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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...

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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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Counterspy: The Camera-Happy Crook (A0082)

4/25/2026
Today's Adventure: A gang of bank robbers pretend to be a film crew as a cover for a robbery. Original Radio Broadcast: May 30, 1948 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters 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

Duration:00:37:35

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lake Mead Matter (EP4960)

4/24/2026
Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Lake Mead near Las Vegas to investigate the disappearance of an insured where foul play is suspected. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 22, 1959 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Lawrence Dobkin, Bartlett Robinson, Frank Nelson, Harry Bartell, Gil Stratton Jr. 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: 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 again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:32:50

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Dragnet: The Big Court (EP4959)

4/23/2026
Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero assist with the prosecution of a robbery case, but they lack faith in the case. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 24, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Herb Butterfield; Vic Perrin Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: 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:00:35:46

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Broadway's My Beat: The Alex Raymond Murder Case (EP4958)

4/22/2026
Today's Mystery: A toy inventor is implicated in the murder of his boss. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 17, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: 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:00:37:54

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The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957)

4/21/2026
Today's Mystery: A jealous father's response to his daughter's surprise engagement leads to tragedy. Original Radio Broadcast: January 4, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Grant Richards as Sam Melnick; Melba Rae; Ethel Remey; Kathleen Nidday; Humphrey Davis; Bill Smith; Beryl Firestone Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: 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:00:33:29

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The Saint: The Case of the Unhappy Homicide (EP4956)

4/20/2026
Today's Mystery:A meek man asks Simon to prove that he murdered his business partner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 6, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Betty Lou Gerson; Stanley Farrar; Ted Osborne; Lawrence Dobkin; Tom Brown Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon supporter since June 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:00:30:52

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Cloud Nine: Visiting Famous Radio Detectives (Encore) (EP4955e)

4/19/2026
A man travels via Cloud Nine to an office building where all the world’s famous radio detectives work and is mistaken for Sam Spade and hired to find a woman’s murderer if she’s killed. Original Air Date: July 21, 1950 Originating in Chicago 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 our friends on Facebook. 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:00:35:04

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Three For Adventure: Roundhouse Rosie and the Siamese Cats (Encore) (A0080)

4/18/2026
Three Adventurers (played by Jack Webb, Elliot Lewis, and Barton Yarborough) arrive in New Orleans to locate a valuable black opal Audition Date: 1949 Originating in Hollywood To subscribe to this podcast go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our 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

Duration:00:37:28

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The S.S. Malay Trader Ship (Encore) (EP4955)

4/17/2026
Johnny goes undercover as a seaman on a Corpus Christi-bound ship to prevent the destruction of the ship and its cargo. Original Air Date: February 10, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Edmond O'Brien as Johnny Dollar and Barton Yarborough 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 our friends on Facebook. 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:00:34:10

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The Line Up: The Senile Slugging Case (Encore) (EP4954)

4/16/2026
Today's Mystery: Guthrie investigates a series of brutal muggings that have targeted elderly victims. Original Air Date: September 12, 1951 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Johnstone as Lt. Ben Guthrie and Barton Yarborough 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 208-991-4783Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. 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:00:30:59

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Richard Diamond: The Hatpin Murder Case (Encore) (EP4953)

4/15/2026
An Oklahoma rancher brings Diamond to solve the death of his brother. Rebroadcast Date: August 16, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond and Barton Yarborough 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 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook. 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:00:30:49

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Jeff Regan: The Lady with the Golden Hair (Encore) (EP4952)

4/14/2026
Today's Mystery: A rich make-up artist hires International to protect him from someone who’s trying to kill him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 31, 1948 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Jeff Regan and Barton Yarborough 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 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook. 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:00:35:38

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Christopher London: The Terrible Price of Sugar (Encore) (EP4951)

4/13/2026
Christopher London is hired by a sugar magnate to find out how one of his competitors is massively underselling him. However, London finds the case far more dangerous than he thought. Original Radio Broadcast: February 26, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Glenn Ford as Christopher London and Barton Yarborough 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 our friends on Facebook. 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:00:32:48

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Proudly We Hail: Follow that Man (EP4950s)

4/12/2026
Today's Mystery: A private detective is hired to located a woman's brother who is tied into underworld activity. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 29, 1950 Originating in New York Starring: Lee Tracy as Clint Flint, Miriam Wolfe, Bill Lipton, Joe DeSantis Support the show monthly at https://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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook. 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:00:34:14

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Counterspy: The Housing Racket (A0078)

4/11/2026
Today's Adventure: Counterspy is called in to investigate a shady home developer who has Original Radio Broadcast: May 23, 1948 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters 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:00:36:47

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Baldero Matter (EP4950)

4/10/2026
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to California to investigate a case of modern day pilots robbing a yacht at sea. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1959 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Gregg, Eleanor Audley, Vic Perrin, Howard McNear, Lawrence Dobkin, Will Wright, Carleton G. Young, Jack Edwards 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: Larry, Patreon supporter since July 2023 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 again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:30:30

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Dragnet: The Big Juvenile Division (EP4949)

4/9/2026
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday tries to stop a juvenile gang war. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Charles Smith, Eddie Firestone, H Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Blaine, Patreon supporter since January 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. 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:00:33:39

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Broadway's My Beat: The Macklin and John Howard Murder Case (EP4948)

4/8/2026
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when a wealthy man is found murdered through menthol alcohol while living in the Bowery. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 10, 1951 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Irene Tedrow, Lou Merrill, Leo Cleary, Steve Roberts Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shawn, Patreon supporter since June 2021 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 ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:37:14

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The Big Story: Three Gold Coins Spell Death (EP4947)

4/7/2026
Today's Mystery: A Tulsa, Oklahoma reporter investigates when a man is found murdered outside a small town. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 14, 1949 Originating in New York Starring Bob Readick as Nolan Bulloch, Abby Lewis, Grant Richards, Mandel Kramer, Bill Smith Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Todd, February 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow 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:00:32:07

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The Saint: Murder on the High Seas (EP4946)

4/6/2026
Today's Mystery: The Saint meets a fightened actress on a cruise ship who fears her for her life with good reason. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 18, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar, William Conrad, Betty Lou Gerson, Barney Philips, Frank Gerstle, Jeanne Bates Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bernie, Patreon supporter since June 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. 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:00:31:49