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Friday - The Dragnet Podcast
Friday - The Dragnet Podcast is your ultimate destination for reliving the thrilling world of the classic Dragnet radio show. Step back into the gritty streets of Los Angeles with Sergeant Joe Friday as he brings justice to life through captivating, true-to-form storytelling. This unparalleled collection features beautifully remastered audio, accurate transcriptions, and detailed episode descriptions to give listeners the most authentic Dragnet experience.Whether you're a longtime fan or a…
Episodes
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Claude Jimmerson, Child Killer
Two small girls go missing, and Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called in to investigate. As the search gets underway, disturbing evidence is…
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The Big Man (Part 2): Narcotics
Sergeant Joe Friday and his team are determined to apprehend Pacific Coast narcotics trafficker Arthur Z. Belmont. As they work to set up a meeting with…
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The Big Man (Part 1): Narco Trail Begins
A wave of narcotics trafficking has swept into Los Angeles, and Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero are put on the case. Their investigation leads them to a…
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Max Tyler: The Friend Who Ran
In this gripping tale from January 5, 1950, Sergeant Joe Friday faces a personal crisis when a friend from the Army, Max Tyler, is caught robbing a jewelry…
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The Roseland Roof Murders: Blood on the Marble Steps
Originally Aired: December 29, 1949 The Roseland Roof Murders: Blood on the Marble Steps In this tense and sprawling case from Dragnet, a series of armed…
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22 Rifle for Christmas: A Holiday Tragedy
Originally Aired: December 22, 1949 22 Rifle for Christmas: A Holiday Tragedy In this unforgettable and emotionally devastating episode of Dragnet, Sergeant…
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The Garbage Chute Murder: Locked Doors and Loose Ends
Originally Aired: December 15, 1949 The Garbage Chute Murder: Locked Doors and Loose Ends In this atmospheric and tightly plotted episode of Dragnet, Sergeant…
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The Big Frame: Truth Buried in the Gutter
In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero tackle a supposed hit-and-run that turns out to be a calculated murder cloaked in tire…
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The Big Grab: A False Badge and a Fatal Plan
Originally Aired: June 29, 1950 The Big Grab: A False Badge and a Fatal Plan In this intense episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero…
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The Big Mink: A Coat, a Lie, and a Murder
When a furrier is found dead in his shop, Friday and Romero begin piecing together a web of lies, leading them to a mysterious blonde with a mink coat and a…
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The Big Press: A Trail of Fear
A wave of brutal purse snatchings has left women across Los Angeles living in fear. Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero take on the case, setting a trap to lure…
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The Big Smart Guy: Murder in the Bartlett Hotel
When a woman is found murdered in the Bartlett Hotel, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called in to investigate a supposed robbery gone wrong. The…
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The Big Fake: Betrayal in Blue
A shocking accusation rocks the LAPD when rookie officer Russell Clark is charged with robbery and assault. Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero must unravel the…
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The Big Key: Murder on Christmas Morning
On Christmas morning, a woman's brutally beaten body is discovered outside San Andreas Cathedral. Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero follow a sparse trail of…
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The Big Pug: A Cruel Crime
An elderly woman is brutally attacked and robbed on her way to the bank, leaving Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero on the trail of two ruthless criminals. The…
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The Big Knife: Terror in the Halls
A wave of brutal slashing attacks grips a Los Angeles high school, leaving students terrified and police scrambling for answers. As Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben…
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The Big Badge: The Man Who Stole Authority
For two months, a ruthless criminal has terrorized the city, robbing and brutally assaulting his victims while impersonating a police officer. As the so-called…
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The Big Job: Fugitive on the Run
When an escaped criminal is spotted in Los Angeles, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to track him down. Their investigation leads them to a…
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The Big Trial: Justice on the Line
When a hit-and-run driver leaves a woman critically injured, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero take on an exhaustive search through over 4,000 cars to track…
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The Big Watch: Hitchhike Bandits
In a chilling crime spree, a gang of ruthless bandits target army officers hitchhiking in Los Angeles. Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero face a…
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The Big Book: Fighting the Filth Trade
High school students in Los Angeles are flooded with obscene literature, prompting Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero to take on the dangerous task of…
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The Big Gangster Part 2: The Shaker Brothers
In this thrilling conclusion to the Valentine murder case, Sergeants Friday and Romero follow a trail that leads them to two dangerous out-of-town gangsters -…
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The Big Gangster Part 1: Valentine's Last Stand
When notorious hoodlum Gus Valentine becomes the target of machine gun fire on the streets of Los Angeles, Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero must prevent an…
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The Big Boys: Reckless Youth on the Run
Four young, dangerous criminals storm into Los Angeles, leaving a trail of robberies and stolen cars. Armed and fearless, they are determined to evade justice…
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The Big Thank You: Betrayal in the Cellar
When Annie Marie Johnson, a parolee with a dark past, begins forging signatures on her parole reports, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero suspect something…
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The Big Kill: Justice in the Shadows
When police officer Robert Fillmore is gunned down on his own doorstep, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero embark on a relentless pursuit of the killer. The…
