Airplanes – Retro Radio Podcast

Captain Midnight – Parada Treasure 3 The Black Plane. 391019

By Keith April 11, 2026Adventure, Captain MidnightNo Comments

A dramatic look at the adventuresome life of swashbuckling pilot, Captain Midnight. In previous episodes a wounded pilot has been rescued, and is now held prisoner. A plane buzzes the…

Buster Brown Gang – A Plane Called Yankee Doodle. 471213

By Keith November 22, 2025Buster Brown, Juvenile

Smiling Ed opens with a song, Hey and Hi and Ho Ho Ho. He reminds the kiddies to pick up their Buster Brown comics when they shop for shoes, and…

Charlie Chan – Meeting Willoughby’s Plane

By Keith June 24, 2025Detective and Mystery

We catch up with the famous detective in the middle of a case. Previously, Willoughby had his son murdered, and Charlie has been investigating the case. Charlie shares his theories…

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 – White God. 380710

By Keith May 24, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows. Lamont Cranston, lawyer by day, but known to the underworld as the Shadow, fights crime with the…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee And Molly – Aeronautics. ep503, 470211

By Keith February 11, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a touch scratchy, but OK. Wanting to be included among the big names in inventions, Fibber is wrapped up in his latest scheme. Wallace Wimple pops in to…

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Claudia Says Goodbye To Her Family (Book 47 Chapter 8). 430829

By Keith November 28, 2024Drama, One Mans Family

Title: Claudia Says Goodbye to Her Family. Claudia has everything all packed up that she won't need as she goes to visit Nick. She says a few words of goodbye…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Flying In The New Silent Airplane. ep1197, 1936

By Keith October 12, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Cruising through the skies at the amazing speed of over 200MPH, it won't take long for Annie and Joe to cross the country. Even so, there's plenty of hiding places…

Little Orphan Annie – Who Shot Tom Baines Dog. ep1165, 1936

By Keith September 28, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

While at the Gregory barn, Annie witnessed the dog being shot by a stranger. We join her signaling Joe with their whistles. He tells about a book he's reading about…

Little Orphan Annie – Wright Brothers 33rd Anniversary. ep1164, 1936

By Keith September 14, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Lots of strange things have been happening around Simmons Corners, and some of the story is shared in review of the shady characters, and their suspicious behavior. Today we join…

Jack Benny – Returning On TWA. ep374, 400512

By Keith May 12, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don introduces the scene from last Sunday Jack and Mary enter a taxi. They discussed the fund they had in the nightclubs. Jack’s Playboy lifestyle has been placed on a…