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The Suspense Radio Podcast #276- Night Cry (10/7/48) Dec 12, 2025

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Ray Milland stars as an old-time, highly successful officer who has trouble adapting to modern police methods. In pursuit, he accidentally kills an innocent suspect and is faced with trying to cover-up his misdeed. JR speaks on star Ray Miland and the comparisons of this episodes connection to Death of a Salesman.

The Superman Radio Podcast #751- The Man Without A Face Pt. 11 Dec 11, 2025

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Superman and Bucky are shocked and dismayed by the disappearance of Bucky's father's letter naming all those who oppose the World Peace Organization. So, they fly back to France to get answers. JR speaks on how the comics enlisted Superman in the war effort. Plus, the racial bias displayed through Superman propoganda towards Japanese-Americans.

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #81- Christmas Card Pictures (12/16/50) Dec 10, 2025

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Liz and George have their pictures taken for their Christmas cards, but then can't agree on which shot to use. Commentary on why I Love Lucy only did one holiday episode, plus we look at series sponsor Sanka.

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #129- The Big Phone Call Dec 09, 2025

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A jewelry salesman is slugged and robbed of 20-thousand dollars in precious stone. Friday knows who did it. He just needs to prove it. Commentary on the brilliant writing and performances and why this is a standout episode. Plus, a rare Jack Webb blooper and the long, difficult road transitioning to television.

The Superman Radio Podcast #750- The Man Without A Face Pt. 10 Dec 08, 2025

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Superman and Bucky arrive at the former concentration camp where Bucky buried his father's letter to keep the Nazis from finding it only to discover it is now gone. JR comments on his personal experience while visiting the concentration camp in Dachau.

The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #12- Death is a Joker Dec 07, 2025

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Peter Lorre here plays an unattractive comedian in love from afar with his best friend's fiancé, and through an odd series of circumstances involving murder, with a twist, that leads him to act in a way he would never have otherwise contemplated. In this version, the man who introduces our host Raymond just happens to be Peter Lorre. Commentary on the dramatic twists upon twists in this episode.

The Shadow Radio Podcast #45- Death Stalks the Shadow Dec 06, 2025

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A convict on death row asks to see The Shadow before he goes to the chair. He confesses how his crooked lawyer is planning an insurance scam. The Shadow goes after the attorney, but becomes trapped by an electric photo beam in a death chamber. Commentary on Johnstone's performance so far and the fact that this version of The Shadow tries to distance itself from the Welles' version.

The Suspense Radio Podcast #275- The Man Who Wanted To Be Edward G. Robinson (9/30/48) Dec 05, 2025

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Edward G. Robinson plays a man named Homer J. Hubbard who wants to solve a really, really big problem and believes the only way he can solve it is if he was...Edward G. Robinson! JR comments on the star himself and the process of recording dual roles with one actor at that time.

The Superman Radio Podcast #749- The Man Without A Face Pt. 9 Dec 04, 2025

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Bucky, who was close to being drowned, decided to stall his fate by agreeing to reveal what the man without a face wants to know. In the meantime, Superman races along the French coast upon getting his tip in Germany to where young Bucky might be. JR comments on how the US alliance with Russia was coming to an end.

The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #74- Liz Becomes a Sculptress Dec 03, 2025

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Liz decides that she needs a hobby, and the proprietor of the local arts & crafts store convinces her she's a natural artistic genius when it comes to sculpting clay. Special podcast where all commercials were left in including a special recipe for Jello Mincemeat.

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