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 #411- The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 18
November 16, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.36 MBSuperman, now mostly recovered, searches high above Metropolis while the time is near for the Atom Man to initiate his deadly plan. Commentary on the Perry-isms that are now fully realized in the character of Perry White. Plus, why Superman isn't so "super" in this episode.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #113- John Barbie and Son
November 15, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 18 MBJohn Barbie doesn’t want to give up his son, so they make a run evading police. But the son has a minor handicap that could change the outcome. Commentary on star Thomas Mitchell and his film Captain Eddie promoted in the episode. Plus,why this is such a standout story.
The Shadow Radio Podcast #189- The Thing in the Cage
November 14, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 20 MBLamont and Margot are hired to learn the secret of a hidden treasure in which another man is only on a quest to do the same except that he has brought a demonic force of nature kept in a cage as his motivation to get the secret. Commentary on how a potentially great episode went awry in the worst possible way.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #73- Death Rides a Riptide
November 13, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 15.8 MBA woman marries a man whose first wife had drowned and starts to see signs that what happened to his first wife was not an accident and she may be next. Commentary on why these radio dramas are far superior to audio dramas produced today.
The Superman Radio Podcast #410 - The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 17
November 12, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 8.94 MBWith Candy, Jimmy and Perry finding the near dead Kent, time is of the essence to save him. In the meantime, The Atom Man is on his way to blow up the dam. Commentary on a human weakness found in Superman. Plus why Kent basically tells Perry White that he is Superman.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #188- The Big Rip
November 10, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 19.1 MBIn the past 2 months, a rash of burglaries break out in the city by a team of operators that includes 35 cracked safes. Commentary on Joe Friday's relationship with his partners. Plus. Harry Morgan tells what was special about Jack Webb.
The Superman Radio Podcast #409- The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 16
November 09, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 8.48 MBWith Superman as Kent literally dying of starvation and thirst in a room beneath the garage, Perry, Jimmy and Candy Myers look through the house for any clues to locate Kent. Commentary on Perry White's mention that he has a thermostat in his house which was a new luxury for the time.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #112- Sell Me Your Life
November 08, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MBA man who is about to commit suicide is stopped by a woman who offers him employment. He is later implicated as a murderer when the woman’s husband is found dead. Commentary on the comparisons between Bland in this episode and Richard Kimble from The Fugitive. Plus, on this date in history.
The Shadow Radio Podcast #188- One Dead and Two to Go
November 07, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 15.9 MBAn escaped inmate tracks down his fellow partners in crime, who he blames for double crossing him, for the ultimate payback. Commentary on the power of The Shadow when he uses his psychological edge as he does in this episode.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #72- House of Doom
November 06, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 16.2 MBA man's first wife was found dead on a beach covered with seaweed. After the man marries again, he worries the same thing will happen to his second wife when seaweed appears at the front door. Commentary on the unusual plot. Plus, star Myron McCormick.
The Superman Radio Podcast #408- The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 15
November 05, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 10.3 MBThe Atom Man destroyed the Metropolis Stadium and has threatened the mayor that he will destroy the entire city unless swastikas hang from City Hall. Commentary on the still missing Bud Collyer from these episodes. Plus, the implausibility of The Atom Man to really destroy Metropolis.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #187- The Big Compulsion
November 02, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBA 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.
The Superman Radio Podcast #407- The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 14
November 02, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 9.81 MBWith Sidney dead and the Atom Man now headed to the city to destroy the stadium, a very weakened and emaciated Superman has to reach the outside world for help. Commentary on Jimmy Olsen and the three Jacks!
The Chiller 13 Interviews- Jamie Lee Curtis
October 31, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 12.8 MBJamie Lee Curtis was interviewed for the television special CHILLER 13: GREAT AMERICAN SLASHERS in 2013. Only a few seconds were heard. Listen now to the complete interview as she talks about why Laurie Strode was a trailblazer, what she thinks of the legacy of Michael Myers,why she did Halloween H20 and why she almost walked off the movie. Finally, hear her one requirement in her agreeing to do Halloween: Resurrection. With the release of the 40th anniversary of Halloween, you'll learn ho...
Radio Retropolis Presents Dracula- Mercury Theatre on the Air (1938)
October 31, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn 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 ...
The War of the Worlds Original Broadcast
October 31, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBOrson Welles put on a dramatic, very well acted radio play that put the nation into a perilous frenzy which began the biggest controversy of the decade! Millions of Americans shrieked in terror as to what they thought was the world coming to an end! It changed how we approached radio and television forever. This is the original unedited broadcast WITH commentary!
The Day That Panicked America: The War of the Worlds Scandal
October 31, 2020 00:30 - 48 minutes - 49.8 MBThis program examines the frailty of the world in 1938, its real horrors, and the fallout of Welles popularity in which he never recovered. The real horror of the 1930's only escalated with this broadcast. The world was about to enter into a new phase of terror in which the The War of the Worlds Mercury Theatre broadcast was simply the metaphor of what was to come-World War II and the Rise of the Third Reich! This program explains much of the hysteria caused by this broadcast, the scandal ...
