The Superman Radio Podcast #154-The Black Pearl of Osiris Pt. 9
Radio Retropolis
In our last episode, Tumbleweed Jones just can’t seem to get a break as the whisperer warns Kent that Tumbleweed is still in danger. The episode ended just as Superman was rushing to save him. Commentary on Bud Collyer's career as Superman in his own words.
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #104- The Big Winchester
Radio Retropolis
An elderly man is found dead of an apparent suicide, but Friday and Romero believe evidence points to a murder. Commentary on the age of Joe Friday and still living with his mother. Plus we look at 1950's stereotypes versus those of today.
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The Superman Radio Podcast #153-The Black Pearl of Osiris Pt. 8
Radio Retropolis
Last time, another mysterious stranger entered the scene who only spoke in a whisper yet somehow saved Tumbleweed from Humi’s abduction. So what is the whisperer’s plan?
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The Superman Radio Podcast #152-The Black Pearl of Osiris Pt. 7
Radio Retropolis
In our last episode, Sleepy abducted Tumbleweed for reasons unknown to us at the moment and locked Jimmy in a closet. What does all of this mean? Superman saved Tumbleweed before, but now he’s on his way to the Planet so how will he save him this time? Commentary on the many layers of mystery this serial provides. Plus a look at the year 1941 and how the Superman comics and radio show were going to deal with what was to come.
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #103- The Big Screen
Radio Retropolis
Friday and Romero set up a sting to stop a rash of crooked TV repair men. Commentary on how this episodes treats this new wonder called television. Plus, comments on the real history of television and why 1951, the year of this broadcast, is so instrumental in the decline of radio and the rise of television.
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The Superman Radio Podcast #151-The Black Pearl of Osiris Pt. 6
Radio Retropolis
Tumbleweed and his abductor crash through the parapet into the raging river below as Superman fails to arrive in time to save them from the impact of the crash. Did both survive? Will Superman make it in time in case one or both survived?
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The Superman Radio Podcast #150-The Black Pearl of Osiris Pt. 5
Radio Retropolis
Superman once again saves Miss Wycroft but not before Tumbleweed Jones got a bullet in his leg. At the hospital, Tumbleweed is being visited by a mysterious stranger. Commentary on Radio Retropolis.
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The Superman Radio Podcast #149-The Black Pearl of Osiris Pt. 4
Radio Retropolis
With Kent completely at a loss, he and Tumbleweed Jones investigated the clues and realized the veiled woman in the elevator was the woman who calls herself Sydney Rycroft. What more can we expect from this Egyptian mystery and is the veiled woman a friend or foe? The last time we heard from Tumbleweed and Kent, they were given a street address where answers could be found. Commentary on the stereotype of the Egyptian villain using a cross between a Japanese and German accent as this is 1941.
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #102- The Big Late Script
Radio Retropolis
When a rising young businessman is kidnapped from his home, Friday and Romero are called in to negotiate his release. Commentary on how Dragnet accurately portrays a real kidnapping situation. Plus the significance of this date and the end of WWII.
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The Superman Radio Podcast #148-The Black Pearl of Osiris Pt. 3
Radio Retropolis
In our last episode, Superman saved Miss Sydney Rycroft who strangely told him to tell Kent not to check up on her. But, Kent’s biggest surprise was in Perry’s office where he was introduced to the real Sidney Rycroft-Mr. Sidney Rycroft.
info_outlineThree airplanes flying to Argentina have disappeared, which leads The Shadow to a mad scientist in the Amazon with a serum that makes people older.