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Radio Retropolis

Radio Retropolis

Radio Retropolis stands out in the crowded podcast landscape by blending vintage radio drama with modern storytelling flair with EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes commentary from JR! The original broadcasts are remastered with improved sound quality, making them more immersive for today"s listeners while preserving their nostalgic charm. Plus, ORIGINAL PODCAST DOCUMENTARIES with exclusive interviews with pop icons. Retro Cool, Refreshingly New. The show"s tagline says it all: it"s not just about

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All Episodes

14:49

The Superman Radio Podcast #125- $5 Million Gold...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/26

While investigating the missing freight train, Superman discovers an emerald that had fallen out of someone’s ring. Meanwhile Lois is at the train station with danger lurking close by. Commentary on Superman needing to changing from Clark to Superman rather quickly in a life or death situation while still staying out of sight. Plus we speak of the tremendous writing in the chess game between Kent and Fortune.

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34:36

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #92- The Big Blast

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/26

A young mother is shot dead in her bed while her seven-year-old son sleeps by her side. Friday and Romero received honorary Deputy Sheriff commendations in Baton Rouge which leads to a personal story from Jim about his same experience with actor Erik Estrada while working with the Bedford County Sheriff's Department.

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15:31

The Superman Radio Podcast #124- $5 Million Gold...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/25

The Daily Planet gang investigates how a freight car transporting $5 million, sandwiched in between others, goes missing en route from one station to another.

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32:22

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #91-The Big Drills

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/24

Friday and Romero are stumped in a safe-cracking caper when after several months of stake-outs they have not been able to generate a single lead. Commentary on the change of tone in this episode that is different than other episodes. Plus the rise and fall of the phone booth. Finally, Dragnet writer James Moser wins the Edgar Award.

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17:07

The Superman Radio Podcast #123- The Invisible Man Pt. 6

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/24

In our last episode, Clark Kent exclaims to Perry, Lois, Jimmy and Rumsen that he has the mystery solved and proves it by making himself invisible. Commentary on limitations of actually throwing your voice as with ventriloquists and how difficult it would have been for this story line to work in real life. This serial did, however, set Clark and Lois on a new path as she warms up to him.

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20:43

The Superman Radio Podcast #122- The Invisible Man Pt. 5

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/23

After the mayor and now Clark unexpectedly back away from pursuing the case of the invisible man, Lois and Perry are driving to see the governor to get his support to put away the DA for good. Little do they know the invisible man tampered with their car which will send it spiraling out of control at the 100 mile mark. Commentary on the non-stop wackiness of the episode in which everything seems to happen that could happen including some uncharacteristic moments.

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16:16

The Superman Radio Podcast #121- The Invisible Man Pt. 4

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/22

After Superman thwarts the bomb explosion planted by the invisible man, Clark, Perry and Lois head to see the mayor to get his cooperation to nail the corrupt District Attorney-that is until he gets a last minute call the chills him to the bone. Commentary on the ridiculous notion that Lois would turn on Clark regarding his lack of bravery and what this means for the two characters going forward. Plus we discuss rule #1 of the villain 101 Handbook and how every villain seems to violate it.

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30:04

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #90- The Big Casing

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/21

Friday and Romero investigate a possible suicide of a woman but quickly suspect her husband of murder. Commentary on what makes this a unique standout episode with a rare break from the usual Dragnet format.

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21:49

The Superman Radio Podcast #120- The Invisible Man Pt. 3

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/21

The Daily Planet gang receive a deadly warning from the Invisible Man that if they print the story against the District Attorney it will be the last story they print for a while which will ruin the Daily Planet. Commentary on the difficulty Clark Kent faces when he has to be Superman. Plus, a classic satirical interview with Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel by legendary comedian Fred Allen.

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17:14

The Superman Radio Podcast #119- The Invisible Man...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/20

Last time, Clark, Perry White and Lois Lane were determined to expose the crooked DA Parker only to be confronted and then threatened by an Invisible Man that there would be serious consequences if the story was made public by their paper. Commentary on Clark Kent's bravery (which is still questioned by others) and who Bud Collyer was in real life away from Superman. Plus, we'll find out what Collyer really thought of Joan Alexander (Lois).

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17:00

The Superman Radio Podcast #118- The Invisible Man Pt. 1

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/19

Clark, Lois and Perry investigate a crooked District Attorney who's been making deals with gangsters. They're startled to discover that the DA has an invisible, yet deadly, ally. Commentary on the public fascination of invisible men of the 30s and 40s, the problem with Perry White in this episode, and how Lois Lane starts to warm up to Clark Kent.

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30:51

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #89- The Big Saint

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/19

Friday and Romero investigate the whereabouts of recently stolen vehicles that leads them to the city’s salvage yards. Commentary of how a popular saint came to be and then was demoted.

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16:20

The Superman Radio Podcast #117- The Yellow Mask and...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/18

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36:22

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #88-The Big Speech

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/17

A doctor is severely beaten, robbed and near death. A narcotics addict is the prime suspect. Commentary on the facts about narcotic addiction and crime. Plus, the interesting dynamic between Joe and his mother.

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14:52

The Superman Radio Podcast #116- The Yellow Mask and...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/17

Commentary tonight on the Yellow Mask's henchman Lefty bearing a strong resemblance to Joe Pesci's Leo Getz character in Lethal Weapon II. We also question why the need for Clark to physically change into Superman when the room is completely dark.

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15:42

The Superman Radio Podcast #115- The Yellow Mask and...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/16

Clark, Lois, Jimmy and Commissioner Malone are now all trapped in the tank and Clark has to figure out how Superman is going to save them without revealing his secret identity.

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15:04

The Superman Radio Podcast #114- The Yellow Mask and...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/15

In the last episode, Clark almost blew his cover with Jimmy when Jimmy saw Superman, not Clark, fighting the henchman. But now they know where the Yellow Mask is. The Yellow Mask, however, is on to them and has a special surprise waiting.

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31:28

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #87- The Big Threat

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/14

A man is severely beaten and the assailants are nowhere to be found. The beaten man knows who attacked him yet refuses to file a report. Commentary on police protection realities and the father of the accordion.

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16:07

The Superman Radio Podcast #113- The Yellow Mask and...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/14

Clark decides to grab the Yellow Mask as he comes for the jewels, but will he have to reveal himself as Superman to do so? Or will the Yellow Mask have a another plan to thwart any prospect of being captured by the police?

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14:27

The Superman Radio Podcast #112- The Yellow Mask and...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/06/13

Clark, Commissioner Malone and Jimmy are in hot pursuit of the yellow mask hanks to Lois’ call yet unbeknownst to Clark, the Yellow Mask was listening on the other extension and took steps to set up a trap of his own.

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