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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!

Latest episodes

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The Superman Radio Podcast #797- Superman vs. Kryptonite Pt. 16

Lattimer and Marsh get the worse news possible as a revitalized Superman, who doesn't remember who he is, is out on his own after Gus' blunder in losing the Kryptonite. 

Nov 9
15 min

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #40 - The Wailing Wall

Boris Karloff is back as a man who murders his wife and buries her behind a wall in the house. When he hears moans from the behind that wall, he's afraid her ghost will a

Nov 8
33 min

The Shadow Radio Podcast #88- Murderer's Vanity

A son believes his stepfather had his mother murdered for her money, but Cranston thinks there is another factor at work. JR speaks on the great plot twist of this episod

Nov 7
28 min

The Suspense Radio Podcast #304- The Lie (4/28/49)

Mickey Rooney debuts as a hot-headed, hard-drinking college dropout who returns home to find his stepmother murdered thinking his estranged father did the crime, so he co

Nov 6
47 min

The Superman Radio Podcast #796- Superman vs. Kryptonite Pt. 15

The return of Candy Meyers who joins the gang in the search for the missing Clark Kent.  JR speaks on the appearances of Candy Meyers on radio and television and why his

Nov 5
15 min

The Father Knows Best Radio Podcast #7- Time for a New Car

Jim thinks the family car is still good as new – before tapping it and knocking the fender off! JR reviews the episode.

Nov 4
29 min

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #187- The Big Compulsion

A lunatic has been making false police calls in which one has caused a serious accident. Commentary on this new form of camera and film that instantly develops-The Polaro

Nov 3
30 min

The Superman Radio Podcast #795- Superman vs. Kryptonite Pt. 14

Lattimer calls in a Dr. Marsh, a Nazi scientist who owes Lattimer his freedom from war crimes, and has the answer to neutralize Superman forever. JR speaks on what made f

Nov 2
15 min

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #39 - The Corridor of Doom

Boris Karloff plays a man who wakes up in a strange hospital after a surgery and is prescribed a certain medicine that gives him bizarre terrifying dreams of walking down

Nov 1
35 min

Radio Retropolis Presents -Mercury Theatre's Dracula

In 1938 , Orson Welles Mercury Theatre on the Air created this most faithful version of Bram Stoker's novel beautifully adapted from the diary format of the book to an au

Nov 1
1 h 10 min

The Shadow Radio Podcast #87- The Laughing Corpse

A mad chemist is targeting his former associates with a deadly poison that induces laughter before death.  Commentary on why many Shadow historians believe this episode s

Oct 31
34 min

The Day That Panicked America: The War of the Worlds Scandal

This program examines the frailty of the world in 1938, its real horrors, and the fallout of Welles popularity in which he never recovered. The real horror of the 1930's

Oct 31
48 min

The Suspense Radio Podcast #303- The Copper Tea Strainer (4/21/49)

Betty Grable, in her debut appearance, plays a bitter, aging model trapped by a controlling mother destroying her chances at a normal, independent life.  JR speaks on the

Oct 30
41 min

The Superman Radio Podcast #794- Superman vs. Kryptonite Pt. 13

Batman's life hangs in the balance as Lattimer shoots down the bat-plane and Batman has not yet ejected himself from the falling damaged craft. JR speaks on Batman actor

Oct 29
16 min

The Father Knows Best Radio Podcast #18- A Spooky Cemetery

On their way home from a Halloween party, Jim gets lost taking a shortcut and runs out of gas...right next to an abandoned farmhouse and cemetery.  JR commentary to follo

Oct 28
34 min

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #186- The Big Chet

A pair of hold up men have been staging a series of robberies in the city. Friday and Smith know what they look like and their method of operation.  But they may need one

Oct 27
30 min

The Superman Radio Podcast #793- Superman vs. Kryptonite Pt. 12

Superman, who has complete amnesia, is arrested and locked up for vagrancy in Gainesville with everybody hot on the trail to find him-including George Lattimer.  JR speak

Oct 26
14 min

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #38 - Till Death Do Us Part

Two newlyweds are on the run after they witness one gruesome murder and another they may have inadvertently caused.  Commentary on what would have made this story better.

Oct 25
30 min

Dark Shadows Into The Light #9-Roger Davis "Solitary Man Pt. 2"

Roger Davis is a leading man like no other. He is imaginative, very intelligent, and extremely well-spoken. On Dark Shadows he played Vicky Winters' soulmate Peter Bradfo

Oct 24
1 h 03 min

Dark Shadows Into The Light #9-Roger Davis "Solitary Man Pt. 1"

Roger Davis is a leading man like no other. With his down home demeanor and devilish charm, he is an actor, producer and voice-over artist, who is most remembered for tak

Oct 24
1 h 04 min

Chart positions

Where Radio Retropolis ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 9, 2026).

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Fantastic selection of shows, great host who adds interesting information about the episode history, actors, or other related content. He keeps it interesting but light, just the right amount of accompanying info.

phxross · Apr 2021

I really enjoy listening to the old shadow episodes. This recent run featuring Orson and Agnes Moorhead was a special treat. The host is smart and well informed. Just fantastic!

lojjl77 · Sep 2018

This is the best retro radio podcast hands down! The sound quality is excellent, and post episode commentary is a nice touch.

JHW DISNEY · May 2018

Just discovered this as I was looking for some new podcatss to listen to. This is really cool & interesting. Vintage programming from another era & certainly unique in that perspective but what really drew me in are the excellent Dark Shadow episodes. Fantatsic interviews, analysis, & coverage of the classic gothic sopa opera from the 60's. If your a fan of the original Dark Shadows TV show this is a must listen.

Klaus' cousin · Jul 2016

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