Radio Retropolis
Summary: A network of podcasts under several genres relating to the retro pop culture field and how these features are relevant to everyone today. Retro doesn't mean old. It's about a style and a vibe that gives you your passion. These podcasts will consist of classic radio dramas and commentary from Jim Romanovich, blogs, new interviews from individuals who contributed to the pop culture experience, and high-end audio documentaries.
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Podcasts:
The Atom Man, known publicly as Henry Miller, applies for a job with the Daily Planet in order to be closest to the people who know Superman best. Commentary on Atom Man portrayer Mason Adams.
A man tries to help his sister out of a possible murder rap by moving the dead body of her abusive husband to place where no one would find it. Commentary on the weak script which sounded more like a comedy. Plus the unusual life of actor Robert Cummings-health nut and meth addict.
After a woman and her husband capsize in a small boat in which the husband dies, the woman now has terrifying dreams of her husband coming back to take her with him. Commentary on the story structure misfire of this episode. Plus commentary on the film Mrs. Danvers.
A stranger in the park correctly predicts that a man he is talking to will get $10,000 before the end of the evening. The man does receive the 10,000 along with an unexpected warning. Commentary on the common headache remedy Bromo-Seltzer which later revealed to be toxic.
The Atom Man, under his secret identity of Henry Miller, heads to Metropolis to find Superman and destroy him. Meanwhile, Superman is desperately trying to find a solution against the lethal components of Kryptonite. Commentary on the contrasts of the 1950 Atom Man Vs. Superman movie serial and this radio serial.
Teufel’s experiment took a positive turn when young Milch awakens as the super energized Atom Man who comes into his realization of his superpower and his quest to kill all those who oppose the Nazi regime-especially his new archenemy Superman. Commentary on this history making episode in which America's newfound nationalism led to its paranoia that Communism was lurking in every corner.
The son of a cop has become a dope addict and Friday goes undercover to bust the head man in the operation. Commentary on the series Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator and series star William Gargan.
Der Teufel has now injected the dissolved Kryptonite into Milch’s son who has volunteered for the experiment. Superman, unable to locate Teufel heads back to Metropolis to meet with a scientist to help him fight against what could be his most lethal opponent. Commentary on a recent article on DC Comics admitting that Superman is its most UNETHICAL hero. Is he?
A nightclub singer is offered a lucrative gig in an Argentinian club if she will sing a certain song at a designated time every night. Commentary on the incredible Lena Horne who starred tonight in a rare performance in which an African American female character given equal if not greater status than her male co-lead considering this was 1944 considering this was 1944, just 5 years after Gone with the Wind.
An archaeologist living in the Orient is convinced a Burmese goddess is trying to kill him after several near-death experiences. Lamont, who has his own special background in the Orient, investigates. Commentary on the civil unrest in Burma (now Myanmar). Plus, the number 1 song on this day!
A judge who just sentenced a man to death for a crime of passion soon understands that passion when he is faced with that same decision. Commentary on what may be the real reason older men go for younger women which seems to explain our main character's rash actions.
Professor Milch and Der Teufel are very close to creating their Atom Man as Sgt. Nelson, wounded, calls in for backup. Commentary on the many different characters actors voice in this serial.
Professor Milch, at the directive of Der Teufel, must dissolve the Kryptonite in order to create an Atom Man. Commentary on a new character in this episode for Superman actor Bud Collyer.
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.
As Teufel and Professor Milch make the preparations for the Atom Man, Kent and Col. Greely arrive in Berlin to meet with the Russian police. Commentary on the short love fest between the US and Russia in which the Cold War was only two years away.
