Retro Radio Podcast

A vintage-style promotional poster for "The Adventures of Sam Spade," featuring a radio episode titled "Case of the Broken Window." A man in a trench coat and fedora, presumably Sam Spade, leans forward on a cluttered desk in a dim office. A broken window with a bullet hole is visible, casting shadow on the wall. The setting includes an old telephone, papers, a microphone, and an "ON AIR" sign, evoking a classic detective-radio drama ambiance.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Champion Caper. ep163, 490807

By Keith July 29, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Sam gets hired by Champion to be a bodyguard. The blustery man claims to be dangerous, and not play games, but soon there are slugs flying through his office window. The chase is on to track down the shooter, and discover who he is working for.

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Lose To Squire. 350610

By Keith July 29, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Look before you buy to see if the malted milk product contains no cheap, imitation ingredients. Get Horlicks, the original. Down in Pine Ridge Lum and Abner have to…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – Case of the Iron Box. ep196, 451231

By Keith July 28, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Reliving another New Year's Eve, Dr. Watson recalls a memorable trip from 1899. Aboard a long train journey, Holmes listens as Watson lays out the details of their latest case:…

Amos and Andy. A tense scene between two men in a vintage setting, likely mid-20th century. Kingfish, the man on the left wears a hat, vest, and has a cast on his leg; he is gesturing angrily at the man on the right, who wears glasses and a white lab coat, holding a clipboard and looking concerned. The background features old radio equipment, a microphone, and a sign that reads "Amos and Andy Insurance Fraud." A woman stands in the background observing.

Amos and Andy – Insurance Fraud. ep24, 440317

By Keith July 28, 2026Amos and Andy, Comedy

Kingfish and Amos discuss the newly rekindled love between Andy and Madam Queen when Henry Porter enters to sell Kingfish on renewing his policy. After hearing the benefit of getting…

A vintage-style poster for "Lone Ranger: When Death Waits," subtitled "A Retro OTR Presentation." The text promises "Adventure, Danger, and courage”. The scene shows a tense, dramatic Western landscape with stormy skies, a train and covered wagon in the background, and two children hiding behind rocks looking scared. Two horses stand nearby, while two men on horseback—one dressed like a cowboy and the other as a skeleton figure—ride toward the children, adding an eerie, suspenseful tone.

Lone Ranger – When Death Waits. 400731

By Keith July 27, 2026Lone Ranger, Western

Pioneers faced many dangers that combined to fill their lives with hardship, but it was the Lone Ranger—more than any other man—who made the West a safe place to live.…

Lum and Abner – Squire Plans Rival Theater. 350607

By Keith July 27, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: The sort of cool, refreshing drink your family will enjoy on a nice outing outdoors. Enjoy it in both natural, and chocolate flavors. Down in Pine Ridge, Squire has…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Everybody’s Not So Hot. 360517

By Keith July 26, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is tired of the same old thing week after week. Don suggests a few cures for the run-down feeling. Mary talks about her health, and seeing her doctor. She's…

Mothers Best Flour Show – I Can’t Help It if I’m Still In Love With You. ep29, 510215

By Keith July 26, 2026Mothers Best, Music

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I Love a Mystery – Million Dollar Curse. ep3, 491214

By Keith July 25, 2026Adventure, I Love a Mystery

Jack and Tex continue their campaign to build up Sonny Richard's self-esteem. The guys track down the details of how the claims of the curse began. Sonny talks about her…

A black and white photograph of Elliott Lewis, a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He appears to be speaking or reading from a script, with one hand raised to emphasize a point. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

On Stage – The Fling. ep29, 530723

By Keith July 25, 2026Drama, On Stage

Elliot plays a man pretending to be in love with Katie. Despite his expressions of love, we soon learn that he isn't satisfied in his relationship. Elliot is a man…