Courage – Retro Radio Podcast

A vintage-style poster for "Lone Ranger: When Death Waits," subtitled "A Retro OTR Presentation." The text promises "Adventure, Danger, and courage”. The scene shows a tense, dramatic Western landscape with stormy skies, a train and covered wagon in the background, and two children hiding behind rocks looking scared. Two horses stand nearby, while two men on horseback—one dressed like a cowboy and the other as a skeleton figure—ride toward the children, adding an eerie, suspenseful tone.

Lone Ranger – When Death Waits. 400731

By Keith July 27, 2026Lone Ranger, WesternNo Comments

Pioneers faced many dangers that combined to fill their lives with hardship, but it was the Lone Ranger—more than any other man—who made the West a safe place to live.…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Tries to Give up Smoking. ep253, 470528

By Keith May 28, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve works on his end dove the month reports in the water Commissioner’s office. His attention is disrupted by the unwanted advances of an insurance salesman. He manages to apply…

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 – Ceres and Proserpina. ep34, 531128

By Keith August 9, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Travel to storyland by riding a parade of zoo animals, the classic tale of a wealthy merchant who lost all he had. He and his two daughters now have to…

Let’s Pretend – The Brave Little Tailor. 470712

By Keith January 25, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

To travel to storyland today, let's ride on an old fashioned, horse drawn ice cream wagon. After a brief sponsor message, the story begins. In the neat and tidy workshop,…

"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 – Skid Row. ep154,, 550409

By Keith April 9, 2022Gunsmoke, Western

Matt is looking for Miss Kitty, and is just in time to rescue her from a man who can't seem to take no for an answer. When Hank leaves, the…

Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

Lone Ranger – Women Of The Wagon Train. 380729. C

By Keith July 29, 2021Lone Ranger, Western

At the end of the Civil War, Homestead laws found a swarm of pioneers heading west. A situation that required bringing justice to the wild plains. The Lone Ranger and…

You Are There – Defeat Of The Spanish Armada, 1588AD. 470811.

By Keith August 11, 2020Drama, You Are There

Sir Francis Drake and the Brittish fleet are at sea. CBS reporters interview him to discuss the tactics in making contact with the Spanish Armada that threatens London. Meanwhile in…

Lightning Jim ep03 Jim Meets Wild Bill Hickock

By Keith January 12, 2019Lightning Jim, Western

Although some indian tribes were friendly, some were not. The worst were the ones that teamed up with gangs of bandits. (Well, at least according to the narrator.) U.S. Marshal…

Gunsmoke – Passive Resistance. ep222, 560708

By Keith July 8, 2018Gunsmoke, Western

A couple of cattle men come gunning for old Zeek Gideon, a peaceful sheep herder who doesn't carry a gun. They make an example of him, not by shooting him,…

Lone Ranger – The Origin Of Silver. 381209

By Keith December 9, 2016Lone Ranger, Western

Due to many requests to learn more about his past,, the Lone Ranger tells the story of how he and Silver met. Answers await regarding the horse that Lone Ranger had before Silver, how did Silver gain his great strength and courage, and more.