Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio

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Choice Classic Radio brings to you old time radio’s greatest detectives! Each day we feature a program chosen from the most popular shows of the period. So sit back and enjoy the best detectives The Golden Age of Radio has to offer! Our current lineup Monday: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar & Richard Diamond, Private Detective Tuesday: Dragnet & Johnny Madero, Pier 23 Wednesday: Broadway Is My Beat & Dangerous Assignment Thursday: The Falcon & The Shadow Friday: Sherlock Holmes Saturday: Pat Novak for Hire & Boston Blackie Sunday: This Is Your FBI & The Saint Please rate us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Thanks for listening!

Episodes(40 episodes)

Boston Blackie: Atkins, Jewel Thief 12/06/1945

Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, which aired from 1944 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled "Atkins, Jewel Thief.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: May 2, 2026Duration: 28m 10s

Philo Vance: The Blue Lady Murder Case 09/14/1948

Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, which aired from 1943 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Blue Lady Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: May 2, 2026Duration: 26m 54s

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Genuine Guarnarius 11/16/1946 (Conway & Bruce)

Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Adventure of the Genuine Guarnarius.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: May 1, 2026Duration: 29m 34s

Sherlock Holmes: The Singular Adventure of the Dying Schoolboys

Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Singular Adventure of the Dying Schoolboys.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: May 1, 2026Duration: 29m 19s

The Shadow: The Old People 06/26/1938

Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, which aired from 1937 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Old People.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 30, 2026Duration: 29m 46s

Rocky Fortune: Murder on the Aisle 11/24/1953

Choice Classic Radio presents Rocky Fortune, featuring today’s episode titled “Murder on the Aisle.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 30, 2026Duration: 25m 3s

Dangerous Assignment: Death Drums 08/09/1950

Choice Classic Radio presents to you Dangerous Assignment, which aired from 1949 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled “Death Drums.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 29, 2026Duration: 29m 30s

Broadway Is My Beat: The Alice Mayo Murder Case 05/24/1952

Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Alice Mayo Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 29, 2026Duration: 28m 0s

Michael Shayne: The Left-Handed Clue 04/16/1945

Choice Classic Radio presents Michael Shayne, featuring today’s episode titled “The Left-Handed Clue.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 28, 2026Duration: 29m 59s

Dragnet: The Big Bobo 07/19/1955

Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Bobo.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 28, 2026Duration: 29m 17s

Richard Diamond, Private Detective: Butchers and Protection Racket 01/07/1950

Choice Classic Radio presents to you Richard Diamond Private Detective, which aired from 1949 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "Butchers and Protection Racket.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 27, 2026Duration: 29m 44s

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Merry-Go-Round Matter 01/31/1960

Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, which aired from 1949 to 1962. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Merry-Go-Round Matter.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 27, 2026Duration: 25m 12s

The Saint: The Dame on the Doorstep 11/12/1950

Choice Classic Radio presents The Saint, which aired from 1945 to 1951. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Dame on the Doorstep.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 26, 2026Duration: 28m 40s

This Is Your FBI: The Surplus Swindle 06/28/1946

Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, which aired from 1945 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Surplus Swindle.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 26, 2026Duration: 30m 5s

Boston Blackie: Simmons Construction Murder 11/29/1945

Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, which aired from 1944 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled "Simmons Construction Murder.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 25, 2026Duration: 28m 56s

Philo Vance: The Midget Murder Case 09/07/1948

Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, which aired from 1943 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Midget Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 25, 2026Duration: 26m 56s

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Original Hamlet 11/02/1946

Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Adventure of the Original Hamlet.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 24, 2026Duration: 29m 23s

Sherlock Holmes: The Clue of the Hungry Cat 10/27/1946 (Conway &. Bruce)

Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Clue of the Hungry Cat.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 24, 2026Duration: 28m 47s

The Shadow: The Tomb of Terror 06/19/1938

Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, which aired from 1937 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Tomb of Terror.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 23, 2026Duration: 29m 34s

Rocky Fortune: Some Cat's Killed the Canary 11/17/1953

Choice Classic Radio presents Rocky Fortune, featuring today’s episode titled “Some Cat's Killed the Canary.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Published: Apr 23, 2026Duration: 24m 30s