Best Oldtimer Podcasts (2025)

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Without Jack Benny 28:35

2h ago28:35

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May 23, 1937 - Jacvk is sick and does not appear on the program. Don Wilson, Phil Harri and Kenny Baker fill in with guest singer Trudy Wood.

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Episode 70: PC_2024-029_OTRNow Radio Program 2:55:30

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The Big Show. November 12, 1950. NBC net. Sponsored by: Anacin, RCA Victor. The second show of the series. Baby Snooks gets an acting lesson from Tallulah, Groucho holds his quiz on the show and teaches Pinza how to sing "Some Enchanted Evening." Tallulah does a Dorothy Parker monologue called "Sentiment.". Jimmy Wallington (announcer); Meredith Wi…

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The Egg and I (Magic Eye) 33:09

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April 20, 1947 - Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone play Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert in their version of "The Egg and I". References include a radio component called the magic eye, singer Nelson Eddie, Sen-Sen licorice breath freshener, and Murine eye drops.

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Episode 69: PC_2024-028_OTRNow_Radio_Program 2:57:24

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PC_2024-028_OTRNow_Radio_Program The Fred Allen Show. November 08, 1939. NBC net. Sponsored by: Ipana, Sal Hepatica. The first tune is "It's A Hundred To One." Fred analyzes the statutes for pedestrians in New York. The program's guest is the man in charge of merchandising research for the doughnut industry. He analyzes dunking techniques. Round ta…

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Season 2, Episode 6 56:38

19d ago56:38

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Back from a two-week break, the show picks up with Ron sharing what he's been up to during the hiatus. He talks about watching—or attempting to watch—two movies that had been sitting on his watchlist. First up, Ron gives his take on the latest Marvel installment, Captain America: Brave New World, sharing his thoughts with Jeff and Mario. Then, Ron …

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Sunset Boulevard (Easter) 33:16

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March 25, 1951 - It's Easter day and Jack Benny and the gand (joined by Mar'ys sister Babe) do a parody of the movie "Sunset Boulevard". References include the Senate crime investigating committee, billiard champ Willie Hoppe, Telula Bankhead, Hopalong Cassidy, movies "Harvey", "Broken Arrow", "Tomahawk", "Lassie", "Banzo", "Wabash Avenue", and "I'…

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Episode 68: PC_2024-027_OTRNow_Radio_Program 2:57:13

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ARTHUR GODFREY TIME-April 18, 1949, John Conolly and Lenny Bruce make an appearance. ArthurGodfrey_1949-04-18_Winner_Lenny_Bruce,_John_Connolly 27:58 THE EDDIE BRACKEN STORY- February 11, 1945 Whole Day with No Trouble Have Gun, Will Travel. December 07, 1958. CBS net. "Ella West". Sponsored by: Kent. Paladin travels to Abilene to help his friend T…

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Mary's Sister Babe 32:52

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April 1, 1951 - Leaving New York to do his TV show, Jack takes Babe Livingstone to the train station. References include The Kefauver Committee, Dick Tracy, the song "The Tennessee Waltz", the radio show Suspense, and Claudette Colbert, Basil Rathbone and Robert Motgomery who would be on his TV show.…

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Season 2, Episode 5 1:08:16

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In tonight's episode, Ron, Jeff, and Mario kick things off by discussing Marvel's unconventional approach to unveiling 26 actors and actresses who have been cast in Avengers: Doomsday, along with their roles in the highly anticipated film. Ron shares his theory about how the Avengers might end up facing off against Dr. Doom, and it’s revealed that …

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How Jack Found Mary 34:06

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March 18, 1945 - Jack tells a reporter the story of how he discovered Mary back in 1932. They made this episode for TV which aired October 31, 1954. Refrences include the Oscars where Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman were winners. They mention the radio shows "Your Hit Parade", "Duffy's Tavern", and "Fibber McGee and Molly", the silent film actress T…

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Episode 67: The OTRNow Radio Program 2:52:32

2M ago2:52:32

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Gunsmoke History Straight Arrow 1951-06-21 Cancellation Satire Life Of Dir Ted Robertson Jack Benny 1952-02-24 The Fiddler Blondie 1940-04-01 April Fool's Day (cigs removed on broadcast version) Police Headquarters Boxing Death Match My Favorite Husband 1949-04-01 April Fool's Day THE ADVENTURES OF SHELOCK HOLMES 1946-04-01 April Fool's Day Adventu…

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Season 2, Episode 4 1:05:46

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After a three-week break, the crew—Gigi, Ron, Jeff, and Mario—return to make up for lost time in this action-packed episode. They dive into the exciting news about Dark Horse Comics’ upcoming sequel to The Rocky Horror Picture Show comic book series. The team explores what this new chapter could mean for fans of the original film and for a fresh ge…

