Retro Radio Podcast

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

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Bouncing Betty Caper. ep129, 481212

By Keith December 12, 2021Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Effie is in a singing good mood as she shows off a new hair do to her busy boss. Sam dictates his latest report about a workaholic butler who thinks…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Dennis Mother Visits. ep494, 431212

By Keith December 12, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack opens with a public service announcement to regulate unnecessary traveling to support the war effort. Before the show starts, a confused audience member, Mel blanc, tries to figure out…

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

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep11 1745 Leatherstocking Tales – Deerslayer Part 2. 1932

By Keith December 12, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

On the way to the safety of the lake, Deer Slayer and his companion narrowly escape the Iriquois warriors. As they float on the water, they find a fortified house.…

"Damon Runyon Theatre - Neat Strip Spectrogram" - A grayscale spectrogram of an old radio program episode from 1949. The title of the show, "Damon Runyon Theatre", is displayed at the top, with the episode number and title "Ep. 50 - Neat Strip" beneath it. The spectrogram displays the audio frequencies of the episode, with horizontal lines representing different frequencies and vertical lines indicating the volume and intensity of the sound. The spectrogram captures the audio patterns and fluctuations of the program, allowing for analysis and visualization of the episode's sound content.

Damen Runyon Theatre – Neat Strip. ep50, 491211

By Keith December 11, 2021Comedy, Damen Runyon, Detective and Mystery

Broadway is our host and narrator who fills us in on Mr Golden. The man is a burlesque hall owner who is approached by a young gal, determined on being…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep10 1745 Leatherstocking Tales 1932 Deerslayer Part 01

By Keith December 11, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

Out of the woods comes a giant of a man . Natty Bumpo, also known as Deer Slayer to his Indiann friends and Hawkeye to the white man,, is the…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Pie Baking Contest. 460924

By Keith December 10, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Now that Lum has a store full of apples, and had to borrow money from Abner to pay off his contest winner, how's he going to pay off his debts?…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Bookends And Babies With Retro Plus. 431210

By Keith December 10, 2021Amos and Andy, Comedy

First Show: 07-05-1929 The Real Criminals Talk About Amos. Opens with the two crooks argueing. They talk about their past crimes as they grow anxious to leave town. They're laying…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep8 1738 Cavalcade of America – Artistic Impulse. ep31, 360506

By Keith December 9, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Cavalcade of America, Documentary and Interview, Drama

To celebrate Art week, and Mother's Day, the orchestra opens with a medley, Songs my mother taught me. In 1738 Benjamin Webb, the first American artist was born. The Quaker…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Fibber McGee And Molly – Christmas Shopping. ep35, 351209

By Keith December 9, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As the McGee's go to the Wistful Vista department store, Rico Marcceli plays a little travelling music to open the show. Pushing through the crowds, Fibber flirts with pretty passersby…

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.

Great Gildersleeve – Disappearing Christmas Gifts. ep305, 481208

By Keith December 8, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As Gildersleeve tries to sneak through the house to put a few gifts under the Christmas tree, Birdie catches him, and manages to wake the house. With everybody up, they…