Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Ben Prepares to Leave Town. 470320

By Keith July 11, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Making preparations to leave town, Ben Withers talks with Abner. Is there something Lum can think of that will keep the man in town? Is there a new vocation tthey…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Spring Cleaning. ep688, 490327

By Keith July 10, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's home in Beverly Hills, Rochester does the Spring cleaning as he sings some ad lib lyrics about Jack. They joke about love in the Springtime, and Polly's love…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks Weighing Machine. 481205

By Keith July 10, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Miss Brooks recounts an event that she experienced recently when weighing herself on a penny scale. The card it spit out, promised that she would meet a tall dark man…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – curse of shiva. ep204, 401201

By tom July 9, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A skeptic broker is told by a mystic that he willl die shortly and the prediction comes true. During a seance, he starts to reveal to the Shadow who the killer was but he is shot by one of the participants before he can do so.

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Democracy in America – Where Could I Be Better Off. ep1, 620117

By Keith July 9, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

A young French nobleman, Alexis D'Toukfel, spends a year in America in 1831, and writes his observations. His work would become a literary milestone in what a democracy is all…

Blair of the Mounties – Fire Valley. ep1, 380131

By Keith July 8, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

In this first episode, a wealthy Brittish woman has a dream about her son being kidnapped, and an image of where he might be. She goes to Canada to Blair…

Lum and Abner – Doc Changes His Name to Ben Withers. 470319

By Keith July 8, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Speculation on who the voice might be leads Lum and Abner back to wonder about Doc Withers. Is he becoming senile? Just how old is Ben Withers, and could Lum…

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.

Box 13 – Treasure of Hang Lee. ep41, 490529

By tom July 7, 2022Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Episode 41. A trip to Chinatown gets Dan a priceless piece of jade, and the quest for a treasure.

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Mr Trevor’s Secret. 440217

By Keith July 7, 2022Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

Mr Keen is called to a factory for his next investigation. A war factory has gotten a threat, and one of the employees has disappeared. Is this a matter of…

Lum and Abner – The Voice Calls Again. 470318

By Keith July 6, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner has had some misadventures with his hired bodyguard Cedric. Today he and Lum talk about the possibility that the voice might be Doc Withers. Speculation continues as the voice…