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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts

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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, Bulldog Drummond, 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, Anthony Ross, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, Ned Wever, 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, Karl Swenson, and more.
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Clinton Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4138)
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07/25/23 • 38 min

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small Colorado town to investigate reports that a new school building is structurally unsound. Johnny arrives to find it on fire.
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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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - The Falcon: The Case of the Mighty Muscle (EP4413)

The Falcon: The Case of the Mighty Muscle (EP4413)

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06/10/24 • 34 min

Today's Mystery: The Falcon is hired by the girlfriend of a member of a criminal syndicate who'd been extorted to doublecross his boss and then murdered right in front of her.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 11, 1951
Originating from New York
Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Ralph Bell; Bill Zuckert
Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
Patreon Supporter of the Day: Sergey, Patreon Supporter since May 2020
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
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - Sam Spade: The Red Star Caper (EP4137)

Sam Spade: The Red Star Caper (EP4137)

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07/24/23 • 38 min

Today's Mystery:A foreign correspondent, whom Sam was hired to bodyguard, is murdered while giving a lecture.
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
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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
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - Mr. Chameleon: The Forbidden Marriage Murder Case (EP4344)
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03/21/24 • 40 min

Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon investigates the murder of a young actress who was forbidden by her aunt and uncle to marry her older, scandal-plagued leading man.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 1949
Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon
Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
Patreon Supporter of the Day: George, Patreon Supporter since October 2015
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
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - Philo Vance: The Full Dress Murder Case (EP4140)

Philo Vance: The Full Dress Murder Case (EP4140)

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07/26/23 • 34 min

Today's Mystery:A homeless woman is found murdered in full evening dress.
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
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Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
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Give us a call at 208-991-4783
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Forbes Matters, Episodes One and Two (EP4066)
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05/02/23 • 33 min

Today's Mystery:Johnny quickly discovers who embezzled nearly $5,000 from a New York fashion firm, but where's the money?
Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 26 and 27, 1955
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - Dangerous Assignment: Suspicious Explosions (EP4163)

Dangerous Assignment: Suspicious Explosions (EP4163)

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08/23/23 • 40 min

Today's Mystery:Steve investigates a series of explosions targeting treaty negotiations in Japan.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 19, 1951
Originated in Hollywood
Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner
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
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Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Murdered Gold-Digger (EP4356)
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04/04/24 • 44 min

Today's Mystery:A woman in flashy clothes is murdered in the driveway of a married man who swears he never ever saw her before.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1949Originating from New York City
Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon
Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
Patreon Supporter of the Day:Shawna, Patreon Supporter since June 2019
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
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Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - Dragnet: The Big Badge (EP4418)

Dragnet: The Big Badge (EP4418)

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06/15/24 • 34 min

Today's Mystery:A man impersonating a police officer is robbing and assaulting couples in parked cars. Joe Friday and Ben Romero have to catch him.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1950
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb Butterfield
Blog post about the real-life badge bandit
Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter since March 2024
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
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - Box 13: The First Letter (EP2967)

Box 13: The First Letter (EP2967)

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10/28/19 • 33 min

Dan Holiday tries to jumpstart his writing career through an ad in a newspaper. His first letter is from a woman who tells Dan she’s being blackmailed. Original Air Date: October 17, 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...
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Podcast Q&A

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 1845 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 'Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Clinton Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4138)' 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 37 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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Truely the most definitive collection of old time mystery/detective/adventure style radio shows from the golden age. Adam’s knowledge is clearly a result of passionate enthusiasm which is contagious His voice to me, is becoming iconic, in that when I hear it, I know I’m about to experience another radio mystery and that afterwards, I’ll hear a breakdown as to what happened. This is not copy paste podcasting, this is a time capsule, uncovered and appreciated.

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