Dragnet is an archival podcast from Humphrey Camardella Productions reissuing Jack Webb's classic police radio drama about the Los Angeles Police Department. The feed lists 100 episodes released roughly every three days, with episodes running about 28 to 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Classic police drama audience with an established archival back catalogue
- Apple Podcasts shows 251 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, a sign of an engaged listener base.
- A 100-episode archive of a landmark radio drama gives a sponsor a steady, evergreen placement.
- Episodes run about 25 to 30 minutes with a low-production, host-free format suited to mid-roll reads.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- archival audio drama, episodic narrative
- Tone
- terse, procedural
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 25 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website link is oldtimeradiodvd.com with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Classic police drama with crime themes and no explicit flags; episode titles are neutral catalogue codes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | oldtimeradiodvd.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id258965905 |
| RSS feed | dragnet.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 530503 Big_Carney | 2026-10-16 | 30 min |
| 530426_-_Big_Scrapbook | 2026-10-14 | 30 min |
| 530419 Big_Rip | 2026-10-12 | 25 min |
| 530412 Big_Compulsion | 2026-10-09 | 26 min |
| 530405 Big_Chet | 2026-10-07 | 29 min |
| 530329 Big_Dream | 2026-10-05 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Dragnet was created and produced by Jack Webb, who starred as the terse Sgt. Friday. Webb had starred in a few mostly short-lived radio programs, but Dragnet would make him one of the major media personalities of his era.Webb was a stickler for accurate details, and Dragnet used many authentic touches, such as the LAPD's actual radio call sign (KMA-367), and the names of many real department…
About Dragnet
Dragnet is an archival podcast from Humphrey Camardella Productions that presents Jack Webb's classic Los Angeles police radio drama. The show's feed lists 100 episodes released about every three days, with each episode running roughly 25 to 30 minutes. The website oldtimeradiodvd.com is linked in the feed, and no individual host is named in the data provided.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 251 ratings and an average of 4.3 stars. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. The likely listeners are adults with an interest in classic radio and police procedurals, weighted toward older listeners. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is an unsponsored archive.
Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, which puts a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $630 per episode. This suits heritage, collectibles, and audio-service brands that want a dependable, evergreen environment.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dragnet can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dragnet
How much does Dragnet charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the publisher's terms and should be confirmed.
What is Dragnet about?
Dragnet is an archival podcast reissuing Jack Webb's classic radio drama about the Los Angeles Police Department. The episodes are procedural crime stories roughly 25 to 30 minutes long.
How do I contact Dragnet about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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