Neighbors – 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.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Betrayal In Bumpus Hell Caper. ep134, 490116

By Keith October 3, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Reading a western novel, Bumpus Hell, to himself as a relaxing sleep aid, Sam doesn't think it’s working. Especially when a neighbor comes pounding on his door. On the third…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – The New Neighbor. ep341, 491130

By Keith May 15, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

New neighbors are moving in, and the family fights the temptation to watch the action, and size up the new folks. Rather than spying from afar, Gildy does it up…

The Great Gildersleeve – Ann Tuttle Is Back In Town. ep270, 480107

By Keith January 2, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In Summerfield, it's Winter and Gildersleeve argues with Leroy about shoveling the walk. When he spots a cute woman out front, and recognizes her as Ann Tuttle, a visitor to…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – New Neighbors. Ep61, 1934

By Keith August 16, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

As Becky waits for Jake to come home from the movie studio, she is watching the action next door. The starving Jake enters, and takes his place by his wife's…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – The Armchair Solution. ep144, 360606

By Keith April 17, 2023Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Dr Watson shares how an armchair is the focal point to keep Sherlock Holmes at home, instead of out on adventure. The idleness of having no mystery or danger begins…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee – Faulty Window Shade. ep191, 390207

By Keith November 22, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

There's a bit of home repair to do for Fibber today as he fights with a window shade that refuses to stay down. The Old Timer pops in for a…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – The Believers. 790404

By Keith April 4, 2022CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

When a nosy neighbor becomes curious about the strange incidents that go on at the house next door, she sends her son over to investigate. He soon discovers a parallel…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Preparing The Income Taxes. 500226

By Keith March 1, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

After a night on the town, George and Gracie talk about the things they did, and some of the people they saw. Ralph Hanley, George's tax accountant, pops in. Talk…

Great Gildersleeve – Good Neighbor Policy. ep310, 490112

By Keith January 12, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Or, Love Thy Neighbor. After working hard, Gildersleeve takes the day off and sleeps in. When rudely awakened by a loud noise from his neighbor, he surprises everybody by announcing…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Dog. ep274, 541116

By Keith November 16, 2021Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

A man with a shotgun is threatening to kill everyone that walks downhis sidewalk in his neighborhood. Joe Friday goes to see what it's all about. The old timer is…