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.
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The Suspense Radio Podcast #233- Double Ugly (8/28/47)
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A brutish man, who has been tormented since he was a small boy for his physical ugliness, finds a good woman who will marry him in spite of his appearance. However, his tortured past continues to haunt him which leads him to his only solution to stop the pain-murder. Commentary on the double meanings within this episode.…
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The Superman Radio Podcast #663- Secret Letter Pt. 3
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Kent learned that Perry had lost Kent’s letter- the letter given to him that reveals Kent’s secret identity as Superman. His worst fears are about to come true as the letter was discovered by two men who were astonished when they read the letter. JR comments on what Superman's role should be in society.…
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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #31- Getting Old
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Scanning her old high school yearbook, Liz decides she's old, and everything George does to try to snap her out of it just makes things worse.By Radio Retropolis
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #47-The Big Mink
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The owner of a fur store has been shot and killed and the only lead is a missing fur coat.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #662- Secret Letter Pt. 2
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Superman has returned safely from apollo only to learn, as Kent, that letter revealing is secret identity has been lost. JR comments on why Kent's glasses are a good disguise.By Radio Retropolis
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The Lights Out Radio Podcast #33- Money, Money, Money
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A poor sailor wins three thousand dollars in a sweepstakes but his friend Tony has other plans for the money.By Radio Retropolis
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The Shadow Radio Podcast #1- The Death House Rescue
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A man who's looking for a job mistakenly becomes involved with a bank robbery. He is later sentenced to death for a cop killing he didn't commit.By Radio Retropolis
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The Suspense Radio Podcast #232- Murder Aboard The Alphabet (8/21/47)
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When the captain of the tugboat Alphabet requires all crew to perform their tasks in alphabetical order, things get even stranger when the crewman start to disappear in alphabetical order fearing the their mad captain is responsible. Commentary on understanding the clues to the guilty party. Plus, actor John Lund.…
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The Superman Radio Podcast #661- Secret Letter Pt. 1
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Superman races through space back to earth after saving Apollo from destruction to stop Perry from opening the letter he as Kent left for him pending his demise to explain everything-including his secret identity. Commentary on the need for Superman's dual identity.By Radio Retropolis
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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #30- Anniversary Presents
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George and Mr. Atterbury buy presents for their wives, and Iris's present, a mink coat, is delivered to Liz's house by mistake.By Radio Retropolis
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #46- The Big Press
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Reports of several women that have been beaten and robbed and the victims have been unable to identify the criminals. Commentary tonight on LAPD Chief Worton as well as Dragnet announcer George Fenneman.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #660- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 13
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Although Superman miraculously saved Apollo and returned it to its natural orbit, the leader of the planet, Roz, returns to his evil ways by abducting Thane and Lalo which will surely result in their deaths. Commentary on the comparison of this serial with Hitler, the Third Reich, and giving Superman a victory.…
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The Lights Out Radio Podcast #32-The Flame
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A prosperous young man has a bizarre fascination with fire and conjures a fiery elemental maiden who commands him to perform heinous acts as her newly acquired servant. Commentary to follow.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #659- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 12
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Several explosions on Apollo surely signify the ultimate doom of the planet unless Superman can try the one thing that may save the planet and its people. But will Superman himself be the ultimate sacrifice? Commentary on recent emails received about the critique of Jimmy Olsen in The Adventures of Superman.…
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The Suspense Radio Podcast #231- Smiley (8/14/47)
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An innocent man who was wrongly sent to prison for murdering a woman who was afraid of him when he smiled at her, is now set free but angry towards all women whom he feels are responsible. Will he kill for real this time out of revenge? Commentary on how comedians have a difficult time playing it straight in drama. Plus, a look at the career of Don…
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The Superman Radio Podcast #658- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 11
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Superman heads back through space, gear in tow, in a final ditch effort to first find and then save Apollo and its millions of inhabitants from certain annihilation if that hasn’t already happened. Commentary on the Around the World Cut Out Dolls the show was offering on boxes of Krumbles.By Radio Retropolis
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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #29- Overweight
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After viewing some old home movies, Liz and Iris decide to go on a diet and compete to see who can lose the most! Commentary to follow.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #657- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 10
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With Apollo now out of its orbit and out of sight, can Superman race through space and not only find the planet, but save it and the people on it before it’s too late. Commentary on Dr. Millicent is really what Dr. La Serne became in the television series. Plus, the PSA on Junior Red Cross.By Radio Retropolis
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The Lights Out Radio Podcast #31-The Dream
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A story about a woman who has the most amazing recurring dreams, night after night after night.
