Radio Retropolis
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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!
Episodes(40 episodes)
Season 3 - Episode 241
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 14
DA Warren learns of Kent's message to Dr. Roebling while Lois is accusing him of collusion by using his office for criminal deeds. Meanwhile Clark tells a nervous Renard exactly what he knows about his plans.
Published: Jul 26, 2026Duration: 14m 36s
Season 3 - Episode 240
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 13
Kent and White were captured by Duke Renard's group after thinking they were riding with the police to meet up with Bensen who Renard was planning to kill at 9pm that night. But Kent has one Hail Mary pass and that is to contact Dr. Roebling whom Kent hopes is tuning in. Commentary on the realities of such a voice machine and how this would never really work.
Published: Jul 25, 2026Duration: 14m 53s
Season 5 - Episode 171
The Dragnet Radio Podcast- The Big Eavesdrop
While waiting to make a narcotics buy, Sergeants Friday and Smith overhear a man tearfully admit that he had committed murder. Listen for the interrogation scene. Plus lots of Jack Webb trivia!
Published: Jul 25, 2026Duration: 31m 28s
Season 3 - Episode 239
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 12
Thanks to Dr. Roebling's machine tipping Kent off, he plans to catch Duke before he kills Bensen who is scheduled to be transferred to the state prison that night. Commentary on enjoying the great Julian Noa as Perry White plus a comment on what was missed when Duke struck Clark.
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 13m 46s
Season 3 - Episode 238
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 11
Last time, Clark preferring to stay in jail to find out who is planning to murder Benson, shared his plan with Lois while only to discover that his cell had been bugged. Commentary on the humor between Clark and Perry and why after a year and a half Superman is still an enigma.
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 14m 25s
Season 5 - Episode 170
The Dragnet Radio Podcast- The Big Mole
A burglary in a dry goods store is the latest in a series of similar crimes. The burglar has a most unusual secret! Commentary on the hilarious sidebar with the two women in scene one. Plus actors Gwen Delano and Paul Richards. Also, the rise and fall of Michelob Beer.
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 31m 52s
Season 3 - Episode 237
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 10
As Roebling's machine was picking up a crime syndicate's plans with Clark Kent as a witness, the police barge in and arrest Kent much to his shock. More commentary on Perry White and Lois Lane plus a quick history on the Dictograph.
Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 14m 42s
Season 3 - Episode 236
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 9
Roebling's unscrupulous nephew shot his wife and destroyed the voice machine for the insurance money before Superman was able to stop him. Can the doctor rebuild or is it a hopeless cause?
Published: Jul 21, 2026Duration: 13m 21s
Season 5 - Episode 169
The Dragnet Radio Podcast- The Big Shirt
The co-owner of a pawn shop has been found murdered in the back room. A laundry mark on a shirt provides the only clue. Commentary on star Olan Soule including parts of a rare 1990 interview.
Published: Jul 21, 2026Duration: 31m 33s
Season 3 - Episode 235
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 8
Roebling's unscrupulous nephew shot his wife and destroyed the voice machine for the insurance money before Superman was able to stop him. Can the doctor rebuild or is it a hopeless cause. Commentary on a new twist in the plot line.
Published: Jul 20, 2026Duration: 13m 22s
Season 3 - Episode 234
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 7
Because Clark, aka Superman, prevented Jack from stealing Dr. Roebling's voice machine, Dr. Roebling, in return, granted Clark, Lois and Perry White an exclusive demonstration of the machine itself! Commentary on the reality of such a machine and a special look at the Gettysburg Address which is the focus of the machine.
Published: Jul 19, 2026Duration: 15m 20s
Season 3 - Episode 233
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr. Roebling And The Voice Machine Pt.6
Jack was able to get his uncle to sign the rights to the valuable voice machine in which he and his wife Chickee make their getaway. What they didn't know is that Lois and Clark spotted the car and decided to give chase. Commentary on the great Superman no-nonsense action and if this episode lived up to "the most thrilling episode" as promised.
Published: Jul 18, 2026Duration: 13m 54s
Season 5 - Episode 168
The Dragnet Radio Podcast- The Big Guilt
A florist has been found strangled to death in an alley for no viable reason whatsoever. Commentary on actor Eddie Firestone and Carolyn Jones who would later go on to play Morticia Addams in The Addams Family.
Published: Jul 18, 2026Duration: 31m 28s
Season 3 - Episode 232
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr. Roebling And The Voice Machine Pt. 5
In our last episode, the devious nephew of Dr. Roebling has drugged the good doctor into signing over the voice machine's interests to him since he found out this discovery is worth $10 million. With Clark in an accident and Lois trapped in the hotel. Commentary on why Lois Lane seemingly gets into trouble when Clark is around.
Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 14m 35s
Season 3 - Episode 231
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr Roebling And The Voice Machine Pt. 4
The trail to find Dr. Roebling leads to a local hotel that gets him closer to the truth of who Mr and Mrs. Jack Smith is in room 514. What will he find? Commentary on newly remastered recordings of The Adventures of Superman through the Smithsonian Institute.
Published: Jul 16, 2026Duration: 15m 44s
Season 5 - Episode 167
The Dragnet Radio Podcast- The Big Walk
Sergeant Friday goes undercover as a buyer of heroin from San Francisco to break up a narcotics gang. Commentary on the similarities with this episode and The Big Red. Plus, Lee Marvin makes a brief appearance which is capped here in an exclusive rare interview with actor Mitchell Ryan who talks of his and Marvin's alcoholism.
Published: Jul 16, 2026Duration: 36m 26s
Season 3 - Episode 230
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr Roebling And The Voice Machine Pt. 3
Sure that the man on the train is Dr. Roebling, Clark goes to the man's cabin to check on him after he collapsed in the dining car only to find he's not there. Commentary on having both Perry White and Lois Lane back on the show front and center.
Published: Jul 15, 2026Duration: 13m 33s
Season 3 - Episode 229
The Superman Radio Podcast- Dr Roebling And The Voice Machine Pt. 2
Clark and Jimmy embark on another mystery in which they find a threatening note left behind from a man Clark is sure is Dr. Roebling and one that the man has strongly denied. Commentary on the events of these days that perpetuating the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese.
Published: Jul 14, 2026Duration: 16m 14s
Season 5 - Episode 166
The Dragnet Radio Podcast- The Big Dive
A woman is found murdered in a closet and the trail leads to a freighter in San Francisco. Commentary on Peter Leeds, June Whitley and our host Hal Gibney.
Published: Jul 14, 2026Duration: 30m 2s
Season 3 - Episode 228
The Superman Radio Podcast- Fur Smuggling Conclusion/Dr. Roebling and the Mind Machine Pt. 1
Jimmy and Batiste are about to be killed by an angry bear with Superman racing to rescue them. Plus, a new exciting serial begins! Commentary on the the cliffhanger style of storytelling for this series and the welcome return to Metropolis for our next serial.
Published: Jul 13, 2026Duration: 17m 24s