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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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Tarzan: Tarzan and the Killer (A0131)

2026/10/13

Today's Adventure: When a series of brutal robberies and savage beatings terrorizes the countryside near Luanda, Tarzan is stunned to discover that he is the prime suspect. Accused of crimes he did not commit, the Lord of the Jungle must escape prison and track down the man impersonating him. But with a dangerous giant known as the Killer and the ruthless Herbert Graves plotting against him, can Tarzan clear his name before the hunt for him turns deadly? Originating Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Cast: Lamont Johnson as Tarzan Ed Max as the Killer 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: Robert — Patreon supporter since August 2016 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

Counterspy: The High-Class Hijacker (A0130)

2026/10/10

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 HardingMandell KramerKen Lynch as CorneyJackson Beck as FatsoMark B. Loeb as directorPalmer Thompson as dramatistJesse Crawford as musicalistPhillips H. Lord for Pepsi-ColaTo 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

Tarzan: Across a Continent (A0129)

2026/10/06

Today's Adventure: Tarzan arrives in the dangerous African port city of Becorata seeking agricultural advice from government advisor Eric Von Horn. But his questions soon put him in the middle of a far more dangerous situation. When a mysterious woman named Gabrielle becomes the target of a deadly plot, Tarzan finds himself racing through the African jungle with her in his arms—and with armed pursuers closing in behind them. Originating Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring Lamont Johnson as Tarzan Cast: Gabrielle ("Gabby")Eric Von HornCaptain DoupéeCarsonAlakTo 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: Carissa, Patreon supporter since March 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

CounterSpy: The Society Swindler (A0128)

2026/10/03

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 McLaughlinMandel KramerKen Lynch as ZeroTo 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

Tarzan: The End of the World (A0127)

2026/09/29

Today's Mystery: Tarzan encounters a mysterious crisis when the Nagalia tribe becomes convinced that the end of the world is near. As fear spreads through the jungle and the tribe abandons its former beliefs, Tarzan sets out to discover who is behind the strange prophecy. His investigation uncovers a sinister scheme involving stolen treasure, deception, and a mysterious magician known as Zaker the Great. But when Tarzan himself becomes the target of Zaker's plan, he must find a way to overcome a deadly threat and protect the people of the jungle. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 1, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: John Todd 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: Laura, Patreon supporter since June 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

Counterspy: The Genuine Counterfeit (A0126)

2026/09/26

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 York Cast: Don McLaughlinMandel KramerTo 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

Tarzan: The Female of the Species (A0125)

2026/09/22

Today's Mystery: Tarzan is asked to help when young men from a Senegalese village begin mysteriously disappearing, with no signs of struggle or evidence of who is taking them. Traveling with Mirabo to investigate, Tarzan encounters a strange, haunting melody that appears to have a powerful effect on those who hear it. His search leads him deep into the jungle, where he discovers a hidden city and a dangerous mystery surrounding the fate of the missing men. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 22, 1951. Originating from the Jungle of Africa 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: Mick, Patreon supporter since June 2015 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

Counterspy: The Sweepstakes Murder (A0124)

2026/09/19

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 HardingMandel Kramer as Harry PetersMaurice Tarplin as one of the criminals (probable identification)Leonard L. Bass, directorJesse Crawford, musicPhilip H. Lord, producerTo 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 sFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Tarzan: Tarzan and the Coward (A0123)

2026/09/15

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

Counterspy: Vicious Visitor (A0122)

2026/09/12

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

Tarzan: Black Gold of Africa (A0121)

2026/09/08

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

Counterspy: Visiting Vultures (A0120)

2026/09/05

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

Tarzan: Tarzan and the Siren of Omdur Mara (A0119)

2026/09/01

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

Counterspy: The Postal Pirates, Part Two (A0118)

2026/08/29

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

Tarzan: The Manumea (A0117)

2026/08/26

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

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ZoeThePurple 2025/08/16

Clear Window into History

This show is great for those who are nerds interested in stories and the ways in which humans tell stories. In addition, if you are a fan of The Thri...

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