Robots – Retro Radio Podcast

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

X Minus One – Almost Human. ep13, 550811

By Keith June 7, 2025Science Fiction, X Minus One

Cybernetics, the study of robots and artificial intelligence, someday something like this may happen. A professor and his female assistant are visited by a rude man from her past. He…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Mysterious Traveler – Beware of Tomorrow. ep19, 440409

By Keith October 18, 2024Mysterious Traveler, Suspense and Horror

a young scientist is dropped off at the country home of a former mentor, Dr. Clark, and his latest assistant. Do his experiments in artificial intelligence, and a robotic man…

X Minus One – Marionettes,Inc. ep30, 551221

By Keith May 21, 2024Science Fiction, X Minus One

In that far flung, futuristic year of 1990, a couple of businessmen meet in a bar after work to discuss their married life. How does Walter manage to maintain his…

Iron horse, locomotive steam engine. Railroad.

Mysterious Traveler – Beware of Tomorrow. ep19, 440409

By Keith October 18, 2023Mysterious Traveler, Suspense and Horror

a young scientist is dropped off at the country home of a former mentor, Dr. Clark, and his latest assistant. Do his experiments in artificial intelligence, and a robotic man…

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 – Inventor Of Death. 391112

By Keith October 12, 2023Shadow, Suspense and Horror

An inventor, George Aldrin, has created a mechanical man, and Lamonte Cranston is in the audience to watch the demonstration. Henry the robot responds to mental commands from the inventor,…

Dimension X – Almost Human. ep6, 500513

By Keith May 13, 2021Dimension X, Science Fiction

Cybernetics, the study of robots and artificial intelligence, someday something like this may happen. A professor and his female assistant are visited by a rude man from her past. He…

2000 Plus – The Robot Killer. 500830

By Keith August 30, 20202000 Plus, Science Fiction

A radio show sponsor is to give away as a contest prize, a mechanical man, a robot. XR23 is 6 feet tall, made of metal, yet with human like features.…

Lum and Abner – Still More Problems For Abner. 450614

By Keith November 25, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

The recent surprise witness turned out to be Dr Drill, the inventor of the robot. Will Abner be in extra trouble for stealing Robert? We join Squire and Dr Drill…

Lum and Abner – A Surprise Witness. 450613

By Keith November 22, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

Back in the feed room, Lum outlines his new approach to the case. Abner isn't convinced. The more that Lum has tried to help his case, the more trouble Abner…

Lum and Abner – Cedric’s Testimony. 450612

By Keith November 20, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

Consulting together in the feed room, Abner is having doubts in Lu m's ability as his lawyer. Is it too late to hire another one? It seems that every time…