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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcastswww.spreaker.com
Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Hot Copy, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs. North, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet.

Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week.


Podcast Award finalist Host Adam Graham has been your guide through dozens of old-time radio detective series since 2009. He provides insightful commentary and humor after each episode and responds to listener questions and feedback. You can subscribe to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from your favorite podcast app or by visiting our website at http://www.greatdetectives.net.

We are currently in our fifteenth season of provided suspenseful mystery dramas. Our podcast feed captures the last 1,000 episodes we've released including all of seasons thirteen and fourteen, and part of season twelve. We have created two archive feeds: Volume 1, which features our first three seasons and Volume 2, which features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine.

Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, and also Australia.

The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, Betty Lou Gerson, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.

Episodes

I Hate Crime: Episode 5 (aka A Fashionable Murder) (EP3868)

Larry goes to a fashion show and meets a beautiful model who asks him for a simple favor - dispose of the body of a murder victim that inconveniently happens to be in her apartment. Original Air Date: 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Fol...

Sep 13, 202237 minSeason 13Ep. 287

Sam Spade: The Wheel of Life Caper (EP3867)

Today's Mystery: A woman with amnesia hires Sam to help with the murdered body she found. Original Air Date: July 11, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @r...

Sep 12, 202237 minSeason 13Ep. 286

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Open and Shut (EP3866)

Today's Mystery: A woman comes home in a panic and reports that her date was murdered. Original Air Date: November 11, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Fo...

Sep 10, 202238 minSeason 13Ep. 285

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Berlin Matter (EP3865)

Today's mystery: Johnny goes to Berlin to investigate the killing of a consulting engineer who had just increased his insurance. Original Air Date: March 16, 1954 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Listen every day for another old-time radio detective program....

Sep 09, 202238 minSeason 13Ep. 284

Philo Vance: The Tick-Tock Murder Case (EP3864)

A mobster is murdered. His partner is the prime suspect, but he has an airtight alibi. Original Air Date: August 2, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @rad...

Sep 08, 202234 minSeason 13Ep. 283

Dangerous Assignment: International Blackmail (EP3863)

Steve goes to Switzerland to reclaim a forced confession that could destabilize a Central European government. Original Air Date: March 20, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.' Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives ...

Sep 07, 202243 minSeason 13Ep. 282

I Hate Crime: Episode 4 (EP3862)

Larry Kent stops a man who was pursuing a beautiful blonde woman. She repays him by bashing him over the head with her purse, knocking him unconscious. Original Air Date: 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://...

Sep 06, 202237 minSeason 13Ep. 281

Sam Spade: The Rushlight Diamond Caper (EP3861)

Sam is hired to guard the presents at a loveless wedding, one of which is a priceless diamond with a reputation for bringing bad luck. Original Air Date: July 4, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram...

Sep 05, 202238 minSeason 13Ep. 280

Twice Told Tale: Michael Shayne and Gunsmoke (EP3860s)

In the Case of the Crooked Wheel, the owner of a casino has Michael Shayne come to investigate an apparent case of fraud at his casino. Original Air Date: 1947 In Mark Dillon Goes to Gougeye, the wife of a casino owner has Marshall Dillon travel to the town of Gougeye, where she fears rumors of a crooked wheel will lead to her husband getting hung. Audition Date: June 11, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdete...

Sep 04, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 13Ep. 279

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Helping Hand (EP3860)

A motorist is murdered by two "Good Samaritans" who help him get his car started and then decide to rob and kill him. Original Air Date: November 4, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://in...

Sep 03, 202238 minSeason 13Ep. 278

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Terrified Tuan Matter (EP3859)

Johnny travels to a terrorist hot zone in Malaysia, where the life of an insured couple may be at risk, with the wife already having disappeared. Original Air Date: March 9, 1954 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Sep 02, 202241 minSeason 13Ep. 277

Philo Vance: The Cheesecake Murder Case (EP3858)

The police think the killer of a photographer died in a car wreck, but Vance disagrees. Original Air Date: July 26, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @rad...

Sep 01, 202238 minSeason 13Ep. 276

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Wire Recorder Spool (EP3857)

Steve goes to San Diego to recover a stolen recorded wire of an international conference. Original Air Date: March 6, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.' With Retro Tech's video on the Wire Recorder at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ihiTwJPCc&t=563s Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a cal...

