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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #65- Spring Cleaning Oct 01, 2025

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Liz sends George an anonymous love letter that she wrote to him during his bachelor days, and he thinks it's from his secretary, Gladys. Commentary on whether men actually keep love letters and, if they do, are they from their wives or past girlfriends. Also Jim comments on what he found after listening to this episode.

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #119- The Big Affair Sep 30, 2025

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Friday and Romero investigate carefully planned robberies in which the bandit commits brutal attacks on each of the victims. Commentary on guest actors Virginia Gregg and Vic Perrin. Plus, a popular phrase of the 1950's is explained.

The Superman Radio Podcast #730- Knights of the White Carnation Pt. 4 Sep 29, 2025

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Although the four players have been cleared, they are threatened by a new and violent danger. Commentary on top song and radio program of that week.

Dark Shadows Podcasts are BACK! Jun 21, 2023

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DARK SHADOWS: INTO THE LIGHT OUR 12 EPISODE PODCASTS ARE BACK EXCLUSIVELY FOR RADIO RETROPOLIS VIP PATREONS TAKE ME TO DARK SHADOWS NOW!

Twelve exclusive installments celebrating the 50th celebration of the cult classic DARK SHADOWS are now back and are exclusive to Radio Retropolis VIPs!

Series commentary and exclusive, in depth conversations with those who were there with answers to questions you have always wanted to know. We highlight the revealing secrets behind this amazing television phenomenon!

Never before has such a revealing, extremely candid conversation with the stars of Dark Shadows been done. Relive some of the great moments one more time including:

*Why John Karlen felt Dark Shadows was a mistake in his career.

*Mitch Ryan's confessions on his alcoholism and being fired

*David Selby's last moments with Dan Curtis

*Lara Parker's admission that Humbert Allen Astredo was influential to her role.

*Roger Davis finally addresses the controversy with Joan Bennett.

*Kathryn Leigh Scott on being Josette and sharing the mania around the series.

*Jerry Lacy reveals how he created Reverend Trask and whether he was the true villain.

*Dan Curtis curator Jim Pierson shares behind the scenes info on the Dark Shadows empire.

RADIO RETROPOLIS CONCLUDES FIFTH SEASON! Jun 01, 2020

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Thanks very much for giving us five wonderful seasons. It's hard to believe we have achieved that milestone as we are just getting started!

As we are now on hiatus until September 14, 2020, look for some special encore podcasts for the summer that we will make available once again we're sure you'll enjoy. Plus, enjoy all of Season Five's podcasts you haven't had time to listen to yet.

Then, join us again this September for all new podcasts on returning series such as Dragnet, The Shadow, Suspense, Inner Sanctum and Superman as well as some special surprises throughout the season.

Interview w/Jim Romanovich on KFI AM640 Los Angeles 1pm PDT today! Aug 03, 2017

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I did an interview on what I do with Radio Retropolis with tech guru Marc Saltzman for his national radio show Tech Talk on Radio America. Also Canada too. In Los Angeles, it airs on AM640 KFI at 1pm Pacific today just 40 minutes from now.-Jim Romanovich

RADIO RETROPOLIS NOW ON IHEART RADIO!! Mar 31, 2016

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http://www.iheart.com/show/53-Radio-Retropolis/

WHO SHOT THE DAYTIME SOAP RAW EPS 1-4 Dec 24, 2015

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For the holidays, enjoy a binge of the the first 4 episodes of WHO SHOT THE DAYTIME SOAP RAW through January 1, 2016 that are now available

Ep #1-OJ Simpson Versus The Daytime Soap

The OJ Simpson Bronco chase and subsequent trial forever changed the face of television programming-especially the daytime soap which suffered the most.

Who Shot The Daytime Soap Raw-#2 The Aftermath Pt 1 and Pt 2

Daytime soaps pick up the pieces, some to desperate lengths, to get viewers back. But the die was cast and it was survival of the fittest.

Who Shot The Daytime Soap Raw #3-Black Thursday

ABC decides to cancel both All My Children and One Life To Live on the same day which seemed to be the final straw on the life of daytime soaps. But did ABC underestimate the power of the viewer? Exclusive interviews with deep reflection and insight from those who were there. Don’t miss these special extended interviews from Julie Hanan Carruthers, Susan Lucci and Alicia Minshew.

Who Shot The Daytime Soap Raw #4-Michael Muhney, The Dark Prince

One of daytime's most powerful and controversial actors candidly chats about his humble beginnings, being an actor, his approach to Adam Newman, activism in the Academy, and working with Eric Braeden. Recorded in 2013 shortly before his final day on Y&R.

Who Shot The Daytime Soap Raw #3-Black Thursday Dec 20, 2015

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