
The Shabby Detective: Yet Another Columbo Podcast
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Mrs. Columbo
Jun 26, 2026
43m 31s
The Conspirators
May 15, 2026
33m 13s
How to Dial a Murder
Apr 20, 2026
40m 11s
Make Me a Perfect Murder
Mar 23, 2026
38m 48s
Murder Under Glass
Feb 16, 2026
42m 19s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/26/26 | ![]() Mrs. Columbo | Peter Falk said no. Richard Levinson and William Link said no. Fred Silverman did it anyway. Mike and Chris take a detour into the Columbo universe's most dubious corner: Mrs. Columbo, Season 2, Episode 5, "A Chilling Surprise" (aired November 22, 1979). Kate Callahan — no longer even Mrs. Columbo in any meaningful sense — investigates a body that won't stay put in a restaurant freezer.When her friend Zev Arno collapses and promptly disappears, Kate finds herself chasing a tangle of affairs, frame-ups, and frozen corpses while no one, least of all Det. Sgt. Mike Varrick, believes a word she says. Directed by Philip Leacock and written by E. Arthur Kean, the episode features a gloriously charismatic Armand Assante doing his best with very little. It's 45 minutes that feels like three times that — a cash-in spinoff that couldn't even commit to its own premise long enough to keep the title.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 43m 31s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | ![]() The Conspirators✨ | Columbogeopolitical conflict+5 | Clive Revill | IRAThe Conspirators+1 | — | ColumboThe Conspirators+7 | — | 33m 13s | |
| 4/20/26 | ![]() How to Dial a Murder✨ | murder methodsColumbo episodes+3 | — | Citizen KaneColumbo | — | Columbomurder+3 | — | 40m 11s | |
| 3/23/26 | ![]() Make Me a Perfect Murder✨ | ColumboTV reviews+3 | — | Weirding Way MediaMake Me a Perfect Murder | — | ColumboMake Me a Perfect Murder+5 | — | 38m 48s | |
| 2/16/26 | ![]() Murder Under Glass✨ | ColumboTV chef+5 | — | Columbo | — | ColumboMurder Under Glass+6 | — | 42m 19s | |
| 1/16/26 | ![]() Try and Catch Me✨ | Columbomurder mystery+3 | — | Columbo | — | ColumboTry and Catch Me+5 | — | 45m 23s | |
| 12/26/25 | ![]() The Storyteller (1977)✨ | moral dilemmastelevision criticism+3 | — | NBCThe Storyteller | — | The StorytellerMartin Balsam+5 | — | 1h 05m 28s | |
| 12/1/25 | ![]() Rollercoaster (1977)✨ | disaster-thrillerfilm analysis+3 | Richard Hatem | Link & LevinsonRollercoaster | — | RollercoasterJames Goldstone+5 | — | 1h 29m 14s | |
| 10/31/25 | ![]() The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case✨ | murder mysteryColumbo+4 | — | MensaThe Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case | — | Columbomurder case+6 | — | 42m 32s | |
| 9/21/25 | ![]() Old Fashioned Murder✨ | murderrevenge+3 | Joyce Van Patten | Old Fashioned Murder | — | Columbomurder+5 | — | 27m 07s | |
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| 8/18/25 | ![]() Fade in to Murder✨ | ColumboTV reviews+3 | — | Mikey and NickyFade in to Murder | — | ColumboFade in to Murder+3 | — | 47m 13s | |
| 7/28/25 | ![]() Griffin & Phoenix (1976)✨ | Peter Falkromantic drama+3 | — | Griffin & Phoenix | — | Peter FalkJill Clayburgh+6 | — | 31m 30s | |
| 6/23/25 | ![]() Last Salute to the Commodore | It’s here. The one we’ve all been bracing for: Last Salute to the Commodore. As the final episode of Columbo’s fifth season and a proposed ending place for the entire NBC run, it manages to sink the ship with an almost gleeful disregard for coherence, tone, and character. Mike and Chris try to make sense of the chaos—was it Jackson Gillis’s bewildering script? Patrick McGoohan’s direction? Peter Falk’s performance? Or all of the above? Whatever happened, the result is a baffling, self-sabotaging parody of the show itself. Come for the messy nautical metaphors, stay for the analysis of Columbo’s most infamous misfire.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 48m 30s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | ![]() Columbo Explains the Seventies | In this special bonus episode of The Shabby Detective, Mike White sits down with author Glenn Stewart to discuss his insightful and wildly entertaining book Columbo Explains the ’70s: A TV Cop’s Pop Culture Journey. Stewart’s book explores the cultural and historical shifts of the 1970s—from Watergate to disco, second-wave feminism to fast food—with the trench-coated sleuth as our shrewd, inquisitive guide.Mike and Glenn dive into the origins of the project, the writing process behind channeling Columbo’s voice, and how Stewart cultural criticism and TV history into a distinctive, illuminating take on the decade. Whether you're a fan of the show or just obsessed with ’70s Americana, this episode is for you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 31m 37s | ||||||
| 5/19/25 | ![]() Now You See Him | The great Santini takes center stage—but Lieutenant Columbo isn’t impressed by smoke and mirrors. In this episode of The Shabby Detective, Mike and Chris shine a spotlight on Now You See Him, the 1976 Columbo classic starring Jack Cassidy in his final turn as a Columbo killer. Cassidy plays the arrogant nightclub magician who thinks he can make murder disappear, but the rumpled detective sees right through the act.Chris and Mike unpack the episode’s sleight-of-hand plotting, its eerie undertones of Nazism and blackmail, and Cassidy’s show-stealing performance. Along the way, they ponder Robert Loggia’s mustache, comment on the trickery of typewriter ribbons, and debate whether this outing is one of Columbo’s best.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 40m 12s | ||||||
