Rivalries – Retro Radio Podcast

Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

All Star Western Theater – At Sundown, With Alan Lane. ep12, 461027

By Keith March 30, 2026All Star Western Theater, Western

The Riders of the Purple Sage sing, Ride My Pony on the Open Range. Followed by, Little Dolly. In 1870new settlers are pouring into the Western town, bringing conflicting opinions…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- Doc Benny’s Minstrel Show. ep440, 420329

By Keith March 29, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

the show opens with Jack and Rochester still looking for his golf ball from last week. Mary arrives to rush them off to the studio after a week of their…

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 – 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…

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.

Great Gildersleeve – The Hat Shop’s Grand Opening. ep314, 490209

By Keith February 9, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Today, Gildersleeve finds himself in business with Adeline. They are about to open the hat shop that she will operate out of her house. Marjorie talks with him about the…

Great Gildersleeve – Leila Is Back In Town. 481110

By Keith November 10, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In previous episodes, Gildy and Adeline have gotten engaged. Last week, at the climax of the engagement party festivities, a cab pulls up, and Leila gets out. Today Gildy mourns…

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

Philip Marlowe – The Lonesome Reunion. ep20, 490212

By Keith February 12, 2021Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Gerald Moore stars as, Philip Marlowe. A job comes Marlowe's way that takes him to the Arizona desert. All he has to do is fly to Phoenix, pick up a…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Collecting Games And Books For Army Camps. ep286, 410506

By Keith August 6, 2019Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

In a checker game, Molly watches as Fibber argues with Gildersleeve. The insults about cheating are dished out, but aren't taken so well. It takes Molly to break up the…

Our Miss Brooks – Faculty Cheer Leader. 490918.

By Keith September 18, 2016Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie's dreams are shattered when the alarm reminds her of reality. She tells Mrs Davis about the new school scheme to make a faculty a part of the cheerleading squad.…

Hashknife Hartley – Range War. 1950

By Keith June 30, 2014Western

Hashknife and his sidekick, Cedar, ride into town expecting to get a little rest. Instead, they find themselves in the middle of a dispute between a rancher and a homesteader.…