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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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16:57

The Superman Radio Podcast #183- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/21

Kent and Jimmy overheard Barnaby question Pug about the oil silk Kent had obtained leading Kent to inspect the silk to see why it was so valuable to Barnaby. Tonight, Kent learns Barnaby’s motives for wanting the Clara M. Commentary on a huge misfire in the script with one major character.

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33:08

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #116- The Big Hit and Run...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/21

A grandmother and her 9 year old grandson are struck down and killed by a hit and run truck driver. Commentary on how the excellent performances turned this average plot line into a magnificent episode with an unexpected conclusion. Plus, Yogi Berra's malapropisms.

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14:39

The Superman Radio Podcast #182- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/20

In our last episode, the whistler is heard once again in the fog. Tonight, Jimmy and Kent seek to uncover the truth behind its haunting call. Commentary on Churchill and the status of America on the war in Europe.

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13:57

The Superman Radio Podcast #181- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/19

Jimmy and Pug, the stowaway, were rescued by Superman, unbeknownst to them as they were near drowned. When they recovered Pug proclaims he pretended to be the whistler but warned the real whistler was still haunting the ship. Commentary on a poll taken on this date as to whether the people of the US should Help England in its fight against the Nazis.

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31:49

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #115- The Big Lease

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/19

A depressed businessman who recently lost his wife is suddenly missing and Friday and Romero investigate whether suicide or foul play was involved. Commentary on the Hispanic gardener in the finale scene with Friday and Romero. Plus a look at real killers who used their homes for their brutal murders.

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14:38

The Superman Radio Podcast #180- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/18

Jimmy found a stowaway in his cabin and when taking him to the bridge to turn him in, finds himself in a fight in which both boys fell overboard and are now close to drowning unless Clark figures out the peril in time.

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15:01

The Superman Radio Podcast #179- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/17

The Whistler has injured another crew member and a strange noise comes from Jimmy’s cabin that may shed more light on what this Whistler really is. Commentary on the smart scripting of offering the same scene at two vantage points.

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16:12

The Superman Radio Podcast #178- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/16

Barnaby gave Jimmy a clear warning through deadly intimidation that what he thought he heard about mutiny, he should just forget for his own good. Clark knows something is not quite right but is playing along with hope of getting to the truth. Commentary on the introduction of an African American character and how the writers who, with no ill intentions, managed to conceive the worst racist stereotypes imaginable.

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30:42

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #114- The Big Market

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/16

A pair of criminals engage in a non-stop series of holdups throughout the city managing to stay one step ahead of the LAPD. Commentary on character actor Jonathan Hole whom is believed to have been featured in several of the last podcasts in different roles.

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14:23

The Superman Radio Podcast #177- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/15

Barnaby has now officially taken over the Clara M with seemingly good intentions, but Kent isn’t buying it. He decides to play along to discover Barnaby’s real motive.

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15:23

The Superman Radio Podcast #176- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/14

In our last episode, a great story within our main story began in which Limey conducted a mutiny of the Clara M while Jimmy and McTavish sneak to the control room to send a distress signal to nearby ship the San Jose for assistance. But can they get their cry for help out in time? Commentary on yet another exciting story coming out of the main story and how once again everyone wants to try and kill Superman.

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29:21

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #113- The Big Story Man

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/14

Several church safes are robbed of parish money leaving very little behind to track the robbers' next hit. Commentary on the dangers of the chemical dye anthracene used by Friday and Romero to bust their suspect.

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13:43

The Superman Radio Podcast #175- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/13

The Captain is out of commission and the crew, made out of wanted criminals, plans a mutiny in order to take the ship to freedom. Commentary on the great sub-story with Jimmy Olsen now driving the story. Also, the war in Europe is getting much more volatile and frightening.

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13:46

The Superman Radio Podcast #174- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/12

When we last checked in, Kent was about to do something drastic to save Captain Hawkins life. Commentary on how the spectacular layering of the B story of the ship in peril meshes perfectly with the main plot.

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30:51

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #112- The Big Shoplift

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/12

There is someone committing a series of shoplifts at some exclusive stores in a nearby retail district. Friday and Romero realize that this may not be your ordinary criminal. Commentary looking inside kleptomania.

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13:45

The Superman Radio Podcast #173- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/11

After really getting nowhere with his investigation back in Metropolis, Kent decides that he, as Superman, must return to the Clara M. Unbeknownst to Superman, Barnaby is stuck on the side of the ship with the threat of being swept out to sea. Of course, Superman always in arrive time. Here’s a spoiler for you. He doesn’t make it this time.

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13:31

The Superman Radio Podcast #172- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/10

The Clara M is in serious trouble due to a massive storm at sea dislodging the anchor which continues to crack the side of the ship. Superman, however, is many thousands of miles away in Metropolis.

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14:22

The Superman Radio Podcast #171- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/09

In the last episode, the whistler almost caused Jimmy his life and Kent discovered the helmsman steering the ship was deliberately off course raising Kent’s suspicions of sabotage even further. Commentary on how the show's story line compensated for the absence of Bud Collyer who needed a rest as they taped three shows a week.

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30:07

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #111- The Big Want Ad

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/09

A gang of criminals posing as legitimate car dealers are cheating people out of thousands of dollars. Commentary on how the real car thieves of the 50's operated their syndicate.

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16:05

The Superman Radio Podcast #170- Last of the Clipper...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/08/08

In our last episode, Captain Hawkins escaped certain death once again thanks to Kent and now Jimmy, all alone, hears the whistler and decides to investigate on his own. Knowing that certain doom is about to follow, what kind of trouble will Jimmy find this time? Commentary on what exactly Superman did with Clark's suit when he became Superman. Plus, we mark a very important part of history that occurred the day before this broadcast that was partially responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor by

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