Radio Retropolis
1,076 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsA 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.
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Episodes
The Superman Radio Podcast #489-The Mystery of the Dragon's Teeth - Pt. 7
December 09, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 7.41 MBClark and Lois’ plane was forced down short of San Francisco. Clark, as Superman, flies to San Francisco to meet the train carrying Charles Schroeder and the jade teeth not knowing that Schroeder is in the town where the plane landed and Lois all alone. Commentary on the PSA Campfire Girls.
The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #81-Christmas Card Pictures
December 07, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBLiz and George have their pictures taken for their Christmas cards, but then can't agree on which shot to use. Commentary on why I Love Lucy only did one holiday episode, plus we look at series sponsor Sanka.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #226- The Big Cup
December 07, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MBA man finds the brutally beaten dead body of his elderly female neighbor. The evidence overwhelmingly points to her husband. Commentary on the revisionist history of Jack Webb and Dragnet and why critics are wrong.
The Superman Radio Podcast #488-The Mystery of the Dragon's Teeth - Pt. 6
December 06, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 9.2 MBKent learned that the murderer already left town with missing jade teeth by train to San Francisco and then head to China. He and Lois decided to take a plane and head him off before he does. Commentary on the various Lois Lanes throughout the years.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #148- Murder Off Key
December 05, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBA man is suspected of killing a neighbor for her money and to stop her from her horrendous singing. Commentary on tonight's star Zachary Scott.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #108- Image of Death
December 03, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MBA sculptor murders his wife and assumes a new identity as a tombstone cutter. Five years later a woman walks into his life demanding he pay her regularly for the secret he thinks she knows. Commentary at the end of the episode on the weak motive for descent to madness. Plus, actor Berry Kroeger.
The Superman Radio Podcast #487-The Mystery of the Dragon's Teeth - Pt. 5
December 02, 2021 03:00 - 15 minutes - 8.67 MBLois and Perry receive a message from Superman to meet him in an old deserted house at midnight for the full story. But are they heading for a deadly trap? Commentary on the liberties Superman writers have to take for sake of story.
Inside Television's Greatest: I Love Lucy-Desi Arnaz, Jr Interview
November 30, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MBOur twelfth and final installment with Desi Arnaz Jr. In this interview, Desi talks about what the show really meant to his mom and dad, how their real lives played into Lucy and Ricky, and why audiences related to them as much as they do to this day.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #225- The Big TV
November 30, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 16.8 MBA young mother and her nine-month-old baby have disappeared after threats had been made against her life. Commentary on the drama that ran after Dragnet cxalled Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra.
The Superman Radio Podcast #486-The Mystery of the Dragon's Teeth Pt. 4
November 29, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 9.24 MBWith Wan murdered and Superman being the last person to be with him while alive, Lois believes Superman knows something and doesn’t understand why Kent is opposed to her investigating him. Plus, more commentary on how Perry and Lois don't appreciate Superman.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #147- The Bet
November 28, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 22.8 MBA scientist makes a bet with an artist for $50,000 that he cannot work with him every day for two years straight. Commentary on tonight's star Lee J. Cobb.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #107- The Devil's Workshop
November 26, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MBAn artist’s wax figurine of the devil is stolen from his workshop. Shortly thereafter, a mysterious hooded faceless man appears who wants a wax face mask. A mask in the artist’s image. Commentary after the episode on the legend of Bloody Mary. Plus, actors Joan Banks and Martin Gabel.
The Superman Radio Podcast #485-The Mystery of the Dragon's Teeth Pt. 3
November 25, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 10.2 MBWith Perry in the hospital fighting for his life after drinking the poisoned tea from Dr. Wan, Lois, who followed Perry and Clark to Dr. Wan’s jewelry store, is about to drink that very same poisoned tea. Commentary on how Lois doesn't seem to revere Superman as much here as other Lois Lanes.
