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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

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The Big Chance

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/11/17

When a highway patrol officer suddenly vanishes during his early morning shift, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero join forces with the Sheriff's Department and the State Highway Patrol to uncover what happened. The abandoned squad car, the trail of fresh black paint, and a suspiciously repainted Plymouth sedan point toward a dangerous fugitive on the run. As the investigation stretches from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, the hunt closes in on a desperate killer willing to shoot his

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30:50

The Big Youngster

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/10/27

A young lawyer’s office is found drenched in green paint—law books ruined, furniture destroyed, and no clear motive. Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero follow the trail through neighborhood schools, pranks, and burned palm trees, eventually uncovering a troubled teenage boy with a dangerous compulsion for lies and destruction. The investigation leads to a stark lesson in parental neglect and emotional damage. Originally aired: August 17, 1950.Cast:Jack Webb, Barton

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30:49

The Big Actor

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/10/20

When $10,000 in hospital narcotics vanishes and an intern is left unconscious, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero launch a citywide manhunt for the thieves. The trail leads to a desperate addict and, ultimately, to a small-time Hollywood actor chasing fame—an ambitious man willing to risk everything for fast money and a shot at the spotlight. Originally aired: August 10, 1950.Cast:Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Herb Vigran, Harry Bartell, Stacy Harris, Virginia

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30:48

The Big Dare

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Description:When a young boy returns home from a late movie, he discovers his mother brutally murdered. With a savage knife attack, no signs of forced entry, and a neighborhood that swears they heard nothing, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero soon uncover a disturbing trail of jealousy, obsession, and emotional collapse. Their only solid clue: fingerprints on the murder weapon—and a mysterious man known only as Floyd. Originally aired: August 3, 1950. Cast:Jack Webb,

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31:21

The Big Gent (Part 2)

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/10/17

After four months on the run, the “Gentleman Bandit” Frank Chaney resurfaces—ruthless as ever. When a daring daylight bank robbery leaves another victim injured, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero race against time to hunt him down before he kills again. Following a desperate trail through Los Angeles and down to the docks of San Pedro, the chase ends in a deadly confrontation aboard a ship carrying high explosives. Originally aired: July 27, 1950.Cast:Jack

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30:43

The Big Gent (Part 1)

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/10/11

When a finance company robbery leaves a bystander dead and a police officer critically wounded, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to help San Diego authorities track down the ruthless killers. The investigation leads them to an ex-con known as the “Gentleman Bandit,” Frank Chaney—recently paroled after 18 years behind bars. As the detectives follow a trail of old partnerships and new crimes, they uncover a network of ex-cons willing to kill to stay

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30:50

The Big Bomb

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/10/07

A desperate man holds Los Angeles City Hall hostage with a homemade bomb, demanding his brother’s release from jail. Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero have less than an hour to defuse the situation—literally. As tension mounts and the clock ticks toward disaster, the detectives must outthink a man with nothing left to lose. Originally aired: July 13, 1950.Cast:Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Raymond Burr, Herb Vigran, Stacy Harris, Parley Baer Tags:Dragnet, LAPD,

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31:13

The Big Boys: Crime Rings and Cold Trails

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/09/25

A notorious criminal escapes justice—and Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero are back on the hunt. When an informant turns up murdered, the trail points toward a violent holdup man named George Barlow. With leads going cold and pressure mounting, the detectives navigate a maze of false names, barroom brawls, and ruthless accomplices to bring a dangerous man to justice. Originally aired: March 16, 1950.Cast: Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Raymond Burr, Herb Vigran, Joyce

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31:38

The Big Thank You

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/08/12

After seven months, a paroled murderess, Annie Marie Johnson, loses contact with the parole office. When her parole officer becomes suspicious and enlists the help of the police, they investigate her living arrangements with a couple who are supposedly sick and residing in sanitariums. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that Annie has forged signatures and may be involved in a possible murder plot. A search of the house eventually leads to a shocking discovery and

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30:53

The Big Kill

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/08/11

A police officer is shot and killed, leading Sergeant Joe Friday to investigate the case. As they pursue a suspect, Jake Carver, who is recently out of Folsom Penitentiary, the detectives set up a plan to gather evidence against him. Carver is suspected in a series of crimes, including the shooting of a drugstore owner in San Pedro. With clever tactics, they lure information out of Carver, leading to the discovery of crucial evidence that incriminates him. Carver is brought to