| 4/21/25 | ![]() A Matter of Honor | Mike and Chris head south of the border for A Matter of Honor, the rare Columbo episode set in Mexico, where the Lieutenant faces bulls, bravado, and a different kind of justice. Ricardo Montalbán plays a retired matador with a secret—and a motive—and Columbo has to navigate a new culture and language barrier while staying one step ahead. The guys dig into the episode’s unique setting, the ethics of honor killings, and how the show handles cultural sensitivity (or doesn’t). Is this an underrated gem or a misstep in a sombrero? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 37m 09s | ||||||
| 4/18/25 | ![]() Identity Crisis | Mike and Chris slip into the shadows with Identity Crisis, Columbo’s espionage-laced foray into cloak-and-dagger territory. Directed by none other than Patrick McGoohan—who also stars as a smug, sartorially superior spy—this episode finds the Lieutenant matching wits with a killer who’s as cool as he is cold-blooded. The guys dive into the episode’s slick style, surreal touches, and McGoohan’s unmistakable fingerprints all over the production. Is this Columbo at its most cerebral—or just a secret agent detour too far? Join the investigation and find out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 31m 39s | ||||||
| 3/21/25 | ![]() A Case of Immunity | In this episode of The Shabby Detective, Mike and Chris take a diplomatic detour into A Case of Immunity, where political protocol, palace intrigue, and murder collide. Columbo finds himself navigating foreign immunity laws and velvet robes as he tries to outwit a slippery embassy official (Héctor Elizondo) with a taste for treason. The guys break down the episode's unique tone, the curious case of Sal Mineo, and the appearance of Jeff Goldblum.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 26m 25s | ||||||
| 2/21/25 | ![]() Forgotten Lady | Step onto the faded red carpet and into the world of aging Hollywood glamour as The Shabby Detective takes on "Forgotten Lady", one of Columbo's most poignant mysteries. In this episode, we unravel the tragic tale of fading movie star Grace Wheeler (Janet Leigh), who dreams of a comeback but finds herself tangled in a web of murder and memory.With Peter Falk’s rumpled lieutenant navigating a case where sympathy and suspicion go hand in hand, we dissect the episode’s emotional depth, the heartbreaking performance of Sam Jaffe, and the delicate balance of justice and mercy. Plus, we take a closer look at Columbo’s softer side—does the good lieutenant let sentiment cloud his sharp detective instincts?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 26m 50s | ||||||
| 1/17/25 | ![]() The Gun (1974) | In this episode of The Shabby Detective, we examine the riveting 1974 TV movie The Gun, a gripping exploration of fate and consequence. Crafted by the legendary writing duo Richard Levinson and William Link and directed by John Badham, the film follows the journey of a single handgun as it passes through various lives, leaving a trail of drama and intrigue. Join us as we unpack the film’s unique episodic structure and the creative forces behind this powerful cautionary tale.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 59m 01s | ||||||
| 12/23/24 | ![]() The Execution of Private Slovik (1974) | Between Columbo's Seasons 4 and 5, we're shifting our detective lens to explore another powerful creation by Richard Levinson and William Link: The Execution of Private Slovik (1974). Directed by Lamont Johnson and featuring an unforgettable performance by Martin Sheen, this adaptation of William Bradford Huie's work tells the harrowing true story of Eddie Slovik—a small-time Michigan criminal who made history as the only U.S. soldier executed for desertion during World War II.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 1h 00m 37s | ||||||
| 11/15/24 | ![]() A Deadly State of Mind | We conclude the 4th season of Columbo with the episode "A Deadly State of Mind" wherein George Hamilton is a suave hypnotist of ladies -- one in particular played by Leslie Ann Warren. He has designs on her while also conducting "research" for his work. Her husband as other ideas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 36m 09s | ||||||
| 10/18/24 | ![]() Playback | Season 4 continues with "Playback," an episode starring another Cassavetes alum, Gina Rowlands. Unfortunately, she's sidelined as a innocent bystander and wife to the episode's murderer, played by Oskar Werner. He's a fan of gizmos which aid his plan to murder his mother-in-law but, of course, they're ultimately his undoing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 38m 07s | ||||||
| 9/20/24 | ![]() Troubled Waters | Set sail for murder as Lt. Columbo takes a cruise to Mexico with his wife only to be asked to help solve the murder of lounge singer Rosanna Wells (Poupée Bocar) at the hands of used car sales exec Hayden Danzinger (Robert Vaughn). It's the return of Bernard Hill and Dean Stockwell in an episode Chris Stachiw says may be the best of the season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 48m 06s | ||||||
| 8/19/24 | ![]() By Dawn's Early Light | Welcome to the show Mr. Patrick McGoohan as Colonel Rumford, headmaster at an all-boys military academy and devotee of rules and regulations. When his reign is threatened he retaliates by killing his rival with a cannon! Now it's up to Lt. Columbo to stick around the academy and solve the crime in one of the more solid episodes of Season 4.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441/support. | 44m 20s | ||||||
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