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Being part of the Baby Boomer Generation often means a love for classic detective stories. We are always looking for a detective who understands our unique tastes and needs. Detectives are tasked with solving mysteries. So we have food detectives, investment detectives, data detectives, environment detectives, health detectives, marketing detectives and of course police detectives and their many stories that have fascinated us over our lifetimes. Our experts in this area of the site touch on detective stories that affect our lives and curiosity.
A successful detective must possess a keen analytical mind, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills. These abilities help them piece together puzzles and effectively convey their findings. Police detectives, are employed by government agencies. They focus on criminal cases ranging from thefts to homicides, working under the jurisdiction of their respective legal systems. Private detectives, or private investigators (PIs), work for private citizens or corporations. Unlike their public counterparts, PIs handle a variety of cases like infidelity, missing persons, and corporate fraud without police authority.
So in a sense, we are all detectives as we solve the mysteries in our lives both personal and professional. Our work as we investigate our passion projects may be complex and often misunderstood, but what all of us do whether we are professional detectives or detectives driven by curiosity, is undeniably essential to societal order.
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Today's Mystery: Mike is hired to investigate a charity grifter, and then his client is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 4, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives…
Today's Mystery: Mike is hired to investigate a charity grifter, and then his client is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 4, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; …
Today's Mystery: Mike is hired to investigate a charity grifter, and then his client is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 4, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the DaySupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://inst…
Adam Graham
October 21, 2024 
This week, we look back at our first week of podcasts from 2009, with Adam's current extended thoughts on each episode and reaction to his own commentar. Original Podcast Release Date: October 26, 2009Dan Holiday tries to jumpstart his writing career through an ad in a newspaper. His first letter i…
This week, we look back at our first week of podcasts from 2009, with Adam's current extended thoughts on each episode and reaction to his own commentar. Original Podcast Release Date: October 26, 20…
This week, we look back at our first week of podcasts from 2009, with Adam's current extended thoughts on each episode and reaction to his own commentar. Original Podcast Release Date: October 26, 2009Dan Holiday tries to jumpstart his writing career through an ad in a newspaper. His first letter is from a woman who tells Dan she’s being blackmailed.Original Radio Air Date: October 17, 1947Originating in HollywoodStarring: Alan Ladd as Dan Holiday; Sylvia Picker as SuzieOriginal Podcast Release Date: October 27, 2009Pat Novak is hired to frighten a man named Dixie Gillian, but when an empty…
Adam Graham
October 20, 2024 Are You a Detective Being part of the Baby Boomer generation often means a love for classic detective stories. We are always looking for a detective who understands our unique tastes and needs. Detectives are tasked with solving mysteries. So we have food detectives, investment detectives, data det…
Are You a Detective Being part of the Baby Boomer generation often means a love for classic detective stories. We are always looking for a detective who understands our unique tastes and needs. Detec…
Are You a Detective Being part of the Baby Boomer generation often means a love for classic detective stories. We are always looking for a detective who understands our unique tastes and needs. Detectives are tasked with solving mysteries. So we have food detectives, investment detectives, data detectives, environment detectives, health detectives, marketing detectives and of course police detectives and their many stories that have fascinated us over our lifetimes. Our experts in this area of the site touch on detective stories that affect our lives and curiosity.A successful detective m…
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a check forger who's been passing checks at small businesses.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb Butterfi…
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a check forger who's been passing checks at small businesses.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jac…
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a check forger who's been passing checks at small businesses.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: April, Patreon supporter since February 2017.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey a…
Adam Graham
October 19, 2024 
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Birmingham, Alabama to investigate the theft of a rare Confederate coin.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Eleanor Audley; Herb Ellis; Herb Vigran; Forrest Lewis; Vic PerrinWhen …
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Birmingham, Alabama to investigate the theft of a rare Confederate coin.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Jo…
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Birmingham, Alabama to investigate the theft of a rare Confederate coin.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Eleanor Audley; Herb Ellis; Herb Vigran; Forrest Lewis; Vic PerrinWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kellie, Patreon Supporter since September 2018Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a …
Adam Graham
October 18, 2024 
Today's Mystery: While on a train, a beautiful bracelet appears in the Norths' compartment, and then disappears.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Sometime in 1943Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreo…
Today's Mystery: While on a train, a beautiful bracelet appears in the Norths' compartment, and then disappears.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Sometime in 1943Originating from New York CityStarring: J…
Today's Mystery: While on a train, a beautiful bracelet appears in the Norths' compartment, and then disappears.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Sometime in 1943Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Sergey, Patreon Supporter since May 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us …
Adam Graham
October 17, 2024 
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when a man is found dead in a movie theater seat.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Gino Tartaglia; Junius Matthews; Mary Jane Croft; Paul Dubov; Herbert Rawlin…
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when a man is found dead in a movie theater seat.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clo…
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when a man is found dead in a movie theater seat.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Gino Tartaglia; Junius Matthews; Mary Jane Croft; Paul Dubov; Herbert Rawlinson; Joyce McCluskey; Joe ForteSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Stephen, Patreon Supporter since July 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Ida…
Adam Graham
October 16, 2024 
Today's Mystery: Captain Drummond tries to remember how he got into a dangerous situation with a life on the line. It all started with a mysterious woman showing up in his compartment on an East-bound train.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 9, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring: Ned Wever as Bull…
Today's Mystery: Captain Drummond tries to remember how he got into a dangerous situation with a life on the line. It all started with a mysterious woman showing up in his compartment on an East-bound…
Today's Mystery: Captain Drummond tries to remember how he got into a dangerous situation with a life on the line. It all started with a mysterious woman showing up in his compartment on an East-bound train.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 9, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as DennySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Alana, Patreon supporter since September 2015.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, B…
Adam Graham
October 15, 2024 
Episode Highlights:Guest Introduction:Featuring Jim Berkenstadt, renowned as the “rock and roll detective.”Discussion on his expertise with iconic musicians and deep dives into music history.The Power of Music:Exploration of how music, particularly by The Beatles and Nirvana, profoundly influen…
Episode Highlights:Guest Introduction:Featuring Jim Berkenstadt, renowned as the “rock and roll detective.”Discussion on his expertise with iconic musicians and deep dives into music history.The …
Episode Highlights:Guest Introduction:Featuring Jim Berkenstadt, renowned as the “rock and roll detective.”Discussion on his expertise with iconic musicians and deep dives into music history.The Power of Music:Exploration of how music, particularly by The Beatles and Nirvana, profoundly influences memory and emotions.“Nevermind” and Nirvana:Insight into Berkenstadt book “Nevermind,” chronicling Nirvana’s early days and collaboration with producer Butch Vig.The album’s pivotal role in shaping the 1990s grunge movement.Kurt Cobain’s Legacy:Addressing conspiracy theories arou…
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October 14, 2024 Today's Mystery: A blackmailer is killed after the fiancé of a victim confronts him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1951Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon, Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett, Mandel Kramer, Maurice TarplinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetect…
Today's Mystery: A blackmailer is killed after the fiancé of a victim confronts him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1951Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon, Chuck Webste…
Today's Mystery: A blackmailer is killed after the fiancé of a victim confronts him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1951Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon, Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett, Mandel Kramer, Maurice TarplinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Greg, Patreon supporter since February 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208…
Adam Graham
October 14, 2024 
