Society – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Democracy in America – Where Could I Be Better Off. ep1, 620117

By Keith July 9, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

A young French nobleman, Alexis D'Toukfel, spends a year in America in 1831, and writes his observations. His work would become a literary milestone in what a democracy is all…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Gunsmoke – Yorky (Reused Script). ep313, 580406

By Keith April 6, 2022Gunsmoke, Western

A cowboy comes to Matt with word of spotting a boy with some local indians. The wild boy turns out to be a white boy who was raised in 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 – Gildy Proposes To Adeline. ep299, 481027

By Keith October 27, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve enjoys a nice stroll after the Sunday church service. His troubles over adopting the baby still face him though. State law says he needs to be married and although…

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.

Lights Out – The Word. 430914

By Keith October 23, 2021Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

A story with no terror, but of a strange and wonderful day. At the time this show was produced, World War 2 was raging. It was probably becoming hard to…

Escape – Evening Primrose. ep53, 480912

By Keith September 12, 2020Drama, Escape

Escape to a fantastic tale of night dwellers. As a man arrives home he finds his wife distraught after a notebook she bought at the department store. Someone has written…

Lone Ranger – The Town With No Guns. 380720

By Keith July 20, 2020Lone Ranger, Western

An old gent from back East brings a lot of his friends out West to settle in, and tame a Western town. The cantankerous old guy makes progress, but one…

My Friend Irma – Irma Wants To Join a Club. 480517.

By Keith May 17, 2020Comedy, My Friend Irma

After some of the typical confusion of daily life, Jane is excited over being accepted to a club. Irma is upset that the club participation will drive a wedge into…

X Minus One – Knock. ep5, 550522.

By Keith May 22, 2019Science Fiction, X Minus One1 Comment

From the far horizons of the unknown come thrilling tales of science fiction. The last man on earth sat alone in a room, when there was a knock at the…

Burns and Allen – Gracie Joins A Literary Club. 460411

By Keith April 11, 2019Burns and Allen, Comedy

Gracie talks with the Happy Postman about his joy of Western novels. How does it affect the home life of the postman? Even George has been reading cowboy tales and…

You Are There – Witchcraft Trials At Salem, 1692AD. 480104.

By Keith January 4, 2019Drama, You Are There

An 80 year old grandmother goes on trial as a witch, and CBS reporters await the verdict. alt="Thousands of old time radio shows in reach -- click here for today's…