The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts

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Whether you're wanting 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 fourteenth season of provided suspenseful mystery dramas.. Our podcast feed captures the last 1,000 episodes we've released including all of Season twelve and thirteen, and part of season eleven. We have created two archive feeds: Volume 1, which features our first three seasons and Volume 2, which will feature seasons four through six.
The current actors featured in the our old time radio detective podcast include Stephen Dunne, Bob Bailey, Brian Donlevy, Jackson Beck, and Jack Web. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Santos Ortega, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Jackson Beck, and more.
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Philo Vance: The Full Dress Murder Case (EP4140)
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07/26/23 • 34 min
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 13, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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
Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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07/26/23 • 34 min


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Sam Spade: The Red Star Caper (EP4137)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
07/24/23 • 38 min
Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1951
Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Wally Maher, William Conrad
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
Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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07/24/23 • 38 min


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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jeanne Maxwell Matter (EP3973)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
01/13/23 • 40 min
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 20, 1954
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Join us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama.
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01/13/23 • 40 min


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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Clinton Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4138)
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07/25/23 • 38 min
Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 12 and 13, 1956
Originated from Hollywood
Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Jeanette Nolan, Lucille Meredith, Carleton Young, Herb Ellis, Jack Petruzzi, Bob Bruce, Herb Butterfield, Paul Richards, Edgar Barrier, Russell Thorson, Jack Moyles, Frank Gerstle
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Give us a call 208-991-4783
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Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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07/25/23 • 38 min


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Man Called X: Flying Trip to Indonesia (EP3665)
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01/19/22 • 36 min
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Original Air Date: July 13, 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
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Give us a call 208-991-4783
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Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
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01/19/22 • 36 min



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Dangeorus Assignment: Outlaw Radio Station (EP4139)
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07/26/23 • 39 min
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1951
Originated in Hollywood
Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Paul Frees, Jeanne Bates, Don Diamond, Stacy Harris, Tim Graham, Shepard Menken
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
Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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07/26/23 • 39 min


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Man Called X: Invitation to a Murder (EP3671)
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01/26/22 • 36 min
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Original Air Date: October 1, 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 surveyâ¦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 us on Twitter@radiodetectives
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01/26/22 • 36 min



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Casey, Crime Photographer: Death of a Stranger (EP3693)
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02/21/22 • 34 min
5.0
Original Air Date: August 11, 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 surveyâ¦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
This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement
02/21/22 • 34 min



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Philo Vance: The Star-Studded Murder Case (EP3666)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
01/20/22 • 44 min
Original Air Date: February 20, 1947
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 surveyâ¦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 us on Twitter@radiodetectives
This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement
01/20/22 • 44 min

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Black Doll Matter (EP3667)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
01/21/22 • 37 min
Original Air Date: July 21, 1953
When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com
Take the listener surveyâ¦http://survey.greatdetectives.net
Give us a call 208-991-4783
Become one of our friends on Facebook.
Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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01/21/22 • 37 min



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Why did you start this show?
The old-time radio online stations and podcasts I saw in 2009 played a lot of different episodes from different detective programs. I decided it'd be a great idea to have a daily podcast that would go through old time radio detective series from their first available episode to the final bow with each series having its own style to appeal as many fans of old school detective dramas as possible.
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
Listenters enjoy a fun experience with great golden-age radio detective stories. In addition, they get my commentary which I try to make fun and informative. And I try to make the podcast interactive by responding to listeners' comments and feedback.
Which episode should someone start with?
You can start with any episode, really. Nearly every series we play is self-contained. So without reading of Wiki of continuity, you can pick up most episodes of any series and listen to it with the exception of a few serialized stories, but those are usually marked with Parts One and Two.
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How many episodes does The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio have?
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio currently has 1341 episodes available.
What topics does The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Drama, Podcasts, Arts and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio?
The episode title 'Philo Vance: The Full Dress Murder Case (EP4140)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio?
The average episode length on The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio released?
Episodes of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio?
The first episode of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio was released on Nov 4, 2016.
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