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The Big Band and Swing Podcast show

The Big Band and Swing Podcast

Summary: 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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Podcasts:

 Soundies and Ironized Yeast Tablets (Show 38) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:37

Features music by Larry Clinton, Louis Jordan, Ginny Simms, Frank Sinatra and more.  We also listen to an old radio ad promoting Ironized Yeast Tablets. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 Big Band Hits, Fits and Fear (Show 37) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:16

Features classic tunes from Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Charlie Barnet, The Dorsey Brothers and many more.  Ronnaldo also plays a "comforting" Atomic Bomb public service announcement.  * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 Brown and Gray Smoke Rings (Show 36) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:29

Features music by Ray Anthony, Glen Gray, Les Brown, Harry James and so much more.  We also hear an old advertisement from Chesterfield and learn that 30 years of tobacco research was behind their cigarettes. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 I Can‘t Drive 35! (Show 35) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:07

Features music by Bunny Berigan, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and more.  We also hear a classic live recording from Duke Ellington and learn all about Goodyear Lifeguard Tires. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 Anthony, Mundy and ”Shore, I‘ll Buy a Chevy” (Show 34) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:46

Features music by Ray Anthony, Jimmy Mundy, Wilbert Baranco, Jimmy Lunceford, Red Norvo and more.  Dinah Shore also recommends to See the USA in Your Chevrolet.  * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 Celebrating: Bing Crosby | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:35

Hi there Big Band Fans! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Bing Crosby. We play some great songs from Bing and we take a deeper look at America's first multimedia star.  Join us in this musical celebration of Bing Crosby. ...and remember, if you want to listen to more Big Band and Swing Music check out SwingCityRadio.com to hear Your Big Band Favorites from the 1930's, 40's and Today! * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Webb, Berigan and the Importance of Hat Room (Show 33) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:27

Features music by Chick Webb, Vincent Lopez, Kay Kyser, Bunny Berigan and more.  Ronnaldo also rambles on about Rambler. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 Celebrating: The Andrews Sisters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:23

Hi there Swing Music Fans!  In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of The Andrews Sisters. We play some of their classic hits and take a closer look at one of the most famous vocal groups of the Big Band Era.  Join us in this musical celebration of The Andrews Sisters. ...and remember, if you want to listen to more Big Band and Swing Music check out SwingCityRadio.com to hear Your Big Band Favorites from the 1930's, 40's and Today! * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Millinder, Martin and Milk from Contented Cows (Show 32) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:48

Features some great music by Gene Krupa, Tommy Dorsey, Red Norvo, Lucky Millinder and Freddy Martin.  We also listen to an old radio ad for Carnation Evaporated Milk. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 GI Jill and Big Band Thrills (Show 31) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:36

Features Ronnaldo sharing the mic with the legendary GI Jill.  We also hear music from Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and much more.  This was a lot of fun to put together.  Enjoy! * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 Hampton, Fitzgerald and that ‘Ol Trusty Fridge (Show 30) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:31

Features some Stan Kenton, Martha Tilton, Lionel Hampton and Ella Fitzgerald.  Ronnaldo also discusses that old fridge you may have in the garage or basement. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 Peggy Lee and Cupcakes for Me! (Show 29) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:09

Features some great songs by Jimmy Lunceford, Benny Goodman, Sam Donahue, Louis Jordan and more.  Let's listen to some great Swing music together and maybe, just maybe, share some cupcakes. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 Crosby, The Count and Canned Meats (Show 28) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:21

Features Count Basie, Hal McIntyre, Raymond Scott, Woody Herman and Bing Crosby.  Ronnaldo also discusses delicious canned meat. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 So Many Greats and Little Liver Pills (Show 27) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:22

Features some great music by Chick Webb, Les Brown, Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters and more.  By the way, count how many times I say "great" in the first segment.  Yikes! * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

 Celebrating: Les Brown | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:41

Hello there everyone! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Les Brown. We play some of his hits and take a deeper look at this Big Band Icon.  Join us in this musical celebration of Les Brown. ...and remember, if you want to listen to more Big Band and Swing Music check out SwingCityRadio.com to hear Your Big Band Favorites from the 1930's, 40's and Today! * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

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