Sundays with Shep

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A weekly program dedicated to Hammond, Indiana’s legendary radio raconteur, Jean Shepherd. He’s best known these days for writing and narrating “A Christmas Story.” From the 1950s through 1970s, Shepherd hosted a nightly radio broadcast – usually an extemporaneous monologue – that was and is unlike anything else on the radio. Ryan Priest digs into the Shepherd radio archives every week for a captivating hour from the master storyteller.

  1. 5d ago

    TV

    The small screen was often a target of Shep's criticism. In this November 1, 1974 program, he takes aim at game show contestants who seem to have grown less sophisticated over the years.

    TV

  2. Oct 25

    Bad Service

    In the days before Yelp, there was little recourse one had when receiving poor service. In this program from October 25, 1973, Shep describes his experience at an airport restaurant that likely would have elicited a one-star review.

    Bad Service

  3. Oct 18

    Carnegie Hall Recap

    Shep was a popular booking on college and lecture tours. His live performances sometimes took him to some of the greatest stages in the world. In this program from October 18, 1972, he recounts his performance the previous night at New York's Carnegie Hall and takes calls from people who were in the audience.

    Carnegie Hall Recap

  4. Oct 11

    Fans

    On a recent trip to Yankee Stadium, Shep noticed different types of fans in the stands. In this program from October 11, 1974, he describes them in comparison to his Old Man, a continually downtrodden White Sox fan.

    Fans

  5. Oct 4

    Pope in New York City

    When Pope Paul VI became the first pontiff to visit the United States, New York City came to a standstill to welcome him. Shep was in the crowd, and he described the scene to his listeners in this program, which originally aired on October 4, 1965.

    Pope in New York City

  6. Sep 27

    Almost Busted

    When Shep is pulled over in New York City, he has a hard time convincing the police his first name really is Jean. In this program from September 27, 1969, he tells his audience what he had to go through to prove he was who his driver's license said he was.

    Almost Busted

  7. Sep 20

    Talk in Chickasha

    Jean Shepherd was a popular speaker on the college lecture circuit. During the 1970s, this job took him to some of the country's largest institutions of higher learning, as well as a few that not many people have heard of. In this program from September 20, 1972, Shep recalls a recent visit to a small college in Oklahoma.

    Talk in Chickasha

  8. Sep 13

    Madison Square Garden Fight

    New York's Madison Square Garden has hosted some of boxing's biggest bouts. But a fight Shep attended was different than all of the others that came before it. In this program from September 10, 1973, he describes the scene at a high-tech fight where one missed connection could lead to a riot.

    Madison Square Garden Fight
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A weekly program dedicated to Hammond, Indiana’s legendary radio raconteur, Jean Shepherd. He’s best known these days for writing and narrating “A Christmas Story.” From the 1950s through 1970s, Shepherd hosted a nightly radio broadcast – usually an extemporaneous monologue – that was and is unlike anything else on the radio. Ryan Priest digs into the Shepherd radio archives every week for a captivating hour from the master storyteller.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Priest
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Priest 2026
  • Show Website
    Sundays with Shep