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #71- The Murder Ship
October 30, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 16.8 MBAn isolated ship on a desolate foggy night in which a half-crazed captain is accused by a surviving ship mate of killing off his crew to fulfill a legendary curse. Commentary on the muddy plot line and the constant shifting of timelines.
The Superman Radio Podcast #406- The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 13
October 29, 2020 03:00 - 13 minutes - 8.46 MBThe accelerated tensions between Miller and Sidney come to a dramatic head as we lead to a physical confrontation that could mean the death for one man. Commentary on Bud Collyer's absence in these episodes.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #186- The Big Chet
October 27, 2020 03:00 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MBA pair of hold up men have been staging a series of robberies in the city. Friday and Smith know what they look like and their method of operation. But they may need one extra advantage in nabbing them. Commentary on Peter Leeds and Peggy Webber who played all roles. Plus, the Dragnet catchphrase!
The Superman Radio Podcast #405- The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 12
October 26, 2020 03:00 - 14 minutes - 9.19 MBSuperman is completely incapacitated thanks to the effects of Atom Man, but tensions continue to arise between Miller, the Atom Man and Sidney as to what their next step should be. Commentary on the new music sweeping the mid 40's that is also vehemently hatred by one of our villains in this episode-bebop! Plus, American scientists looking to develop defense interceptor missiles at this time.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #111- Tale of Two Sisters
October 25, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 20.1 MBWhen a woman breaks a childhood pact with her irrational sister...and everyone suffers the consequence. Commentary on Suspense producer/director William Spier including a rare interview from 1970.
The Shadow Radio Podcast #187- The House that Death Built
October 24, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 15.8 MBA lunatic ex-executioner is believed dead and Lamont and Margot are stranded in his house where a fortune is supposedly hidden but which is also filled with death traps and murder. Commentary on how the movie Saw could have been inspired by this episode.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #70- Murder Takes a Honeymoon
October 23, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MBTwo newlyweds buy a home in the country only to find that their arrival had been expected and unwelcome. Commentary on the making of Inner Sanctum and the philosophy of its creator Himan Brown.
The Superman Radio Podcast #404 -The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 11
October 22, 2020 03:00 - 16 minutes - 10.1 MBWith Superman incapacitated, Sidney and Miller come to a tense standoff about the their ultimate goals. Commentary on the epitome of Superman re-told by an infamous character in a blockbuster film.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #185- The Big Dream
October 20, 2020 03:00 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MBAn old man robs a liquor store and shows remorse for doing so. Commentary on REAL Magazine for Men in which Dragnet was honored. Plus, a sound effect that didn't work and why Arnold's views on wasting one's life is something we all understand.
The Superman Radio Podcast #403 -The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 10
October 19, 2020 03:00 - 17 minutes - 11.1 MBWith the Atom Man in total control as he gives Superman another strong jolt of the Kryptonite blasts, Superman is once again rendered helpless and imprisoned. Commentary on why we do this podcast and those Superman portrayers that brought the hero to life.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #110- The Most Dangerous Game
October 18, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 19 MBA man falls off a boat and wakes up hours later on a strange island whose sole inhabitant is a strange man with an unusual obsession. Commentary on tonight's star J. Carroll Naish.
The Shadow Radio Podcast #186 - Death and the Black Fedora
October 17, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 20.5 MBLamont and Margot investigate when they come upon a man shot to death in his upstairs library. A black fedora is said to be linked to the killer. Commentary on the man who is arguably the most famous Shadow actor-Bret Morrison!
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #69- The Eyes of My Murderer
October 16, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBTwo men believe each has killed a woman named Loretta, but jealousy, lies and revenge lead to more murders. The reveal of what really happened that night is far more twisted. Commentary on Inner Sanctum viewer mail from when these episodes originally aired.
The Superman Radio Podcast #402 - The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 9
October 15, 2020 03:00 - 15 minutes - 9.43 MBKent arrives at Sidney’s estate in which he just may have made the mistake of his life as The Atom Man awaits. Commentary on why the villains can figure out Kent's secret identity while his colleagues cannot. Plus, actor Ned Wever who plays Sidney.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #184- The Big Informant
October 13, 2020 03:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MBFor the past two months a gang of safe burglars have been operating in the city. In that time they've hit a dozen places with no leads. Commentary on the polio crisis that was peaking around the time of this broadcast and the Red Cross call to action for blood at the end of the episode.
The Superman Radio Podcast #401- The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 8
October 12, 2020 03:00 - 15 minutes - 9.59 MBClark Kent was thrown off guard by Sidney’s inference that he was actually Superman and accepts Sidney’s invitation to review documents proving that. But Sidney has laid the ultimate trap which could finally mean the end for Superman. Commentary once again on political correctness when Superman refers to Sidney's henchman as an "Oriental".
