Radio Retropolis
Radio Drama Podcasts
A network of podcasts under several genres relating to the retro pop culture field and how these features are relevant to everyone today. These podcasts will consist of classic radio dramas and commentary from Jim Romanovich, blogs, new interviews from individuals who contributed to the pop culture experience, and high-end audio documentaries.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Radio Drama Podcasts
Description:
A network of podcasts under several genres relating to the retro pop culture field and how these features are relevant to everyone today. These podcasts will consist of classic radio dramas and commentary from Jim Romanovich, blogs, new interviews from individuals who contributed to the pop culture experience, and high-end audio documentaries.
Twitter:
@radioretropolis
Language:
English
Episodes
The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #27- Vacation Time
4/30/2024
It's vacation time, and Liz and George have decidedly different plans.
He wants to go camping with a trailer he borrowed from a friend, while she's
set on a glamorous vacation at Moosehead Lodge.
Duration:00:27:12
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #305- The Big Close (9/20/55)
4/29/2024
PODCAST FINALE! In the final original episode of the radio series which makes this our final Dragnet radio Show podcast, Smith and Friday investigate an unidentified dead man found in a motel room. Commentary on why we chose to do this podcast. Plus, a look back at Dragnet.
Duration:00:41:01
The Superman Radio Podcast #654- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 7
4/28/2024
Rendered unconscious by the lack of life saving oil needed to save Superman, one of the giants carried Superman deep into the depths beneath the temple to the pool of sacred oil. Commentary to follow continues the Top 5 Least Favorite Adventures of Superman episodes of All Time. Today, #1!
Duration:00:20:26
The Lights Out Radio Podcast #30-The Ball
4/28/2024
Two American college students, looking for some action, in Paris get more than they bargained for when they attend a ball looking to meet some beautiful Parisian women, but instead find some unusual masked guests who have a greater plan for the evening. Commentary to follow.
Duration:00:27:24
The Superman Radio Podcast #653- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 6
4/26/2024
Roz, the leader of Apollo, sentences Superman and his Apollonian friend Thane to die, Superman, who is growing weaker in the foreign atmosphere must find a way to get more of the burning oil which restores his strength. Commentary to follow continues the Top 5 Least Favorite Adventures of Superman episodes of All Time. Today, #2!
Duration:00:19:28
The Suspense Radio Podcast #229- Mortmain (7/31/47)
4/26/2024
When one of the partners at a law firm is selected to be the next district attorney, the other partner through a fit of deadly jealousy vows to make sure that he himself shall be appointed to the position. Commentary on the title of the episode and its clever use. Plus Miracle on 34th street actor and star tonight Jerome Cowan.
Duration:00:34:19
The Superman Radio Podcast #652- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 5
4/24/2024
Superman insists on seeing the Roz of Apollo to convince him that he is there to save the planet. But the Roz sees Superman as an intruder and means to do them harm. Can Superman change his mind in time? Commentary to follow continues the Top 5 Least Favorite Adventures of Superman episodes of All Time. Today, #3
Duration:00:18:23
The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #28-Horseback Riding
4/23/2024
It’s the green eyed monster versus the brown eyed beast as Liz is jealous when George’s partner at a horse-riding club is a beautiful woman-and Liz’ nemesis! So, she decides to take up riding to keep an eye on them. Commentary to follow.
Duration:00:31:40
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #304- The Big Daughter (9/13/55)
4/22/2024
A drug abuser is suspected of peddling heroin at his home that appears to include members of his family. Commentary on the Ethan Crumbley case in which his parents were sent to jail for his crime.
Duration:00:31:59
The Superman Radio Podcast #651- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 4
4/21/2024
Will Dr. Millicent’s conclusion that Superman will never been seen again now be coming true since Superman is on the verge of being turned into a lifeless statue of stone thanks to Apollo’s ruthless leader Roz? Commentary to follow continues the Top 5 Least Favorite Adventures of Superman episodes of All Time. Today, #4!
Duration:00:16:54
The Lights Out Radio Podcast #29-The Sea
4/21/2024
An Irish reprobate, jealous of his brother's fiancé and their mother's favoritism, plots his brother's death. Unfortunately, you can't keep a good man down-even after death. Commentary to follow.
Duration:00:25:12
The Suspense Radio Podcast #228- Murder By An Expert (7/24/47)
4/19/2024
A woman kills her rich husband and talks another into giving her an alibi leaving her brother-in-law accused of the crime in what appears to be the perfect murder. Commentary on radio Retropolis patreon, lost old time radio episodes, and star Lynn Bari.
Duration:00:37:27
The Superman Radio Podcast #650- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 3
4/17/2024
After a full week away from Earth, Superman awakens on the planet Apollo to a very unexpected and unpleasant situation. Commentary to follow starts the Top 5 Least Favorite Adventures of Superman episodes of All Time. Today, #5!
Duration:00:18:25
The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #26-Gumball Machine: Demand Your Rights
4/16/2024
George tells Liz that she needs to stand up for her rights and stop letting people push her around. So when Liz loses a penny in a broken gum machine, she vows to get her penny back no matter what the cost. Commentary to follow.
Duration:00:27:14
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #303- The Big Ruling (9/6/55)
4/15/2024
Friday and Smith arrest an alleged dope pusher who specializes in hooking young kids. But the arrest may prove illegal allowing the pusher to go free. Commentary after the episode on recent ruling that led to this episode. Plus, how Chesterfield convinced many people to spend millions of dollars on the new Accuray "healthier" cigarette.
Duration:00:36:20
The Superman Radio Podcast #649- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 2
4/14/2024
At the clinic, Dr. Milicent shares with Perry, Lois and Jimmy that Clark Kent is gone forever. Commentary to follow on the legitimacy of the doctor giving greater impact to the story.
Duration:00:14:51
The Lights Out Radio Podcast #28-They Met at Dorset
4/14/2024
Two German commandos air-dropped into England to retrieve Rudolf Hess hide out in an abandoned farmhouse, yet find it occupied. They murder the inhabitants or so they think. Commentary to follow.
Duration:00:27:01
The Suspense Radio Podcast #227- Murder By The Book (7/10/47)
4/12/2024
Gloria Swanson stars as a mystery writer who is told that a murder has been committed in her town and decides she wants to help solve it. Commentary on the career of Swanson.
Duration:00:32:45
The Superman Radio Podcast #648- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 1
4/10/2024
Jimmy shares a letter from Clark to Perry and Lois that Clark has left town and may never come back. Commentary on why Superman didn't just eliminate the Nazis and other global threats of the 1940s.
Duration:00:17:05
The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #23- Absent Mindedness
4/9/2024
Liz goes to see a doctor about her absentmindedness, and then reports her car to be stolen when she forgets that George dropped her off at the doctor!
Duration:00:32:04