The Big Story: Three Gold Coins Spell Death (EP4947)

The Big Story: Three Gold Coins Spell Death (EP4947)

Author: Adam Graham April 7, 2026 Duration: 32:06
Today’s Mystery: A Tulsa, OK reporter investigates when a man is found murdered outside a small town. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 14, 1949 Originating from New York Starring: Bob Readick; Nolan Bulloch; Abby Lewis; Grant Richards; Mandel Kramer; Bill Smith Support the show monthly at

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
Dragnet: The Big Bindle (EP4778) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:39
Today’s Mystery: Friday goes undercover to locate a high-grade heroin out of a luxury hotel. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 31, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack W Read more ...
Dragnet: The Big Mailman (EP4773) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:27
Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero join forces with a USPS inspector to correct a forger who is stealing and then cashing checks. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 24, 1951 Origi Read more ...
Cloak and Dagger: The Brenner Pass Story (A0006) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:30
Today’s Adventure: An OSS agent undertakes a secret mission to blow up a highway in Italy to block the escape of the Germans. Original Radio Broadcast: June 4, 1950
Dragnet: The Big Blast (EP4768) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:51
Today’s Mystery: A woman is shot in bed while sleeping with her seven-year-old son. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 17, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Se Read more ...
The Falcon: The Case of the Strawberry Blonde (EP4765) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:27
Today’s Mystery: A woman working for the Communist Party in Paris tries to get her husband to steal notes on a sensitive meeting. Original Radio Broadcast Date: S Read more ...
Cloak and Dagger: The Trojan Horse (A0004) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:35
Today’s Adventure: A French agent of the OSS takes a singer to Casablanca to feed inaccurate information to the Nazis. Original Radio Broadcast: May 28, 1950 Or Read more ...
Dragnet: The Big Drills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
Today’s Mystery: Friday investigates a series of safe burglaries at a string of markets. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 10, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb Read more ...
The Falcon: The Case of the Jack of Diamonds (EP4760) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:35
Today’s Mystery: In London, Waring gets involved in a case of blackmail that turns into murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1952 Originatin Read more ...
Cloak and Dagger: Frank Baker’s Story (A0002) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:52
Today’s Adventure: An American OSS agent who parachuted into Germany tries to figure out how he made a mistake. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 7, 1950 Origi Read more ...
Dragnet: The Big Casing (EP4758) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:53
Today’s Mystery: A woman is found shot in her apartment. The husband insists it’s suicide, but the evidence seems to point to murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 3, 1951 Orig Read more ...