Aug 30, 202241 minSeason 13Ep. 275

I Hate Crime: Episode 3 (EP3856)

A British actor hires Larry Kent and immediately tries to kill him before being murdered himself. Original Air Date: 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetective...

Aug 30, 202234 minSeason 13Ep. 274

Sam Spade: The Bail Bond Caper (EP3855)

Sam is hired by an old flame whose bail bondsman husband is in trouble. Original Air Date: June 27, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives...

Aug 29, 202235 minSeason 13Ep. 273

Mystery Audio: First Nighter Sam Spade Spoof (EP3854s)

Sam Spade is called in to protect Mister First Nighter from being killed. The real mystery is where this audio came from. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter@rad...

Aug 28, 202233 minSeason 13Ep. 272

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The White Elephant (EP3854)

The Murder of a Salesman sets Ranger Jace Pearson on the trail of a hobo. Original Air Date: October 28, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twi...

Aug 27, 202238 minSeason 13Ep. 271

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Road-Test Matter (EP3853)

Johnny is called in to investigate when an insured auto manufacturer reports three failed road tests, one leading to death. Original Air Date: March 2, 1954 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Aug 26, 202240 minSeason 13Ep. 270

Philo Vance: The Racket Murder Case (EP3852)

A woman comes into Vance's office, but leaves when he calls her by name. Murder follows. Original Air Date: July 19, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter@rad...

Aug 25, 202241 minSeason 13Ep. 269

Dangerous Assignment: White Jade (EP3851)

Steve goes to Macao to bring back a fellow agent. Things get complicated when Steve finds a dead man in the agent's hotel and the agent is wanted for murder. Original Air Date: February 27, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.' Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on ...

Aug 24, 202244 minSeason 13Ep. 268

This is O'Shea: Hong Kong (EP3850)

Brandon O'Shea witnesses the kidnapping of a refugee from Shanghai at the Hong Kong Airport. Audition Date: October 1, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter@r...

Aug 23, 202244 minSeason 13Ep. 267

Sam Spade: Caper with Two Death Beds (EP3849)

Also known as "The Death Bed Caper" Sam investigates a case with two dying statements, one of which was false. Original Air Date: June 20, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow u...

Aug 22, 202247 minSeason 13Ep. 266

Lux Radio Theatre: Deadline at Dawn (EP3848s)

A street-smart dancer with regrets tries to clear the name of a naive sailor from her hometown. Original Air Date: May 20, 1946 The Suspense version of this story https://www.spreaker.com/user/13210256/ep0800s-suspense-deadline-at-dawn Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give...

Aug 21, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 13Ep. 265

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Fugitive Trail (EP3848)

Jace searches for a missing young woman after her ex-boyfriend is found murdered at a house where she had been babysitting. Original Air Date: October 21, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at htt...

Aug 20, 202237 minSeason 13Ep. 264

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Classified Killer Matter (EP3847)

Johnny goes to Chicago to investigate the murder of an insurance man who was killed after listing his car for sale in a classified newspaper ad. Original Air Date: February 23, 1954 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Aug 19, 202242 minSeason 13Ep. 263

Philo Vance: The One Cent Murder Case (EP3846)

An actress with a past faces blackmail ahead of an opportunity to make it big in Hollywood. Murder follows. Original Air Date: July 12, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follo...

Aug 18, 202238 minSeason 13Ep. 262

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Stolen Radar Plans (EP3845)

Steve goes to Athens to retrieve radar plans stolen from the U.S. but finds himself dealing with multiple groups trying to profit from them. Original Air Date: February 20, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.' Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http...

Aug 17, 202241 minSeason 13Ep. 261

Defense Attorney: George Bauman (EP3844)

Martha takes up the defense of a man who claims self-defense in the shooting of a man who held up his bar ... and who was his wife's ex-husband. Original Air Date: August 28, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at htt...

Aug 16, 202237 minSeason 13Ep. 260

Sam Spade: The Gold Key Caper (EP3843)

Sam is hired by a woman to protect her from her recently paroled husband. Original Air Date: January 25, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives...

Aug 15, 202234 minSeason 13Ep. 259

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Plays for Keeps (EP3842)

A corrupt constable kills the local sheriff and is in charge of investigating the murder. However, his plan faces a major obstacle when Ranger Jayce Pearson is called in. Original Air Date: October 14, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a cal...

Aug 13, 202236 minSeason 13Ep. 258
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