The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Chart trend

Position in the Performing Arts chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#5#9JunJulAugSep

all-time peak

651

days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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Counterspy: Vicious Visitor (A0122)

#47 trending · Arts

Today's Adventure: After violent bank robber Rocky Gaines escapes from federal prison, David Harding and Harry Peters join the manhunt as the wounded fugitive heads into

Sep 12
33 min

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lost by a Hair Matter (EP5060)

#17 trending · Performing Arts

Today's Mystery: Original Radio Broadcast Date: Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydol

Sep 11
24 min

Dragnet: The Big Whiff (EP5059)

#31 trending · Performing Arts

Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate the death of an unidentified woman found in a vacant lot, apparently the victim of chloroform poisoning. W

Sep 10
31 min

Broadway's My Beat: The Joey Croft Murder Case (EP5058)

Today’s Mystery: Danny Clover investigates the murder of Joey Croft, a Coney Island carnival operator found stabbed and buried in the sand. Suspicion falls on Fred Moore,

Sep 9
34 min

The Big Story: The Biggest Catch (EP5057)

Today's Mystery: Young journalism student Don Morrissey is determined to prove he has what it takes to become a full-time reporter for his hometown newspaper in quiet Elk

Sep 8
34 min

The Saint: Miss Godby's School for Girls (EP5056)

Today's Mystery: The Saint becomes involved when a blackmailer calls him to give a father a demand for ransom. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 5, 1950. Originat

Sep 7
34 min

Twice Told Tale: Dangerous Assignment: Guided Missile Plans and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Picture Postcard Matter (EP5055s)

Dangerous Assignment — “Guided Missile Plans” Steve Mitchell is sent to Dublin to recover stolen microfilm containing plans for a new American guided missile. His pursuit

Sep 6
1 h 40 min

Counterspy: Visiting Vultures (A0120)

Today's Adventure: David Harding and Harry Peters investigate a multimillion-dollar bootleg liquor operation that is using discarded corn-syrup cans to smuggle illegal al

Sep 5
34 min

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Chain of Death Matter (EP5055)

Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar is summoned by his eccentric old acquaintance Alvin Peabody Cartwright, who has received a chain letter promising good fortune if he contin

Sep 4
24 min

Dragnet: The Big Fourth (EP5054)

Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate a disturbing series of infant abductions in which babies disappear from the same general neighborhood, onl

Sep 3
36 min

Broadway's My Beat: The Lila Hunter Murder Case (EP5053)

Today's Mystery: Danny Clover investigates the death of Lila Hunter, whose body is pulled from the river while police are searching for her as the prime suspect in anothe

Sep 2
31 min

The Big Story: Hot Lead Catches a Cold Blooded Killer (EP5052)

Today's Mystery: Miami Herald reporter William Adams joins the investigation after a well-dressed stranger is found shot to death beneath a bridge in the Everglades. With

Sep 1
33 min

The Saint: The Return of Harry Morgan (EP5051)

Today's Mystery: Simon Templar agrees to help Wendy Brown, who fears the return of Harry Morgan, a notorious criminal she double-crossed before he fled the country. When

Aug 31
35 min

Dragnet: The Big Badge (Peggy Webber Special) (EP5050s)

Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero hunt for the “Badge Bandit,” a violent criminal who poses as a police officer to rob and assault his victim

Aug 30
37 min

Counterspy: The Postal Pirates, Part Two (A0118)

Today's Adventure: David Harding and Harry Peters move to break up a widespread parcel-post theft ring, but their raid on the gang’s New York warehouse uncovers two death

Aug 29
33 min

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Bolt out of the Blue Matter (EP5050)

Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar travels to the Massachusetts coast after the niece of retired sea captain Amos Weatherby reports a threat against her uncle’s life. She bel

Aug 28
24 min

Dragnet: The Big Shakedown (EP5049)

Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate a bookmaker’s claim that a police officer has been demanding weekly payments in exchange for a

Aug 27
33 min

Broadway's My Beat: The Harry Moore Murder Case (EP5048)

Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of successful construction contractor Harry Moore, a man with no apparent enemies whose recent behavior ha

Aug 26
34 min

The Big Story: Reporter Risks Life to Avenge a Friend's Murder (EP5047)

Today's Mystery: When a Butte service-station attendant disappears under mysterious circumstances, his lifelong friend, Helena Independent Record reporter Alan Copperthwa

Aug 25
44 min

The Saint: It's Snow Use (EP5046)

Today’s Mystery: Simon Templar travels to a winter resort after being summoned by Peggy, a lively woman whose unusual request for protection involves asking the Saint to

Aug 24
34 min

Chart positions

Where The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 13, 2026).

#34 ▲ 5 Arts US

#6 ▲ 1 Performing Arts US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

If you like all-time radio, if you like the great detectives, look no further! I've been hunting around for various podcasts, and certainly there are others that present some of the wonderful shows of the Golden Age of radio, but there is nothing that compares to Adam Graham's wonderful commentaries. Adam presents more information about the shows about the golden age of radio, about history of all of these, and it is such an amazing feature to add to listening and enjoyment of these wonderful stories. Now listening to just the shows is no longer an acceptable way to hear them. Without Adam's commentaries I feel like I'm missing a huge part. Thank you so much Adam for all that you bring to your listeners!

breathejoy · Jan 2025

I've learned a few things from this podcast such as: - What Monsieur Spade was up to before he moved to France - That Casey Crime Photographer is not actually part of CSI but is instead a journalist - "Broadway is my Beat" is not a kicky, light comedy about a member of the chorus uncovering shenanigans in the theater community. Instead it is about an NYPD homicide detective working from "Times Square to Columbus Circle — the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the world" Now the only mystery that remains is: How did Mr Chameleon get so many episodes? Seriously, this is an entertaining and informative podcast.

StantonKitty · Aug 2024

I’ve been a huge fan of old-time radio since I was in elementary school and would check out LPs of old Sherlock Holmes and The Shadow radio shows. I’ve been listening to old Time radio collections since they first started popping up on the Internet and tried every old radio show podcast there is. This is the best of them all. Host Adam not only presents the most popular shows but manages to find whole series of programs I never knew about. Adam is a great host and the contextual information he presents is always super interesting. My favorite shows are Richard Diamond, Sherlock Holmes, and The Saint with Vincent Price. Keep up the great work Adam! I’ve enjoyed your recent episodes where you have other relevant pod-cast co-host/crossovers as well.

Abbeyrd28 · May 2024

Adam refers to himself a host, but I think of him more as a highly qualified volunteer docent leading a tour in a museum. He applies his knowledge to provide insightful context, and his passion for old time radio is as palpable as it is infectious. Like a good docent, Adam curates the best and points out things I never would have noticed. It is so great that he’s keeping these shows alive and sharing his hobby. My all time favorite is Pat Novak. I really wish more episodes had survived. The evolution (or change perhaps?) of Jack Webb is puzzling to me. Cynical to uncritical. The police as flawed and bumbling to the police as infallible. I’ll write to Adam one day and ask him about this. In the meantime, keep up the good work and Illegitimi non Carborundum (don’t let the trolls get you down).

Donalddragon · Mar 2024

The episodes are good, however Adam’s (the host) over the top, cartoon voice is so annoying, he makes it difficult to tune in. Every time I listen, I have to skip his intros... and when he interrupts an episode, I have to stop to skip his babble. It’s a shame. He ruins a potentially great podcast.

6.5 · Feb 2025

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