Night Beat Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Adam Graham Radio Detective PodcastsChicago Star Reporter Randy Stone walks the Night Beat, searching for stories for his column and finding heartache and mystery along the way in this classic and well-written 1950-52 mystery drama series. Adam Graham is your host and guide to every circulating episode of Night Beat.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPerforming Arts | |||
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Original Release Date: January 22, 2017
A brilliant carnival performer can answer any question…except for one. The question of what he was doing on the fifteenth drives him to the point of suicide and Randy has to find out why.
Original Air Date: M... more
Original Release Date: January 15, 2017
Randy tries to prevent a Tong War in Chinatown.
Original Air Date: April 17, 1950
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Original Release Date: January 8, 2017
Randy encounters a woman about to commit suicide after receiving a sinister note and harassing phone calls with the same message, “I know your secret.”
Original Air Date: April 10, 1950
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Original Release Date: January 1, 2017
Randy searches for the lost husband of a dying woman.
Original Air Date: March 27, 1950
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Really cool idea. These old radio shows had so much depth and character. It's like listening to an audio book. Great work with the intros. I would definitely recommend this podcast.
Podcast Addict54 months agolechuza007- Love your intros
Lots of OTR available. I love the backstories that you share. It sets you apart. Entertainment with history. Keep it up and thanks for your show!
Apple Podcasts5J Clam
United Statesa year ago - Randy sounds different
Why does Randy sound so distant and different later on?
Apple Podcasts3Rob900512United States4 years ago - The Host Talks Too Much
Love the show but not the host’s lengthy comments at beginning and end.
Apple Podcasts2ZeeghaUnited States4 years ago
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A vintage crime-mentored radio drama with a Chicago-based reporter as the central figure, blending mystery, suspense, and human-interest stories. Episodes skew toward noir-tinged investigations, memory and guilt, cultural tensions, and holiday loneliness, all delivered with atmospheric voice acting and serialized storytelling. The format regularly features a seasoned host guiding listeners through classic episodes, with a strong emphasis on mood, narrative twists, and character-driven outcomes. Overall, it should appeal to fans of old-time radio, mid-century noir, and narrative-driven mystery, plus those who enjoy behind-the-scenes context and host-driven framing.
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