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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:

Reenacting the Playlist (Show 149) Feb 17, 2023

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Features vintage Big Band performances by Kay Kyser, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and Freddy Nagel. We also learn why you should have an extra package of Alka Seltzer on the side.

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

”Pot” Goes The Weasel (Show 148) Feb 10, 2023

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Features music by Vaughn Monroe, Raymond Scott, Artie Shaw and The Sportsmen Quartet. We also listen to clips from an old radio program that tackles the marijuana problem. You know, those Reefer Cigarettes. The Dope!

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

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #144 - Glenn Miller Feb 08, 2023

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #144 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Captain Glenn Miller and the AAFTC Orchestra. (E009)

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

Oh! Ma-Ma. I’m Beginning To See The Light. (Show 147) Feb 03, 2023

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Features vintage Big Band recordings by Chick Webb, Ray Noble, Dick Jurgens and Tiny Hill. Ronnaldo also plays an old ad from Admiral Radio.

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

Swingin’ In Las Vegas (Show 146) Jan 27, 2023

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Ronnaldo is on the road in beautiful Las Vegas. Features recordings by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima and Ray Anthony. We also listen to a couple of clips from Jack Benny.

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

Krupa’s In The Mood (Show 145) Jan 20, 2023

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Features recordings by The Hit Paraders, Erskine Hawkins, Gene Krupa and Woody Herman. Ronnaldo plays a Soundie by the Dallas Bartley Orchestra and we also listen to an old radio ad from Buster Brown Shoes.

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

Voodoo Fire and a Hot Toddy (Show 144) Jan 13, 2023

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Features vintage Big Band recordings by Lionel Hampton, Jimmie Lunceford, Ralph Flanagan and Artie Shaw. We also listen to a track from Sinatra's last performance with Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra.

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

Tobin, Tech and the Telephone (Show 143) Jan 06, 2023

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Features music by Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Charlie Barnet. We also listen to select audio clips from a 1952 cinematic masterpiece called "Telephone Etiquette."

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

Collection of Favorites (2022) Dec 30, 2022

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Ronnaldo plays his favorite songs that were featured on the podcast this year. Includes vintage recordings by Cab Calloway, Kay Starr, Raymond Scott and Glenn Miller.

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

Celebrating: A Big Band Christmas - Again! (2022) Dec 23, 2022

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Happy Holidays Everyone! This show features vintage Big Band Christmas recordings by Bing Crosby, The Andrews Sisters, Peggy Lee and Glenn Miller. This is a "regifting" of a special from 2020.

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

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