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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts

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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, Bulldog Drummond, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. Chameleon, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet. Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school ra ...
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The mind behind Basketballintelligence.net, Ray LeBov assesses the best in basketball writing using his four I's strategy: any stories selected must be intelligent, informative, insightful, and interesting. Now, he's applying the same logic to The Unrestricted Area, where guests from around the basketball world come to discuss the NBA and sports analysis as a whole.
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You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist is a podcast for seekers, dreamers, and questioners that intimately explores the human experience. Your host, Stephanie Winn, distills years of wisdom gained from her practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She invites guests from a broad variety of disciplines and many walks of life, including researchers, writers, artists, healers, advocates, inventive outliers, and creative geniuses. Together, they investigate, illuminate, and inspire trans ...
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Considering a journalists' job: "to find out what's true and to report it," former journalists Bob Herbert and guest, Eric Alterman ask what is the journalists' responsibility to the public, and why have so many journalists performed their jobs so poorly - particularly as it applies to the 2024 Presidential Election.…
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Today's Mystery: Johnny initially comes to New Orleans to investigate a hotel theft but becomes involved in finding out who’s making attempts on life of a retired Prohibition-era Racketeer Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 31-November 4, 1955 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Lillian Buyeff, Betty Lou Gerson, Barne…
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Private Detective Roger Boon is called in to find out why a wealthy woman’s poodle was painted green. Originated in Hollywood Starring: Adolphe Menjou, Verree Teasdale Original Air Date: July 28, 1941 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation t…
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Nora is out all night, breaks a mirror, and asks another man to marry her. Nick suspects she's been drugged. Things get even more serious when they find a corpse. Original Air Date: October 6, 1944 Originating in New YorkStarring David Gothard as Nick Charles, Claudia Morgan as Nora Charles Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetective…
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LaRell and Valerie Herbert are a married couple with a very unique story. During their time together, LaRell first believed he was a transgender woman and went through full sex trait modification before awakening to self-acceptance as a man. Join us as we explore their journey through somatic psychology and psychedelic integration. How did their re…
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A corpse disappears along with a necklace, Nick bought for Nora as an anniversary present, and its place is another corpse. Original Air Date: October 10, 1943 Originating in New YorkStarred: Les Damon as Nick Charles, Claudia Morgan as Nora Charles Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis…
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Nick Charles, a retired private detective, is drawn back to detection with the insistence of his wife, Nora, when a former client is suspected of several murders. Original Air Date: June 8, 1936 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Powell as Nick Charles; Myrna Loy as Nora Charles Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.ne…
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Todays Mystery:The big clue to who left a woman's body in a churchyard is a key found near her body. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shannon,…
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Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to New Jersey to investigate an allegation by an insured's daughter that her father, a famous chemist, was pressured into changing his beneficiary to his research partner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 17, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Howar…
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Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon investigates the murder of a wealthy abusive husband. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1941 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Loren, Patreon…
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Today's Mystery:Danny suspects a prize fight involving a promising young boxer is going to be fixed. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1949 Originating in New York CityStarring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Gilbert Mack; Jean Carson; Julie Stevens; William Quinn; James Goss; Peter Capell; Paul Luther; Ted Jewett Support the show …
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Today's Mystery:The District Attorney is poisoned with a cocktail before a banquet honoring a crusading reporter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 23, 1945 Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection. Originating in New YorkStarring:…
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In this episode, I dive into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Camilo Ortiz about a groundbreaking concept he coined as "independence therapy." Dr. Ortiz shares insights on how giving kids age-appropriate responsibilities and freedoms can help them overcome anxiety. We discuss the evolution of this idea from classic exposure therapy to empowering…
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Today's Mystery:The girlfriend of a man in the numbers racket hires The Falcon to get her boyfriend sent to prison so she can get away from him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 4, 1951 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Jan Miner; Larry Haines; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreo…
