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Retro Radio Podcast

2,743 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 30 ratings

Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more.

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Episodes

My Friend Irma – Buy Or Sell. ep49, 480315

March 16, 2024 13:24 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Features Marie Wilson as Irma, and Cathy Lewis as Jane. The hectic life at her office has Jane down, and feeling distracted. She compares notes with Irma about farms, and…

Lets Pretend – The Donkey The Table And The Stick. ep24, 470913

March 16, 2024 12:24 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

The Pretenders take us to storyland with a ride on the backs of a herd of elephants. Jack is a lazy boy, but is a quick wit. His doubtful dad…

Lum and Abner – Squire Rents the Store. 400315

March 15, 2024 15:24 - 13 minutes - 6.28 MB

Audio is a bit scratchy and mushy. Abner is on the phone when Squire Skimp enters. He has been trying to collect debts, and get the store ready to close…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Doofus. ep11, 1939

March 15, 2024 14:00 - 14 minutes - 6.81 MB

The Hillbilly Boys are on the air! Please pass the biscuits Pappy. Playlist. Bob Wills (also called Mickey Wickey) and the boys play, Dufus. Pat extolls the benefits of using…

Let George Do It – The Motive is Murder. ep125, 490314

March 14, 2024 14:22 - 30 minutes - 6.89 MB

A man claims to have committed two murders, seemingly unconnected, but the odd killer wants his artistic work to be recognized. He wants George to investigate, and show the world…

Whitehall1212 – Murder Of Margery Ashley. ep15 ,520302

March 14, 2024 07:41 - 5 MB

Or, The Case of Air Cadet Gordon. Scotland Yard opens its official files to share true crime stories. The names have been changed, but the facts are real. Exhibits in…

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Eighty Five Little Minks. ep41, 500314

March 13, 2024 15:42 - 5 MB

When a department store is robbed of 85 mink coats, Johnny is on the scene to investigate. He arrives in time to converge with reporters and cameramen for the aftermath…

Lum and Abner – Movie To Be Shot At Pine Ridge. 400313

March 13, 2024 15:24 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MB

A talent scout has taken an interest in making a movie in Pine Ridge. Cedric is in the Jot ‘Em Down store to talk with Abner about it. They discuss…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Make a Pal Of Your Wife Week. ep239, 400312

March 12, 2024 15:24 - 29 minutes - 6.76 MB

Billy Mills opens with, Jericho. It’s Make a Pal of your Wife Week. Though Fibber starts with comments aimed at raising Molly’s hackles, he turns it around by offering to…

Philip Marlowe – The Grim Hunters. ep24, 490312

March 12, 2024 14:20 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

It’s a case of cat and mouse, and the hunter is about to be the hunted. Philip is lured into a scavenger hunt party as one of the items on…

Lum and Abner – Movie About Jotem Down Store. 400311

March 11, 2024 15:24 - 13 minutes - 6.16 MB

Lizabeth has achieved fame in capturing bank robbers in Pine Ridge. Now a tallent scout wants her to appear as a Western star in the movies. Lum and Abner discuss…

Gunsmoke – Bringing Down Father. ep205, 560311

March 11, 2024 11:42 - 5 MB

As the show opens, we find Matt and Doc riding casually through Dodge City. The rough town seems to be getting more refined, but when a Texas cowboy rides up,…

Jack Benny – Mr. Benny Goes To Washington. ep365, 400310

March 10, 2024 15:24 - 28 minutes - 6.54 MB

For a change, as is his usual custom, Jack introduces Don in honor of his 17 years in broadcasting. Fat jokes pepper the sentiments. Phil Harris and Mary Livingstone enter…

On Stage – Crusade of Stanley Finston. ep55, 540310

March 10, 2024 09:42 - 5 MB

Cathy and Elliot talk about the social and cultural etiquette of yelling. we find Stan Finster (Elliot) stopped in traffic, getting a ticket. At home he tells Dora (Cathy) all…

Archie Andrews – Taking A Bath(Double Date). 470809

March 09, 2024 13:24 - 30 minutes - 7.03 MB

Archie gets ready for a big date. Jughead stops by early in anticipation of the dance. Even mom and dad plan a night out. First a body needs to get…

Whitehall1212 – Casmere Is Murdered. 520113

March 09, 2024 08:41 - 29 minutes - 6.77 MB

Albert is an informant who is fishing for a little cash from the Scotland Yard inspector. There’s not a lot of interest in the information, other than to keep the…

