Radio Retropolis

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1. The Dragnet Radio Podcast #175- The Big String from Radio Retropolis

   Aug 4, 202632 min

   The wife of a college professor has been kidnapped from her home. They are demanding $10,000 in cash. Commentary on how a suggested direction in the plot line could have made for a better story.

2. The Superman Radio Podcast #249- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 6 from Radio Retropolis

   Aug 3, 202614 min

   Last time, Jimmy discovered the football team's cook dropping something into their meal and went to get Kent to tell him what he saw. Upon returning to the kitchen, the cook was gone. Commentary on Clark's constantly tipping his hand that he was Superman.

3. The Superman Radio Podcast #248- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 5 from Radio Retropolis

   Aug 2, 202614 min

   Last time, Superman broke into Quincy's office to get a look at that will to see who could have ulterior motives, yet when he reaches the safe he has been caught by someone in the shadows. Commentary on the not so nice Superman in this episode.

4. The Superman Radio Podcast #247- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 4 from Radio Retropolis

   Aug 1, 202616 min

   As Clark and Jimmy visit the lab where the test animals are stored, Jimmy decides to check on the big gorilla they've got in which he lets out a big cry for help with Clark racing to reach him not knowing the danger that lies ahead. Commentary on the connection between Superman and John Carter of Mars that helped Siegel and Schuster with one major character element in creating Superman.

5. The Dragnet Radio Podcast #174- The Big Small from Radio Retropolis

   Aug 1, 202630 min

   A little old lady check forger is plaguing the city, but there's more to the old lady than meets the eye. Commentary on the difference in writing style between original Dragnet writer James Moser and current writer John Robinson, aka Jack Webb.

6. The Superman Radio Podcast #246- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 3 from Radio Retropolis

   Jul 31, 202615 min

   Clark must find a way to protect the football team so the team can go to the Rose Bowl and the money is granted for a cure for infantile paralysis. Commentary on the history of the Rose Bowl with special attention to the year of this broadcast.

7. The Superman Radio Podcast #245- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 2 from Radio Retropolis

   Jul 30, 202615 min

   All 30 players of the Metropolis Football Team collapsed with no motive or explanation in site although Clark is quick to assume that poison of some kind must be involved. A look at the history of infantile paralysis (which is the story point for this series) better known under it's common name, polio.

8. The Dragnet Radio Podcast #173- The Big Mask Pt. 2 from Radio Retropolis

   Jul 30, 202630 min

   For the past six months the managers of large markets have been the victims of an elderly holdup man. The suspect they had in custody in part one, was not the guy. Commentary on how this episode was somewhat ridiculous and off point. Also actor, Ralph Moody.

9. The Superman Radio Podcast #244- Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Pt. 1 from Radio Retropolis

   Jul 29, 202614 min

   Clark and Lois cover the Metropolis Football game for the Daily Planet when Clark notices the players are collapsing on the field. Commentary on Clark and Lois' relationship.

10. The Superman Radio Podcast #244- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 16 from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 28, 202616 min

    Duke Renard learns that Clark and Perry escaped the fire and now makes plans to do away with Bensen's car by rigging the drawbridge. Kent plans to be in the sheriff's car disguised as a deputy but has no clue what's coming up or that the time to leave was switched earlier. Commentary on the disappointment in the big villain here as we compare this person to a similar villain in Dragnet.

11. The Dragnet Radio Podcast #172- The Big Mask Pt. 1 from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 28, 202636 min

    A middle-aged robber wearing a black mask has hit a string of supermarkets with one locking the market employees in the deep freezer! Also, a rare and final interview with NBC announcer Bill Roddy who was Jack Webb's roommate early in their careers.

12. The Superman Radio Podcast #242- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 15 from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 27, 202613 min

    The last we heard, Kent as Superman saved Perry White from the burning building set by Renard to kill them both. Will Kent be able to intercept Renard's plan of murder in time? Commentary on the continuing wavering belief in Superman from characters in the story.

13. The Superman Radio Podcast #241- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 14 from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 26, 202614 min

    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.

14. The Superman Radio Podcast #240- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 13 from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 25, 202614 min

    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.

15. The Dragnet Radio Podcast #171- The Big Eavesdrop from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 25, 202631 min

    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!

16. The Superman Radio Podcast #239- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 12 from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 24, 202613 min

    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.

17. The Superman Radio Podcast #238- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 11 from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 23, 202614 min

    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.

18. The Dragnet Radio Podcast #170- The Big Mole from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 23, 202631 min

    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.

19. The Superman Radio Podcast #237- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 10 from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 22, 202614 min

    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.

20. The Superman Radio Podcast #236- Dr. Roebling and the Voice Machine Pt. 9 from Radio Retropolis

    Jul 21, 202613 min

    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?