Inside Television's Greatest: I Love Lucy-Bob Schiller Interview
November 23, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 7.15 MBOur eleventh installment of the Inside Television’s Greatest I Love Lucy podcast is a short, candid interview with Bob Schiller who last appeared in our fifth podcast with his writing partner Bob Weiskopf. In these never-before heard interviews, we get deep behind the scenes of I Love Lucy from the people who were actually there. This short re-visit with Mr. Schiller, who was quite introspective about his experience with I Love Lucy, was actually held six months prior at the Lucy Convention...
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #224-The Big Pipe
November 23, 2021 03:00 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MBThe body of a woman has been found in a downtown office building, beaten to death with a piece of lead pipe. Commentary on the first mass vaccination of children against polio begins.
The Superman Radio Podcast #484-The Mystery of the Dragon's Teeth Pt. 2
November 22, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 8.39 MBAfter accepting Dr. Wan’s request to secure the Dragon’s teeth, Perry drinks some tea offered by Wan and immediately collapses. It has been poisoned. Commentary on Superman's newfound familiarity with Jimmy, Lois and Perry.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #146- The Dunwich Horror
November 21, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MBIn a grim New England Town one Halloween night, a baby is born under the unholiest circumstances. Commentary on the style of this episode reminiscent of Orson Welles' War of the Worlds also as a Halloween broadcast.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #106- Catch A Killer
November 19, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 16.2 MBA man is asked to investigate the murder of a woman to whom he finds himself strangely attracted. Commentary at the end of the episode on casting the same actors over anjd ovber again.
The Superman Radio Podcast #483-The Mystery of the Dragon's Teeth Pt. 1
November 18, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 8 MBPerry White and Kent are headed to Dr. Wan’s jewelry store at the behest of a frantic request from Perry’s old friend. Commentary on the symbolism of the dragon in ancient Chinese culture.
Inside Television's Greatest: The I Love Lucy Podcast-Madelyn Pugh Bob Carroll
November 16, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 14.1 MBTonight's tenth installment brings forth an exclusive, never before heard interview from the vaults with the creators of the Lucy persona who Lucille Ball herself attributes all her success- Bob Carroll, Jr. and Madelyn Pugh. The dyniamic duo first wrote for Lucille Ball's "My Favorite Husband" radio show before moving to television with “I Love Lucy,”
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #223-The Big Sucker
November 16, 2021 03:00 - 35 minutes - 20.1 MBA confidence man is selling $10,000 of perfectly cut, blue-white diamonds that turn out to be nothing more than $250 of zirconium. Commentary on Crime Prevention Week and the comparisons of crime in 1954 to that of today.
The Superman Radio Podcast- The Radar Rocket Pt. 20
November 15, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 9.25 MBSuperman succeeded in destroying the ants by drowning the ants by flooding the city, in the meantime the moon dwellers are boring holes to escape what they think is a danger which is causing the tunnels to flood and drown Jimmy, Poco and the professor. Commentary on the issues with this serial and the heavier direction the series will take.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #145- A Shroud for Sarah
November 14, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MBA woman named Sarah has a predilection for stealing money from men and then causing them extreme harm once she gets their money. Commentary on the dramatic career of Lucille Ball who stars tonight.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #105- Honeymoon with Death
November 12, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 16.2 MBA woman learns that her new husband is insane and a killer. Commentary on the Inner Sanctum plotline formula you can almost always count on.
The Superman Radio Podcast #481- The Radar Rocket Pt. 19
November 11, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 9.37 MBWith Superman returning from the moon surface, he and the rest of the group are dumbfounded as to how to stop the red ants who are now using leaves to ferry themselves across the moat and into the city itself. Commentary on the Battle of the Two Lois Lanes.
Inside Television's Greatest: I Love Lucy-Irma Kusely and Mercedes Manzanares
November 09, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 20.5 MBWelcome to our ninth installment of the Inside Television’s Greatest I Love Lucy podcast. In these never-before heard interviews, we get deep behind the scenes of I Love Lucy from the people who were actually there. Today’s exclusive interview is twofold with Lucy hair stylist Irma Kusely and I Love Lucy casting director Mercedes Manzaneres. Two very important women who were in the know both with the show and its star. Two very special exclusive interviews combined into one conducted in ...
