Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio
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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.
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: When a gang of teenage thieves becomes involved in a robbery that leaves a railroad detective dead, the boys attract the attention of Slick Laredo, a powerful racketeer who offers them a place in his criminal organization. Meanwhile, David Harding and Harry Peters arrive in Bay City to help authorities combat juvenile delinquency. As they investigate Laredo's activities, they discover that he is using impressionable young criminals to eliminate his underworld rivals. Harding must find a way to break the gang's loyalty to Laredo before more lives are lost.Original Radio Broadcast: April 13, 1950.Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as PetersTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon supporter of the day: Lawrence, Patreon supporter since January 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 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Adventure: A wealthy American, desperate to escape the inevitability of aging, ventures deep into the African jungle in search of a legendary Fountain of Youth. When Tarzan is asked to guide him and his companions through the forbidden territory of the feared Mahumazari tribe, the expedition soon becomes a fight for survival. But the greatest danger may come not from the jungle or its warriors, but from the people on the expedition itself.Originating Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1951Originating from Hollywood Cast:TarzanPierce IngersollBarbara PowersCliff PowersKubwakuThe Elephant of Omdur-MarahTo 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.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, supporting the podcast since November 2018Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Adventure: Eight desperate refugees board a plane in Cuba, hoping to reach the United States and escape their uncertain fate. But their journey takes a horrifying turn when the pilot receives orders to abandon his human cargo thousands of feet above the Caribbean. As David Harding investigates the disappearance, he uncovers a ruthless smuggling operation involving blackmail, betrayal, and a dangerous mastermind who will stop at nothing to protect his business.Original Radio Broadcast: April 11, 1950Originating in New YorkCast:Don McLaughlin as David HardingMandell Kramer as Harry PetersJay Jackson as AnnouncerTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Burke, a Secret Agent-level supporter since March 2026Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Adventure: When a shipment of gold bullion disappears from the Kasanya Railway, Nungo and several warriors from his tribe are accused of the robbery. Tarzan challenges the evidence against them, but a suspicious police chief, a threatening message, and a second gold shipment lead him into a dangerous investigation. Can the Lord of the Jungle uncover the real thieves before the trail turns deadly?Originating Radio Broadcast Date: April 5, 1951Originating from Hollywood Cast:Lamont Johnson as TarzanTo 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.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Stephen, supporting the podcast since July 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Adventure: Harry Peters is critically wounded in a mysterious shooting while interviewing a European scientist working on a secret American government project. As David Harding searches for the gunman, Peters' life hangs in the balance, and Harding must arrange an urgent consultation with a renowned brain surgeon who is traveling through South America. Meanwhile, an unusual clue raises questions about the identity of the attacker and the intended target.Original Radio Broadcast: April 4, 1950Originating in New YorkCast:Don McLaughlin as David HardingMandel Kramer as Harry PetersLeonard L. Bass, directorPaul Milton, writerJesse Crawford, musicPhilip H. Lord, producerJay Jackson, announcerTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Amy Sue, Patreon supporter since April 2026Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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