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Old Time Detective Radio | Old Time Radio

By: Old Time Retro Radio
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Old Time Detective Radio brings you classic radio crime dramas from the golden age of broadcasting. Step into a world of shadowy streets, hardboiled detectives, dangerous criminals, and suspenseful investigations where every clue matters and every voice tells a story.

Featuring fully restored episodes from legendary Old Time Radio series, this podcast explores mysteries, murders, and investigations as they were originally heard on the airwaves from the nineteen thirties through the nineteen fifties. These timeless programs showcase sharp writing, atmospheric sound design, and unforgettable performances that defined detective storytelling long before television.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of classic radio or discovering these stories for the first time, Old Time Detective Radio offers immersive, authentic crime dramas designed for focused listening, late nights, and lovers of vintage mystery.

🎧 Fully restored and professionally curated from public domain collections.

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Episodes
  • Dragnet Big Heel [episode 257] Broadcast 7/20/1954

    Dragnet Big Heel [episode 257] Broadcast 7/20/1954
    Jan 27 2026
    https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Heel [episode 257] Broadcast 7/20/1954, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater
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    26 mins
  • Dragnet Big Blonde [episode 314] Broadcast 8/23/1955

    Dragnet Big Blonde [episode 314] Broadcast 8/23/1955
    Jan 21 2026
    https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Blonde [episode 314] Broadcast 8/23/1955, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater
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    25 mins
  • Dragnet Big Shirt [episode 180] Broadcast 11/30/1952

    Dragnet Big Shirt [episode 180] Broadcast 11/30/1952
    Jan 21 2026
    https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com This episode features Old Time Detective Radio - Dragnet Big Shirt [episode 180] Broadcast 11/30/1952, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater
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    29 mins
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