14 Best Detective Audio Drama Podcasts

1. Malevolent

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Do not fear the dark, fear what darkness brings... Arkham Private Investigator Arthur Lester wakes up with no memory of who he is or what has happened, only a nameless, eerie voice guiding him through the darkness. Blind, terrified, and confused, his journey will lead him towards a series of mysteries in the hopes of understanding the truth of what has transpired...MORE Host Harlan Guthrie
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 2.1KFacebook 1.1KTwitter 9.5KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)

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Listen to the adventures of that man with the action-packed account, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. From 1949-62, the freelance insurance investigator relayed his adventures to the golden age of radio listeners via his action-packed account. In one of the longest-running old-time radio mystery detective programs.Six actors played Johnny Dollar. Currently, we're posting episodes starring Bob Bailey, the best-loved of the Johnny Dollar actors every Tuesday and Friday...MORE Host Adam Graham
Producer/Network Adam's Old Time Radio
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 976 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

3. Sheriff Labrador: The Vanishing Mystery in Spring丨Secret of Crime丨Kid Detective Stories丨Safety Rules

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Calling all cool little detectives! Dive into our thrilling detective audio drama and become a case-solving hero while learning important safety tips!Join Sheriff Labrador on a rollercoaster of adventures, cracking open mysterious cases! Each story is a whirlwind of surprises, challenges, and valuable safety lessons. You'll find clues, uncover truths, and learn how to stay safe in various situations.Are you ready to unlock some detective-style safety knowledge? Hop into Sheriff Labrador's Mystery Files, and let's solve mysteries together! It's all about exploring, learning, and keeping everyone safe - while having a blast! Remember, a great detective is always safe and smart!Sheriff Labrador Podcast is produc..MORE Host Sheriff Labrador
Producer/Network Babybus
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 363 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

4. Twilight Meridian

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In 1937, a titan of industry disappeared. To find him his grieving wife, a mysterious detective, and a cop with something to prove must confront dark secrets, and terrifying cosmic forces. Twilight Meridian is a full cast gothic-noir audio drama set in the 1930's fictional city of Jericho, Connecticut that explores themes of grief, loss, duality, and the ability of love to transcend death. You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice. Please rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners...MORE Producer/Network Wrong Dimension Productions
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 42 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

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Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Hot Copy, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs...MORE Host Adam Graham
Producer/Network Adam's Old Time Radio
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 2.2K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Daily Advenutres of Sam Spade

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Experience fresh adventures every day with 'Daily Adventures of Sam Spade,' a podcast that brings the cunning and charisma of detective Sam Spade to a contemporary audience. Immerse yourself in daily episodes filled with intricate plots and classic detective tropes that fans of mystery and crime dramas will love. Join Sam as he navigates through treacherous mysteries, proving his timeless appeal in this gripping audio journey.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!MORE Producer/Network Dashiell Hammett
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Cryme City Audio drama

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Cryme City is a gritty, high-stakes audio drama that plunges you into the heart of a lawless frontier, where danger lurks in every shadow and justice is as scarce as water. Detective Raymond Kane, a hard-boiled investigator with a haunted past, is sent to the edge of civilization to bring order to the chaos. Cryme City is ruled by ruthless criminals, corrupt officials, and deadly secrets. As Kane digs deeper into the tangled web of lies and betrayals, he must confront not only the criminals who thrive in this desolate wasteland but also his own inner demons.MORE Producer/Network Mike Anthoni
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8. Sporadic Phantoms

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A team of investigators looks into suspicious activity of a community organization called The Sharing.
Producer/Network Sporadic Phantoms
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. DASH

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Ripped from the pages of the hit indie comic book, this audio drama is a reimagined queer take on a classic genre that's a blend of noir, horror, comedy, and mystery. 1940, Los Angeles. Openly gay private eye Dash Malone investigates strange and mysterious cases that have surprising links to his sordid past, his tumultuous love life, and an ancient power not seen in centuries. Can he conquer the monsters of the past to stop a terrifying future from occurring? 'A love letter, a critique, and a kick in the ass to the modern moment long overdue.' - Comic book writer Steve Orlando...MORE Hosts Dave Ebersole, Delia Gable
Producer/Network Lightbooth Blackout
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 69 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. The Spectral Silhouette Radio Show

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'Normal and paranormal beware, The Spectral Silhouette will always be there!' Inspired by old time radio programs such as The Shadow, The Whistler, and Green Hornet, this pulpy audio drama is an original work with music performed by The Black and Blue Hearts. Sponsored by Skeleton Key Brewery, The Spectral Silhouette centers around mystery, murder, ghosts, werewolves, and great beer. Detective Monty Eldritch was shot during an armed robbery. Legally dead for five minutes, he shakes the cold grip of the grim reaper with the help of the paramedics...MORE Producer/Network Jukebox JBC and The Lightning Lounge
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Apex Shadow

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A dark superhero audio drama. Follow the lives of Kate Kavanaugh, a detective mad at the world, and Jack Dobson, a troubled social worker trying to pick up its pieces, as they navigate a reality ruled by would-be gods in capes— and as a serial killer lurks in the shadows— watching. Waiting. Planning.MORE Producer/Network ValiantShadow Productions
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Ghost InSpectors

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Two private detectives must solve the mystery of how they died and catch a serial killer before it's too late. A supernatural audio drama about friendship, ghost shenanigans, and moving on.Created by Victoria ChengMORE Producer/Network MouseKnight Studios
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Bobby Dangerously Presents: The Decker Northcutt Case Files

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I write and narrate 'The Decker Northcutt Case Files'. It's a Detective crime noir / neo noir, supernatural horror series. Follow Decker Northcutt as he investigates strange happenings in Lakeview city. I also write and have guest narrators on my Decker Northcutt Universe series. These stories connect to the main cases, as they have characters that are briefly mentioned in the main case stories. Please Subscribe to catch all of my episodes. If you like old time radio, audio books, film noir, neo noir, crime, horror and the supernatural, Radio Drama, then this is for you!MORE Producer/Network Bobby_Dangerously
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14. Inspector Veer Singh

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Dive into the thrilling world of Inspector Veer Singh, a seasoned detective with a keen mind and an unyielding sense of justice. In each gripping episode, From the first clue to the final revelation, you'll be hooked by the suspense, drama, and unexpected twists that make 'Inspector Veer Singh' an audio experience like no other...MORE Producer/Network Audio Pitara
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