Retro Radio Podcast

Rogue contemplates a day at the race track, but he's interupted by a man with a story about missing cash from a robbery, and a treasure map to find it.…

Captain Midnight – Parada Treasure. 19of59, 391110 Today in the Parada hacienda, Ivan Shark tries to learn by force where the Parada treasure is hidden. Is Delores Parada' finally giving…

As we look in on Pine Ridge, we find Lum and Abner are still trying to plan where to spend a few days on vacation. Mousey and Cedric are to…

Or, How to Be Happily Married, Though Single. A letter from a stranger named, Ella comes to Sam. Is it legitimate, a prank, or from a damsel in distress? Sam…

a new kind of show featuring young love. At Midwest University we meet some of the students. Jim seeks advice from Mitch, his journalism professor. Should he make his move…

Still looking for a place to spend their vacation, Lum and Abner discuss landmarks to see. Taking a note from their famous, fictitious book, Gilbert the Boy Traveler, Lum suggests…

As George tries to get the show started, we learn that Gracie is missing. We learn that she's busy at home, trying to take care of sick relatives. The whole…

You find yourself terror stricken, and in a panic when the girl you were just with vanishes. A man narrates his unusual story, and sets the stage years ago, before…

It's time for a change of pace, and as Lum and Abner take time away from the store, they discover a new business in town. Popping into Dick Huddleston's store,…

The one and only Lovesick Blues boy, Hank Williams is joined by his crew of studio musicians for a morning wake up call. Playlist: Everything's OK. Audry sings an old…

Anticipating the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Don Wilson introduces Jack Benny. Jack brags about getting three ducks with one shot, although his knowledge of shotguns and ducks are soon put to…

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…

Get ready to travel to storyland on an old-fashioned hayride. A king called his three sons together, and gave the command that it's time they each marry. None are too…

Sailing across the Indian Ocean, Holmes has uncovered a mystery onboard the ship. Taking on assumed identities, Holmes and Watson squeeze out the information they were looking for. Crewmen reveal…

Back on a regular routine in the store, Abner gets the chance to go on a hunting trip. Lum won't let him go, since he's trying to get the books…

Liz tries to get a costume ready for the matron league play, and expects to be able to do it while George is away at the bank. She has to…

With the case of the baby settled, and legal entanglements solved, the gents settle into tending the store. Though they kick themselves for not knowing better, it's just a ruse…

The musical transitions are missing in this rehearsal, but the story is still as action packed as ever. Johnny takes a job to investigate strange events with a railroad line.…

After becoming inspired as she had breakfast in the bathtub… Huh? Just listen, it'll make sense. Gracie shares her concept for a new musical. After each of the cast make…

A guest appearance is made by Ray Noble, a longtime friend of Elliot and Cathy Lewis. He is the composer of their theme song, well known band leader, and apparently…

A web of lies has been exposed, and Lum knows the whole ordeal with the baby has all been a plot of Squire to get their store. All the players…

Father is relaxing at home when Judy enters to tell him about the most wonderful stage show ever, Love in the Slums. Randolph wanders in a few moments later to…

That versatile master of ceremonies, Jack Nenny is praised for his work in the movies, although Don hasn't actually seen Jack's latest film. Mary Livingstone is on hand to tease…

Though always an energetic lad, Sherlock's older brother Mycroft had always been plump and slow. We find Mycroft dealing with word of a spy, in his characteristic laid back way,…

Not able to trust Squire, Lum and Abner decide to write a letter directly to the lawyer, Mr. Blair. More lies about Squire are found out regarding his letters, and…

The latest case in the Black Museum of Scotland Yard begins with the killing of constable William George Greenly. He had been killed during a routine traffic stop. The crime…

A fire in a little red schoolhouse has Johnny Dollar investigating in small town America. A land developer tells how the schoolhouse was his first project to renovate the town…

Curious happenings over the baby, and Squire's change of mind have the gents baffled. Today, Abner and Grandpap play checkers, and discuss the matter of Mr. Fennelly, and signing the…

It's the day before election day in 1940, and the day where we pick the man, we want to live with for the next four years… but not the way…

In the precinct office, Captain Canelli sets the stage in the typical day of uniformed police officers. Reports from patrolmen are interrupted by a woman who enters to claim that…

If your first question is like mine, and you want to know what in the world a pimpernel is, Cecil B Demill explains that it's both a flower, and the…

Late in the evening, Lum and Abner have the baby all ready to go. They'll miss him, even if it's just a short trip. They discuss the happenings of who…

Ernie Whitman calls the shots and introduces the acts. Playlist: Benny Carter plays, Sweet Georgia Brown. Effie Smith sings, Embraceable You. The Four Blazes sing, Good Little Deal. Jimmy Rogers…

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…

Occasionally at the beginning of the show, the announcer tells of an award for the show, or reads a letter of praise. A few weeks ago on the podcast, a…

A particular thug in town is giving people trouble. His name is Oscar Wolfe, and even Shorty and a gang of his friends want to have a piece of the…

Trouble has exploded for Lum and Abner when they couldn't raise $5k to bail out their mine inspectors for trespassing. Abner and Cedric decide to run an auction to keep…

A challenge arrives in box 13 that has Dan asking questions in a dangerous part of town. Dan asks about a character named Johnny Tigh, but the name manages to…

The Halloween season has Ethelbert, Ann, and Casey talking about spooks and ghosts. Casey tells a story about his old fiddle playing grandpa. In a flashback sequence to old Ireland,…

Legal fees have shot up, and doubts are raised that the gold mine has any worth. Them bank fellers know everything, and when Lum's credit reputation is called out, he…

Gracie tries to tell George about her big date with Spencer Tracey, but George isn't listening. He is trying to pretend to be sick so he can take time off…

A Story of an old homestead that sold hospitality, until death bought her. The grand old homestead was once a successful plantation, but those better days are long in the…

Costello is once again late for the show. He explained that he just came from a wedding. The event may have inspired him to also get married, but it also…

After confusion over selling their old delivery truck, Lum finds him in trouble in paying the commission to the repair shop for making the deal. This won't lead them to…

Announcer, Louie Buck calls on Hank Williams to fire up the band and get the tunes started. Playlist: They'll Never Taker Her Love from Me. It's for more than just…

In the world of radio in 1941, next week is Halloween, and Don gives Jack a grand and gay introduction. As Jack tries to chew Don out, his attention is…

Audition show. A down-on-his-luck ventriloquist has a falling out with his dummy, whom he is convinced wants to dump him for bigger and better things. Based on a movie of…