Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Apendicitis At Sea. ep390, 500817

By Keith September 20, 2025Dr Kildare, Drama

Doctors Gillispie and Kildare talk as Nurse Parker enters with a report on the stormy weather, and a problem at sea reaches Kildare on the telephone. A hookup over a…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – Sleeping Beauty

By Keith September 20, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Fasten your seatbelts as the Pretenders blast off in a rocket to travel to storyland today. It's going to be the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty. The story of…

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

21st Precinct – The Story. ep42, 540428

By Keith September 19, 202521st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

Captain Frank Canelli takes time to hit the streets in the warmth of the night. By the time he arrives at the scene of the crime, his patrolmen already have…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – The OPA Man Visits. 420722

By Keith September 19, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Plans to have the baby draw his own name from a hat have failed, so the friendly battle over naming rights continue. Abner gets wind of a government man who…

Stan Freeburg – Rocket Sled. ep12, 570929

By Keith September 18, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

Preparation for a death-defying journey in a rocket sled is in its final stages, and Stan is the onsite reporter to get the story as it breaks. Billy May plays,…

Black Museum – The Khaki Handkerchief. ep21, 1952

By Keith September 18, 2025Black Museum, Detective and Mystery

It's the kind of a handkerchief that a soldier might use, but you can bet it didn't belong to any hero. Orson Wells shows an exhibit or two in the…

Boston Blackie – The Missing String Of Pearls. 440811

By Keith September 17, 2025Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Also called the Manletter Bank Case, or Hunter Street. A secretary is worried that her boss is in trouble, and she goes to get help from Boston Blackie. Is her…

Lum and Abner – The Baby Will Name Himself. 420721

By Keith September 17, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lizabeth and Pearl have returned, but there's still the matter of the baby who was left in the store. Lum and Abner decide to draw names from a hat, and…

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George Needs a Guest Star. 400916

By Keith September 16, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

A new radio season begins, and it appears that Burns and Allen have transitioned from summer replacement status, to regular season. As a new problem is addressed, the need for…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Cooperation Picnic (Riley And Gillis Buy A Car Together). ep203, 480529

By Keith September 15, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley and Gillis have been lifelong pals. His wife Peg, isn’t so sure how long that will last at the go and together on buying a car. He seems blinded…