The Rare Detectives of Old Time Radio
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAre you ready for some rare detective programs? You may have heard of the Saint, but what about the Judge or Crime Correspondent? You may have heard of Rocky Jordan, but what about the Cases of Mr. Ace? This podcast contains a mix of programs that never made it past the audition and shows that aired for a while, but only an episode or two survived the ravages of time. So sit back, relax, and meet some detectives you never heard of before in long-forgotten tales of mystery, guided by your host Adam Graham. Note: These were originally presented as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast feed.
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Episodes
Crime Fighters: A New England Detective
August 05, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBToday's Mystery:A New England detective is also a parole officer for a young man who was convicted of theft. Does the ex-convict really want to go straight and will he actually be allowed to? Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 9, 1950 Originated in New York Starred: Raymond Edward Johsnon, Alan Stevenson, Ian Martin, Abby Lewis, and Rock Rogers Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a d...
Michael Piper, Detective: The Erie Basin Murder
February 07, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 19.6 MBToday's Mystery: A stabbing follows a contentious auction. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 6, 1942 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetecti...
Meet Miss Sherlock: Wilmer and the Widow
January 31, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 21.9 MBToday's Mystery: Jane gets a client for Peter Blossom, a beautiful widow who's accused of murdering her wealthy husband. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 12, 1946 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Faceb...
Meet Miss Sherlock: Case of the Deadman's Chest
January 24, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 21.9 MBToday' s Mystery:A buyer for a department store acquires a chest and everyone wants it. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 1946 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Fol...
Sara's Private Caper: Sara's 'Sonnets of Fu Yen' Caper
December 13, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 21 MBToday's Mystery: A police stenographer decides to investigate an incomplete report on a stolen rare book. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on I...
EP3850: This is O'Shea: Hong Kong
August 23, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBBrandon O'Shea witnesses the kidnapping of a refugee from Shanghai at the Hong Kong Airport. Audition Date: October 1, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us o...
This is O'Shea: Hong Kong
August 23, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBBrandon O'Shea witnesses the kidnapping of a refugee from Shanghai at the Hong Kong Airport. Audition Date: October 1, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us o...
Squad Room: Body Found in a Plastic Bag
September 18, 2021 06:01 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe police investigate when dismembered body parts are found in a plastic bag. Original Air Date: 1955 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3560: Squad Room: Body Found in a Plastic Bag
September 18, 2021 06:01 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe police investigate when dismembered body parts are found in a plastic bag. Original Air Date: 1955 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
Billy Swift, Boy Detective: Young Mountaineer Mysteriously Shot
September 16, 2021 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB” Billy is asked to clear a young girl’s sweetheart of murder while visiting a secluded area where outsiders are looked down upon. Original Air Date: October 29, 1 Read more ...
EP3558: Billy Swift, Boy Detective: Young Mountaineer Mysteriously Shot
September 16, 2021 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB” Billy is asked to clear a young girl’s sweetheart of murder while visiting a secluded area where outsiders are looked down upon. Original Air Date: October 29, 1 Read more ...
Squad Room: February 3, 1954
September 11, 2021 06:01 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBA woman confessed to killing her abusive husband and then Lt. Douglas investigates a robbery gone bad that left a woman dead by the side of the road. Original Air Date: February 3, 1954 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3554: Squad Room: February 3, 1954
September 11, 2021 06:01 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBA woman confessed to killing her abusive husband and then Lt. Douglas investigates a robbery gone bad that left a woman dead by the side of the road. Original Air Date: February 3, 1954 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3548: Top Secrets of the FBI: The Case of the Vest Pocket Broadcasting Station
September 04, 2021 06:50 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBThe FBI plans to catch a heroin ring using a brand new recording device that can be carried in a pocket. Audition Date: 1947 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3292: O’Hara: Lost Boy
November 10, 2020 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBWhile visiting Macau, O’Hara tries to help a little boy from Tokyo find his father who failed to meet his boat. Original Air Date: October 29, 1956 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read…
EP3286: O’Hara: The Judas Face
November 03, 2020 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBSomeone is calling around Hong Kong looking for a woman who identifies herself as Mrs. Calhoun whenever she has a few drinks. Original Air Date: July 22, 1951 Support Read more ...
