Explanations – Retro Radio Podcast

Adventures By Morse – The City Of The Dead 10of10. 440311

By Keith January 15, 2026Adventure, Adventures by Morse

The final installment finds us on the third day in the cemetery, with a thick fog covering the round. Back at the care taker's cottage, the story of the man…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – The Phantom Authors Identity. 420529

By Keith July 7, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The phantom author has been secretly delivering chapters of a mystery manuscript to Lum and his new publishing house. Today he has promised to reveal his identity if Lum will…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – The McGee’s Goe Bowling. 571124

By Keith August 13, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a little weak, but generally OK. Fibber feels he needs more time going out with the boys. Rolls Bowl McGee brags about his former feats at the sport…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Hall Of Fantasy – The Judges House. 470403

By Keith October 30, 2022Hall of Fantasy, Suspense and Horror

A tale of horror by Braham Stoker. Strange packages are being delivered to the judges house, 50 years after his death. The devoted maid to the household has everything cleaned,…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – The Haunted House. ep324, 490420

By Keith April 20, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The mail has just been delivered, and a package arrives for Gildersleeve. Leroy is impressed by the detective set that was delivered, and thinks it's for him. Gildersleeve explains that…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Port-au-Prince Haiti. 500530.

By Keith May 30, 2017Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Protecting the interests of his insurance company, Johnny is on the way to the island nation of Haiti. He has to investigate the case of a man diing of a…

Vic and Sade – Lolita Di Rienzi’s Suggestion. 440530.

By Keith May 30, 2017Comedy, Vic and Sade

Vic is on cloud nine after being lavishly complimented from a co-worker. He is so thrilled, that he shares a little more than he needed to, and Sade is suspicious.…

Superman – The Headless Indian 18of18. ep383, 421118

By Keith November 18, 2015Adventure, Superman

After being lost, and alone in the frozen Canadian woods, Lois had begun to think she was losing her mind when she saw the headless indian. Then she figured she…

Superman – Fur Smuggling 4of6. 410718

By Keith July 18, 2014Adventure, Superman

Unaware of the bear traps set for them, Jimmy is bothered by his own thoughts of the night before. He's still not entirely clear on Claark's explanations of how they…

Superman – Fur Smuggling 3of6. 410716

By Keith July 16, 2014Adventure, Superman

Shady characters have intruded into their camp, and in the confusion of the night, Superman has the chance to disarm them. Will Jimmy believe the explanation Clark gives about the…