The Saint: The Problem of the Peculiar Payoff (EP4986)

The Saint: The Problem of the Peculiar Payoff (EP4986)

Author: Adam Graham June 1, 2026 Duration: 33:18
Today’s Mystery: Simon Templar survives an attempted hit by a small-time hood named Augie and traces the job back to a nervous swindler named Ronald Stanton. But when a murder complicates matters, the Saint finds himself caught between a blackmail scheme, a disappearing secretary, and a beautiful receptionist who may know more than she admits.…

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 Saint: The Death of the Saint (EP4991) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:15
Today’s Mystery: A mysterious woman arrives at Simon Templar’s apartment claiming that ruthless pursuers are after her life and begging for his help. Before long, The Saint finds himself caught between rival groups hunti…
Dragnet: The Big Evans (EP4989) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 question…
The Big Story: Puritan Morality and Violent Death (EP4987) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:31
Today’s Mystery: Reporter Albert Prince investigates the strange death of a respected Hartford meteorologist whose apparent chloroform overdose hides a deeply troubled private life. As Prince digs deeper into the scienti…
The Big Story: Cornered Rats Always Squeal (EP4982) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:54
Today’s Mystery: A reporter believes that a police informer is hiding something and sets out to fo find the truth. Original Radio Broadcast: August 16, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Bill Smith as Chester Potte…
The Saint: A Real Gone Guy (EP4981) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:48
Today’s Mystery: Simon investigates the murder of a band leader. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 2, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Vivie Janis; William Johnstone Support the…
Dragnet: The Big Producer (EP4979) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:48
Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday searches for the source of pornography being passed around by high school students. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 21, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant…
The Big Story: Death in the Family (EP4977) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Today’s Mystery: Two children are murdered, apparently killed by their father in a murder-suicide, but a reporter senses that something is wrong. Original Radio Broadcast: June 21, 1950 Originating from New York Starring…
The Saint:  Sonata for a Slayer (EP4976) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:12
Today’s Mystery: A man asks Simon to investigate a case where a talented pianist’s life is endangered by Beethoven, but then is murdered himself. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 18, 1950 Originating from Hollywood St…
Dragnet: The Big Phone Call (EP4974) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:09
Todays Mystery: Friday and Jacobs confront a jewelry store owner with evidence that he was behind a jewelry robbery. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Serge…
The Big Story: Shotgun and Fatal Accident (EP4972) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:56
Today’s Mystery: A wealthy man claims that his wife was accidentally killed by a shotgun. A reporter searches for evidence that the wife was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast: July 12, 1950 Originating from New York Sta…