Ships – Retro Radio Podcast

Charlie Chan – Murder In Cabin 15. 1936.

By Keith August 16, 2024Detective and Mystery

In previous episodes that are lost to history, there have been murders in cabin 15 on a cruise ship. Is it haunted? Is there something else behind the deaths? That…

Bulldog Drummond – Death In The Deep

By Keith August 7, 2024Bulldog Drummond, Detective and Mystery

On the West coast, on a weekend fishing trip, Bulldog Drummond and Denny spot a body in the water from their fishing boat. Where did the man come from, and…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Merchant Marines. ep425, 450130

By Keith January 30, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Downtown, the McGee's take in the sights at the hotel, and comment on the sailors, and what their jobs might be. Finding a place to stay is a hardship, but…

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

You Are There – The Monitor And The Merrimac, 1862AD. 481226

By Keith December 26, 2023Drama, You Are There

It's a historic moment in the history of the Civil War when two iron clad ships face off. Tension runs high in the Naval war department. The Confederate iron clad,…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – Grafters Fort And The Black Pearl Of Galahla Bay. ep17, 471023

By Keith May 22, 2023Adventure, Scarlet Queen

The mission for ship master Philip Carney this week is to get the Black Pearl of Galala Bay. Right after a historical message about the Pony Express. Philip tells how…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Birthday From Glenview NAB Illinois. 450211

By Keith April 30, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is celebrating his birthday as he makes the rounds on his circuit of military bases. Don teases Jack about his toupee, and tries to get Jack to admit his…

"Vintage radio with a wooden exterior and large speaker grille sits on a table. Its black dials and knobs are visible, and the illuminated green signal indicates that it is powered on."

The Whistler – Panic. ep193, 460204

By Keith October 19, 2022Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Kent Buckley is preoccupied by the thoughts of Leeora, a woman who is out of his reach. She's the wife of another, and when her husband, Charles discovers the affair…

Blair of the Mounties – The Ibex Mystery, Part1. 380919

By Keith August 25, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

Pirates have boarded a ship and stolen it's valuables. All of England is buzzing with the news. On hearing the news from his wife, Blair sets about to learn all…

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 – Sabotage. 380116

By Keith August 14, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A ship sends out a frantic SOS after an explosion onboard. Someone is sabotaging Navy ships, and Lamonte Cranston decides it's time for the Shadow to come to the aid…

Box 13 – shanghaied. ep6, 480926

By tom August 2, 2022Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Episode 06. Dan takes a blackjack on the head and finds himself on the high seas to adventure.