Gangs – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Dragnet – The Big Chet. ep347, 560410

By Keith January 29, 2026Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Joe Friday is working the Robbery Detail. He and partner Frank Smith talk about some of the pressure the robberies in town are putting on the police to get this…

Dragnet – The Big Strip. ep337, 560131

By Keith May 22, 2025Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

An auto theft ring is operating in town, and it's up to Joe Friday to bring it to a stop. Travel step by step on an actual case with your…

Cisco Kid – The Baron Of The Badlands. ep51 ,530113

By Keith January 13, 2024Cisco Kid, Western

Program #51. Mutual-Don Lee net origination, Ziv syndication. "The Baron of The Badlands". Commercials added locally. Jack Mather, Harry Lang. 27:13. Audio condition: Excellent. Otherwise, complete. --J. David Golden. More…

Danger Doctor Danfield – Red Jacoby. ep8, 461006

By Keith January 26, 2023Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

A gang of juvenile delinquents attempt a break in, but it goes wrong. Before you know it, there's a murder, and they're on the run from the cops. The cops…

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.

Dragnet – Myra The Red Head. ep13, 490901

By Keith September 1, 2022Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Working the Auto Theft detail, a gang has been apprehended, but the brains of the operation is still at large. Chief Backstrand calls on Joe Friday to question the 19…

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Box Of Death. ep181, 470417

By Keith April 17, 2022Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

A police officer brings a complaint of a large packing box on the front sidewalk. At the suggestion of the resident, Mrs Benson, he opens it to find a body.…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Gunsmoke – Bloody Hands Alafraganza. ep155, 550402

By Keith April 2, 2022Gunsmoke, Western

Chester and Doc talk about Matt going on the trail of a band of notorious killers. Just as they're worrying, Matt rides in on a wagon full of bodies in…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Appointment With Death. 390312

By Keith March 12, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A man is released from prison, but claims to the warden that he'll get the man who put him behind bars. Back with his gang, the gangsters plan is to…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Lum, the Town and a Statue. 460815

By Keith October 25, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner discusses with grandpap how Lum captured the gang of jewel thieves. Grandpapis surprised at Lum's feats, and that Abner is praising Lum after their recent days of disagreement. Cedric…

Lum and Abner – Detective Wilson is Released. 460812

By Keith October 18, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dick Huddleston talks with Lum about detective Wilson, and his disappearance after spying on the ring of jewel thieves. Abner tries to fool Lum with a disguise, but the beard…