Military – Retro Radio Podcast

an AI rendition of a vintage-style promotional poster featuring two jazz musicians. On the left, Louis Jordan is depicted joyfully playing a saxophone, dressed in a green suit and bow tie, with musical notes around him. Text announces "Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five" and "Jubilee Radio Episode." On the right, Nat King Cole is shown smiling while playing a grand piano, also in a suit, with musical notes near him. Text reads "Nat King Cole & The King Cole Trio" and "Featured Image Graphic." A banner at the bottom invites listeners to "Listen Now! A Celebration of Jive and Jazz!"

Jubilee (AFRS) Louis Jordan, Nat King Cole. ep51, 431101

By Keith August 30, 2026Jubilee, MusicNo Comments

Host Ernie Whitman joins jazz legends Louis Jordan and Nat King Cole for a lively Armed Forces Radio Service broadcast packed with classic jive, mailbag greetings, and timeless hit performances.

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Jubilee (AFRS) Jack Benny, Rochester. ep109, 441025

By Keith August 23, 2026Jubilee, MusicNo Comments

Along with host Ernie Whitman, special guests join the show today: Stella: Erskine Hawkins and his orchestra open with "Stella." Jack's Entrance: Jack Benny takes the stage to chat with…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Herbert Marshall, Marilyn Maxwell. ep181, 450622

By Keith August 2, 2026Command Performance, Music, You Are There

Herbert Marshal is host, and introduces Marilyn Maxwell, who then sings, Kiss Goodnight. Jack Haley enters to joke around with the cast. Learn a little about the theatrical training of…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Jubilee (AFRS) Barney Bigard, Louis Jordan. ep46, 430927

By Keith July 12, 2026Jubilee, Music

Hosted by Ernie Whitman, the Jubilee gets kicked off by Louis Jordan and, Pistol Packing Mama. Crooner, Faye Carrol sings, My Devotion. Ernie reads from the mail bag. Louis Jordan…

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – Clifton Fadiman. ep8, 420416

By Keith July 5, 2026Command Performance, Music

Well known and loved host of the quiz show, Information Please, is today's host. Clifton Fadiman calls on the orchestra to play a jazzy version of, Polly Wolly Doodle. Responding…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Successful Marriage Manual. 421013

By Keith May 26, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

as George and Gracie discuss the latest in the war, the happy postman delivers the mail. He explains how his brother postman stays physically fit. Gracie gets a letter from…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny From Santa Ana Air Base. ep447, 420517

By Keith May 17, 2026Jack Benny

Jack is teased about giving the whole cast a lift to the military base and is Maxwell. He collects gas money for the trip from Don. Mary arrives to get…

Jack Benny – Try & Get It. ep442, 420412

By Keith April 12, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

from camp Hahn California, Don implies that Jack rode a bicycle all the way. Jack goes with the gag, and his tandem bicycle partner Myrtle. Mary arrives to talk about…

Jack Benny- From the Presidio in San Francisco. ep435, 420222

By Keith February 22, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

in honor of George Washington’s birthday, Don Wilson compares him to Jack Benny’s war record. Jack gets annoyed when Don claims that he is Older Than Fred Allen. Mary Livingston…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Ingrid Bergman, Ella Mae Morse, William Bendix. ep168, 450329

By Keith February 15, 2026Command Performance, Music

Bob Hope spends a few moments as he jokes about it being Springtime, and of course chasing women. Ingrid Bergman joins Bob to dish out the jokes right back at…