2026 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

The AI image is a vintage-style cartoon advertisement for "Lum and Abner," promoting the sale of shares in an Arizona silver mine. It features cheerful characters inside a store named "Jot 'Em Down Store." One man, labeled "President Lum," is handing a paper titled "Silver Mine Stock" to another man. Other characters, dressed in old-fashioned attire including overalls, hats, and formal wear, look on. The background shows shelves with goods and a window behind the group. A microphone icon is in the bottom right corner.

Lum and Abner – Selling Shares In Arizona Silver Mine. 350722

By Keith October 7, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Left short-handed at the Jot 'Em Down Store, Abner struggles to keep up with orders while Pine Ridge goes crazy over a high-society craze. When Cedric reveals he bought silver mine stock, Lum arrives to take credit for the scheme sweeping the town.

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 Over My Dead Body Caper. ep169, 490918

By Keith October 6, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

When an undertaker client is stalked by a mysterious stranger, Sam Spade gets pulled into a web of family secrets and attempts on his own life. After local newspapers report Sam's death, he decides to play along, attending his own funeral to turn the tables on the killer.

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

The Great Gildersleeve – Teaching Leroy Borrowing and Finance. ep258, 471001

By Keith October 6, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve tries to teach Leroy a lesson in finance by asking friends for fake loans to demonstrate good credit. Instead, he triggers a town-wide panic that leaves Summerfield convinced the Water Commissioner is broke.

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Lum Has A New Business Venture With Squire. 350719

By Keith October 5, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

After a week of being bossed around at the Jot 'Em Down Store, Lum quits and agrees to join forces with Squire Skimp. Despite warnings from Dick Huddleston and an attempted apology from Abner, Lum takes the bait the moment Squire promises to make him president.

Cowboy standing next to his horse.

Roy Rogers – New River Rodeo

By Keith October 5, 2026Roy Rogers, Western

When a bank teller collapses and dies during a local rodeo, most assume it's natural causes—until a bank robbery is reported. Armed with a cryptic clue, Roy Rogers sets out to unravel the mystery.

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Leo And Jack Watch The World Series. ep855, 531004

By Keith October 4, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny and the gang gather to watch the World Series with New York Giants manager Leo Durocher, but technical difficulties, Frank Nelson, and a heated argument with the television set turn game day into total chaos.

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Jubilee (AFRS) Count Basie Teddy Wilson. ep55, 431206

By Keith October 4, 2026Jubilee, Music

Count Basie and Teddy Wilson lead a star-studded lineup featuring Jimmy Rushing, Thelma Carpenter, and Earl Warren, while a guest emcee fills in for regular host Ernie Whitman.

Various baking and cooking equipment including measuring cups, mixing bowls, and utensils.

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Will The Landlord Accept The Baby. 490108

By Keith October 3, 2026Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

Expecting a baby in an adult-only apartment, Sally and Jim Carter face possible eviction from their strict landlady, while Mary Lee Taylor shares budget-friendly meal tips and a recipe for Easy Meat Pie.

Old-Fashioned Compass Rose

World Adventures Club – Land Of The Black Hand. ep6, 1932

By Keith October 3, 2026Adventure, World Adventurers Club

Set against the rise and fall of the Italian "Black Hand," an insider risks everything to bring down a powerful extortion syndicate in a storyline drawing striking parallels to the real-life downfall of Al Capone[cite: 1].

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

Dimension X – The Lost Race. ep7, 500520

By Keith October 2, 2026Dimension X, Science Fiction

Stranded near the ruins of an ancient alien city, a rocket crew faces mounting tension as they discover a mysterious glowing structure and a cosmic television device that holds the key to a lost civilization.