Music – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Bing Crosby, Lionel Barrymore, Marilyn Maxwell. ep169, 450405

By Keith March 1, 2026Command Performance, MusicNo Comments

Hosted by Harry "Bing" Crosby, who is congratulated for his win of the Academy Award. Bing sings, This Heart of Mine. Marilyn Maxwell flirts with Bing before she sings, Saturday…

Mothers Best Flour – Cool Water. ep18, 510131

By Keith February 22, 2026Mothers Best, MusicNo Comments

Playlist: Hank Williams sings, Cool Water. Instrumental time with the classic, Orange Blossom Special. Hymn time with Hank singing, Lonely Tombs.

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.

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Ingrid Bergman, Ella Mae Morse, William Bendix. ep168, 450329

By Keith February 15, 2026Command Performance, Music

Bob Hope spends a few moments as he jokes about it being Springtime, and of course chasing women. Ingrid Bergman joins Bob to dish out the jokes right back at…

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Mother’s Best Flour – The Seamans Blues. ep10, 510119

By Keith February 8, 2026Mothers Best, Music

Get ready for another dose of classic country music from Hank Williams and his band of studio musicians. Playlist: Hank sings, The Seaman's Blues. Audry sings, the Blues in my…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Spike Jones (Spotlight Revue) Jack Owens. ep6, 471107

By Keith February 1, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Featuring announcer, Mike Wallace. Guest Jack Owens, and the usual gang including Dorothy Shea, Spike Jones, and the City Slickers. Spike kicks off with, Alabamie Bound. Dorothy talks to Spike…

Mothers Best Flour – First Song, Move It On Over. ep9, 510118

By Keith January 25, 2026Mothers Best, Music

Playlist: Hank Williams starts off with, Move It on Over. Audry sings, I'm Satisfied with Life Don't Worry Me. For the morning hymn time, Hank sings his classic, I Saw…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Jan August. ep5, 471031

By Keith January 18, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Spike's guest is the Sinatra of the Steinway, Jan August. Mike Wallace introduces Spike Jones and his City Slickers as they play, No, No Nora. Dorothy Shea, the blonde Park…

Mothers Best Flour – Nobodys Lonesome For Me. ep8, 510117

By Keith January 11, 2026Mothers Best, Music

Playlist: Hank Williams sings, Nobodys Lonesome for Me. Audry sings, My Long Tall Tight Wad Daddy. Joe Rumore joins Hank, Louie, and Audry for a word for the sponsor. It's…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Revue) Tex Williams. ep4, 471024

By Keith January 4, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Features Spike Jones and the City Slickers, along with Dorothey Shea the Park Avenue Hillbilly, and Myron "Mike" Wallace. Guest tonight is Tex Williams. Spike Jones opens with Toot, Toot…

Holiday-themed sugar cookies on a brown surface. There are cookies shaped like stars and Christmas trees, lightly dusted with powdered sugar. The cookies have a soft, buttery appearance, and the background accentuates their pale color.

Eddie Cantor – Christmas Special. ep661, 521225

By Keith December 28, 2025Comedy, Eddie Cantor, Music

At this time in his career, Eddie was little more than a DJ, and played some of his favorite recordings on the air. Today, at the request of a letter,…