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:
A woman claims the new elevator operator in her building is the man she testified against in the murder of her mother years before even though police have informed her that he died two years ago in prison. Commentary on the incredible script from Lucille Fletcher who is best known for the greatest radio drama episode ever written-Sorry, Wrong Number. Plus, star Virginia Bruce
A jewel thief masquerades as a famous actor who is in possession of a priceless jewel known as the Ruby of Karvahl which is also known to have a deadly curse. Commentary on real deadly curses on famous jewels.
A wounded, death row convict escapes and takes refuge at a country home where a mother and her small daughter reside for the summer. He calls for his gang to rescue him but the area is surrounded by police. Commentary on how the cat and mouse scenario fits beautifully in this story. Plus, the similar plot lines in movies such as The Desperate Hours along with the real story behind that film.
Teufel has made his escape to Germany and begins his deadly experiment to build the one weapon that can kill Superman-Atom Man. Commentary on actor Gilbert Mack who played Gottfried, the Hansel & Gretel Deli, and a new role for our Perry White-Julian Noa.
A little old lady check forger is plaguing the city, but there's more to the old lady than meets the eye. Commentary on the difference in writing style between original Dragnet writer James Moser and current writer John Robinson, aka Jack Webb.
Kent and Inspector Henderson investigate a fire at a secret laboratory where they find a murdered Dr. Orlofsky. Kryptonite was discovered in a test tube. Commentary on the Kent/Henderson relationship. Plus, Pep cereal spokesperson Dan McCullough.
A man has been arrested for murder and found guilty for the crime. His wife, Eve, must find the real murderer which proves to be a most dangerous game of cat and mouse with deadly consequences. Commentary on how the adapting of a short story to a radio script can lead to a nonsensical result when you're writing for time and not story. Plus star Nancy Kelly.
Lamont and Margot, while investigating a stolen car ring, witness a hit and run involving one of these stolen cars. When, Lamont starts getting close to the truth, he becomes next on the killer’s list. Commentary on the nice plot twist. Plus, history on this day with pitcher Dizzy Dean.
A timid man with an insanely jealous wife unwittingly gets blackmailed by a young woman after he accidentally kills her husband. Commentary the brilliance of the twists in the story and how fate and destiny can come calling at any time to any one of us.
Der Teufel, in disguise, is on his way to Germany to get his Kryptonite dissolved so it can be used to create an Atom Man to defeat Superman once and for all. Commentary on the darkness with the Nazi connection. Plus, the character Skeeziks as mentioned in the Pep cereal ad and Elspeth Eric as The Black Widow.
For the past six months the managers of large markets have been the victims of an elderly holdup man. The suspect they had in custody in part one, was not the guy. Commentary on how this episode was somewhat ridiculous and off point. Also actor, Ralph Moody.
After escaping near death from the Kryptonite fragment, Superman, as Clark Kent, knows that he must go back to the Black Widow’s apartment for the main particle and destroy it. Commentary on Superman facing his greatest rival.
A man believes he is of royal blood and after meeting a woman to whom he believes he is destined must now find a way to be rid of his current wife whom he believes is a commoner. Commentary on the short story The Rubber Trumpet from which this story is loosely based.
A famous handsome stage actor had his face disfigured in a gruesome accident. Mad with revenge, he seeks out to kill those who were responsible as well as those who have seen him. Commentary on the similarities between this story and the 1935 feature The Raven with Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff.
A warped man has eight fool proof steps to commit the perfect murder which he decides to use in order to steal away the wife of another man. Commentary on how the perfect crime does not exist. Plus, star Berry Kroeger.
