The Old Radio Companion
A comedy show dedicated to Old Time Radio. Hosted by Jay Lewis. The podcast gives us funny stories and funny subjects connected to old time radio shows. The radio shows are primarily comedies ranging from Jack Benny to Our Miss Brooks and The Great Gildersleeve.
The Old Radio Companion
Latest Episodes
8 LEGGED TROUBLE MAKER & MY FRIEND IRMA
Jay talks about that mischievous 8 legged creature from the sea, the octopus. Learn all about this fascinating creature and some real life stories to prove that they can cause a lot of trouble! The radio show comes from "My Friend Irma...
THE JOLLY ROGER & JACK BENNY
Jay talks about the legend behind the Jolly Roger pirate flag. How did this very familiar symbol of the skull and crossbones come about? What is the truth behind this very famous pirate flag. Listen to find out! The radio show comes...
THE SUMMER OF HOPE & BOB HOPE
Jay talks about the summer of 1945 called the summer of hope. Learn all about this last summer of the war and what that summer was like. It was the summer that gave Americans hope. The radio show comes from the Bob Hope radio show....
THE SUMMERS OF WAR & THE GREAT GILDERSLEEVE
Jay continues his summer series, THE GREAT AMERICAN SUMMERS. Learn all about these significant and life changing summers of America. These are the Summers of War. The summers of 1942-1944 were life changing and summers that would change America...
THE LAST INNOCENT SUMMER & FIBBER MCGEE & MOLLY
Jay starts his summer series, THE GREAT AMERICAN SUMMERS, by talking about the last of the innocent summers which was the summer of 1941. This was the summer before America entered World War 2. Learn all about this important time period in Amer...
