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Radio Retropolis stands out in the crowded podcast landscape by blending vintage radio drama with modern storytelling flair with EXCLUSIVE 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. Plus, ORIGINAL PODCAST DOCUMENTARIES with exclusive interviews with pop icons. Retro Cool, Refreshingly New. 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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The Dragnet Radio Podcast- The Big Border

2026/02/03

Two convicts escape from San Quentin. They're armed and begin a crime wave of hold-ups. The trail leads to Mexico via San Diego as they vow never to be taken alive. Commentary on San Diego Chief of Police Adam E Jansen who is credited as a contributor to this story line. Plus commentary on guest star Whitfield Connor.

The Superman Radio Podcast- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 4

2026/02/02

Jimmy is in trouble on Utopia and Kent is finally figuring it out back on earth. JR speaks on George Reeves quitting The Adventures of Superman after season 2.

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast- Death is an Artist

2026/02/01

A macabre tale of an artist whose insane love for his soon to be ex-wife turns into the most vicious hate when he asks her to pose for his sculpture of her bust. Commentary on star Lee Bowman. Plus , Lipton Tea lady Mary Bennett promoting Lipton Chicken Soup as the meal of the week!

The Shadow Radio Podcast- Black Rock

2026/01/31

A man who embezzled $2 million from his bank fakes his death and hides out on a secluded island off the coast of Nova Scotia. The Shadow has figured out the scam and heads out to find him.Commentary on the Wellesian approach to this episode and Johnstone's approach to this Welles inspired script, the formula of writing comic book villains, and the real threat in Europe in 1938.

The Suspense Radio Podcast- Muddy Track (11/11/48)

2026/01/30

A man accepts an easy job answering phones for a horse betting operation from a woman he met in a bar only to find the woman dead the next day and he is the prime suspect! JR speaks on stars Edmond O'Brien and Ann Blyth and O'Brien's real life brush with the mob world on one of his films.

The Superman Radio Podcast- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 3

2026/01/29

Jimmy goes along with what he thought was a joke until he finds himself in a round rocket ship hurtling through space to the planet Utopia. JR speaks on who in the Bible Superman was really based on.

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast- Liz Goes to Night School

2026/01/28

After listening to Liz explain how she balances her checkbook, George sends her to night school to learn arithmetic. Commentary on why George, a banker, would let his mathematically challenged wife continue to mishandle their bank book. Plus we look at Liz' creative math and compare it to a similar routine by Abbott and Costello. Also, we discuss the Curly and Shemp Howard connection as well as tonight's guest star who was blacklisted as a purported communist.

The Dragnet Radio Podcast- The Big Fire

2026/01/27

The owner of an apartment building signs leases for the apartments then he threatens to kill the tenants if they move in. Commentary on how arson was legally received back in 1952 and whether an individual could legally burn his own building down.

The Superman Radio Podcast- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 2

2026/01/26

What may sound like a joke to Jimmy is serious business with Anthar which only means Jimmy is in for a big, unsettling surprise. JR speaks on the rise of old time radio enthusiasts thanks to...podcasts.

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast- Desert Death

2026/01/25

This episode takes a little bit of active listening due to its less than ideal quality, but I hope you enjoy this next episode about two guys driving across the desert pick up three hitch-hikers who turn out to be escaped Nazi prisoners. Commentary on the Nazi's last attempt to overtake the Allies with the Battle of the Bulge, plus Hitler begins to mentally lose it causing some dissension in ranks.

The Shadow Radio Podcast- Shyster Lawyer

2026/01/24

A criminal lawyer clears his clients only to force them into a series of robberies. Commentary on great voice actors of the day and the art form of being a radio actor at that time. Plus, we discuss the logic of The Shadow as to how mass hypnosis would work if he really existed.

The Suspense Radio Podcast- Death Sentence (11/4/48)

2026/01/23

John Garfield stars as a man in the criminal underworld who is given a literal "death sentence" by a mob boss. He is told he has exactly one week to live. JR speaks on Garfield's tragic career and his controversial death at age 39.

The Superman Radio Podcast- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 1

2026/01/22

Jimmy Olsen encounters a strange man named Anthar who claims to be from a "lost planet" called Utopia and warns of an invasion of Earth. Commentary on this serial which is an exact remake of the "lost" serial Planet Utopia from 1944.

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast- Safety Drive

2026/01/21

When Liz gets a traffic ticket on the day George is "Safety Week" chairman, George decides to lock the car in the to garage and hide the key. Commentary on why Lucille Ball allowed her character Liz to be naive and prone to deceitful tactics which are normally not admirable, sympathetic characteristics. Also discussed are real driving statistics based on gender that may surprise you.

The Dragnet Radio Podcast- The Big Evans

2026/01/20

A narcotics dealer has been badly beaten and claims his assailant was a young police officer. Extended commentary on an email we received based on the concerns of a listener from a previous podcast commentary.

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4.6 out of 5

43 reviews

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phxross 2021/04/21

Excellent OTR podcast!

Fantastic selection of shows, great host who adds interesting information about the episode history, actors, or other related content. He keeps it in...

★★★★★

TallRaymond 2019/11/17

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I am giving this podcast a positive review

★★★★★

lojjl77 2018/09/07

Fantastic!

I really enjoy listening to the old shadow episodes. This recent run featuring Orson and Agnes Moorhead was a special treat. The host is smart and wel...

★★★★★

zombie creep 61 2018/06/10

One of the best podcast

I’m blind I love this podcast

★★★★★

JHW DISNEY 2018/05/13

The best!

This is the best retro radio podcast hands down! The sound quality is excellent, and post episode commentary is a nice touch.

★★★★★

Santmyer 2017/11/14

I Love Lucy

Love anything with Lucille Ball in it. I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, Here’s Lucy and more! She is the queen of comedy! One of America’s most beautiful a...

★★★★★

Klaus' cousin 2016/07/25

Awesome Dark Shadows coverage!!

Just discovered this as I was looking for some new podcatss to listen to. This is really cool & interesting. Vintage programming from another era & ce...

★★★★★

BlackstonM 2015/10/30

LOVE THIS!

Great vintage material & excellent analysis of Daytime Soap genre. Thanks!

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