Retro Radio Podcast

Stan Freeburg – Musical Sheep. ep1, 570714

By Keith July 3, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

In a weird opening moment designed to showcase the comic range of the star, Stan argues with himself. The show starts with the sketch on musical sheep. Sheep that play…

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.

Rogues Gallery – The Chronicle (Triangle Murder Case). ep36, 460221

By Keith July 2, 2025Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

Curtis and Ames are business rivals. What is the big matter at the core of their bitter rivalry? Ames is a reporter, and Fred Curtis is a high-power lawyer. Curtis…

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 Phantom Authors Manuscript. 420526

By Keith July 2, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Taking time away from his quest from publishing a great novel, Lum puts the printing press to work with a job that actually makes a little money. He and Abner…

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 – The New Fire Truck. ep584, 490419

By Keith July 1, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The Wistful Vista Fire Department has just ended their clothing drive, and the winner of the drive for bringing the most clothes get a free ride through town on the…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The SQP Caper. ep124,, 481107

By Keith July 1, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Effie Perine is terribly upset over her misbehaving typewriter. Her S, Q, and P keys aren't right. It's a set up to lead into Sam's most recent report. Pat is…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Thousand Year Reich. ep7, 1942

By Keith June 30, 2025Documentary and Interview

It was never a secret about Hitler's Thousand Year Reich. To make it happen, this show's producer presents how the German school system used a revisionist history approach to feed…

Lum and Abner – Property Deal Goes Sour. 420525

By Keith June 30, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum and Abner had been stuck with some worthless property, Cedric had learned about the fake letter that lured them into the sale. He refuses to believe it's a…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Rose Bowl Parade. 550102

By Keith June 29, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack calls a stop to Bob Crosby as the band opens the show. Jack complains about the drunken state of the band at the start of the new year. Bob…

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Stan Kenton – Eager Beaver. ep704, 1944

By Keith June 29, 2025GI Jive, Music

Requests are handled by every Gi's favorite DJ, GI Jill. She dedicates the songs, and plays them for service men serving overseas. Stan Kinton plays, Eager Beaver. Bing Crosby sings,…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – Suffering From The Heat. 480807

By Keith June 28, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

It's a Summer Day in Riverdale, and the temperature is rising. Fred complains to Mary about the heat, but what should he do about it? As Mary turns to her…