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Old Time Detective Radio brings you classic radio crime dramas from the golden age of broadcasting. Step into a world of shadowy streets, hardboiled detectives, dangerous criminals, and suspenseful investigations where every clue matters and every voice tells a story. Featuring fully restored episodes from legendary Old Time Radio series, this podcast explores mysteries, murders, and investigations as they were originally heard on the airwaves from the nineteen thirties through the nineteen fifties. These timeless programs showcase sharp writing, atmospheric sound design, and unforgettable performances that defined detective storytelling long before television. Whether you’re a longtime fan of classic radio or discovering these stories for the first time, Old Time Detective Radio offers immersive, authentic crime dramas designed for focused listening, late nights, and lovers of vintage mystery. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally curated from public domain collections.
Episodes
June 22, 2026 • 29 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Set - Up [episode 109] Broadcast 7/12/1951, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering ...
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June 15, 2026 • 25 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Handsome Bandit [episode 268] Broadcast 10/5/1954, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, deli...
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June 8, 2026 • 29 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe The Gold Cobra [episode 89] Broadcast 6/21/1950, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home ...
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June 1, 2026 • 29 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Border [episode 145] Broadcast 3/20/1952, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering my...
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May 25, 2026 • 24 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Blonde [episode 314] Broadcast 8/23/1955, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering my...
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May 18, 2026 • 24 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Sheet [episode 311] Broadcast 8/2/1955, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering myst...
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe The Open Window (Afrts) [episode 53] Broadcast 10/8/1949, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart...
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April 27, 2026 • 49 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Night Beat The Night Watchman [episode 15] Broadcast 5/15/1950, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, del...
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April 20, 2026 • 29 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Lay - Out [episode 188] Broadcast 1/25/1953, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering...
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April 13, 2026 • 25 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Rescue [episode 256] Broadcast 7/13/1954, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering my...
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April 6, 2026 • 29 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe The Headless Peacock [episode 42] Broadcast 7/16/1949, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of...
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March 30, 2026 • 29 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe The Green Flame [episode 26] Broadcast 3/26/1949, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home...
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March 25, 2026 • 25 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Cad [episode 261] Broadcast 8/17/1954, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering myste...
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March 23, 2026 • 30 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Mole [episode 181] Broadcast 12/7/1952, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering myst...
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March 22, 2026 • 26 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe The Orange Dog (Afrts) [episode 17] Broadcast 1/22/1949, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart ...
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March 20, 2026 • 29 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Night Beat City At Your Fingertips [episode 26] Broadcast 7/31/1950, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment...
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March 11, 2026 • 28 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Shot [episode 170] Broadcast 9/21/1952, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering myst...
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March 2, 2026 • 29 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Night Beat The Man Who Claimed To Be Dead [episode 7] Broadcast 3/20/1950, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home enterta...
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February 24, 2026 • 29 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Helen Corday [episode 5] Broadcast 7/7/1949, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mys...
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February 16, 2026 • 28 mins
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This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Homicide [episode 4] Broadcast 6/24/1949, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering myster...
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