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March 27th, 2012  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of SupermanWelcome to episode 64 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Michael is joined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at episodes 52 through 57, the 10th storyline, of the Superman radio serial. Joan Alexander joins the show’s cast as everyone’s favorite girl reporter as Lois Lane and Clark Kent go to interview Lois’s strange uncle, Horace Morton, about his startlingly accurate weather predictions. But what they find is Lois’s uncle embroiled in something far more sinister, causing Superman to lend a hand!

And be sure to check out Charlie’s podcast, Superman in the Bronze Age, as well as his upcoming work on the web comic Slipstream, written by Jeffrey Taylor and illustrated by Billy Hogan! A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
“Hello, Mr. Kent!”
–Lois Lane

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. You can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter, as well, to get updates!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

March 6th, 2012  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of SupermanWelcome to episode 61 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

A visit from an eccentric friend of Perry White and a dying man’s last words leads Clark Kent westward (again) to investigate a mystery! And that mystery leads Clark — and Superman — into trying to stop an assassination attempt against the governor at the dedication of a new national monument. But can Superman stop the plot when he doesn’t even know what it is or who is resonsible? Find out as Michael is joined yet again by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at eighth storyline from the Superman radio serial.

And be sure to check out Charlie’s podcast, Superman in the Bronze Age! A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
Say, I’m awfully sorry I had to lock you in that closet. I- I didn’t want to, but it was just touch and go.
–Clark Kent

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

February 21st, 2012  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 59 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

It’s back to the newspapers this time as Michael looks at the 14th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip, which finds a fallen crime boss trying to reclaim his glory. Will he make it back on top? Not if Superman has anything to say about it. Plus, Michael presents a Spotlight on radio’s Ned Wever, the first actor to portray Jor-L!

QUOTABLE:
Super-hearing, do your stuff!
–Superman

This looks like a job...


Pinelli


Superman SMASH!


Lois -- rescued!

Intertitles for this story:
Lois Scents a Story
Behind the Door–??
Clip Joint.
Hot on the Trail
Can Pinelli Stage a Come-Back?
Caught in the Act!
Lois In a Jam
That Man’s Here Again
A Woman’s Proper Place
An Uninvited Guest
It’s a Game!
He Likes Company
Human Tornado!
Leave It to Lois!
Escape?
The Wrong Guy to Peeve!
Exit Pinelli!
Can It Be–Love?

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com

Songs included in the episode (all written or co-written by Ned Wever):
– Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, “I Can’t Resist You”
– Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, “Sweet Stranger”
– Walter Feldkamp Orchestra, “Trouble in Paradise”
– Mildred Bailey, “Trust in Me”

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

December 27th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 52 The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Before closing out the year, Michael is joined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the four Superman radio serial auditions or “pilot” episodes. Originally put together in 1939, these recordings offer a look at the show’s original conception and find Superman going up against a new menace in the form of the Shark!

And be sure to check out Charlie’s podcast, Superman in the Bronze Age! A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
Superman’s friends don’t drown!
–Superman

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. You can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter, as well, to get updates!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

November 29th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 48 The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

A missing man and a mysterious house are the catalyst for this adventure as Michael is rejoined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the fifth storyline from the Superman radio serial. What follows is ancient natives, a mystical emerald, uncomfortable period dialogue and most certainly… a job for Superman!

And be sure to check out Charlie’s podcast, Superman in the Bronze Age! A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
You’ve seen a little magic already — just a very little! I call it the magic of Krypton! Now, you’re going to see a lot more!
–Superman

The Superman radio show, obviously, doesn’t allow for scans of images from the story. But, here’s a picture of Frank Welker, who we talked about in one of the episode’s tangents.

Frank Welker

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. You can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter, as well, to get updates!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

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