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  The Adventures of Superman - "Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Part-9" (Old Time Radio) 02.10.2026 12min

  The Adventures of Superman presents “Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Part-9,” originally broadcast September 19, 1941. This is episode 252 of the early syndicated transcription series, starring Bud Collyer as Clark Kent and Superman.Clark Kent continues the urgent search for an antidote after Metropolis University’s football team is struck by a mysterious poisoning. As questions surround Dr. Wilson and the investigation reaches beyond Metropolis, the serial’s medical peril and newsroom detective work build toward the next chapter.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:50 Original Broadcast12:30 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Brentwood Mystery" (Old Time Radio) 29.09.2026 11min

  From The Adventures of Superman, “The Brentwood Mystery” originally aired April 1, 1940, as episode 22. Written by George Ludlum, this opening chapter of the “Emerald of the Incas” serial features Bud Collyer as Superman/Clark Kent, alongside Marjorie Anderson, Ned Wever, and Arthur Vinton.When Elsie Beecham becomes worried by the unexplained silence of her father, explorer and scientist Dr. George Haven Beecham, Clark Kent helps investigate. Their search leads from the Daily Planet to the secluded Stonehouse estate in Brentwood, where locked gates, an electrified fence, and hostile dogs suggest that someone wants visitors kept away.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:47 Original Broadcast11:00 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "A Mystery for Superman Part-3" (Old Time Radio) 27.09.2026 12min

  The Adventures of Superman presents “A Mystery for Superman Part-3,” originally broadcast March 4, 1942. This chapter is part of the five-part serial from the program’s original transcribed-syndication run.Clark Kent finds himself caught in an increasingly puzzling situation at the Daily Planet after disregarding Perry White’s orders and receiving further instructions. When Lois Lane arrives in Clark’s office immediately after he has spoken with her by telephone, the mystery deepens. Bud Collyer stars as Clark Kent/Superman, with Joan Alexander as Lois Lane and Julian Noa as Perry White.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:39 Original Broadcast12:40 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Ghost Car Part-7" (Old Time Radio) 25.09.2026 15min

  The Adventures of Superman — “The Ghost Car Part-7,” originally broadcast April 11, 1945. This 15-minute chapter is part of the nine-part 1945 “Ghost Car” serial heard on the Mutual Broadcasting System and sponsored by Kellogg’s Pep.At Happylands Farms, Jimmy Olsen and Alfredo the Gaucho have disappeared, leaving Clark Kent and Lois Lane to pursue the clues and keep the urgent investigation moving. Bud Collyer stars as Superman/Clark Kent, with Joan Alexander as Lois Lane and Jackie Kelk as Jimmy Olsen.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:47 Original Broadcast15:13 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Mystery of the Golden Nail Part-4" (Old Time Radio) 22.09.2026 14min

  From The Adventures of Superman, “The Mystery of the Golden Nail Part-4” originally aired on March 21, 1945. In this chapter of the 12-part serial, Bud Collyer stars as Superman, with Jackie Kelk as Jimmy Olsen.Jimmy and Beany face immediate peril when their car sinks in a lake, drawing Superman into a fast-moving mystery involving suspicious activity and solid-gold nails. Originally heard on the Mutual Broadcasting System with Kellogg’s Pep sponsorship, this installment advances the larger March 1945 adventure.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:37 Original Broadcast14:00 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Ghost Car Part-3" (Old Time Radio) 20.09.2026 13min

  The Adventures of Superman presents “The Ghost Car Part-3,” originally broadcast February 13, 1942. This installment is the third chapter of an eight-part serial.Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen continue their investigation into a mysterious automobile and a troubling series of accidents along the road to the Bar-O Ranch. With only three days to untangle the danger facing the ranch and its visitors, Kent presses forward in this suspenseful rural-road mystery. Bud Collyer stars as Superman/Clark Kent, with Joan Alexander as Lois Lane and Jackie Kelk as Jimmy Olsen.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:43 Original Broadcast12:54 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "Mystery in Arabia Part-8" (Old Time Radio) 18.09.2026 15min

  Old Time Retro Radio presents The Adventures of Superman: “Mystery in Arabia Part-8,” originally broadcast on the Mutual Broadcasting System on October 8, 1942. This is the eighth chapter of the ten-part 1942 serial, starring Bud Collyer as Superman/Clark Kent, Joan Alexander as Lois Lane, and Jackie Kelk as Jimmy Olsen.In this suspenseful mid-serial installment, Superman, Lois, and Jimmy remain caught up in the unresolved Mystery in Arabia. As the case tightens, even a thug faces an unexpected moment of realization—but the larger mystery is far from settled.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:35 Original Broadcast15:15 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Part-2" (Old Time Radio) 15.09.2026 12min

