Retro Radio Podcast

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Letter of Love, Letter of Death. ep974, 790425.

By Keith June 2, 2025CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

A police detective puts his career on the line in order to prove the innocence of the rival of a murdered theatrical producer when he is accused of the crime.…

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 – JW Tiffin Hears The Plan. 420504

By Keith June 2, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The mysterious man in town, JW Tiffin, keeps getting Lum's name wrong as he pops in to make an inquiry. Word has gotten around about the building project, and Mr.…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Tugboat. ep45, 1939

By Keith June 1, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Micky Wickey plays his fiddle for a breakdown, Tugboat. Pat puts in a word for the sponsor. Leon sings, Music maestro Please. Leon and Horace sing, I Love to…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Jack Benny – Christmas Shopping. ep278, 371212

By Keith June 1, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

After an intro that drips with buttering up, Jack suspects that Don is expecting something good for Christmas. Even Phil and Mary are overly complementary. It doesn't take long for…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Black Jacket. 1940

By Keith May 31, 2025Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Kiddies are treated to new sounding theme music, and a nifty, new ring and identification tag. Sent especially from Annie just for you... and returning the foil seal from the…

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.

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Treasure Cave. ep204, 470925

By Keith May 31, 2025Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

It's early evening in the Blue Note Cafe, and Ethelbert talks to police chief Logan. When Ann Williams, and Casey enter, a rivalry over each other's job’s kicks in. A…

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

Archie Andrews – Archie’s In Love. 480918

By Keith May 30, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

It's Saturday, and Archie's moping around the house has mom worried. Is he sick or something? I wouldn't be so worried about Archie's moping, not as much as that apparent…

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 – Aboard the Steamship Amazon(Reincarnation of Michael). ep129, 380717

By Keith May 30, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Munitions for a band of revolutionaries are being smuggled on a luxury steamer. When orders are received that the munitions are no longer needed and are to be destroyed, one…

The Great Gildersleeve – Why The Chimes Rang. ep343, 491214

By Keith May 29, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's Christmas season on the streets of Summerfield as Leroy has fun sliding across the ice on the sidewalk. He and Gildersleeve walk down the sidewalk and talk about their…

Crime Club – Silent Witnesses. ep18, 470327

By Keith May 29, 2025Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

The unusual story of a letter that was registered by death. A young girl falls asleep reading a murder mystery novel. She awakens at the sound of gunshots. Was it…