Retro Radio Podcast

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.

G. I. Jive (AFRS) Bing Crosby – Roleo Rolling Along. ep617, 1944

By Keith June 8, 2025GI Jive, Music

GI Jill is back and wants to go on a date with the soldiers serving overseas. She has her own juke box, and is ready to serve up some of…

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

Archie Andrews – Free Movie Tickets. 480925

By Keith June 7, 2025Archie Andrews, Comedy, Juvenile

As is typical, Fred Andrews tries to read his newspaper, but mom has a request. How does a night of playing Bridge sound? Before arrangements can be made, Archie shares…

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

X Minus One – Almost Human. ep13, 550811

By Keith June 7, 2025Science Fiction, X Minus One

Cybernetics, the study of robots and artificial intelligence, someday something like this may happen. A professor and his female assistant are visited by a rude man from her past. He…

21st Precinct – Policeman Shot. ep6, 530811

By Keith June 6, 202521st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

Captain Canelli tells how he was on hand at the midnight change of shift, and catch a glimpse of the mundane events at the precinct station. Reports to be filed,…

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Car Pooling. 420507

By Keith June 6, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Getting clear of the apartment building plan, Lum and Abner are once again faced with how to spend that $10K that Diogenes left for them. The whole situation of the…

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 – Visit by Aunt Hattie. ep155, 450204

By Keith June 5, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As we eavesdrop in on the family in Summerfield, we get a look at wartime sentiments as Leroy fantasizes at being a bombardier. Aunt Hattie has come for a visit,…

Black Museum – A Jar Of Acid. ep20, 520515

By Keith June 5, 2025Black Museum, Detective and Mystery

The story of crime begins in the echoing halls of the Black Museum. Then we have Orson Wells transition us to a scene of two women who wait for 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.

Boston Blackie – The Star Of The Nile. ep4, 440714

By Keith June 4, 2025Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Valuable jewels, beautiful dames, and Boston Blackie are all on a train. A formula for something big to happen. Of course, the jewel comes up missing, and Farraday blames Blackie.…

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 – Lum Fools Squire Skimp. 420505

By Keith June 4, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After having the light bulbs go on, and the truth revealed about their plan for the apartments, Lum is worried about that check he wrote out for Squire's contractor to…

Box 13 – House Of Darkness. ep46, 490703

By Keith June 3, 2025Box 13, Detective and Mystery1 Comment

A blind man finds a disturbing message, and when a friend read Dan Holiday's ad in the paper, it's the beginning of a new adventure. The investigation begins by checking…