  Old Time Retro Radio presents The Adventures of Superman, “Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Part-2,” originally broadcast September 3, 1941. This installment is part two of a 15-chapter serial from the Mutual Radio Network, starring Bud Collyer as Clark Kent/Superman and Joan Alexander as Lois Lane.At Metropolis University, Clark Kent discovers that the football team’s mysterious illness could jeopardize more than the season. An undefeated record may unlock vital Richards estate funding for Professor Nelson’s infantile-paralysis research, giving Clark reason to investigate who might profit from the university’s failure.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:56 Original Broadcast12:34 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Dead Voice Part-9" (Old Time Radio) 13.09.2026 15min

  The Adventures of Superman presents “The Dead Voice Part-9,” originally broadcast October 8, 1946. This is the ninth chapter of a 15-part Superman-Batman serial, produced by Robert Maxwell for the Mutual Broadcasting System.With Robin missing, Superman and Batman pursue a tense new lead involving the uneasy Willie and a message said to be from their vanished young partner. Bud Collyer stars as Superman, with Matt Crowley as Batman and Jackson Beck as Willie.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:46 Original Broadcast15:17 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "Mystery in Arabia Part-6" (Old Time Radio) 11.09.2026 15min

  Old Time Retro Radio presents The Adventures of Superman: “Mystery in Arabia Part-6,” originally broadcast October 6, 1942. This installment is part of the 10-part “Mystery in Arabia” serial from the Mutual Broadcasting System’s 1942 revival of the series.With Lois Lane and Sir Mycroft Bittersweet missing, Superman follows a troubling trail that leads to a fortune teller and a mysterious figure in a red fez. Bud Collyer stars as Superman in this Arabian-set adventure, directed during the Mutual revival period by George Lowther.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:38 Original Broadcast15:18 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Mystery of the Dragons Teeth Part-9" (Old Time Radio) 08.09.2026 14min

  Old Time Retro Radio presents The Adventures of Superman, “The Mystery of the Dragons Teeth Part-9,” originally broadcast March 27, 1946. In this penultimate chapter of the ten-part serial, Bud Collyer stars as Superman and Clark Kent, with Joan Alexander as Lois Lane.Clark follows Lois’s trail from the Pacific Flier toward Carson City, where dangerous fugitives, a dust-storm-swept prairie road, and the sought-after jade dragon’s teeth raise the stakes. Produced by Robert Maxwell for the Mutual Broadcasting System and sponsored by Kellogg’s Pep, the serial reworks the earlier 1941 storyline The Dragon’s Teeth.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:44 Original Broadcast14:42 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Part-5" (Old Time Radio) 06.09.2026 12min

  The Adventures of Superman presents “Metropolis Football Team Poisoned Part-5,” originally broadcast September 10, 1941. This installment is part of the 15-chapter “Metropolis Football Team Poisoned” serial.Clark Kent presses the investigation into the illness affecting Metropolis University’s football team, while Jimmy Olsen spots a troubling development around the players’ milk. Bud Collyer stars as Clark Kent/Superman, with Jackie Kelk as Jimmy Olsen, in this Mutual Broadcasting System serial from the Hecker’s H-O Oats-sponsored era.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:41 Original Broadcast12:21 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Dead Voice Part-6" (Old Time Radio) 04.09.2026 15min

  The Adventures of Superman: “The Dead Voice Part-6,” originally broadcast October 3, 1946. This is the sixth chapter of the 15-part Superman-Batman serial, produced by Robert Maxwell for the Mutual Broadcasting System.As Batman and Superman follow a circus-connected trail in their search for the missing Dick Grayson, Robin faces danger at a bungalow outside Metropolis. Ronald Liss appears as Dick Grayson/Robin, with Jackson Beck as announcer and in the role of Willie. The serial reflects a distinctive radio continuity in which Batman, Robin, and Alfred regularly join Superman in Metropolis.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:51 Original Broadcast15:34 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Ghost Car Part-1" (Old Time Radio) 01.09.2026 13min

