Blues – Retro Radio Podcast

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Jubilee (AFRS) Count Basie Teddy Wilson. ep55, 431206

By Keith October 4, 2026Jubilee, Music

Count Basie and Teddy Wilson lead a star-studded lineup featuring Jimmy Rushing, Thelma Carpenter, and Earl Warren, while a guest emcee fills in for regular host Ernie Whitman.

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Jubilee (AFRS) Harlan Leonard, Delta Rhythm Boys. ep52, 431115

By Keith September 6, 2026Jubilee, Music

Host Ernie Whitman leads a action-packed episode featuring Harlan Leonard, the Delta Rhythm Boys, boogie-woogie legends Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner, and Savannah Churchill.

Jubilee (AFRS) Jack Benny, Rochester. ep109, 441025

By Keith August 23, 2026Jubilee, Music

Along with host Ernie Whitman, special guests join the show today: Stella: Erskine Hawkins and his orchestra open with "Stella." Jack's Entrance: Jack Benny takes the stage to chat with…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Jubilee (AFRS) Andy Kirk, Gwynne Time. ep134, 450604

By Keith May 31, 2026Jubilee, Music

Get ready for some hot jazz, played by cool cats, and that jive talking super-sized Ernie Whitman is just the host to keep things moving. Playlist: Andy Kirk plays, 920…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Mothers Best Flour Show- Why Don’t You Love Me. ep24, 510208

By valerie@moviesfortheblind.com (Valerie Hunter) April 26, 2026Mothers Best, Music

Sorry for the inconvenience, but the original media file for this episode has been removed. Use the following link which connects you to my affiliated Amazon account to purchase the…

Jubilee (AFRS) Benny Carter, Betty Roche. ep126, 450409

By Keith November 23, 2025Jubilee, Music

Hosted by Ernie Whitman. To start things off, Benny Carter plays a swinging tune. Betty Roche sings, Trouble Why Can't You Let Me Be. The King Cole Trio plays and…

Jubilee (AFRS) Benny Carter, Effie Smith. ep125, ep125, 450402

By Keith November 2, 2025Jubilee, Music

Ernie Whitman calls the shots and introduces the acts. Playlist: Benny Carter plays, Sweet Georgia Brown. Effie Smith sings, Embraceable You. The Four Blazes sing, Good Little Deal. Jimmy Rogers…

Jubilee (AFRS) Harry James, Kitty Kallen. ep123, 450312

By Keith October 19, 2025Jubilee, Music

Everybody's favorite supersized host is back, as Ernie Whitman calls on Harry James. Playlist The Harry James band plays while Kitty Kallan sings, I'm Beginning to See the Light. Eddie…

GI Jive – Ginny Simms, I’m Like A Fish Out Of Water(AFRS). ep417, 1943

By Keith October 13, 2024GI Jive, Music

Playlist: Opens with film starlet, Phillus Brooks as the resident DJ. Ginny Simms sings, Like a Fish Out of Water. Phillus shares a humorous story about a romantic hillbilly. Lucky…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

GI Jive – Joe Turner Blues. ep414, 1943

By Keith July 5, 2024GI Jive, Music

Lou Crosby introduces the show and turns it over to the DJ to get thing started.