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Published by Adam Graham
Join host Adam Graham for Counterspy, a series in which David Harding (played by Don McLaughlin) leads the semi-secret organization Counterspy which fought the forces of evil from Nazis and Soviets to everything in between. Host Adam Graham is your guide through this series podcast through the Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio.
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Today's Adventure: David Harding and Harry Peters travel to Switzerland after learning that a notorious international information broker is offering an American atomic scientist—and his knowledge of the nation's nuclear secrets—to the highest bidder. With foreign intelligence agents competing for the scientist's services, Harding must determine whether the scientist has betrayed his country and find a way to prevent America's atomic secrets from falling into enemy hands.Original Radio Broadcast: October 20, 1949Originating in New YorkCast: Don McLaughlin as David Harding Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters Marks B. Loeb, director Palmer Thompson, writer Jesse Crawford, music Philip H. Lord, producer Bob Shepard, announcer 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: Shannon, Patreon supporter since January 2023. 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 series of interstate truck hijackings strikes the Midwest, Counterspy chief David Harding takes over the investigation. The stolen goods are disappearing through an operation that appears to have access to the trucks’ security systems, leaving authorities struggling to catch the thieves. Harding deploys miniature cameras, chemical analysis, and a trail of fluorescent oil to track the stolen shipments—but can his team uncover the mastermind before the hijackings escalate? Original Radio Broadcast: October 13, 1949 Originating in New YorkCast: Don McLaughlin as David Harding Mandell Kramer Ken Lynch as Corney Jackson Beck as Fatso Mark B. Loeb as director Palmer Thompson as dramatist Jesse Crawford as musicalist Phillips H. Lord for Pepsi-Cola To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Patreon Supporter of the Day: Gretchen — Patreon supporter since September 2017 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: CounterSpy chief David Harding investigates a charity racket operating among wealthy members of East Coast society. When a charity organizer connected to the World Refugee Fund is found to be running a fraudulent scheme, Harding sets a trap to uncover the criminal mastermind behind it. His investigation leads to Alfred Babson, a dangerous society figure whose operation involves threats, murder, and carefully timed plans. Harding must expose the racket before Babson can eliminate those who stand in his way. Original Radio Broadcast: October 11, 1949 Originating in New York Cast: Don McLaughlin Mandel Kramer Ken Lynch as Zero 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: Counterspy David Harding and his agents are assigned to protect a foreign envoy visiting the United States to arrange the engraving of government bonds worth three million dollars. When the envoy’s secretary dies under suspicious circumstances and other details raise questions about the man’s identity, Harding begins investigating. The case grows more complicated as he uncovers signs of a scheme involving forged documents and a potentially dangerous financial plot.Original Radio Broadcast: October 6, 1949.Originating in New YorkCast: Don McLaughlin Mandel Kramer 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: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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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
Today's Adventure: After the notorious Professor Emery Horn escapes from death row through an astonishing feat of planning and deception, David Harding and Harry Peters launch a nationwide hunt for the brilliant killer. Realizing conventional police methods won't be enough, Harding instead searches for the one clue Horn can't disguise—his own mind. Original Radio Broadcast: September 1, 1949 Originating from New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Ralph Bell as Professor Emery HornDirected by William M. Sweets Music by Jesse Crawford Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions To subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.info Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jim, Patreon supporter since October 2020 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: Professor Emery Horn has spent years cultivating the reputation of a brilliant but reclusive scientist. When a Counterspy agent arrives to question him about a daring bank robbery, Horn launches an elaborate escape that sets David Harding and Harry Peters on the trail of one of the most dangerous and ingenious criminals they've ever faced. Original Radio Broadcast: August 30, 1949 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Ralph Bell as Professor Emery Horn and Maurice Tarplin. Music by Jesse Crawford. Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions. To subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.info Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Emmett, Patreon supporter since March 2018. 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: After an undercover counterspy agent narrowly survives an assassination attempt, David Harding sends Harry Peters to assume his identity and infiltrate a dangerous espionage ring. As Peters follows a trail of coded messages from Detroit to Memphis and on to New Orleans, he finds himself surrounded by people who may be allies—or assassins. Original Radio Broadcast: August 25, 1949 Originating from New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry PetersDirected by William M. SweetsMusic by Jesse Crawford Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions To subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.info Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Doc, Patreon supporter since May 2019 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: After a daring daylight bank robbery leaves two people dead and several wounded, Counterspy agents launch a citywide manhunt for a ruthless gunman known for taking impossible risks. As the killer fights his way through police roadblocks, waterfront hideouts, and a crowded amusement park, David Harding and his agents race to stop him before more innocent people are caught in the crossfire. Original Radio Broadcast: August 23, 1949 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music). Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions. Sponsored by Pepsi-Cola. To subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.info Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Denise, Patreon supporter since March 2025. 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: Counterspy agents launch an elaborate sting operation to trap the mysterious Manuel Rodriguez, a wealthy Mexican rancher suspected of brokering stolen atomic secrets and international espionage. Posing as crooks who have stolen a valuable uranium compound, Peters and Agent Ella Thomas risk their lives to convince Rodriguez they have something worth killing for. Original Radio Broadcast: August 18, 1949 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters.Also featuring Joan Alexander as Ella Thomas. Directed by William M. Sweets. Music by Jesse Crawford. Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions. To subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.info Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Sean, Patreon supporter since December 2016. 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: When a respected Mexican businessman suddenly reappears at the home of the woman he loves, it is only because a mysterious religious statue he once gave away may now be carrying a deadly secret. As a pair of ruthless spies race to recover it, David Harding and the Counter Spies investigate the theft of radioactive material from a Tennessee atomic plant before it can be smuggled out of the country. Original Radio Broadcast: August 16, 1949 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters.Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music). Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions. To subscribe to this podcast and, go to Great Adventures of Old Time Radio Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at Patreon Patreon Supporter of the Day: Nancy, Patreon supporter since March 2016. Support the show on a one-time basis at Support the Show Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at Listener Survey Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at Instagram Follow us on Twitter Twitter/X
Today's Adventure A smooth-talking con man pitches a powerful crime boss on a new kind of protection racket—one built not on violence, but on rumors capable of destroying major corporations. When businesses begin collapsing under whispered accusations and public panic, CounterSpy chief David Harding races to expose the mastermind behind the scheme before more companies are ruined. Original Radio Broadcast: August 11, 1949 Originating in New York Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as PetersAlso featuring Rosa Rio. Directed by William M. Sweets. To subscribe to this podcast and, go to Great Adventures of Old Time Radio Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at Patreon Patreon Supporter of the Day: RB, Patreon supporter since September 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at Support the Show Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at Listener Survey Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at Instagram Follow us on Twitter Twitter/X
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