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Episode 66: PC_2024-026_OTRNow_Radio_Program 2:55:34

2M ago2:55:34

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LET'S PRETEND- Let's Pretend started radio life as The Adventures of Helen and Mary in 1934 when it was transformed by Nila Mack into the show that would last for two decades until 1954. Mack believed that, if the stories were for children, then children should tell the story. On July 12, 1947, they told the tale of "The Brave Little Tailor" for sp…

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1960 Cleveland Symphony Concert (BONUS) 53:38

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November 4, 1960 - Jack Benny is the violin soloist at the Cleveland Symphony Benefit Gala.

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Courtroom Drama 31:33

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March 13, 1938 - Death in the Night Club. Jack and the gand talk about the Academy awards and do a play about a murder trial. References inlcude Kenny Baker in the movie "Goldwyn Follies", Fred Allen in "Sally, Irene, and Mary", Edward G Robinson, Spensor Tracy, Shirley Temple and Robin Hood and his band.…

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Episode 65: PC_2024-025_OTRNow_Radio_Program 2:57:14

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My Friend Irma. February 02, 1948. CBS net. Sponsored by: Swan, Spry. Jane quits her job and breaks off her romance with Richard when Richard hires a beautiful new secretary. Jane writes a scathing letter and asks Irma to mail it to Richard; a bad mistake. The script was subsequently used on the program on February 17, 1952 (see cat. #106081). Mari…

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Date with Giselle MacKenzie 32:12

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March 7, 1954 - Jack's big date at the Acme Plaza Hotel with Giselle Mackenzie broadcast from New York, New York with guest Frank Fontaine. References include the play "Tea and Sympathy", movies "Beat the Devil", "It Should Happen To You", and "Riot in Cell Block 11".

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Hollywood Canteen (Eddie Cantor) 33:22

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February 27, 1944 - At the Holywood Canteen Jack Benny and the gang broadcast for soldiers with guest Eddie Cantor. References include celebrities Hetty Lamarr, Betty Grable, Lana Turner, Dorothy Lamour, Larry Adler, The Hall Johnson Choir, Al Jolson and Frank Sinatra. Plus the song "Cloe".

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Season 2, Episode 3 51:24

3M ago51:24

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This week's episode kicks off with the crew discussing the troubling sexual abuse allegations against Neil Gaiman. The team dives into their thoughts on the fallout, including the swift decision by several comic book companies and movie studios to sever ties with him. Next, the conversation shifts to the recent resurgence of Universal Monsters acro…

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Buying A Camel (Liquid Stockings) 33:16

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February 13, 1944 - From March Field Jack tells the story of buying calmels in Egypt last summer. Larry Adler the harmonica player joins him to re-create a portion of thier USO act. Refrences include liquid stockings, Pepsi Cola, Wendel Willkie and FDR, The Andrews Sisters, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, the songs "Mairzy Doats" and "Deep In The Heart …

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Douglas Fairbanks Jr (90-Foot Putt) 32:47

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January 28, 1951 - Douglas Fairbanks Jr Guest Show. Jack Benny and the gang are in New York getting ready for Jack's second-ever television show. Phil Harris had won the Bing Crosby Pro-Amateur Golf Tournament at Pebble Beach by sinking an incredibly long putt on the 17th hole. References include Bock Beer, Fred Allen, Ethel Merman, and the broadwa…

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Alexis Smith (Shoo Shoo Baby) 32:45

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January 23, 1944 - From Camp Muroc in the Mojave Desert Jack Benny broadcasting for a crowd of soldiers with guest Alexis Smith returning for the second. References include Jack's article in Libery Magazine, Phillip Morris ciggerettes, Fred Allen and the Andrews Sisters song "Shoo-Shoo Baby".

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Season 2, Episode 2 44:21

4M ago44:21

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The episode kicks off with a lively discussion about the future of the Predator franchise. The gang shares their thoughts on Predator: Badlands, a film that promises to break away from the familiar formula of previous Predator films. With the promise of something different, the team speculates about the direction of the story, the setting, and whet…

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The Constant Nymph 33:16

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January 16, 1944 - From El Toro, California Alexis Smith makes guest appearance. References include the Corsair aircraft with folding wings, Good Humor wagons, silent film actress Theda Bara, and Oscar Levant who names piano pieces on the game show "Information Please".

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Suspense (Death of a Salesman) 32:51

4M ago32:51

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January 6, 1952 - Jack Benny and the gang talk about the Rose Bowl then do thier version of the mystery radio show "Suspense". References include Los Angeles cross streets Pico and Supulvida, director of price controls Michael DiSalle, and the movie "Death of a Salesman" with Fredrick March.

