You_Are_There – Retro Radio Podcast

You Are There – Lexington And Concord, 1775AD. ep76, 490515

By Keith November 3, 2026Drama, You Are ThereNo Comments

CBS reporters transport listeners back to April 1775 for a vivid, on-the-scene account of the historic clashes at Lexington and Concord, capturing the tension, the secret supply caches, and the fateful first gunfire that ignited the Revolutionary War.

You Are There – Battle Of Plassy, 1757AD. ep26, 480418

By Keith March 14, 2026Drama, You Are There

East is about to meet West in a great clash of empires. British troops are nearing Calcutta India. CBS reporters get the story from British troops about their retreat from…

A judge is holding a law book in one hand and wagging his finger in the other.

You Are There – The Trial Of John Peter Zenger, 1735AD. 490206

By Keith March 7, 2026Drama, You Are There

Who is John Peter Zenger? He was an early newspaper reporter who published articles that brought the true feelings of New Yorkers to light, though they went against the king…

You Are There – Hanging Of Captain Kidd, 1701AD. ep55, 481219

By Keith January 3, 2026Drama, You Are There

The scandal surrounding the trial of Captain Kidd is that he knows too much about ranking officials, and they would rather see him hanged. What kind of damaging testimony might…

You Are There – Surrender Of New Amsterdam, 1664AD. ep84, 500122

By Keith November 15, 2025Drama, You Are There

For some background, after the British bought Manhattan Island from the Indians, they didn't do much with it. It was after Hudson explored the bay that was later named for…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

You Are There – Sentencing Of Charles 1, 1649AD. ep58, 490109

By Keith November 1, 2025Drama, You Are There

The death sentence will undoubtedly be handed down, unless the king will agree to humble himself in the struggle between the monarchy and parliament. CBS reporters take you there to…

You Are There – The Sailing Of The Mayflower, 1620AD. 471221

By Keith August 2, 2025Drama, You Are There

The pilgrims seek religious freedom, but at the moment it seems the Mayflower will never sail. CBS reporters take you to Plymouth Harbor, and explore the situation. Complications surrounding receiving…

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

You Are There – The Election Of Thomas Jefferson. ep48, 481031

By Keith March 10, 2025Drama, You Are There

After deadlocks in counting the ballots, we find ourselves back in time , and the date, February 17, 1801. Who will emerge the winner, and next president of the United…

You Are There – The Siege Of Leyden Holland, 1574AD. ep78, 490529

By Keith November 25, 2024Drama, You Are There

War weary Dutch face the Spanish fleet as they besiege the city of Leyden. Their only hope is that their own fleet will return to rescue them from the Spanish…

You Are There – The Battle Of Hastings, 1066AD. 480606

By Keith November 4, 2024Drama, You Are There

The French and British armies face off. The commanding Generals meet at Hastings to discuss terms of battle. CBS reporters are on the scene to interview the participants, from top…