Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Bad Mail Service. ep506, 470304

By Keith March 4, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is expecting some mail, and feels that the mail service is somehow holding out on him. He decides to write a letter of complaint. The McGee's maid, Lena enters…

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

Black Museum – The Hammerhead Matter. ep18, 520501

By Keith March 4, 2025Black Museum, Detective and Mystery

A practical tool becomes a deadly weapon, and Orson Wells tells us how it all went down. From the echoing halls of the Black Museum, we go to a train…

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

X Minus One – The Roads Must Roll. ep32, 560104

By Keith March 3, 2025Science Fiction, X Minus One

In the future, traffic has become so bogged down that engineers develop a rolling road. A cross-country conveyor belt that efficiently transports cargo without the trouble of collisions. The engineers…

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 – Mousey Is An Airplane Watcher. 420226

By Keith March 3, 2025Comedy

Taking his duties as Air Raid warden seriously, Lum has bought an old train porter's uniform. He's still delivering pamphlets for Diogenes, and tells a little of his embarrassing story…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song Under The Moon. ep37, 1939

By Keith March 2, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Horace sings, Get Out and Get Under the Moon. Pat reads a fan letter that plugs the sponsor. Leon and Horace sing, Happy Cowboy. Mickey leads off as the…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack Tries to Rehire the Sportsmen. ep611, 470302

By Keith March 2, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

At the end of last week's show, Jack fired the Sportsmen. Can he justify himself to the sponsor on his decision? Will his contract with the quartet support Jack's case…

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 – The Three Ghosts. ep6, 371031

By Keith March 1, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Lamont Cranston needs a vacation after his recent exhausting adventures. He picks a resort that is said to be haunted. To combat the alleged supernatural killer ghosts, the Shadow uses…

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

Archie Andrews – Jive Talk. 460518

By Keith March 1, 2025Archie Andrews, Comedy, Juvenile

Relax and enjoy another visit to Riverdale. Dad enjoys his morning coffee and newspaper. He shares a few news headlines with mom. Archie is torn away from his dreams and…

Box 13 – The Professor and the Puzzle. ep21, 490109

By Keith February 28, 2025Box 13, Detective and Mystery

A professor at a local college writes to Dan about a personal problem. How can Dan help the professor with his woman trouble? A tale of rivals for a love…

Lum and Abner – Lum Is An Air Raid Warden. 420224

By Keith February 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Rapidly gaining the confidence of Diogenes, Lum has a growing confidence that he's a good bet for the reward for the honest man contest. Today Lum talks to Abner about…