Retro Radio Podcast

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.

Barry Craig – Dead on Arrival. 511114

By Keith September 22, 2023Barry Craig, Detective and Mystery

In need of a haircut, Barry Craig is pulled out of the barbershop to tend to a dame who has materialized in his car. Gunshots mean he has to take…

Adventures of Superman – Horace Morton’s Weather Machine part 2of6. 400612

By Keith September 21, 2023Adventure, Superman

Previously Clark and Lois had been sent to her uncle's house, Horace Morton. He is a scientist who claims to have invented a machine that helps him predict the weather,…

Black Museum – Four Small Bottles. ep14, 520403

By Keith September 20, 2023Black Museum, Detective and Mystery

Sometimes the smallest of common items can be the link to murder. Today, Orson Wells portrays how four small bottles were archived in the Black Museum. Oscar has a friend…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – Horace Morton’s Weather Machine part 1of6. 400610

By Keith September 19, 2023Adventure, Superman

Lois Lane and Clark Kent are called into Perry White's office to get the low down on Horace Morton. A scientist who has the uncanny knack of predicting the weather…

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 – Performing Autumn Chores. ep1414, 570915

By Keith September 19, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber has come up with another silly invention. A tree shaker is intended to shake all the leaves from the trees so the whole batch can be raked up at…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Lum Has A Rival For Rowena’s Affections. (Retro Extra)490109

By Keith September 18, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

As provided by the Jot 'em Down Journal of February, 1999: Lum's romance with Ezra Seestrunk's cousin Rowena (Isabel Randolph) cranks back up again after having been dormant for the…

A photograph of an indigenous island culture frame, set against a tropical background. The frame is made of intricately carved wood, with various patterns and symbols etched into its surface. It is propped up against a palm tree, with the ocean and other palm trees visible in the background. The overall effect is one of vibrant island culture and tradition, with the frame serving as a symbol of the region's rich artistic heritage.

Escape – Country Of The Blind. ep44, 480627

By Keith September 18, 2023Drama, Escape

You are in the mountains of Ecuador, surrounded by blind men who want to take your eyes. The classic tale by HG Wells. An adventuresome mountain climber discovers a lost…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Clown Hall Tonight. 360405

By Keith September 17, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Spring is in the air, and Don gives Jack a flowery introduction. Mary is on hand with a poem about Spring. Mary and Jak talk about... Kenny's underwear? In appreciation…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Gunsmoke – Thoroughbreds. ep159, 550917

By Keith September 17, 2023Gunsmoke, Western

On a dry, hot, dusty trail, Matt and Chester finally come across a water source. They also find an odd character there as well. From all signs, he's a horse…

Adventures of Superman – Alonzo Craig part 6of6. 400607

By Keith September 16, 2023Adventure, Superman

Valiant fighter for truth and justice. Stronger than a locomotive, faster than a speeding bullet, and walks the earth disguised as mild mannered Clark Kent. In recent episodes, Clark and…