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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. The show's tagline says it all: it's not just about nostalgia—it's about making retro pop culture relevant and exciting for modern audience!
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- Today47 min
The Suspense Radio Podcast #304- The Lie (4/28/49)
Mickey Rooney debuts as a hot-headed, hard-drinking college dropout who returns home to find his stepmother murdered thinking his estranged father did the crime, so he confesses to it in order to save him. JR speaks on how Rooney lost his fortune amidst bad choices and his own demons. Plus, he looks at the recent upswing in Suspense ratings following a year of many changes in format.
- Yesterday15 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #796- Superman vs. Kryptonite Pt. 15
The return of Candy Meyers who joins the gang in the search for the missing Clark Kent. JR speaks on the appearances of Candy Meyers on radio and television and why his appearances were mostly infrequent.
- 2 days ago29 min
The Father Knows Best Radio Podcast #7- Time for a New Car
Jim thinks the family car is still good as new – before tapping it and knocking the fender off! JR reviews the episode.
- 3 days ago30 min
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #187- The Big Compulsion
A lunatic has been making false police calls in which one has caused a serious accident. Commentary on this new form of camera and film that instantly develops-The Polaroid which was part of their key evidence.
- 4 days ago15 min
The Superman Radio Podcast #795- Superman vs. Kryptonite Pt. 14
Lattimer calls in a Dr. Marsh, a Nazi scientist who owes Lattimer his freedom from war crimes, and has the answer to neutralize Superman forever. JR speaks on what made for the best villains post WWII.
- 5 days ago35 min
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #39 - The Corridor of Doom
Boris Karloff plays a man who wakes up in a strange hospital after a surgery and is prescribed a certain medicine that gives him bizarre terrifying dreams of walking down a corridor to his death. Commentary on the great Boris Karloff's career.
- 5 days ago1h 10m
Radio Retropolis Presents -Mercury Theatre's Dracula
In 1938 , Orson Welles Mercury Theatre on the Air created this most faithful version of Bram Stoker's novel beautifully adapted from the diary format of the book to an audio diary given by Dr. Seward whose perspective gives the pacing of the story many new dynamics. Brilliant performances and a lush soundtrack set this version of Dracula above the rest. Agnes Moorehead plays Mina and Orson Welles plays the dual role of Dr. Seward and Dracula. Commentary includes background on the Stoker novel, plus the many different adaptations of Dracula, Orson Welles' red hot star status, and why this version still holds up as one of the best!
- 6 days ago34 min
The Shadow Radio Podcast #87- The Laughing Corpse
A mad chemist is targeting his former associates with a deadly poison that induces laughter before death. Commentary on why many Shadow historians believe this episode sparked the creation of the Joker from Batman. JR speaks on the real history of the Joker.
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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. The show's tagline says it all: it's not just about nostalgia—it's about making retro pop culture relevant and exciting for modern audience!
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