Music – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Stan Freeberg – CBS Censor. ep6, 570818

By Keith August 7, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

Stan is bothered by a network censor while trying to sing Old Man River. The censor keeps interrupting to correct his grammar. After a brief historical sketch. Peggy Tailor sings,…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – My Old Mandolin. ep396, 440321

By Keith August 5, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Guest announcer, Harry Vonzel opens the show. Relaxing at home, Fibber is confused over a crossword puzzle, while Molly enjoys a murder mystery novel. An encounter with the hall closet…

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…

Down Our Way – Bens Talking Pigeon. ep5, 1932

By Keith June 9, 2025Down Our Way, Drama

As the group arrive for choir practice, ben is all excited over his talking pigeon. The group starts practice with a song for the Farm Bureau picnic. Eli and Ben…

Down Our Way – Surprise Birthday Party For Ben. ep2, 1932

By Keith April 21, 2025Down Our Way, Drama

Every week the gang meets to practice singing for various social events. Big plans are being laid out over the party line. Hey, imagine the surprise of having a piano…

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.

Down Our Way – Alice Might Leave Town. ep1, 1932

By Keith April 5, 2025Down Our Way, Drama

Unknown date in the early 1930's. A benefactor is pressing Alice to marry him. Though she has appreciated his help, and doesn't want to hurt anyone, she just doesn't love…

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 Sues Bullard. 490525

By Keith October 3, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Special guest tonight is Kay Star. As Gildy pulls into his driveway, he gives neighbor, Bullard the right of way. In a moment of double politeness, Bullard takes the opportunity…

Candy Matson – Symphony Of Death. ep49, 500620

By Keith September 18, 2024Candy Matson, Detective and Mystery

Candy is asked to look into a matter for a friend. Her brother is said to be losing his mind, and working on a symphony of death. He certainly seems…

Buster Brown Gang – A Carieb Indian Story. 470830

By Keith April 6, 2024Buster Brown, Juvenile

Smiling Ed opens with a song about searching for his dog Rover. Our story takes us to our South American neighbors. Juan is from a tribe of indians who are…

Buster Brown Gang – Billy Stanley.441014

By Keith February 17, 2024Buster Brown, Juvenile

Join Smiling Ed for more fun than a barrel of monkeys, it's Buster Brown and his gang. The crazy characters, Mousie and Froggie pitch in for some joking around. Ed…