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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
Dragnet
The Saint
Los Angeles
New York City
Counterspy
Pepsi-Cola
Vincent Price
New York
Broadway's My Beat
Johnny Dollar
Los Angeles Police Department
Broadway
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
The Big Story
Philip Marlowe
Danny Clover
Chicago
Los Angeles, United States
Lily Nelson
Paris

Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Charlie Chan, Broadway's My Beat, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet.Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep... more

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Latest Episodes

Today's Mystery: When wealthy businessman Elmer Loomis vanishes without a trace, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to New Jersey to find out what happened. With no clear leads and a wife who seems anything but heartbroken, Johnny begins to... more

Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate the death of a 52-year-old music teacher whose body is discovered in an abandoned freight car, cradled in the arms of a young man who refuses to explain what happened. When t... more

Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the stabbing of Mary Trevor, a young woman found dying on a crowded Times Square subway platform. With few reliable witnesses, Clover follows a trail leading to Mary’s estranged father, a wealthy s... more

Today's Mystery: A redheaded woman is found shot dead in a black sedan on the outskirts of Las Vegas. Reporter Johnny Kalen soon finds himself investigating a second killing, a missing man named Scott Whitty, and a tangled web of relationships that m... more

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Recent Guests

Marvin Hickerson
Private eye central to the plot
Character in the story
Episode: The Saint: Marvin Hickerson, Private Eye (EP5071)
Alice Parks
Engaged to Marvin, involved in the scheme
Character in the story
Episode: The Saint: Marvin Hickerson, Private Eye (EP5071)
Joan Leslie
Guest star in the Guest Star program segment
Culver Productions
Episode: Old Time Radio Snack Wagon Smorgasboard #3 (EP5070e)
Otto Srebling
Old associate of the diplomat, invited guest
Unnamed country's espionage network
Episode: Counterspy: The Genuine Counterfeit (A0126)
François Dubusson
French suspect/antagonist involved in the Olney diamonds plot
Unknown criminal network
Episode: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Night in Paris Matter (EP5065)
Grace Tilford
The widow who hires Johnny Dollar for the case
Tilford family
Episode: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lost by a Hair Matter (EP5060)
Vincent Price
Actor delivering The Saint narration and dialogue
Saint adaptation
Episode: The Saint: It's Snow Use (EP5046)
Red Barrett
Friend of Avery Nicolette, Lake Mojave Resort regular
Lake Mojave Resort
Episode: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Will and the Way Matter (EP5045)
Whitfield Connor
Actor who played Fred Mayo
Radio Drama Cast
Episode: Broadway's My Beat: The Alice Mayo Murder Case (EP5043)

Host

Adam Graham
Host of this long-running Old Time Radio detective and mystery series; provides commentary and context after episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Wouldn’t Miss It

    Took me awhile to adapt my listening to the host’s unique voice, but now I always appreciate the extensive background he presents for each episode. I like most of the old time shows I get to listen to here with just a couple of exceptions, but that’s my personal taste and has with nothing to do with the host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sheralooma
    United States2 months ago
  • Why the ai cover 😭

    Dude please don’t do the ai cover anymore it’s covert obvious and annoys me a lot just be human

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Opinionated_potato
    Canada3 months ago
  • Great content not a great host

    While I enjoy the content of this podcast I spend more time using the fast forward button to avoid the “host” (tormentor would be a better word.) seems to consider himself an expert on old time radio shows and while some of the information he shares is interesting. His voice is so annoying I literally start cringing every time he starts speaking and I quickly fast forward to avoid the long winded commentary at the beginning and end of each podcast so all in all I would give a five star rating fo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JC in KY🐎
    United States3 months ago
  • I’m a Fan, mostly

    I really enjoy Dragnet, Johnny Dollar, Broadway is My Beat, and, sometimes,The Big Story. Unfortunately, the sound quality of The Saint and Counterspy is so poor they are unlistenable in my car for my morning commute. They are muffled with almost no presence, like the sound is being filtered through a pillow. My humble suggestion: use an equalizer to cut the 400 Hz band by 6 db and boost a frequency of around 2 kHz by 3 to 6 db so the dialog can be understood. My high frequency hearing is excell... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Blableblublablabla
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show but grating voice

    I thank you for putting the show together. I know you can’t help it, but your voice is highly irritating. Couple that with the long winded unnecessary analysis and I am fast forwarding through most of your show. Nonetheless, I think you’re a great person for pod casting this collection. I wish you would limit you you’re talking. The Bethenny Frankel ad is also extremely annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    FairTread
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the breadth of shows covered and the quality of archival restoration.
Patrons appreciate sponsor integration and extended commentary for deeper understanding.
Listeners note strong historical context and detailed episode notes are a big plus.
Some critics cite the host's voice or style as polarizing, though the content is valued.
Overall reception recognizes the show as a key resource for Old Time Radio enthusiasts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#7
United States/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#46
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#7
Canada/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#17
United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#26
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#170
United Kingdom/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Big Story: Puritan Morality and Violent Death (EP4987)
Q: What makes this case stand out compared to other big stories?
It blends a real-life sensational murder with a measured investigative narrative, using theatrical devices like the Lizzie Borden motif to explore how appearances can mask violent undercurrents.
The Saint: The Miracle Tea Party (EP4926)
Q: How did you approach The Miracle Tea Party in this episode?
Charteris explains the setup around Fernack's investigation and the tea-based scheme, highlighting the blend of clever criminality with lighthearted bravado that characterized the Saint's early adventures.
The Saint: The Miracle Tea Party (EP4926)
Q: Mr. Charteris, tell us how you see the Saints' character.
Charteris describes the Saint as having a sense of humor, not taking himself too seriously, motivated by idealistic impulses to confront villains, and enjoying the act of jumping into danger on behalf of others.
Broadway's My Beat: The Lily Nelson Murder Case (EP4923)
Q: You're telling me she was murdered, Doctor?
Merely that she did not commit suicide.
Broadway's My Beat: The Lily Nelson Murder Case (EP4923)
Q: You think the chauffer was the only man who saw Lily cry?
I saw her cry, too, before she died.

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Recent guests on The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio include:

1. Marvin Hickerson
2. Alice Parks
3. Joan Leslie
4. Otto Srebling
5. François Dubusson
6. Grace Tilford
7. Vincent Price
8. Red Barrett

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