Superman Vs. Kryptonite - Part 08: The Adventures of Superman (May 23, 1947)

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“Superman Vs. Kryptonite - Part 08” is an episode of The Adventures of Superman, the old-time radio show, first broadcast May 23, 1947. Listen free on Stupid Potato: no sign-up, no app.

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What happens

Batman and Robin search for Superman after he fails to appear at their home following a struggle at the mansion of politician George Latimer. Latimer denies any wrongdoing when the detectives confront him, and the police inspector Henderson is reluctant to press the matter. Batman suspects that Latimer used the dangerous substance Kryptonite to capture Superman, who has lost his strength near it. Latimer's secretary Blake is at the mansion, and Latimer is preparing to leave with a plan. Batman and Robin race to follow him, hoping to find where Superman is held.

Metropolis, at Latimer's stone mansion on Metropolis Heights and the city streets nearby

Characters: Batman, Robin, Superman, George Latimer, Inspector Henderson, Blake

Listen for: Batman and Robin's plan to trail Latimer, and the revelation that Kryptonite can weaken Superman without finishing him

Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.