Lessons – Retro Radio Podcast

All Star Western Theater – Billy The Kid, With Tex Ritter. ep8, 461006

By Keith September 7, 2026All Star Western Theater, WesternNo Comments

Tex Ritter stars as Billy the Kid alongside Monte Montana and Cottonseed Clark, featuring music from Coleen Summers and the Riders of the Purple Sage.

A vintage-style poster for "Lone Ranger: When Death Waits," subtitled "A Retro OTR Presentation." The text promises "Adventure, Danger, and courage”. The scene shows a tense, dramatic Western landscape with stormy skies, a train and covered wagon in the background, and two children hiding behind rocks looking scared. Two horses stand nearby, while two men on horseback—one dressed like a cowboy and the other as a skeleton figure—ride toward the children, adding an eerie, suspenseful tone.

Lone Ranger – When Death Waits. 400731

By Keith July 27, 2026Lone Ranger, Western

Pioneers faced many dangers that combined to fill their lives with hardship, but it was the Lone Ranger—more than any other man—who made the West a safe place to live.…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – The Second Generation. ep194, 451217

By Keith June 24, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Long time friends share a moment as Holmes plays a haunting melody on his violin. Active practice of detective work is well behind them, but Watson wonders if Holmes ever…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello – Playing The Piano with Janet Blair ep49, 440127.mp3

By Keith September 22, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Costello tells about being followed by a police officer on the way to the studio. As he discovered a use for beer instead of gasoline? Ken Niles wife it appears,…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – School Days Part 3. ep145, 340921

By Keith September 21, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

After a rough start with the audio, Jack enters to talk with Don about going to a boxing match, and talk about milestone fights through the previous few decades. What…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – King Thrushbeard. ep47

By Keith August 30, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Today's story is said to be the basis for Shakespeare's play, the Taming of the Shrew. Now let's take an express subway ride to storyland, and get started. A king…

Down Our Way – Someone Breaks Into Patience’s House. ep4, 1932

By Keith June 23, 2025Down Our Way, Drama, Upper Room, You Are There

Jenny receives a phone call from Patience about the choir practice tonight. The widow, Patience, has a man in her house, but he's a burglar. Eli, also a Deputy, is…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

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…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Piano Lessons. ep105, 490411

By Keith April 11, 2024Comedy, My Friend Irma

Features Joan Banks as Jane Stacey, and Marie Wilson as Irma Petersen. Irma decides to better herself and take piano lessons. Unfortunately, Jane had to let the piano go back…

Jack Benny – The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. ep366, 400317

By Keith March 17, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is out in the hall, talking to Orson Wells. Phil describes the purpose, and we eavesdrop on the phone call to learn of the coaching session to improve Jack's…