1948 – Page 8 – Retro Radio Podcast

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Mad Scientist Caper. ep109, 480725

By Keith October 10, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

The men in the little white coats could be coming for Sam as he phones in his report to his secretary. Effie Perine. Escaping the mad scientists, he tells her…

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 – house that death built ep432, 480125

By tom October 7, 2024Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A lunatic retired executioner has died and left a haunted house, filled with death traps and murders.

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Professor La Blanc Gives Jack A Violin Lesson. 481205

By Keith September 15, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

As Don takes the show to Jacks house, there seems to be trouble. Professor LeBlanc has jumped into traffic at the thought of giving Jack a violin lesson. Once he…

Frank Merrywell – The Professor’s Decision. 480925

By Keith September 12, 2024Detective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell

All week long, the football team has been preparing for the big game. A rival, and a bully from their past has just enrolled at Yale. Will he mean trouble…

Let George Do It – Stand In For Murder. ep110, 481129

By Keith September 11, 2024Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A man writes to George with a problem. He has to commit a crime to keep from being in trouble. When he talks to George in person, it is a…

Jack Benny – Jack Tries To Relax At Home. 481212

By Keith September 8, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

After the busy and exciting events of doing the weekend broadcast, Monday is Jacks Day to relax. Rochester tries to make Jack comfortable at home, even to the point of…

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.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – Dry Martini Caper. 480801

By Keith August 26, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Effie and Sam throw some 1940's slang back and forth between them as they joke about being drunk, and Sam's latest adventure. He has an appointment to meet with a…

Frank Merrywell – Unwelcome Rescue. 480703

By Keith July 29, 2024Detective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell

Frank and Bart are spending their summer working as lifeguards at Coney Island. The amusement park attractions feature a human cannonball, and Frank needs to stay in the water as…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Kandy Tooth Part 1 and 2 Suspense. 480110

By Keith July 8, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

As part of the Suspense radio program, Sam Spade crosses over to tell this tale. Some introductory background to the character of Sam Spade is given, and how his stories…

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 – Listening To The World Series On theRadio. ep664, 481010_

By Keith July 7, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

As Rochester cleans house, he finds Jack's diary laying around. Through it, he gets a few candid glimpses of Jack's recent trip to Europe. As Rochester prepares for the World…