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 Shadow Radio Podcast #35- The Mine Hunters
10/4/2025
Lamont and Margo head for Panama to track down a spy ring that's laying mines to disrupt shipping through the canal. Commentary to follow episode.
Duration:00:30:21
The Suspense Radio Podcast #266- The Yellow Wallpaper (7/29/48)
10/3/2025
A great psychological mystery unfolds as an overwhelmed and stressed-out wife is sent to the country by her doctors for a rest cure but becomes fascinated by the yellow wallpaper in the bedroom believing a woman was trapped behind it. JR comments on why Agnes Moorehead is one of the greatest radio stars of the Golden Era. Plus the psychological impact of the original story
Duration:00:34:14
The Superman Radio Podcast #731- Knights of the White Carnation Pt. 5
10/1/2025
Although Clark Kent thwarted Kirby’s attempts at getting the 4 foreign boys off the Metropolis basketball team, Kirby, who has been known to commit murder, decides to go to the next extreme to eliminate them from the team. JR comments on the new 2025 Superman movie.
Duration:00:15:48
The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #65- Spring Cleaning
9/30/2025
Liz sends George an anonymous love letter that she wrote to him during his bachelor days, and he thinks it’s from his secretary, Gladys. Commentary on whether men actually keep love letters and, if they do, are they from their wives or past girlfriends. Also Jim comments on what he found after listening to this episode.
Duration:00:31:42
The Superman Radio Podcast #730- Knights of the White Carnation Pt. 4
9/28/2025
Although the four players have been cleared, they are threatened by a new and violent danger. Commentary on top song and radio program of that week.
Duration:00:15:12
The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #2- The Tell Tale Heart
9/28/2025
Edgar Allen Poe’s classic short story of a man named Simon,a former musician that went tone deaf, who after treatment has exceptional hearing. He meets Oliver, another patient, who was previously blind but now can see. Whereas Simon is filled with love, Oliver wants to spread hate and misery which leads Simon to make a drastic decision to save society. Commentary on Boris Karloff's radio career. Plus, how the real short story from Poe is much different than this broadcast.
Duration:00:35:05
The Shadow Radio Podcast #34- Revenge on the Shadow
9/27/2025
A crime boss, with the help of a Hindu who possesses mind control power plans to kill The Shadow, by kidnapping Margot Lane and "commanding" her to shoot to kill. Commentary to follow episode.
Duration:00:29:18
The Suspense Radio Podcast #265- Deep Into Darkness (7/22/48)
9/26/2025
A wrongly convicted man who served time in prison is bent on revenge for a man he supposedly killed yet is very much alive. JR comments on star Douglas Fairbanks, Jr and new announcer Paul Frees.
Duration:00:34:22
The Superman Radio Podcast #729- Knights of the White Carnation Pt. 3
9/24/2025
Kent quickly put two and two together with Canfield’s murder and the suspension of the players that could be tied into a hate group not knowing that he himself will be on their next hit list. JR speaks on the importance of Jimmy Olsen in the serial.
Duration:00:15:01
The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #64-The Friendship Award
9/23/2025
Liz and Iris make an appearance on a television show celebrating Friendship Week. Their friendship is tested, though, when they discover they've bought the same dress for the occasion. Commentary on the 1953 I Love Lucy episode that adapted this script plus how television nearly killed the movie business had it not been for two very big movements in the cinema that occurred in 1953-the same time as this I Love Lucy episode.
Duration:00:37:42
The Superman Radio Podcast #728- Knights of the White Carnation Pt. 2
9/21/2025
Superman looks to get to the truth in the murder of Charles Canfield while Knights of the White Carnation plot their next move. Commentary on Metropolis' one high school team.
Duration:00:13:53
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