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The Big Grifter: The Gentleman Conman
For over 35 years, Gentleman Wallace has perfected the art of the swindle, leaving a trail of victims across the country. From phony checks to elaborate scams…
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The Big Girl: A Dangerous Masquerade
Sixteen robberies, three shootings, and a trail of shattered lives lead Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero to uncover the shocking truth behind the "Bandit…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastClaude Jimmerson: A Neighborhood’s Nightmare
The disappearance of two young girls sends shockwaves through a Los Angeles neighborhood. As Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero piece together the grim…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Big Man, Part 2: Closing the Net
After seven months of relentless investigation, Sergeant Joe Friday and his team zero in on Arthur Belmont, the elusive kingpin of the Pacific Coast narcotics…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Big Man, Part 1: The Narcotics Trail
Sergeant Joe Friday goes undercover in a high-stakes operation to infiltrate a narcotics ring and get closer to the elusive kingpin, Arthur Belmont. With a new…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastMax Tyler: The Escaped Convict
A daring prison break sends Max Tyler, a former soldier turned criminal, on the run. With his wife and children caught in the crossfire, Sergeant Joe Friday…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Roseland Roof Murders: A Deadly Gang
A ruthless gang of armed robbers terrorizes Los Angeles, leaving death and destruction in their wake. When a pharmacy heist turns into a tragic double…
Friday - The Dragnet Podcast.22 Rifle for Christmas: A Tragic Lesson
A missing boy, a Christmas gift, and a heartbreaking accident. When nine-year-old Stanley Johnstone disappears, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero uncover a…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Jade Thumb Rings: A Tale of Greed
When $8,000 worth of rare jade thumb rings is stolen in a violent robbery, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero dive into a tangled web of greed and betrayal. A…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Spring Street Gang: Juvenile Crimewave
A spree of burglaries, robberies, and assaults sweeps Los Angeles, and suspicion points to a notorious gang of young delinquents known as the Spring Street…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastMother-in-Law Murder: The Case of Albert Berry
A 62-year-old woman is found brutally murdered, and suspicion falls on her fiery daughter-in-law. But as Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero dig deeper, a…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Second-Hand Killer: A Tangled Web
A 62-year-old woman is brutally murdered in her home, and suspicion falls on her combative daughter-in-law. But as Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero dig…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastTruck Hijackers: The Highway Heist
A gang of cunning hijackers has been making valuable truckloads of goods vanish into thin air, leaving detectives puzzled. Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Brick-Bat Slayer: A Killer’s Signature
Los Angeles trembles under the shadow of a mad killer who leaves his calling card—a red brick—at every murder scene. With no fingerprints and no clear motive…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastTunnel Chase: Justice Under Fire
A traffic stop turns tragic when a police officer is fatally shot in broad daylight. As one suspect flees, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero embark on a…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastSullivan Kidnapping: The Wolf’s Last Stand
A desperate ransom demand, a cunning criminal, and a race against time. When a 22-year-old girl is kidnapped and a letter demanding $30,000 signed by "The…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastBody in the Nursery: The Eric Kelby Case
A missing wife, a suspicious husband, and a chilling discovery in a rose garden. When Agnes Kelby vanishes without a trace, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastMyra the Redhead: Mastermind of Crime
Over 250 cars burglarized, thousands of dollars in stolen property, and a gang of misguided youth led by the enigmatic Myra, the Redhead. When Sergeant Joe…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Blitz Bandits: A City Under Siege
An armed gang strikes terror in Los Angeles, committing multiple robberies in a single night. With the Blitz Bandits on the loose, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastSixteen Jewel Thieves: The Master Burglar
A jewel thief's crime spree grips Los Angeles—16 burglaries in 16 days. As the city’s elite lose priceless treasures, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero race…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastManiac Murderer: A Killer on the Loose
When a brutal killer begins terrorizing Los Angeles, leaving behind a trail of horrific murders, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero must race against time to…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastBenny Trounsel: Narcotics on the Loose
A string of robberies targeting pharmacies and medical supply firms sets Los Angeles on edge. When informant Benny Trounsel is found dead with cryptic clues…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastMissing Persons: The Search for Juanita Lasky
When a young woman mysteriously vanishes from her Los Angeles hotel, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero launch a relentless search that takes them through the…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastAttempted City Hall Bombing: A Race Against Time
A homemade bomb, a desperate criminal, and a city in peril. When Vernon Carney threatens to detonate a powerful bomb inside Los Angeles City Hall unless his…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Red Light Bandit: A Trail of Terror
A ruthless criminal posing as a police officer terrorizes Los Angeles, committing robbery, assault, and murder. Known as the "Red Light Bandit," this twisted…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Helen Corday Murder: A Rhinestone Clue
When a young waitress, Helen Corday, is found brutally murdered in a vacant lot, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero are tasked with tracking down…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastQuick Trigger Gunmen: A Deadly Showdown
A gang of ruthless gunmen threatens the safety of Los Angeles, warning they’ll kill any officer who tries to take them down. When a brave officer loses his…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Werewolf: A City in Terror
The streets of Los Angeles are gripped by fear as a man dubbed "The Werewolf" terrorizes women in the dead of night. Eighteen victims have already faced his…
Friday - The Dragnet PodcastThe Nickel-Plated Gun: A Tale of Justice
Step into the cold March night of Los Angeles as Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero unravel a harrowing case of police shootings, robberies, and…