1940 – Retro Radio Podcast

Behind The Mike – Sundown On The Veldt. ep5, 401013

By Keith October 17, 2026Behind the Mike, Documentary and InterviewNo Comments

Graham MacNamee goes behind the scenes of classic radio to explore Sundown on the Veldt, classic radio bloopers, Bill Stern's sports broadcasting stories, and a dramatic sea rescue.

AI generated, vintage-style comic book cover titled "The Blue Beetle: The Sea Serpent," described as a two-part adventure. It depicts the Blue Beetle holding a glowing object, staring at a large green sea serpent with glowing eyes emerging from the water near a boat and a pier with two people standing on it. The background shows a full moon and rocky cliffs. A newspaper clipping at the bottom right reads, "Joan Mason Kidnapped!" with a date of June 7, 1940.

The Blue Beetle – The C Serpent (parts one and two). ep15-16, 400607

By Keith September 19, 2026Adventure, Blue Beetle

The Blue Beetle investigates a slimy offshore mystery using Dr. Franz's "Poison Detector Ring" and races to save kidnapped reporter Joan Mason in "The Sea Serpent" (Episodes 15 & 16, originally broadcast June 7, 1940).

A vintage-style poster for "Lone Ranger: When Death Waits," subtitled "A Retro OTR Presentation." The text promises "Adventure, Danger, and courage”. The scene shows a tense, dramatic Western landscape with stormy skies, a train and covered wagon in the background, and two children hiding behind rocks looking scared. Two horses stand nearby, while two men on horseback—one dressed like a cowboy and the other as a skeleton figure—ride toward the children, adding an eerie, suspenseful tone.

Lone Ranger – When Death Waits. 400731

By Keith July 27, 2026Lone Ranger, Western

Pioneers faced many dangers that combined to fill their lives with hardship, but it was the Lone Ranger—more than any other man—who made the West a safe place to live.…

Jack Armstrong – Adventure of the Sunken Reef, Part 5. ep1580, 401227

By Keith July 18, 2026Adventure, Jack Armstrong

Jack Armstrong, that All American boy is still on the Spindrift as the crew fights their way through towering waves, and typhoon winds. Jack and the rest are below decks…

Jack Armstrong – Adventure of the Sunken Reef, Part4. ep1579, 401226

By Keith May 23, 2026Adventure, Jack Armstrong

On the storm swept China Sea, the Spindrift sails bravely on towards the Sulu Sea where their treasure of uranium lies. The crew all do their parts in battling the…

Blue Beetle – Death Rides On Horseback Pt 1 and 2. ep11-12, 400531

By Keith April 25, 2026Adventure, Blue Beetle

Fox Features syndication. "Death Rides On Horseback" Part one. Commercials added locally. A masked horseman has shot six policemen. The Blue Beetle "borrows" a horse and gives chase. A girl…

Behind The Mike – Versatile Acting. ep4, 401006

By Keith April 11, 2026Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

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…