Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny – New Year’s Eve Party at Biltmore Bowl. ep428, 420104

By Keith January 4, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Don Wilson rolls back the clock, and we join Jack in Rochester as he prepares for the new year celebrations. Jack learns the bad news about how Rochester lost his…

Smilin’ Ed’s Buster Brown Gang – Pirates And The Parrott. 480515

By Keith January 3, 2026Buster Brown, Juvenile

The favorite strongholds of the pirates were in the Indies. They not only attacked ships, but cities as well. Juan Alvarez has a favorite parrot, and as he plays music…

You Are There – Hanging Of Captain Kidd, 1701AD. ep55, 481219

By Keith January 3, 2026Drama, You Are There

The scandal surrounding the trial of Captain Kidd is that he knows too much about ranking officials, and they would rather see him hanged. What kind of damaging testimony might…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Wants New Job to Keep up with Bronco. ep428, 520102

By Keith January 2, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Expecting opportunity to knock soon, Gildersleeve’s welcomes a visit from judge Hooker. Although they exchange New Year’s greetings, Gildersleeve’s is not feeling respected. The judge recognizes Gildersleeve jealousy over bronco’s…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Finding The Location. 421006

By Keith January 2, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has been cold towards Professor Sloane, but since the new observatory is to be named for him, Lum's attitude has changed. In the store, Abner helps Lum pack for…

Casey, Crime Photographer – Hot New Year’s Party. ep218, 480101

By Keith January 1, 2026Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

Listen as Ethelbert talks with Ann and Casey about the celebrations of the night before, and their New Years bash. The latest story that our heroes are in pursuit of,…

Gunsmoke – Pucket’s New Year, James Nusser. ep195, 560101

By Keith January 1, 2026Gunsmoke, Western

On a cold winter night, Matt and Chester ride the range, and encounter an old gent who has been stranded, and threatens Matt. Until he discovers who the lawman is.…

American actress and singer Alice Faye. She is seated in a chair, wearing a white blouse and dark skirt, and is looking off to the side with a slight smile on her face. The background is dark and there is a decorative pattern visible on the wall behind her. Shepherd Conservation Society.

Phil Harris – The Sponsor’s New Year’s Eve Party. ep161, 501231

By Keith December 31, 2025Comedy, Phil Harris

The time is coming for the sponsor's new year' eve party. Is Phil invited, or not? Frankie isn't concerned to not be invited; he's been to plenty of good parties…

Lum and Abner – The Edwards Observatory. 421005

By Keith December 31, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Love letter woes have corrected themselves, but Lum is still cooking up ideas on making the widow Abernathy fall in love with Prof Sloane. With Grandpap’s help, Abner writes a…

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.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Pearl Carrasa. ep46, 500425

By Keith December 30, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The insurance investigation for Johnny involves not the criminal with the goods, but the victim. It's off to prison to interview the death row inmate to try to locate the…