July 2026 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Damen Runyon Theater – What, No Butler? (retro238). 491204

By Keith July 16, 2026Comedy, Damen Runyon, Detective and Mystery, Retro Original2 Comments

Damen Runyon was a newspaper reporter, columnist, and short story writer. His characters featured gangsters and street people. His stories found their way into the movies, sometimes as just a…

Box 13 – One of these Four. 490508

By tom July 16, 2026Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Episode 38. Afloat with a murderer, but who?

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Piggy Bank Robbery. 480129.

By Keith July 15, 2026Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and MysteryNo Comments

After a long night, Casey is near sleep, but takes the time to listen to a friend who has just been burglarized. The only thing taken was the babies piggy…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Hire Grandpap. 350531

By Keith July 15, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks: It makes a grand Summer drink for kids that makes them big and strong. It's nourishing and easy to digest. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner's picture show…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – 99 Year Lease. 421027

By Keith July 14, 2026Burns and Allen, ComedyNo Comments

as George and Gracie enjoy breakfast, they watch their neighbor. George gets onto Gracie about her excessive snooping. She complains that George isn’t as romantic to her, as the neighbor…

Crime Club – Murder On Margin. ep26, 470522

By Keith July 14, 2026Crime Club, Detective and MysteryNo Comments

An intriguing story of the stocks of passion, and the bonds of death. After a tough day at work, a Manicurist and a barber talk about living a better lifestyle.…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

The Six Shooter – Revenge At Harness Creek. ep31, 540429

By Keith July 13, 2026Six Shooter, WesternNo Comments

Britt stops in for a visit with the Harcourt brothers, a scrappy pair but when they need to, they can lay aside differences to unite for a good cause. They…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Cast Introduced. ep697, 490529

By Keith July 12, 2026Comedy, Jack BennyNo Comments

It's the end of the 1949 season, and as a bookend for the year, Jack takes time to give credit and honors to all of his cast members and writers.…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Jubilee (AFRS) Barney Bigard, Louis Jordan. ep46, 430927

By Keith July 12, 2026Jubilee, MusicNo Comments

Hosted by Ernie Whitman, the Jubilee gets kicked off by Louis Jordan and, Pistol Packing Mama. Crooner, Faye Carrol sings, My Devotion. Ernie reads from the mail bag. Louis Jordan…

A judge is holding a law book in one hand and wagging his finger in the other.

Perry Mason – Nora Talks To Sid. 481103

By Keith July 11, 2026Drama, Perry MasonNo Comments

Perry Mason, Della Street, and Paul Drake continue their ruse of making a movie. They are really just filming the crowd, to check for reactions, in hopes of identifying their…