Dragnet: The Big Evans (EP4989)

Dragnet: The Big Evans (EP4989)

Author: Adam Graham June 4, 2026 Duration: 36:20
Todays Mystery: A boarding house operator accuses a young police officer of assault, battery, and soliciting a bribe after a narcotics arrest. As Friday and Jacobs investigate, conflicting witness statements and questions about the complainant’s injuries force them to determine whether an officer crossed the line—or whether someone is trying to frame him. Original Radio…

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: 50

NBC – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Podcast Episodes
Dragnet: The Big Shakedown (EP5049) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:55
Today’s Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate a bookmaker’s claim that a police officer has been demanding weekly payments in exchange for allowing him to operate. But when no one matching…
The Saint: It’s Snow Use (EP5046) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:36
Today’s Mystery: Simon Templar travels to a winter resort after being summoned by Peggy, a lively woman whose unusual request for protection involves asking The Saint to pose as her husband. Her tangled romantic history…
Dragnet: The Big Mail (EP5044) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:09
Todays Mystery: Mystery Summary: Sergeant Joe Friday and his new partner, Frank Smith, investigate the armed robbery of a U.S. mail truck carrying registered mail. The three-man gang escapes with 28 sacks, leaving police…
The Big Story: The Cord Around Her Neck (EP5042) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:24
Today’s Mystery: West Seattle Herald reporter Stuart Whitehouse gets an unexpected opportunity to scoop the city’s larger newspapers when a woman is found murdered in her home. With his weekly paper’s deadline rapidly ap…
The Saint: Dossier on a Doggone Dog (EP5041) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
Today’s Mystery: When Simon Templar finds a lost Pekingese and follows her home, he walks straight into a wealthy family’s uproar over a missing fortune in jewels. A suspicious butler, an argumentative family, and a prec…
Counterspy: Hot Car Killer (A0114) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:41
Today’s Adventure: David Harding investigates an interstate stolen-car racket after a detective working undercover is murdered. The trail leads to a former race-car driver with a dangerous reputation and a criminal organ…
Dragnet: The Big Gamble (EP5039) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:55
Today’s Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Bill Lockwood investigate a professional gambling ring that keeps its games moving from place to place. A tip finally gives police the opportunity they’ve been waiting…
The Big Story: The Man Who Wanted What He Couldn’t Have (EP5037) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:50
Today’s Mystery: Salt Lake City Tribune reporter Cluster M. Nielsen investigates the murder of a young traveler whose final journey ends on a lonely Utah highway. As the evidence begins to conflict, Nielsen races to unco…
The Saint:  The Ghost That Giggled (EP5036) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:07
Today’s Mystery: When an eccentric woman asks Simon Templar to investigate the ghost that has been haunting her wealthy brother, The Saint expects to expose a harmless superstition. Instead, he finds himself unraveling a…