Retro Radio Podcast

When a safecracker uses a tragic explosion to fake his death and resume his crime spree, the Texas Rangers uncover the elaborate cover-up and pursue him to a high-stakes lakeside showdown.

Desperate after losing his theater, Lum takes a job as Abner's store clerk—only to be bossed around as payback for years of Lum's overbearing leadership. Though Abner relishes playing the boss, the dynamic flips the moment a phone order comes in and Lum naturally reasserts control, sending Abner out on delivery.

When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar wakes from a drugged stupor next to a murder victim, he discovers a vengeful ex-con has set him up for murder. Facing an uphill battle in court, Johnny must rely on raw nerves and a dangerous bluff to clear his name.

When Andy is accused of stealing $2,000 from a mansion, his only alibi is a secret date with an upstairs maid. Facing trial and a questionable defense from the Kingfish, Andy must decide whether to risk jail time or let his personal diary reveal all to Madame Queen.

Facing financial ruin after his uninsured theater burns down, Lum tries to subtly hint that he needs a job at the Jot 'Em Down Store. However, Abner is far too dense to pick up on Lum's dramatic figures of speech—until he finally realizes the solution and hires Lum as his new clerk and delivery boy.

When a local trial threatens to hang a potentially innocent man, Britt Ponset spots critical flaws in the case and steps in to uncover the truth before time runs out for Pete and Anna.

Live from St. Louis! Spike Jones and his City Slickers are joined by "Park Avenue Hillbilly" Dorothy Shea, Doodles Weaver as Professor Feetlebaum, and guest pianist Eddie Heywood playing "Begin the Beguine". Includes a full travel-themed musical finale!

Jack Benny faces trouble with the studio, an order of attitude at the drugstore, and a moody parrot trying to hatch a coconut. When Polly visits an animal psychiatrist, unexpected secrets—and her true age—are revealed.

Fresh off the bus from Los Angeles, Paula spends her summer entangled in a high-flying love triangle with two circus-performing brothers. When tragedy strikes under the big top, Paula must navigate grief and passion to discover if true love really conquers all.

In Part 1 of "Land Of The Living Dead," Captain Friday and Skip Turner accompany an archaeological expedition into the mountain jungles of Chile. Following a brutal murder, a sinister kidnapping, and strange sightings in the night, the team faces the mysterious cult of the "Brothers of the Living Dead."

When a gunshot victim is found at an Arizona hospital, police follow a headless photograph and forbidden workplace secrets to solve a high-stakes mystery.

Following the fire at Lum's movie theater, Grandpap and Abner suspect Squire Skimp of arson, while Abner briefly worries Lum burned it down himself for the insurance payout. The truth turns out to be far worse: when Lum arrives at the Jot 'Em Down Store, he discovers that despite all his insurance policies, he completely forgot to get fire coverage.

While prepping his house for winter, Gildersleeve battles a faulty reservoir valve, a neighborhood car collision, and a misunderstanding with Judge Hooker.

When a man found under a loading dock turns out to be a murder victim, Captain Canelli and the detectives of the 21st Precinct untangle a web of life insurance policies, false alibis, and elusive suspects.

Abner regrets taking full ownership of the Jot 'Em Down Store, but his spirits lift when he learns Lum is also struggling at the movie theater. When Lum arrives to offer a sincere apology, the two friends reconcile—only for bad news to break over the party line that the cinema is ablaze.

When a master forger uses innocent Londoners to cash bogus checks, Scotland Yard must untangle a web of deception and a mysterious letter to catch a killer.

the secret life of an artist who produces amazing miniature statuary.

Framed for a daring diamond heist and the murder of security guards, Boston Blackie must outsmart a ruthless criminal gang and convince Inspector Farraday of his innocence before it's too late.

With the partnership officially dissolved, Lum takes full control of the movie theater while Abner runs the Jot 'Em Down Store. After announcing the split over the party line, Abner attempts to train Cedric as his new clerk—leading to a hilarious role-playing confusion before Dick Huttleston stops by to catch up on the news.

Wild Bill and Jingles track down a slick confidence man disguised as a stage magician after a local widow's life savings goes missing in Pleasantville.

Jack Benny's bravery is put to the test in a midnight graveyard duel against Frank Parker, while Mary Livingstone returns from Florida in this classic 1934 episode.

Host Garry Moore leads an all-star WWII radio broadcast featuring Ida Lupino, Phil Harris, and Gracie Fields entertaining troops overseas in this classic November 20, 1943 episode of Command Performance.

The Blue Beetle investigates a slimy offshore mystery using Dr. Franz's "Poison Detector Ring" and races to save kidnapped reporter Joan Mason in "The Sea Serpent" (Episodes 15 & 16, originally broadcast June 7, 1940).

