Retro Radio Podcast

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

Our Miss Brooks – Model School Teacher. ep16, 481121

By Keith June 26, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie relates a little of her typical day, and her crush on Mr Boynton. Mrs Davis gives Connie an early wake up call. It seems Connie has been recommended as…

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 – laughing corpse. ep190, 400310

By tom June 25, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A scientist is killed by a poison that induces laughter before death. But it is a mystery to the Shadow on how it was administered.

Boston Blackie – Nobody At The Door. ep226, 490511

By Keith June 25, 2022Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

The phone rings in Boston Blackies office, but nobody is there. Then theire's a knock at the door, but nobody's there. Only an envelope, but it's empty too. What's going…

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 – Mysterious Voice on Party Line Threatens Squire. 470311

By Keith June 24, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lumburgers are still popular, but Lum is worried that people might be losing their apetite for them. With the court trial, and the Meadowlark restaurant closed for most of it,…

A photograph of a doctor wearing a stethoscope around their neck, standing against a plain background. The doctor is wearing a white lab coat and a serious expression on their face, as if listening intently to something. The stethoscope is draped over the doctor's shoulders and resting on their chest, and their hands are folded in front of them. The overall effect is one of professionalism and medical expertise.

Dr. Kildare – Rico Marchianos Dying Wife. ep4, 500222

By Keith June 23, 2022Dr Kildare, Drama

A gangster is on the way to Blair General hospital, but Doctors Gillespie and Kildare aren't in trouble. Actually Rico Marciano turns out to be a top violinist and his…

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.

Richard Diamond – Garabaldi Case. ep120, 520201

By Keith June 23, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Richard and Hellen swap corny telephone greetings as they work out plans for their date tonight. Called out on a job, Richard finds himself forced into the company of Janet…

Lum and Abner – Grandpap Gets Threatening Phone Call. 470310

By Keith June 22, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store, Lum gets onto Abner for browsing through the mail order catelog. If he keeps going down that route, Abner won't have any of his…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Special: 15th Anniversary Show. 490913

By Keith June 21, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A special 1 hour show full of NBC's biggest radio stars. Harlow Wilcox reads some early reviews from 1935, then Fibber and Molly remember some early moments but are interupted…

Amazing Mr. Malone – Hard Work Never Killed Anyone. 510622

By Keith June 21, 2022Detective and Mystery

Glenda is two timing her casino owning husband. She ran away from Dan, who believed she was dead. Until now. Dan is an abusive man who wants his wife back,…

Lum and Abner – Divide the Pearl Money. 470306

By Keith June 20, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

With winning an odd amount of money, Lum and Abner debate at how to split the difference. Huh? Why do they need to split it in amounts of hundreds of…