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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

Sam Spade: The Critical Author Caper (EP3897)

Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by a wealthy widow to find her estranged stepdaughter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 15, 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...

Oct 17, 202241 minSeason 13Ep. 317

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Pick-Up (EP3896)

Today's Mystery: Jace investigates the murder of an oil worker who was thrown from a train. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 16, 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/g...

Oct 15, 202239 minSeason 13Ep. 316

Yours Truly Johnny Dolllar: The Nathan Swing Matter (EP3895)

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the murder of an insured Los Angeles-area criminal. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 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 Join us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective audio drama.

Oct 14, 202241 minSeason 13Ep. 315

Philo Vance: The Oxford Murder Case (EP3894)

Today's Mystery: A wealthy man is found murdered and his safe robbed, and his butler has disappeared. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 6, 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/greatdetect...

Oct 13, 202236 minSeason 13Ep. 314

Dangerous Assignment: Find Szabo and the Briefcase (EP3893)

Today's Mystery: Steve travels to Paris to save International talks from breaking down by finding a missing delegate representing countries in the Baltic as well as briefcase full of military secrets he's carrying. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 3, 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…http://survey.grea...

Oct 12, 202236 minSeason 13Ep. 313

I Hate Crime: Episode 25 (EP3892)

Today's Mystery: Larry is hired to solve a murder by a voice over the phone before it happened. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.c...

Oct 11, 202238 minSeason 13Ep. 312

Sam Spade: The Blue Beard Caper (EP3891)

Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by a man who fears his sister is about to marry a man who had three wives die in mysterious accidents. Original Radio Broadcast Date:August 8, 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://inst...

Oct 10, 202243 minSeason 13Ep. 311

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Death Plant (EP3890)

Today's Mystery: Jace investigates the case of a woman killed by a truck explosion. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 9, 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/greatdete...

Oct 08, 202239 minSeason 13Ep. 310

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Magnolia and Honeysuckle Matter (EP3889)

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to South Carolina to investigate an arson at a paper factory. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 13, 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 Join us back her tomorrow for another old time radio detective audio drama.

Oct 07, 202242 minSeason 13Ep. 309

Philo Vance: The Brotherly Murder Case (EP3888)

Today's Mystery: Two men show up to claim the fortune of a wealthy dead man, but one claims the other is an imposter. Murder follows. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 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 ht...

Oct 06, 202239 minSeason 13Ep. 308

Dangerous Assignment: The Nazi and the Physicist (EP3887)

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Alaska to find two missing scientists, one of whom is an ex-Nazi. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 24, 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 Fo...

Oct 05, 202239 minSeason 13Ep. 307

I Hate Crime: Episode 20 (EP3886)

Today's Mystery: Three recently released criminals are out to settle a score with Larry Kent and they start out with an attempt to kill him in Sydney. Original Radio Broadcast: 1949 or 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 Instag...

Oct 04, 202242 minSeason 13Ep. 306

Sam Spade: The Dry Martini Caper (EP3885)

Today's Mystery: Sam is called in by a lawyer who is killed right in front of Sam. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 1, 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@ra...

Oct 03, 202237 minSeason 13Ep. 305

End of the Golden Age of Radio Special (Encore) (EP3884s)

On September 30th, 1962, the golden age of radio came to an end, with episodes of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar and Suspense. In the Yours Truly episode, “Tip-Off Matter,” an ex-con tells Johnny the location of his loot. In Suspense's “Devilstone,” a rich young Irishman is having trouble renting a house that is rumored to be haunted. 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 ...

Oct 02, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 13Ep. 304

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Dead Giveaway (EP3884)

Today's Mystery: A mother and her four-month-old daughter are shot to death. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 2, 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 F...

Oct 01, 202241 minSeason 13Ep. 303

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Sulphur and Brimstone Matter (EP3883)

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Venezuela to investigate the sabotage of an insured hydro electric dam project after the sabotage turns deadly. Original Radio Broadcast Date:April 6, 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 Join us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective audio drama....

Sep 30, 202237 minSeason 13Ep. 302

Philo Vance: The Blue Penny Murder Case (EP3882)

Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered at her piano in her home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 23, 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 @radiodet...

Sep 29, 202245 minSeason 13Ep. 301

Dangerous Assignment: Investigate Flying Saucers (EP3881)

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Ecuador to look into crashes by a small cargo airline that are apparently caused by UFOs. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 17, 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://instagra...

Sep 28, 202239 minSeason 13Ep. 300

I Hate Crime: Episode 19 (EP3880)

Today's Mystery: A man wanted for murdering his business partner hides in Larry Kent's office and asks Larry to prove his innocence. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1949 or 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:/...

Sep 27, 202250 minSeason 13Ep. 299

Sam Spade: The Mad Scientist Caper (EP3879)

Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by an inventor who believes a wealthy industrialist has ripped off his invention. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/great...

Sep 26, 202242 minSeason 13Ep. 298

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Blow Off (EP3878)

Today's Mystery: Jace investigates the murder of a gas station owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 25, 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at http://inst...

Sep 24, 202240 minSeason 13Ep. 297

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Undried Fiddle Back Matter (EP3877)

Today's Mystery: Johnny travels to Portland, Oregon to investigate the theft of a lumber company payroll. The company owner has offered a suspect: his own son. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1954 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective...

Sep 23, 202238 minSeason 13Ep. 295

Philo Vance: The Johnny A Murder Case (EP3876)

Today's Mystery: A local crime boss commits murder and disappears and both the police and his rivals shows up at his girlfriend's house in hopes of capturing him. Then, the house explodes. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 16, 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us...

Sep 22, 202233 minSeason 13Ep. 295

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Underwater Demolition Secrets (EP3875)

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Trinidad to help another agent recover some sunken military secrets. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 10, 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 21, 202240 minSeason 13Ep. 294

I Hate Crime: Episode 6 (EP3874)

Today's Mystery: A wealthy woman hires Larry to recover a valuable diamond. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1949 or 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetec...

Sep 20, 202235 minSeason 13Ep. 293

Sam Spade: The Missing Newshawk Caper (EP3873)

Today's mystery: Sam is hired to find a missing investigative reporter who had been writing exposes of major criminals. Original Air Date: July 18, 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...

Sep 19, 202238 minSeason 13Ep. 292

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Wild Crop (EP3872)

Today''s Mystery: Jace investigates the brutal murder of a ranch hand on a trail. Original Air Date: November 18, 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at http://inst...

Sep 17, 202242 minSeason 13Ep. 291

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Piney Corners Matter (EP3871)

Today's Mystery: Based on an anonymous note, Johnny goes to a small Pennsylvania town to investigate the murder of an insured woman. Original Air Date: March 23, 1954 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Listen every day (Monday-Saturday) for another old time radio detective program....

Sep 16, 202246 minSeason 13Ep. 290

Philo Vance: The Deep Sea Murder Case (EP3870)

Today's Mystery: A wealthy eccentric man disappears while going fishing. Original Air Date: August 9, 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow ...

Sep 15, 202234 minSeason 13Ep. 289

Dangerous Assignment: Renew Sheik Haroun's Uranium Deal (EP3869)

Today's Mystery: Steve is sent to Cairo where an old friend, a Sheik, who controls valuable uranium mines is threatening not to renew the lease held by the U.S. and its allies. Original Air Date: March 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Fol...

Sep 14, 202242 minSeason 13Ep. 288
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