Retro Radio Podcast

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Brave Little Tailor. 470712

By Keith January 25, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

To travel to storyland today, let's ride on an old fashioned, horse drawn ice cream wagon. After a brief sponsor message, the story begins. In the neat and tidy workshop,…

Buster Brown Gang – Knights and Tournaments. 460727

By Keith January 25, 2025Buster Brown, Juvenile

Smiling Ed opens with a song, My Grandpa Is the Smartest man I Know. After a little joking around, Buster Browns friends present the story in the vane of King…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – On the Flanders. ep176, 450514

By Keith January 24, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

By the days the first world war broke out, the careers of Holmes and Watson were about over. However, they came out of retirement to take on this case at…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – The Missing Paper. 420127

By Keith January 24, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The courtroom drama is about to begin. Lum calls the court into session, and faces the unusual instance of trying himself. Mousey Gray is called as a witness for Squire…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Does Leroy Need a Mother. ep110, 440123

By Keith January 23, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Or: Eve and Gildy Get Together. Leroy has been a sweet little angel around the house lately. Very helpful, and on his best behavior. The reason is soon learned when…

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

Whitehall1212 – Murder Of Peter Amory. 520224

By Keith January 23, 2025Detective and Mystery, Whitehall1212

Visiting a crime of 30 years ago, a 32-year-old Peter Amery looked much older than his years, and wife just 4 years younger than he. In voiceover, details are shared…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Chicago Fraud Matter. 530206

By Keith January 22, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Johnny Dollar gets to the bottom of insurance fraud, and an identity switch.

Charlie Chan – Charlie Chan Reports To Commissioner. 1939

By Keith January 21, 2025Detective and Mystery

A man with a bad reputation is found stabbed through the heart. Although he was a known crook, the cops still need to see that justice is carried out, and…

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 – House Alteration – Look for an Architect. ep500, 470121Fibber McGee And Molly – House Alteration – Look for an Architect. 470121

By Keith January 21, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As the McGee's discuss the name of a good architect, Wallace Wimple visits. Who designed his house? He has a special room to keep his bird books in. Why does…

A black-and-white photograph of Everett Sloane as he stands in front of a microphone, reading lines while recording a radio program for the 21st Precinct.

21st Precinct – The Bartender. ep3, 530721

By Keith January 20, 202521st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

A call comes into the police station, and the cops respond to the shooting at the bar, complete with medical assistance. It's late with few cars on the street, and…