Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)
Mean Streets PodcastsPresenting the best detectives from the Golden Age of Radio. Each week, we'll bring you an episode starring one of Old Time Radio's greatest detectives and the story behind the show. Join us for adventures of Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade, Johnny Dollar, and many more.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 921 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsTV & Film | |||
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Our series of radio detectives played by multiple actors takes us today to Baker Street and four men who donned the deerstalker cap of Sherlock Holmes. First, Basil Rathbone is the great detective in "The Tankerville Club" (originally aired on Mutual... more
This week, we collect ten a day and expenses with the Lyon's Eye(s) and the three actors who played Jeff Regan, Investigator. The gumshoe was first played by Jack Webb in a style not dissimilar from Pat Novak For Hire and he was succeeded in the role... more
In this bonus episode, we salute the late Peggy Webber, who passed away on August 15th at the age of 100. One of the radio era's most versatile performers, she wrote, directed, and acted in thousands of episodes. She sometimes played multiple parts i... more
Note: Some dental surgery prevented recording a new episode, so enjoy this encore from 2025 featuring several different actors starring as Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe!
Many actors have brought Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe to life. Humphr... more
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- Best curated OTR podcast
There are several great OTR podcast editors, but this is one of the best. The idea of creating batches of podcasts based on a character actor or theme is unique.
Apple Podcasts5Transplanted to the Pacific NW
United States2 months ago - Dwight Hauser is My Father in Law - so stoked to hear his work with esteemed colleagues
Wow ! Although there is a multi-generational age difference between my partner/soulmate, movie / tv icon Wings Hauser and I - we were brought together by working in movies and our love for classic movies & radio . We felt that my father & mother -in-law - “Dwight Hauser” & his beloved Geraldine - brought us together from the spirit world. Wings called them my “parents in love “ (instead of “in laws”). SO many amazing spiritual experiences seem to be proving that out! Including the fact that I ha... more
Apple Podcasts5Cali Lili Indies ™pwMiM™ feMt0United States4 months ago - Terrific
I’ve enjoyed old time radio shows since my grandpa told me about then years ago. I’m so glad they are preserved and available now as podcasts.
Your show is terrific. Thank you for all your hard work!
Apple Podcasts5TealCoffeeMugUnited States5 months ago - Best OTR Podcast
Hands down my favorite classic radio podcast. I never miss an episode.
Apple Podcasts5Sense Amid MadnessUnited States9 months ago - Fantastic!
Love this tanks!
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What is Down These Mean Streets about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtfully curated audio library focused on detective fiction from the Golden Age of radio. Episodes spotlight iconic investigators like Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade, and Johnny Dollar, often featuring crossovers, meta-commentary, and multi-story formats that highlight voice acting, era advertising, and historical context. Listeners can expect dense plotting, period-specific atmospheres, and thoughtful host narration that frames the detective episodes with background context and production notes, making classic radio accessible and engaging for both newcomers and longtime fans. A notable strength is the mix of standalone mysteries, crossovers, and actor-focused retrospectives, which offers variety while preserving a cohesive detective-heri... more
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Down These Mean Streets launched 13 years ago and published 921 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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Recent guests on Down These Mean Streets include:
1. Peggy Webber
2. Bruce Wayne
3. Tom Conway
4. Sydney Greenstreet
5. Orson Welles
6. Francine Kane
7. Vincent Price
8. Richard Kollmar
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