johnny Dollar.   🦌 Episode 2: "The Hapless Hunter Matter" A routine hunting trip ends in tragedy when a man is found dead under suspicious circumstances — and the insurance company wants answers. Johnny heads into rugged country to piece together what really happened in the woods, and quickly learns that the victim's companions aren't telling the whole story. Was it an accident, a case of negligence, or something far more deliberate? As Johnny digs deeper, he uncovers hidden grudges, conflicting accounts, and a motive that turns the case from a simple mishap into a full‑blown murder investigation. A tense, atmospheric episode that blends wilderness danger with sharp detective work.   🤠 ENJOYING THE SHOW? HELP US GROW! If you love these classic radio mysteries, you can help keep them alive: Share the show with friends, family, and fellow old‑time radio fans Leave a review at Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app — it helps new listeners discover us Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork (patreon.com in Bing) Your support keeps the 1001 Stories Network strong and helps us continue bringing these timeless radio dramas to listeners around the world.     Get all of our shows at one website:  www.bestof1001stories.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: [email protected] SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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