Extortion – Retro Radio Podcast

A person wearing blue denim jeans with their hands behind their back, secured together by a pair of metal handcuffs. The focus is on the hands and the handcuffs, indicating the person is restrained. The background is dark, creating a strong contrast with the light-colored jeans and the person's skin. The image conveys themes of arrest, detention, or captivity.

Green Hornet – Poor Substitutes. 400717

By Keith March 7, 2026Adventure, Green HornetNo Comments

A man from a charity fund, sponsored by the Daily Sentinel, talks with Miss Casey about a list of poor families to help for Christmas. Certain ones who have been…

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.

Richard Diamond – Butcher Shop. ep88, 510309

By Keith October 10, 2025Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Angelino Giuseppi is a butcher, who tells Richard Diamond about being roughed up by a protection racket in town. As a favor to his friend, Richard hires on as an…

Mr. and Mrs. North – Literary Murder. ep57, 440126

By Keith April 1, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

On the way to see a movie, Pam remembers to tell Jerry about an important phone call. Why didn't she write the message down? Do matchbooks or napkins count? As…

Nick Carter, Master Detective – Substitute Bride. ep32, 431117

By Keith March 25, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

An old friend visits Nick Carter. Marvin is looking for his bride, who had been out of the country, and expected to return a few days ago. Alice Evans is…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Open Window. ep53, 491008

By Keith March 20, 2025Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Days blend into one another, but adventure waits for Philip Marlowe today as he tries to mind his own business. A dame knocks on his door. The woman claims to…

The Big Town – Deadline at Dawn. 481214

By Keith December 14, 2024Big Town, Detective and Mystery

A shake down racket has been operating on the South side of town. When small business owners don't buy from the local gangster, they find themselves being roughed up, or…

Philo Vance – White Murder Case. ep52, 490705

By Keith December 3, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philo Vance

A racketeer and extortionist has added frustrations on his hands when his golddigging girlfriend demands mink coats. Then his main thug reports their mark for extortion going to pay a…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – The Killers. ep597, 461124

By Keith November 24, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don takes us on a flashback to Jack Benny's garage, where he and Rochester try to start the Maxwell. Phil arrives to drive Jack to the studio, and show off…

Richard Diamond – Butcher’s and Protection Racket. ep37, 500107

By Keith October 15, 2024Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

The life of a private eye is feast or famine when it comes to steady clients. Today Richard Diamond has a feast day, when a butcher enters his office with…

Mr. and Mrs. North – Literary Murder. ep57, 440126

By Keith September 17, 2024Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

The Norths are set to go out for the evening, but Jerry realizes that he needs to contact an important author whose book he is to publish. Due through a…