Mystery – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Peavey Disappears. ep251, 470514

By Keith May 14, 2026Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

it’s Saturday night, in time for the Jolly boys to get together. Gildy complements his friends on being in high form, then the barbershop quartet things another. The Jolly boys…

Let George Do It – The Impatient Red Head. ep104, 480906

By Keith May 7, 2026Detective and Mystery, Let George Do ItNo Comments

George Valentine takes a case from a red head who wants to find out why her Spanish lover refuses to get more serious about her. As things develop, listeners are…

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 Mystery

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 Mystery

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…