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Season 2, Episode 1 37:24

4M ago37:24

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Season 2, Episode 1: "Batman, Lobo, and the Soundtracks that Stick" In the exciting first episode of Season 2, Gigi, Ron, Mario, and Jeff dive headfirst into the newest developments in the DC Universe, starting with the big news: Batman’s first cameo appearance in episode 6 of Creature Commandos. The gang shares their immediate reactions to the Cap…

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New Year 1950 (I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts) 32:55

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January 1, 1950 - Jack's broken new year's date. Mary invites Jack to her New Year's Eve party but Jack is all dressed up for a date. Mel Blanc sings an Al Jolson song to promote his new record and Dennis Day sings "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts". References include Red Skelton's Mean Little Kid, the Hooper Radio Rating, plus Phil Harris and …

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Episode 13 32:51

5M ago32:51

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This week's episode kicks off with the team — Gigi, Ron, Mario, and Jeff — sharing their opinions on the latest news: Matt Reeves' The Batman 2 release has been delayed from October 2026 to October 2027. They dive deep into the implications of this delay, speculating on what it could mean for the Batman franchise and the broader DC Universe. Next, …

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Episode 12 44:50

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This week's episode kicks off with the hosts—Mario and Jeff and Ron—diving into their first impressions of the newly released Superman: Legacy trailer. From the action-packed moments to the character reveals, the hosts break down their likes and dislikes, reflecting on how this trailer has set the stage for James Gunn’s vision for the new DC Univer…

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Episode 11 37:59

5M ago37:59

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The team kicks off the show by introducing their newest cohost, Gigi Garcia, offering a warm welcome and getting her thoughts on joining the team. Gigi shares a little bit about her background and what she's looking forward to contributing to the show. The team dives into a fascinating piece of news: James Gunn was at one point considering Matt Ree…

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The Train Home (Ol' Man Mose) 33:13

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December 18, 1938 - Returning to Hollywood by train. An unnamed announcer introduces the show even though Don Wilson appears in the episode. Jack Benny and the gang are coming home from New York. References include Red Cap Porters, the song "Ol' Man Mose", political figure Anthony Eden, fight announcer Clem McCarthy, comedian Fred Allen, Shakespear…

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Episode 10 36:07

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This week’s episode kicks off with an exciting announcement: veteran actor Sterling K. Brown and pop sensation Rita Ora have signed on to the cast of the upcoming Voltron movie. The team discusses what this means for the film, noting that the studio behind the project is clearly serious about adapting this classic 80s property. Brown and Ora’s invo…

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Episode 9 33:52

5M ago33:52

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This week’s episode starts off with a deep dive into Deadline's report that Brian Vaughan—the acclaimed writer behind the comic book series Y: The Last Man—has been selected to pen the script for the remake of Forbidden Planet for Warner Brothers Studios. The three hosts each bring their unique perspectives to the table, diving into the question of…

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Episode 8 39:34

5M ago39:34

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This week's episode kicks off with an update on a previous show with Ron sharing a recent People Magazine article that reported a new CGI image of Stitch from the upcoming Lilo & Stitch live-action remake was revealed at Brazil’s D23 convention. The new look was shown to a packed crowd, sparking mixed reactions about how the character will translat…

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Relaxing Day Off (Pumpkin Microfilm) 35:07

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December 12, 1948 - Jack Tries to Relax at Home, Eddie Cantor stops by briefly. References include the Pumpkin Papers, "White Christmas" and "Who Threw The Overalls In Mrs. Murphy's Chowder" by Bing Crosby, bandleader Spike Jones, and the books "City Boy" by Herman Wouk and "Wine, Women and Words" by Billy Rose.…

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Violin Lesson (Lionel Barrymore) 34:26

5M ago34:26

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December 5, 1948 - Professor LeBlanc give Jack a violin lesson, and Don is mad at Jack. References include the desert hot springs earthquake, Princess Elizabeth's new baby, actors Charles Boyer, Lionel Barrymore, Don Ameche, "Litte Lord Fauntleroy", and violinists Isaac Stern, Fritz Kreisler, and Jascha Heifetz.…

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Football Coach (Mustard Plaster) 32:50

6M ago32:50

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November 27, 1938 - Football with coach Flash Benny. Jack has a cold Phill rips off his mustard paster (along with his chest hair). Then they do a football play like the they did last year called "Hold That Line". References include the songs "Flat Fleet Floogie with a Floy Floy", and "Lambeth Walk", movies "The Devil is a Sissy" and "Angels with D…

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Too Hot To Handle (Cannibals) 33:55

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November 20, 1938 - Jack Benny does his version of the Clark Gable and Myrna Loy movie "Too Hot To Handle". Refrences include the song "Pocket Full Of Dreams", quiz programs, actor Robert Taylor and Frigidaire refrigerators.

