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Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio
by Adam Graham|Adventure Old Time Radio Podcaster
The Great Adventures of Old Time Radio invites you on a thrilling journey through the Golden Age of audio storytelling. Hosted by Adam Graham—creator of the award-nominated Great Detectives of Old Time Radio—this twice-weekly series brings you the most daring, pulse-pounding tales from the golden microphones of the 1930s to the 1960s.From rocket-fueled space operas to wartime espionage, jungle heroics to crime tales soaked in noir and intrigue, each episode delivers high-stakes excitement and vintage charm. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of old-time radio or discovering these timeless audio adventures for the first time, there’s something here to quicken your pulse and spark your imagination. 'We don’t just dip into shows—we go on the full journey. Just like on Great Detectives, we present complete runs of classic adventure series from their first surviving episode to final broadcast. We’re launching with the interplanetary escapades of Flash Gor
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Tarzan: The Fires of Tohr, Tarzan In Mortal Combat, Marriage Ultimatum (A0087)
Today's Adventure: Tarzan and his friends are escorted to the palace Queen Ahtea and discover her plans for her.Originating Radio Broadcast Date: 1936Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Cy Kendall, Dale Nash , Ralph Scott, Barbara Luddy, Victor Rodman, Gale GordonTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: The Case of the Mexican Rancho (A0086)
Today's Adventure: Harding and Peters go to Mexico to intercept spies trying to gain control of a new Uranium supply.Original Radio Broadcast: February 22, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters Joan AlexanderTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
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Tarzan, Fires of Tohr: River Escape Route, Safe on Shore, Mungo, Leader Of The Yellow Giants (A0085)
Today's Adventure: Tarzan and his friends have escaped from the yellow giants but now have to contend with a treacherous river.Originating Radio Broadcast Date: 1936Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Cy Kendall, Dale Nash , Ralph Scott, Victor Rodman, Gale Gordon To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: The Recruited Nurse (A0084)
Today's Adventure: An escaped criminal disfigures his own face to get plastic surgery to claim a $250,000Original Radio Broadcast: June 6, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters, Bryna Rayburn, Chuck WebsterTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan, The Fires of Tohr: Out of the Danger Zone, Captured by the Yellow Giants, Close Call for O'Rouke (A0083)
Today's Adventure: Tarzan and the rest of the Burton party are captured by giants.Originating Radio Broadcast Date: 1936Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Cy Kendall, Barbara Dale Nash, Ralph Scott, Victor Rodman, Gale GordonTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: The Camera Happy Crook (A0082)
Today's Adventure: A gang of bank robbers pretend to be a film crew as a cover for a robbery.Original Radio Broadcast: May 30, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as PetersTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan: The Fires of Tohr: Expedition in Peril, Tarzan's Timely Arrival, and Attack on the Yellow Creature (A0081)
Today's Adventure: Tarzan and D'Arnot encounter a party in trouble after their bearers abandoned them in a search for a lost city. Originating Radio Broadcast Date: 1936 Originating from Hollywood Starring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Cy Kendall, Barbara Luddy, Ralph Scott, Victor Rodman, Gale Gordon Related links: ERBZine 3140 and 3141 David Willis article on the life of Karena Shields.To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://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 on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Three for Adventure: Roundhouse Rosie and Siamese Cats (Encore) (A0080)
Three Adventurers (played by Jack Webb, Elliot Lewis, and Barton Yarborough) arrive in New Orleans to locate a valuable black opal.Audition Date: 1949Originating in HollywoodTo subscribe to this podcast go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783
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Superman: Mystery of the Flying Monster (Encore) (A0079)
Jimmy decides to see if an ad by a scientist leads to a story. Then an explosion occurs and Jimmy’s nowhere to be found.Original Air Date: March 7, 1949To subscribe to this podcast go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: The Housing Racket (A0078)
Today's Adventure: Counterspy is called in to investigate a shady home developer who hasOriginal Radio Broadcast: May 23, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as PetersTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan: The Diamond of Asher: Escape Plans, Outnumbered, and Victory and Death (A0077)
Today's Adventure: Tarzan rushes to free Helen and Mahgra while Tome and D'Arnot need to obtain the Father of Diamonds to save Brian Gregory.Originating Radio Broadcast Dates: July 6, 8, and 10Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy KendallTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: The Stolen Car Racket (Rehearsal) (A0076)
