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The Superman Radio Podcast #124- $5 Million Gold Heist Pt. 1

Radio Retropolis

Release Date: 06/25/2025

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Radio Retropolis

In a brand new serial, Perry receives a strange message of piled stones which is an Indian warning of an imminent death followed by an arrow that shatters a water glass.  Is it a threat to Perry’s life…or a plea for help? Commentary on the Comanche Indians as well as Superman'struggle to keep his heroics from being seen.

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A missing boy is returned to his grandfather, but the grandfather believes there is something terribly wrong with his grandson.  Something unrecognizable. Commentary on a softer tone direction plus being fooled as to the identity of the imposter.

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Superman has figured out the hideout where the freight train has been stashed and plans to expose the big boss.  He also discovers the train Jimmy is on will be blown up at Rainbow Bridge.  Commentary on the similarities between this episode and the Superman TV episode Ghost Wolf as well as the accident George Reeves had on set during the episode that changed a major super effect.

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Last time, we learned that Kent exposed the secret of the missing freight trains while Jimmy discovered that Kent never boarded the train as he is not there to meet him.  Commentary on the special effects used during the recording of the Superman episodes.

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Friday goes deep undercover as a dealer looking to expose a drug ring working out of a high-class hotel.  Commentary on Jack Webb playing a tough con with comparisons to his previous series Pat Novak, For Hire.  Plus, a special look at the exceptional use of sound effects in this episode's opening act.

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Last time, Mr. Fortune’s murder has still not been solved although Miss Bailey’s true allegiance to the mysterious crime boss is forcibly thrust upon us as she attempts to kill Superman. But Superman has a new plan to expose the scheme behind the vanishing freight car. Commentary on how Superman plays detective which is a different direction than his usual need as that usually falls on Kent.  Plus, we focus on Superman character actor Billy Nelson.

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Last time, we learned that Kent exposed the secret of the missing freight trains while Jimmy discovers that Kent never boarded the train and is not there to meet him. Commentary on how those who cannot dispose of Superman by regular means still are not marveled by him yet.

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Last time, Mr. Fortune’s murder has still not been solved although Miss Bailey’s true allegiance to the mysterious crime boss is forcibly thrust upon us as she attempts to kill Superman. But Superman has a new plan to expose the scheme behind the vanishing freight car. Commentary on whether Lois Lane is starting to believe in Superman.

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Friday and Romero tackle forgery as someone has been successfully stealing mail and cashing other people’s checks. Commentary on the first use of a comedy routine with Friday and Romero that would be a staple in Dragnet from this point forward.  Plus Harry Morgan talks about the humor in Dragnet as well as his relationship with Jack Webb.

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Kent has discovered that a bank employee is involved in the missing $5 million with another character known only as the boss.  What Kent doesn’t know is that they want to get rid of Lois and him. Commentary is on how Superman manages to intervene in the fate of Lois Lane as a common theme as well as further cementing their bond.

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