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Television Director (Ralph Levy) 33:20

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November 15, 1953 - Jack repares for his TV show with Johnnie Ray. References inlude TWA airline, 1954 Cadillac, Old Crow Bourbon Whiskey, Thrifty's drug store, the "I Can't Stand Jack Benny" contest, and his guitar player Frank Remley.

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Episode 7 27:20

6M ago27:20

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This episode kicks off with Ron and Jeff sharing their personal experiences from Halloween this year. They discuss any costumes, traditions, or fun activities they enjoyed during the spooky season. Next, Ron and Jeff dive into the news that Jumanji 3 is set to be released in December 2026. This comes seven years after the release of the second Juma…

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Echo-Ay-Hee-Hoo (Election Upset) 33:58

6M ago33:58

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November 7, 1948 - Jack Sees Psychiatrist About Echo and Mel Blanc does Bugy Bunny and Porky Pig. References include the election where Truman was re-elected after the polls predicted a Dewey win. Plus Bob Hope, Fred Allen, Derby hats, Maxc Factor, and "The Beer That Made Milwakee Famous".

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Trick Or Treat (Election Day) 36:29

7M ago36:29

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October 31, 1948 - Jack goes trick or treating with the Beverly Hill Beavers. Plus clips from the Phil Harris Alice Faye Show. References include the Wolf-Man, the presidential election, the Olympics, boxer Gene Tunny, the movie "Johnny Belinda", and the Saturday Evening Post.

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Episode 6 36:09

7M ago36:09

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In this episode, the guys kick things off with a hearty laugh as they address an amusing mix-up involving a YouTube trailer that Mario reported on for the upcoming Voltron movie. It turns out the trailer was an AI-generated creation featuring a star-studded lineup of ten A-list actors, leading to a lighthearted apology from the crew for jumping the…

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Airport (Swing Low) 33:44

7M ago33:44

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October 22, 1950 - Dennis Tries to Borrow Fifty Thousand Dollars. Jack is getting ready to fly to New York for his first ever TV episode. References include the song "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", Duz soap, Lifesavers mints, SMU, comedian Fred Allen and actor Gary Cooper.

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Episode 5 30:54

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In this episode, Ron, Mario, and Jeff dive into some exciting film news and a bit of controversy. They kick things off discussing Variety's report about Henry Cavill's casting in the upcoming Voltron movie. Ron takes the opportunity to share a nostalgic look back at the original animated series from the 80s, highlighting its impact on pop culture. …

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Casablanca (BVDs) 32:43

7M ago32:43

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October 17, 1943 - Jack Benny is back from his USO trip to Casablanca and recounts a story similar to the motion picture of the same name. Rochester sings "As Time Goes By". Plus Jack talks with his new writers. References include Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Red Skelton, Burns and Allen, Fred Allen, and BVD brand of men's underwear.…

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Home from North Africa (Creaking Door) 33:00

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October 10, 1943 - Jack Recalls His African Trip. Broadcasting from New York as Jack returns from his USO tour. Behind the scenes there is a new group of writers. References include Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Eleanore Roosevelt, wartime generals plus the old technology of carbon copying, and the spooky radio show "Inner Sancum Mysteries" with it's si…

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Beverly Hills Police Department 34:27

7M ago34:27

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October 1, 1950 - The Maxwell is Stolen. Jack Benny and the gang have a meal at the drug store and Jack finds out his car has been stolen. References include ethyl Gasoline, the draft for the Korean war, Duncan Heins, Mad Man Muntz, gangsters Dillinger and Pretty Boy Floyd, the radio shows "People Are Funny" and "Hopalong Cassidy", the movie "Born …

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Episode 4 53:36

8M ago53:36

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In this episode, Ron, Mario, and Jeff kick things off with a lively discussion about Disney's upcoming live-action Lilo and Stitch movie, set to debut in 2025. Ron shares his initial thoughts on the CGI rendering of Stitch, expressing a mix of excitement and skepticism about how the beloved character will translate to live action. The conversation …

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Episode 3 42:37

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In this episode, Ron, Mario, and Jeff explore the exciting rumor that Wanda Maximoff might be making a comeback in the MCU. They speculate on how her return could impact upcoming storylines and the overall direction of the franchise. Next, Ron raises a thought-provoking question: why haven’t Marvel and DC tapped into their rich catalog of horror co…

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