Gossip – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Caesar RomeroSteels bills Girlfriend. 490120

By Keith January 20, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

Burns and Allen - Cesar Romero. 490120. George and Gracie read the newspaper at the breakfast table, each enjoying their favorite sections. Gracie chats it up about her favorite Hollywood…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy’s Chemistry Set. ep62, 421227

By Keith December 24, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In the lull between Christmas and New Years Day, Leroy is bored. Though he has some pretty cool toys, chemistry set, and wood-burning kit, he seems to find ways to…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Editor Of The Mena Star. 420728

By Keith September 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After finding an ad in the want ads with the coat of arms found with the baby, Lum and Abner discuss what to do next. Lum is worried that they'll…

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George Writes a Newspaper Column. 400923

By Keith September 23, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

The opening joking around covers bases about performing ability, hotels, and publicity. George has decided to write a newspaper column and after getting nowhere with Gracie and Senor Lee, he…

Lum and Abner – Abner’s Troubles. 420629

By Keith August 15, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Gossip has led to Lizabeth and Little Pearl leaving town, but they didn't say where they went. Abner worries, and is impatient at not hearing word back on relatives who…

Lum and Abner – The Rumor Backfires. 420625

By Keith August 11, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

To combat the rumor mill, Lum has started a rumor of his own. Today, Mousey has a full report on how well it worked. The accurate, and tedious detail is…

Down Our Way – The Horseshoe Contest. ep3, 1932

By Keith May 16, 2025Down Our Way, Drama

While talking to a little girl in his store, Ben gets defensive about his horseshoe tossing abilities. It seems that rumors have it that his friend, and choir partner, Eli…

Molle Mystery Theatre – Death Talks Out of Turn. 440620

By Keith July 24, 2024Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

Actually, a presentation of the Mystery Playhouse. A tale of war time espionage in Washington DC, that opens with a message of the importance of keeping military secrets safe. An…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Making The Wedding List. ep18, 1934

By Keith May 3, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

The guest list grows long, and Sara is growing tired of writing. Who are all these people, and why do they need to come? Mama is willing to overlook difficult…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Planning an Afternoon Party. ep12 , 1934

By Keith April 19, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Mama and the girls are busy getting ready for a party. Will the trouble of getting out all the good China and silverware be worth it? Get the gossip of…