335 episodes

The Big Band and Swing Podcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on the music, artists and history of the Big Band Era of the 1930's and 1940's. You will hear both classic and forgotten Big Band recordings and performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.

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The Big Band and Swing Podcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on the music, artists and history of the Big Band Era of the 1930's and 1940's. You will hear both classic and forgotten Big Band recordings and performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.

    Hey, Let's Go To Town (Show 216)

    Hey, Let's Go To Town (Show 216)

    Features vintage music by Tony Pastor, Johnny Long and Les Elgart.  We also learn about the show "Let's Go To Town".
    Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
    * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

    • 31 min
    Plenty of Dance Time (Show 215)

    Plenty of Dance Time (Show 215)

    Features vintage music by Raymond Scott, The Dinning Sisters and Billy May.  We learn a little bit about the show Dance Time U.S.A. and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail.
    Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
    * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

    • 30 min
    Great Music For A Sad Day (Show 214)

    Great Music For A Sad Day (Show 214)

    In this Memorial Day Special Ronnaldo features vintage music by Cpl Buddy Clark, Maj Glenn Miller and Tech Sgt Sy Oliver and many more.
    Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
    * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

    • 34 min
    A Full Dress Hop At High Tide (Show 213)

    A Full Dress Hop At High Tide (Show 213)

    Features vintage music by Les Brown, Mildred Bailey and Gene Krupa.  Ronnaldo reads some listener mail.
    Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
    * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

    • 30 min
    Bouncy Music and Biological Warfare (Show 212)

    Bouncy Music and Biological Warfare (Show 212)

    Features vintage recordings by Harry James, Ralph Flanagan and Andy Kirk.  We also listen to select clips from a short film released in 1952 called "What You Should Know About Biological Warfare".
    Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
    * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

    • 31 min
    The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #114 - Freddy Martin

    The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #114 - Freddy Martin

    In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #114 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra. (E034)
    * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

    • 11 min

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