Navy – Retro Radio Podcast

You Are There – Hanging Of Captain Kidd, 1701AD. ep55, 481219

By Keith January 3, 2026Drama, You Are There

The scandal surrounding the trial of Captain Kidd is that he knows too much about ranking officials, and they would rather see him hanged. What kind of damaging testimony might…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Search The Mountains For Lizabeth. 420702

By Keith August 20, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric enters the Jot 'Em Down store to cheer up Abner since Lizabeth and little Pearl have come up missing. Abner makes plans to lay out the dragnet to cover…

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.

G.I. Jive – Benny Goodman, Honeysuckle Rose. ep601, 1943

By Keith May 4, 2025GI Jive, Music

GI Jill dedicates the show to the Navy. Benny Goodman plays, Honeysuckle Rose. A news item about new radios for St Alvins Hospital. Skinny Ennis plays, Bugle Call Rag. Bing…

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.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Tommy Dorsey, Boogie Woogie. ep510, 1943

By Keith April 20, 2025GI Jive, Music

Today the Navy is being celebrated, and the show is taking requests only from them. Playlist: Tommy Dorcey plays, Boogie Woogie. Betty Martin sings, Take It Easy. A plug to…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Naval Air Station Alameda California. ep342, 441011

By Keith January 5, 2025Kaye Kaiser, Music

A rebroadcast from Kaye's largest audience, in a hangar that doubles as his largest studio for the show. Kaye jokes with announcer, Bill Foreman, about topics of a military nature,…

GI Jive – Lucky Millender – Jitters(AFRS). ep450, 1943

By Keith November 24, 2024GI Jive, Music

Lester Jay, Bosun Mate 2nd Class takes the helm of the DJ duties today. Lucky Millender plays, Jitters. A humorous news item of a sailor home on leave. Artie Shaw…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Phil Harris Stands In For Kaye. ep100, 400221

By Keith September 29, 2024Kaye Kaiser, Music

note: the date on this episode is probably incorrect. Phil Harris substitutes again for Kaye kaiser, and is joined by the King Sisters. Transcribed with the Navy Fliers at Dodger…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

GI Jive – Joe Turner Blues. ep414, 1943

By Keith July 5, 2024GI Jive, Music

Lou Crosby introduces the show and turns it over to the DJ to get thing started.

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

You Are There – The Monitor And The Merrimac, 1862AD. 481226

By Keith December 26, 2023Drama, You Are There

It's a historic moment in the history of the Civil War when two iron clad ships face off. Tension runs high in the Naval war department. The Confederate iron clad,…

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

Jack Benny – From Terminal Island. ep502, 440206

By Keith July 23, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Mary talks with Jack about being at the Navy base as they drive to their destination. Remember that Jack's Maxwell had previously been donated to the war effort. The car…