Politics – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Murder In The Death House. ep16, 400107

By Keith March 15, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A citizens committee is organized to clean up crime, and corruption. Margot Lane is enthusiastic at being part of it, and drags her boss, Lamonte Cranston along to the meeting.…

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.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler -Two for Me, One for You. ep4, 1942

By Keith March 14, 2025Documentary and Interview

Just as the Nazi's are waging war on the world, they are waging war on the free enterprise system. Americans want to make sales, but Germans don't want to pay…

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

You Are There – The Election Of Thomas Jefferson. ep48, 481031

By Keith March 10, 2025Drama, You Are There

After deadlocks in counting the ballots, we find ourselves back in time , and the date, February 17, 1801. Who will emerge the winner, and next president of the United…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – The Biggest In The World. 400424

By Keith April 24, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

The weather inspires jokes about Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and his horses. Ray Noble talks about his date with Gracie, and we learn about Gracie’s kangaroo. Her small apartment has…

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 – Stir Up Trouble Among Women. 400226

By Keith February 26, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find the men discussing the upcoming election. The women's protective association has demanded to be put on the…

Lum and Abner – Election Will Be Held. 400223

By Keith February 23, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The men's protective society in Pine Ridge has certainly backfired with a bang. Today we find Squire Skimp at the Jot 'Em Down store to discuss the new rules the…

"Two cowboys, Wild Bill Hickok and his trusty sidekick Jingles, ride their horses through a rocky landscape. Wild Bill holds a revolver in his right hand and Jingles holds a shotgun in his left. They both wear cowboy hats, bandanas and leather vests adorned with fringe. In the foreground, a buffalo stands in the grass, watching them pass by."

Wild Bill Hickock – Dark Horse Candidate. ep48, 520130

By Keith January 30, 2024Western, Wild Bill Hickock

A dark horse is a person or thing that is an unknown element. In the old West town where Jingles and Wild Bill find themselves an election is in progress.…

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 – The Problem Child. 481022

By Keith October 22, 2023Comedy, Life of Riley

Hey, I think this show was the one that was podcasted last week, and the show last week should really be titled as this one. Sorry for not catching the…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Political Campaign. ep479, 460514

By Keith July 25, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As the McGee's arrive home from grocery shopping, they're greeted by Mayor Latricia. He needs to ask for political help from Fibber. Who might the mayor want to fill the…

You Are There – the Conspiracy Of Catiline, 63BC. 481212

By Keith May 10, 2023Drama, You Are There

In ancient Rome, law forbids execution of any Roman citezen without a trial, and due process. Go back in time with CBS reporters and get all the details. A conspiracy…