Retro Radio Podcast

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Panama Hat. ep3. 481010

By Keith October 10, 2021Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

An all expenses paid weekend in Malibu, a red head, and a white Panama hat are just a few of the ingredients that combine for the next adventure for Philip…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Polly Goes To The Shrink. 541010

By Keith October 10, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

The cast is in the drugstore before the show. Once Jack arrives, they all make their lunch orders. Dennis plays the juke box and sings and opera sounding tune. Jack…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

Quiet Please – One For The Book. ep75, 481121

By Keith October 9, 2021Quiet Please, Science Fiction, Suspense and Horror

A story about an Air base that has been built on an old dry lake bed. Lake Muroc now hosts all sorts of test planes, fighters, bombers, and even ground…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Lights Out – The Author And The Thing. ep52, 430928

By Keith October 9, 2021Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

Stories of the supernatual, and supernatural fantasy. If you are the type to scare easily, we urge you to turn off your radio now. In other words, don't even think…

Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

Lone Ranger – Red Barber Helps the Lampson’s. ep889, 381007

By Keith October 7, 2021Lone Ranger, Western

Red Barber is a notorious outlaw with a list of crimes of everything imaginable. With all he has stolen, people speculate what he has done with it all. Word of…

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – Philomel Cottage (Orson Wells). ep61, 431007

By Keith October 7, 2021Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Orson Wells is back in this radio presentation of a short story by Agatha Christy. A married couple spend their honeymoon in a jungle paradise. Memories of the last week…

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 – Abner Steals Lum’s Guests. 460805

By Keith October 6, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The rift between Lum and Abner, along with the price war, is in high swing. We learn how Abner is so set on keepping Lum from earning a profit of…

Lum and Abner – Dick Huddleston And Reason. 460801

By Keith October 6, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

As Lum and Abner argue over their splitting the hotel after their latest rift, Cedric tries to mediate but is only becoming confused. Dick Huddleston enters to get an earful…

Fred Allen (Salad Bowl Revue) Inspector Allen Solves Spinach Robberies. ep8, 331006

By Keith October 6, 2021Comedy, Fred Allen

It's Friday night, and Fred takes us for a visit behind the scenes at his Tip Toe Detective Agency. Fred tries to get rough with a suspect, but it doesn't…

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 – Pressed Pants. ep256, 481005

By Keith October 5, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber and Molly's season opener. Fibber seems discontented. Will the visitor at the door bring excitement to this boring old town? The Old Timer does his best. To really cut…