Retro Radio Podcast

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Mothers Best Flour – There’s Nothing As Sweet As My Baby. ep28, 510214

By Keith June 21, 2026Mothers Best, Music

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

Flash Gordon – Befriending The Lionmen. ep2, 350428

By Keith June 20, 2026Adventure, Flash Gordon

Previously Flash and Dale have become marooned on the planet Mongo, and after a narrow escape from Ming, they have been captured by the Shark men, and after more adventures…

Down Our Way – A Rival Singing Group Forms. ep6, 1932

By Keith June 20, 2026Down Our Way, Drama

Some background. The show centers on a small-town choir, and happenings in the life of folks in town. It's not only a church choir, but one that also sings at…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Lum Wants A Statue Made In His Honor. 350516

By Keith June 19, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Bricker reminds listeners that photos of Lum and Abner are in limited supply. He is even armed with a letter from a fan, praising the picture. Lum and Abner…

A person wearing blue denim jeans with their hands behind their back, secured together by a pair of metal handcuffs. The focus is on the hands and the handcuffs, indicating the person is restrained. The background is dark, creating a strong contrast with the light-colored jeans and the person's skin. The image conveys themes of arrest, detention, or captivity.

Stand By For Crime – The Communist Menace. ep1, 1953

By Keith June 19, 2026Detective and Mystery

Every show is about a hot button topic for the television news. Today the feature is about Communism, it's a terror, a menace, a disease. Who will fall prey next?…

21st Precinct – Barge Sinking in East River

By Keith June 18, 202621st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

The call comes in about a gravel barge that's sinking. Checking out the situation, and traffic blockage, the focus turns to a domestic dispute. Captain Canelli learns about Mrs. Linley,…

Fred Allen – The Mammoth Department Store. (retro 234). 321225

By Keith June 18, 2026Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

This 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Fred has to deal with a…

Boston Blackie – Marked Money. ep195, 481006

By Keith June 17, 2026Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A gangster calls on another to extort some cash from him, concerning a single dollar bill. What can be so valuable about the dollar? It's big enough to lead to…

Lum and Abner – Squire Will Take Hogs To Chicago. 350515

By Keith June 17, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Bricker reminds listeners of the limited supply of photos of Lum and Abner, and how to send for one. Down in Pine Ridge Grandpap plays checkers with Abner, and…

Box 13 – Find Me, Find Death. ep36, 490424

By tom June 16, 2026Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Episode 36. A homicidal maniac gives Holiday four days to live.