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The Superman Radio Podcast #656- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 9
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Upon leaving Apollo for Earth temporarily to get some scientific reinforcement to withstand the elements of Apollo, he faces a greater issue flying through space with the sun drawing him in to what would be his implosive demise. Commentary on the response to the Least Favorite Superman episode Mr. Zero.…
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The Suspense Radio Podcast #230- Quiet Desperation (8/7/47)
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A bank employee sees an opportunity for a big score and decides to stage his "death", commit the deed, and escape with a new identity. But, fate has other plans. Commentary on the origins of the episode title. Plus, star Walter Abel.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #655- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 8
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Although Superman seems to have gained the upper hand, he fears his time is limited and must find a way to survive long enough to save the planet, his friends, as well as himself. Commentary on The Camp Fire Girls PSA and the controversy around the organization.By Radio Retropolis
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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #27- Vacation Time
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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'sset on a glamorous vacation at Moosehead Lodge.By Radio Retropolis
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #305- The Big Close (9/20/55)
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #654- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 7
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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!By Radio Retropolis
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The Lights Out Radio Podcast #30-The Ball
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #653- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 6
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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!…
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The Suspense Radio Podcast #229- Mortmain (7/31/47)
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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.…
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The Superman Radio Podcast #652- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 5
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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…
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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #28-Horseback Riding
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #304- The Big Daughter (9/13/55)
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #651- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 4
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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!…
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The Suspense Radio Podcast #228- Murder By An Expert (7/24/47)
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #650- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 3
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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!By Radio Retropolis
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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #26-Gumball Machine: Demand Your Rights
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #303- The Big Ruling (9/6/55)
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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.…
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The Superman Radio Podcast #649- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 2
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The Lights Out Radio Podcast #28-They Met at Dorset
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The Suspense Radio Podcast #227- Murder By The Book (7/10/47)
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #648- Disappearance Clark Kent Pt. 1
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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.By Radio Retropolis
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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #23- Absent Mindedness
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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!By Radio Retropolis
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #302- The Big Fellow (8/30/55)
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Friday and Smith prepare to face two unruly brothers known as dope addicts and robbers are heading to the city. Commentary on the transition in the mid 50's from drama to a new radio sensation- rock and roll!By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #647- Counterfeit Money Pt. 14
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With Superman flying all around the warehouses looking for any clue, Herman, under Pearley’s orders, has a gun pointed at Biff, Mary and Jimmy ready to execute them. Plus the #1 Greatest Adventures of Superman episode of all time!By Radio Retropolis
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The Lights Out Radio Podcast #27- Oxychloride X
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At a college, after a student is refused membership in a fraternity he decides to pay them all back. On the brink of madness, he enacts his revenge by using his scientific skills and creates a chemical that he believes can dissolve through anything-even an entire building.By Radio Retropolis
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The Suspense Radio Podcast #226- Money Talks (7/3/47)
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A man takes a bank job with the intent of heisting a huge sum of money. Along the way, he meets a woman with the same plan. Commentary on character actors and stars. Plus, featured star Alan Baxter.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #646- Counterfeit Money Pt. 13
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Kent is concerned that Mary and Jimmy have not communicated with him as he goes to the Dependable messenger company owned by Pearley and finds it locked and abandoned. Instead of the usual Superman open, Bud Collyer’s voice as Superman is heard encouraging kids to remind their parents to get out and vote in the election which is to take place the n…
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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #24-Mother in Law
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When George's mother comes to visit, Liz hopes to drive her out by spreading ragweed and other allergy-inducing plants around the house, but her plan backfires when George's mother starts dating her allergist.By Radio Retropolis
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #301- The Big Blonde (8/23/55)
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Friday goes undercover as a “mark” to expose a blond swindler who conned a man out of $40,000. Commentary on racism and breaking barriers in classic radio.By Radio Retropolis
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The Superman Radio Podcast #645- Counterfeit Money Pt. 12
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Pearley’s henchman Herman, who suspected Jimmy and Mary as spies from the beginning, nabs the kids in the fog and leads them to the river where they will soon meet their fate. Plus, The 5 Greatest Adventures of Superman episodes of all time. Today, #3!By Radio Retropolis
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