Radio Retropolis

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Radio Retropolis episodes

March 01, 2022 The Dragnet Radio Podcast #234- The Big Stop (5/4/54)
A traffic cop has been randomly executed in cold blood at an intersection. Commentary on Virginia Gregg and the importance of the no name actors that carried these episodes and why they were constantly hired.
34 min
February 28, 2022 The Superman Radio Podcast #506-The Hate Mongers Association - Pt. 3
Kent proposes to Jimmy that they only way to exposed the hate group is for him to go undercover and join the gang which could cost him his life. Commentary on Bud Collyer's acting habit that may have annoyed his co-stars.
15 min
February 27, 2022 The Suspense Radio Podcast #156- The Pasteboard Box (1/17/46)
Tonight’s episode is about twin brothers who get into a heated argument in which one fakes committing suicide just so he can kill his brother and life his life which was filled with riches. Yet every man’s life holds some secret. This dead brother’s secret may be more than what he bargained. Commentary on why this was a great drama. but not a great Suspense episode. Also, actor Jerry Hausner and how he gfot fired from I Love Lucy.
34 min
February 25, 2022 The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast- Murder Mansion (3/27/50)
A mansion is for sale. The problem is when people buy it, they end up dead in a few days. Commentary on comparisons to a previous episode caled The Scream and why this fails to live up to the talent of its actors.
30 min
February 24, 2022 The Superman Radio Podcast #505-The Hate Mongers Association - Pt. 2
Jimmy’s young friend, Danny O’Neill who witnessed a vandalism, is met by those same street thugs and gets severely beaten. Plus ,Kent finds out that Jimmy is in the hospital. Commentary on past villains compared to the villains in this serial.
15 min
February 22, 2022 The Dragnet Radio Podcast #233- The Big Lift (4/27/54)
An organized gang of shoplifters, who specializes in high end suits, is preying on Los Angeles department stores. Commentary on the short-lived series running after Dragnet called Crime and Peter Chambers with Dane Clark.
32 min
February 21, 2022 The Superman Radio Podcast #504-The Hate Mongers Association - Pt. 1
Tonight, starts a new dark tale as well as a whole brand-new opening as a friend of Jimmy’s is witness to vandalism of a store and soon winds up in the hospital fighting for his life. Commentary to follow.
14 min
February 20, 2022 The Suspense Radio Podcast #155- Angel of Death (1/3/46)
A man confronts his wife and best friend having an affair, murders them both, and hiding the bodies so they’ll never be found to receive a lighter sentence. But this is only half the plan. Commentary after the episode on the convoluted plot and a look into double jeopardy law.
35 min
February 18, 2022 The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast- Skeleton Bay (1/30/50)
A mystery writer vacationing on Skeleton Bay witnesses a murder. But instead of calling for help, offers to help the killer hide the body. Commentary on the great performances, yet illogical chain of eventy. Plus, Bromo Seltezer and star Charlotte Holland.
38 min
February 17, 2022 The Superman Radio Podcast #503-The Story of the Century - Pt. 11
Batman has figured put that one of the men responsible for shooting Candy Myers, abducting him and taking the money is a taxi driver who just happened to overhear the rouse in his cab. So now the clock is ticking to find Candy and the money. Commentary on Superman production schedule and why serials like The Story of the Century was needed.
14 min

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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!