EP3084: Raffles: Murder Signs Its Name
March 12, 2020 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBA woman at a show asks Raffles to help her find jewels that were stolen while attending a show at the theater. Audition Date: August 23, 1945 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read…
EP3078: Raffles: Imposter
March 05, 2020 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBRaffles is hired to break into a home to reclaim a stolen necklace and he finds himself framed for murder. Original Air Date: November 4, 1942 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more…
EP2804s: The Dead Letter Office
April 21, 2019 06:01 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBA pilot for a radio series based on stories from the Post Office’s Dead Letter office. Audition Date: 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
EP2602: Security Agent USA: The Story of Tom Bennett
August 28, 2018 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBCounterintelligence Agent Tom Bennett investigates the killing of a friend who was investigating a German refugee atomic scientist. Original Air Date: September 1, 1949 Support the show monthly at
EP2450s: Police Woman: The Case of the Scheming Bridegroom
March 04, 2018 06:01 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBA woman is interested in marrying a man from a personals ad but fears he’s a murderer, Lt. Mary Sullivan investigates. Original Air Date June 29, 1947 Support the show monthly at
EP2308: The Judge: The Death of the Playboy
September 19, 2017 06:01 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Judge investigates the death of the stepson of a wealthy woman who is a reform activist. Audition Date: February 13, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
EP2302: Follow That Man: The Trail of the Terrified Temptress
September 12, 2017 06:01 - 34 minutes - 16 MBA woman runs into Steve Mallory’s office asking for protection from the man who’s pursuing her. Mallory finds the pursuer dead and discovers the pursuer was his partner. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715…
EP2296: Crime Correspondent: The Chair for Dino
September 05, 2017 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBRadio reporter Larry Mitchell tries to find out the truth behind the death of a well-known thug. Original Air Date: November 4, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
EP2290: Bishop and the Gargoyle: The Jennifer Botts Case
August 29, 2017 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Gargoyle brings to the Bishop a young woman from a small town who has been ripped off by a con man. The Bishop sets out to get her money back, but finds the con man dead and himself and the Gargoyle involved in a mystery over a missing ruby. Original Air Date: July 14,…
EP2212: The Lone Wolf: The Golden Santa
May 30, 2017 06:01 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBA woman gets Michael to help her search for her six-inch-high golden statue of Santa Claus. Original Air Date: January 1, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
EP2206: Suspense: Murder Goes For a Swim
May 23, 2017 06:01 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBWhile enjoying a weekend at a New York estate, Michael Lanyard discovers the body of a beauty contestant in the swimming pool and the signs point to it being a murder. Original Air Date: July 20, 1943 In this sneak preview of the The Lone Wolf Strikes, Michael Lanyard tries to return stolen jewels to…
EP1768: Tales of Fatima: Time to Kill
December 29, 2015 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBBasil Rathbone is shot at and then finds a blonde in his car who claims Rathbone wrote letters that convinced her to leave her husband and come to New York, and then learns of his own brutal murder from a radio broadcast. Original Air Date: May 28, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support…
EP1762: Tales of Fatima: A Much Expected Murder
December 22, 2015 06:01 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBA woman calls Basil Rathbone in to prevent the death of her husband. Original Air Date: May 21, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
EP1754s: Dyke Easter: This Time for Creeps
December 13, 2015 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16 MBDyke Easter is hired by a man to smooth out a case where he committed murder, except Easter arrives to find the supposedly murdered man alive. Audition Date: 1939 or 1949 Support the show monthly at: patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at: http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise,…
EP1220: Homicide O’Kane: The Story Of The Killer Who Returned From The Dead As The Clock Struck The Hour
March 29, 2014 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBO’Kane gets a call from a man about to be murdered. Original Air Date: March 2, 1943 Support the show..http://support.greatdetectives. Read more ...
EP1211: Here Comes McBride
March 19, 2014 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBWhile looking for a missing necklace, Rex McBride finds a body in his room and is accused of murder.
EP1067: Johnny Fletcher: The Navy Colt
October 02, 2013 06:01 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBA grifter takes a dollar to punch out a man with nine more promised. Instead, he gets no additional money Read more ...
EP1019: Miss Pinkerton Incorporated
August 07, 2013 06:06 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBA young female law student inherits her uncle’s detective agency, planning to sell it but decides t Read more ...
EP0950s: The McCoy: Three Wayward Girls
May 19, 2013 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBThe McCoy investigates the murder of an old girlfriend at the request of her agent. Audition Date: April 22, 1951 Support Read more ...
EP0904: The Cases of Mr. Ace: The Man Named Judas
March 26, 2013 06:01 - 30 minutes - 14 MBAce is hired to deliver a package to Chicago for sale and finds trouble every turn. Original Air Date: June 25, 1947
EP0898: Cases of Mr. Ace: Key to a Boobie Trap
March 19, 2013 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBAce is hired to guard the key to a bus locker by a man who has confessed to murder. Original Air Date: Sometime Read more ...
EP0272: Adventures of Father Brown: The Mystified Mind
November 09, 2010 06:01 - 33 minutes - 7.64 MBA young man is accused of killing a windowcleaner, but Father Brown believes he’s innocent. Original Air Date: August 13, 1945 Leave a voice mail…208-991-GR8D (4783)
EP0267: Adventures of Father Brown: The Three Tools of Death
November 02, 2010 06:01 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBFather Brown investigates the death of a best-selling proponent of optomism. Original Air Date: July 22, 1945 Leave a voice mai Read more ...
EP0250s: San Francisco Final
October 09, 2010 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBReporter Mike Rivera investigates mass extortion in Chinatown. Recorded: July 26, 1954 Click
Johnny Madero: The Fatal Auction
March 09, 2010 06:01 - 39 minutes - 9.04 MBJohnny Madero is offered $50 to buy an item at an auction. His client disappears and before he knows it, Warchek from homicide is breathing down his neck. Original Air Date: June Read more ...
Johnny Madero: Pete Sutro
March 02, 2010 06:01 - 33 minutes - 7.89 MBA rich man from Nob Hill hires Johnny to find a man whose name he keeps hearing in his dreams. Original Air Date: June 19, 1947 Quote of the Show: You have enough prob Read more ...