Superheros – Retro Radio Podcast

AI generated, vintage-style comic book cover titled "The Blue Beetle: The Sea Serpent," described as a two-part adventure. It depicts the Blue Beetle holding a glowing object, staring at a large green sea serpent with glowing eyes emerging from the water near a boat and a pier with two people standing on it. The background shows a full moon and rocky cliffs. A newspaper clipping at the bottom right reads, "Joan Mason Kidnapped!" with a date of June 7, 1940.

The Blue Beetle – The C Serpent (parts one and two). ep15-16, 400607

By Keith September 19, 2026Adventure, Blue BeetleNo Comments

The Blue Beetle investigates a slimy offshore mystery using Dr. Franz's "Poison Detector Ring" and races to save kidnapped reporter Joan Mason in "The Sea Serpent" (Episodes 15 & 16, originally broadcast June 7, 1940).

Close-up of a microphone.

Superman – The Meteor from Krypton (retro249). 430607

By Keith September 3, 2026Adventure, Retro Original, Superman

Due to spotty preservation, this episode is the only surviving record from this particular Superman radio story arc. Sponsored by Kellogg's Pep, Clark Kent struggles with a sudden weakness caused by a mysterious glowing meteor while trying to guard his secret identity from Lois Lane, Perry White, and a persistent doctor.

Badges. night sticks, police officers.

Blue Beetle – Death Rides On Horseback Pt 1 and 2. ep11-12, 400531

By Keith April 25, 2026Adventure, Blue Beetle

Fox Features syndication. "Death Rides On Horseback" Part one. Commercials added locally. A masked horseman has shot six policemen. The Blue Beetle "borrows" a horse and gives chase. A girl…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Murders In Wax. 380724

By Keith June 14, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

At a circus side show, wax figures are on display. The figures are posed in a scene of a recent famous mobster coming to justice, but imagine the shock of…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow (Mutual, Blue Coal) Death House Rescue. ep87, 370926

By Keith February 22, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A man sent to death row is falsely accused, and it's up to the Shadow to set things right.

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – The Mayan Treasure, 3of6. 400816

By Keith November 25, 2023Adventure, Superman

Clark has gone along on an expedition to the jungles of South America where he learned the purpose of the trip isn't to remove artifacts, but the mummy of the…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – The Mayan Treasure, 1of6. 400812

By Keith November 21, 2023Adventure, Superman

Clark Kent is assigned to accompany a famous explorer as he takes a trip to uncover a new find of Mayan artifacts. Clark talks with the major about what they…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – Pillar Of Fire At Graves End, 2of3. 400807

By Keith November 16, 2023Adventure, Superman

Superman. August 7, 1940. Program #77. Mutual net. Commercials added locally. A strange evening with the elder of Gravesend, and then Lois Lane disappears from a locked room! Bud Collyer,…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – Pillar Of Fire At Grays End The Walled City 1of3. 400805

By Keith November 14, 2023Adventure, Superman

Superman. August 5, 1940. Program #76. Mutual net. Commercials added locally. An expedition to "The Pillar of Fire" at Gravesend. A bomb nearly stops Clark Kent and Lois Lane before…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – Happy land Amusement Park, 3of6. 400712

By Keith October 21, 2023Adventure, Superman

The announcer reviews the story thus far. Happy land Amusement Park is opening, but a rival park owner is out to sabotage, and drive happy land out of business. Most…