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Published May 08, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

Planet Antonio: The Time-Displaced TikTok Broadcaster from 1945

Planet Antonio: The Time-Displaced TikTok Broadcaster from 1945 Did You Know? Antonio's "time machine" is actually a modified telegraph key connected to an ENIAC computer! A Broadcast from the Past

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Published May 07, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

The Road to Victory: CBC’s VE Day Broadcast, May 8, 1945

The Road to Victory: CBC's VE Day Broadcast, May 8, 1945 Did You Know? This broadcast reached over 80% of Canadian households - the highest radio audience in CBC history! Canada's Moment of Triumph

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Published May 05, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

Soundings: Jeff Green’s Visionary Radio Sci-Fi Universe

Soundings: Jeff Green's Visionary Radio Sci-Fi Universe Did You Know? The series was recorded using binaural audio technology for immersive 3D soundscapes! Ottawa's Answer to Twilight Zone Produced

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Published May 03, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

The People Across the Street: CBC’s Lost Comedy Gem

The People Across the Street: CBC's Lost Comedy Gem Trivia: Recorded at CBC's Toronto studios, often after midnight when the building was empty! From The Frantics to Suburban Satire Before becoming

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Published May 03, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

Nightfall: CBC’s Groundbreaking Horror Radio Anthology

Nightfall: CBC's Groundbreaking Horror Radio Anthology Did You Know? The show's chilling theme was created using a waterphone and cello bow! Canada's Answer to The Twilight Zone Airing from 1980-1983

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Published May 03, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

5 Forgotten 1940s Radio Shows That Deserve a Revival

5 Forgotten 1940s Radio Shows That Deserve a Revival Tip: Click the show titles below to hear these vintage gems on Archive.org! 1. "The Cinnamon Bear" (1937) A whimsical Christmas adventure with a

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Published May 02, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

Jim Jordan, Marion Jordan, and the Creation of Fibber McGee & Molly

Fibber McGee & Molly: Radio's First Power Couple Trivia: Each closet crash required 29 seconds of precisely timed sound effects! From Vaudeville to Radio Royalty Peoria natives Jim and Marion

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