Today's Adventure: A woman who runs a New York auto theft racket and her sister get caught up in a web of intrigue and murder after doing business with a Chicago gang leader.Rehearsal of Program that Aired July 27, 1946Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters; Ralph BellTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan: The Diamonds of Asher: Royal Wedding, Tower of the Sun, Temple of Ma-Chu(A0075)
Today's Adventure: Tarzan battles monster after monster trying to save Mahgra and Helen from a forced marriage to the King of the Hessyhairians.Originating Radio Broadcast Dates: July 30, August 1 and 3, 1934Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy KendallTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: Explosive Dog (A0074)
Today's Adventure: A spy plans to use a dog to destroy a critical research facility.Original Radio Broadcast: July 25, 1945Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Maurice TarplinTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan: The Diamonds of Asher: The Diamond's New Owner, Together Again, Help from a Friend (A0073)
Today's Adventure: Tarzan agrees to obtain the Father of Diamonds for the queen in exchange for her freedom. But D'Arnot doesn't trust her.Originating Radio Broadcast Dates: July 23, 25, and 27 1934Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy KendallTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: Cherchez La Femme (A0072)
Today's Adventure: David Harding looks into the suicide of a prominent wealthy man tied to the war effort.Original Radio Broadcast: June 13, 1945Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as PetersTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives
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Tarzan: The Diamond of Asher: King Suten's New Prisoners, Another Try For The Diamond, The Queen's Offers (A0071)
Today's Adventure: Helen and Mahgra find themselves in the harem of the king while Tome tries to make another try for the diamond. Originating Radio Broadcast Dates: July 16, 18, and 20, 1934 Originating from Hollywood Starring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy Kendall To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/
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Counterspy: The Case of the Illegal Radio Station (A0070)
Today's Adventure: A military officer is murdered on a train and David Harding suspects enemy involvement and enlists the help of a refugees to track down a suspected foreign agent. Original Radio Broadcast: March 1, 1943 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net
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Tarzan and the Diamond of Asher: The City of Asher, The Guardian of Diamond, Al-Ton-Tome's New Alliance (A0069)
Today's Adventure: Tarzan and the party arrive in the city of Asher and find the father of Diamonds and also suspicion, death, and intrigue as Al-Ton Tome makes his move.Originating Radio Broadcast Dates: July 9, 11, and 13, 1934Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy KendallTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: Industrial Spy Ring (A0068)
Today's Adventure: A nazi agent murders his wife and sets David Harding on the trail of an espionage ring.Original Radio Broadcast: December 14, 1942Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David HardingTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan and the Diamonds of Asher: The Cave of the Dinosaurs, the Land of the Tu-Em-Baca, Escort to Asher (A0067)
Today's Adventure: The expedition takes a turn as they arrive at the land of the Tu-Em-Baca and encounter deadly creatures like not even Tarzan has seen beforeOriginal Radio Broadcast Dates: July 2, 4, and 6, 1934 Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy Kendall To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/
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Counterspy: The Case of the Gasoline Barge (A0066)
Today's Adventure: David Harding suspects the Axis is behind a ring making counterfeit gas coupons.Original Radio Broadcast: November 2, 1945Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David HardingPopular Science article on the government censoring weather reports.To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan and the Diamonds of Asher: The Ancient Causeway, Tu-Em-Baka Beckons, the Death Head (A0065)
Today's Adventure: The Gregory party discovers a secret causeway that offers clues to where Helen has gone as well as her brother Brian.Originating Radio Broadcast Dates: June 25, 27, and 29, 1934 Originating from Hollywood Starring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy KendallTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: The Case of the Loganberry Point Spy (A0064)
Today's Adventure: A widow in a small town calls David Harding, claiming to have caught a German spy.Original Radio Broadcast: September 14, 1942Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Craig McDonnellTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan: The Diamonds of Asher: Captives of Al-Ton Tome, The Pact, Helen Vanishes (A0063)
Today's Adventure: Al-Ton Tome attacks and death strikes the Gregory expedition.Originating Radio Broadcast Dates: June 18, 20, and 22, 1934Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy KendallTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: Nazis from Mexico (A0062)
Today's Adventure: The Gestapo is bringing spies across the southern border, trying to start an international incident by dropping the body of a Mexican official onto the US side of the border.Original Radio Broadcast: June 22, 1942 Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David HardingTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan: The Diamonds of Asher: Jungle Fury, Desertion, and Night Attack (A0061)
