
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 | 6 years ago |
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Original Release Date: January 12, 2022
With Ken Thurston out of action, Joe Kendall has to go to Algiers to find out who was behind a plane crash that killed a British statesman about to announce a vital loan decision that could determine the stabi... more
Original Release Date: January 5, 2022
The Man Called X pursues two men who have access to America's plans to respond to a Soviet invasion of Western Europe.
Original Air Date: June 29, 1951
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Original Release Date: December 22, 2021
The Man Called X crashes a plane in the Middle East and meets a mysterious young girl who’s decided she no longer wants to live in the world.
Original Air Date: December 23, 1950
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Original Release Date: December 15, 2021
The Man Called X goes to Vienna to investigate the death of a newspaper reporter and a feud between his two children...one of whom is connected to the Communist Party.
Original Air Date: June 22, 1951
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Globe-trotting espionage tales anchored by a charismatic lead and his wily sidekick dominate the catalog, with episodes spanning continents and Cold War-era intrigue. Listeners are treated to brisk plots, clever banter, and a steady rhythm of cliffhangers, chase sequences, and geopolitical backdrops that blend action with political commentary and period advertising. The show's appeal likely rests on nostalgic storytelling, international settings, and the dynamic between a polished American agent and a roguish, scheming ally, making it attractive to fans of mid-20th century pulp espionage, radio drama aficionados, and listeners who enjoy history-infused thrillers. Notably, the host serves as a steady guide through this world, often framing e... more
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