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #222- The Big Broad
November 09, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 17.1 MBA man and a woman have been terrorizing and robbing merchants around the city who are also capable of murder. Commentary on why Frank Smith's replacement for the episode and why Friday couldn't go solo.
The Superman Radio Podcast #480- The Radar Rocket Pt. 18
November 08, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 12.5 MBWith Superman away battling the murderous red ants in the tunnel, millions more have now made their way to the moat and towards the city itself. Commentary counting down the five top Superman villains of all time.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #144- Summer Storm
November 07, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBA man gets into a violent confrontation with his landlord who winds up dead. The man decides to hide in the house attic while police come to investigate the landlord's death. Commentary on box office star Henry Fonda who makes his debut appearance tonight.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #104- The Vengeful Corpse
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 19.9 MBA woman burned as a witch returns to enact revenge on those who condemned her. Commentary on the true story of the Salem Witch Hunt as well as dispelling some untruths.
The Superman Radio Podcast #479- The Radar Rocket Pt. 17
November 04, 2021 03:00 - 15 minutes - 8.96 MBSuperman and Jimmy found the professor and poco in the underground city, but now a new threat of over a million red ants are destroying everything in sight as they approach the city. Commentary comparing this serial with the 1951 film Superman and the Molemen.
Inside Television's Greatest : I Love Lucy Podcast - Gregg Oppenheimer Interview
November 02, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 25.1 MBProducer Jess Oppenheimer was the brains behind My Favorite Husband and I Love Lucy who helped create the persona of "Lucy", the ability to shoot on film before a studio audience, and was the one who drove the show. Friction between Jess and Desi Arnaz led to his leaving the show after it's fifth seasom. Tonight, his son Gregg Oppenheimer shares all the behind the scenes drama.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #221- The Big Filth
November 02, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 18.5 MBFour children are found alone in a filthy house with their alcoholic mother returning several days after a binge to demand them back from child welfare. Commentary on NBC news anchor John Cameron Swayze
The Superman Radio Podcast #478- The Radar Rocket Pt. 16
November 01, 2021 03:00 - 17 minutes - 9.72 MBWhile searching for Poco and the professor, Superman and Jimmy discover an underground city protected by two huge creatures with incredible strength charge the duo. Continuing the commentary on I Love Lucy episode "Lucy and Superman" with an interview with Doris Singleton who appeared with George Reeves in that episode.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #110- A Corpse For Halloween
October 28, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 18.3 MBA man, tortured by his past, finds himself faced with those sins one Halloween night when he will be hunted and killed within 24 hours unless he can find a way to stay alive. Commentary after the episode on how the twist compared to an episode of MASH.
The Superman Radio Podcast #477- The Radar Rocket Pt. 15
October 28, 2021 03:00 - 15 minutes - 8.87 MBSuperman discovers that while searching for the missing Poco, the professor has now disappeared. Commentary on the I Love Lucy episode "Lucy and Superman" with a sound clip from Little Ricky himself Keith Thibbodeaux.
Inside Television's Greatest: I Love Lucy-Dann Cohn Interview
October 26, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBOur seventh installment is an exclusive interview with head editor of I Love Lucy Dann Cohn who talks about the new way of editing for television as well as remembering that horrendous night when the first episode aired. having Lucy as a guest on her show. Plus, he shares his views on cast members and shooting on location during the infamous Hollywood episodes
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #220 The Big Bid
October 26, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 18.9 MBA clothing store has been burglarized and the ex-convict assistant manager is suspected. Commentary on a look at what killed the radio and movie stars of the 1950s.
