Radio Retropolis

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".

A pair of check forgers are at work in Los Angeles. Friday once again goes undercover to track them down. Commentary on the PSA in this episode on Ground Observer Corps which was needed during the height of the Cold War and during the Korean War.

When we last left the story, Kent, Pete and Carter have rejected a demand by the headhunting pygmies for several human sacrifices.  Angered by this decision, the headhunters have begun their attack.  Who will survive.  Who wont?  Commentary on Superman's decision with the natives.  Plus, a look at the genocide of Babi Yar which began on this day and resulted in over 30,000 deaths.

Last time, Clark may have let on too much in Tango Pete's hearing when he says the antidote is worth $3 million to him to get it.  Will Pete double cross Clark for the bigger money?  Commentary on the dichotomy of how Superman is impervious to all pain yet he can still feel.

Clark is deep in the central American jungle following the diary's direction as to where he can find the antidote to the poison crippling the Metropolis Football Team. Commentary on the real indigenous tribes of the region, as well as the truth about headhunters.  Plus we look at the real value of what Tango Pete sees as Kent's offering.

A gang of car strippers is hitting the city while a sixteen-year-old boy is killed in a crash while resisting arrest.  Commentary on juvenile joy riders and car theft rings of the 1950s.

Martha was preparing to burn the diary that contains the antidote to the poison as she is holding Lois at bay by gunpoint.  That diary is the team's only hope and Lois has no options in front of her.  Commentary on the speed of flight with Superman in this episode. Plus a new supporting character possibly voiced by someone familiar!

In our last episode, Kent and White chased Dr. Stone who lost control of his car and died.  But before doing so, he took glee in spilling all the details to Kent about the poison and its antidote being in Central America not knowing that Kent is the only one who could get it in time.

The son of a cop has become a dope addict and Friday goes undercover to bust the head man in the operation.  Commentary on the series Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator and series star William Gargan.