Today's Adventure: Wolf incites the bearers of the Gregory part to desert as they're struck by a hurricane.Originating Radio Broadcast Dates: June 11, 13, and 15, 1934Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy KendallTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Counterspy: Cherchez La Femme (A0060)
Today's Adventure: David Harding suspects there's a dangerous woman behind the suicide of an American connected to the war effort.Original Radio Broadcast: June 8, 1942Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David HardingTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan and the Diamonds of Asher: Reptile Death, Voodoo Machines, Sting of the Black Snake Whip (A0059)
Today's Adventure: Magra forges her own path while Wolfe schemes to steal the map from the Gregory Party.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: June 4, 6, and 8, 1934 Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy KendallTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarza go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Lux Radio Theater: Cloak and Dagger (A0058)
Today's Adventure: A scientist joins the OSS in 1944 to find out about the progress of the German atomic program and to make contact with a Hungarian scientist being forced to work with them.Original Radio Broadcast: May 3, 1948Originating from HollywoodStarring: Ronald Reagan as Alvah Jesper; Jeff Chandler; Herb Butterfield; William Johnstone; Norman Field; Regina Wallace; Robert Griffin; Marjorie Haskelle; Ben Wright; June Whitley; Jay Novello; Jack Petruzzi; Edward Marr; Charles La TorreTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan: The Diamonds of Asher: Legend Of The Father Of Diamonds, Magra's Story, Stampeding Thunder (A0057)
Today's Adventure: Tarzan rescues Magra from Wolf and the party begins to learn the truth of Tarzan's origin.Originating Radio Broadcast Dates: May 28 and 30 and June 1, 1934 Originating from HollywoodStarring Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, and Cy KendallTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Screen Guild Theater: 13 Rue Madeline (A0056)
Today's Adventure: There's a German spy in the latest OSS training class. Rather than capturing him, OSS leadership decides to use him to mislead the Germans about the planned second front.Original Radio Broadcast: November 25, 1948Originating from HollywoodStarring: Humphrey Bogart; Leon Ames; John Beal; William Lundigan; Frances Robinson,To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan and the Diamond of Asher: The River Boat of Danger, The Gregory Expedition Begins, and the Ape Man Returns (A0055)
Today's Adventure: Tarzan leads the Gregory expedition towards the jungle as Darno receives a warning of one member of the party's treachery.Originating Radio Broadcast Dates: May 21, 23, and 25, 1934Originating from HollywoodStarring: Carlton Kadell as Tarzan, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, Jeanette Nolan, Cy Kendall, George Turner, Donald Wilson, Victor Rodman. Victor Potel, and Fred HarringtonTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Lux Radio Theater: O.S.S. (A0054)
Today's Adventure: A team of OSS agents go undercover in occupied France during World War II to enact a campaign of sabotage.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 18, 1946Starring: Alan Ladd; Veronica Lake; Gale Gordon; Joseph Kearns; Richard Benedict; Robert Coute; Rolfe Sedan; Truda Marson; Charles Seel; Ed Emerson; George Neise; George Sorel; Henry Roland; Howard Jeffrey; Jay Novello; Noreen GammillTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Tarzan and the Diamonds of Asher: Mistaken Identity, the Map, A Wolf Among the Sheep (A0053)
Today's Adventure:Tarzan is mistaken for a missing American archeologist by dangerous criminals who demand he tell them the location of the land of Asher and "the Father of Diamonds".Originating Radio Broadcast Date: May 14, 16, and 18, 1934Originating from New YorkStarring: Carlton Kadell as TarzanTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives
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Escape: Operation Fleur De Lys (A0052) (Encore)
Two OSS Agents (Jack Webb and Elliot Lewis) parachute into occupied France to organize resistance to the Nazis to support the Allied invasion. However, their efforts are threatened by a leak.Original Air Date: July 14, 1947Originating from HollywoodBecome one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Superman: The Mystery of the $10,000 Ghost (Encore) (A0051)
Recent immigrant bachelors are all disappearing after withdrawing $10,000 from their bank accounts. Clark Kent is on the case, but so are Lois and Horatio Horn.Original Air Date: March 4, 1949 Originating from New York Starring: Bud Collyer as SupermanBecome one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Lux Radio Theater: Suspicion (A0050)
A woman (Olivia De Haviland) comes to suspect that her husband (William Powell) is a murderer.Original Air Date: September 18, 1944To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Superman: The Origin of Superman (Audition) (Encore) (A0049)
The original Superman audition recording from 1939, where Krypton is destroyed and a rocket carries the last son of Krypton to Earth, where he emerges as a full-grown man and flies to Indiana. How will this differ from the broadcast version?To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Lux Radio Theater: Bullets or Ballots (Encore) (A0048)
