2026 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Phil Harris Introduced. ep226, 361004

By Keith August 2, 2026Comedy, Jack BennyNo Comments

It's time to hear from the man the whole world has been waiting for: Jack Benny! Spirits run high as Don Wilson and Jack joke about their recent vacations. Mary…

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.

Command Performance – Herbert Marshall, Marilyn Maxwell. ep181, 450622

By Keith August 2, 2026Command Performance, Music, You Are ThereNo Comments

Herbert Marshal is host, and introduces Marilyn Maxwell, who then sings, Kiss Goodnight. Jack Haley enters to joke around with the cast. Learn a little about the theatrical training of…

I Love a Mystery – Million Dollar Curse. ep4, 491215

By Keith August 1, 2026Adventure, I Love a MysteryNo Comments

At Sonny's house, Jack, Doc, and Reggie meet a few members of the Richards family. Phil, the injured fiancé, has a younger brother named Arthur who quickly gets on Doc's…

On Stage – Loving. ep37, 530930

By Keith August 1, 2026Drama, On StageNo Comments

Today's show features three mini-plays centered around the theme of love:  The Actress: A beautiful leading lady whose acting talent is questionable stays afloat by surrounding herself with exceptional…

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 – Dick To Help Lum And Abner. 350611

By Keith July 31, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Horlicks: The continues success is proved out by the host of new users who buy Horlicks each day. Look for it at your local druggist. Down in Pine Ridge, the…

The image shows three men sitting inside a car at night. The driver is seen from behind, looking to his left. The man in the middle, wearing a suit, sits with his hands clasped, appearing serious. The man on the right wears a trench coat and a fedora hat, looking straight ahead with a focused expression. Outside the car window, city lights and rainy streets are visible, suggesting a somber or tense atmosphere. The interior is dimly lit.

Nero Wolfe (CBC) Before I Die. ep2, 820123

By Keith July 31, 2026Detective and Mystery, Nero WolfeNo Comments

Audio quality is excellent. The king of the black market doesn't take no for an answer, so Archie Goodwin isn't taking any chances when he's invited to go for a…

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.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Bedside Manners. ep86, 500530

By Keith July 30, 2026Detective and Mystery, Philip MarloweNo Comments

Out on the streets, our hardboiled detective suffers a broken leg bad enough to land him in a hospital bed. While flat on his back, a dame comes to him…

Alan Young – Old Love Letters (retro240). 450403

By Keith July 30, 2026Comedy, Retro OriginalNo Comments

Highlights include:

Alan getting fitted for his tuxedo.

The hilarious moment when the groom meets Alan without either realizing who the other is.

The chaotic wedding scene as the show reaches its grand finale.

A vintage-style promotional poster for "The Adventures of Sam Spade," featuring a radio episode titled "Case of the Broken Window." A man in a trench coat and fedora, presumably Sam Spade, leans forward on a cluttered desk in a dim office. A broken window with a bullet hole is visible, casting shadow on the wall. The setting includes an old telephone, papers, a microphone, and an "ON AIR" sign, evoking a classic detective-radio drama ambiance.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Champion Caper. ep163, 490807

By Keith July 29, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sam SpadeNo Comments

Sam gets hired by Champion to be a bodyguard. The blustery man claims to be dangerous, and not play games, but soon there are slugs flying through his office window. The chase is on to track down the shooter, and discover who he is working for.

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Lose To Squire. 350610

By Keith July 29, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Horlicks: Look before you buy to see if the malted milk product contains no cheap, imitation ingredients. Get Horlicks, the original. Down in Pine Ridge Lum and Abner have to…