Inspiration – Retro Radio Podcast

The SI image shows an old-fashioned black typewriter on a wooden desk. A sheet of paper is inserted, with typed text visible. Ethereal greenish-blue smoke or mist rises from the typewriter’s keys, giving a magical effect. Nearby are two closed books stacked on the left, an ink bottle with a pen beside them, and a white cup of coffee on a saucer to the right. The setting appears to be a dimly lit, wood-paneled room with stormy windows showing lightning outside.

Quiet Please – Bring Me to Life ep8, 470810

By Keith October 27, 2026Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

Plagued by writer's block and a tight deadline, scriptwriter Ernest Chapel discovers his typewriter has a mind of its own—bringing whatever it types to terrifying life. Tune in to this classic chilling episode of Quiet Please.

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy the Author. ep309, 490105

By Keith January 5, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As the family relax at home, Leroy is enjoying a moment with his favorite detective, Dick Tracey. Marjorie relaxes with her favorite movie magazine. Gildersleeve is a little less relaxed…

Vic and Sade – Hank Gutstop Is Healthy. 400613.

By Keith June 13, 2019Comedy, Vic and Sade

Vic works over writing an article for the upcoming lodge magazine. To boost his creative juices Rush reads a few lines from his 3rd Lt Stanley book, modifying them to…

Vic and Sade – The History Of Plant Number Fourteen. 440225.

By Keith February 25, 2017Comedy, Vic and Sade

Vic is worried over an essay that he has to write. It has to be 3000 words long, and he's afraid that he may go over, or end up with fewer words. Russel enters to try to take part in the troubles, but all he does is become an annoyance to Vic. The essay is on a simple enough topic, the History of Plant 14, the place where Vic works.

Vic and Sade – Who’s Who in Kitchenware. 410630.

By Keith June 30, 2015Comedy, Vic and Sade1 Comment

When Vic arrives home he has good news. He's to appear in the kitchenware quarterly magazine, and is to write his own biographical sketch. What should he say about himself?…

Dark Fantasy – Curse Of The Neanderthal. ep8, 420109

By Keith February 27, 2014Dark Fantasy, Suspense and Horror

Amanda Loveland is worried about her sister. The cabin at the mountain pass is idylic for Amanda's artwork, but something happened to make her day seem like a nightmare. She…

A black and white photo of an old-fashioned movie theater marquee with the name "Bijou" in large letters at the top. The marquee features several movie titles, including "The Lone Ranger Returns" and "East of Eden." A few people are visible walking past the theater on the sidewalk.

Vic and Sade – A Letter To Walter. 1939

By Keith May 16, 2011Comedy, Vic and Sade

In the small house halfway up the next block, Rush and Vic enjoy a game of cards while Sade reads the romance stories in the paper. Suddenly she breaks her…