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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

24:51

The Superman Radio Podcast #642- Counterfeit Money...

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/25

Jimmy and Mary are unaware that Pearley and his henchmen, who know the two are spies, are waiting for them at the messenger office while Superman believes his friends are now safe. Plus, we countdown the 5 Greatest Adventures of Superman episodes of all time. This episode is #5!

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28:32

The Lights Out Radio Podcast #25- Until Dead (2/2/43)

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/24

Mac Rogan is put on trial for the brutal knife murder of his wife, though he swears it was perpetrated by a man named Mark Street. Mac swears to have vengeance on his wife's killer no matter what the cost, planning to mutilate him in the same way as his wife. He makes it perfectly clear that he will not allow anything, not even the cold grave itself, deter him from his deadly mission.

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33:13

The Suspense Radio Podcast #224- Dead of Night (6/19/47)

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/22

A brother helps his sister by hiding the dead body of her abusive husband while being confronted with a series of unfortunate coincidences along the way. Commentary on why this is one of the worst Suspense episodes.

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15:10

The Superman Radio Podcast #642- Counterfeit Money Pt. 9

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/21

Mary and Jimmy Olsen, posing as Jimmy Miller, are set to meet the big boss who has now discovered that Mary tipped off the Daily Planet in distributing the phony bills. Commentary on how these 1946 Superman episodes may have contributed to the drop in juvenile delinquency.

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27:47

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #22-...

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/20

George needs a new secretary, so Liz enrolls in secretarial school so she can fill the position. Commentary to follow.

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38:12

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #299- The Big Missus (8/9/55)

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/19

A woman tells Friday and Smith that a robbery is being planned-by her ex-convict husband. Episode commentary on the natural life arc of a dramatic series and why later episodes tend to be lesser than the earlier ones.

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16:19

The Superman Radio Podcast #641- Counterfeit Money Pt. 8

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/18

Although Mary is in Pearley’s good graces once again, Herman, his brutish henchman, decides to take Mary’s fate into his own hands as he slips up behind her with knife in hand. Commentary on the Superman Crusader Ring.

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29:08

The Lights Out Radio Podcast #24-The Projective Mr....

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/17

As Arch Oboler didn't want to give anything away about this episode, neither will we! Except for this...when extraordinary things happen to ordinary people, their worlds begin to change as well as those they impact. Commentary to follow.

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35:24

The Suspense Radio Podcast #223- Stand-in (6/12/47)

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/15

The story of a hated movie star queen’s stand-in, the movie star’s new husband, and murder. Commentary on the senseless plot and lack of motive. Plus, star June Havoc.

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16:17

The Superman Radio Podcast #640- Counterfeit Money Pt. 7

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/14

Inspector Henderson decides to raid Pearley’s office despite Kent’s objections that it will expose Mary as the informant. Commentary on the stopping distance needed for Superman's various speeds.

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26:02

My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #17-Piano and...

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/13

Liz finds her old piano in the attic,and decides to take piano lessons to prove to George how much musical talent she has.

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30:56

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #298- The Big Sheet (8/2/55)

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/12

Friday and Smith are dispatched to a burglary in progress in which an elderly couple are shot. Commentary to follow on the horrible first act followed by the brilliant second act.

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16:32

The Superman Radio Podcast #639- Counterfeit Money Pt. 6

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/11

Mary has been exposed as a rat and is abducted by Pearley’s henchmen unless she can convince them otherwise. Meanwhile, Inspector Henderson, believing Mary may have double crossed him is about to make a decision that could get her killed if Kent doesn’t intervene. Commentary on the controversy of "Truth, Justice and the American Way".

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35:12

The Lights Out Radio Podcast #23- Cat Wife (1/19/43)

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/10

An angry husband vents his rage by calling his wife a heartless cat, only to witness his accusations take on a disturbing reality when she begins a strange feline transformation. Commentary to follow.

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35:50

The Suspense Radio Podcast #222- Make Mad The Guilty...

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/08

An out of work Shakespearean actor, realizing his wife is about to run off with their handsome boarder, makes a deal to fake his suicide so he can collect the $20,000 life insurance policy which will be paid to the widow. Episode commentary on the connections between this story and Shakespeare's Hamlet.

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17:01

The Superman Radio Podcast #638- Counterfeit Money Pt. 5

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/07

Mary is deep undercover with very dangerous people to work Kent’s plan to expose the real source behind the counterfeit ring. Commentary on the secret to successful serial writing.

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28:23

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #20-Speech for...

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/06

George is bringing Mr Barton home to dinner with an eye to be invited to be one of the speakers on his forum-until Liz charms Barton with her seeming intelligence which she now has to showcase in the civic forum.

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30:46

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #297- The Big Housemaid...

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/05

A woman posing as a housemaid has been stealing valuables from the homes where she has worked. Commentary following episode on Webb co-star Ben Alexander who plays Detective Frank Smith.

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15:24

The Superman Radio Podcast #637- Counterfeit Money Pt. 4

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/04

In order to prove her innocence, Clark devises a plan for Mary Hinnick that Inspector Henderson must approve or she goes to jail for passing counterfeit money. Commentary on more scripted obstacles which is the formula for serial writing.

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25:02

The Lights Out Radio Podcast #22-The Fast One (1/5/43)

Radio Retropolis ·

2024/03/03

A doctor creates an elixir that speeds up his physical and mental processes, which he uses to commit robberies. But like any cutting edge drug, it eventually exhibits some nasty side effects. Commentary to follow.

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