Best Dragnet Podcasts (2025)

Original Release Date: October 21, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero must find the killers of a big time criminal to avoid a gang war. Original Air Date: March 30, 1950 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, Bois…

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The Big Gangster, Part One 32:39

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Original Release Date: October 14, 2007 Someone’s out to kill a local crime kingpin. Joe Friday and Ben Romero must find the would-be killers and stop the murder attempts from breaking out into an all-out gang war. Original Air Date: March 23, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http:…

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Roseland_Murder 30:38

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The Big Boys 40:15

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Original Release Date: October 7, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for four young men wanted for robbery. Original Air Date: March 9, 1950 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 th…

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The Big Thank You 34:03

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Original Release Date: September 29, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero try to put a double murderer away for good in this week’s episode of Dragnet. Original Air Date: March 2, 1950 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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Garbage_Chute 29:30

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The Big Kill 34:33

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Original Release Date: September 22, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero try to put a double murderer away for good in this week’s episode of Dragnet. Original Air Date: March 2, 1950 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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The Big Grifter 36:43

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Original Release Date: September 15, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero match wits with a con man who has a 35 year criminal record. Original Air Date: February 9, 1950 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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Jade_Thumb_Rings 29:36

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The Big Girl 35:31

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Original Release Date: September 8, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero hunt for a suspect identified as a beautiful woman who hitches rides with men, then robs and beats them. Original Air Date: February 9, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Mail a do…

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Jack Webb on the Bob Hope Show 35:13

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Original Release Date: September 1, 2007 Joe Friday and his partner Detective Hope are on the trail of a killer in this Jello-filled episode. Original Air Date: February 4, 1953 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…

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Spring_Street_Gang 29:31

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The Child Killers 31:32

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Original Release Date: August 25, 2007 Friday and Romero search for the murderer of two young girls. Disclaimer: “Ladies and Gentlemen, this program is for you, not your children. The subject is of vital importance to you as parents. This is the story of a vicious man” Original Air Date: February 2, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdet…

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The Big Man, Part Two 31:36

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Original Release Date: August 18, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero close in on the Pacific’s top drug distributor, Original Air Date: January 19, 1950 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 Ta…

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Mother-In-Law_Murder 30:13

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The Big Man, Part One 30:28

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Original Release Date: August 11, 2007 Joe Friday goes undercover to catch one of the biggest drug dealers on the West Coast. Original Air Date: January 12, 1950 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, I…

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The Big Escape 32:07

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Original Release Date: August 4, 2007 When one of Joe Friday’s army buddies is arrested for Armed Robbery and cooperates in catching the other robber, Friday tries to help him on the path to reform in prison, but finds himself tasked with bringing him in when he escapes. Original Air Date: January 5, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatde…

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Harry_Girard 28:42

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The Flowerland Roof Murders 34:15

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Original Release Date: July 28, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero are after a gang of robbers. Original Air Date: December 29, 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 surv…

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.22 Rifle for Christmas 38:17

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Original Release Date: July 21, 2007 A young boy disappears with a newly discovered Christmas present. A .22 rifle and a box of shells. Original Air Date: December 22, 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 1591…

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Second_Hand_Killer 29:01

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Garbage Chute Murders 35:26

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Original Release Date: July 14, 2007 Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a killer with an unusual method of entry Original Air Date: December 15, 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…

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Jade Thumb Rings 33:19

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Original Release Date: July 7, 2007 A Chinese man is beaten after buying two jade thumb rings. Joe and Ben must find the thief and their only witness is a six year old with an overactive imagination. Original Air Date: December 8, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.gre…

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Myra_The_Redhead 30:17

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James Vickers 34:40

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Original Release Date: July 2, 2007 Joe and Ben are on the trail of a gang of criminals and need to catch them before they kill again. Original Air Date: September 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 Graham, PO Box 1591…

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The Spring Street Gang 31:15

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Original Release Date: June 30, 2007 Joe and Ben try and tie down a gang of youth to a series of thefts and robberies, while a shady soda fountain owner comes under suspicion as a fence for the stolen merchandise. Original Air Date: December 1, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http…

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Police_Academy_-_Mario_Koski 29:21

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Mother-In-Law Murder 34:43

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Original Release Date: June 23, 2007 A clear cut case of a woman murdering her mother-in-law to hide an affair falls apart, leaving Joe and Ben to search for the real killer. Original Air Date: November 24, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Mail …

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Truck Hijackers 34:35

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Original Release Date: June 16, 2007 Friday and Romero are on the trail of hijackers who have made off with more than $80,000 in merchandise. Original Air Date: October 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 Graham, PO Box …

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Sixteen_Jewel_Thieves 29:35

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Brick Bat Slayer 34:00

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Original Release Date: June 9, 2007 Joe and Ben are on the trail of a killer who uses red bricks to kill his victims. Original Air Date: September 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 donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 8…

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The Sullivan Kidnapping 35:08

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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

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Myra the Redhead 34:14

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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

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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

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16 Jewelry Thefts 34:43

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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

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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

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Benny Trounsel 35:05

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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

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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

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City Hall Bombing 33:11

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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

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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

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Steel Club Helen Cord 32:56

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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

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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

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Waitresses Robbed and Beaten 35:26

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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…