Captives – Retro Radio Podcast

Charlie Chan – The Romantic Engineer. 1946

By Keith March 6, 2025Detective and Mystery

A unique case of a woman with her husband kidnapped has a ransom note, not asking for money, but offering to pay her money. Charlie Chan and his #1 son…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Don Signs A New Contract. 490206

By Keith June 5, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny - Don Signs A New Contract. 490206. Mary gets the chance to open the show. The ongoing story is that Jack has Don held captive in his den…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Gunsmoke – Yorky (Reused Script). ep313, 580406

By Keith April 6, 2022Gunsmoke, Western

A cowboy comes to Matt with word of spotting a boy with some local indians. The wild boy turns out to be a white boy who was raised in the…

The Avenger – Tunnel of Disaster. ep7, 450720

By Keith March 24, 2018Adventure, Avenger

Jim Brandon and Fern tune in a radio broadcast to dedicate the opening of a traffic tunnel. A helicopter reports the first car to make the trip is the mayor.…

Wild Bill Hickock – One More To Get. ep95, 521010

By Keith February 3, 2018Western, Wild Bill Hickock

Texas rail men need the relentless Wild Bill to get bandits who place the lines. On the train, aunt Sara manages to milk Jinglees for information about the gang, though…

The Whistler – Mind over Matter. ep37, 430124

By Keith January 24, 2018Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Is telepathy real? The Whistler hints that it is. Herbert is a student of extra sensory perception, and receives a mental flash from an author, and specialist in the topic,…

X Minus One – Knock. 550522 (RV35.5 retro568)

By Keith April 22, 2017Retro Original, Science Fiction, X Minus One

The last man sat alone in a room, then a knock came to his door. The Zan are an alien race who have just wiped out life on earth. Walter…

Superman – Mystery In Arabia 8of9. ep354, 421008

By Keith October 8, 2015Adventure, Superman

Eavesdropping in on the gang behind the kidnappings, we find the Red Fez giving orders to his gang of cut throat kidnappers. Habu isn't satisfied with the progress, and is…

Superman – Metropolis Footb allTeam Poisoned 8of15. 410917

By Keith September 17, 2014Adventure, Superman

Locked in a steel chamber that's filling up with a gas, Perry soon becomes unconscious, but Clark fakes it. Now it's time for Superman to spring into action to escape,…

Captain Midnight – Perada Treasure. 18of59, 391109

By Keith January 5, 2012Adventure, Captain Midnight

After a daring get away from Ivan Shark, Chuck goes with Patsy and Senor Parada to learn their secret. It's one of the greatest curiosities in the world, Mexican jumping…