Radio Retropolis
Radio Drama Podcasts
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!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Radio Drama Podcasts
Description:
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!
Twitter:
@radioretropolis
Language:
English
Episodes
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #1- Amazing Death of Mrs Putnam
9/21/2025
A Mrs. Putnam calls the police and tells them she is about to be murdered. Police Detectives Jeff Hanson and Ed "Porky" Lamb trace the call to the Putnam house and pay them a visit only to find that the Mrs. Putnam died two hours before the phone call was made.
Duration:00:33:45
The Shadow Radio Podcast #33- The Mark of the Bat
9/20/2025
As a young woman is about to inherit her father's estate, her guardian breeds large vampire bats in order to kill the girl and gain her fortune. Commentary to follow episode.
Duration:00:29:02
The Suspense Radio Podcast #264- Summer Night (7/15/48)
9/19/2025
A distraught woman, Anna, wants her friend Helen to stay with her with the news of a serial killer called The Lipstick Killer terrorizing the town. JR comments on return to the half hour format and the new sponsor-AutoLite.
Duration:00:39:47
The Superman Radio Podcast #727- Knights of the White Carnation Pt. 1
9/17/2025
Although Superman handily defeated the Clan of the Fiery Cross a while back, a new vigilante hate group emerges looking to follow in the Clan’s footsteps. JR comments on the controversial past serial Clan of the Fiery Cross and how this serial is connected.
Duration:00:16:31
The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #63-Hobbies
9/16/2025
Jealous of their husbands' hobbies, Liz and Iris decide to join the boys in their favorite hobby-golf! Commentary on the LPGA which actually began shortly before this broadcast in 1950 and how the modern classic television series Everybody Loves Raymond borrowed this story line for a classic husband versus wife episode.
Duration:00:26:36
The Dragnet Radio Podcast #117- The Big Bungalow
9/15/2025
One of Friday’s informants, desperate for money, claims to have information on several burglaries that he is eager to share at the risk of his own life. Commentary on the humor of Dragnet.
Duration:00:29:39
Radio Retropolis Season 11 Statement from JR
9/1/2025
JR pops in to share what to expect on the upcoming Sesaon 11 of radio Retropolis beginning September 15th!
Duration:00:15:26
The Superman Radio Podcast #186- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 20
8/24/2025
Barnaby has set his escape by blowing up the Clara M, destroying the lifeboats except for his. He and Limey head for this treasure island leaving Jimmy, Pug and the men of the Clara M to sink with the ship. Superman, who is still getting the men to safety on the other two rigs many miles away, has no idea of the events on the Clara M. Commentary on the singular trait all Superman villains have in common. Plus, a discussion on Superman in flight.
Duration:00:15:27
The Superman Radio Podcast #185- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 19
8/23/2025
Superman has everything under control on the Clara M but sees two sinking ships in distress that he must save. While he’s away, Limey makes a deal with Barnaby if he unchains him. With Superman away, what will they do in order to get away? Who will be at risk? Commentary on how the writers choose which action sequences to showcase.
Duration:00:15:06
The Superman Radio Podcast #184- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 18
8/22/2025
With the map firmly in Barnaby’s possession and Clark, Jimmy, and Pug under ship arrest, Kent must think quickly as to how to stop him without revealing his secret identity. Commentary on the talent of Bud Collyer.
Duration:00:14:13
The Superman Radio Podcast #183- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 17
8/21/2025
Kent and Jimmy overheard Barnaby question Pug about the oil silk Kent had obtained leading Kent to inspect the silk to see why it was so valuable to Barnaby. Tonight, Kent learns Barnaby’s motives for wanting the Clara M. Commentary on a huge misfire in the script with one major character.
Duration:00:16:57
The Superman Radio Podcast #182- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 16
8/20/2025
In our last episode, the whistler is heard once again in the fog. Tonight, Jimmy and Kent seek to uncover the truth behind its haunting call. Commentary on Churchill and the status of America on the war in Europe.
Duration:00:14:39
The Superman Radio Podcast #181- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 15
8/19/2025
Jimmy and Pug, the stowaway, were rescued by Superman, unbeknownst to them as they were near drowned. When they recovered Pug proclaims he pretended to be the whistler but warned the real whistler was still haunting the ship. Commentary on a poll taken on this date as to whether the people of the US should Help England in its fight against the Nazis.
Duration:00:13:57
The Superman Radio Podcast #180- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 14
8/18/2025
Jimmy found a stowaway in his cabin and when taking him to the bridge to turn him in, finds himself in a fight in which both boys fell overboard and are now close to drowning unless Clark figures out the peril in time.
Duration:00:14:38
The Superman Radio Podcast #179- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 13
8/17/2025
The Whistler has injured another crew member and a strange noise comes from Jimmy’s cabin that may shed more light on what this Whistler really is. Commentary on the smart scripting of offering the same scene at two vantage points.
Duration:00:15:01
The Superman Radio Podcast #178- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 12
8/16/2025
Barnaby gave Jimmy a clear warning through deadly intimidation that what he thought he heard about mutiny, he should just forget for his own good. Clark knows something is not quite right but is playing along with hope of getting to the truth. Commentary on the introduction of an African American character and how the writers who, with no ill intentions, managed to conceive the worst racist stereotypes imaginable.
Duration:00:16:12
The Superman Radio Podcast #177- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 11
8/15/2025
Barnaby has now officially taken over the Clara M with seemingly good intentions, but Kent isn’t buying it. He decides to play along to discover Barnaby’s real motive.
Duration:00:14:23
The Superman Radio Podcast #176- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 10
8/14/2025
In our last episode, a great story within our main story began in which Limey conducted a mutiny of the Clara M while Jimmy and McTavish sneak to the control room to send a distress signal to nearby ship the San Jose for assistance. But can they get their cry for help out in time? Commentary on yet another exciting story coming out of the main story and how once again everyone wants to try and kill Superman.
Duration:00:15:23
The Superman Radio Podcast #175- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 9
8/13/2025
The Captain is out of commission and the crew, made out of wanted criminals, plans a mutiny in order to take the ship to freedom. Commentary on the great sub-story with Jimmy Olsen now driving the story. Also, the war in Europe is getting much more volatile and frightening.
Duration:00:13:43
The Superman Radio Podcast #174- Last of the Clipper Ships Pt. 8
8/12/2025
When we last checked in, Kent was about to do something drastic to save Captain Hawkins life. Commentary on how the spectacular layering of the B story of the ship in peril meshes perfectly with the main plot.
Duration:00:13:46