1949 – Page 23 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 Cat That Killed. ep180, 391231

By Keith December 31, 2021Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Most likely the wrong date, probably from 1949 instead. Lamonte Cranston and Margot Lane are on a scavenger hunt on a foggy, creepy night. A scream from a warehouse has…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

One Man’s Family – Book 72 Chapter 13 – Christmas Morning At The Barbours 491225.

By Keith December 25, 2021Drama, One Mans Family

After the Christmas celebration the night before, Henry shares his concern with his wife, Fannie. He hopes Paul won’t pursue the relationship with Mrs Abbot. He also shares a new…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – How I Played Santa Claus. ep31, 491224.

By Keith December 24, 2021Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

A business client of the insurance company needs Johnny to put a stop to a rash of frauds taking place in that business. It doesn't take Johnny long to meet…

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

Philo Vance – The Chop Suey Murder. ep76, 491220

By Keith December 20, 2021Detective and Mystery

A murder in Chinatown where jewels were stolen gains the attention of Philo Vance. The cops have already picked over the crime scene, but Philo seems to already know how…

"Damon Runyon Theatre - Neat Strip Spectrogram" - A grayscale spectrogram of an old radio program episode from 1949. The title of the show, "Damon Runyon Theatre", is displayed at the top, with the episode number and title "Ep. 50 - Neat Strip" beneath it. The spectrogram displays the audio frequencies of the episode, with horizontal lines representing different frequencies and vertical lines indicating the volume and intensity of the sound. The spectrogram captures the audio patterns and fluctuations of the program, allowing for analysis and visualization of the episode's sound content.

Damen Runyon Theatre – Neat Strip. ep50, 491211

By Keith December 11, 2021Comedy, Damen Runyon, Detective and Mystery

Broadway is our host and narrator who fills us in on Mr Golden. The man is a burlesque hall owner who is approached by a young gal, determined on being…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Circus Animal Show. ep29, 491210

By Keith December 10, 2021Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The next big insurance investigation takes Johnny to the exotic animals of a circus. The fear is that someone might try to steal the animals away for their own show,…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Bodyguard to Anne Connelly. 491203.

By Keith December 3, 2021Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

A call to be a bodyguard for a life insurance policy holder gets Johnny to spring into action. Ann has a problem with a man who is out to kill…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley The Bookie. 491202

By Keith December 2, 2021Adventure, Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley is stricken with fear, anxiously waiting his immenent death. A car back fires, but is mistaken for gunshots, and Riley swoons. What brought on this high suspense? Flashback to…

Philip Marlowe – The Birds on the Wing. ep60, 491126

By Keith November 26, 2021Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Miss Pembroke is a hard drinking, but nice little lady who wants to hire Marlowe to investigate her nephew. There’s a matter of a hefty inheritance that could tempt someone…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Kid on the Corner. ep61, 491203

By Keith November 21, 2021Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

The world looked cheap with all the artificial Christmas trees, phony Santa's, and plastic reindeer. Then Marlowe meets Tommy, a newspaper boy who is down on his luck. The envelope…