The Big Story: Bobby Sox Hustling (EP4992)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 June 2026

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery:City editor Paul Schoenstein becomes determined to uncover the forces behind a wave of juvenile crime, gambling, vice, and exploitation spreading through New York City. Following a trail of mysterious names, frightened witnesses, and hidden nightspots, he and his reporters begin a dangerous investigation into a powerful criminal network.

Original Radio Broadcast: November 8, 1950

Originating in New YorkStarring Walter Greaza as Paul Schoenstein.Also featuring Pat Hosley, Grace Keddy, Joan Alexander, Mandel Kramer, Nat Polen, Gil Mack, Grant Richards, and George Petrie.

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0:00.0	The Welcome to the great detectives of old time radio.
0:33.4	From Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham.
0:38.2	In a moment, we are going to bring you this week's episode of The Big Story.
0:44.1	But first, I want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software.
0:51.5	I also want to encourage you to check out our other podcast, and today I am
0:56.3	highlighting the old-time radio snack wagon. As you might know, this July marks the 250th birthday
1:05.1	of the United States, and we have a special six-week mini-series of programs about America that we will be featuring.
1:14.2	And you can check that out at snackwagon.net or wherever you get your podcast from.
1:20.5	But now, from November 8, 1950, here is Bobby Sox Hustling.
1:27.4	The Big Gory.
1:39.4	Okay, girls, last stop.
1:41.3	Oh, come on.
1:42.6	We only miss two blocks away. Size the bus down, wouldn't you care? Nobody's walking. Come on, come on. It's half to them. I'm on this run since 4 p.m. even the bus is tired. Oh, come on, driver. Get us to burn. We're a nice, dear. Come on, I'll out. I'm due back at the terminal in 15 minutes.
2:01.2	Come on, Charlene.
2:02.3	As soon as I get my purse.
2:03.5	Hey, what are you trying?
2:05.1	We asked you to go.
2:06.7	But no.
2:07.6	You had to get stuck in.
2:09.1	Me to get his change.
2:10.5	What are you going to do?
2:12.0	Well, I sure ain't going to leave him in a blabber's big mouth off.
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