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Published 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 Gordon and the shadowy WWII missions of Cloak and Dagger , with upcoming features including Buck Rogers, Tarzan, David Harding, Counterspy, and many more legends of vintage radio. Perfect for fans of pulp fiction, classic spy stories, retro science fiction, and old-school audio drama, The Great Adventures of Old Time Radio is your passport to exotic worlds, dark alleys, secret missions, and boundless imagination. So tune in, buckle up, and prepare for adventure—because the Golden Age is calling.
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Today's Adventure:After newspaper reporter Tom Fisher and a small-time grifter are murdered while investigating a fraudulent Mexican sweepstakes racket, David Harding sends Harry Peters to Gulfport, Texas, to follow the trail. A distinctive gold poker chip points Peters toward the offshore gambling ship El Toro, where he discovers that the gambling operation may conceal something far more dangerous below decks.Original Radio Broadcast: October 4, 1949Originating from New YorkCast: Don McLaughlin as David Harding Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters Maurice Tarplin as one of the criminals (probable identification) Leonard L. Bass, director Jesse Crawford, music Philip H. Lord, producer To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Julie, Patreon supporter since September 2018. 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 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetective s Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Adventure: Tarzan encounters a New York hunting party whose wealthy leader, Bill Pembler, hopes the African expedition will toughen up his sensitive 16-year-old son, Billy. Tarzan sees that the boy’s reluctance to fight or kill animals is not cowardice, and his concern grows when he discovers that two members of the party pose a much greater danger than anything Billy fears in the jungle. Originating Radio Broadcast Date: February 15, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring Lamont Johnson as Tarzan 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
Today's Adventure: After violent bank robber Rocky Gaines escapes from federal prison, David Harding and Harry Peters join the manhunt as the wounded fugitive heads into the mountains. Gaines seeks refuge with Norma Benton, a woman from his past who has built a new life with her husband, and threatens to expose her secret unless she helps him hide from the authorities. Original Radio Broadcast: September 29, 1949 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon supporter of the day: Lisa, Patreon supporter since October 2021. 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
Today's Adventure: When the Punya tribe needs money to obtain medicines and other supplies, Tarzan agrees to help two outsiders prospect for gold on their land in exchange for fairly compensating the tribe. But one of the newcomers is secretly seeking revenge against Tarzan, while the discovery of a different kind of underground wealth threatens to turn their seemingly honest arrangement into something far more dangerous. Originating Radio Broadcast Date: February 8, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring Lamont Johnson as Tarzan 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 Patreon Supporter of the Day: Chris, Patreon supporter since August 2019. 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
Today's Adventure: David Harding and Harry Peters investigate a multimillion-dollar bootleg liquor operation that is using discarded corn-syrup cans to smuggle illegal alcohol into states with government-controlled liquor sales. Their investigation leads to Chicago businessman Hype Gordon, but proving his involvement means finding the hidden still supplying his operation—and Gordon is determined not to lead them to it. Original Radio Broadcast: September 27, 1949 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing 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
Today's Adventure: When a sacred star sapphire is stolen from the Karmiki tribe, their chief threatens a violent campaign across the jungle to find the culprit. Tarzan persuades him to hold off while they follow the thief’s trail, a pursuit that eventually carries them far beyond Tarzan’s familiar jungle territory to the city of Omdur Mara. Originating Radio Broadcast Date: February 1, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring Lamont Johnson as Tarzan 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 Patreon Supporter of the Day: 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
Today's Adventure: David Harding and Harry Peters move to break up a widespread parcel-post theft ring, but their raid on the gang’s New York warehouse uncovers two deaths made to look like murder-suicide. Harding suspects the apparent solution is a setup and sets out to uncover who is really behind the killings. Original Radio Broadcast:September 22, 1949 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon supporter of the day: Bruce, Patreon supporter since March 2024. 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
Today's Adventure:With drought and famine threatening the Punya tribe, Tarzan leads them toward the mountain country in hopes of finding food and water. But another desperate tribe has turned to a far darker solution to the drought, placing young Torgo in danger and forcing Tarzan to devise an audacious rescue. Originating Radio Broadcast Date: January 25, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring Lamont Johnson as Tarzan and Earle Ross 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 Patreon Supporter of the Day:Cindy, Patreon supporter since March 2020 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
Today's Adventure: David Harding and Harry Peters investigate a massive parcel-post theft ring operating in several major cities. Peters goes undercover as a New York postal clerk, hoping to work his way inside the organization, but the investigation becomes increasingly dangerous as the gang grows suspicious of its newest recruit. Original Radio Broadcast: July 20, 1949. Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Chris, Patreon supporter since February 2019 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
Today's Adventure: Today's Adventure: Tarzan encounters a young native boy who has traveled hundreds of miles seeking his legendary knowledge. When two exhausted explorers arrive at Tarzan’s cabin, their unusual mission draws him toward a remote mountain country where ancient traditions and deadly dangers stand in their way. Originating Radio Broadcast Date: January 18, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Lamont Johnson as Tarzan; Howard McNear 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 Patreon Supporter of the Day: Pam, Patreon supporter since July 2026. 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
