Partners – Retro Radio Podcast

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Snake Hogan Wont Sell The Jotem Down Store. 350809

By Keith November 9, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

When Snake Hogan refuses to sell the Jot'em Down Store back to them for anything less than all cash, Lum and Abner hatch a brilliantly ahead-of-its-time scheme: convert Abner's luxury car into a mobile, rolling convenience store! Listen to this classic 1935 episode complete with original Horlicks commercials.

The AI image is a vintage-style cartoon advertisement for "Lum and Abner," promoting the sale of shares in an Arizona silver mine. It features cheerful characters inside a store named "Jot 'Em Down Store." One man, labeled "President Lum," is handing a paper titled "Silver Mine Stock" to another man. Other characters, dressed in old-fashioned attire including overalls, hats, and formal wear, look on. The background shows shelves with goods and a window behind the group. A microphone icon is in the bottom right corner.

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Are Tired Of High Society. 350808

By Keith November 6, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

While Abner's high-society spending spree comes to an abrupt halt when he runs out of money, Dick Huddleston investigates a suspicious silver mine deal. Broke and humbled, Abner approaches Lum about teaming up once again to buy back the Jottem Down store.

AI generated vintage-style illustration titled "Lum and Abner: Movie Mahem," subtitled "Argument Over How to Run the Picture Show." It shows three men in a store called "Jot 'Em Down Store." One man behind the counter holds bingo cards and points to a chalkboard titled "Cinema Bingo" with written rules. Another man in a suit looks confused with question marks above his head. The third man in a plaid vest stands near a door labeled "Picture Show Now Playing." Various old-fashioned items like apples, bottles, and boxes are visible.

Lum and Abner – Abner Believes Lum Ripped Him Off. 350712

By Keith September 23, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner regrets taking full ownership of the Jot 'Em Down Store, but his spirits lift when he learns Lum is also struggling at the movie theater. When Lum arrives to offer a sincere apology, the two friends reconcile—only for bad news to break over the party line that the cinema is ablaze.

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Reconcile. 350423

By Keith May 25, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Kids get hungry with all their activity. Give them a healthy, nourishing treat that won't spoil their appetite. Down in Pine Ridge, Dick has managed to calm Lum down…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Taxes. 420202

By Keith January 31, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is very much relieved once the judge in the county seat has exonerated him of all charges. The friends resume their friendship, and settle back into a routine at…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Should Sam Retire. ep34, 1934

By Keith June 10, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake is in the factory to tell his partner Sam about his upcoming vacation. Sam is okay with the idea, but isn't comfortable being left with Jake's sons-in-law, Sidney end…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Restless Day. ep15 ,490108

By Keith April 23, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

It had been a long hard restless night that ended a hard week. All Philip wants to do is get some rest. Good luck. A case comes to Marlowe from…

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

Dragnet – Big Convertible. ep306, 550628

By Keith August 30, 2023Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

The story you are about to hear is true, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Working the Forgery detail, Joe Friday and partner Frank Smith need…

Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Murder and The Jewel Thief. 500209

By Keith March 23, 2023Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

Mr Keen's partner, Mike Clancey takes a phone call from a man who needs to talk to Mr keen right away. The man is a jewel theif who is about…

Image of a yellow globe with a map of the world, depicting continents and oceans in detail.

Whistler – Urge to Kill. ep21, 421004

By Keith October 4, 2021Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Phil Putnam and Henry Drake had built their factory, and with war demands production has tripled. Henry has been absent minded, forgetting where important papers are, and where he has…