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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #79- Trying To Marry Off Peggy Martin Feb 11, 2026

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Liz tries to play matchmaker for Peggy Martin with one of George's clients, but both the client and George think that Liz is going after the guy for herself. The audio is a little challenging but it's a funny episode that survives in the My Favorite Husband library. Commentary on the risque' storyline for 1950 that involves negligees and extra-marital affairs and how these storylines were soon abandoned due to the new moral codes that were adopted for television in 1954.

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #135- The Big Rose Feb 10, 2026

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A mother with four children disappears which leaves her sister to care for the children left behind. However, there's evidence of foul play. Commentary on the precise sound effects in Dragnet and how it gives us tremendous insight into what the visual could be. Interestingly, there was also a sound misdirection with Barney Phillips. Finally, the location of Mulholland Drive which figures into this plot.

The Superman Radio Podcast #762- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 6 Feb 09, 2026

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Poco decides to rocket back to earth to track down Kent or Perry White with the last-ditch effort to find Superman. JR speaks on the fascination with darker stories and horror in the WWII era.

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #18- Death in the Depths Feb 08, 2026

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rA reluctant deep-sea diver who murdered two men believes his next deep dive will end with his death. Commentary, on the meaning of "Eight Bells". Plus, a significant WWII event of this date, the #1 song and movie in America.

The Shadow Radio Podcast #51- Death is Blind Feb 07, 2026

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A doctor experimenting with chemicals in his lab "accidentally" blinds his assistant in a plot to use him to undermine the institution for its stock. Commentary on who Blue Coal's John Barclay really is. Plus , the origin of the Shadow theme song.

The Suspense Radio Podcast #281- Sorry, Wrong Number (11/18/48) Feb 06, 2026

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Agnes Moorehead makes her fourth appearance on Suspense in the most famous radio play ever written about a bedridden woman who overhears a telephone conversation plotting somebody's murder...hers! JR speaks on Moorehead, the film version of this script and why this is considered a masterpiece in suspense.

The Superman Radio Podcast #761- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 5 Feb 05, 2026

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Jimmy and Anthar are imprisoned by Zaram awaiting trial while Kent investigates where Utopia is if it even exists. JR speaks on the lack of popularoty of the rhyming Poco character.

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #78- Liz' Birthday Feb 04, 2026

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When George forgets Liz's birthday, Liz sends an anonymous reminder through Mr. Atterbury, only for George to think it's his mother's birthday instead. Commentary on exceptional audio quality of the episode, guest actress GeGe Pearson, and the tremendous comedic pacing of this very funny script.

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #134- The Big Border Feb 03, 2026

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Two convicts escape from San Quentin. They're armed and begin a crime wave of hold-ups. The trail leads to Mexico via San Diego as they vow never to be taken alive. Commentary on San Diego Chief of Police Adam E Jansen who is credited as a contributor to this story line. Plus commentary on guest star Whitfield Connor.

The Superman Radio Podcast #760- The Mystery of the Lost Planet Pt. 4 Feb 02, 2026

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Jimmy is in trouble on Utopia and Kent is finally figuring it out back on earth. JR speaks on George Reeves quitting The Adventures of Superman after season 2.

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