Culture – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner – Lum Needs Author for His Literary Club (RetroExtra). 500426

By Keith April 26, 2017Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum needs Abner's help in picking out an author.He bragged about being president of a literary club, and needs an author to present to make an impression on Mis Vancleaf.…

Lum and Abner – War Savings Staff. 430615

By Keith April 22, 2017Comedy, Lum and Abner

As Abner enters the Jot Em Down store and library, Lum is in a good mood. Wonderful World! The attitude isn't contagious to the grumpy Abner, and his complaints over…

X Minus One – Universe. 550515 (RV35.4 retro566)

By Keith April 18, 2017Retro Original, Science Fiction, X Minus One

I've posted this before without bonus tracks and commentary, so here's the shortened notes on this classic from the Retro Radio Vault. Imagine being born on a spaceship, and your…

Burns and Allen – Gracie Teaches Culture To William Bendix. 440118.

By Keith January 18, 2017Burns and Allen, Comedy

Guest is William Bendix, star of movies and the Life of Riley show. Special appearance later by Herbert Marshall.

2000 Plus – The Brooklyn Brain. ep15, 500621

By Keith September 29, 20162000 Plus, Science Fiction

Joe wants to propose to his best gal, but will she accept? If only he was a little smarter. Elsewhere, a machine has been invented that will inject knowledge right…

Lum and Abner – Club Discusses The Mona Lisa. 421229

By Keith September 12, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner

Seeking a diversion from the trial of Cedric, the gents are ready for another meeting of the Golden Era Discussion Club to raise the level of ignorance in Pine Ridge.…

Lum and Abner – The Club Discusses Spinoza. 421222

By Keith September 8, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner

The members of the Golden Era Discussion Club meet in Lum's parlor to attempt to raise the level of ignorance in Pine Ridge. Being meatless Tuesday, the snacks are skimpy,…

Lum and Abner – Meeting At Grandpap’s House. 421215

By Keith September 3, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner

The meeting of the Golden Era Discussion Club takes place in grandpap's house, and grandpa Masters is on hand, although he mostly naps quietly in a rocking chair. In dealing…

Adventures in Research – I Scream You Scream. ep5, 430302

By Keith March 5, 2016Adventures in Research, Documentary and Interview

One of the most popular people on the Summertime streets is the ice cream man. Todays story tells the story behind ice cream. Dispelling a popular myth about it's origin…

Great Gildersleeve – Attend the Theatre – Date with a Star. ep58, 421129

By Keith December 1, 2015Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gilder sleeves practices his crooning, only to be interrupted by Leroy's pop tune, Mr Five by Five. Everyone seems to love the jivy tune, except for Gildy. Being the bratty…