Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio

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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  Episode #127

  Tarzan: The End of the World (A0127)

  Sep 29, 202632 minS1

  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

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  Episode #126

  Counterspy: The Genuine Counterfeit (A0126)

  Sep 26, 202636 minS1

  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 McLaughlin Mandel Kramer 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: 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

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  Episode #125

  Tarzan: The Female of the Species (A0125)

  Sep 22, 202631 minS1

  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

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  Episode #124

  Counterspy: The Sweepstakes Murder (A0124)

  Sep 19, 202633 minS1

  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 Harding Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters Maurice Tarplin as one of the criminals (probable identification) Leonard L. Bass, director Jesse Crawford, music Philip H. Lord, producer 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: 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 s Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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  Episode #123

  Tarzan: Tarzan and the Coward (A0123)

  Sep 15, 202633 minS1

  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

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