Mystery – 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.

Boston Blackie – Kingston and the 15 Story Disappearing Office Building. ep191, 480908

By Keith April 15, 2026Boston Blackie, Detective and MysteryNo Comments

Blackie gets a phone call from an old friend about a 15-story office building he just bought. Then overnight, it just disappeared, and all that remains is a vacant lot.…

Box 13 – Bite or Bitten. ep48, 490717

By Keith April 14, 2026Box 13, Detective and MysteryNo Comments

Dan gets an extra special telegram that arrives in box 13, one that's sure to mean extra special trouble. A snake expert warns Dan that a dangerous snake is loose…

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

Jack Benny – The Frightwig Murder Case, Part 2.

By Keith February 1, 2026Jack Benny

Don gives tribute to the man who makes the show happened, Virgil Reimer, the sound effects man (Frank Nelson). Jack springs his own surprise, he threatens to fire Don. Jack…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Has Disappeared – In Hospital. ep429, 520109

By Keith January 9, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

the family gathers for dinner, but the great Gildersleeve’s is missing. As the family head to the dinner table, they wonder why Gildersleeve’s didn’t at least telephone? Judge Hooker arise,…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Murder And The Star Of Death. 490609

By Keith October 17, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

A matter of murder has Mr. Keen on the case, over a sapphire known as the star of death. A Sapphire is missing; the jeweler is murdered. What happened to…

Iron horse, locomotive steam engine. Railroad.

Escape – The Orient Express. ep56, 490219

By Keith September 13, 2025Drama, Escape

You are racing through the night on the Orient Express with a murderer on the train with you, and in a hotbed of political contention. In 1932, a man takes…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – The Sponsor Gets A Million dollar policy on Jack. ep909, 550206

By Keith August 17, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to Jacks home in Beverly Hills. As Rochester sleeps in, Jack is in the kitchen making breakfast. His chores in the kitchen are interrupted by a phone call. It's…

Boston Blackie – Fred Palmers Dock Racket. ep214, 490216

By Keith August 5, 2025Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Down on the waterfront a mobster runs the dock, and people who don't have his approval end up dead. Blackie had been planning a cruise, but as Farraday sees him…

Crime Club – The Gray Mist Murders. ep20, 470410

By Keith July 25, 2025Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

The librarian has the book all ready, and it's about a pleasure cruise that turned to horror. A cruise ship is destined for Hawaii, with three couples aboard. Kay is…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Missing Witness. 440113

By Keith July 10, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

CBS net. "The Case of The Missing Witness". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kalymnos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Cold Tabs. A famous fashion designer has killed her daughter's lover...or has she? Bennett…