Radio Retropolis

Batman and Robin take over for Superman by infiltrating Lattimer's house to retrieve the Kryptonite.  JR speaks on the need for Batman and Robin in this story.  Plus, a critique on Robin's overall personality flaw.

The desperate plight of a loner- a quiet and seemingly harmless little man- who falls in love with a manikin in a store window. But he wants a real girl so he tries to make her come to life and finds he has to kill her first.  Commentary on stars Karl Swensen and, playing his first victim, Joan Banks.

A friend of Lamont's is alarmed when a strange man breaks in and attempts to strangle a servant, leaving behind a note that possibly refers to his shady past.  Commentary on an inconsistency with the Commissioner Weston character and how this episode was save by its final scene.

A man suffering from a medical condition that causes him to lapse into a coma simulating actual death is involved in a car accident and presumed dead and the race is on to save him from the embalmers. JR speaks on the real condition of catalepsy as well as giving a revised review of this third release of the story from his original take several seasons ago.  Also, star Pat O'Brien and thoughts on...

Superman makes his quick getaway and Batman and Robin were left to deal with the unruly crowd.  JR speaks on how this episode reflects on its own history through Superman's confession to Robin.  Plus, Matt Crowley as Batman and why Hollywood discriminated against New York radio actors.

Kathy adopts a beast of a dog. JR reviews episode.  

A 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.

Lattimer tries to sway the public that Superman blackmailed him while Superman decides he must do something to dispute Lattimer's claims.   But what will happen once he gets close to the Kryptonite?  JR speaks on the latest Kellogg's Pep Cereal campaign.

A red-haired woman driving alone at night is terrorized as witnesses believe she helped a killer escape from prison since his accomplice was a red-haired woman.  Commentary on the unusual star of tonight's episode-Ann Shepherd.

Lamont goes undercover in the city's prison when an executioner is purposely electrocuted instead of Killer Goran who proclaims that they will never kill him as bigger powers will take the warden down.  Commentary on the different versions of Margot Lane over the years and why she was needed in the series.

As The Chosen series wraps production for the final time, Radio Retropolis is revisiting this 2025 hour long podcast from the perspective and admiration of our host JR. The Chosen is based on the life and teachings of Jesus and the relationships with his followers.  This podcast is The Chosen 101 for those that think this is just another "Jesus show".  This is a must hear podcast about a life-chan...

A man suffering from amnesia may have committed murder.  JR speaks on star Gregory Peck and why a certain classic 70's film was the outlet for his anguish in losing his son to suicide.

Superman attempts to confront Latimer in his bedroom to steal the Kryptonite only to be exposed it after the lead box falls open in the scuffle with its deadly rays now exposed.  JR speaks on why this is a much different Superman and how Kryptonite plays that part.

Father gets caught up in a minor domestic obsession regarding a missing or elusive item—specifically centered around a card game—that turns the household upside down.  JR comments on the episode.  

The 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.

Superman has an idea on how to deal with Lattimer who has the one thing that can destroy him, Kryptonite.  JR speaks on the recent failure of Supergirl at the box office and the future of the James Gunn experiment.

A reporter descends into madness and murder after he falls in love with a girl with the most beautiful yellow eyes…a girl who was born to kill. Commentary on tonight's star Richard Widmark.

Three night watchmen have been murdered at Barton's warehouse by a monstrous cat and The Shadow goes undercover, as the next watchman. Commentary on some problems with the episode. Plus writer George Lowther who also produced and wrote Superman for radio.

 A man wants to murder his allegedly cheating wife by setting off a time bomb to go off at precisely 3 O'Clock. JR speaks about star Van Heflin, the psychological impact of knowing the exact moment of your fate, and what is behind the "Woolrich Coincidence".

Our 12th season kicks off with a brand new adventure with two returning villians and the one substance that can kill Superman-Kryptonite.  JR speaks on the change in direction for the series as well as the overall production.

Seventeen year old Betty thinks she's ready for marriage. Commentary on the genesis of the series and how it would evolve.

A man who kept his life savings in his mattress has been killed. His invalid wife has been beaten with a club. Commentary after the episode on The Martin and Lewis Show which also ran on NBC radio at the time.

A woman files a report with Friday and Smith that her mother has disappeared.  Foul play is suspected with their key suspect the woman's father.  Commentary on Harry Bartell's time in radio.  Plus announcer George Fenneman working with two polar opposites-Jack Webb and Groucho Marx.

With Kent somehow being easily tricked by Tango Pete to leave the room, Pete was able to nab the antidote crystals while planning to make his own money deal.  Will Superman find him and the crystals in time?  And as the final football game begins, will he save the team and the inheritance donation?  This exciting conclusion will answer all questions.  Commentary on the speed of Superman and how th...

In our last episode, John Carter was hit by a poisoned dart and is now near death.  Will Clark get the antidote in time?  Will Tango Pete be able to help or will Superman have to use his super speed to save Carter and the football team in time? Comparison with this episode with that of the Superman 1955 television episode "Test of a Warrior".