A young musician, Homer Tompkins, is unwittingly employed by a group of con artists as a "professional listener" in Reno, tasked with eavesdropping on conversations and passing on valuable information for blackmail purposes.
Thanks for Listening
A talented musician's dreams are dashed when he falls prey to a group of cunning scammers who deceive him into believing he'll achieve stardom on the radio and enjoy a lavish workspace in Reno.