Lum and Abner – Lizabeths Fame Grows. 400308

March 08, 2024 16:24 - 14 minutes - 6.66 MB

With Lizabeth taking over as the new sheriff, she isn’t at home anymore, and Abner is left as her message center. She has been in the newspaper for her work…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Speed The Plan. ep10, 1939

March 08, 2024 15:04 - 14 minutes - 6.78 MB

Playlist: Mickey Wickey plays, Speed the Plan. Pat reads a letter from a fan. Horace sings, Leave the Pretty Girls Alone. Pat warns against that cheap flour, when only the…

Let George Do It – The Round About Murder. ep124, 490307

March 07, 2024 15:24 - 29 minutes - 6.76 MB

A man is accused of murder, and writes to George Valentine for help. He makes the crazy claim that he did kill her, but it wasn’t murder. How can that…

Wild Bill Hickock – Thunder on the Plain. ep59, 520307.

March 07, 2024 08:42 - 24 minutes - 5.57 MB

Hold onto your hats and gallop along with Guy Madison and Andy Devine as they present another wild Bill Hickock adventure. Our heroes end their ride across the plains when…

Lum and Abner – Capture Of Bank Robbers. 400306

March 06, 2024 16:24 - 14 minutes - 6.59 MB

With the early experiment in Women’s Lib, the ladies are busy running the town, and Abner complains to Lum about the new life adjustments he has had to make. They…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Murder Ain’t Minor. ep14, 490807

March 06, 2024 15:24 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

At insurance investigation he’s an expert. At filling out his expense report, he’s an absolute genius. Johnny Dollar is on the track of a missing girl. The search begins on…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Cleaning Fibbers Closet. ep238, 400305

March 05, 2024 16:24 - 28 minutes - 6.6 MB

Billy Mills opens with, Shine. Fibber and Molly read the newspaper headlines. To solve a matter of confusion, the dictionary is needed from the hall closet. Despite the claim it’s…

Philip Marlowe – The Friend From Detroit. ep23, 490305

March 05, 2024 15:20 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

Being awakened by his friend from Detroit in the middle of the night, Philip Marlowe springs into action to find the missing wife. It doesn’t take long for Marlowe to…

Lum and Abner – Bank Robbers In Pine Ridge. 400304

March 04, 2024 16:24 - 14 minutes - 6.53 MB

After the election, the women now rule the local government. The unique nature of this event has made newspaper coverage, all to the embarrassment of Squire Skimp. Lum gets a…

My Favorite Husband – Mother In Law Visits. ep34, 490304

March 04, 2024 15:24 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

As we look in on the Coopers this morning, George, Liz, and Katie are doing their typical morning routines. Liz is worried and afraid to tell George that her mother…

Jack Benny – Gracie Allen For President. ep364, 400303

March 03, 2024 16:24 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

Back in Hollywood after enjoying the winter sports in Yosemite, the cast teas Jack about his prowess on the slopes, and in doing it the hard way. Mary Livingstone, and…

On Stage – The Dreamer. ep54, ep54, 540303

March 03, 2024 10:42 - 5 MB

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…

Secrets Of Scotland Yard – Bloody Belgium. 1957

March 02, 2024 13:42 - 5 MB

The inspectors of Scotland Yard are called on to help with a murder that took place in Belgium during the time of World War 2. The murder took place during…

Lum and Abner – Big Election Held. 400301

March 01, 2024 16:20 - 14 minutes - 6.49 MB

Lum’s plan to cause a rift in the lady’s group has failed. Today he and Abner discuss the upcoming election. Squire enters, and the guys discuss the election and voting…

Your Hit Parade – First Song, I’ve Got A Girl In Kalamazoo (#4). 421107

March 01, 2024 08:23 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

playlist I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo, raked: 4. Vocals by Barry Wood. Sound of Love, ranked: 10. Vocals by Joan Edwards. Serenade in Blue, ranked: 5 An organ melody…

21st Precinct – Case Of The Fall. ep17, 531027

February 29, 2024 09:42 - 5 MB

A short episode that ends early. As desk sergeant Burns and Captain Canelli discuss matters of police station administration, a robber has been picked up. If Leroy’s story is to…

Wild Bill Hickock – Fightin’ The Bits. ep57, 520229

February 29, 2024 08:42 - 5 MB

It’s round up time, and a young son of a rancher wants to do his own thing by going to town and having some fun. His path crosses that of…

