Gangsters – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Called in by the IRS. ep254, 470604

By Keith July 21, 2026Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

Leroy has been a little too rambunctious in the house, and Birdie is forced to tell Gildersleeve’s about his activities. Despite the seriousness of the broken window, she presents the…

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.

Boston Blackie – Fifty Thousand Dollars in Bonds to Be Divided. 490209

By Keith July 17, 2026Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A little band of convicts have just been released, and are now getting back together to find their hidden loot. When a problem develops, the female gang member goes to…

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Piggy Bank Robbery. 480129.

By Keith July 15, 2026Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

After a long night, Casey is near sleep, but takes the time to listen to a friend who has just been burglarized. The only thing taken was the babies piggy…

Danger, Doctor Danfield – Money in a Basket. ep20, 461229.

By Keith July 10, 2026Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

Opening and closing credits are snipped. We find Doctor Danfield talking with his secretary Rusty Fairfax, when a student from one of Dan's classes interrupts. Rusty's moment of jealousy is…

Molle Mystery Theater – Further Adventures Of Kenny Andrews. 460510

By Keith July 7, 2026Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater2 Comments

In a previous episode a tale of Kenny Andrews, and how he ended up in an insane asylum was told. Due to audience request, his saga is continued to report…

Boston Blackie – Carl Grady Golf Instructor. ep194, 480929

By Keith May 15, 2026Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Blackie butts into a murder investigation that Farraday is working on. There even seems to be some gangsters who would like to figure this one out. Blackie checks out the…

Nick Carter – Dead Witnesses. ep46, 440226

By Keith April 30, 2026Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

On the street, Nick witnesses a drive by shooting. In investigating he finds a big break on bringing down the big gangster in town, Slugs Moran. The other key witness…

Rogue’s Gallery – Little Old Lady. ep24, 451129

By Keith April 28, 2026Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

To distract himself from a missed love connection, and a depleted bank account, Rogue finds himself with a job. A woman with cash is looking for love. The man she's…

Let George Do It – The Hearse Was Painted Pink. ep100, 480920

By Keith March 31, 2026Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It2 Comments

If you're ever up a blind alley, give George a call and give yourself a second chance. This time around George is called on to make love to a beautiful…

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Man On The Roof. ep78, 500404

By Keith March 12, 2026Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Opening to an exciting scene of cops cornering a gunman on a rooftop, Philip Marlowe is on hand to tell how it all started. He took a job for a…