A tough cop (Edward G. Robinson) is kicked off the force and goes to work for a criminal gang, but one of the bosses’ top lieutenants (Humphrey Bogart) is suspicious.Original Air Date: April 17, 1939Originating from HollywoodTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Suspense: The Cave (Encore) (A0047)
Two young boys encounter a world of pirates, danger, and adventure in a cave on Christmas.Original Air Date: December 20, 1955 Originating in HollwyoodStaring RIchard BealsTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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The Whistler: Christmas Bonus (Encore) (A0046)
An ex-con is fired from his job at a department store where a string of burglaries totaling $10,000 have occurred, and decides to return to a life of crime.Original Air Date: December 25, 1944Originating in HollywoodTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Adventure Ahead: The Biscuit Eater (A0045)
Today's Adventure: Two boys undertake to train a runt dog.Originating Radio Broadcast Date: September 30, 1944 Originating from New YorkStarring: Georgie Ward, Jim Bowles, Jackie Ayers, James Van Dyke, Kermit Murdoch, Martin Begley, Louis John, Brad Barker To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Cloak and Dagger: Windfall (A0044) |WW2 Spy Adventure
Today's Adventure: An ex-pat gambler in Switzerland gets a top secret film both sides want and tries to sell to the highest bidder.Original Radio Broadcast: October 22, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Tremayne; Bill Quinn; Jan Miner; Grant Richards; Raymond Edward Johnson; Karl Weber; Charles Irving; Stefan Snobble; Boris Aplon; Paul Arnold; Jerry JarrettTo subscribe to this podcast, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Adventure Ahead: Talking Drums (A0043)
Today’s Adventure: A young man returns to where he was raised on the African Gold Coast, where mysterious trouble is engulfing his father’s railroad.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 23, 1944Originating from New YorkStarring: Jack Manning; Juano Hernandez; Ken Reynard; Jim Tansey; Nicholas Joy; Bernard Lenrow,To subscribe to this podcast go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Cloak and Dagger: The Wine of Freedom (A0042)|WW2 Spy Adventure
Today's Adventure:An American OSS agent poses as a wine merchant in Germany to organize the country's anti-Hitler elements into an effective resistance.Original Radio Broadcast: October 15, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Mel Ferrer; Herbert Berghoff; Frances Robinson; Ralph Bell; Raymond Edward Johnson; Will McCure; Ian Martin; Karl WeberTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Adventure Ahead: Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks in the Circus (A0041)
Today's Adventure: The classic story of the boy who ran away to join the circus.Originating Radio Broadcast Date: September 16. 1944Originating from New YorkFeaturing Maurice Tarplin, Craig McDonnnell, Julian NoaTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Cloak and Dagger: Delay on Route (A0040) |World War 2 Spy Adventures
Today's Adventure: In a territory the partisans seized from the fascists in Italy, an OSS agent has to sneak out two fascists ready to give vital information to the Allies and finds himself having to overcome his partisan comrades to do so.Original Radio Broadcast: October 6, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Grant Richards; Arnold Moss; Luis Van RootenTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Adventure Ahead: A Tooth for Paul Revere (A0039)
Today's Adventure: A young New England farmer with a toothache finds himself in the middle of the start of the American Revolution.Originating Radio Broadcast Date: September 9, 1944Originating from New YorkStarring Roger De Koven, Kermit Murdock, John Thomas, Joseph Wiseman, Jackie Ayers, Eleanor Audley, Jean Gillespie, Fred Baron, Paul Ford.To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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Cloak and Dagger: The Last Mission (A0038)|World War 2 Spy Adventures
Today's Adventure: A woman in Canton, whose family was murdered by the Japanese military, makes an unusual connection with the OSS.Original Radio Broadcast: September 29, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Bryna Raeburn; Ian Martin; Arnold Moss; Ralph Bell; Raymond Edward Johnson; Karl WeberTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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The Great Adventures of Old Time Radio invites you on a thrilling journey through the Golden Age of audio storytelling. Hosted by Adam Graham—creator of the award-nominated Great Detectives of Old Time Radio—this twice-weekly series brings you the most daring, pulse-pounding tales from the golden microphones of the 1930s to the 1960s.From rocket-fueled space operas to wartime espionage, jungle heroics to crime tales soaked in noir and intrigue, each episode delivers high-stakes excitement and vintage charm. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of old-time radio or discovering these timeless audio adventures for the first time, there’s something here to quicken your pulse and spark your imagination. 'We don’t just dip into shows—we go on the full journey. Just like on Great Detectives, we present complete runs of classic adventure series from their first surviving episode to final broadcast. We’re launching with the interplanetary escapades of Flash Gor
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