April 2023 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

Dimension-X – Outer Limit. ep1, 500408

By Keith April 21, 2023Dimension X, Science Fiction

Join the trip to the far flung futuristic year of 1965! This science fiction adventure has a moral for society and culture of the age of technological advancement. This is…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Teaching Abner How to Play Polo. 480907

By Keith April 21, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though Abner stood up to his wife Lizabeth last episode, he's back to being henpecked. He shares his trouble with Lizabeth's latest scheme. In fact, he's too embarrassed to be…

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – Strange Death Of Charles Umberstein. ep67, 431123

By Keith April 20, 2023Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Features Vincent Price. A tale of spies and intrigue that takes place in Berlin Germany. vincent Price plays a man who is trapped, but how? Who could have blown his…

Lum and Abner – Abner’s Money Goes to Lizabeth’s Head. 480906

By Keith April 19, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner assures Lum that he is unchanged by his new found money. He goes on to tell about his new worries in dodging all the salesmen who have come calling…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Six Shooter – Duel At Lockwood. 540321

By Keith April 19, 2023Six Shooter, Western

A young cowhand rides to the homestead with worrisome news. Britt Ponset has just ridden into town. What kind of family would consider the arrival of Britt as troublesome? A…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – The Death Of David Malone, Audition. 470202

By Keith April 18, 2023Adventure, Scarlet Queen

The ketch, the Scarlet Queen sets sail out of San Fransisco after the murder of it's first mate. Ship Master, Philip Carney describes the ship, and his thrill in sailing…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – The Tax Bill – Thanksgiving. ep600, 491122

By Keith April 18, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A property tax bill has Fibber hopping mad. It is ruining his mood for Thanksgiving. Doc Gamble stops in with Thanksgiving greetings, and a few good insults for Fibber. Billy…

Lum and Abner – Abner Has Presents for All His Friends. 480903

By Keith April 17, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

After their work at putting Abner’s old farmhouse into shape, including renting it back from Squire Skimp, the folks in town are feeling snubbed. Abner and Lizabeth came back, flaunting…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – The Armchair Solution. ep144, 360606

By Keith April 17, 2023Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Dr Watson shares how an armchair is the focal point to keep Sherlock Holmes at home, instead of out on adventure. The idleness of having no mystery or danger begins…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – From St Albans Naval Hospital In New York. 450204

By Keith April 16, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The Naval hospital is another base near New York. Jack brags about being from Waukegan, and his education. Being a Naval base, he also jokes about being drafted into the…