Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Murders In Wax. 380724

By Keith June 14, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

At a circus side show, wax figures are on display. The figures are posed in a scene of a recent famous mobster coming to justice, but imagine the shock of…

Jack Benny Interview Parts 1&2

By Keith June 13, 2025Documentary and Interview, Jack Benny

Originally archived in 2 parts, I recombined the parts. I assume it was done that way for ease in distributing on cassette tape. My show notes are a big longer…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – A Print Shop. 420512

By Keith June 13, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

With the end of the ordeal of how to spend the $10K from Diogenes, and all that problem behind them, Lum and Abner turn their attentions back to tending to…

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 – Leroy Meets Brenda. ep319, 490302

By Keith June 12, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As Gildersleeve pops into Peavey's he spies on Leroy sitting with Brenda. She's a niece who has been visiting the Bullard’s. The two share a soda, but when Leroy spots…

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

Whitehall 1212 – Murder of a Bloody Belgian. ep19, 520330

By Keith June 12, 2025Detective and Mystery, Whitehall1212

A case from 35 years earlier is reviewed. The remains of a lady, missing head and hands, is found, and an investigation begins. Blood-stained sheets, a laundry mark, and an…

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Witness, Witness, Whose Got The Witness. ep22, 491022

By Keith June 11, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Johnny Dollar is a freelance insurance investigator, today he is being hired by a private investigator to find a couple of witnesses who went missing. It's a weird way to…

Lum and Abner – A War Bond. 420511

By Keith June 11, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the short-lived idea about an old folks home didn't work out, Lum and Abner continue to discuss ways to invest their $10K in the community. Grandpap offers an idea…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – McGee Minds A Baby. ep146, 380124

By Keith June 10, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber seems to be in a cantankerous mood today. He has to turn down a job in the circus, then a knock comes at his dor. A woman drops off…

21st Precinct – The Visitors. ep28, 540120

By Keith June 10, 202521st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

The weather was cold as Captain Canelli has a patrol car take him to the scene of a domestic dispute. He's in time to find, and tail his suspects in…

Lum and Abner – A New Old Folks Home. 420508

By Keith June 9, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Returning from the county seat to stock up on merchandise, Lum shares with Abner about how they had a close call in safekeeping the money that Diogenes left with them.…