2025 – Page 64 – Retro Radio Podcast

Nero Wolfe – Phantom Fingers. ep15, 510126

By Keith February 11, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

Join in with a glimpse of a crime in progress. The inheritance was all going to Joe, so why did he gun down the old man? With the rains coming…

A black and white photo of a vintage gas pump display. The display is for Signal Ethyl gasoline and shows the price per gallon as 20.9 cents. The sign on top of the pump reads "Signal Gasoline" and a large "S" emblem is also visible. The background of the photo is a blurry street scene with some cars visible in the distance.

The Whistler – A Present for Ricky. ep228, 461007

By Keith February 10, 2025Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Clyde is an aging dancer who learns that his younger dance partner and wife is looking to dump him. Who is Ricky? What can Clyde do to hang on to…

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 – Diogenes Deputies Could Be Anyone. 420209

By Keith February 10, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new stranger in town has everybody eager to imitate his honest ways. Cedric even goes as far as to dress like Diogenes, and even carrying a lantern like him.…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – What Happens After the Show Goes off the Air. ep608, 470209

By Keith February 9, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don rolls the clock back to share with the listeners what happens in the studio after the show ends. Mel Blanc is a disgruntled audience member who makes a complaint…

GI Jive – Benny Goodman – Lets Dance (AFRS). ep465

By Keith February 9, 2025GI Jive, Music

Playlist: Benny Goodman plays, Let's Dance. Henry Bussi plays, Hurry Home. Erskine Hawkins plays, Tuxedo Junction. Maxine Sullivan sings, Cow Cow Boogie.

Lone Ranger – The Black Lamb. 470818

By tom February 8, 2025Contributors, Lone Ranger, Western

The Black Lamb 8/18/47
A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty 'Hi-yo Silver!' The Lone Ranger!"The Lone Ranger series is presented from 1st episode to it's completion as heard on Early Radio.

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

Archie Andrews – Poison Candy. 460511

By Keith February 8, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

In the home of Archie Andrews, dad enjoys reading the paper, and shares some of the top stories with mom. Except for one. It seems an old flame of his…

Nick Carter, Master Detective – Disappearing Corpse (ending cut short). ep33, 431124

By Keith February 7, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

A dark and stormy night brings the next case for our master detective. The corpse in the stuffy duplex apartment seems a cut and dried case. Locked windows and doors…

Lum and Abner – Squires Overdue Bill. 420206

By Keith February 7, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Last episode we met the much talked about Diogenes Smith, and his $10k reward for the most honest man in the community. Mousey Gray talks to Lum about the contest…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Tale of the Mermaid. ep52, 491001

By Keith February 6, 2025Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

It's a story of fast cash, and who may get it by the time the tale is told. A series of catastrophes surround Philip, starting with a car crash near…