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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

Dr. Tim, Detective: The Mad Maltese and Guest in Number Two (EP3952)

Today's 1st Mystery: Dr. Tim, Jill, and Sammy have to find a man who was bitten by a rabid Maltese Cat. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 27, 1950 Today's 2nd Mystery: A mysterious lodger in the mysterious round is shot. Original Radio Broadcast 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. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http...

Dec 20, 202240 minSeason 14Ep. 55

Sam Spade: The Fairly Bright Caper (EP3951)

Today's Mystery: Sam is hired to attend and keep peace at a combined Halloween and celebrity engagement party. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 31, 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/greatdete...

Dec 19, 202248 minSeason 14Ep. 54

Burns and Allen: Gracie Sends Sam Spade to Jail (EP3950s)

Today's Mystery: George Burns and Sam Spade explain to a police lieutenant how Gracie got them thrown into jail for murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 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://in...

Dec 18, 202234 minSeason 14Ep. 53

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Bright Boy (EP3950)

Today's Mystery: Jace searches for a teenager who has stolen several cars and stabbed the owner in his latest theft. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 24, 1952 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...

Dec 17, 202239 minSeason 14Ep. 52

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Woodward Manila Matter (EP3949)

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Manila to investigate a $75,000 safe burglary. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 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 drama....

Dec 16, 202236 minSeason 14Ep. 51

Philo Vance: The Birdcage Murder Case (EP3948)

Today's Mystery: A woman warns Vance that her fiancé will be murdered, and Vance is present when he's murdered at a party. Original Radio Broadcast Date:December 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://insta...

Dec 15, 202232 minSeason 14Ep. 50

Dangerous Assignment: Find Hired Killer Lupac (EP3947)

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Paris to locate the murderer of a legendary detective before the killer can add key diplomats to his list of victims. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 16, 1955 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 o...

Dec 14, 202239 minSeason 14Ep. 49

Sara's Private Caper: Sara's 'Sonnets of Fu Yen' Caper (EP3946)

Today's Mystery: A police stenographer decides to investigate an incomplete report on a stolen rare book. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 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 a...

Dec 13, 202237 minSeason 14Ep. 48

Sam Spade: The Insomnia Caper (EP3945)

Today's Mystery: Sam goes to get a good night's sleep and instead gets dragged into a murder case by a neighbor. Original Radio Broadcast Date:October 24, 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/greatd...

Dec 12, 202233 minSeason 14Ep. 47

Married to Murder - The Whistler (OTR Netcast Feed Drop) (EP3944s)

Married to Murder - The Whistler (09-25-44) A woman marries an artist right after he murders his girlfriend for the thrill of living with a killer. She has plans for even greater thrills! Original Air Date: September 25, 1944 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Whistler Narrators: • Bill Forman • Bill Pennell Producer: • George W. Allen Writer: • Robert Libbott Music: • Wilbur Hatch Exit music from: Resurgence by Ghostrifter https://bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc Find more Old Time Radio Mystery Episodes and s...

Dec 11, 202235 minSeason 14Ep. 46

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cold Blood (EP3944)

Today's Mystery: A farmer accuses his farm hand of murdering his wife. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 17, 1952 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 Follo...

Dec 10, 202238 minSeason 14Ep. 45

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Arthur Boldrick Matter (EP3943)

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the shooting of an insured man. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 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 drama....

Dec 09, 202244 minSeason 14Ep. 44

Philo Vance: The Thundering Murder Case (EP3942)

Today's Mystery: A man is murdered in a thunderstorm while talking to his niece. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 29, 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 Tw...

Dec 08, 202235 minSeason 14Ep. 43

Dangerous Assignment: Defeat African Hate Campaign (EP3941)

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Africa to bring back an enemy agent who is stirring up anti-American sentiment. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 9, 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/gre...