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30:21

The Big Grifter

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/08/10

Sergeant Friday and his team are on the trail of the notorious confidence man, Gentleman Wallace, who has returned to Los Angeles and has resumed his swindling operations. Wallace's latest scheme involves writing letters demanding payment of debts from deceased persons, and swindling their grieving families. After an extensive surveillance and investigative effort, Wallace is finally apprehended at a railroad station after attempting to swindle yet another victim. Ultimately,

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31:20

The Big Girl

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/08/09

A wave of robberies and assaults has plagued Los Angeles, with the victims describing the assailant as a tall, beautiful woman. Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the latest case of a truck driver who was robbed, assaulted, and shot by the woman. As the investigation unfolds, they uncover the true identity of the perpetrator, who has been impersonating a woman to commit these crimes. After a dramatic pursuit and capture, the culprit is revealed to be a man named

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31:21

Claude Jimmerson, Child Killer

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/08/08

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 discovered, and the detectives find themselves on the trail of a potential suspect in their own neighborhood. When the bodies of the missing girls are found, the investigation intensifies, leading to the arrest and conviction of Claude Willis Jimerson for their murders.

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31:28

The Big Man (Part 2): Narcotics

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/08/07

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 Belmont, his trusted friend Floyd Ketchel becomes their lead. With a plan in place, they aim to catch Belmont in the act. However, the operation takes an unexpected turn, leading to a dramatic conclusion. The relentless pursuit of justice and the challenges faced by the narcotics bureau are highlighted in this thrilling

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31:18

The Big Man (Part 1): Narco Trail Begins

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/06/02

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 drug ring operating in the city’s shadows—where heroin is being sold to teenagers. In Part 1 of this two-part story, the detectives uncover a network of smugglers, pushers, and addicts—and come face to face with the chilling reality of the city’s growing drug problem. Originally aired: January 12,

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31:18

Max Tyler: The Friend Who Ran

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/05/20

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 store—and he’s the one who has to put him away. But when Max escapes from prison just months before a potential parole, Friday is forced to track him down again—this time, with more on the line than just justice. It’s a powerful story about trust, betrayal, and redemption.Cast: Jack Webb, Barton

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32:37

The Roseland Roof Murders: Blood on the Marble Steps

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/04/25

Originally Aired: December 29, 1949The Roseland Roof Murders: Blood on the Marble Steps In this tense and sprawling case from Dragnet, a series of armed robberies spirals into a shocking murder that leaves the LAPD chasing shadows across the city. A string of drugstore holdups had already put the department on edge—but the gang’s most violent act comes when they ambush and murder a dance hall owner during a routine deposit run. The victim, Walter Conroy, is gunned

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31:26

22 Rifle for Christmas: A Holiday Tragedy

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Originally Aired: December 22, 194922 Rifle for Christmas: A Holiday Tragedy In this unforgettable and emotionally devastating episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the disappearance of nine-year-old Stanley Johnstone just days before Christmas. What begins as a routine missing person case soon darkens into a grim and all-too-familiar reality. The boy was last seen playing in his backyard. A trail of blood, an empty .22 caliber shell, and a missing

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30:57

The Garbage Chute Murder: Locked Doors and Loose Ends

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/04/06

Originally Aired: December 15, 1949The Garbage Chute Murder: Locked Doors and Loose Ends In this atmospheric and tightly plotted episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero are called to investigate the baffling murder of Laura Barclay—a nightclub organist found strangled in her locked apartment. With no signs of forced entry, the case initially presents itself as a classic locked-room mystery. Barclay, a quiet woman with no known enemies, is

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31:17

The Big Frame: Truth Buried in the Gutter

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast ·

2025/03/31

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 tracks and silence. The body of Edward Raymond Stokes is found lifeless in the street, and the only evidence at first is a set of worn skid marks. But the clues don’t add up—and neither do the witness stories. The case unravels slowly as Friday and Romero encounter a wall of silence from patrons of the Brown

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