Radio Retropolis

After their boat is destroyed, Lois, Horatio and Marble hang on to ship wreckage in the dark, cold ocean along with a very worried Kent who hears Lois may be lost at sea. JR speaks on the shortlived television series Superboy.

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.

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.

A man who is tired of his overbearing wife, meticulously plans her murder just before they are set to leave for an extended trip to America. JR speaks on the original story Back for Christmas comparisons. Plus, the tumultuous life of star Herbert Marshall, his affair with Gloria Swanson, and loss of a leg.

Lois and Horatio head out to the open sea with this strange captain who somehow has a personal interest in this bizarre sea monster. Will Lois get more than what she bargained for? JR speaks on the origins of a comic superhero that led to two versions of the character due to legal battles- Captain Marvel and Shazam!

Liz bought George's Christmas present, a cuckoo clock, with a rubber check, and now she needs to figure out a way to make good on it so the store owner won't repossess the clock. Commentary on why this episode betrayed the likability of the Liz character. Plus, we celebrate guest star the great June Foray who passed away just two months before this podcast at the age of 99.

A dead woman has been left in the hospital elevator. There's no lead to the identity of the corpse and there's no apparent cause of death. Commentary on the curve ball in the act. Plus actress Gwen Delano.

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.

A police detective investigates a series of murders by a whistling slasher. Commentary on star Arnold Moss and his even more famous son Jeff who was known for creating some of the most memorable characters and music in modern history.

A man with a special visitor pass to a prison takes a tour of the "Death House." The deranged guard forces the guest to sit in the electric chair, then straps him down and flicks the switch. Commentary on two new surprising actions taken by Lamont Cranston and his alter ego as well as the first execution by electrocution.