2025 – Page 9 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Dragnet – The Big Mask, Part 2. ep333, 560103

By Keith February 19, 2025Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

After weeks of chasing a masked robber, Joe Friday continues his pursuit. Previously, a copycat robber had been caught. Today, interviews continue of witnesses who had been robbed. The story…

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 – War Savings Time. 420217

By Keith February 19, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner seems to have blown his chance at winning the $10k reward for honesty, and Diogenes is out of a head pamphlet writer. Today we find grandpap in the Jot…

Let George Do It – Who is Sylvia. ep109, 481122

By Keith February 18, 2025Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A man writes with a problem that might be better suited for a psychiatrists couch than for George Valentine. Still, George is intrigued enough by finding out who Sylvia is…

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 Collecting Doc Gamble’s Bills. ep504, 470218

By Keith February 18, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As Fibber is frustrated over his malfunctioning fountain pen, and paying the bills, their newly acquired maid enters. The distracted housekeeper only wants a dictionary and a reason to get…

"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 – The Singing Walls. ep56, 430902

By Keith February 17, 2025Suspense, Suspense and Horror

A young man seems to have fallen in with a bad crowd. When he wakes up, he realizes his strange dream, was no dream at all. Feeling guilty, and being…

Lum and Abner – Abner Is Disqualified. 420216

By Keith February 17, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner has become the main helper for Diogenes, and today he's helping get printing supplies for the pamphlets. As Abner helps to produce the pamphlets, Lum is dispatched as delivery…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song Rural Rhythm. ep36, 1939

By Keith February 16, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Pat O'Daniel introduces Horace and Leon to sing, Rural Rhythm. Pat pitches the sponsors product. Leon sings, Marjie. Mickey Wickey introduces Pat as he plays his banjo to the…

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 – Jack’s Birthday Party. ep609, 470216

By Keith February 16, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Rolling back the clock to Jack's birthday on February 14, we join Jack ND Mary as they get ready for his formal party. Mary reads out telegrams of top name…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Princess And The Pea. 490403

By Keith February 15, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

There's another fun packed show in store today. The Pretenders read a fan letter, and respond to it. Uncle Bill has his cohost Cybil lead the kids to storyland as…

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

X -1 – A Logic Named Joe. ep31, 551228

By Keith February 15, 2025Science Fiction, X Minus One

Joe is a 1974 model logic, and this is the story of how Frank Caldwell saved civilization as we know it. Frank is a salesman who deals in logics. It's…