Western – Retro Radio Podcast

Roy Rogers – New River Rodeo

By Keith October 5, 2026Roy Rogers, WesternNo Comments

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.

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

The Six Shooter – Anna Nordquist. ep32, 540506

By Keith September 28, 2026Six Shooter, WesternNo Comments

When a local trial threatens to hang a potentially innocent man, Britt Ponset spots critical flaws in the case and steps in to uncover the truth before time runs out for Pete and Anna.

"Two cowboys, Wild Bill Hickok and his trusty sidekick Jingles, ride their horses through a rocky landscape. Wild Bill holds a revolver in his right hand and Jingles holds a shotgun in his left. They both wear cowboy hats, bandanas and leather vests adorned with fringe. In the foreground, a buffalo stands in the grass, watching them pass by."

Wild Bill Hickock – The Confidence Game. ep11, 510827

By Keith September 21, 2026Western, Wild Bill Hickock

Wild Bill and Jingles track down a slick confidence man disguised as a stage magician after a local widow's life savings goes missing in Pleasantville.

AI generated four-panel comic strip depicting a Western storyline. Panel 1 shows two men, the Marshal and his deputy, finding an ambushed stagecoach on a snowy trail. Panel 2 shows them with an injured woman who recounts a violent robbery. Panel 3 features a close-up of two pocket watches found in a stable, vital evidence. Panel 4 depicts the Marshal and his partner confronting silhouetted gang members, ready for justice. The tone is tense and dramatic throughout.

Gunsmoke – Trojan War. ep45, 530228

By tom September 14, 2026Gunsmoke, Western

On a cold winter morning in Dodge City, Matt Dillon and Chester discover that the notorious Pueblo gang has arrived in town. When the regular stagecoach fails to show up on schedule, Matt and Chester ride out to investigate, uncovering an ambush and taking on a deeply personal mission to rescue a taken passenger and bring the outlaws to justice.

All Star Western Theater – Billy The Kid, With Tex Ritter. ep8, 461006

By Keith September 7, 2026All Star Western Theater, Western

Tex Ritter stars as Billy the Kid alongside Monte Montana and Cottonseed Clark, featuring music from Coleen Summers and the Riders of the Purple Sage.

An AI rendering of a vintage-style comic book cover featuring a cowboy, the Cisco Kid, riding a horse at night under a crescent moon in a desert landscape. The text reads: "Cisco's Greatest Test: A Friend Driven Mad! The Cisco Kid - Berserk. 530115 - episode 52." On the right, two men are depicted: one aims a gun at the other, who is tied up and gagged. Additional text at the bottom says, "The Desert Over Pancho! A Keiku Radio Podcast Presentation." The style is colorful and dramatic.

The Cisco Kid – Berserk. ep52, 530115

By Keith August 31, 2026Cisco Kid, Western

When an old soldier friend suffers a breakdown and flees into the desert with Pancho as his hostage, Cisco must track him down and resolve the crisis without firing a shot.

an AI rendition of a black-and-white photo of a smiling Gene Autry sitting on the edge of a desk talking to an older woman standing beside him. The woman holds a photograph of a man in a cowboy hat and gestures as she speaks. The desk holds framed photos, papers, and an old-fashioned rotary phone. A radio sits on a shelf in the background next to a pair of boots and a sheet of music. The scene appears to be a casual, friendly conversation in an office or home setting.

Gene Autry – Aunt Martha(When Your Smiling)

By Keith August 24, 2026Gene Autry, Western

Gene Autry helps an elderly woman fulfill her late husband's dream of building a ranch to help troubled boys turn their lives around.

Gunsmoke – Matt Gets It. ep129, 541002

By Keith August 17, 2026Gunsmoke, Western

The transcribed story of the violence that moved West with America, and the man who moved with it. Chester arrives late, leaving Matt a bit disgruntled with him. Soon after,…

Hop Along Cassidy – The Failure. ep13

By Keith August 10, 2026Hop Along Cassidy, Western

A crooked politician has the town's votes all to himself after his opponent mysteriously disappears. Hopalong Cassidy teams up with Ellen, a local newspaper woman, and tries to convince Ted…

Iron horse, locomotive steam engine. Railroad.

Lightning Jim _- Union Pacific. ep11, 1952

By Keith August 3, 2026Lightning Jim, Western

The railroad crew sings as they work at laying track for the Union Pacific. Voiceover offers more background on the famous completion of the railroad line, and it's importance in…