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Challenge of the Yukon was a long-running radio series that began on Detroit’s station WXYZ (as had The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet), and an example of a Northern genre story. The series was first heard on February 3, 1938.

Episodes
105
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
17 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
17 hours ago

Episodes

105 episodes, newest first

  1. A Joke Led to the Gallows | Challenge of the Yukon (06-01-44)

    Season 44, Episode 21

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: June 01, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Star:
    • Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

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    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  2. The Idol | Challenge of the Yukon (05-25-44)

    Season 44, Episode 20

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: May 25, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

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    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    25 min

  3. The Outlaw's Nemesis | Challenge of the Yukon (05-18-44)

    Season 44, Episode 19

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: May 18, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

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    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  4. Outlaw Dog | Challenge of the Yukon (05-11-44)

    Season 44, Episode 18

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: May 11, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  5. A Woman Scorned | Challenge of the Yukon (05-04-44)

    Season 44, Episode 17

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: May 04, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  6. Preston's Right Hand Man | Challenge of the Yukon (04-27-44)

    Season 44, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: April 27, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  7. Belle Brady's Gesture | Challenge of the Yukon (04-20-44)

    Season 44, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: April 20, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  8. The Plaid Coat | Challenge of the Yukon (04-13-44)

    Season 44, Episode 14

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: April 13, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

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    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    16 min

  9. Edward Carson | Challenge of the Yukon (04-06-44)

    Season 44, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: April 06, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  10. A Pack of Bacon | Challenge of the Yukon (03-30-44)

    Season 44, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: March 30, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    16 min

  11. King Meets Soapy Smith | Challenge of the Yukon (03-23-44)

    Season 40, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: March 23, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  12. The Vallera Diamond | Challenge of the Yukon (03-09-44)

    Season 44, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: March 09, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  13. The Great Dog King | Challenge of the Yukon (03-02-44)

    Season 44, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: March 02, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  14. The Hannagan Brothers | Challenge of the Yukon (02-24-44)

    Season 44, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: February 24, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  15. As a Man Thinketh | Challenge of the Yukon (02-17-44)

    Season 44, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: February 17, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    21 min

  16. Lady Luck Claim | Challenge of the Yukon (02-10-44)

    Season 44, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: February 10, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  17. Cabin on the Trail | Challenge of the Yukon (02-03-44)

    Season 44, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: February 03, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    18 min

  18. Wolf Pack | Challenge of the Yukon (01-27-44)

    Season 44, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: January 27, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    25 min

  19. Macbeth's Bloody Knife | Challenge of the Yukon (01-20-44)

    Season 44, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: January 20, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

  20. Forgery and Murder | Challenge of the Yukon (01-13-44)

    Season 44, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: January 13, 1944
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: Challenge of the Yukon
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

    Writer:
    • Fran Striker

    Producer:
    • George W. Trendle

    Director:
    • Fred Flowerday

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    17 min

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