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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 nostalgia—it's about making retro pop culture relevant and exciting for modern audience!

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S2 · E33
Today · 29 min
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #33 - The Last Story
A reporter descends into madness and murder after he falls in love with a girl with the most beautiful yellow eyes…a girl who was born to kill. Commentary on tonight's star Richard Widmark.
S3 · E81
Yesterday · 30 min
The Shadow Radio Podcast #81- The Cat That Killed
Three night watchmen have been murdered at Barton's warehouse by a monstrous cat and The Shadow goes undercover, as the next watchman. Commentary on some problems with the episode. Plus writer George Lowther who also produced and wrote Superman for radio.
S10 · E296
Friday · 36 min
The Suspense Radio Podcast #297- Three O'Clock (3/10/49)
A man wants to murder his allegedly cheating wife by setting off a time bomb to go off at precisely 3 O'Clock. JR speaks about star Van Heflin, the psychological impact of knowing the exact moment of your fate, and what is behind the "Woolrich Coincidence".
S12 · E782
Thursday · 16 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #782- Superman vs. Kryptonite Pt. 1
Our 12th season kicks off with a brand new adventure with two returning villians and the one substance that can kill Superman-Kryptonite. JR speaks on the change in direction for the series as well as the overall production.
S1 · E1
Wednesday · 33 min
The Father Knows Best Radio Podcast #1- Betty's Engagement
Seventeen year old Betty thinks she's ready for marriage. Commentary on the genesis of the series and how it would evolve.
S6 · E180
Tuesday · 33 min
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #180- The Big Smoke
A man who kept his life savings in his mattress has been killed. His invalid wife has been beaten with a club. Commentary after the episode on The Martin and Lewis Show which also ran on NBC radio at the time.
August 17 · 13 min
A Word from JR
JR wraps up the summer encore podcasts and teases what's to come in Season 12 of Radio Retropolis which is set to begin September 14th!
S5 · E179
August 13 · 32 min
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #179- The Big Tooth
A woman files a report with Friday and Smith that her mother has disappeared. Foul play is suspected with their key suspect the woman's father. Commentary on Harry Bartell's time in radio. Plus announcer George Fenneman working with two polar opposites-Jack Webb and Groucho Marx.
S3 · E258
August 12 · 18 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #258- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 15
With Kent somehow being easily tricked by Tango Pete to leave the room, Pete was able to nab the antidote crystals while planning to make his own money deal. Will Superman find him and the crystals in time? And as the final football game begins, will he save the team and the inheritance donation? This exciting conclusion will answer all questions. Commentary on the speed of Superman and how the excellent 1978 Superman movie copped out in its last few minutes.
S3 · E257
August 11 · 15 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #257- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 14
In our last episode, John Carter was hit by a poisoned dart and is now near death. Will Clark get the antidote in time? Will Tango Pete be able to help or will Superman have to use his super speed to save Carter and the football team in time? Comparison with this episode with that of the Superman 1955 television episode "Test of a Warrior".
S5 · E178
August 11 · 30 min
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #178- The Big Press
A pair of check forgers are at work in Los Angeles. Friday once again goes undercover to track them down. Commentary on the PSA in this episode on Ground Observer Corps which was needed during the height of the Cold War and during the Korean War.
S3 · E256
August 10 · 15 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #256- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 13
When we last left the story, Kent, Pete and Carter have rejected a demand by the headhunting pygmies for several human sacrifices. Angered by this decision, the headhunters have begun their attack. Who will survive. Who wont? Commentary on Superman's decision with the natives. Plus, a look at the genocide of Babi Yar which began on this day and resulted in over 30,000 deaths.
S3 · E255
August 9 · 14 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #255- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 12
Last time, Clark may have let on too much in Tango Pete's hearing when he says the antidote is worth $3 million to him to get it. Will Pete double cross Clark for the bigger money? Commentary on the dichotomy of how Superman is impervious to all pain yet he can still feel.
S3 · E254
August 8 · 16 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #254- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 11
Clark is deep in the central American jungle following the diary's direction as to where he can find the antidote to the poison crippling the Metropolis Football Team. Commentary on the real indigenous tribes of the region, as well as the truth about headhunters. Plus we look at the real value of what Tango Pete sees as Kent's offering.
S5 · E177
August 8 · 31 min
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #177- The Big Strip
A gang of car strippers is hitting the city while a sixteen-year-old boy is killed in a crash while resisting arrest. Commentary on juvenile joy riders and car theft rings of the 1950s.
S3 · E253
August 7 · 14 min
The Superman Radio Podcast-#253- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 10
Martha was preparing to burn the diary that contains the antidote to the poison as she is holding Lois at bay by gunpoint. That diary is the team's only hope and Lois has no options in front of her. Commentary on the speed of flight with Superman in this episode. Plus a new supporting character possibly voiced by someone familiar!
S3 · E252
August 6 · 13 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #252- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 9
In our last episode, Kent and White chased Dr. Stone who lost control of his car and died. But before doing so, he took glee in spilling all the details to Kent about the poison and its antidote being in Central America not knowing that Kent is the only one who could get it in time.
S5 · E176
August 6 · 30 min
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #176 - The Big Lay Out
The son of a cop has become a dope addict and Friday goes undercover to bust the head man in the operation. Commentary on the series Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator and series star William Gargan.
S3 · E251
August 5 · 13 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #251- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 8
We last saw Clark ringing that bell which forced Wilson's assistant to keep gassing that chamber as Clark knew the only way to get out that chamber was by Superman.
S3 · E250
August 4 · 14 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #250- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 7
After making a huge mistake of accusing the cook Dorf of poisoning the team, Kent receives a call from White on new evidence. Commentary on Superman finally being publicly outed.

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