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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!
1315 Episodes
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At the subway collecting samples of broken concrete for the Planet’s investigation, Jimmy is abducted by a bunch of men in front of Lois and whisked away in an escape car.  Commentary on the demise of New York's El trains.
A man who was brought back to life finds he has the uncanny ability to see the truth in others and cannot lie about it no matter what the deception.  Commentary on accidents on a movie set including star tonight Brian Donlevy. Plus, tragedy on the movie Rust.
Superman works to clear the names of the boys who were first beaten and then framed for taking bribes thanks to Knights of the White Carnation.  JR comments on how fate plays into the lives of Superman's pals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With the newspaper clipping of the latest robbery as now Superman and Batman’s only clue in finding Robin, Jonesy carries Robin’s unconscious body at the foot of the building as he prepares to silence him once and for all.  JR comments on the end of the season and what's to come.
Superman and Batman feel completely helpless upon finding Spider’s place completely empty with no trace of Robin whatsoever.  Spider, who has no other choice, is planning to kill Robin.  JR speaks on the recent controversy over the Superman franchise.
As Kent and Wayne are close to figuring out who the real Monkey Burglar is, Spider is planning one last job to pin on Robin.  But this could be the end for both Robin and Billy, who is the real Monkey Burglar.  JR comments on Radio Retropolis.
Using the gymnastic medal, they’re only clue, they found ten boys who won the award and are positive ONE will be revealed as the Monkey Burglar. The audio for this episode is very rough at best but you can still hear what’s going on and follow the adventure.  JR speaks on the two big issues Batman faces in this episode
Just when all hope was lost in not only catching the Monkey Burglar but in finding Robin, Kent makes the discovery of a gymnastic medal they believe belongs to the real Monkey Burglar.  JR comments on the continuing  problem with Batman in this serial.
The trap Kent had planned using Robin as bait backfired when the Spider and Jonesy intercepted those plans and kidnapped both Robin and Jimmy Olsen.  JR comments on the tribute paid to Superman by the National Conference of Christians and Jews and the problems they faced throughout the years.
Clark Kent gets Henderson to agree to release Robin for 48 hours in his custody to bait a trap for the real Monkey Burglar.  But someone else is wise to Kent’s plan.  JR comemnts on an Adventures of Superman television episode similar to this story.
As Robin was identified by the victim as the Monkey Burglar including the fact that he could not provide an alibi without giving up his identity as Dick Grayson, Inspector Henderson decides to detain Robin for 48 hours while he builds a case against him.  JR comments on the tribute to Superman from Radio Mirror Magazine.
Kent, Batman and especially young Robin were stunned when Inspector Henderson identified the Monkey Burglar as…Robin.  Jr comments on the big faux pas in this episode.
A new mystery begins as Perry White frantically tells Kent there is a new kind of acrobatic criminal who appears to scale tall buildings and rob very wealthy people.  JR speaks on the need for Batman in this episode.
Superman subverts Uncle Ed’s small plane carrying the dry ice that forces rain clouds to empty before hitting Freeville and commands the pilots instead to fly to Abner’s cabin where, unbeknownst to Superman, Lois and Abner are about to be killed.  Commentary on what makes a good serial and the one trait  about villains you will always find.
With Lois and Abner’s lives in peril, Superman is many miles away but makes a startling discovery that may solve this mystery once and for all.  JR comments on why the writers chose a certain course of action from Superman instead of something more dramatic.
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