Farms – Retro Radio Podcast

Secrets Of Scotland Yard – Murder At Moat House Farm

By Keith November 13, 2024Detective and Mystery, Secrets of Scotland Yard

Audio seems a bit mushy, and can be difficult to hear in spots. The setting is on an island farm. The run-down farm has been a challenge to sell, but…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – TollHurst Theft Matter. 511027

By Keith October 3, 2024Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The Tollhurst family owns a fir trading business, and a theft draws the attention of Johnny Dollar to clear the air on whether the insurance claim is valid. Right off…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Looking For Bill Corwin. ep1039, 1936

By Keith August 3, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Neither Annie, Joe, or Mrs. Wigglesworth believe that Bill Corwin is just out fishing. Their worries aren't the solid evidence that marshal Elmer Slim needs, and he's relieved Bill's absence…

Little Orphan Annie – Bill Corwin Has Disappeared. ep1038, 1936

By Keith July 27, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Apparently about 10 episodes are missing. We don't know what came of the empty house with the light on, but we learn that Mr. Corwin is missing. He was robbed…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Lum The Scientist. 410624

By Keith July 4, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

On their new farm they bought to keep their rabbits, Lum and Abner found a lab full of chemicals. Lum now has aspirations of becoming a scientist as we find…

Lum and Abner – Inspecting The New Farm. 410623

By Keith July 2, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum, Abner, and Cedric now own a farm they intend to use to keep their rabbits on. They go to inspect the place, and see what repairs might need to…

Lum and Abner – Checkers And Old News. 410620

By Keith June 29, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Things are moving slow in Pine Ridge. In the Jot 'Em Down Store, Abner and Grandpap enjoy a game of checkers as Lum reads the newspaper. At each news story…

"Vintage radio with a wooden exterior and large speaker grille sits on a table. Its black dials and knobs are visible, and the illuminated green signal indicates that it is powered on."

Whistler – Affair at Stony Ridge. ep212, 460617

By Keith July 17, 2023Suspense and Horror, Whistler

The nasty situation of a love triangl is portrayed on a farm. Jody has driven to the farm where he meets up with Myra. She was supposed to meet him…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Jack Challenges Fred Allen To A Boxing Match. ep322, 390205

By Keith February 5, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The Waukegan Bomber, Kid Benny, weighs in for jokes about boxing and the latest round of jabbing from Fred Allen's most recent show. Mary tells secrets on Jack's attempts at exercising in his back yard. The fitness follies continue as Phil arrives, and demonstrates his fictional theme song for his fictional sponsor for his yet to emerge radio show. After an interruption, Phil plays, Umbrella Man.

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Gene Tierney, Roy Acuff, Martha Tilton. ep116, 440422

By Keith April 22, 2022Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Jean Tierney. She introduces Martha Tilton who sings, Besa Me Mucho. Jean is back to share greetings from the mailbag, and from all those guys with the crazy…