  Old Time Retro Radio presents The Adventures of Superman, “The Ghost Car Part-1,” originally broadcast February 9, 1942. This opening chapter of an eight-part serial stars Bud Collyer as Clark Kent/Superman, with Joan Alexander and Jackie Kelk.Jimmy Olsen alerts Clark Kent to a troubling series of accidents near the Bar-O Dude Ranch in Rocky Point, where witnesses have reported the blinding headlights of a car that seems to vanish. When Jimmy’s call is abruptly cut off, Clark and Lois Lane head for the ranch to investigate.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:47 Original Broadcast12:50 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "Dr. Dahlgren's Atomic Beam Machine" (Old Time Radio) 30.08.2026 12min

  The Adventures of Superman presents “Dr. Dahlgren’s Atomic Beam Machine,” originally broadcast February 26, 1940. This archival recording features Bud Collyer as Clark Kent/Superman and marks the first radio-serial appearance of Lois Lane, played by Rolly Bester.At the Daily Planet, Clark Kent and Perry White confront a growing threat linked to Dr. Sven Dahlgren’s remarkable new invention. With Lois Lane assigned to investigate the guarded Haven Avenue laboratory, the search for answers leads into an early Superman adventure of scientific danger and suspense.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:39 Original Broadcast12:45 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Curse of Dead Man's Island Part-2" (Old Time Radio) 29.08.2026 12min

  The Adventures of Superman presents “The Curse of Dead Man’s Island Part-2,” originally broadcast September 25, 1940. This is episode 98 of the early syndicated transcription series, starring Bud Collyer as Clark Kent/Superman and Jackie Kelk as Jimmy Olsen.After their boat is wrecked near remote Dead Man’s Island, Clark and Jimmy discover a secluded stone castle hidden in the forest. Inside, they meet the guarded Ilana and her hawk, while unsettling sounds and secretive conversations deepen the mystery—and Clark must investigate without revealing his identity as Superman.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:52 Original Broadcast12:32 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "Mystery of the Lost Planet Part-7" (Old Time Radio) 28.08.2026 15min

  The Adventures of Superman: “Mystery of the Lost Planet Part-7,” originally broadcast April 17, 1947. This is Chapter 7 of the 13-part serial, produced by Robert Maxwell for the Mutual Broadcasting System.At the Daily Planet, Clark Kent and Perry White question Poco, the rhyming visitor from Utopia, as alarming news places Jimmy Olsen and Anthahr in danger on the distant planet. Bud Collyer stars as Superman and Clark Kent, with Julian Noa as Perry White and Jackson Beck as Poco.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:44 Original Broadcast15:04 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Mystery of the Dragons Teeth Part-3" (Old Time Radio) 27.08.2026 14min

  The Adventures of Superman presents “The Mystery of the Dragons Teeth Part-3,” originally broadcast March 19, 1946. This archival recording comes from the Mutual Broadcasting System series produced by Robert Maxwell.As the hunt for the mysterious Dragon’s Teeth intensifies, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen are drawn into danger at Dr. Wan’s apartment. Bud Collyer stars as Superman in this 1946 revival of a storyline adapted from the earlier 1941 serial, “The Dragon’s Teeth.”Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:40 Original Broadcast14:17 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "A Mystery for Superman Part-2" (Old Time Radio) 26.08.2026 12min

  Old Time Retro Radio presents The Adventures of Superman, “A Mystery for Superman Part-2,” originally broadcast on March 2, 1942. Episode 322 continues this five-part Mutual Broadcasting System serial, starring Bud Collyer as Clark Kent/Superman, with Joan Alexander as Lois Lane and Julian Noa as Perry White.As Clark returns toward Metropolis and the Daily Planet, two urgent telephone requests for $20,000—one from Lois and another from Perry—leave him facing a growing and unsettling mystery.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:45 Original Broadcast12:48 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  The Adventures of Superman - "The Mystery Ship Part-6" (Old Time Radio) 25.08.2026 15min

  Old Time Retro Radio presents The Adventures of Superman: “The Mystery Ship Part-6,” originally broadcast on the Mutual Broadcasting System on December 30, 1942. This is the penultimate chapter of the seven-part “Mystery Ship” serial, written and directed by George Lowther and starring Bud Collyer as Clark Kent/Superman and Joan Alexander as Lois Lane.After their encounter with the derelict tanker Albatross, Clark and Lois are taken aboard a naval patrol vessel, where the ship’s log raises even more questions. On the passenger clipper back to the city, Lois becomes suspicious of a quiet traveler who claims to be noted dog breeder Alfred Kennicott—and of the remarkably obedient Great Dane at his side.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:46 Original Broadcast15:09 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-superman-old-time-radio--7222655/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio