1945 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Sherlock Holmes – Murder in the Casbah. ep192, 451203

By Keith April 23, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock HolmesNo Comments

The place of winding streets, and colorful cafe's is the setting for a murder mystery. Douglas Milton had run away to escape blame for a crime. His fiancé hires Holmes…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello- Melonhead’s Department Store. ep116, 451213

By Keith March 13, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Lou talks about horses and giraffes in a Christmas parade. The topic switches to Costello being a world-class fashion designer. Manning the phones at Melonheads’ department store, Lou handles incoming…

Sherlock Holmes – Accidental Murderess. ep191, 451126

By Keith March 10, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Taking a well-deserved rest, Holmes and Watson attended a Shakespearean festival. The beauty of the place is enough to make Holmes almost wish he was a man of wealth. The…

Abbott and Costello- Opening A Gas Station. 451129

By Keith March 6, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Abbott complains to Costello that he is not doing any work at their new gas station. Will Costello get sued for the work he’s done to a car? Lou has…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Bing Crosby, Lionel Barrymore, Marilyn Maxwell. ep169, 450405

By Keith March 1, 2026Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Harry "Bing" Crosby, who is congratulated for his win of the Academy Award. Bing sings, This Heart of Mine. Marilyn Maxwell flirts with Bing before she sings, Saturday…

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.

Rogues Gallery – Little Drops Of Rain. ep18, 451108

By Keith February 26, 2026Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

Rogue goes into flashback mode to tell how his date with Liza was interrupted. His crooning to the gal ends when a phone call draws him out to see a…

Sherlock Holmes – The Speckled Band. ep189, 451112

By Keith February 24, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes3 Comments

On a rainy day in 1883, Watson had just finished his breakfast, when Holmes surprises him while in disguise. On the streets as a ragged Begger, he has learned the…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Ingrid Bergman, Ella Mae Morse, William Bendix. ep168, 450329

By Keith February 15, 2026Command Performance, Music

Bob Hope spends a few moments as he jokes about it being Springtime, and of course chasing women. Ingrid Bergman joins Bob to dish out the jokes right back at…

Abbott and Costello – Costello’s Father’s Day Gift. ep103, 450614

By Keith February 12, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Abbott remarks about Costello’s strange family. Why were his relatives carrying the sign, and why are his relatives living with him? Costello talks about bathroom mishaps, and relatives who are…

Abbott and Costello – Joining the Merchant Marines. ep85, 450125

By Keith February 5, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Costello enters in a naval officer’s uniform. Abbott is critical and thinks he’ll never pass the physical exam. Costello applies a little wordplay as he talks about a date he…