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Adam Graham continues his journey through Old Time Radio Detective programs from their first available adventure to their final bow in Seasons 4-6 which were released between 2012 and 2015, featuring nearly 1,000 Old Time Radio episodes. You can listen to the current podcast feed of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio here.

Picking up where we left off at the end of Volume 1, Volume 2 begins by continuing the Adventures of Frank Race, The Fat Man, Let George Do It, Sherlock Holmes (with John Stanley and later John Gielgud) and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar with John Lund.

In this volume, we’ll hear these Golden Age Radio Classics:

• Bob Bailey taking over as Yours Truly Johnny Dollar in exciting serials and then in thrilling half hour episodes.
• The legal mystery series from the mind of Erle Stanley Gardener A Life in Your Hands
• Cases of Mr. Ace Starring George Raft
• The International Mystery series Mr. I.A. Moto
• The adventures of crime-solving lawyer John J. Malone in The Amazing Mr. Malone and Murder and Mr. Malone
• The greatest of all manhunters Nick Carter, Master Detective
• The police procedural classic The Line-Up
• An antiques dealer and amateur detectives opens The Casebook of Gregory Hood
• 1930s Crimefightint Action with Police Headquarters
• The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring both Van Heflin and Gerald Mohr
• 1930s Crime-solving Action with Police Headquarters
• Manhunt featuring a police criminologist who is smarter than the detectives and doesn’t mind showing it every chance he gets!
• Half-doctor, Half Detective, all lovable responsible adult. Dr, Tim, Detective is assisted in solving crimes by a couple of kids who he instructs in important lessons in science and medicine.
• Tales of Scotland Yard Inspector Peter Black and his Pursuit of Justice
• Pat Novak for Hire is back for a second run through his hard-boiled adventures to contrast with the other Jack Webb show that ran concurrently for a weeks.
• We begin our journey through the landmark radio program Dragnet starring Webb as the rules for police dramas are rewritten.
• Vincent Price stars as the Saint, the modern Robin Hood of Crime
• Easy Money tells of a magician-turned-detective who exposes con games.
• Dane Clark stars as a New York Private Eye in Crime and Peter Chambers
• Ellery Queen challenges you to match wits with him in amazing puzzle mysteries.
• The first radio incarnation of Michael Shayne starring Wally Maher as a Bay Area Private Detective
• A Chicago-based Criminologist uses psychology to solve crimes in The Crime Files of Flammond

Also listen to even more obscure series such as Homicide O’Kane, Here Comes McBride, Miss Pinkerton Incorporated, A Johnny Fletcher Mystery, Police Blotter, Call the Police, The Big Guy, The Man from Homicide, and Hearthstone of the Death Squad.

Also listen for specials starring Orson Welles, Adolph Menjous, Gregory Peck, Dick Powell, Robert Montgomery, and William Bendix as we feature adaptations of Philip Marlowe Movies, Raymond Chandler short stories, and Edgar Allen Poe’s Detective Auguste Dupin.

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“Songminer” is a modern music folklore podcast hosted by musician and songwriter Alaska Reid.

It’s a nuanced examination of the in-between, the grit, the magic, the happenstance of writing and inspiration. Reid explores with fellow musicians and writers their creative mindset and how they combine their reality with the imaginative world of writing.

Host Adam Graham makes his second journey through every episode of Dragnet as well as quite a few bonus episodes and programs.

In the tapestry of American entertainment, Red Skelton threads a vibrant color of joy. His journey with NBC began in 1939, a time when radio was the hearth around which America gathered. Sponsored by Avalon Cigarettes, Skelton’s voice became a familiar comfort with “Avalon Time.” As the world braced for change, on October 7, 1941, Skelton offered a new respite, “The Raleigh Cigarette Program.” Here, he wove together a patchwork of characters, each unique in their follies and affections, from the lovably disoriented Cauliflower McPugg to the ever inebriated Willie Lump-Lump.One could hear the laughter of a nation in Junior’s catchphrase, “I dood it!” — a phrase that wiggled its way into the very lexicon of America. There was the crafty San Fernando Red, with his peculiar seagull companions, Gertrude and Heathcliffe, and the endearing Clem Kadiddlehopper, whose naiveté often outshone the glitter of high society, much to the chagrin of his cynical father.In those times of global unrest, Skelton’s show became a vessel for unity, aiding the war effort by selling bonds, and graced by the Nelson family and the melodic waves of the Ozzie Nelson Orchestra.Yet, the laughter paused in March 1944 when duty called Skelton to serve. Despite a trying time overseas that challenged his spirits, he returned with his humor unscathed, remarking with a chuckle, “I was the only celebrity who went in and came out a private.”The show’s heartbeats resumed on December 4, 1945, with Skelton breathing life into new follies and characters. The show blossomed with the voices of Lurene Tuttle and Verna Felton, the orchestral talents of David Forrester and David Rose, and the vocals of Anita Ellis, before its final curtain in 1949.As time marches on, an irony unfurls: though Skelton’s television legacy casts a long shadow, it’s the echoes of his radio days that now find a way into the eager hands of nostalgia seekers, a testament to the enduring allure of a voice and a spirit that captivated a nation.

Welcome to “I Witness,” where every sound tells a story and every moment holds a mystery waiting to be uncovered. Join us on a journey into the heart of intrigue and investigation, where our team of relentless investigators leaves no stone unturned in their pursuit of truth.
In this gripping audio drama, listeners will be transported into a world of suspense, as each episode unravels a new case that challenges perceptions and tests the limits of imagination. From unsolved crimes to unexplained phenomena, “I Witness” explores the depths of human curiosity and the relentless pursuit of justice.
With immersive sound design and captivating storytelling, “I Witness” sets a new standard for audio entertainment, offering listeners an unforgettable experience that will keep them on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Prepare to be captivated, prepare to be amazed, prepare to become an eyewitness to the extraordinary. This is “I Witness.”

Voice talent and voice over artists breathe life into the media we consume and I want to learn what inspires them, what lured them to the microphone, and what they themselves have learned along the way in this mighty journey we all share.

Join us for an extraordinary deep dive inside the most transformative decade on Broadway through gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers – shows that changed the history of the American theater. Host Michael Riedel, author of the best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, has created a companion podcast featuring his never-before-heard, taped audio interviews with legendary artists from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, and so many more.
Michael presents the drama behind the decade’s mega-hits and shocking flops, bringing readers into high-stakes premieres, fraught rehearsals, tough contract negotiations, intense Tony Award battles, and more. From the bitter feuds to the surprising collaborations, all the intrigue of a revolutionary era in the Theater District is packed into Singular Sensation. Broadway has triumphs and disasters, but the show always goes on.
Visit http://bpn.fm/singularsensation for early episode access, to learn more, and be sure to get the book here: https://amzn.to/4cNdfO3

Harlem and Moscow is an audio drama based on the true story of the Harlem Renaissance in the Soviet Union.  This audio podcast immerses you in the journey as you travel to the other side of the world and back again with America’s best-kept literary secret.
In 1932, a group of Harlem Renaissance artists and activists traveled to Moscow to make a film on racism in America that would start a revolution.
Among them was up-and-coming writer Dorothy West, who was looking for a break in her acting career and the chance to connect with famed writer Langston Hughes.
Dorothy West recounts her year in the Soviet Union, recalling the hookups, heartbreaks, and lessons learned along the way.