Success – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny Interview Parts 1&2

By Keith June 13, 2025Documentary and Interview, Jack Benny

Originally archived in 2 parts, I recombined the parts. I assume it was done that way for ease in distributing on cassette tape. My show notes are a big longer…

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 – Death Is An Art. ep186, 400211

By Keith April 12, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

On the waterfront a cop spots a suspicious man. He is identified as previously trying to commit suicide, but tonight the melancholy man seems to be on a different mission.…

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 – Lum Loses The Store. 420108

By Keith December 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store today, Abner and grandpap review the events of the past few days. Lum has signed over the store to Abner, but though he did…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Lum to Open a Bakery. 411202

By Keith November 4, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

the library is becoming quite the success, with people donating books and coming to read in the reading room. Instead of the usual grocery orders, Abner Fields telephone calls to…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Retirement. ep76, 1934

By Keith November 2, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

note: this is the last episode in the series. At least the last one that exists. Don't let the title fool you, the storyline seems to continue. The blooms are…

On Stage – The Dreamer. ep54, ep54, 540303

By Keith March 3, 2024Drama, On Stage

A good drama always involves a good conflict. Today we find that Elliot is the hard-working breadwinner with a practical head on his shoulders, and Joe Kearns is his father-in-law…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Youth Who Learned To Shiver And Shake. ep20, 470816

By Keith January 27, 2024Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Take a train ride to storyland to learn about the brave boy who had to learn to shiver and shake. A fearless boy was never afraid at spooky stories, although…

Family Theater – I Give You Maggie. ep4, 470304

By Keith November 22, 2023Drama, Family Theater

Donald Crist, Margaret Sullivan, Van Heflin, Meredith Wilson’s orchestra. A literary party is being held in a New York apartment on an October afternoon. Maggie is taken aside from the…

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

X Minus One – The Vital Factor. ep27, 551130

By Keith June 19, 2023Science Fiction, X Minus One

A high powered business executive, Mr Crowder, wants to build a spaceship. He is determined to be the first man to build one. Money is no object, and he fires…

A black and white photograph of Elliott Lewis, a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He appears to be speaking or reading from a script, with one hand raised to emphasize a point. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

On Stage – A Poetic Tragedy. ep3, 530115

By Keith March 9, 2023Drama, On Stage

In today’s story Cathy is a young actress who is new to the theater. Listen as the tender young woman brushes up against the terse, synical production execs as she…