Retro Radio Podcast

The Lone Ranger – Crooks Are Where You Find Them. 470815

By tom March 18, 2024Contributors, Lone Ranger, Western

Crooks Are Where You Find Them 8/15/47
A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty 'Hi-yo Silver!' The Lone Ranger!"The Lone Ranger series is presented from 1st episode to it's completion as heard on Early Radio.

Jack Benny – The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. ep366, 400317

By Keith March 17, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is out in the hall, talking to Orson Wells. Phil describes the purpose, and we eavesdrop on the phone call to learn of the coaching session to improve Jack's…

Close-up of a pair of spectacles or eyeglasses designed to improve vision, with silver frames and clear lenses.

You Bet Your Life – Floor, Unedited. 490317

By Keith March 17, 2024Comedy, You Bet Your Life

Good quality. 52 minutes of unedited Groucho, with a special introduction. Before it was cut down for the time limits of the show, Groucho took all the time he wanted…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Buy Or Sell. ep49, 480315

By Keith March 16, 2024Comedy, My Friend Irma

Features Marie Wilson as Irma, and Cathy Lewis as Jane. The hectic life at her office has Jane down, and feeling distracted. She compares notes with Irma about farms, and…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Lets Pretend – The Donkey The Table And The Stick. ep24, 470913

By Keith March 16, 2024Juvenile, Lets Pretend

The Pretenders take us to storyland with a ride on the backs of a herd of elephants. Jack is a lazy boy, but is a quick wit. His doubtful dad…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Squire Rents the Store. 400315

By Keith March 15, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a bit scratchy and mushy. Abner is on the phone when Squire Skimp enters. He has been trying to collect debts, and get the store ready to close…

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

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Doofus. ep11, 1939

By Keith March 15, 2024Hillbilly Boys, Music

The Hillbilly Boys are on the air! Please pass the biscuits Pappy. Playlist. Bob Wills (also called Mickey Wickey) and the boys play, Dufus. Pat extolls the benefits of using…

Let George Do It – The Motive is Murder. ep125, 490314

By Keith March 14, 2024Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It3 Comments

A man claims to have committed two murders, seemingly unconnected, but the odd killer wants his artistic work to be recognized. He wants George to investigate, and show the world…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Whitehall1212 – Murder Of Margery Ashley. ep15 ,520302

By Keith March 14, 2024Detective and Mystery, Whitehall1212

Or, The Case of Air Cadet Gordon. Scotland Yard opens its official files to share true crime stories. The names have been changed, but the facts are real. Exhibits in…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Eighty Five Little Minks. ep41, 500314

By Keith March 13, 2024Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

When a department store is robbed of 85 mink coats, Johnny is on the scene to investigate. He arrives in time to converge with reporters and cameramen for the aftermath…