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The Shadow Radio Podcast #53- Murder in E Flat Feb 21, 2026

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A mad musician threatens the city with his, "Symphony of Silence in E-flat" in which hidden bombs explode at a loud noise. Commentary on the brilliant last few minutes of the episode plus the significance of E Flat in heavy metal music.

The Suspense Radio Podcast #283- The Hands of Mr. Ottermole (12/2/48) Feb 20, 2026

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Regarded as the best mystery story of all time by the Mystery Writers of America, tonight's episode features a police sergeant, a newspaper reporter and an elusive serial killer who seems to elude both men. JR speaks on the twist that alarmed audiences at that time. Plus stars Claude Rains and Vincent Price.

The Superman Radio Podcast #765- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 9 Feb 19, 2026

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Superman finally arrives safely on Utopia to rescue Jimmy but is faced with a heavy gravitational pull from the planet that renders him unable to move. JR speaks on the two major pop culture genres that emerged in the postwar 1940s.

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #80- Trying to Cash the Prize Check Feb 18, 2026

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Liz goes on the radio quiz show, "Everybody Wins," and wins a check for $500, but she only gets to keep it if she can cash it within 25 minutes, and the banks are closed. Commentary on the continuity of the plot line. Also we celebrate the gentle humor of guest actor Wally Maher who shines in this episode. Plus , we look back at a classic scene between Lucille Ball and Wally Maher in the episode Vacation Time in which Lucy flubs her line which evokes a huge audience laugh and breaks up Maher.

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #136- The Big Streetcar Feb 17, 2026

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A man is shot and critically wounded in the street of a residential neighborhood. His assailant is unknown and nowhere to be found. Commentary on Barney Phillips as Ed Jacobs taking glee in Friday missing dinner at the diner. Plus, the California State Juvenile Officers Association which is mentioned in tonight's episode. Finally, guest stars Jack Kruschen and Helen Kleeb.

The Superman Radio Podcast #764- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 8 Feb 16, 2026

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Superman, now on Utopia, to save Jimmy from execution finds himself unable to move from the heavy gravitational pull of the planet rendering him completely helpless. JR speaks on how Perry White's blustery disbelief in others related to the children listening which JR compares to a very special episode of The Andy Griffith Show called "Mr. McBeevee".

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #19- No Coffin for the Dead Feb 15, 2026

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Peter Frame was killed in a knife attack leaving another man still alive who vows vengeance on his killer. The only clue is a certain watch charm that belonged to the dead man. Commentary on star Les Tremayne.

The Shadow Radio Podcast #52- Fountain of Death Feb 14, 2026

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A madman kills a scientist who has developed a secret serum for restoring youth. Commentary on the connection in this plot to the real life Nazi genetic experiment called Lebensborn or the Fountain of Life.

The Suspense Radio Podcast #282- The Screaming Woman (11/25/48) Feb 13, 2026

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A young girl believes she hears a woman screaming for help deep underground in the empty lot next door yet no one believes her. JR speaks on star Margaret O'Brien, her lost Oscar, and the controversy that almost resulted in her death on the set of Meet Me in St. Louis.

The Superman Radio Podcast #763- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 7 Feb 12, 2026

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Perry White, Kent and Poco finally meet as Kent tries to understand what this strange rhyming fellow means on this other planet called Utopia with Jimmy there in danger for his life. JR speaks on Superman special guest Rear Admiral Reginald Belknap retired who awards the Superman radio series as The Best Children's program. Plus, what being in space really meant in early 1947 and what was about to come forth later that summer.

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