June 2025 – Retro Radio Podcast

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Thousand Year Reich. ep7, 1942

By Keith June 30, 2025Documentary and Interview

It was never a secret about Hitler's Thousand Year Reich. To make it happen, this show's producer presents how the German school system used a revisionist history approach to feed…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Property Deal Goes Sour. 420525

By Keith June 30, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum and Abner had been stuck with some worthless property, Cedric had learned about the fake letter that lured them into the sale. He refuses to believe it's a…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Rose Bowl Parade. 550102

By Keith June 29, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack calls a stop to Bob Crosby as the band opens the show. Jack complains about the drunken state of the band at the start of the new year. Bob…

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Stan Kenton – Eager Beaver. ep704, 1944

By Keith June 29, 2025GI Jive, Music

Requests are handled by every Gi's favorite DJ, GI Jill. She dedicates the songs, and plays them for service men serving overseas. Stan Kinton plays, Eager Beaver. Bing Crosby sings,…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – Suffering From The Heat. 480807

By Keith June 28, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

It's a Summer Day in Riverdale, and the temperature is rising. Fred complains to Mary about the heat, but what should he do about it? As Mary turns to her…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Message From The Hills. ep131, 380731

By Keith June 28, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A pilot of a mail plane has a problem and finds his path has crossed with Margot Lane and Lamont Cranston. What weird things are going on in the hills?…

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

Sherlock Holmes – Problem of Thor Bridge. ep183, 451001

By Keith June 27, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Paying a visit to Holmes, Watson finds his friend in a gay mood, and on a new case. Holmes lays out the details of the murder in the governor's mansion.…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Jewels On Squires Property. 420522

By Keith June 27, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum still seeks a worthy manuscript for his new publishing house, and Abner frets over the bills of the Jot 'Em Down store. We find them in the store, reading…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

Great Gildersleeve – Hayride. ep345, 491228

By Keith June 26, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve2 Comments

It's dinnertime and Gildersleeve enjoys a meal with his family. Leroy gripes about Marjorie's affections of late, and after announcing her engagement last week to Bronco. Jealous of his neighbor,…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Whitehall 1212 – Case of the Fatal Bath. ep20, 520413

By Keith June 26, 2025Detective and Mystery, Whitehall1212

A letter arrives for Scotland Yard inspectors to read. Ramsey enters, coincidentally with information on that same crime. The 2-hour interview turns up plenty of things about a bride who…