In our last episode Captain Hawkins was nearly killed after the whistler’s call was heard just as Barnaby predicted, but luckily for him Superman was there to save him.  But what does first mate Barnaby really know and how dangerous can he be? If you like our podcasts, make sure you rate Radio Retropolis on the outlet you use to listen whether it's iTunes. iHeart, Tunein, or one of the others.

An attractive blonde is found beaten to death in a downtown office building. A length of steel pipe wrapped in heavy paper is the only lead.  Commentary on the verisimilitude of Dragnet which set this series far above anything else at this time.

Captain Hawkins finally found an experienced crew headed by a top notch first mate-Mr. Barnaby- the same man who threatened Perry White to sell him the Clara M.

It’s down to the wire for Superman to catch Hoffman, save Lois, and retrieve the priceless jade.   Commentary on Black Sunday-the great dust storm of April 14, 1935 which mostly likely was the basis for this dramatic ending. Plus, a recent dust storm causing tremendous damage in Utah, where this story takes place, is shared.

In a brand new 20 episode adventure, Clark and Jimmy begin a high seas adventure as a publicity campaign for the Daily Planet, after they purchased the last of the Clipper ships,  that starts to turn deadly by what many sailors claim is due to an old haunting curse.  Commentary on the Cutty Sark-the actual last clipper ship in existence.

Two armed bandits invade the home of an elderly couple in which the husband is tortured unmercifully before he reveals the hiding place of his valuables. The two home invaders take the jewels and make their escape.

It’s an action paced episode as Superman rockets across the country to reach San Francisco before the train arrives to rescue Lois, but Hoffman may have a surprise or two up his sleeve that takes this story into hyper drive.  Commentary on Kirk Alyn who played Superman in the theatrical serials of 1948 and 1950 and how he almost became the TV Superman when George Reeves was holding out for more money.

Lois Lane’s peril was deepened in the last episode as Hoffman made her a more impactful part of his plan which is now about to take its final turn in their escape to China.  Tonight, Lois’ outlook seems hopeless as her very sanity is questioned.

Last time, instead of keeping her cards close to her chest, Lois Lane let on far too much to Walter Hoffman now putting her in grave danger with Superman now many miles away back in Metropolis.  Will Kent figure it out in time to have Superman race back to save her?  And will he know where to find her even if he did?  Commentary tonight on the evolution of Perry White, much to the credit of its portrayer Julian Noa, from a second banana supporting character to the loud, blustery, comical version that became the template for all Perry Whites for several generations.

An elderly shopkeeper is found murdered in the back room of his store and there's no trace of the killer.  Commentary on the non PC description of matronly women in this and recent Dragnet episodes, the harsh penalties for the convicted man in this case, and an inside look art what was fine cuisine in the 1950s.