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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Baltimore to investigate a credible report of an allegedly dead man, whose insurance policy was paid out, being seen alive in Denver. Original Release Date: September 7, 2014 Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 17-21, 1955 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Bates; D. J. Thomps…
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Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for two men who robbed and beat an elderly cafe owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter…
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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Palm Springs to investigate the theft of a $75,000 necklace owned by the wife of a wealthy wildcat oilman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Barbara Eiler; Paula Winslowe; Forrest Lewis; Frank Nelson; Sam Edwards; Austin Green; Shepard Menken…
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Today's Mystery:While on vacation, Mr. Chameleon is called on to investigate a murder and the theft of a $100,000 diamond brooch at a resort. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of th…
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Today's Mystery:A woman visiting New York from Indiana for her anniversary reports her husband missing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 1949 Originating in New York City Starring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Tom Hoyer; Charlotte Holland; Frank Butler; Jean Carson; Maurice Godfield Support the show monthly at https://patreon.gre…
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Mike Shearer (@bballispoetry) and Ray LeBov (@raylebov) are delighted to chat with Atlanta Hawks’ broadcaster Bob Rathbun. We discuss load management, the burden of travel, why broadcasters knew something had changed with the officiating before anyone else, the state of the Hawks, the excitement around the #1 pick, and much more! Check out the dail…
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Today's Mystery: While Drummond and Denny are dining at a restaurant, Denny's hat and umbrella disappear. Then Denny is arrested for murder based on the hat and umbrella being found at the murder scene. Original Radio Broadcast Date:April 16, 1945 Originating in New York:Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the …
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I sit down with three remarkable gentlemen to discuss the complexities of black fatherhood in America. Speaking from their hearts, Adam, Mike and Jeremiah share how it has shaped their characters to embrace the responsibilities, challenges, and blessings of fatherhood. They critically examine societal norms, narratives, and myths that keep black fa…
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Today's Mystery:Mike is hired by a gambler who is suspsected of murdering a man who owed him a large debt. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 25, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ann WilliamsArticle on the history of laws on margarine Support the show monthly at htt…
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Original Release Date: August 31, 2014 Today's Mystery:Johnny investigates the sinking of a boat with a $500,000 insurance policy and a captain who tries to stop him from getting to the truth. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 10-14, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peter Leeds; Barney Phi…
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Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero are summoned to a local high school where there have been a series of knifings of female students. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.ne…
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Today's Mystery:Johnny investigates the theft of a first draft of the Gettysburg Address from a private museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, which is owned by a wealthy, blind woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Marvin Miller; Bert Holland; Virginia G…
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Today's Mystery:A snobbish "gentleman" movie star is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date:August 17, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Gr…
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Today's Mystery: Steve is called to Saigon when a reporter tried to blackmail him into carrying a suitcase containing a bomb. Original Radio Broadcast Date:July 8, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jack Moyles, Jan Arvann, Hal Girard, Ted de Corsia Support the show monthly at h…
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Today's Mystery: Denny spots a woman in a Crinoline dress hanging from the flagpole of an office building. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 19, 1945 Originating in New York:Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kerry, Patreo…
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I sit down with Maia Poet, a 24-year-old Israeli-American writer, researcher, and public speaker with an extraordinary story. Maia began identifying as transgender at the tender age of 12 and recently desisted from this identity after living as a man in the Middle East for several years. What led her to this profound change? How did her experiences…
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Today's Mystery: A man calls The Falcon to find out who betrayed him. The Falcon arrives to find him dead with a suicide note written. However, Sergeant Corbett suspects murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 18, 1951 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patre…
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Today's Mystery:A man impersonating a police officer is robbing and assaulting couples in parked cars. Joe Friday and Ben Romero have to catch him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb Butterfield Blog post about…
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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Boston to investigate a burglary at the largest jewelry firm in Boston, which led to the shooting of a police officer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Dehner; Peter Leeds; Vic Perrin; James McCallion; Stacy Harris; Virginia Gregg; …
