Rare Detectives of Old Time Radio

About Rare Detectives of Old Time Radio

Are you ready for some rare detective programs? You may have heard of the Saint, but what about the Judge or Crime Correspondent? You may have heard of Rocky Jordan, but what about the Cases of Mr. Ace? This podcast contains a mix of programs that never made it past the audition and shows that aired for a while, but only an episode or two survived the ravages of time. So sit back, relax, and meet some detectives you never heard of before in long-forgotten tales of mystery, guided by your host Adam Graham. Note: These were originally presented as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast feed.

Publisher

Adam Graham

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Mar 2014

Latest episode

20 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Jun 2025

   Here Comes McBride

   Rex McBride investigates a murder after being accused of the crime while searching for a missing necklace, revealing the dark side of hidden treasures.

2. 

   13 Jun 2025

   Johnny Fletcher: The Navy Colt

   A grifter becomes a murder suspect after a dollar-store punch leads to unexpected consequences, revealing the dark side of easy money in this episode.

3. 

   6 Jun 2025

   Miss Pinkerton Incorporated

   A young female law student inherits a detective agency and takes on a job guarding a priceless emerald, revealing the challenges she faces in solving the case.

Who has been a guest on Rare Detectives of Old Time Radio

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Betty Lou Gerson
• Virginia Payne
• Mark Stevens
• Howard Culver
• Joan Banks

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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

Quality

23

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.