Keith Heltsley

Behind the Mike – Retro Radio Podcast

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

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Keith Heltsley

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Behind The Mike – Versatile Acting. ep4, 401006 11.04.2026

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…

Behind The Mike – Warming Up A Studio Audience. ep2, 400922 23.08.2023 29:53

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…

Behind The Mike – First Episode. ep1, 400915 28.06.2023 29:44

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…

Behind The Mike – Impersonations Of Famous People. ep63, 411130 24.08.2019 29:51

A top Impersonator of the day, Aurthur Buraham, begins the show. He impersonates anything from the moo of a cow, to any noise, to any person that he admires. How…

Behind The Mike – Zulu Radio Star. ep56, 411012 17.08.2019 29:52

A radio personality from Africa is on hand, for some behind the scenesaction of radio. A dramatization of how radio impacted African superstition. A nervous singer ran out of the…

Behind The Mike – The Associated Press. ep41, 410629 10.08.2019 29:54

A 30 minutes salute to the reporters at the Associated Press. Beginning with the history of the AP we eavesdrop on a meeting of arguing reporters who have to share…

Behind The Mike – Selling A Show To A Sponsor. ep38, 410608 03.08.2019 29:53

On an earlier episode we learned how a sponsor cells a show to a client. Today we’ll learn how a producer uses an advertising firm to sell a show to…

Behind The Mike – Amusing Stories Behind Radio. ep35, 410518 08.06.2019 29:16

Featuring: Graham Macknamee, Gilbert Martin. Al Simons helps to bring a few amusing stories behind the scenes in radio. A frustrated telephone operator and a question about the time, sound…

Behind The Mike – Enoch Lights Disappearance From The Airways. ep33, 410504 26.05.2019 29:47

The story of orchestra leader, Enoch lights and his disappearance from the airwaves leads off the show. The musician recounts his successful tour, and a car ride back to Boston.…

Behind The Mike – Director Star Relations. ep31, 410420 20.04.2019 29:28

We learn of some of the things that made radio broadcasts difficult in the early days. Namely, the quality of how certain microphones sounded. Also that early studios weren’t always…

Behind The Mike – The Lee DeForrest Story. ep27, 410323 13.04.2019 29:35

Karen Temple, a starlet, and ice skater, fell ill and after a lengthy hospital stay was told she may never be able to stand. She tells Graham Macnamee about her…

Behind The Mike – Pioneers Of Radio Entertainment. ep24, 410302 06.04.2019 29:36

Milton Cross, and Philip Callas join Graham Macnamee to talk about what announcers had to deal with in the early days of radio networks. A large fish, stand by bands,…

Behind The Mike – Comedy Broadcasts. ep23, 410223 23.02.2019 29:46

How do those radio comedians do it? Learn how the writing starts 2 weeks before the program. Shows often have a staff of 2 writers or more. Join a fictional…

Behind The Mike – Character Actors. ep22, 410216 16.02.2019 29:29

Allen Drake is a top character actor, and he shows off his versatility. How does he do it with just the change of his voice, accent, and inflection? Listen and…

Behind The Mike – The Lady From Oklahoma. ep21, 410209 09.02.2019 29:14

Ida Bailey Allen was the Martha Stewart of her day, and is on hand to tell a story about a lady from Oklahoma. The desperate woman begged Ida to help…

Behind The Mike – Putting A Program Together. ep20, 410202 02.02.2019 29:41

Learn how a radio show is put together by using the example of how today’s show was put together. The writers discuss ideas at home. Topics include the order of…

Behind The Mike – You’re My Dream. ep19, 410126 26.01.2019 29:44

Frank Luther, popular tenor, tells about a letter he received from a nursse. How did his voice and program work to help a patient in her care? Listen and learn…

Behind The Mike – FDR’s Third Inaugural Ceremonies. ep19, 410119 19.01.2019 29:41

With the inaugral speech in the fore front of the news, the show looks at the broadcast hook ups and how they’re tested. Announcers read their speeches, and mike checks…

Behind The Mike – Script Writers. ep17, 410112 12.01.2019 29:44

Catherine Seymore may be young, but she’s a pioneer in script writing. She tells a little of how she got started. She and Graham swap stories of their early days…

Behind The Mike – Weird Prospective Guest Interview. ep16, 410105 05.01.2019 29:42

Graham MacNamee is back. Behind the scenes at Behind the Mike shares an odd moment with one of their comedy writers, and an interviewew with Harry Morgan. The busy restaurant…

Behind The Mike – Radio Almanac. ep15, 401229 29.12.2018

Audio has some wierd muffled spots that come and go. Ben Brauer continues as host, in the absence of Graham macNamee. Phil Cook, man of a thousand voices on radio,…

Behind The Mike – Difficult Names. ep14, 401222 22.12.2018 29:32

In his absence, carrying on for Graham MacNamee is Ben Brauer. A man with a dificult name shows off his skills at the zylophone Whether a newcomer, or a seasoned…

Behind The Mike – Radios Dramatic Actresses. ep13, 401215 15.12.2018 29:38

Graham MacNamee gives an outline of the shows features, then spotlights the tallent of Gertrude Warner, a famous radio actress of the time. What method does she use for getting…

Behind The Mike – War News Mistakes. ep11, 401124 24.11.2018 29:44

Everybody likes bloopers, but first, Graham MacNamee is connected to a live connection to London. Learn a little bit about wartime censorship, and what it’s like to be a reporter…

Behind The Mike – Dinah And The Truck Driver. ep10, 401117 17.11.2018 29:45

Graham MacNamee welcomes Dinah Shore to tell about a truck driver who is a fan of hers. The overworked, and sleepy owner operator was revived after hearing Dinah sing a…