Historic – Retro Radio Podcast

The SI image depicts an old-fashioned radio broadcasting or recording studio with vintage equipment on a wooden table. Central is a large, classic-style microphone with a silver finish. Nearby, there are headphones, a reel-to-reel tape recorder, and a piece of paper with typed or handwritten text. A second vintage microphone and an amplifier or radio transmitter with knobs and tubes are also visible. In the background, a person wearing headphones is partially seen, likely operating the equipment. The setting is dimly lit, evoking a nostalgic atmosphere.

Adventures in Research – History of 1st Regular Radio Broadcast. ep95, 441121

By Keith October 24, 2026Adventures in Research, Documentary and Interview4 Comments

Journey back to the early days of wireless communication with Dr. Thomas as he explores the origins of modern broadcasting and recreates the historic first regular radio broadcast from 1920.

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You Are There – The Battle Of Hastings, 1066AD. 480606

By Keith November 4, 2024Drama, You Are There

The French and British armies face off. The commanding Generals meet at Hastings to discuss terms of battle. CBS reporters are on the scene to interview the participants, from top…

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Little Orphan Annie – Wright Brothers 33rd Anniversary. ep1164, 1936

By Keith September 14, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Lots of strange things have been happening around Simmons Corners, and some of the story is shared in review of the shady characters, and their suspicious behavior. Today we join…

Candy Matson – San Juan Batista. ep64, 501218

By Keith February 5, 2023Candy Matson, Detective and Mystery

While enjoying a leisureley road trip down the coast, Candy, Ray Mallard, and Rembrandt Watson talk about their destination, the mission at San Juan Batista. Such a nice, pastoral setting…

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Lum and Abner (CBS) Christmas Story. 381223

By Keith November 15, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The scene opens with three old gents looking for a farm that lays East of town. With a little help from a star, they get their bearings. Doc Miller has…

Behind The Mike – Making A Living By Dyeing. ep9, 401110

By Keith November 10, 2018Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Milton Herman is a voice actor who is often called on to play the victim in those hard boiled detective stories. He tells about some of the ways he has…

On Stage – The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. ep26, 530702.

By Keith July 2, 2018Drama, On Stage

Elliot and Cathy ewis get patriotic as they dramatize the events surrounding Paul Revere's famous ride. Everyone has heard the famous poem by Longfellow, or at least knows about it.…

Lum and Abner – Christmas Story. 381223 (RV45 retro609)

By Keith December 14, 2017Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

The scene opens with three old gents looking for a farm that lays East of town. With a little help from a star they get their bearings. Doc Miller has…

Vic and Sade – A Box Of Letters. 440926

By Keith September 26, 2017Comedy, Vic and Sade

After a game of football in Tapman's vacant lot, Russell comes home to take part in the conversation about a box of letters that was left by uncle Fletcher. Sade…

Retrro OTRDiary 19 Interview Donnie Pitchford Part 2. (retro519)

By Keith March 13, 2016Comedy, Documentary and Interview, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

In the style of a Retro OTRDiary, to stand in for where the usual installment of Lum and Abner is missing, I present another mashed together collection of classic clips…