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 organization determined to keep its operation - and the identity of its leader - hidden. Original Radio Broadcast: September 15, 1949 Originating from New YorkCast: Don MacLaughlin as David Harding Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters Directed by William M. Sweets Music by Jesse Crawford A Phillips H. Lord production for Pepsi-Cola To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon supporter of the Day: Dinah, Patreon supporter since October 2025. 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
Today's Adventure: Tarzan is welcomed into the powerful Marwa tribe and soon finds himself caught between tribal customs and his own sense of honor. When ruthless slave raiders arrive with plans to capture the Marwa people for the international slave trade, Tarzan and an unexpected ally must unite the tribe to stop them before it's too late. Originating Radio Broadcast Date: January 11, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring Lamont Johnson as Tarzan 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 Patreon Supporter of the Day: Paul, Patreon supporter since April 2020. 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
Today's Adventure: Counterspy chief David Harding tackles a different kind of threat when a juvenile court official asks for help breaking the grip of violent street gangs on Brooklyn's youth. Undercover operative Harry Peters infiltrates one of the toughest gangs, hoping to expose its ruthless leader before more impressionable boys are drawn into a life of crime. Original Radio Broadcast:Septemnber 13, 1949 Originating from New York Cast:Don MacLaughlin as David Harding Mandel Kramer as Harry PetersDirected by Leonard L. Bass Dramatized by Edward Adamson Music by Jesse Crawford A Philip H. Lord production for Pepsi-Cola To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Steve, Patreon supporter since May 2019. 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
Today's Adventure: Tarzan must protect both his jungle and a young native boy when a ruthless animal dealer arrives with an elaborate scheme to capture a herd of elephants—and Tarzan himself—using a beautiful woman as bait. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 4, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring Lamont Johnson as Tarzan 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 https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham PO Box 15913 Boise, ID 83715 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at @radiodetectives
Today's Adventure: Counterspy chief David Harding investigates a charity that claims to help disabled veterans and workers prepare for new careers. When a courageous insider exposes the organization's true purpose, Harding devises a plan to protect the legitimate cause while bringing a confidence man to justice. Original Radio Broadcast: September 8, 1949 Originating from New York Starring Don MacLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as PetersAlso featuring Virginia Gregg Directed by William M. Sweets Dramatized by Palmer Thompson Music by Jesse Crawford A Philip H. Lord production for Pepsi-Cola The program concludes with a special message prepared by Vice President Alvin W. Barkley regarding employment opportunities for disabled veterans and workers. Support the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon supporter since January 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to:Adam Graham PO Box 15913 Boise, ID 83715 Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call: 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/radiodetectives Join us again next time for another adventure on Counterspy.
Today's Adventure: Young attorney Jim Martin travels into the Blue Ridge Mountains expecting to handle a routine title search, only to find himself caught in a battle against ruthless swindlers who are terrorizing an isolated mountain community in their quest to seize valuable coal rights. Original Radio Broadcast: October 14, 1944 Originating in New York Starring Lawson Zerbe as Jim Martin. Also featuring Jim Boles, Kermit Murdock, Walter Vaughn, Richard Keith, Jack McBride, and Tony Muro. From the novel by Hubert Skidmore. Adapted for radio by Howard Carraway. Music conducted by Andre Kostelanetz. Production by Herbert Rice. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jay, Patreon supporter since April 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, ID 83715 Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call: 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectives Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives Join us again next time for another classic adventure from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: An international smuggling ring is threatened when a federal grand jury closes in on one of its American front companies. To cover their tracks, the organization's ruthless mastermind summons a professional arsonist to destroy the evidence before Counterspy agents can stop them. Original Radio Broadcast: March 14, 1950 Originating in New York Starring Don MacLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music). Written by Edward J. Adamson. Directed by Leonard L. Bass. Produced by Phillips H. Lord. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to:Adam Graham PO Box 15913 Boise, ID 83715 Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call: 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectives Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
Today's Adventure: A British light cruiser escorts a desperately needed convoy to Malta when the Italian fleet appears on the horizon, threatening to overwhelm the outnumbered Allied force. As the officers and crew of the HMS Artemis face impossible odds, courage, discipline, and tactical ingenuity are put to the ultimate test. Original Radio Broadcast: July 24, 1943 Originating from New York Program: Words at WarBased on the novel The Ship by C. S. Forester.Starring House Jameson, Alan Bunce, Victor Beecroft, Sid Cassel, Humphrey Davis, Eon McAllister, Shirley Oliver, and Alfred Shirley Adapted for radio by Edmund Bernbreier Original music by Frank Black Directed by Joseph Losey To subscribe to this podcast and hear more World War II stories, go to greatadventures.info Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
Today's Adventure: With the city of Tor under attack, Tarzan leads the liberated jewel pit slaves in a desperate assault on Ahtea's palace, while Darno and the Shan of Rator battle their way through the city's defenses. As Jeanette Burton and Wong Tai face execution in the Hall of Pantu, Tarzan races against time to reach them before it's too late. Originating Radio Broadcast Date: 1936 Originating from Hollywood Starring Carlton KaDell as Tarzan, Cy Kendall, Dale Nash, Ralph Scott, Barbara Luddy, Victor Rodman, and Jack Lewis To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to greatadventures.info Become one of our Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jenny, Patreon supporter since June 2023. Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
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