Retro Radio Podcast

An early newspaper reporter from New York interviews Patrick Henry on the new Constitution that is being proposed. Patriots who were united in rebelling against the oppressive British government are…

Horlicks: For weight control, easy to digest, keeps your alert, helps children grow. Carlton Brickert reminds listeners that the flashlight factory is swamped, so wait patiently. The flashlight promotion has…

Bertie complains to Gildersleeve's about having to endlessly wax the floor while she cleans up after Leroy. Marjorie complains about the messy condition of Leroy's room. Will it be as…

Irma and Jane talk about the charity masquerade party in the society section of the paper. A fancy event thrown by Jane's boyfriend's family. Though Irma would like to go,…

Running into an old psychiatrist friend, Sam takes a cold case crime to prove whether the doctor's patient is as guilty as she feels she is. Sam is to extract…

A few candid words are shared by Connie as she wonders over Mr. Conklin's knack for causing grief for the faculty and students. In school, he puts her on the…

On a rainy day in 1883, Watson had just finished his breakfast, when Holmes surprises him while in disguise. On the streets as a ragged Begger, he has learned the…

Ranchers are upset and blame John Collier for running out on them in their time of need. Collier's niece is left to defend his actions as the sheriff assures the…

in honor of George Washington's birthday, Don Wilson compares him to Jack Benny's war record. Jack gets annoyed when Don claims that he is Older Than Fred Allen. Mary Livingston…

Playlist: Hank Williams sings, Cool Water. Instrumental time with the classic, Orange Blossom Special. Hymn time with Hank singing, Lonely Tombs.

It looks like Philip Carney has another tale of woe after being involved with a woman, and the port authorities. Carney recounts a general review of his mission sailing for…

Or: Spanish Gold. A treasure hunt intrigues Shannon and Saylor, even though King Moses suggests it's bogus. Regardless, it should be a fun job… right? Or is there danger lurking…

it's near the end of business at the water department, and the great Gildersleeve is trying to tune in the news on his radio. Leroy is on hand, and his…

Costello tells about some recent mishaps in his home. A heckler in the audience gives Lou a hard time. But let's Lou know that they have been invited to a…

Another rehearsal, and though the musical score may be missing, the drama is all intact. The job begins in the blue light district, and sends Johnny on his way to…

Horlicks: Use it for weight control. It keeps your alert. It's a wonderful drink for youngsters as well. Carlton Brickert says that there have been so many requests for flashlights…

Connie talks about her latest adventure with her bashful biologist boyfriend, Mr. Boynton to Mrs. Davis. He has recently gotten for himself a new pet dog. The two gals compare…

Another where the audio is short, and has no ending, sorry. Captain Canelli gets right to business as he tells us in voiceover about the day in the precinct. A…

As deputy Whitey Larson takes care of business related to his office with Marshall Lightning Jim, two hombre's watch, and plan to kidnap him. It's all to plot revenge on…

Bob Hope spends a few moments as he jokes about it being Springtime, and of course chasing women. Ingrid Bergman joins Bob to dish out the jokes right back at…

Don announces to the studio audience that yesterday was Jack's birthday. We roll the clock back to see what happened in Jack's house yesterday. Rochester sings as he does housework.…

A little bank has been recently painted, and the old structure is made to look fresh. A man puffs nervously on a long black cigar as he talks to his…

Following a stroke, a wealthy financier decides to climb an unassailable glacier in the Swiss Alps. –As found on Plotspot.com.

After taking his lady to see a movie, Gildy dries Paula home. After a brief romantic in the car, Gildersleeve sees Paula to the door, and returns home. That is,…

Abbott remarks about Costello's strange family. Why were his relatives carrying the sign, and why are his relatives living with him? Costello talks about bathroom mishaps, and relatives who are…

A radio message arrives in the cockpit of an airplane. The pilot is informed that a wanted criminal is aboard, Boston Blackie. A woman is certain that Blackie stole from…

An unusual request lands in box 13, a request for Dan to kill the letter writer. Is it just some kind of a prank? Dan goes to visit the man…

Carlton Brickert reminds listeners of 1935 to send in for their promotional flashlight. Down in the empty store, Lum and Abner talk about the trouble they are in over Abner's…

Casey and Ann go to interview a pair of explorers who have hit it big in the jungles of South America. In trying to clear up tales of snakes, a…

Adventure awaits at the end of the trail for the masked man. In a smoky saloon, plans are made to rob the Osage bank. It's the Brougan gang. When the…

Don lets us know that daylight savings time goes into effect tomorrow, and here comes a man who has to deal with the changes, Jack Benny. Is Jack managing to…

Get ready for another dose of classic country music from Hank Williams and his band of studio musicians. Playlist: Hank sings, The Seaman's Blues. Audry sings, the Blues in my…

The city sleeps peacefully, not knowing what goes on in the house of Caiaphas, the high priest. What is it about Jesus that he should be feared? If he is…

Mr. Manletter, a big city businessman is called with a notice to pay off on his loan, or be forced to be foreclosed on. He refuses to call Boston Blackie,…

Dan gets a new mission when a woman from the poor side of town needs him to act as a private eye for her. He goes to the shady side…

Costello enters in a naval officer's uniform. Abbott is critical and thinks he'll never pass the physical exam. Costello applies a little wordplay as he talks about a date he…

In the Blue Note, Ann is having her place painted and is hoping Casey will take her out. He does, and even takes their bar tending friend, Ethylbert, out to…

A story of a nightclub that was operated by death. Mark gets word that he inherits a nightclub. His wife doesn't share the dream. She expects the Locust Club to…

Bill Goodwin and Jimmy Cash stop in on their way to mail some Christmas packages. Herman is still poking around his lunch, and gets sent to his room. When George…

The show opens right up to a song that Doctor Danfield and Rusty Fairfax are enjoying at a Western dude ranch. Who would have thought that a ranch in Southern…

Horlicks. Demand it by name. Don't accept substitutes. There is none equal to this quality, nourishing food stuff. Lum has announced he will be starting a fund-raising project to raise…

Don gives tribute to the man who makes the show happened, Virgil Reimer, the sound effects man (Frank Nelson). Jack springs his own surprise, he threatens to fire Don. Jack…

Featuring announcer, Mike Wallace. Guest Jack Owens, and the usual gang including Dorothy Shea, Spike Jones, and the City Slickers. Spike kicks off with, Alabamie Bound. Dorothy talks to Spike…

Claudette Colbert is an American heiress, about to marry a Baron with Nazi ties. Should she go through with the marriage, become a spy, or flee for her life?

Horlicks. Be on guard against cold and sickness with this highly digestive food. Abner has been going through domestic troubles at home. The plan to gain sympathy by faking being…

the Jolly boys club is due to get together for a little barbershop style singing. Nothing can dampen Gildersleeve spirits, until he learns the judge is stepping out to go…

After a bout of rough sea, and putting his sailing skills to the test, Philip Carney approaches the south seas island, looking like a backdrop to an exotic paradise. Philip…