Lum and Abner – Women Gang Up On Lum. 400228

February 28, 2024 16:20 - 14 minutes - 6.47 MB

Lum had started a gossip campaign to stir up trouble among the women, hoping a rift might derail their bid for political office, and disband their organization. As Lum and…

Barry Craig – Case of the Corpse On Delivery. 511031

February 28, 2024 07:42 - 5 MB

Or, The Bail Jumper. A weary Barry Craig puts up his feet and waits for a bail bondsman to fill him in on a big job. it’s worth 10% of…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Is Catching Cold. ep237, 400227

February 27, 2024 16:24 - 29 minutes - 6.71 MB

Billy Mills and the orchestra open with, Louisiana Hayride. Fibber accuses Molly for the lack of buttons on his shirt. In the need of thread, she convinces him to go…

Black Museum – A French English Dictionary. ep15, 520412

February 27, 2024 08:42 - 5 MB

Many different articles can be used for murder, or at least connected in a key way to murder. The featured item today is a French English dictionary. How in the…

Lum and Abner – Stir Up Trouble Among Women. 400226

February 26, 2024 16:20 - 13 minutes - 6.08 MB

As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find the men discussing the upcoming election. The women’s protective association has demanded to be put on the…

Cisco Kid – Dishonor Among Thieves. ep64, 530226

February 26, 2024 09:42 - 5 MB

A couple of hardcases ride the trail in search of a partner of theirs who grabbed their stolen goods and ran off. Meanwhile, Cisco and Pancho ride into an ambush…

Jack Benny – , 400225 Birthday Party for Jack Who’s Recovering from a Skiing Accident. ep363

February 25, 2024 16:24 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

After the previous 3 episodes, which take place in flashback over a span of a few days, fast forwards to Jack recovering in his hotel room, and Rochester reading him…

Jack Benny – Birthday Party for Jack Who’s Recovering from a Skiing Accident. ep363, 400225

February 25, 2024 16:24 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

After the previous 3 episodes, which take place in flashback over a span of a few days, fast forwards to Jack recovering in his hotel room, and Rochester reading him…

Jack Benny – Skit, My Life As A Floorwalker. 340225

February 25, 2024 10:09 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MB

Audio is a bit on the mushy side, and the show starts already in progress. Just in time for a commercial and a clipped song from Frank Parker. Jack tries…

Gasoline Alley – The Adventure Of The Hypnotized Hero. ep14, 481015

February 24, 2024 14:24 - 5 MB

Lately, a rash of auto thefts has plagued the town, attributed to Hot car Harry. We find Wilmer and Skeezix talking about trying a new skill, hypnotism. Will their helper,…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Murder In The Air. 440224

February 24, 2024 10:24 - 5 MB

After a long night of work with his secretary, Mr. Keen discovers a woman hiding in his closet. She is desperate for help. She thinks someone is trying to kill…

Lum and Abner – Election Will Be Held. 400223

February 23, 2024 16:20 - 14 minutes - 6.66 MB

The men’s protective society in Pine Ridge has certainly backfired with a bang. Today we find Squire Skimp at the Jot ‘Em Down store to discuss the new rules the…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Somebody Loves You. ep9, 1939

February 23, 2024 15:10 - 15 minutes - 6.95 MB

A quarter hour of great, classic Western Swing. Playlist: Mickey Wickey, also known as Bob Wills sings, Somebody Loves You. Pat offers some advice on making perfect biscuits, using Hillbilly…

You Bet Your Life – Secret Word, Table. 500222

February 22, 2024 16:42 - 5 MB

Groucho interviews the players, before sending the ones who build their winnings up the highest on to the final round. A boy and girl from high school are first up,…

Boston Blackie – Cover Up For Mary. ep18, 450509

February 22, 2024 11:24 - 5 MB

Mary talks with her old boyfriend. She tries to break up, and he thinks she is jilting him for Boston Blackie. When he tries to get rough, she pulls a…

Lum and Abner – Women Want To Take Over. 400221

February 21, 2024 16:20 - 14 minutes - 6.44 MB

In the Jot ‘Em Down store, the men are gathered to talk about the latest ordeal with their women. Both the men and women had formed their own protective societies,…

Box 13 – The Clay Pigeon. ep51, 490807

February 21, 2024 15:24 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

A curious adventure awaits Dan when Mr. Alexander sends him a letter full of cryptic clues. Dan is to make an appointment with a doctor, but the doctor refuses to…

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