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Today's Mystery:The wife of a store buyer is murdered. But is it really her? Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Weber as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon Supporter since December 2022 Support the sho…
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Ray LeBov and Mike Shearer chat with James Herbert of CBS Sports. We primarily cover James’ piece discussing whether or not the NBA’s regular-season alterations, like the IST and officiating changes, had an impact on the wave of injuries afflicting the playoffs. We also leave plenty of room for Finals coverage, including how the Mavericks can claw …
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Today's Mystery:Steve travels to Montreal to investigate the supposed death of notorious racketeer Anthony Targu and the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Franklin Dorberg, a well-known plastic surgeon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 1, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner;…
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Today's Mystery: A mysterious man with amnesia asks Captain Drummond to meet him on a subway, alleges someone's try to kill him and is then murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 12, 1943 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny, Jackson Beck Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatde…
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Many cultural critics have expressed a mounting concern about prevalent attitudes that promote fragile mentalities, potentially crippling a generation and leaving them underprepared for the demands of adult life. Today’s roundtable panel brings together experts in mental health, social work, and social-emotional learning to discuss these concerns. …
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Today's Mystery: The Falcon is hired by the girlfriend of a member of a criminal syndicate who'd been extorted to doublecross his boss and then murdered right in front of her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 11, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Ralph Bell; Bill Zuckert Support …
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Today's Mystery:While the police are trying to apprehend a fugitive, a police officer is murdered. Joe Friday and Ben Romero set out to bring the fugitive to justice. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1950Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support …
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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to a Lake Mojave resort to investigate the suspicious death of a fishing guide. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 3, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Barney Phillips; Shirley Mitchell; Stacy Harris; Carleton Young; Forrest Lewis; Frank Nelson; John Dehner When ma…
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Mike Shearer(@bballispoetry) and Ray LeBov (@raylebov) are once again delighted to chat with the legendary analytics pioneer Dean Oliver (@DeanO_Lytics). We cover some anecdotes and insights from his forthcoming book (Basketball Beyond Paper, now available for preorder on Amazon!), including a story about Shane Battier and the Observer Effect. We a…
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Today's Mystery: A man is murdered after his father-in-law receives photos of him in the park with another woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 3, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Weber as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Luce, Patreon Supporter S…
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Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov speak with Kerry Eggers about Bill Walton. Eggers spoke with more than a dozen of Waltons’ closest associates to paint a complete picture of the player and the man. He wrote a compelling piece that warranted further discussion. We also spend some time discussing why Wilt Chamberlain should be the GOAT, for some reason. It…
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Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Syria to intercept and capture an America traitor and Communist propagandist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 24, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jan Arvan, Vivi Janus, Paul Frees, Paul Dubov Support the show monthly at https://patreon.great…
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Today's Mystery: Captain Drummond investigates the murder of a watchman on a ship who used to be his gardener. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1942 Originating in New York:Starring: Santos Ortega as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Chuck,…
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Ray LeBov and Mike Shearer break down some of the 2024 playoffs’ biggest surprises and standouts. They discuss the new wave of superstars, coaching improvements, the officiating, injury resilience, and so much more. Check out the daily newsletter at www.basketballintelligence.net for all the best NBA stories hand-curated from around the web!…
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Sidewalk Steve earned this nickname from boldly positioning himself on the streets of New Hampshire to discuss what’s wrong with pediatric sex trait modification with hundreds of passers-by. How has an introvert like Steve worked up the courage to speak in public about the most controversial issue of our time, despite fear of cancel culture and eve…
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Today's Mystery:A man is persuaded by a beautiful neighbor to invest in a company. He turns to The Falcon when he has trouble getting his money back. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 4, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patre…
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Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a driver who committed a hit-and-run. Original Radio Broadcast Date:April 20, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shawn, Pat…
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