American Trail – Retro Radio Podcast

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

American Trail – The Dispatch To New York, 1776. ep1, 1953

By Keith February 28, 2026American Trail, Drama

An early newspaper reporter from New York interviews Patrick Henry on the new Constitution that is being proposed. Patriots who were united in rebelling against the oppressive British government are…

Doctor Kildare – Dan Malloys Peptic Ulcer. 500713 (retro423)

By Keith July 13, 2018American Trail, Drama, Retro Original

A busy contractor is examined by Dr Kildare, but doesn't have time for the extensive tests the medical men need to make a good diagnosis. The doctors convince him his…

American Trail – The Brave Flag. ep13, 1953.

By Keith May 25, 2012American Trail, Drama

This short series ends up with the story of how our flag came to be, and some of it's history. George Washington was instrumental in the first designs for the…

American Trail – The Blue Yonder. ep12, 1953.

By Keith May 18, 2012American Trail, Drama

What would a radio series about American milestones be without aviation? Here's one with a glimpse at the beginnings of how the wright brothers came to invent the airplane. we…

American Trail – The New South. ep11, 1953.

By Keith May 11, 2012American Trail, Drama

The Southern United States used to be a quiet, serene place. After the Civil War ended in 1865, it was quiet and nearly barren. It would be a long road…

American Trail – Rich Desert. ep10, 1953.

By Keith May 4, 2012American Trail, Drama

We look in on Arizona in 1879. A man faces near death over the lack of water. With help from a kindly rancher, he is given a more practical occupation.…

American Trail – California Gold Rush. ep9, 1953.

By Keith April 27, 2012American Trail, Drama

Special guest, Bing Crosby and his son Lindsay introduce the show. Bing sings a few bars of a song about the California Gold Rush, then fades into flashback as he…

American Trail – Magic Wire. ep8, 1953.

By Keith April 20, 2012American Trail, Drama

As Samuel Morse struggles to bring his invention to life, we get a glimpse of his unglamourous house and workshop. Will he win the grant money that he desperately needs…

American Trail – On To Monterey, 1843. ep7, 1953.

By Keith April 13, 2012American Trail, Drama

We tag along with John C Fremont as he takes his band of explorers to travel through the lands out West, and report on his findings. Dangers from natives, strange…

American Trail – Golden Ocean, 1843. ep6, 1953.

By Keith April 6, 2012American Trail, Drama

Covered wagons roll West, through the Cumberland Gap, and on towards Illinois. Syrus McCormick tinkers with a machine, but farmers scoff at his idea that farming will ever change from…