Down_Our_Way – Retro Radio Podcast

Down Our Way – Slogan For The Store. ep7, 1932

By Keith September 5, 2026Down Our Way, Drama2 Comments

When Eli's feed store struggles to compete with modern grocery stores, a town slogan contest turns chaotic as every contestant expects to win. Can a random drawing and a few classic songs save the store's reputation?

Down Our Way – A Rival Singing Group Forms. ep6, 1932

By Keith June 20, 2026Down Our Way, Drama

Some background. The show centers on a small-town choir, and happenings in the life of folks in town. It's not only a church choir, but one that also sings at…

Down Our Way – Someone Breaks Into Patience’s House. ep4, 1932

By Keith June 23, 2025Down Our Way, Drama, Upper Room, You Are There

Jenny receives a phone call from Patience about the choir practice tonight. The widow, Patience, has a man in her house, but he's a burglar. Eli, also a Deputy, is…

Down Our Way – Bens Talking Pigeon. ep5, 1932

By Keith June 9, 2025Down Our Way, Drama

As the group arrive for choir practice, ben is all excited over his talking pigeon. The group starts practice with a song for the Farm Bureau picnic. Eli and Ben…

Down Our Way – The Horseshoe Contest. ep3, 1932

By Keith May 16, 2025Down Our Way, Drama

While talking to a little girl in his store, Ben gets defensive about his horseshoe tossing abilities. It seems that rumors have it that his friend, and choir partner, Eli…

Down Our Way – Surprise Birthday Party For Ben. ep2, 1932

By Keith April 21, 2025Down Our Way, Drama

Every week the gang meets to practice singing for various social events. Big plans are being laid out over the party line. Hey, imagine the surprise of having a piano…

A black and white photo of an old-fashioned movie theater marquee with the name "Bijou" in large letters at the top. The marquee features several movie titles, including "The Lone Ranger Returns" and "East of Eden." A few people are visible walking past the theater on the sidewalk.

Down Our Way – Alice Might Leave Town. ep1, 1932

By Keith April 5, 2025Down Our Way, Drama

Unknown date in the early 1930's. A benefactor is pressing Alice to marry him. Though she has appreciated his help, and doesn't want to hurt anyone, she just doesn't love…

Down Our Way – Bens New Organ. ep20

By Keith July 5, 2014Down Our Way, Drama

When Ben Potts asks to hold the choir practice at his place, Ely is upset. He's the leader of the group, and doesn't take it well when he percieves others…

Down Our Way – Brownie Is Missing. ep19, 1932

By Keith July 3, 2014Down Our Way, Drama

Ely Jenkins waits on a customer in his store who is having trouble reading her shopping list. Jenny runs up to report that her dog Brownie is missing. The dog…

Down Our Way – Patience Plans On Leaving. ep18, 1932

By Keith July 1, 2014Down Our Way, Drama

Feeling snubbed at her aspirations at taking the lead soprano part in the choir, Patience is ready to move on to other choirs in other towns. It might not seem…