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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!The original broadcast... more
FAQs about Radio Retropolis:How many episodes does Radio Retropolis have?The podcast currently has 1,362 episodes available.
February 17, 2026The Dragnet Radio Podcast #136- The Big StreetcarA man is shot and critically wounded in the street of a residential neighborhood. His assailant is unknown and nowhere to be found. Commentary on Barney Phillips as Ed Jacobs taking glee in Friday missing dinner at the diner. Plus, the California State Juvenile Officers Association which is mentioned in tonight's episode. Finally, guest stars Jack Kruschen and Helen Kleeb....more33minPlay
February 16, 2026The Superman Radio Podcast #764- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 8Superman, now on Utopia, to save Jimmy from execution finds himself unable to move from the heavy gravitational pull of the planet rendering him completely helpless. JR speaks on how Perry White's blustery disbelief in others related to the children listening which JR compares to a very special episode of The Andy Griffith Show called "Mr. McBeevee". ...more20minPlay
February 15, 2026The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #19- No Coffin for the DeadPeter Frame was killed in a knife attack leaving another man still alive who vows vengeance on his killer. The only clue is a certain watch charm that belonged to the dead man. Commentary on star Les Tremayne....more30minPlay
February 14, 2026The Shadow Radio Podcast #52- Fountain of DeathA madman kills a scientist who has developed a secret serum for restoring youth. Commentary on the connection in this plot to the real life Nazi genetic experiment called Lebensborn or the Fountain of Life....more34minPlay
February 13, 2026The Suspense Radio Podcast #282- The Screaming Woman (11/25/48) A young girl believes she hears a woman screaming for help deep underground in the empty lot next door yet no one believes her. JR speaks on star Margaret O'Brien, her lost Oscar, and the controversy that almost resulted in her death on the set of Meet Me in St. Louis....more37minPlay
February 12, 2026The Superman Radio Podcast #763- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 7Perry White, Kent and Poco finally meet as Kent tries to understand what this strange rhyming fellow means on this other planet called Utopia with Jimmy there in danger for his life. JR speaks on Superman special guest Rear Admiral Reginald Belknap retired who awards the Superman radio series as The Best Children's program. Plus, what being in space really meant in early 1947 and what was about to come forth later that summer....more19minPlay
February 11, 2026The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #79- Trying To Marry Off Peggy MartinLiz tries to play matchmaker for Peggy Martin with one of George's clients, but both the client and George think that Liz is going after the guy for herself. The audio is a little challenging but it's a funny episode that survives in the My Favorite Husband library. Commentary on the risque' storyline for 1950 that involves negligees and extra-marital affairs and how these storylines were soon abandoned due to the new moral codes that were adopted for television in 1954....more34minPlay
February 10, 2026The Dragnet Radio Podcast #135- The Big RoseA mother with four children disappears which leaves her sister to care for the children left behind. However, there's evidence of foul play. Commentary on the precise sound effects in Dragnet and how it gives us tremendous insight into what the visual could be. Interestingly, there was also a sound misdirection with Barney Phillips. Finally, the location of Mulholland Drive which figures into this plot....more32minPlay
February 09, 2026The Superman Radio Podcast #762- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 6Poco decides to rocket back to earth to track down Kent or Perry White with the last-ditch effort to find Superman. JR speaks on the fascination with darker stories and horror in the WWII era....more16minPlay
February 08, 2026The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #18- Death in the DepthsrA reluctant deep-sea diver who murdered two men believes his next deep dive will end with his death. Commentary, on the meaning of "Eight Bells". Plus, a significant WWII event of this date, the #1 song and movie in America....more32minPlay
FAQs about Radio Retropolis:How many episodes does Radio Retropolis have?The podcast currently has 1,362 episodes available.