2026 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Dragnet – The Big Gun Part 1. ep354, 560529

By Keith October 21, 2026Detective and Mystery, DragnetNo Comments

When an overdue rental truck turns up in Mexico packed with narcotics, Detective Joe Friday and Frank Smith uncover a major cross-border smuggling ring. Tune in to this classic 1956 episode of Dragnet to follow the investigation!

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Plot for the Jot ‘Em Down Store. 350730

By Keith October 21, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Snake Hogan and Squire Skimp scheme to buy the Jot 'Em Down Store for $2,000 cash, plotting to swindle Abner into investing the payout right back into silver mine stock.

Let George Do It – Perfect Alibi. ep151, 490801

By Keith October 20, 2026Detective and Mystery, Let George Do ItNo Comments

When a high-profile mobster lands behind bars for a capital crime, his wife begs private investigator George Valentine to find a life-saving alibi. Join George as he untangles a web of secrets, mob rivals, and a sudden jailbreak in this classic episode of Let George Do It.

The SI generated image shows a shadowy figure in a hat and coat speaking into a vintage-style microphone. Behind the figure, a glowing red sign reads "WARNING: ON AIR." The setting appears dim and somewhat eerie, with dark walls and an overall moody atmosphere. There is a partially visible adjacent room with a door slightly open, revealing a brighter, more modern interior. The image evokes a mysterious or suspenseful radio broadcast scene.

The Whistler – Backfire. ep231, 461028

By Keith October 20, 2026Suspense and Horror, WhistlerNo Comments

When an unfaithful wife and her vengeful ex-con chauffeur set a deadly plot in motion, a murder quickly turns into a chilling game of cat and mouse. Tune in to a classic 1946 episode of The Whistler to discover who will ultimately take the fall.

Lum and Abner – Abner Hates Being In High Society. 350729

By Keith October 19, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

While Lum tries to teach a skeptical Abner about bridge and country club etiquette, the silver mine craze turns Pine Ridge upside down—culminating in a scandal involving shorts and bicycles.

"Lightning Jim" Whitey Larsen stands with his arms crossed, wearing cowboy attire including a hat, boots, and a gun holster. In the background is a rugged Western landscape with hills and desert.

Lightning Jim – Lightning Jim And Disorder In The Court. ep12

By Keith October 19, 2026Lightning Jim, WesternNo Comments

When a lynch mob in Cold Creek targets an innocent young father, Marshal Lightning Jim and Deputy Whitey Larsen must step in to prevent a tragedy. Tune in to a classic Western mystery filled with vigilante justice, a high-stakes courtroom trial, and a shocking twist ending!

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Wings Of The Hawk. ep857, 531018

By Keith October 18, 2026Comedy, Jack BennyNo Comments

Join Jack Benny, Don Wilson, Dennis Day, Bob Crosby, and Mel Blanc for a wild trip to Old Mexico in this classic 1953 spoof, "Wings of the Hawk." Featuring gold prospecting, musical numbers by the Sportsmen, and plenty of behind-the-scenes giggles.

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Jubilee (AFRS) Cab Calloway Nat King Cole. ep65, 440207

By Keith October 18, 2026Jubilee, MusicNo Comments

Swing back to 1944 with a classic episode of Jubilee dedicated to the Navy Seabees! Hosted by Ernie Whitman, this broadcast features performances by jazz icon Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole and his trio, vocalist Dorothy Salter, and a hilarious guest appearance by Burns and Allen tackling jazz slang.

Behind The Mike – Sundown On The Veldt. ep5, 401013

By Keith October 17, 2026Behind the Mike, Documentary and InterviewNo Comments

Graham MacNamee goes behind the scenes of classic radio to explore Sundown on the Veldt, classic radio bloopers, Bill Stern's sports broadcasting stories, and a dramatic sea rescue.

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – Report Of The White Jade Buddha. ep2, 470710

By Keith October 17, 2026Adventure, Drama, Scarlet QueenNo Comments

The weather is clear and fair as the Scarlet Queen sails into Honolulu. The plan was to make a simple stop to pick up payroll, and to get the next…