Mobsters – Retro Radio Podcast

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Let George Do It – Destination Dead End. ep121, 490214

By Keith February 14, 2024Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

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Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

Cisco Kid – Cisco Kid Meets His Sister. ep43, 521216

By Keith December 16, 2023Cisco Kid, Western

The program seems to start in mid-show. From the production quality, this seems to be a soundtrack from a movie or TV show, instead of a radio production. Pancho learns…

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Milford Brooks III. 481207

By Keith October 4, 2023Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The audition show for this long running, popular series. Johnny Dollar was a different kind of detective. He was actually a freelance investigator for insurance companies. He was always on…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – Horace Morton’s Weather Machine part 5of6. 400619

By Keith September 28, 2023Adventure, Superman

Champion of the weak and oppressed. When we last saw them, Lois and Clark had come to the jail to bail out her uncle Horace, only to find that he…

Crime Club – Death Never Doubles. ep31, 470626

By Keith September 6, 2023Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

A story of a past present, that had no future. A young lawyer has just got word of a big time client, and shares the news with his skeptical girlfriend.…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Lux Radio Theater – She Loves Me Not (Bing Crosby, Joan Blondel). ep149, 371108

By Keith May 15, 2023Drama, Lux

Features Bing Crosby, who is to play a law student, and Joan Blondelle is his love interest. In a dance hall, a mobster shoots another. Worried about cops picking her…

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – Thieves Fall Out. ep66, 431116

By Keith February 11, 2023Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Features Gene Kelley. A small gang of thieves is led by Arthur, played by Gene Kelley. Arttie owes money, and he hasn't been having much luck on his takes lately.…

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Box Of Death. ep181, 470417

By Keith April 17, 2022Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

A police officer brings a complaint of a large packing box on the front sidewalk. At the suggestion of the resident, Mrs Benson, he opens it to find a body.…

Richard Diamond – The Betty Moran Case. ep6, 490529

By Keith April 5, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

A blackmailer from the mob comes around to collect from Betty Moran. The strong willed woman refuses him, kills the mobster, then shoots herself. The news story gets the attention…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Appointment With Death. 390312

By Keith March 12, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A man is released from prison, but claims to the warden that he'll get the man who put him behind bars. Back with his gang, the gangsters plan is to…