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Old Time Radio Adventure — Now Hear This: "Fire At Sea 1st Show" (1951) | Full Episode Apr 09, 2026

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When a fire breaks out at sea, every second counts — and every sailor is tested. Now Hear This was NBC's gripping naval adventure drama, produced with the Navy Recruiting Service in 1951. Narrated by Boats, a weathered salt who knew the Navy from stem to stern, each episode brought real stories of courage, danger, and duty to Sunday afternoon radio. This premiere episode drops listeners into one of the most feared emergencies in naval life, where the crew's training, nerve, and loyalty to each other are all that stand between survival and disaster. 🎧 Hundreds more classic radio shows free at https://www.vintageradioshows.com 📱 Listen anywhere with the Vintage Radio app for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio/id455577974

Old Time Radio Detective — Richard Diamond: "The George Lexington Case" (1950) | Full Episode Apr 02, 2026

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Step into the world of Richard Diamond, Private Detective — the sharp-witted, wisecracking former New York cop turned private eye created by Blake Edwards and brought to life by Dick Powell. In The George Lexington Case, Diamond finds himself tangled in a murder investigation where nothing is quite what it seems. With his trademark blend of tough-guy instincts and sardonic charm, Diamond works the angles, trades jabs with the police, and closes in on a killer. 🎧 Hundreds more classic radio shows free at https://www.vintageradioshows.com 📱 Listen anywhere with the Vintage Radio app for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio/id455577974

Old Time Radio Detective — Philip Marlowe: "The Black Halo" (1949) | Full Episode Mar 09, 2026

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Philip Marlowe was a classic American radio detective drama series based on the hard-boiled private investigator character created by Raymond Chandler, featuring the cynical yet principled private eye navigating the dark streets of Los Angeles with noir atmosphere and sophisticated dialogue. In "The Black Halo," episode 16 that originally aired on January 15, 1949, private detective Philip Marlowe becomes entangled in a case involving deception, murder, and moral ambiguity as he uncovers layers of corruption and betrayal while navigating the dangerous criminal underworld of Los Angeles. 🎧 Hundreds more classic radio shows free at https://www.vintageradioshows.com 📱 Listen anywhere with the Vintage Radio app for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio/id455577974

Old Time Radio Detective — Boston Blackie: "Lighthouse Ghost" (1947) | Full Episode Mar 08, 2026

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Boston Blackie was a popular radio drama series featuring Horatio 'Boston' Blackie, a former jewel thief turned amateur detective who used his criminal knowledge to help solve crimes. In "Lighthouse Ghost," episode 139 that originally aired on September 10, 1947, Boston Blackie investigates supernatural occurrences at a lighthouse. When reports of ghostly apparitions and mysterious happenings reach his attention, Blackie applies his detective skills to uncover the truth behind the alleged haunting. As typical of the series, what appears to be supernatural turns out to have a very human explanation, likely involving criminal activity concealed behind ghostly manifestations. 🎧 Hundreds more classic radio shows free at https://www.vintageradioshows.com 📱 Listen anywhere with the Vintage Radio app for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio/id455577974

Old Time Radio Detective — Sherlock Holmes: "The Elusive Agent Part 3" (1949) | Full Episode Mar 07, 2026

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Sherlock Holmes Stanley was a radio drama series that brought Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective stories to life during the golden age of radio. In this third installment of "The Adventure of the Elusive Agent" that aired on April 4, 1949, the complex case continues involving a mysterious agent whose identity and motives have proven difficult to uncover. The episode features Holmes' methodical approach to solving the puzzle with Watson's assistance, set in atmospheric Victorian London with fog-shrouded streets and the cozy quarters at 221B Baker Street. 🎧 Hundreds more classic radio shows free at https://www.vintageradioshows.com 📱 Listen anywhere with the Vintage Radio app for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio/id455577974

Old Time Radio Detective — Barrie Craig: "Corpse on Delivery" (1951) | Full Episode Mar 06, 2026

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Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator was a hard-boiled detective radio drama series that aired from 1951 to 1955, following the adventures of a tough private investigator working the mean streets of New York City. In "Corpse on Delivery," originally aired on October 31, 1951, Craig becomes entangled in a macabre Halloween case when a dead body is mysteriously delivered to an unexpected location. The episode combines murder mystery with supernatural overtones as Craig navigates through a web of deception and danger, investigating the circumstances surrounding the corpse's unusual delivery method while uncovering a sinister plot that puts his own life at risk. 🎧 Hundreds more classic radio shows free at https://www.vintageradioshows.com 📱 Listen anywhere with the Vintage Radio app for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio/id455577974

Old Time Radio Detective — Ellery Queen: "The Scarecrow And The Snowman" (1944) | Full Episode Mar 05, 2026

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Ellery Queen was a popular American radio mystery series that aired from 1939 to 1948, featuring master detective Ellery Queen solving complex murder mysteries using logical deduction. "The Scarecrow And The Snowman" originally aired on January 20, 1944, presenting a winter-themed mystery involving elements related to the titular scarecrow and snowman. This episode features Queen's methodical investigation and the signature 'Challenge to the Listener' segment where audiences were invited to solve the mystery alongside the detective. 🎧 Hundreds more classic radio shows free at https://www.vintageradioshows.com 📱 Listen anywhere with the Vintage Radio app for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio/id455577974

Old Time Radio Western — Gunsmoke: "Livvies Loss" (1958) | Full Episode Mar 04, 2026

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Gunsmoke was one of the longest-running radio drama series in American broadcasting history, set in Dodge City, Kansas, during the 1870s, following Marshal Matt Dillon as he maintained law and order in the rough frontier town. In this episode "Livvies Loss" (episode 314, originally aired April 13, 1958), the series explores a personal tragedy or significant loss experienced by a character named Livvie, reflecting Gunsmoke's trademark approach of examining the human cost of frontier life and dealing with themes of grief, resilience, and the harsh realities of life in the Old West. 🎧 Hundreds more classic radio shows free at https://www.vintageradioshows.com 📱 Listen anywhere with the Vintage Radio app for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio/id455577974

Old Time Radio Detective — Nero Wolfe: "The Final Page" (1951) | Full Episode Mar 03, 2026

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The Adventures of Nero Wolfe was a radio mystery series featuring the brilliant, eccentric detective Nero Wolfe and his assistant Archie Goodwin. In "The Final Page," episode 22 that originally aired March 23, 1951, Nero Wolfe tackles another intricate mystery from his New York brownstone. This episode showcases the classic dynamic between the sedentary genius Wolfe and his energetic assistant as they work together to uncover the truth behind a complex web of suspects and motives, requiring Wolfe's exceptional deductive powers and Archie's legwork to solve another puzzling crime. 🎧 Hundreds more classic radio shows free at https://www.vintageradioshows.com 📱 Listen anywhere with the Vintage Radio app for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio/id455577974

Old Time Radio Western — Gunsmoke: "Chester's Choice" (1958) | Full Episode Mar 02, 2026

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Gunsmoke was one of the longest-running and most popular radio drama series in American broadcasting history, set in Dodge City, Kansas during the 1870s, following U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon as he maintained law and order in the rough frontier town. In "Chester's Choice," episode 326 that originally aired July 6, 1958, Chester Proudfoot faces a difficult personal decision that tests his loyalty and moral compass, exploring themes of duty, friendship, and the complex moral decisions that define character in the Old West. 🎧 Hundreds more classic radio shows free at https://www.vintageradioshows.com 📱 Listen anywhere with the Vintage Radio app for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-radio/id455577974

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