Episodes

  • Dangerous Assignment: Ghost Ship

    Dangerous Assignment: Ghost Ship
    Feb 18 2026
    Today's Mystery:Steve is sent to locate a phantom ship that's smuggling supplies to guerillas in the Philippines and attacking local fishing boats.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 11, 1953

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon 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, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-

    us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: Henrich Schwandorff

    Dangerous Assignment: Henrich Schwandorff
    Mar 6 2024
    Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Germany to find a displaced person who may be able to identify a nazi war criminal.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 4, 1953

    Originated in Hollywood

    Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Henry Roland, Jim Davis, Paul Frees, Paul Frees

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Welcome to our latest Patreon supporter, Mark

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Donna-Patreon Supporter since March 2023

    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 survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Become one of our friends on Facebook.

    Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: Black Market in Jewels

    Dangerous Assignment: Black Market in Jewels
    Feb 4 2026
    Today's Mystery:Steve is sent to break up a black market founded on jewel thefts that is destabilizing the Mediterranean. To fight them, Steve plans to steal a necklace before the thief can

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 25, 1953

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Dan Riss; Hal Gerard; Betty Lou Gerson; Paul Dubov; Tony Barrett

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rae, Patreon Supporter SInce July 2020

    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 survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: Doctor Mitsuko Kidnapping

    Dangerous Assignment: Doctor Mitsuko Kidnapping
    Jan 28 2026
    Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Tokyo to get to the bottom of the kidnapping of a prominent scientist by Americans claiming to be with the U.S. government.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 18, 1953Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Paul Frees, Paul Dubov, Peter Leeds, Rye Bilsbury, Sidney Miller

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shawn, Patreon Supporter since June 2021

    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 survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: Family Squabble

    Dangerous Assignment: Family Squabble
    Jan 21 2026
    Today's Mystery: Steve goes to the Belgian congo to resolve a family dispute between two women that's threatened the U.S. access to a strategic mineral mine.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 11, 1953

    Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Peter Leeds, Tony Barrett, Ben Wright, Betty Lou Gerson.

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shiralee-Patreon Supporter since March 2018

    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 survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.

    Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
  • Dangeorus Assignment: Arnold Freed Kidnapped

    Dangeorus Assignment: Arnold Freed Kidnapped
    Jan 14 2026
    Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Greece, where he's to follow the trail of phony documents in hopes of finding a kidnapped American scientist.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 4, 1953

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Jan Arvan; Paul Dubov; Paul Frees; Ramsay Hill; Tony Barrett

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon Supporter Since April 2019

    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 survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: The Hunt for Charon

    Dangerous Assignment: The Hunt for Charon
    Jan 7 2026
    Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Mexico to follow a clue to a dangerous international killer.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 28, 1953

    Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Dan Riss; Tony Barrett; Eve McVeagh; Herb Butterfield; Herb Ellis; Jan Arvan

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Corey, Since March 2018

    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 survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: Leak of Strategic Materials

    Dangerous Assignment: Leak of Strategic Materials
    Jan 24 2024
    Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Burma to the famous "Road to Mandalay" in order to stop a gang of robbers who are intercepting strategic supplies being sent by the U.S. to its allies in the Pacific.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1953

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Ben Wright; Ramsey Hill; Vivi Janiss; Paul Frees; Alice Backes

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon Supporter since October 2015

    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 survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
    Show More Show Less
    30 mins