Music – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

Command Performance – Clifton Fadiman. ep8, 420416

By Keith July 5, 2026Command Performance, Music

Well known and loved host of the quiz show, Information Please, is today's host. Clifton Fadiman calls on the orchestra to play a jazzy version of, Polly Wolly Doodle. Responding…

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 – Dinah Shore, Jeanette MacDonald, Garry Moore, Jimmy Dorsey. ep82, 430906

By Keith June 28, 2026Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Dinah Shore who comes out singing, What Do You Do in the Infantry? Dinah reads from the mail bag, then introduces Jimmy Dorsey. Just after reading from the…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Mothers Best Flour – There’s Nothing As Sweet As My Baby. ep28, 510214

By Keith June 21, 2026Mothers Best, Music

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Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Buddy Clark. ep21, 480220

By Keith June 14, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Announcer is Joe King. Playlist: Spike Jones and the City Slickers play, Somebody Stole My Gal. Spike jokes about New York, where the show is coming from this week, with…

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

Mothers Best Flour – Move It On Over. ep27, 510213

By Keith June 7, 2026Mothers Best, Music

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Jubilee (AFRS) Andy Kirk, Gwynne Time. ep134, 450604

By Keith May 31, 2026Jubilee, Music

Get ready for some hot jazz, played by cool cats, and that jive talking super-sized Ernie Whitman is just the host to keep things moving. Playlist: Andy Kirk plays, 920…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Vic Damone. 480213

By Keith May 24, 2026Music, Spike Jones

The Spotlight Revue welcomes as it's guest, Vic Damone, and featuring Spike Jones, the City Slickers, and the Park Avenue Hillbilly Dorothy Shea. Playlist: Spike opens with, Shuffle Off to…

"Mother's Best Flour." The full title reads "Just When I Needed You. ep26, 510212" beneath the large text "Mother's Best Flour." The setting is a recording studio with vintage equipment, including a microphone on a table and a reel-to-reel tape recorder. Two men, dressed in old-fashioned western attire, are playing guitars and singing into separate microphones. The overall style has a nostalgic, vintage feel.

Mothers Best Flour – Just When I Needed You. ep26, 510212

By Keith May 17, 2026Mothers Best, Music

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Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) John Laurenz. ep18, 480130

By Keith May 10, 2026Music, Spike Jones

It's time for another Spotlight Review, featuring Spike Jones, the City Slickers, and the Park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Playlist: Spike Jones starts off by playing, Hindustan. Dorothy talks with…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) The Mills Brothers. 480206

By Keith May 3, 2026Music, Spike Jones

The Spotlight Revue, featuring the Mills Brothers and the usual cast. Playlist: Spike leads off with; I'm Just Wild About Harry. Spike introduces the Park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. They…