Banks – Retro Radio Podcast

The Lone Ranger – The Osage Bank Robbery. ep763, 371217

By Keith February 9, 2026Lone Ranger, Western

Adventure awaits at the end of the trail for the masked man. In a smoky saloon, plans are made to rob the Osage bank. It's the Brougan gang. When the…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Lum Fools Squire Skimp. 420505

By Keith June 4, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After having the light bulbs go on, and the truth revealed about their plan for the apartments, Lum is worried about that check he wrote out for Squire's contractor to…

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.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Spoils of Europe. ep6, 1942

By Keith May 19, 2025Documentary and Interview

When it comes to obtaining raw materials for the war effort, Nazi Germany puts all bargaining aside. The only deals are those that meet their own demands. Embargos are placed.…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibbers Bank Account. 461203

By Keith September 3, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The mail has arrived, and Fibber has a letter from his bank. This time they have gone too far, and Fibber thinks he has good reason to bring up legal…

Lum and Abner – Nursery In The Jot Em Down Store. 410919

By Keith August 10, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the bank was forced to close, all that remains is the partition where the bank once operated. Lum gets Abner confused when he refers to the grass being greener…

Lum and Abner – Must Close the Bank. 410916

By Keith August 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has gone to the county seat to close a big deal to merge the Pine Ridge bank with the one there. In the Jot 'Em Down store, Abner fills…

Lum and Abner – Lum And Board Of Directors. 410915

By Keith August 3, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The gents are in the store, with Lum trying to figure out the books. His figure of speech about being a sort in his side gets Abner a little confused.…

Lum and Abner – Dealing With Stolen Jewels. 410902

By Keith July 18, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After a tin box was left for safe keeping at the new back, Lum is sure the diamonds hidden in the bottom were stolen. After checking up on details he…

Lum and Abner – Box Contains Diamonds. 410901

By Keith July 16, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

When a tin box has been left in their care for safe keeping, it fell and broke open. Lum found diamonds inside, and the name on the insurance papers in…

Lum and Abner – Lum Buys Bank Guard Uniform. 410826

By Keith July 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The deposits in Lum and Abner’s bank are swelling now that they've moved their own funds from the county seat. Their little bank is one you can trust, especially when…