Retro Radio Podcast

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – The Hollywood Trip Begins. ep39, 1934

By Keith June 21, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

now with plenty of time to take their trip, the blooms can decide to splurge and buy plane tickets to travel to Hollywood. Jake is worried over the rapid pace…

A black-and-white photograph of Everett Sloane as he stands in front of a microphone, reading lines while recording a radio program for the 21st Precinct.

21st Precinct – Case Of The Patient. ep18, 531103

By Keith June 20, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

The phone rings to report a robbery in progress. Captain Canelli tells in voiceover the details that send the police into action. Ride along in the patrol car as it…

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 – Showdown with Elizabeth. 410612

By Keith June 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is still in hot water with Lizabeth over his dressing up the store's dressing dummy in women's clothes. She got word that he was getting intimate with a strange…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Eighty Thousand Dollar Price. ep38, 1934

By Keith June 19, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Sam joins Jake and Becky at the business to prepare discussing the sale of their knee pants factory. The business has been such a part of their lives over the…

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.

Barry Craig – Murder in Wax. 511121

By Keith June 19, 2024Barry Craig, Detective and Mystery

Having won some public notoriety, Barry finds himself in the company of Mona, a reporter. She's less than thrilled to be doing the profile of the hardboiled detective. Then a…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Models A Dress. ep253, 400618

By Keith June 18, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, Do It Again. Planning a trip, Fibber maps out a route, while Molly reviews her dress pattern. A phone call finds Molly getting the tragic news…

Lum and Abner – Abner’s Rabbits Worth Money. 410610

By Keith June 18, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After his whim of dressing Mr. Dillbeck, the store's dummy as Mrs. Dillbeck, Abner has found himself in hot water with Lizabeth. He tells Cedric about the trouble he's in.…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Mr. Greenville’s Offer . ep37, 1934

By Keith June 17, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake and Becky ponder over their new titles of grandma and grandpa. They reminisce over their lean times and their early marriage. Jake's dream of remembering his long hours at…

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

Black Museum – The Gas Receipt. ep16, 520417

By Keith June 17, 2024Black Museum, Detective and Mystery

Every week a look at a different item in the Black Museum of Scotland Yard is presented by Orson Wells. Sometimes a typical weapon of murder, and sometimes a mundane…

Jack Benny – Father’s Day, Henry Aldrich. ep379, 400616

By Keith June 16, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

In a rush to make the last day in the studio for the season, Jack and Don take a cab, they are joined by Mary, and Phil at the drugstore…