Old_Flames – Retro Radio Podcast

On Stage – And a Fond Farewell. ep22, 530604

By Keith January 24, 2026Drama, On Stage

Cathy is a professor’s wife. In voiceover they each take turns telling how attractive they think the other is. we learn that they have been married for 20 years, and…

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe – The Malevolent Medic. ep18, 510223

By Keith July 15, 2025Nero Wolfe

Doctor Sloane is told about his last patient of the day by his fiancee, and office nurse, Miss Banks. His ex-wife, a model, and nervous woman is unhappy despite having all she wanted with her rich new husband. She wants to come back, but the doc is to be married soon. When Nola dies in his office, who is to blame? A jealous nurse? The doctor, after threats were made to his happy life?

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Monohan Spends A Week. ep202, 480522

By Keith July 14, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

Peg wants to go out to a formal restaurant. As the argument comes to a boil, a telephone call from Sidney Monahan comes in. He's an old friend of Pegs,…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – Dick Foley. 480926

By Keith March 13, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Sam is feeling in the dumps when he has to report on a longtime friend. Dick Foley is a fellow detective who keeps to himself. Opening up to Sam, he…

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

Archie Andrews – Poison Candy. 460511

By Keith February 8, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

In the home of Archie Andrews, dad enjoys reading the paper, and shares some of the top stories with mom. Except for one. It seems an old flame of his…

Mr. Keen – The Case Of The Two Faced Murderer. 500216

By Keith December 6, 2024Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

One of the most famous characters of radio fiction, Mr Keen is on the case of another mystery. In a suburban cottage, a man and woman have a spat, when…

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

Mama Blooms Brewed- New Furniture. ep27, 1934

By Keith May 24, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

mama has a hard time waking Jake up in the morning. She needs to discuss Yetta’s engagement to Harold with him. She applies her logic to explain how exchanging gifts…

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 – Bail Bond Caper. 480627

By Keith January 3, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade2 Comments

Using a temporary secretary, Bernardine, Sam files his report. A dame needs help in getting her husband, Leo, out of trouble. He’s trying to go straight, but is finding it…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Otis Cadwallader. ep333, 421006

By Keith October 6, 2020Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A phone call sets the theme of the day, when Molly learns her old flame Otis Cadwallader is to visit. Why doesn’t Fibber like that guy? It may run deeper…

Gunsmoke – Cara. ep100, 540501

By tom March 24, 2020Contributors, Gunsmoke, Western

Gunsmoke. May 1, 1954. CBS net. "Cara". Sustaining. Ben Tolliver and his gang are coming to Dodge to rob the bank. Marshal Dillon suspects his old girlfriend Cara is a member of the gang. George Walsh (announcer), Georgia Ellis, Harry Bartell, Howard McNear, Jill Jarmyn, John Dehner, John Meston (writer), John Meston (writer), Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), Parley Baer, Rex Koury (composer, performer), Vic Perrin, William Conrad.