Business – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello – Opening A Gas Station. 451129

By Keith October 20, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Bud and Lou have a new gas station and they talk about girls, work, cars, and things about servicing cars. After plenty of word playing, Lou talks about his new…

Nero Wolfe – Party For Death. ep17, 510216

By Keith July 9, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

Though he agreed to it, Nero Wolfe backs out of attending a cocktail party, but sends Archie Goodwin in his place. Mrs Collins needs a detective to be watchful. Will there be trouble for her at the party? Business men with a legal dispute? a jealous woman?

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.…

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.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler -Two for Me, One for You. ep4, 1942

By Keith March 14, 2025Documentary and Interview

Just as the Nazi's are waging war on the world, they are waging war on the free enterprise system. Americans want to make sales, but Germans don't want to pay…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Mousey Signs With Squire Skimp. 411230

By Keith December 9, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Squire Skimp enters the Jot 'Em Down store, but finds only Cedric. Squire learns that Lum is trying to get Mousey to sign up to fight Iron Ike. Squire seems…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Philo Vance – The Eagle Murder Case. 480713

By Keith November 21, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philo Vance

A man is raced to the hospital, and was alert enough to warn his attendants about danger. On arrival at the hospital, with nobody having access to him, he is…

Lum and Abner – Squire Plans To Rescue Lum. 411215

By Keith November 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After a proposal to the wrong woman, Lum is trapped into wedding plans with Snake Hogan's homely sister, Gussie. Can he count on help from his friends to bail him…

Lum and Abner – Loaves Is Big Business. 411208

By Keith November 11, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

the new bakery is now been set up in the store, and Lum is the self-appointed head chef. When Abner arrives for the morning, he surprised to find that Lum…

Lum and Abner – Mohommid TO The Mountain. 410918

By Keith August 8, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The banking commission had informed Lum and Abner they were operating a bank without a charter, and ordered them to close business. As the e bus x-ray-bankers clothes away the…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Mama is Homesick. ep55, 1934

By Keith July 31, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Sydney is still working on his epic production. Today we find Becky and her two daughters heading to the studio. They comment on the 200 suits of armor the studio…