Battles – Retro Radio Podcast

You Are There – Lexington And Concord, 1775AD. ep76, 490515

By Keith November 3, 2026Drama, You Are ThereNo Comments

CBS reporters transport listeners back to April 1775 for a vivid, on-the-scene account of the historic clashes at Lexington and Concord, capturing the tension, the secret supply caches, and the fateful first gunfire that ignited the Revolutionary War.

Lone Ranger – Custer Rides With The Lone Ranger. ep1240, 410103

By Keith October 12, 2026Lone Ranger, Western

Trapped by military orders, General Custer sneaks away from his fort to rescue a captured Tonto and join the Lone Ranger and local homesteaders in a desperate battle against renegades and Lizard Warriors on the Big Horn trail.

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

Flash Gordon – Befriending The Lionmen. ep2, 350428

By Keith June 20, 2026Adventure, Flash Gordon

Previously Flash and Dale have become marooned on the planet Mongo, and after a narrow escape from Ming, they have been captured by the Shark men, and after more adventures…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – Golden Fleece (AFRS). 540717

By Keith June 21, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Today's story is a legend from Greek Mythology. Take a magical ride as a magical harp transports us to storyland. Prince Jason awaits the arrival of Shira, a well-known teacher…

Buster Brown Gang – Pegasus The Great Winged Horse. 460526

By Keith January 11, 2025Buster Brown, Juvenile

The happy Buster Brown Gang are on the air! Smiling Ed and his friend Froggie greet the kids with a song, Grandpa Can Fix Anything. Smiling Ed doesn't waste any…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

You Are There – The Battle Of Hastings, 1066AD. 480606

By Keith November 4, 2024Drama, You Are There

The French and British armies face off. The commanding Generals meet at Hastings to discuss terms of battle. CBS reporters are on the scene to interview the participants, from top…

You Are There – Battle Of Thermopylae (480BC). ep87, 500416

By Keith February 18, 2023Drama, You Are There

The Spartans face off against the Persians. The Greeks have the battlefield advantage, a narrow gap that the charging Persians have to get through before a victory can be hoped…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Mutual Broadcast Service In Review – 1939 In Review. 400101

By Keith November 25, 2022Documentary and Interview

By its own admission, the year was one characterised by war. Actual news sound bites share stories of crime and punishment, bravery and survival, and the election of a new…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

American History Through the Eyes of Radio Episode 37 radio adventure theater last of the Mohicans. 1932

By Keith February 12, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

Hosted by Tom Bosley, this 60-minute episode tells the entire story of the Leatherstocking tale, the last of the Mohicans. Taking us back to the days before America was a…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio Episode 32 Leatherstocking tales last of the Mohicans part 8. 1932

By Keith January 25, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

After the battle at Fort Henry, the Sly Fox has invaded, and major Duncan is distraught over the thought of losing his beloved Cora. There Mohican friend Gingacook brings promising…