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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

27:17

The Lights Out Radio Podcast #2-Oxychloride X

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/24

A chemist invents a substance that can eat through anything. Commentary on the episodes similarities to War of the Worlds.

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31:56

The Suspense Radio Podcast #201- The Thing in the...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/22

A man is convinced a dead body is seated in a high-top chair in an apartment across the street. But nobody believes him. Commentary on the Rear Window with a twist observations.

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16:51

The Superman Radio Podcast #596- Candy Meyers' Big...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/21

At the subway collecting samples of broken concrete for the Planet’s investigation, Jimmy is abducted by a bunch of men in front of Lois and whisked away in an escape car. Commentary on the demise of New York's El trains.

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30:49

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast-#2-The Kissing...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/19

George and Liz both think helping out the local charity bazaar is a great idea, until each finds out that the other one volunteered to run a kissing booth. Commentary on guest star Jay Novello.

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28:00

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #276- The Big Set-Up (3/1/55)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/19

An informant tips off Joe and Frank about a major narcotics shipment arriving in Los Angeles, and Joe goes undercover to trace the heroin to its source. Commentary on character actor Richard Benedict who appeared in the television version of this episode.

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14:43

The Superman Radio Podcast #595- Candy Meyers' Big...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/18

Upon returning to Candy’s hospital room to get the full story, Kent and White were shocked to find him missing. Did he escape on his own or was Candy Meyers abducted? Commentary on the Atom bomb tests of the time referred by Kent.

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37:55

The Lights Out Radio Podcast #1- The Organ

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/17

A family renting a creepy old house write off the warnings of the old caretaker, until they hear organ music in the middle of the night and their son claims to have conversations with an old woman who is clearly not there. Or is she? Commentary on why this series was frightful on radio.

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32:13

The Suspense Radio Podcast #200- They Call Me Patrice...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/15

A woman, down on her luck, purchases a train ticket to leave town and start a new life somewhere else. When the train crashes, she wakes up to find that by mistaken identity she is the daughter of a wealthy family. Commentary on the source of the story. Plus the tragic life of star Susan Peters.

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15:16

The Superman Radio Podcast #594- Candy Meyers' Big...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/14

Kent receives a call from friend and investigator Candy Meyers about a story that’s going to the biggest scoop ever. However, there are others who do not want this story to be told putting candy’s life in danger. Commentary on the relationship between White and Kent.

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31:50

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #1-Liz' Portrait

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/13

George pretends to be sick to keep an eye on the handsome artist who is spending all day at the house, painting Liz's portrait. Commentary on the success of the radio series leading into I Love Lucy.

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27:23

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #275- The Big Slug (2/22/55)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/12

A man in a plaid sports coat is shot while robbing a liquor store and killing the owner. Commentary on the population explosion of Los Angeles in the 50's.

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23:32

Radio Retropolis Season 9 coming September 11th!!

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/09/01

Jim takes a few moments to speak candidly to the Radio Retropolis community about what they can expect for season 9. More fun, more original podcasts, returning favorites, plus we're saying goodbye to one podcast that we have been doing since season 1. He speaks about why this podcast showcases these classic Old time radio episodes in his "refreshingly new" way as the motto states. As a 40 year television veteran from hosting to producing many top programs and documentaries mostly focusing on the

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Dark Shadows Podcasts are BACK!

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/06/21

DARK SHADOWS: INTO THE LIGHT OUR 12 EPISODE PODCASTS ARE BACK EXCLUSIVELY FOR RADIO RETROPOLIS VIP PATREONS TAKE ME TO DARK SHADOWS NOW! Twelve exclusive installments celebrating the 50th celebration of the cult classic DARK SHADOWS are now back and are exclusive to Radio Retropolis VIPs! Series commentary and exclusive, in depth conversations with those who were there with answers to questions you have always wanted to know. We highlight the revealing secrets behind this amazing television

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36:19

The Suspense Radio Podcast #199- House in Cypress...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/19

One of the series greatest horror episodes involves a young couple who just bought a home that has a werewolf who terrorizes them each night. Commentary on the supernatural plot which is foreign ground for Suspense. Did they go there? Plus, star Robert Taylor.

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15:18

The Superman Radio Podcast #593- Secret Menace Pt. 15

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/18

Just as Superman and Henderson were regrouping on their strategy, Superman notices a private telephone wire that runs from Brower’s house out to the Bay which may be the sole clue that will lead him to the island estate where Grayson and Perry White are held. Commentary on why Peli was wrong in his strategy and a look into what makes for a strong defense.

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29:08

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #274- The Big Hat (2/15/55)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/16

$80,000 in uncut diamonds are stolen which may be connected to a murdered woman. Commentary on why Webb chose to make Dragnet's violence occur "off-microphone".

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15:02

The Superman Radio Podcast #592- Secret Menace Pt. 14

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/15

Superman found a car at the bottom of the river that just may be the car that abducted Grayson. But will it give him the clues he needs to save both Grayson and Perry White from sure death? Commentary on the sudden Inspector Henderson/Superman buddy-buddy relationship.

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35:43

The Suspense Radio Podcast #198- Strange Death of...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/12

Johnny, an ex-con just released from prison, is consumed with revenge after his partner Gordon Fitzroy double crossed him in a botched jewelry heist in which the dynamite blast severely disfigured him. Commentary on the convoluted plot. Plus, star Chester Morris.

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17:28

The Superman Radio Podcast #591- Secret Menace Pt. 13

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/11

Kent, who raced back to Grayson’s house after being duped by Smith, realizes he is too late and that two men kidnapped the publisher. Commentary on why Peli's plan makes no sense and why violent conflict will always exist.

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30:39

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #273- The Big Gap (2/8/55)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/09

Friday and Smith are assigned to take down a phony emerald ring when a man gets swindled out of $1500. Commentary on why Dragnet is first and foremost a drama series. Plus, a look at the state of smog in 1955 Los Angeles.

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