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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

21:55

The Superman Radio Podcast #780- The Phantom of the...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/04/13

Lois and Horatio are minutes away from death sealed in the submarine at the bottom of the sea just as Superman spots the flare signal sent by Horatio. Will he get there in time? JR counts down "The 13 Things You Might Not Know from the The Adventures of Superman Radio Show" compiled by 13thdimension.com. Plus, JR comments on the limits of Superman's strength as heard in this episode.

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29:27

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #89- The...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/04/08

The Atterburys overhear the Coopers in what they believe is a violent argument. Their suspicions are confirmed when Liz appears with a fresh black eye. Commentary on the Rule of Three in Comedy that all the great comedies have used and still use to this day.

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31:30

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #143- The Big Shakedown

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/04/07

An informant notifies the LAPD about an extortion racket going on in the area by what victims claim is by a police officer. Commentary on assailants who faked being the police in order to commit the the most heinous attacks.

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34:08

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #26- Musical Score

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2026/04/05

A man is driven to kill as he is forced to share a life boat with a composer humming the same tune every day. Commentary on songs that drove some to kill. Plus a look at new host Paul McGrath.

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29:55

The Shadow Radio Podcast #59- Valley of the Living Dead

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/04/04

Lamont and Margo fly to an isolated valley and soon discover that the villagers act like zombies due to a mad man who rules over them. Commentary on the relevance of this episode's theme with Hitler's speech to the Reichstag on January 30, 1939-just 8 days after this broadcast. We also pay tribute to Shadow announcer Ken Roberts.

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20:56

The Superman Radio Podcast #777- The Phantom of the...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/04/02

Lois and Horatio are in mortal danger after being discovered snooping in Barnaby's fishing shack by Ike Barnaby himself. JR speaks on what listeners of the Superman radio show back in the 1940's said were their favorite serials.

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32:45

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #25 - Dead to Rights

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/29

A married couple murder an elderly man for the money he has hidden in a pillowcase and now have to cover their tracks as investigators close in. Commentary on the great twisty reminiscent of The Twilight Zone. Plus, actors Santos Ortega and his one day of infamy and Elspeth Eric. Also, Paul McGrath officially takes over as our ghoulish host.

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29:58

The Shadow Radio Podcast #58- Ghosts Can Kill

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2026/03/28

City officials make light of a convict's promise of revenge after his execution until those he promised to kill from beyond the grave wind up dead. Commentary on the love/hate relationships between comic book heroes and law enforcement, a returning Shadow actress in a guest role, and an unknown Richard Widmark who lent his voice to many minor characters in radio before hitting it big in his first leading role Kiss of Death in 1947.

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37:36

The Suspense Radio Podcast #288- To Find Help (1/6/49)

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/27

An elderly woman hires a young, troubled drifter as a handyman only to find out that he may be deeply emotionally disturbed and dangerous. JR speaks on stars Ethel Barrymore and Gene Kelly as well as the comparisons between Kelly and Frank Sinatra who performed this role a few years prior.

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17:55

The Superman Radio Podcast #775- The Phantom of the...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/26

Horatio and Lois once again find themselves in mortal danger as the boat they're on catches fire from the strange monster…only this time Kent is with them. He can save them, but how will he do so without giving up his secret identity? JR comments on actress Joan Alexander, Lois Lane herself, who inherited $70 miilion before her death.

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29:21

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #87- George is...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/25

George gets a letter from the Army so Liz thinks he's been drafted. George, on the other hand thinks Liz is having a baby. Commentary on how one of the great radio episodes could have become a great television episode if they hadn't made one mistake.

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29:56

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #141- The Big Gamble

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/24

A professional gambling ring has set up operations in the city and dozens of people are being victimized. Yet the gamblers keep on the move. Commentary on The Edgar Allan Poe Awards in which Dragnet once is a recipient for Best Mystery.

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33:15

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #24 - The Black Art

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/22

A man on death row escapes prison with the help of a mysterious society woman who seemingly can predict every move he makes. Commentary on one of the errors of this episode with regards to the gun used. Also, actress Simone Simone's short but sweet Hollywood career. Plus, this is the last episode featuring our host Raymond.

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31:12

The Shadow Radio Podcast #57- Island of the Devil

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/21

A falsely accused spy thinks of nothing but revenge for twenty years while sitting in jail, but the man who will pardon him is in mortal danger and the Shadow must save not one life but two. Commentary on how the Shadow is not infallible and can lose a fight.

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28:45

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #86- Liz...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/18

Liz' exaggerations become so bad that George cuts off Liz's allowance until she can prove that she can consistently tell nothing but the truth. Commentary once again on the unlikable manner in which Liz has been written that is against the nature of why we love Lucille Ball. Plus commentary on Lucy favorite Shirley Mitchell who guest stars in this episode.

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35:05

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #140- The Big Safe

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/17

For more than two months a wave of safe burglaries have been well planned, well executed and there are no leads to the whereabouts of the suspects. Special commentary on the politics and business of Dragnet and Jack Webb's tough guy reputation. Plus Dragnet company actors Stacy Harris and Harry Bartell. Do not miss this podcast!

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29:16

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #23 - The Girl and...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/15

A young woman tries to convince a detective that another mysterious woman, who seems to appear and disappear at will, killed her father. Commentary on a familiar plot line. Plus actress Wendy Barrie's unique connection to Peter Pan.

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30:46

The Shadow Radio Podcast #56- The Man Who Murdered Time

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/14

A mad scientist, who is dying from an incurable heart disease, builds a time machine to keep him alive to relive December 31 over and over again just so that he can repeatedly kill his cousin who has wronged him. Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane are the only two conscious enough to realize the repetition of New Year's Eve and try to figure a way to end this madness. Commentary on the concept of time travel and how it could ruin or enhance a dramatic plot.

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17:33

The Superman Radio Podcast #770- The Phantom of the...

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/09

A new serial begins as Lois and returning eccentric investigator Horatio F. Horn travel to a northern Canada fishing village upon ruimors of s strange occurrence in the sea. JR speaks on the detailed audio cues. Plus a look at gossip columnist Walter Winchell.

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38:30

The Suspense Radio Podcast #285- No Escape (12/16/48)

Radio Retropolis ·

2026/03/06

James Cagney stars as a man who is about to be awarded the "Safest Driver in the State" only to be responsible for a multiple fatality car accident on his way to the ceremony. JR speaks on the Auto-Lite inspired plot intended for driver safety awareness, yet the deeper context revolves around psychological trauma and guilt.

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