Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio

About 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.

Publisher

Adam Graham|Adventure Old Time Radio Podcaster

Category

arts · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jul 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

132 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Tarzan: Tarzan and the Killer (A0131)

   Today's Adventure: When a series of brutal robberies and savage beatings terrorizes the countryside near Luanda, Tarzan is stunned to discover that he is the prime suspect. Accused of crimes he did not commit, the Lord of the Jungle must escape prison and track down the man impersonating him. But with a dangerous giant known as the Killer and the ruthless Herbert Graves plotting against him, can Tarzan clear his name before the hunt for him turns deadly? Originating Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Cast: Lamont Johnson as Tarzan Ed Max as the Killer To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/ (https://greatadventures.info/) Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net (https://patreon.greatdetectives.net) Patreon Supporter of the Day:  Robert — Patreon supporter since August 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. (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 (http://survey.greatdetectives.net/) Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives (http://instagram.com/greatdetectives) Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives (http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives)

2. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Counterspy: The High-Class Hijacker (A0130)

   Today's Adventure: When a series of interstate truck hijackings strikes the Midwest, Counterspy chief David Harding takes over the investigation. The stolen goods are disappearing through an operation that appears to have access to the trucks’ security systems, leaving authorities struggling to catch the thieves. Harding deploys miniature cameras, chemical analysis, and a trail of fluorescent oil to track the stolen shipments—but can his team uncover the mastermind before the hijackings escalate? Original Radio Broadcast: October 13, 1949 Originating in New YorkCast: Don McLaughlin as David Harding Mandell Kramer Ken Lynch as Corney Jackson Beck as Fatso Mark B. Loeb as director Palmer Thompson as dramatist Jesse Crawford as musicalist Phillips H. Lord for Pepsi-Cola To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ (https://greatadventures.info/) Patreon Supporter of the Day: Gretchen — Patreon supporter since September 2017 Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net (https://patreon.greatdetectives.net) Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. (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 (http://survey.greatdetectives.net/) Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives (http://instagram.com/greatdetectives) Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives (http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives)

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Tarzan: Across a Continent (A0129)

   Today's Adventure: Tarzan arrives in the dangerous African port city of Becorata seeking agricultural advice from government advisor Eric Von Horn. But his questions soon put him in the middle of a far more dangerous situation. When a mysterious woman named Gabrielle becomes the target of a deadly plot, Tarzan finds himself racing through the African jungle with her in his arms—and with armed pursuers closing in behind them. Originating Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring Lamont Johnson as Tarzan Cast: Gabrielle ("Gabby") Eric Von Horn Captain Doupée Carson Alak To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Tarzan go to https://greatadventures.info/ (https://greatadventures.info/) Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net (https://patreon.greatdetectives.net) Patreon Supporter of the Day: Carissa, Patreon supporter since March Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. (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 (http://survey.greatdetectives.net/) Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives (http://instagram.com/greatdetectives) Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives (http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

87

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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