Best Dragnet Podcasts (2025)

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The Sullivan Kidnapping 35:08

1d ago35:08

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Original Release Date: May 27, 2007 Joe and Ben try and catch a kidnapper known as The Wolf. Dedicated to the memory of Sgt. Lee Newbill of the Moscow (ID) Police Department who died in the line of duty: May 19, 2007. Original Air Date: September 10, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis a…

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A_-_Woman_Murdered_And_Mutilated 28:53

4d ago28:53

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A_-_Woman_Murdered_And_Mutilated

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Myra the Redhead 34:14

5d ago34:14

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Original Release Date: May 20, 2007 Joe and Ben try to get to the root of a car theft ring that’s pulled off more than 250 jobs in the past few months. Original Air Date: September 1, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Gra…

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Police Academy 31:54

9d ago31:54

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Original Release Date: May 14, 2007 Joe and Ben search for a gang of robbers while of Joe’s Army buddies joins the police force. Original Air Date: August 25, 1949 Support the show monthly at 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,…

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Benny_Trousel_Murdered 29:57

11d ago29:57

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Benny_Trousel_Murdered

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16 Jewelry Thefts 34:43

11d ago34:43

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Original Release Date: May 6, 2007 Friday and Romero search for a jewel thief’s hidden loot. Original Air Date: August 18, 1949 Support the show monthly at 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 surve…

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Woman Murdered and Mutilated 34:12

15d ago34:12

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Original Release Date: April 28, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the trail of a psychotic serial killer. Original Air Date: August 11, 1949 Support the show monthly at 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 …

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Missing_Person__Juanita_Lasky 29:10

18d ago29:10

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Missing_Person__Juanita_Lasky

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Benny Trounsel 35:05

19d ago35:05

35:05

Original Release Date: April 21, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for the murderer of an informant as they delve into the Narcotics culture of the 1940s. Guest Commentator: David Oatney. Original Air Date: August 4, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectiv…

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The Big Missing 35:08

23d ago35:08

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Original Release Date: April 15, 2007 A woman from Utah stops writing to her mother and disappers. Joe and Ben follow several blind alleys. Will they find her in time for a Christmas reunion? Original Air Date: July 28, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetective…

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City_Hall_Bombing 29:16

25d ago29:16

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City_Hall_Bombing

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City Hall Bombing 33:11

25d ago33:11

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Original Release Date: April 9, 2007 A man with a package threatens to blow up city hall if the police don’t release his brother. Friday and Romero have to get the bomb away before it is too late. Original Air Date: July 21, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdete…

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The Red Light Bandit 35:05

29d ago35:05

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Original Release Date: March 31, 2007 A man disguises himself as a police officer and goes on a crime spree. Friday and Romero must bring him in. Original Air Date: July 14, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Bo…

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Red_Light_Bandit 29:20

1M ago29:20

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Red_Light_Bandit

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Steel Club Helen Cord 32:56

1M ago32:56

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Original Release Date: March 24, 2007 Ben Romero and Joe Friday hunt down the killer of a well-liked woman with no enemies down a perplexing trail of false leads in search of the truth. Original Air Date: June 7, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘…

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Bar Hold Up and Shooting 32:51

1M ago32:51

32:51

Original Release Date: March 20, 2007 Friday and Romero go after a cop killer, with Chief of Detectives Ed Backstrand wanting the killers caught before the next Sunrise. Original Air Date: June 24, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Mail a donatio…

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Helen_Corday_Murdered 29:16

1M ago29:16

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Helen_Corday_Murdered

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Waitresses Robbed and Beaten 35:26

1M ago35:26

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Original Release Date: March 13, 2007 Joe and Ben go searching for a criminal nicknamed the “werewolf” who is terrorizing young women in LA’s Central district. Original Air Date: June 17, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Mail a donation to: Adam…

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The Nickel-Plated Gun 35:15

1M ago35:15

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Original Release Date: March 6, 2007 Joe Friday and his partner, Ben Ramirez on the trail of a killer, but confusing weapons and descriptions of the assailant create a unique challenge. Original Air Date: June 10, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.…

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Bar_Holdup_w_Raymond_Burr 28:51

2M ago28:51

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Bar_Holdup_w_Raymond_Burr

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The_Werewolf 29:24

2M ago29:24

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The_Werewolf

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Homicide 28:43

2M ago28:43

28:43

Homicide

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Clause_Jimmerson_-_Child_Killer_ 27:52

4M ago27:52

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Claus jimerson Child killer

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Twenty-Two_Rifle_for_Christmas 30:17

4M ago30:17

30:17

22 rifle for Christmas

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Dragnet-490901-Myra The Redhead 30:25

2+ y ago30:25

30:25

Dragnet-490901-Myra The Redhead http://oldtimeradiodvd.com or Nostalgia USA PRIME Roku Channel

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Dragnet-490825-Police Academy Mario Koski 29:29

2+ y ago29:29

29:29

Dragnet-490825-Police Academy Mario Koski http://oldtimeradiodvd.com or Nostalgia USA PRIME Roku Channel

