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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, Charlie Chan, Broadway's My Beat, 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, Chicago and also Australia. The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Walter Connolly, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Alice Frost, Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.

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Boise, ID

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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, Charlie Chan, Broadway's My Beat, 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, Chicago and also Australia. The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Walter Connolly, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Alice Frost, Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.

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English


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Cloak and Dagger: Seeds of Doubt (A0034)

11/8/2025
Today's Adventure: In the waning days of the war, an OSS agent impersonates a dead Frenchman and pretends to marry his fiancée in order to weed out German agents trying to undermine Allied morale. Original Radio Broadcast: September 15, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Charles Webster; Alice Frost; Joseph Julian; Karl Weber; Evie Juster; Jerry Jarrett; Louis Sorin; Horace Braham; Anna Karen To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://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

Duration:00:34:16

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mojave Red Sequel Matter (EP4840)

11/7/2025
Today's Mystery: An apparent accidental death of a businessman on a fishing trip is confirmed to be murder. Who did it? Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 20, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Parley Baer; Forrest Lewis; Barney Phillips; Alan Reed; Russell Thorson When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: J./L. and J. Marcus, Patreon Supporters since November 2025 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:32:15

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Dragnet: The Big Crazy (EP4839)

11/6/2025
Today's Mystery: A woman is missing and her sister suspects her milquetoast husband of murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kirk, Patreon supporter since January 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 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.

Duration:00:32:34

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Broadway's My Beat: The Charles Crandall Murder Case (EP4838)

11/5/2025
Today's Mystery: A man is found murdered with the only clue to his identity being a parking ticket. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 12, 1951 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Lou Merrill, Jeanette Nolan, Adam Williams, Peggy Webber, Joy Terry. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rachel, Patreon supporter since July 2023. 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 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:35:14

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The Big Story: The Thirteenth Key (EP4837)

11/4/2025
Today's Mystery:A Columbus reporter investigates the brutal stabbing death of a woman found at a shooting range .Original Radio Broadcast: June 4, 1947 Originating from New York Starring: John Gibson as James Fusco of the Columbus Citizen; James McCallion; Gilbert Mack; Ward Wilson; Horace Braham; Connie Lembke; Janet Fox Related: Columbus Underground article on the true story behind this week's episode. (NSFW) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Robert, Patreon supporter since August 2016 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.

Duration:00:36:14

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Danger with Grainger: The Coincidental Cartoon (EP4836)

11/3/2025
Today's Mystery:A cartoonist hires Grainger when his brother is murdered using a method that was outlined in his comic strip. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Joanna, Patreon supporter since June 2022. 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.

Duration:00:32:19

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Cloak and Dagger: Over Ground Railroad (A0032)

11/1/2025
Today's Adventure: An OSS agent goes into France to team up with a formidable wealthy French woman to set up an escape route for downed Allied flyers. Original Radio Broadcast: September 8, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Tremayne; Bryna Raeburn; Lily Valenti; Jack Gordon; Ralph Bell To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://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

Duration:00:34:31

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mohave Red Matter (EP4835)

10/31/2025
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes out to Lake Mohave on a tip from a guide that an apparent accidental death might not have been so accidental. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Forrest Lewis; Parley Baer; Alan Reed; Barney Phillips When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon supporter since February 2021 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:30:25

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Dragnet: The Big In-Laws (EP4834)

10/30/2025
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of truck hijackings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 23, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Barney Philips; Stacy Harris Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Allan, Patreon supporter since February 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 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.

Duration:00:32:23

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Broadway's My Beat: The Harry Foster Murder Case (EP4833)

10/29/2025
Today's Mystery: Danny searches for a missing man who has been stabbed. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 5, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Lamont Johnson; Cathy Lewis; Virginia Gregg; Herb Vigran; John McGovern Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Steve, Patreon supporter since May 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 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.

Duration:00:35:09

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Charlie Chan: The Fiery Santa Claus (EP4832)

10/28/2025
Today's Mystery:Charlie Chan is on the trail of a serial Romeo who victimizes middle-aged women. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1950 or 1951 Originating from Sydney Starring: William Rees as Charlie Chan; Rodney Jacobs Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Sara, Patreon supporter since March 2017. 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 Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:32:32

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Danger with Grainger: Stolen Necklace (EP4831)

10/27/2025
Today's Mystery: A woman is in a car accident and wakes up to find her necklace missing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Larry, Patreon supporter since July 2023 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.

Duration:00:27:10

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Casebook of Gregory Hood: Murder in Celluloid (Encore) (EP4830e)

10/26/2025
Today's Mystery: Gregory investigates a young actress’s missing imaginary map and finds himself looking into murder and espionage. Original Air Date: July 1, 1946 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Gale Gordon as Gregory Hood 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.

Duration:00:31:44

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Cloak and Dagger: War of Words (A0030)

10/25/2025
Today's Adventure: Two OSS agents have to carry forged orders for a Japanese camp commander through a Burmese jungle. Original Radio Broadcast: September 1, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Chuck Webster; Ralph Bell; Raymond Edward Johnson; Eric Dressler; Karl Weber; Jerry Jarrett; Joan Alison; Maurice Tarplin; Guy Repp To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://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

Duration:00:33:02

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Blinker Matter (EP4830)

10/24/2025
Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the disappearance of a insured importer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; D.J. Thompson; Harry Bartell; Stacy Harris; Vic Perrin; Bob Bruce When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Yigal, Patreon supporter since March 2023. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:30:01

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Dragnet: The Big Winchester (EP4929)

10/23/2025
Today's Mystery: An elderly man is found shot to death in his home. While it initially looks like a suicide, there's reason to think it might be a homicide. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 16 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:John, Patreon supporter since September 2016. 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.

Duration:00:34:31

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Broadway's My Beat: The Georgia Gray Murder Case (EP4828)

10/22/2025
Today's Mystery: A dance hall dancer is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1951Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Tony Barrett; Frances Chaney; Martha Wentworth; Lawrence Dobkin; Joy Terry; Leo Cleary; Junius Matthews Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rick, Patreon supporter since March 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 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.

Duration:00:36:33

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Charlie Chan: The Frightened Shroff (EP4827)

10/21/2025
Today's Mystery: The mother of a dead criminal is victimized by a conman claiming her son owed him money. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1950 or 1951 Originating in Sydney Starring: William Rees as Charlie Chan; Rodney Jacobs Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, Patreon supporter since November 2023. 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.

Duration:00:32:26

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Danger with Grainger: Triple X Murders (EP4826)

10/20/2025
Today's Mystery: Grainger is hired by the mother of a man accused of killing a young couple in a park. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter since March 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 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.

Duration:00:30:45

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Casebook of Gregory Hood: The Adventure of the Beeswax Candle (Encore) (EP4825e)

10/19/2025
Today's Mystery: Sandy Taylor’s wife Mary disappears on a foggy night without a trace. Original Air Date: June 24, 1946 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Gale Gordon as Gregory Hood Support the show monthly at https://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.

Duration:00:33:26