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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:

 Riffs and Sniffs (Show 141) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:41

Features vintage Big Band music by Andy Kirk, Duke Ellington and Hal Kemp.  We also listen to select audio clips from a charming little film called "Let's Have Fewer Colds". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #349 - Les Brown, Sammy Kaye | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:23

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #349 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Les Brown and Sammy Kaye. (E008) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Gas and Jump Sauce (Show 140) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:46

Features recordings by Ted Heath, Hal McIntyre, Bunny Berigan and Charlie Barnet.  Ronnaldo plays some select audio clips from a 1947 educational film called "Gasoline For Everybody." Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Meatballs and Bubble Gum (Show 139) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:51

Features vintage Big Band recordings by Les Brown, Larry Clinton and Glenn Miller.  We also listen to a catchy little jingle promoting Nedick's Orange Drink. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #678 - Jimmy Mundy, Benny Carter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:27

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #678 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Jimmy Mundy and Benny Carter. Ronnaldo also discusses why V-Discs are so uncommon and why many of them were destroyed in the past. (E007) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Some of the Women That Really Swing (Show 138) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:36

Features music by Ina Ray Hutton, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Vivian Garry and Ella Fitzgerald.  We also listen to select audio clips from a 1943 film called "Danger! Women at Work." Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Coax Me a Little Bit, Marie (Show 137) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:09

Features vintage recordings by Harry James, The Dorsey Bothers and Boyd Raeburn.  We also listen to a Soundie by Connie Haines and learn what product is stronger than dirt. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #180 - Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:00

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #180 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey. (E006) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 In a Miller Mood and Obligations (Show 136) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:21

Features music by Andy Kirk, Duke Ellington and Tex Beneke.  We also listen to a rockin' version of The Dipsy Doodle by Glenn Miller and learn a little about "Obligations". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Peppers and Sprays (Show 135) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:03

Features vintage recordings by Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw and Georgia Gibbs.  We also listen to a Soundie by The Three Peppers and hear an old radio ad from Gulf Spray. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #143 - Red Norvo, John Kirby | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:48

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #143 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Red Norvo and John Kirby. (E005)

 Swinging and Flying (Show 134) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:06

Features music by Charlie Spivak, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller and Lionel Hampton.  We also listen to choice clips from an "amazing" film called "Flying a Kite".  Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Back Home with a New Hat (Show 133) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:00

Features vintage recordings by Ray Anthony, Benny Goodman, and Erskine Hawkins.  We also listen to a catchy little ad by Adam Hats and a great Soundie by The Mel-Tones.   Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #568 - Jimmie Lunceford, Mal Hallett | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:05

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #568 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features the music of Jimmie Lunceford and Mal Hallett. Ronnaldo also talks about the contents included in each "Hit Kit". (E004) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Idaho and the Other Great States (Show 132) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:02

Features vintage music by The Merry Macs, Mildred Bailey, Jerry Gray and Duke Ellington.  Ronnaldo also plays a wacky ad from Old Spice and we learn a little about Gene Austin. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

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