Gambling – Retro Radio Podcast

An AI rendering of a vintage-style comic book cover featuring a cowboy, the Cisco Kid, riding a horse at night under a crescent moon in a desert landscape. The text reads: "Cisco's Greatest Test: A Friend Driven Mad! The Cisco Kid - Berserk. 530115 - episode 52." On the right, two men are depicted: one aims a gun at the other, who is tied up and gagged. Additional text at the bottom says, "The Desert Over Pancho! A Keiku Radio Podcast Presentation." The style is colorful and dramatic.

The Cisco Kid – Berserk. ep52, 530115

By Keith August 31, 2026Cisco Kid, WesternNo Comments

When an old soldier friend suffers a breakdown and flees into the desert with Pancho as his hostage, Cisco must track him down and resolve the crisis without firing a shot.

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.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Tears of Night Caper. ep161, 490724

By Keith June 25, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

A wounded Sam Spade arrives in the office to dictate his report toEffie Perine. Reflecting on holw the case started, Maime enters to drag Sam to see her boss. Scruffy men guard a mansion where Johnny hires Sam to safeguard a transaction of jewels.

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Try & Get It. ep442, 420412

By Keith April 12, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

from camp Hahn California, Don implies that Jack rode a bicycle all the way. Jack goes with the gag, and his tandem bicycle partner Myrtle. Mary arrives to talk about…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – Double Zero . ep190, 451119

By Keith March 5, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Men of all walks of life are attracted to the Riviera. The gambling tables of the casino serve as the back drop to Holmes, Watson, and a mystery that is…

Let George Do It – The Elusive 100 Grand. ep130, 490418

By Keith October 22, 2025Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

George and Brooksie are on the way to an all expenses paid vacation. A man named Haney offers George all of his life savings, $15,000 to buy some artwork to…

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

Jack Benny – Returning To Hollywood. ep417, 411019

By Keith October 19, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don Wilson sets the stage to roll back the clock, and we join the gang as they travel by train back to Los Angeles. Rochester and Mary are on hand…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – The Sponsor Gets A Million dollar policy on Jack. ep909, 550206

By Keith August 17, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to Jacks home in Beverly Hills. As Rochester sleeps in, Jack is in the kitchen making breakfast. His chores in the kitchen are interrupted by a phone call. It's…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley The Bookie. ep256, 491202

By Keith August 11, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley is stricken with fear, anxiously waiting his imminent death. A car back fires, but is mistaken for gunshots, and Riley swoons. What brought on this high suspense? Flashback to…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Damen Runyon Theater – The Lacework Kid. ep39, 490925

By Keith July 28, 2025Comedy, Damen Runyon, Drama

Today's story is about a character known as the Lacework Kid, because of his expertise at handling the playing cards. He meets Broadway, and relates this story that takes place…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Blue Beetle – The Invisible Ghost (Parts 1 and 2). ep9,10, 400529

By July 5, 2025Adventure, Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle. May 29, 1940. Program #9 & #10. Fox Features syndication. "The Invisible Ghost" Part one. Commercials added locally. The Blue Beetle tackles a crooked slot machine gang. Dr.…