Relatives – Retro Radio Podcast

Crime Club – Fear Came First. ep16, 470313

By Keith September 20, 2024Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

The librarian answers the Crime Club telephone, the signature opening for this program, then shares the story of a house that was divided by fear. A big spooky mansion, a…

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 – Uranium Rich Uncle Elrod. ep1438, 571208

By Keith September 10, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A newspaper article reports that an uncle of Fibber's just hit it big with a uranium strike. Is it the same uncle Elrod, and will he remember good ol' Fibber?…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Naming Party. ep68, 1934

By Keith September 7, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

It's the day for the babies to be named, and the blooms await their guests. Mama wants to make sure that Jake wears his completely new suit they recently bought.…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Picking Baby Names. ep67, 1934

By Keith August 30, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

The day has come to choose names for the twins. Jake and Becky Bloom wait for the arrival of Sydney and Sarah. She is getting frustrated, and wants to know…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Telegram For Mr Silo. ep1067, 1936

By Keith August 17, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Sunny days have returned, and Mr Silo enjoys the front porch with Annie and Joe. They talk about the natural justice that was dished out to Mr Flint, and his…

Mama Bloom’s Brood -Tascha Bloom Akoff. ep56, 1934

By Keith August 5, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake has discovered that being the owner of a movie studio doesn't get much fame, like directors, producers or actors do. Becky finds Jake sitting with his eyes close, nursing…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Mollys Trip To Peoria. ep1429, 571109

By Keith July 16, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Dreaming of a road trip to their old stomping grounds in Illinois, and the mid-West. Fibber's not too keen on surviving an ordeal with Molly's tiresome relatives. Instead, Fibber wants…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Should Papa Retire. ep31, 1934

By Keith June 3, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Harold Fink has moved into both his new position at the factory, and as mama and papa's new son-in-law. Mama talks to Yetta about her concerns over Papa and his…

Mama Blooms Brewed- Yetta and Herold Elope. ep28, 1934

By Keith May 27, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake and Becky socialize with Harold’s mother. There discussion of foxhunting is distracted by wondering where their children are. Had they just run out to get a newspaper? Harold’s mother…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Mrs. Fink is Told Off. ep22, 1934

By Keith May 13, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Little sister, Yetta, puts on the finishing touches to her make up as she gets ready for a date. Meanwhile, mama complains about the hectic atmosphere in the house ever…