2025 – Page 61 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – The Three Ghosts. ep6, 371031

By Keith March 1, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Lamont Cranston needs a vacation after his recent exhausting adventures. He picks a resort that is said to be haunted. To combat the alleged supernatural killer ghosts, the Shadow uses…

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

Archie Andrews – Jive Talk. 460518

By Keith March 1, 2025Archie Andrews, Comedy, Juvenile

Relax and enjoy another visit to Riverdale. Dad enjoys his morning coffee and newspaper. He shares a few news headlines with mom. Archie is torn away from his dreams and…

Box 13 – The Professor and the Puzzle. ep21, 490109

By Keith February 28, 2025Box 13, Detective and Mystery

A professor at a local college writes to Dan about a personal problem. How can Dan help the professor with his woman trouble? A tale of rivals for a love…

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Lum Is An Air Raid Warden. 420224

By Keith February 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Rapidly gaining the confidence of Diogenes, Lum has a growing confidence that he's a good bet for the reward for the honest man contest. Today Lum talks to Abner about…

Boston Blackie – Jackie Meers Prison Break. ep173, 480505

By Keith February 27, 2025Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A group of jailbirds plan a prison break. Once on the outside, they don't waste time getting back to work in their old ways. Blackie has a personal reason to…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

The Great Gildersleeve – In The Doghouse With Irene. 540113

By Keith February 27, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

After some recent blunders with Gildy's gal, Irene, she hints that he needs to watch his step, or she may be in the market for a better boyfriend. To keep…

Candy Matson – The Fort Ord Story. ep54, 501009

By Keith February 26, 2025Candy Matson, Detective and Mystery1 Comment

Candy gets a phone call from an old pal who is a soldier. He asks her to attend a military party. Sounds innocent enough, but a mystery lurks beneath the…

Lum and Abner – Victory Boxes. 420223

By Keith February 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

What are the new Victory Boxes in the Jot 'Em Down store to be used for? Get ready for a combined history lesson, and dose of World War 2 propaganda.…

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Chivalrous Gunman. ep198, 470814

By Keith February 25, 2025Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

Late at night at the JJ Titus Loan Company, men are gathered to blow the safe. The worried man is an employee who has helped the thugs pull off the…

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 – Fibber Fixes a Window. ep505, 470225

By Keith February 25, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

After an accident with a fishing rod, Fibber has to repair a broken window. Fortunately, he has plenty of extra window panes on hand, I'm sure he's going to need…