Documentary and Interview – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

In Review (MBS) 1945 In Review. 451225

By Keith December 1, 2025Documentary and Interview

William Lang narrates the news headlines. The top feature has been the first Christmas not at war, and GI's were coming home A year of victory. A middle aged man…

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.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Thousand Year Reich. ep7, 1942

By Keith June 30, 2025Documentary and Interview

It was never a secret about Hitler's Thousand Year Reich. To make it happen, this show's producer presents how the German school system used a revisionist history approach to feed…

Jack Benny Interview Parts 1&2

By Keith June 13, 2025Documentary and Interview, Jack Benny

Originally archived in 2 parts, I recombined the parts. I assume it was done that way for ease in distributing on cassette tape. My show notes are a big longer…

CBS Evening News – War News Updates. 450513

By Keith May 23, 2025Documentary and Interview

What happened this day in news? What were the hot topics of concern? Robert Krout reports on the National Day of Prayer. Island attacks, fighting on Okinawa, New Guinea, and…

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Spoils of Europe. ep6, 1942

By Keith May 19, 2025Documentary and Interview

When it comes to obtaining raw materials for the war effort, Nazi Germany puts all bargaining aside. The only deals are those that meet their own demands. Embargos are placed.…

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Mass Murder. ep5, 1942

By Keith April 7, 2025Documentary and Interview

Probably the most well-known aspect of Nazi domination was the mass murder of the Jews. This episode takes a look at the treatment of the Jews, as people saw it…

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.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler -Two for Me, One for You. ep4, 1942

By Keith March 14, 2025Documentary and Interview

Just as the Nazi's are waging war on the world, they are waging war on the free enterprise system. Americans want to make sales, but Germans don't want to pay…

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

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Old Friend Charlie. . 481203

By Keith November 9, 2024Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

Though her baby isn't due for a few more months, Sally's baby is at the center of today's visit with the Carters. Sally marvels that her baby will be about…

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Jim’s Surprise. 481126

By Keith April 15, 2024Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

Jim is tired of being cooped up in the apartment, but concerned over the budget, Sally wants to know why. Sally gets to know the neighbors better, while Jim is…

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Life in the New Apartment. 481119

By Keith November 10, 2023Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

For the past few days in their new apartment, Sally has noticed a change in Jim. Is he worried over things at the office? Money? Is he mad at her…