Cargo – Retro Radio Podcast

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – The Tattooed Beaver And Baby Food For Pare Pare. ep15, 471009

By Keith May 16, 2026Adventure, Scarlet Queen

Taking their first dip below the equator, ship and crew pull into harbor. With no contact from Kang, Philip and Red look for some cargo to haul to bring a…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – Log Of The Black Parrot(pilot for series revival). 500506

By Keith November 20, 2023Adventure, Scarlet Queen

After the original run of the series, the producers tried, apparently unsuccessfully, to revive the show. This is the pilot production for that effort, but with the enthusiasm shown in…

A black and white photograph of Elliott Lewis, a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He appears to be speaking or reading from a script, with one hand raised to emphasize a point. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

On Stage – Cargo. ep4, 530122

By Keith August 21, 2023Drama, On Stage

Our husband and wife actors of the program play the parts of Isabell Warner, and Paul Kincade. In the jungles of the Amazon, she hires him to take her to…

anchors, boating, Photographs, transportation

Bold Venture – Deadly Merchandise or Gun Runners. ep1, 510326

By Keith June 21, 2023Bold Venture, Drama

Business hasn't gone well for Bogey. The cargo in the Florida Keys wasn't there, and his contact person never showed up. Back on shore in Havana, he looks for a…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The SS Malay Trader. ep236, 500210

By Keith February 10, 2022Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The action moves fast and without much background. Johnny goes undercover when he signs on as a crew member of a sailing ship. He gets settled in, meets the crew,…

Lux Radio Theater – Cappy Ricks. 370301.

By Keith March 1, 2021Drama, Lux

First an opening sponsor message. Cecil B DeMill introduces the cast and the play for the evening. Cappy Ricks is retiring at age 60 from the sailing life, and sticking…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – Queen Anne Pistols And The Dealer On King George Road. 480218

By Keith February 18, 2021Adventure, Scarlet Queen

Philip Carney picks up some pistols to ship as cargo while in port in Australia. It seems like a sweet deal, but Carney is warned that he'll be watched and…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – The Peglegged Skipper, And The Iberian Blade. ep32, 480204

By Keith February 4, 2021Adventure, Scarlet Queen

It's a sunny day in port when a visitor comes aboard the Scarlet Queen. An unexpected cargo is taken aboard and sailing preparations met. What sort of sabotage awaits? What…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – The Green Tourist And The Temple Bell. ep23, 471203

By Keith December 3, 2020Adventure, Scarlet Queen

Sailing near the equator, Ship master, Philip Carney takes on cargo to pick up a few bucks, and take on a couple of passengers. Before the ship can sail, there's…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – Lily In The Chimoipo Bar. ep5, 470731

By Keith July 31, 2020Drama, Scarlet Queen

It was a fair and fast trip out of Japan, and now the ketch Scarlet Queen is setting sail for the coasts of China. First, an unexpected port has to…