Cloak and Dagger: Delay on Route

Cloak and Dagger: Delay on Route

Author: Adam Graham November 29, 2025 Duration: 0:00
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, 1950 Originating in New York Starri Read more…

Step into a world where every shadow holds a secret and every crackle of the radio dial promises a new mystery. Host Adam Graham curates NBC-The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, a journey back to the golden age of audio drama where iconic sleuths from the airwaves take center stage once more. This isn't just a collection of old recordings; it's an immersive experience into the crafted soundscapes of classic crime fiction. Each episode presents a complete, vintage detective story as originally broadcast, featuring legendary characters whose clever deductions and sharp wit defined a genre. You'll hear the tense footsteps, the slamming of desk drawers, and the hard-boiled dialogue that made these programs so compelling. The podcast serves as both entertainment and a living archive, celebrating the artistry of radio performance and storytelling from a bygone era. For fans of drama, fiction, and the performing arts, tuning in offers a chance to appreciate the narrative foundations that influence so much of today's media. So, settle in and let the static transport you to a time where the solution was always just a clue away, and the great ones are indeed back in action.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

NBC – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Podcast Episodes
The Big Story: Blind Date with Murder (EP4907) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:30
Today’s Mystery: A Pittsburgh reporter is forced to cancel a date and finds himself covering a multiple murder. Original Radio Broadcast: September 22, 1948 Originating from New York Starring: James McCallion; Bob Sloane…
Dragnet: The Big Hit and Run Killer (EP4904) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:32
Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday seeks a hit-and-run driver. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 8, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarbo Read more ...
The Big Story: The Lottery (EP4902) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:01
Today’s Mystery: A reporter goes undercover to get the dope on an Atlanta numbers racket. Original Radio Broadcast: July 21, 1948 Originating from New York Starring: George Petrie; James Van Dyk; James Monks; Mercedes Mc…
Dragnet: The Big Lease (EP4899) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:03
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the disappeared of a widower, who recently lost his wife. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 1, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starre Read more ...
Dragnet: The Big Market (EP4894) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:50
Today’s Mystery: A string of supermarket robberies rocks Los Angeles. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 25, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Read more ...
The Big Story: Pillars of Society (EP4992) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:38
Today’s Mystery: The mother of a man who was convicted of robbing and beating an elderly storekeeper appeals to a reporter to clear him. Original Radio Broadcast: May 5, 1948 Originating from New York Starring: Arnold Mo…
Dragnet: The Big Story Man (EP4889) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:37
Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero hunt for safe burglars targeting local churches. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 18, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jac Read more ...
The Big Story: Manhunt in Manhattan (EP4887) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Today’s Mystery: A reporter searches for a robber who provoked a police officer into killing a bystander. Original Radio Broadcast: January 7, 1948 Originating from New York Starring: William Quinn; Whit Vernon; Francis…
Dragnet: The Big Shoplift (EP4874) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:59
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of high-priced shoplifting cases. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Read more ...
The Big Story: The Case of the Ambitious Hobo (EP4872) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:30
Today’s Mystery: A reporter hunts for a baby-faced killer. Original Radio Broadcast:December 17, 1947 Originating from New York Starring: George Petrie as Russ Wilson; Larry Robinson; Hester Sondergaard; Humphrey Davis;…