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Radio Retropolis blends vintage radio drama with modern storytelling flair, featuring 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. Includes 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 a modern audience!
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- 2 days ago30 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.
- 3 days ago36 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".
- 4 days ago16 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.
- 5 days ago33 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.
- 6 days ago33 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.
- Aug 17, 202613 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!
- Aug 13, 202632 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.
- Aug 12, 202618 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.
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Radio Retropolis blends vintage radio drama with modern storytelling flair, featuring 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. Includes 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 a modern audience!
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