The Suspense Radio Podcast #109- Drury's Bones
October 11, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MBBoris Karloff stars as Inspector Drury who is investigating his past life which he does not remember due to amnesia. Commentary on the career of Karloff, being stereotyped, and why he chose to do radio.
The Shadow Radio Podcast #185- The Bones of the Dragon
October 10, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 17.8 MBLamont investigates a murder in Chinatown where he encounters the body of a killer and the disappearance of his friend Johnny Lee with the moneybox. Commentary after the episode on Asian stereotypes of the day with white actors performing roles of all ethnicities and why minorities rarely were cast.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #68- Death Demon
October 09, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 17.1 MBA dead father returns from the grave to avenge his murder! Commentary on star Anne Seymour.
The Superman Radio Podcast #400 - The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 7
October 08, 2020 03:00 - 15 minutes - 9.5 MBThe Atom Man and Sidney ready the trap for Superman who hopes to acquire this Kryptonite detector which would keep him apprised of The Atom Man’s location before he would be affected by his deadly emission. Commentary on overall political correctness then and now after Beanie calls Sidney a "fat geezer".
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #183- The Big Impossible
October 06, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 20.7 MBA hold up man has been hitting large supermarkets in the city despite having an excellent alibi. He is hospitalized and cannot leave his bed! Commentary on the real Jack Webb before Dragnet.
The Superman Radio Podcast #399 - The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 6
October 05, 2020 03:00 - 13 minutes - 8.56 MBWith Henry Miller supercharged as the Atom Man and also knowing who Superman really is, he and Sidney are ready for the ultimate destruction. Commentary on Perry White and Clark Kent's ridiculous Florida Adventure.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #108- To Find Help
October 04, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MBA woman hires a young handyman to help out around the house who turns out to be psychotic and wanted by the police. Commentary on the rising star of the times and this episode Frank Sinatra!
The Shadow Radio Podcast #184- The Chill of Death
October 03, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MBLamont and Margot investigate an insurance racket executed by an overly polite and formal elderly couple. Commentary on the couple's chilling form of murder as well as a few weak spots in another potentially great episode.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #67- The Magic Tile
October 02, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MBAn ancient tile allows a young woman to investigate her father’s murder ten years ago in which a mysterious man provides her evidence of his murder, which now directly impacts her present life. Commentary on Mercedes McCambridge plus a rare interview with her on why radio was the best medium for her.
The Superman Radio Podcast #398- The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 5
October 01, 2020 03:00 - 15 minutes - 9.57 MBWith Kent in Florida with Perry recovering from his near-death encounter with the Atom Man, Henry Miller, aka the Atom Man, is getting a new Kryptonite infusion. Commentary on the motivation of Sidney to put up $1 million. Plus this day in history with the Anglo-American Commission and placement of Jews after the war in the then British occupied Palestine.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #182- The Big Laugh
September 29, 2020 03:00 - 30 minutes - 17.5 MBA con man is cheating lonely women out of their money by promising to marry them. Commentary on Jack Webb favorite Peggy Webber. Plus, why Orson Welles Macbeth for film was a bad idea.
The Superman Radio Podcast #397- The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 4
September 28, 2020 03:00 - 14 minutes - 9.18 MBWith the Atom Man’s Kryptonite supply depleted, Sidney instructed Miller, aka The Atom Man, that he has more Kryptonite from the Scarlet Widow and tells him where he should meet him to get it. Commentary after the episode on the wealth of Sidney and why he would even want to defeat Superman and destroy Metropolis.
The Suspense Radio Podcast #107- The Drive-In
September 27, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MBA fast food car hop who must catch her bus for her ride home accepts a ride to the depot from her last customer of the evening which leads to unfortunate circumstances. Commentary after the episode on the legends and scandals of Laurel Canyon in Hollywood.
The Shadow Radio Podcast #183 -The Terrible Legend of Crownshield Castle
September 26, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 15.3 MBA terrible legend becomes very real when old Joseph Crownshield is believed to have risen from the dead and on a killing spree when a murder occurs at Crownshield Castle. Commentary after the episode on the killer being not much of a reveal in a generally weak episode with a lot of promise.
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #66- Tempo in Blood
September 25, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 17.9 MBIn a strange tale of cat and mouse, a barroom piano player is approached by a man who says that he will murder him. Commentary on the great plot of what makes a murderer and one to be murdered. Plus stars Mason Adams and Everett Sloane.
The Superman Radio Podcast #396-The Atom Man in Metropolis Pt. 3
September 24, 2020 03:00 - 15 minutes - 9.66 MBLast time, Jimmy Olsen went to the hospital where the man in the red and blue pajamas was recuperating to question him only to find him gone. Jimmy goes to Perry White to tell him the whole story. Commentary after the episode on the short film The House I Live in with Frank Sinatra on tolerance.
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #181- The Big Want
September 22, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes - 23.1 MBThe search is on for a cop killer who always takes cabs to commit his murders. Commentary after the episode on how the events of this time relate to the events of today with special commentary by Jack Webb as Joe Friday on peaceful protests and police brutality.