Free Daily Podcast Summary
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
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 or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week. Podcast Award finalist Host Adam Graham has been your guide through dozens of old-time radio detective series since 2009. He provides insightful commentary and humor after each episode and responds to listener questions and feedback.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- Today35 min
Broadway's My Beat: The John Elgin Murder Case (EP5028)
Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover reopens what appeared to be a straightforward suicide after a former bookie claims he witnessed the victim being pushed from a rooftop. When the eyewitness is murdered before he can identify the killer, Clover must untangle a web of jealousy, blackmail, and deception.Original Radio Broadcast: April 5, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover. Also featuring Charles Calvert as Sgt. Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Detective Muggavan, Louise Lewis as Margaret Elgin, Bill Bouchey as Ray Ford, Charlotte Lawrence, Billy Halop, and Steve RobertsWritten by Morton Fine and David FriedkinProduced and directed by Elliott LewisMusical score composed and conducted by Alexander CourageSupport the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Catherine, Patreon supporter since November 2025Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/radiodetectives
- Yesterday33 min
The Big Story: More Tragic than Murder (EP5027)
Today's Mystery: When rumors spread through rural Kansas that a woman has concealed her mother's death for years, Hiawatha Daily World reporter Virgil Hill uncovers a heartbreaking truth that proves far more tragic than murder.Original Radio Broadcast: April 25, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring Bill Lipton as Virgil HillAlso featuring Agnes Young, Ethel Owen, James Stevens, Bill Smith, Charles Eggleston, Bill Griffiths, and Jason JohnsonSupport the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Stuart, Patreon supporter since November 2022Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next time for another true newspaper story on The Big Story.
- 2 days ago36 min
The Saint: The Baseball Murder (EP5026)
Today's Mystery: Simon Templar investigates rumors that a minor league baseball team is about to throw an important game. His inquiry leads him to a beautiful woman, a dangerous fixer, and a young pitching phenom whose promising career may be destroyed before he ever reaches the major leagues.Original Radio Broadcast: September 17, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring Vincent Price as Simon Templar, The SaintAlso featuring Gloria Blondell, Jack Moyles, Hal March, Ed Max, Bob Clark, and Larry DobkinBased on characters created by Leslie Charteris Written by Dick PowellMusic composed and conducted by Van Dexter, Directed by Helen Mack Produced by James L. SaphierSupport the podcast monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jay, Patreon supporter since April 2024Support the podcast on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913 Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/greatdetectivesJoin us again next time for another adventure with The Saint.
- 4 days ago34 min
Counterspy: The Arrogant Arsonist (A0108)
Today's Mystery: An international smuggling ring is threatened when a federal grand jury closes in on one of its American front companies. To cover their tracks, the organization's ruthless mastermind summons a professional arsonist to destroy the evidence before Counterspy agents can stop them.Original Radio Broadcast: March 14, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring Don MacLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music). Written by Edward J. Adamson. Directed by Leonard L. Bass. Produced by Phillips H. Lord.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next time for another exciting case from Counterspy.
- 5 days ago26 min
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Life at Steak Matter (EP5025)
Today's Mystery: Johnny r is summoned by the eccentric Alvin Peabody Cartwright, who insists the matter is urgent. But when Johnny arrives, Cartwright has vanished, blood is found in the garage, and every clue points to murder—unless appearances are deceiving.Original Radio Broadcast: June 20, 1959Originating in HollywoodStarring Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Also featuring Virginia Gregg, Gene Tatum, Howard McNear, Forrest Lewis, Joseph Kearns, and Paul Dubov.Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone.Remember to make your travel plans by visiting JohnnyDollarAir.com first.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, Patreon supporter since March 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next Friday for another adventure with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
- 6 days ago39 min
Dragnet: The Big Bunco (EP5024)
Today's Mystery: An experienced confidence man returns to Los Angeles with the same polished investment scam, cheating trusting victims out of thousands of dollars. As Sergeant Joe Friday begins breaking in a new partner, the detectives race to stop the swindler before he can disappear with another fortune.Original Radio Broadcast: April 17, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday.Also featuring Martin Milner as Officer Bill Lockwood, Marian Richman, and Vic Rodman.Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Pam, Patreon supporter since February 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Broadway's My Beat: The John Mooney Murder Case (EP5023)
Today's Mystery: When a man unknowingly passes a stolen thousand-dollar bill from a long-unsolved payroll robbery, Detective Danny Clover follows a trail that leads from Broadway's underworld to a string of murders. As more bodies fall, Danny races to uncover who has been hiding the stolen money for the past five years.Original Radio Broadcast: March 22, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover.Also featuring Charles Calvert, Jack Kruschen, Charlotte Lawrence, Anthony Barrett, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, and Leo Cleary.Written by Morton Fine and David Friedkin. Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.Music composed by Alexander Courage and conducted by Marlon Skiles.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ron, Patreon supporter since January 2026.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
The Big Story: Poker Game Ends in Death (EP5022)
Today’s Mystery: When a suburban poker game ends in a deadly holdup, veteran Chicago reporter Bill Doherty becomes intrigued by the teenage brother of one of the dead gunmen.As evidence mounts against the youth, Doherty sets out to determine whether the frightened suspect is a killer—or another victim of the crime.Original Radio Broadcast: March 21, 1951Originating in New YorkStarring John Larkin as Bill Doherty.Also featuring Joseph Julian, Jack Grimes, Larry Haines, Bryna Raeburn, and Parker Fennelly. Based on the reporting of William Doherty of the Chicago Sun-Times.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Brent, Patreon supporter since January 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Get The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
Classic radio dramas featuring detectives like Johnny Dollar, Dragnet, Sherlock Holmes, and The Shadow from the Golden Age of Radio.
The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)
Follows the cases of a freelance insurance investigator solving crimes across America during the golden age of radio.
CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio
A classic radio drama series featuring mystery, suspense, and thriller stories from the golden age of radio.
CBS Radio Mystery Theater - All Episodes From 1975
A revival of classic radio drama featuring mysteries, thrillers, and horror stories introduced by host E.G. Marshall.
Dragnet | Old Time Radio
A police procedural drama that follows real-life cases with stark realism and minimal music, set in 1940s–50s Los Angeles.
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar | Old Time Radio
A radio detective solves crimes across the United States with wit and persistence in this classic noir series.
CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Radio dramas blending mystery, horror, and suspense, hosted by E. G. Marshall, in the style of classic 1940s and 1950s broadcasts.
CBS Radio Mystery Theater (Restoration)
Hour-long radio dramas featuring mysteries, thrillers, and supernatural tales originally broadcast on CBS from 1974 to 1982.
Detectives Don't Sleep
Real detectives recount their investigations into history's most compelling criminal cases.
Alphabet Boys
A journalist examines undercover operations by U.S. law enforcement, revealing how secret recordings blur the line between catching criminals and entrapment.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Dramatized true crime stories explore cold cases and unsolved murders through immersive audio storytelling.
True Crime Garage
Two hosts analyze real crime cases weekly, blending detailed research with casual conversation over beer.
About The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
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 or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week. Podcast Award finalist Host Adam Graham has been your guide through dozens of old-time radio detective series since 2009. He provides insightful commentary and humor after each episode and responds to listener questions and feedback.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts. Upgrade to Pro for 15, or Premium for 50. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas release new episodes?
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas publishes daily. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas cover?
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas covers topics including Fiction, Arts, Drama, Performing Arts. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.