1951 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Whitehall1212 – The Murder Of Duncan Frazier. 1951

By Keith October 4, 2024Detective and Mystery, Whitehall1212

Starting with a vieew of various exhibits from the Black Museum, news of a possible new entry arrives. A fire is just smoldering out when the Scotland Yard inspectors arrive. Could it have been suicide? Maybe, but not with a bullet hole in the victim's back.

Badges. night sticks, police officers.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – TollHurst Theft Matter. 511027

By Keith October 3, 2024Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The Tollhurst family owns a fir trading business, and a theft draws the attention of Johnny Dollar to clear the air on whether the insurance claim is valid. Right off…

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Whitehall1212 – The Case Of The Weed Eradication. ep00, 510000

By Keith August 21, 2024Detective and Mystery, Whitehall1212

Pilot episode, written and directed by Willis Cooper, creator of Lights Out, Quiet Please, and others. Presents a series of cases based on real crimes, but fictionalized for radio. In the vane of other shows like Dragnet, or the Black Museum, the names have been changed, and the crimes are presented in a matter of fact style, and sometimes brutal reality.

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.

Barry Craig – Murder in Wax. 511121

By Keith June 19, 2024Barry Craig, Detective and Mystery

Having won some public notoriety, Barry finds himself in the company of Mona, a reporter. She's less than thrilled to be doing the profile of the hardboiled detective. Then a…

Cowboy standing next to his horse.

Wild Bill Hickock – A Cave In. ep6, 510506

By Keith May 13, 2024Western, Wild Bill Hickock

In a saloon, a couple of hardcases talk about their latest scam to part the miners from their hard-earned money. Their boat is about to be rocked when they learn…

Close-up of a microphone.

Mothers Best Flour – First Song, Alabama Waltz. ep4, 510111

By Keith April 26, 2024Mothers Best, Music

The Lovesick Blues boy, Hank williams and his band of studio musicians play the hot tunes to go along with your morning plate of biscuits. Playlist. Alabama waltz. Hank cuts…

Cowboy standing next to his horse.

Wild Bill Hickock – The Red Wagon Jinx. ep5, 50429

By Keith April 1, 2024Western, Wild Bill Hickock

It took a tough man, and a tough wagon to drive freight over the old Western trails. As hard as the men were, they still couldn't figure out the jinx…

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.

Barry Craig – Case of the Corpse On Delivery. 511031

By Keith February 28, 2024Barry Craig, Detective and Mystery

Or, The Bail Jumper. A weary Barry Craig puts up his feet and waits for a bail bondsman to fill him in on a big job. it's worth 10% of…

"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Mother’s Best Flour – First Song, On The Banks Of The Old Ponchartrain. ep12, 510123

By Keith January 23, 2024Mothers Best, Music

Hank Williams and his studio crew are back to wake you up to some classic Country music. Playlist: On the Banks of the Old Ponchertrain. Audry takes the mike to…

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Dragnet – Big Love. ep108, 510705

By Keith January 9, 2024Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

An episode for parents, not your children. Homicide Detail. A woman with a 2-year-old child have disappeared, and there's no reason for it. It's up to Joe Friday to find…