1940 – Retro Radio Podcast

Behind The Mike – Versatile Acting. ep4, 401006

By Keith April 11, 2026Behind the Mike, Documentary and InterviewNo Comments

One of the most versatile voice actors in radio is featured, Charlie Cantor. Charlie demonstrates a few of his dialects, and range of characters. He also demonstrates a few unusual…

The front view of a classic vintage car with a wide, intricate chrome grille and four round headlights, two on each side. The car is white with red accents around the headlights and the top edge of the grille. The chrome bumper is prominently visible at the bottom. The background is dark with a blurred, dramatic cloudy sky, creating a striking and moody atmosphere that emphasizes the car's design.

Green Hornet – Votes For Sale. 400927

By Keith March 14, 2026Adventure, Green Hornet

A candidate for mayor plots to do anything it takes to win the votes of the 5th Ward. A pivotal section of swing voters in town. Scoffing at the ethics…

A person wearing blue denim jeans with their hands behind their back, secured together by a pair of metal handcuffs. The focus is on the hands and the handcuffs, indicating the person is restrained. The background is dark, creating a strong contrast with the light-colored jeans and the person's skin. The image conveys themes of arrest, detention, or captivity.

Green Hornet – Poor Substitutes. 400717

By Keith March 7, 2026Adventure, Green Hornet

A man from a charity fund, sponsored by the Daily Sentinel, talks with Miss Casey about a list of poor families to help for Christmas. Certain ones who have been…

Jack Armstrong – Adventure of the Sunken Reef. ep3, 401225

By Keith February 28, 2026Adventure, Jack Armstrong

Jack, Billy, Betty, and uncle Jim is on the Spindrift and a storm rage as they sail towards their goal in the Sulu Sea. Uncle Jim issues the orders, and…

The Lone Ranger – The Osage Bank Robbery. ep763, 371217

By Keith February 9, 2026Lone Ranger, Western

Adventure awaits at the end of the trail for the masked man. In a smoky saloon, plans are made to rob the Osage bank. It's the Brougan gang. When the…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Burns and Allen – (CBS) Christmas 1940. 401223

By Keith December 23, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

Sponsored by Spam. Announcer, Bud Heston, Bandleader, Artie Shaw. Vocals by the Smoothies. Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie tells George about the film she saw with Bud at…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Gracie Writes a Play. 401216

By Keith December 16, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

As they often do, George and Gracie enter to joke about dating other people, and their fashionable nightlife. Topics also include Christmas shopping, and Senor Lee's crazy butchering of the…

Burns and Allen – George Gets A Black Eye. 401209

By Keith December 9, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

After a recent show in San Diego the cast members are back in the studio. Gracie talks about the men she flirted with, and George tries to cover up the…

Burns and Allen – The Sponsor Drops By. 401202

By Keith December 2, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

Fashion and style are the theme for the day. The sponsor is coming, and Gracie is joined by Senor Lee and Artie Shaw to make fun of George's suit. The…

Burns and Allen – Rehearsing Next Week’s Show. 401125

By Keith November 25, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

We find the cast wrapping up the last few jokes of the previous show, then George wants to review and evaluate their performance. With the fast-paced world of radio comedy,…