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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

16:34

The Superman Radio Podcast #152-The Black Pearl of...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/22

In our last episode, Sleepy abducted Tumbleweed for reasons unknown to us at the moment and locked Jimmy in a closet. What does all of this mean? Superman saved Tumbleweed before, but now he’s on his way to the Planet so how will he save him this time? Commentary on the many layers of mystery this serial provides. Plus a look at the year 1941 and how the Superman comics and radio show were going to deal with what was to come.

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33:18

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #103- The Big Screen

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/22

Friday and Romero set up a sting to stop a rash of crooked TV repair men. Commentary on how this episodes treats this new wonder called television. Plus, comments on the real history of television and why 1951, the year of this broadcast, is so instrumental in the decline of radio and the rise of television.

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15:27

The Superman Radio Podcast #151-The Black Pearl of...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/21

Tumbleweed and his abductor crash through the parapet into the raging river below as Superman fails to arrive in time to save them from the impact of the crash. Did both survive? Will Superman make it in time in case one or both survived?

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14:27

The Superman Radio Podcast #150-The Black Pearl of...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/20

Superman once again saves Miss Wycroft but not before Tumbleweed Jones got a bullet in his leg. At the hospital, Tumbleweed is being visited by a mysterious stranger. Commentary on Radio Retropolis.

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14:40

The Superman Radio Podcast #149-The Black Pearl of...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/19

With Kent completely at a loss, he and Tumbleweed Jones investigated the clues and realized the veiled woman in the elevator was the woman who calls herself Sydney Rycroft. What more can we expect from this Egyptian mystery and is the veiled woman a friend or foe? The last time we heard from Tumbleweed and Kent, they were given a street address where answers could be found. Commentary on the stereotype of the Egyptian villain using a cross between a Japanese and German accent as this is 1941.

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30:28

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #102- The Big Late Script

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/19

When a rising young businessman is kidnapped from his home, Friday and Romero are called in to negotiate his release. Commentary on how Dragnet accurately portrays a real kidnapping situation. Plus the significance of this date and the end of WWII.

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16:34

The Superman Radio Podcast #148-The Black Pearl of...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/18

In our last episode, Superman saved Miss Sydney Rycroft who strangely told him to tell Kent not to check up on her. But, Kent’s biggest surprise was in Perry’s office where he was introduced to the real Sidney Rycroft-Mr. Sidney Rycroft.

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14:04

The Superman Radio Podcast #147-The Black Pearl of...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/17

Last time, Sydney Rycroft went missing during Gambini’s magic illusion baffling Clark and Jimmy as to where she could be and for what reason.

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32:18

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #101- The Big Sophomore

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/17

Neighborhood petty thievery leads to capture of teenage boy which culminates into a much more dramatic story than your usual Dragnet episode. Commentary on yet another superb episode and the value of Dragnet in which the listener connects emotionally to our cast with another very sad tale.

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13:35

The Superman Radio Podcast #146-The Black Pearl of...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/16

Clark and Jimmy embark on a creepy and baffling mystery that involves visiting friend Tumbleweed Jones, a missing ancient black pearl, and an elusive victim. Commentary on the real legend of Osiris.

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32:23

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #100- The Big Set Up

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/15

A gang of thieves are breaking into affluent homes stealing furs and jewelry. Friday and Romero have no leads, yet they must find them. Commentary on the Swedish housekeeper witness and the role of Swedes in the U.S. from the turn of the last century and into the 1950's.

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14:31

The Superman Radio Podcast #144-The Howling Coyote...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/14

Comanche Joe Tumbleweed Jones and Lawson are all near death trapped in the cave while The Indians beat on the drums to call for Superman’s help. Clark also hears the drums and wonders what they mean Can he save all three or will one or more die? Jimmy may be the answer.

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15:18

The Superman Radio Podcast #145-The Howling Coyote...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/14

With Lawson dead and Comanche Joe and Tumbleweed Jones wounded and near death, Superman has only seconds to save them. Will he be in time? And what about those who witness this sensational rescue attempt? The conclusion of our story starts now. A review of the entire serial follows episode.

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15:38

The Superman Radio Podcast #143-The Howling Coyote...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/13

Last time, Tumbleweed, and Lawson find themselves wounded and trapped in the cave with only 3 hours of air left, and Clark and Jimmy none the wiser, the situation looks extremely dire. Will Kent figure it out? Will Superman arrive in time?

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18:26

The Superman Radio Podcast #142-The Howling Coyote...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/12

Tumbleweed Jones is determined to get Lawson out of that cave, but Lawson is ready to shoot him dead. Will Superman be needed? If so, he has only seconds to hurry before Tumbleweed gets a bullet through his heart. Commentary on other podcasts we do, why we do them, our passion behind this program, and what Radio Retropolis is all about.

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30:12

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #99- The Big Love

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/12

A husband and father is frantic when his wife runs off with another man and takes their two year old daughter who suddenly goes missing. Commentary on the dark sadness of this episode and how Dragnet was able to tell this story as no other drama could.

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13:17

The Superman Radio Podcast #141-The Howling Coyote...

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/11

Although Superman saved Comanche Joe from one potentially fatal encounter, he may not be able to save him from the next attempt as Lawson threatens to kill him by using the same deadly method that he used to kill Dusty. Commentary on the Indians finally being protagonists in this serial yet they are still subjected to the stereotypes of Hollywood.

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14:12

The Superman Radio Podcast #140-The Howling Coyote Pt. 9

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/10

In our last episode, Comanche Joe is put in danger as he tries to put out the fires created under the guise of the Coyote Howl legend. Will he escape in time? Will Superman arrive in time? Commentary on the tom tom used in this episode and how the Comanches used them in real life for celebration as well as torture rituals.

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30:10

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #98- The Big Cliff

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/10

An elderly man claims he has no idea what happened after he found his wife dead on the floor beside the bed. Commentary on why this episode was a slight departure from the rest with Joe Friday doing something he never does.

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14:11

The Superman Radio Podcast #139-The Howling Coyote Pt. 8

Radio Retropolis ·

2025/07/09

Last time, Dusty was pushed to a confession for nearly killing Jimmy Olsen just to find himself mysteriously killed before he can tell Comanche Joe and Kent who he was working for. In the meantime, a greater danger is ahead. Since this serial is called The Howling Coyote, we comment on the legend of the coyote through the various Native America tribes.

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