
Enjoy all 43 action-packed adventures of International troubleshooter Frank Race. The former OSS operative turned freelance troubleshooter traveled the world righting wrongs and solving mysteries. Tom Collins and later Paul Dubov star. Adam Graham is your host, and provides commentary as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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Original Release Date: August 6, 2012
Frank runs rescues a beautiful woman in Instanbul and finds she needs more than a one time rescue-she needs his help to stop the deadly deeds of black marketers.
Original Air Date: March 19, 1949
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Original Release Date: July 30, 2012
Mark brings a fellow cabbie who is suspected of murdering his wife to Race.
Original Air Date: March 12, 1949
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Original Release Date: July 23, 2012
Frank is brought in when a freight company belonging to a wealthy family has an undo disappearance.
Audition Date: February 1949
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Original Release Date: May 14, 2013
Race goes to Florida to protect a woman whose husband is concerned about her and ends helping an old circus chum.
Original Air Date: December 24, 1949
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This show features classic mystery narratives centered on an international troubleshooter with OSS roots who solves high-stakes cases around the globe. Episodes blend espionage-adjacent intrigue, noir-era dialogue, and frenetic investigations—from postwar London and San Francisco to Cairo and Macau—often involving deception, blackmail, and high-profile victims. Expect brisk pacing, globe-trotting plots, and a charismatic lead paired with a steady sidekick, with commentary and context provided by the host from a long-running vintage radio detective series. A standout byproduct is the consistent emphasis on puzzle-driven mysteries wrapped in wartime nostalgia and international flair, making it appealing to fans of vintage thrillers and serial... more
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