Retro Radio Podcast

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Adventures ofPhilip Marlowe – Face to Forget. ep88, 500614

By Keith October 8, 2026Detective and Mystery, Philip MarloweNo Comments

Hired to find a contact aboard a moving train with only a vague description, Philip Marlowe runs into a trail of suspicious passengers, a knock on the head, and a corpse. After being thrown from the train, Marlowe must catch up to stop the killer before they reach the end of the line.

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

The Great Gildersleeve – Beautiful Visitor at the Bullard’s. ep259, 471008

By Keith October 8, 2026Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

Gildersleeve sets his sights on Mrs. Tuttle, a beautiful visitor staying at the Bullards'. Despite car trouble, a rejected date invitation, and endless fumbling in the dark, Gildy's charm somehow still wins her over.

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.

Rogues Gallery – Fortune In Furs. ep27, 451220

By Keith October 7, 2026Detective and Mystery, Rogues GalleryNo Comments

When a warehouse fire leads Richard Rogue into a web of arson, blackmail, and murder, a $1,000 tip and a bump on the head help him uncover a scheme to swap real furs for fakes and double-dip on insurance money.

The AI image is a vintage-style cartoon advertisement for "Lum and Abner," promoting the sale of shares in an Arizona silver mine. It features cheerful characters inside a store named "Jot 'Em Down Store." One man, labeled "President Lum," is handing a paper titled "Silver Mine Stock" to another man. Other characters, dressed in old-fashioned attire including overalls, hats, and formal wear, look on. The background shows shelves with goods and a window behind the group. A microphone icon is in the bottom right corner.

Lum and Abner – Selling Shares In Arizona Silver Mine. 350722

By Keith October 7, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Left short-handed at the Jot 'Em Down Store, Abner struggles to keep up with orders while Pine Ridge goes crazy over a high-society craze. When Cedric reveals he bought silver mine stock, Lum arrives to take credit for the scheme sweeping the town.

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 Over My Dead Body Caper. ep169, 490918

By Keith October 6, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sam SpadeNo Comments

When an undertaker client is stalked by a mysterious stranger, Sam Spade gets pulled into a web of family secrets and attempts on his own life. After local newspapers report Sam's death, he decides to play along, attending his own funeral to turn the tables on the killer.

The Great Gildersleeve – Teaching Leroy Borrowing and Finance. ep258, 471001

By Keith October 6, 2026Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

Gildersleeve tries to teach Leroy a lesson in finance by asking friends for fake loans to demonstrate good credit. Instead, he triggers a town-wide panic that leaves Summerfield convinced the Water Commissioner is broke.

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Lum Has A New Business Venture With Squire. 350719

By Keith October 5, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

After a week of being bossed around at the Jot 'Em Down Store, Lum quits and agrees to join forces with Squire Skimp. Despite warnings from Dick Huddleston and an attempted apology from Abner, Lum takes the bait the moment Squire promises to make him president.