Retro Radio Podcast

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

Dragnet – Roseland Roof Murders. 31, 491229

By Keith January 7, 2025Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

On robbery detail, Joe Friday and partner Ben Romero hit the streets. Planning on dealing with hardcases, the cops draw weapons from the police arsenal. Joe and Ben stake out…

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 – Escaped Convicts – Fibber Joins a Posse. ep498, 470107

By Keith January 7, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Word comes in that a criminal is on the loose in Wistful Vista, and Fibber is torn between joining the posse, or staying home to protect his lovely bride. Wallace…

Frank Merrywell – The Ransomed Football. 481002

By Keith January 6, 2025Detective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell

It's the morning of the big game with Rutgers. As Frank, Bart, and Insa look at the trophy case, a young fan is thrilled to meet a football hero. even…

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 – Lum Selling Magazines. 420113

By Keith January 6, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner complains to grandpap over Lum's trick to get his partnership back. Just then, Lum enters with his new job of selling magazine subscriptions. If he does well, Lum might…

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 – Guests, Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall. 470105

By Keith January 5, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don and Jack talk about the strings that had to be pulled to get tickets to the Rosebowl game. Phil arrives and is teased about his drinking, and the members…

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

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Naval Air Station Alameda California. ep342, 441011

By Keith January 5, 2025Kaye Kaiser, Music

A rebroadcast from Kaye's largest audience, in a hangar that doubles as his largest studio for the show. Kaye jokes with announcer, Bill Foreman, about topics of a military nature,…

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 Poison Death. ep19, 380130

By Keith January 4, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A rash of poisoning has broken out, and the mayor gets a letter claiming that the Shadow is fed up with crimefighting. The Shadow is now bent on holding the…

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 White Cat. 520816

By Keith January 4, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Without the usual opening formalities, we get right to the story. It's a story about an old king’s with three sons, and they each face a challenge to see which…

Let George Do It – Tunnel Under The River. ep81, 480503

By Keith January 3, 2025Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

George nearly dies when tunnel construction is sabotaged. He is hired to look into a string of accidents on the tunnel construction. He notices a boat on the river that…

Lum and Abner – Lum Selling Pencils. 420112

By Keith January 3, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the lost boxing match, and signing over his ownership in the Jot 'Em Down store to Abner, Lum is destitute and selling pencils on the street. Grandpap and Abner…