Documentary and Interview – Retro Radio Podcast

Journey back to the early days of wireless communication with Dr. Thomas as he explores the origins of modern broadcasting and recreates the historic first regular radio broadcast from 1920.

Graham MacNamee goes behind the scenes of classic radio to explore Sundown on the Veldt, classic radio bloopers, Bill Stern's sports broadcasting stories, and a dramatic sea rescue.

When an early morning fishing trip leads to a case of mistaken identity, Ed finds himself falsely arrested as a neighborhood burglar. Denied his right to counsel and subjected to unlawful searches, he must rely on an attorney to secure his freedom in this episode of Case Dismissed.

Expecting a baby in an adult-only apartment, Sally and Jim Carter face possible eviction from their strict landlady, while Mary Lee Taylor shares budget-friendly meal tips and a recipe for Easy Meat Pie.

There was a mistaken belief in the early war years that America could remain largely uninvolved in the war in Europe. Relying on surrounding, or occupied nations to fight back…

One of the best kept secrets of chemistry was discovered by a reclusive scientist, William Wooleston He started as a medical doctor, but took up the study of applied science.…

One of the most versatile voice actors in radio is featured, Charlie Cantor. Charlie demonstrates a few of his dialects, and range of characters. He also demonstrates a few unusual…

A growing family looks forward to the possibility of moving from their small apartment to a larger home. Victor Hollis and his wife have some trouble though. They have had…

Before the visit with the Carters, Mary Lee gives a preview of the recipe to come later in the show. Making the best of the humble little apartment, Sally does…

William Lang narrates the news headlines. The top feature has been the first Christmas not at war, and GI’s were coming home A year of victory. A middle aged man…

It was never a secret about Hitler’s Thousand Year Reich. To make it happen, this show’s producer presents how the German school system used a revisionist history approach to feed…

Originally archived in 2 parts, I recombined the parts. I assume it was done that way for ease in distributing on cassette tape. My show notes are a big longer…

What happened this day in news? What were the hot topics of concern? Robert Krout reports on the National Day of Prayer. Island attacks, fighting on Okinawa, New Guinea, and…

When it comes to obtaining raw materials for the war effort, Nazi Germany puts all bargaining aside. The only deals are those that meet their own demands. Embargos are placed.…

Probably the most well-known aspect of Nazi domination was the mass murder of the Jews. This episode takes a look at the treatment of the Jews, as people saw it…

Just as the Nazi’s are waging war on the world, they are waging war on the free enterprise system. Americans want to make sales, but Germans don’t want to pay…

Though her baby isn’t due for a few more months, Sally’s baby is at the center of today’s visit with the Carters. Sally marvels that her baby will be about…

Jim is tired of being cooped up in the apartment, but concerned over the budget, Sally wants to know why. Sally gets to know the neighbors better, while Jim is…

For the past few days in their new apartment, Sally has noticed a change in Jim. Is he worried over things at the office? Money? Is he mad at her…

The story of fire, and the men who fought it through the ages. Early Indian tribes just packed up their homes and moved to avoid fire. Early white men had…

Leaving the small town where she always lived, Sally moved to Capital City to be with her husband, Jim. He left the job he took only after having it a…

Graham MacNamee is the host of this show that takes a look behind the scenes of how radio shows are produced. The opening topic of the tday is how radio…

A long term tenant raises complaints that his landlord hasn’t made adequate repairs, and he’s tired of having to wait. The landlord, Joe, defends himself by claiming to never have…

Sally Carter has been having trouble connecting with her husband Jim, to tell him that she plans to join him in Capitol City. In the train station Sally expects Jim…

All about the stories that happen behind the mike of your favorite radio programs. Hosted by Graham MacNamee. A woman tells about her feat of going to at least 3…