Dec 07, 202238 minSeason 14Ep. 42

I Hate Crime: Episode 134 (aka: Road To Gundagai) (EP3940)

Today's Mystery: On the road back from Gundagai, Steve encounters a woman who claims her car was stolen and her sister kidnapped. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 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...

Dec 06, 202237 minSeason 14Ep. 41

Sam Spade: The Sugar Kane Caper (EP3939)

Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by a man to prevent his wealthy stepdaughter from marrying a gangster. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 3, 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/greatdetectiv...

Dec 05, 202237 minSeason 14Ep. 40

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Hitchhiker (EP3938)

Today's Mystery: Jace searches for a prisoner who escaped from jail and hitched a ride with a local rancher. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1952 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...

Dec 03, 202237 minSeason 14Ep. 39

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Paterson Transport Matter (EP3937)

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates a series of beatings and delivery truck robberies. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 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 drama....

Dec 02, 202236 minSeason 14Ep. 38

Philo Vance: The Nightmare Murder Case (EP3936)

Today's Mystery: A woman comes to Philo Vance claiming that a man came to her in a dream, and then in real life, to give her $500 and a car, and then showed up to tell her she would murder a man who turns up dead. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 22, 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://sur...

Dec 01, 202236 minSeason 14Ep. 37

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Lost Troop Movement Document (EP3935)

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Vienna to find a female Nazi war criminal who was believed dead, but is in possession of top-secret documents showing U.S. Troop movements in Europe. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 2, 1951 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 c...

Nov 30, 202236 minSeason 14Ep. 36

I Hate Crime: Episode 119 (EP3934)

Today's Mystery: Larry is hired to make a deal for the return of a stolen diamond. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 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… 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/greatdete...

Nov 29, 202231 minSeason 14Ep. 35

Sam Spade: The Dick Foley Caper (EP3933)

Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by a fellow detective to protect him from a released convict he'd sent to prison. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 26, 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/grea...

Nov 28, 202235 minSeason 14Ep. 34

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Rub Out (EP3932)

Today's Mystery: A boxer is poisoned before a big fight. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 3, 1952 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 Twitter...

Nov 26, 202236 minSeason 14Ep. 33

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Sara Dearing Matter (EP3931)

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small town to investigate when he gets word that an insured actress who supposedly died in a fire may have been murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 18, 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 drama....

Nov 25, 202242 minSeason 14Ep. 32

PhIlo Vance: The Little Murder Mystery (EP3930)

Today's Mystery: Vance investigates how a businessman could have been murdered by a man who'd broken into his safe with the combination when only the murdered man and his secretary knew the combination. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 15, 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.greatde...

Nov 24, 202234 minSeason 14Ep. 31

Dangerous Assignment: Find Guerilla Chief and Stop Him (EP3929)

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Indochina to capture a guerilla leader. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 26, 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 Follow us on Twitter @radiod...

Nov 23, 202237 minSeason 14Ep. 30

I Hate Crime: Episode 74 (EP3928)

Today's Mystery: A mysterious man walks into Larry's offices and hires him watch a stone with the word, "Victoria" on it. When they meet for Larry return the stone, his client is stabbed. 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 20...

Nov 22, 202228 minSeason 14Ep. 29

Sam Spade: The Hot 100 Grand Caper (EP3927)

Today's Mystery Sam is hired by the young wife of a wealthy man to find out why he's withdrawn $100,000 from his account. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 19, 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://instagra...

Nov 21, 202235 minSeason 14Ep. 28

Jeff Regan: The Pilgrim's Progress (EP3926s)

Today's Mystery: Regan drives sixty miles to Calabasas to pick up a package, and has to deal with a turkey shoot where everyone is pretending to be pilgrims. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Fo...

Nov 20, 202240 minSeason 14Ep. 27

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Night Chase (EP3926)

Today's Mystery: Jace Pearson and Clay Morgan are called in to catch two cattle rustlers. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 27, 1952 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/gre...

Nov 19, 202238 minSeason 14Ep. 26
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