President Thomas Jefferson faces a high-stakes decision as he negotiates the Louisiana Purchase from France, seeking to secure America's western border and avoid a European war in this 1953 episode of The American Trail.

Framed for murder and locked in an asylum, Dan breaks free to become a hunted man on a desperate quest to prove his innocence.

With their legal trouble resolved, Lum and Abner turn their focus back to the movie theater. However, a debate over Lum's new bingo-style cinema game leads to a major disagreement—prompting Lum to trade his half of the Jot 'Em Down Store to Abner for sole ownership of the picture show.

A bank robbery, an extortionist dive owner, and a gangland murder lead Casey and Ann deep into the city's dark underbelly to set a high-stakes trap for a runaway gangster.

Lum's new law career hits an immediate snag when he realizes the lawsuit he's handling involves his own escaped horse. As the Squire plots revenge and Lum tries to talk client Mrs. Phillips out of pressing charges, Abner's attempt to smooth things over only adds to the confusion—leading Lawyer Lum to decide it's officially time to retire from the legal business.

Poisoned on a train with a fatal dose of atropine, a wealthy socialite leaves behind a trail of bitter enemies. The police and a mystery writer partner up to set a dramatic trap for the killer.

Following his victory in court, Lum gloats about his legal skills and decides to open a law firm. While Abner and Grandpap worry about balancing another business alongside the store and movie theater, Lum takes cases over the party line—until Cedric brings news that could derail his new career.

On a cold winter morning in Dodge City, Matt Dillon and Chester discover that the notorious Pueblo gang has arrived in town. When the regular stagecoach fails to show up on schedule, Matt and Chester ride out to investigate, uncovering an ambush and taking on a deeply personal mission to rescue a taken passenger and bring the outlaws to justice.

Buck Benny returns to ride the trail and round up cattle rustlers, but Jack must first deal with a late Phil Harris, a lady-killing charm competition, and constant phone interruptions during the broadcast.

Step back to 1933 for a live musical broadcast from the Coconut Grove featuring Phil Harris and a seventeen-year-old Leah Ray performing classics like "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" and "Twelfth Street Rag."

When a noisy hotel guest's companion is murdered, Slate Shannon is framed for the crime. To clear his name and save Sailor, Slate dives into the Cuban underworld to track down an escaped felon and a deadly secret.

On a quiet Sunday, Gildy's failed family board game night leaves him wide awake, thinking about Eve Goodwin. A visit to Peavey's drugstore and a box of chocolates lead to a romantic musical reunion—but can Gildersleeve handle Eve's cultured personality?

With Lum nowhere to be found, Abner, Dick, and Grandpap face an intimidating jury as Squire Skimp takes the stand to present his side of the story. Just when things look worst for the Pine Ridge storekeepers, Lum rushes into court with explosive new evidence from the insurance agent.

Fred Allen joins Colonel Stoopnagel and Bud for a Gangbusters spoof in this final episode of the summer replacement series, featuring star-gazing banter, musical performances, and reluctant political campaigns.

When a robbery suspect insists on confessing, Joe Friday and Frank Smith notice holes in his story—forcing the detectives to prove their suspect innocent to uncover the real mastermind.

With the court date looming, Lum attempts to practice his legal vocabulary while Dick catches up on Abner's contract blunders. Facing disastrous odds after accidentally spilling their defense to Squire's lawyer, Lum makes a desperate phone call to settle out of court.

When Andy gets interested in a local dating service, Kingfish steps in to investigate—only to get caught by Sapphire. Can a timely visit from Reverend Johnson save their marriage, or will Andy's scheme tear them apart?

Tex Ritter stars as Billy the Kid alongside Monte Montana and Cottonseed Clark, featuring music from Coleen Summers and the Riders of the Purple Sage.

Lum reviews the disastrous contract Abner signed before laying out their entire defense to a visiting lawyer. There's just one major catch: the attorney isn't theirs—he's representing Squire Skimp!

Jack Benny and the gang kick off the first-ever "Buck Benny" western sketch, celebrate Kenny Baker's first anniversary on the show, and fill time with a few leftover school-days jokes.

Host Ernie Whitman leads a action-packed episode featuring Harlan Leonard, the Delta Rhythm Boys, boogie-woogie legends Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner, and Savannah Churchill.

When a restaurant robbery is complicated by language barriers and vague clues, LAPD detectives launch a months-long, multi-city dragnet to bring the elusive crooks to justice.

When Eli's feed store struggles to compete with modern grocery stores, a town slogan contest turns chaotic as every contestant expects to win. Can a random drawing and a few classic songs save the store's reputation?

When a botany student's orchid project leads to campus rumors, jealousy, and a body in the greenhouse, private investigator George Valentine must untangle a web of secrets to catch a killer.