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Box 13| Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Alan Ladd Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham
Box 13
Dan Holiday
Alan Ladd
Murder
Insurance Fraud
Crime
Blackmail
Radio Drama
Adventure
Agatha Marsh
Old Time Radio
Las Maros
Lieutenant Kling
Suspense
The Great Torino
Art
Star Times
Fair Oaks
Mystery Writing
Michael O'brien

Join host Adam Graham on two seperate journeys through Box 13, the series starring Alan Ladd as reprorter turned Mystery Writer Dan Holiday. Holiday's adventures begin as a result of a newspaper ad that reads, "Adventure wanted. Will go anywhere, will do anything." This podcast features every episode of Box 13 twice. First, originally podcast from 2009-2010 and then ten years later. Find out how o... more

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Original Release Date: June 22, 2020

A restaurant owner turns to Dan when his business is being wrecked after he refused to sublet it.

Original Air Date: 1948

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Original Release Date: June 15, 2020

Dan gets a mysterious invitation to a dinner party and wins a bean counting contest and an ugly lamp that somebody wants badly.

Original Air Date: 1948

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Original Release Date: June 8, 2020

A woman says she needs Dan to find her missing brother, but a private detective following them says she’s lying.

Original Air Date: 1948

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Original Release Date: June 1, 2020

Dan goes to Louisiana when a young woman asks him to help a young man who's dying as a result of witchcraft.

Original Air Date: Sometime in 1948

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Martin Wilson
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Episode: Box 13: Last Will and Nursery Rhyme (EP3123)
Jack Webb
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Hollywood, early radio/film work
Episode: Box 13: The Better Man (EP3087)
Johnny Moran
A young boy whose father is accused of jewelry theft
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Episode: Box 13: Extra! Extra! (EP2991)
William Trevor
A fellow writer who Dan Holiday meets on the bus
Episode: Box 13: Find Me, Find Death (EP0176)
Michael Davis
A troubled artist whose work is mysteriously altered overnight.
Episode: Box 13: The Haunted Artist (EP0081)
Betty Harper
Fiancée of Michael Davis, concerned about his well-being.
Episode: Box 13: The Haunted Artist (EP0081)
Luigi Antonetti
A deceased artist whose technique influences Michael's work.
Episode: Box 13: The Haunted Artist (EP0081)
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Adam Graham
Host and producer known for curating and presenting archival mystery dramas with narrative framing and historical context.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1012345678956
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great

    I love this podcast, they are suspenseful and have enough action, and Allen Ladd Is a great actor. My only complaint is the host talks too much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil Alice
    United States5 years ago
  • Thanks Adam

    Thanks for putting together a great group of shows in one place with prospective

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas O71
    United States5 years ago
  • Thanks box 13

    From two generations thank from me and my mom thanks I was not even born were this ended but still we find love

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artillerist
    Canada6 years ago
  • Great shows

    I really like the backgrounds and histories that Adam provides. I actually heard a few of these shows when in college in the 1960’s, driving across the 2 lane roads before the interstate highways were built.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel in Ohio
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners occasionally note the host tends to ramble, but still enjoy the retro storytelling.
Many fans appreciate the nostalgia and Alan Ladd's iconic voice and performances.
Fans praise the show's deep dive into classic mysteries and the host's archival insight.
Listeners value the steady, twist-filled plotting and sound design that evoke mid-century radio.

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Box 13: Three to Die (EP0111)
Q: What if that pressure failed?
Holiday expresses a growing concern about the dangers of the tunnel construction, especially with the sabotages being reported.
Box 13: The Haunted Artist (EP0081)
Q: What happened the night Arthur Denning died?
Michael Davis inadvertently sent his friend Arthur across a broken bridge, resulting in Arthur's death, which caused Michael deep psychological guilt.
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What is Box 13 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners can expect a steady stream of classic mystery drama centered on a hardboiled sleuth, Dan Holiday, who explores clever capers, conspiracies, and moral quandaries in mid-20th century radio. Episodes blend noir mood, voice-driven storytelling, and era-specific production, with a vocal emphasis on character interactions, intricate plots, and clever wordplay. The host often adds archival context and commentary, enriching appreciation for the era while inviting listener feedback. The show stands out for reviving a beloved detective series, highlighting Alan Ladd's iconic portrayal and the tight, twist-filled storytelling that defined Box 13, while also shedding light on production history and cross-episode evolution across decades.

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Box 13 launched 16 years ago and published 105 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Jack Webb
3. Johnny Moran
4. William Trevor
5. Michael Davis
6. Betty Harper
7. Luigi Antonetti
8. Sherrice Rose

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