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Dragnet-490818-Sixteen Jewel Thieves 29:40

2+ y ago29:40

29:40

Dragnet-490818-Sixteen Jewel Thieves http://oldtimeradiodvd.com or Nostalgia USA PRIME Roku Channel

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Dragnet-490811-Woman Murdered And Mutilated 29:01

2+ y ago29:01

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Dragnet-490811-Woman Murdered And Mutilated http://oldtimeradiodvd.com or Nostalgia USA PRIME Roku Channel

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Dragnet-490804-Benny Trousel Murdered 30:05

2+ y ago30:05

30:05

Dragnet-490804-Benny Trousel Murdered http://oldtimeradiodvd.com or Nostalgia USA PRIME Roku Channel

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Dragnet-490728-Missing Person Juanita Lasky 29:20

2+ y ago29:20

29:20

Dragnet-490728-Missing Person Juanita Lasky http://oldtimeradiodvd.com or Nostalgia USA PRIME Roku Channel

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Dragnet 490721-City Hall Bombing 29:27

2+ y ago29:27

29:27

Dragnet 490721-City Hall Bombing http://oldtimeradiodvd.com and Nostalgia USA Prime Roku Channel

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Dragnet 490714-Red Light Bandit 29:31

3y ago29:31

29:31

Dragnet 490714-Red Light Bandit http://oldtimeradiodvd.com and Nostalgia USA Prime Roku Channel

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Dragnet 490707-Helen Corday Murderer 29:27

3y ago29:27

29:27

Dragnet 490707-Helen Corday Murderer http://oldtimeradiodvd.com and Nostalgia USA Prime Roku Channel

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Dragnet - -490624-Bar Holdup With Guest Raymond Burr 29:02

3y ago29:02

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Dragnet - -490624-Bar Holdup With Guest Raymond Burr http://oldtimeradiodvd.com and Nostalgia USA Prime Roku Channel

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The Werewolf 490617 29:35

3y ago29:35

29:35

Dragnet - 490617-The Werewolf http://oldtimeradiodvd.com and Nostalgia USA Prime Roku Channel

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Homicide 490610 34:41

3y ago34:41

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Dragnet - 490610-Homicide http://oldtimeradiodvd.com and Nostalgia USA Prime Roku Channel

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EP3224: Dragnet: The Big Close 34:33

4+ y ago34:33

34:33

‘ Friday and Smith investigate a murdered man found in a motel room. Original Air Date: September 20, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3218: Dragnet: The Big Daughter 31:01

4+ y ago31:01

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Friday and Smith investigate a house after getting a tip that the occupant has obtained 32 caps of Heroin. Original Air Date: September 13, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3212: Dragnet: The Big Ruling 33:45

4+ y ago33:45

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Friday and Smith search for the new source of heroin on the street. Original Air Date: September 6, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3200: Dragnet: The Big Fellow 29:59

5y ago29:59

29:59

Friday and Smith search for dangerous wanted criminals who are also drug addicts. Original Air Date: August 30, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3194: Dragnet: The Big Blonde 34:25

5y ago34:25

34:25

A businessman reports that a blonde woman and two accomplices conned him out of $40,000 Original Air Date: August 23, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3188: Dragnet: The Big Beer 29:23

5y ago29:23

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Friday and Smith are called in when a night watchman finds a live-in employee murdered. Original Air Date: August 16, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3182: Dragnet: The Big Missus 29:54

5y ago29:54

29:54

The wife of a man who broke parole in Michigan wants the police to bring her husband in before he returns to a life of robbery. Original Air Date: August 9, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...…

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EP3176: Dragnet: The Big Sheet 30:01

5y ago30:01

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Friday and Smith investigate a drug store robbery. Original Air Date: August 2, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3170: Dragnet: The Big Housemaid 38:51

5y ago38:51

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An elderly woman who’s known Frank Smith all her life has had her jewelry stolen by a housemaid. Original Air Date: July 26, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3164: Dragnet: The Big Bobo 48:49

5y ago48:49

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A woman reports that a police officer shook her down for $5,000 in order to get her husband out of prison. Original Air Date: July 19, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3158: Dragnet: The Big Genius 30:10

5y ago30:10

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Friday and Smith investigate a report of a teenage boy stealing food. Original Air Date: July 12, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3152: Dragnet: The Big Rush 28:30

5y ago28:30

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Friday and Smith investigate a series of tavern robberies. Original Air Date: July 5, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...By Adam Graham

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EP3146: Dragnet: The Big Convertible 33:45

5y ago33:45

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The only clue Friday and Smith have to a check forger is he left the scene of the crime driving a late model Ford convertible. Original Air Date: June 28, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...…

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EP3140 Dragnet: The Big Grab 28:55

5y ago28:55

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Friday and Smith try to help catch the kidnapper of a six-year-old girl but have to deal with parents who are reluctant to call the police in. Original Air Date:June 21, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...…

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