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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

14:02

The Superman Radio Podcast #244- Metropolis Football...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/07/29

Clark and Lois cover the Metropolis Football game for the Daily Planet when Clark notices the players are collapsing on the field. Commentary on Clark and Lois' relationship.

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16:40

The Superman Radio Podcast #244- Dr. Roebling and the...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/07/28

Duke Renard learns that Clark and Perry escaped the fire and now makes plans to do away with Bensen's car by rigging the drawbridge. Kent plans to be in the sheriff's car disguised as a deputy but has no clue what's coming up or that the time to leave was switched earlier. Commentary on the disappointment in the big villain here as we compare this person to a similar villain in Dragnet.

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36:36

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #172- The Big Mask Pt. 1

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/07/28

A middle-aged robber wearing a black mask has hit a string of supermarkets with one locking the market employees in the deep freezer! Also, a rare and final interview with NBC announcer Bill Roddy who was Jack Webb's roommate early in their careers.

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13:35

The Superman Radio Podcast #242- Dr. Roebling and the...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/07/27

The last we heard, Kent as Superman saved Perry White from the burning building set by Renard to kill them both. Will Kent be able to intercept Renard's plan of murder in time? Commentary on the continuing wavering belief in Superman from characters in the story.

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31:28

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #171- The Big Eavesdrop

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/07/25

While waiting to make a narcotics buy, Sergeants Friday and Smith overhear a man tearfully admit that he had committed murder. Listen for the interrogation scene. Plus lots of Jack Webb trivia!

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13:46

The Superman Radio Podcast #239- Dr. Roebling and the...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/07/24

Thanks to Dr. Roebling's machine tipping Kent off, he plans to catch Duke before he kills Bensen who is scheduled to be transferred to the state prison that night. Commentary on enjoying the great Julian Noa as Perry White plus a comment on what was missed when Duke struck Clark.

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14:28

The Superman Radio Podcast #206- Dr. Deutch and...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/21

While marooned on Volcano Island, both he, now as Clark Kent, and Jimmy witness a sea plane descending into the side of a volcano that opened up like a giant hatch.

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29:27

The Shadow Radio Podcast #74- Inventor of Death

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/19

Lamont and Margo investigate a mad scientist who uses a rival scientist's mechanical robot to take revenge on those who turned down his invention. Commentary on the origin of the word robot, how this episode and other works of art accurately depicted what our technical future would be. We also take a look at Fritz Lang's Metropolis.

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32:27

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #155- The Big Test

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/18

A man who was a witness to his friend's murder in Mexico who escaped back to the border tells Friday and Smith the shaky accounts of what he remembers. Commentary on the unusual story line not common with other Dragnet episodes. Plus a look at the tragic life of Mario Lanza who's radio show was promoted in this broadcast.

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16:07

The Superman Radio Podcast #202- Dr. Deutch and...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/17

After saving the Grayson submarine, Clark is requested back to the naval base from Commander Leeds to help catch Dr. Deutch. But Deutch has other plans that puts someone at the Daily Planet in grave danger. Commentary on the evolution of Perry White.

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28:39

The Shadow Radio Podcast #73- Mansion of Madness

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/17

Lamont and Margo find themselves at an old castle after having car trouble. There they meet a woman who is later threatened with being committed as mentally ill for claiming to see and hear strange things. Commentary on the comparisons between this script and the classic story Gaslight.

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13:46

The Superman Radio Podcast #201- The Grayson...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/16

Deutch and Hans made their escape and now begin plans to exact their revenge. Commentary on how this serial leads into the next with Dr. Deutch.

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32:30

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #154- The Big Paper

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/16

Stolen blank business checks are being passed in supermarkets around the city by a man who died six months ago. Commentary on real check cashing schemes of the early 50s. Plus, a look at the colorful career of tonight's guest star Cliff Arquette who would become a fixture in our pop culture heritage.

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14:46

The Superman Radio Podcast #200- The Grayson...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/15

Superman is on a massive search for the Grayson Submarine which is hours away but he has no idea in which direction and he must go to reach it in time to save Perry and Lois before Dr. Deutch torpedoes it. Commentary on the "super" abilities of Clark Kent.

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14:50

The Superman Radio Podcast #199- The Grayson...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/14

In our last episode, we learned of Dr. Deutch's evil plot as both Perry White and Lois Lane find themselves in grave danger. Commentary on the Nazis signing and breaking treaties with the most famous being the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact.

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27:30

The Shadow Radio Podcast #72- Phantom Fingerprints

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/14

Fingerprints of a knife thrower, who was executed eight years earlier, are found in a room and on the dead body. When the killer strikes again, the same fingerprints are found at the scene. Commentary on why this episode is one of the strongest of the season, thanks to writer Sidney Sion, who also created another villainous character for The Shadow which was the inspiration for another iconic villain-The Joker!

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14:54

The Superman Radio Podcast #198- The Grayson...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/13

Last time Clark forced the commander to release him through the escape hatch to helps save the trapped subs below. The commander unaware Kent is Superman is sure he led Kent to his death. More commentary of the innuendos used by the protagonists that identify these are Nazis without stating as such.

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30:20

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #153- The Big Drive

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/13

The body of a dead man had been beaten to death with a concrete block in a vacant lot. Commentary on the humor written between Friday and Smith. Plus a look at guest star Gwen Delano and today's Frank Smith, Ken Patterson.

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27:58

The Shadow Radio Podcast #71- House of Fun

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/12

A carnival fun house is a front for a kidnapping ring. Commentary on writer Jerry Devine and the formulaic scripts commissioned by Tuttle for this season's episodes.

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15:31

The Superman Radio Podcast #196- The Grayson...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/06/11

The submarine carrying Clark who is writing a story on the US Navy attempting new submarine depth record is stuck by some mysterious force under water. Commentary on submarines used by the US during WWII as well as the record breaking drive by Titanic director James Cameron.

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