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The Big Band and Swing Podcast

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, 1940’s and 1950‘s. You will hear classic Big Band recordings and forgotten performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.

Latest Episodes:

Dreaming of a Rebel (Show 176) Aug 25, 2023

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Features music by Kitty Kallen, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry James and more. We also learn a little bit about Rebel Randall, Jukebox USA and listen to another Soundie by Miss Gloria Parker.

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* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #491 - Erskine Hawkins, Louis Armstrong Aug 23, 2023

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #491 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Erkine Hawkins and His Orchestra and Louis Armstrong with The V-Disc All-Stars. (E022)

* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Great Moments By The Riverside (Show 175) Aug 18, 2023

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Features vintage recordings by Sammy Kaye, Lucky Millinder and Guy Lombardo. We also learn a little bit about water safety from an educational film about the topic released in 1953.

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* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Leaping On a Greyhound Bus (Show 174) Aug 11, 2023

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Features music by Gene Krupa, Harry James, Woody Herman and more. We also listen to some audio reminders from Camay - "Remember Why Your Husband Married You".

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 #519 - Benny Goodman, Woody Herman Aug 09, 2023

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #519 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by the Benny Goodman Sextet and Woody Herman and His Orchestra (E021)

* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.

A Bunny, Four Kings and a Doctor (Show 173) Aug 04, 2023

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Features vintage recordings by Bunny Berigan, The King Sisters and Muggsy Spanier. We also learn a little bit about small town doctors from an educational film called "The Doctor".

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.

Let’s Light Your Lamp (Show 172) Jul 28, 2023

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Features recordings by Jimmy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, Doris Day and more. We also learn how many times a day you should drink Dr. Pepper.

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.

Traveling The U.S. (Show 171) Jul 21, 2023

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Features vintage recordings by Charlie Spivak, Andy Kirk, Johnny Mercer and The Starlighters. Pack your bags and don't forget your headphones.

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 #539 - Will Bradley, Jess Stacy Jul 19, 2023

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #539 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Will Bradley, The Six Texas Hot Dogs and Jess Stacy and His Orchestra. (E020)

* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Here’s To Veterans (Show 170) Jul 14, 2023

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Features recordings by Ray Anthony, Stan Kenton, Tex Beneke and more. We learn a little bit about the show "Here's To Veterans".

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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