
Before there was James Bond, I Spy, or Danger Man, there was The Man Called X. The Man Called X began during the latter part of World War II as the founding of the O.S.S. sparked public interest in espionage, spies, and secret missions. The series outlasted the war and starred Herbert Marshall as the Man Called X (aka Ken Thurston) traveling the world to troubleshoot threats to peace, the security... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Original Release Date: July 7, 2021
Ken goes to Japan to stop a Communist plot to introduce a new group of Kamikaze terrorists.
Original Air Date: January 20, 1951
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Original Release Date: June 30, 2021
Ken goes to Cuba to find the source of a sabotage guide.
Original Air Date: January 13, 1951
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Original Release Date: June 23, 2021
The Man Called X goes to Uruguay in search of the engraving plates developed by the Nazis that make the most perfect counterfeit money.
Original Air Date: January 6, 1951
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Original Release Date: June 16, 2021
The Man Called X travels to the Belgian Congo to stop an uprising that threatens a Uranium mining operation.
Original Air Date: December 30, 1950
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A show that revisits classic espionage radio through a modern curator guides listeners through episodes featuring a globe-trotting operative and his witty conman ally. The discussions center on Cold War-era intrigue, international intrigue, and moral ambiguity, with a consistent thread of fast-paced plots, exotic locations, and covert operations. A notable angle is the host's narration and context-setting, which helps modern audiences appreciate era-specific production values, guest characters, and the evolution of covert storytelling across multiple episodes. This format likely appeals to fans of vintage radio, history buffs, and listeners who enjoy high-stakes espionage storylines with a dramatic flair.
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