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The Superman Radio Podcast #780- The Phantom of the Sea Pt. 11 Apr 13, 2026

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Lois and Horatio are minutes away from death sealed in the submarine at the bottom of the sea just as Superman spots the flare signal sent by Horatio. Will he get there in time? JR counts down "The 13 Things You Might Not Know from the The Adventures of Superman Radio Show" compiled by 13thdimension.com. Plus, JR comments on the limits of Superman's strength as heard in this episode.

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #27 - Death Across the Board Apr 12, 2026

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A man stumbles into a pawn shop, where he sees a decrepit old man playing chess. Unbeknownst to him, the old man is a sociopath playing with real human lives where murder is the win. Commentary on the legendary Cold War chess match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky in 1972 in Iceland. Plus actors Raymond Massey and Jackson Beck.

The Shadow Radio Podcast #60- Prelude to Terror Apr 11, 2026

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A mobster plunges the city into darkness for one night by planting explosive light bulbs everywhere. Once darkness falls he plans a personal reign of terror. Commentary on the contentious relationship Lamont Cranston has with Commissioner Weston which is a new dynamic the writers are trying out. Also discussed is the lack of the Shadow himself in recent episodes being used only when absolutely necessary.

The Suspense Radio Podcast #290- If The Dead Could Talk (1/20/49) Apr 10, 2026

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A high-flying circus trapeze act featuring a man, his best friend, and the woman they both love. One man decides to kill his friend and rival during their performance—in front of thousands of people—making it look like a tragic accident. JR speaks on "haunted" star Dana Andrews chilling performance and how this plotline resembles a recurring theme on Suspense.

The Superman Radio Podcast #779- The Phantom of the Sea Pt. 10 Apr 09, 2026

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Frustrated that Superman cannot find Lois and Horatio, he flies back to the inn hoping they would be there. But before giving up his search for good, he spots a small fishing trawler that may provide more clues to Lois, Horatio, and the sea monster. JR speaks on recent spocial media comments about the Superman radio series.

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #89- The Misunderstanding of the Black Eye Apr 08, 2026

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The Atterburys overhear the Coopers in what they believe is a violent argument. Their suspicions are confirmed when Liz appears with a fresh black eye. Commentary on the Rule of Three in Comedy that all the great comedies have used and still use to this day.

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #143- The Big Shakedown Apr 07, 2026

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An informant notifies the LAPD about an extortion racket going on in the area by what victims claim is by a police officer. Commentary on assailants who faked being the police in order to commit the the most heinous attacks.

The Superman Radio Podcast #778- The Phantom of the Sea Pt. 9 Apr 06, 2026

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Superman is now aware that Horatio and Lois are missing. In the meantime, Barnaby decides at gunpoint to put them in the belly of that monster. JR speaks on the uniqueness of Superman's Golden Age.

The Shadow Radio Podcast #59- Valley of the Living Dead Apr 04, 2026

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Lamont and Margo fly to an isolated valley and soon discover that the villagers act like zombies due to a mad man who rules over them. Commentary on the relevance of this episode's theme with Hitler's speech to the Reichstag on January 30, 1939-just 8 days after this broadcast. We also pay tribute to Shadow announcer Ken Roberts.

The Suspense Radio Podcast #289- The Too Perfect Alibi (1/13/49) Apr 03, 2026

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Danny Kaye plays against his lighthearted type as a man who plots the murder of his rival to win his woman by creating the perfect alibi. JR speaks on the complex personality of Kaye as well as controversies in his life.

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