The Superman Radio Podcast #476- The Radar Rocket Pt. 14
October 25, 2021 03:00 - 18 minutes - 10.5 MBWhile searching for Poco, Superman tried to crash through a wall and ended up falling into a ravine deep out of sight. Jimmy and the professor fear all hope is lost. Plus, we take our final moment with Jack Larson and he shares his thoughts on what happened the night George Reeves died.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #143- Beyond Good and Evil
October 24, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 19.4 MBA con man poses as reverend and confesses his intent to steal $50,000 from the church to an ill parson who can’t move or speak. Commentary on star Joseph Cotten.
The Shadow Radio Podcast- A Look Back
October 23, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 21.2 MBAfter 218 podcasts, this bonus episode is a special look back at the Shadow radio series including rare interviews from those who were there including Bret Morrison, Grace Matthews, Gertrude Warner, Andre Baruch, Ken Roberts, and Shadow author and creator Walter B. Gibson.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #103 - Murder Rides the Carousel
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 17.2 MBA woman, who operates a carousel, gets involved with a man whose date was murdered the night they rode the carousel, and she thinks he’s out to murder her too. Commentary on the Inner sanctum formula of villains. Plus, did Dark Shadows actor Thayer David borrow some mannerisms from one of this episode's characters for his insane, haunted Matthew Morgan role?
The Superman Radio Podcast #475- The Radar Rocket Pt. 13
October 21, 2021 03:00 - 14 minutes - 8.52 MBJimmy trying to get a drink from the river, fell deep and out of sight as Superman tries frantically to search for him. But there are hundreds of eyes on scaly creatures quickly headed their way. More with our exclusive interview with Jack Larson.
Inside Television's Greatest: I Love Lucy- Marjorie Lord Interview
October 19, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MBOur sixth installment is an exclusive interview with Lucy friend and star of The Danny Thomas Show Marjorie Lord who talks working on the Lucy-Desi Comedy hour as well as having Lucy as a guest on her show. Plus, she shares how Vivian Vance tried to work through her stresses and disappointments. She also discusses issues on The Danny Thomas Show being the replacement for original star Jean Hagen.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #219- The Big Bill
October 19, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MBAn elderly woman has disappeared until a young child comes forward and identifies her murderer. Commentary on the actual rights of police and those of the questioned during a murder investigation. Plus, a look at what makes for a great Dragnet script.
The Superman Radio Podcast #474- The Radar Rocket Pt. 12
October 18, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutes - 8.71 MBThe half human half monkeys were believed to have abducted Poco. Superman, Jimmy and the professor were able to find the land below where they lived and decided to push forward to find their friend. Plus, an exclusive interview continues with Jimmy Olsen himself , Jack Larson, never before heard until now.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #142- Death on Highway 99
October 17, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MBA wife blackmails her husband who wants a divorce after he accidentally hits and kills a man with his car. Commentary on crimes of passion, justifiable homicide and star George Murphy.
The Shadow Radio Podcast #218 - The Vengeance of Angela Nolan
October 16, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MBSoon after the execution of a criminal boss whose conviction was the result of Lamont Cranston’s investigation, the sister of the dead crime boss plots to exact revenge against Him. Commentary on Gertrude Warner who took over the role of Margo Lane. Plus, how this episode, the very last of the series, was one of the best.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #102- Death's Little Brother
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MBA fugitive steals the identity of a man claiming to be a long-lost brother coming home to his sister whom he hasn’t seen in 20 years to collect a large inheritance. Commentary on some great twists in the story. Plus, star Amzie Strickland and her Mayberry connection.
The Superman Radio Podcast #473- The Radar Rocket Pt. 11
October 14, 2021 03:00 - 14 minutes - 9.07 MBSuperman went searching for Poco leaving Jimmy and the professor alone in the rocket ship. A scratching sound led to some gaseous substance infused in the cabin that knocked both out. Just then, the scratching continued. Commentary on George Reeves from an exclusive interview with Jack Larson, Jimmy Olsen on the Adventures of Superman.