Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny – Introducing Dennis Day. ep343, 391008

By Keith October 1, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Rochester drives Jack to pick up the cast members. Mary scoffs at the 1929 Maxwell, joking the horse may be making a comeback. Phil is teased about his spontaneous sounding…

A black and white photo of an old-fashioned movie theater marquee with the name "Bijou" in large letters at the top. The marquee features several movie titles, including "The Lone Ranger Returns" and "East of Eden." A few people are visible walking past the theater on the sidewalk.

Vic and Sade – A Letter From Aunt Bess, Sewing Buttons. 431001

By Keith October 1, 2023Comedy, Vic and Sade

Audio is a little muffled. Sade is on the phone, talking with Ruthie, and needs to finish sewing on a button. Russel comes home with a letter from Aunt Bess…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – Horace Morton’s Weather Machine part 6of6. 400621

By Keith September 30, 2023Adventure, Superman

The slopes of Music Mountain have been sliding down towards town. Especially the areas around where the precious mineral, radium is mined. Today, with rains keeping up their pace, things…

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.

Boston Blackie – Who Killed John Davis. ep 20

By Keith September 29, 2023Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Listen in and witness as the cops break in on Barton, in an attempt to take him back to prison. It leads to Barton's escape, and the cops being gunned…

Adventures of Superman – Horace Morton’s Weather Machine part 5of6. 400619

By Keith September 28, 2023Adventure, Superman

Champion of the weak and oppressed. When we last saw them, Lois and Clark had come to the jail to bail out her uncle Horace, only to find that he…

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

21st Precinct – Case Of The Foundling. ep16, 531020

By Keith September 27, 202321st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

In the hectic call center of the 21st Precinct, Captain Canelli is confronted with a man who has found a baby. What should Mr Wigan do with the child? The…

Adventures of Superman – Horace Morton’s Weather Machine part 4of6. 400617

By Keith September 26, 2023Adventure, Superman

As Clark and Lois have went to her uncle's house to learn about his weather predictions they have ran right into a mystery. The house servant Rogers has been killed,…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Off To Washington. 490116 (Retro plus)

By Keith September 25, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

As provided by the Jot 'em Down Journal of February, 1999: ABnER: Don't you think we ort to drop Mr. Truman a post- card and let him know we're comin?…

Jack Benny – Ah Wilderness. 360412

By Keith September 24, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Broadcast from Cleveland, Don and Jack talk about his reviews from his appearances in town. Mary turns out in her new Easter outfit. Kenny is all decked out in Spring…

Adventures of Superman – Horace Morton’s Weather Machine part 3of6. 400614

By Keith September 23, 2023Adventure, Superman

When we last saw him, Clark and Lois was in the home of scientist, Horace Morton. There has been an outbreak of crime in the neighboring town, and Rogers, the…