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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:

The Great Tobacco Wars (Show 124) Aug 12, 2022

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Features vintage music by Glenn Miller, The Boswell Sisters, Tony Pastor and Count Basie. We also listen to old radio ads from the most popular cigarette companies of the 1940's.

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.

Big Band Birthdays - August 8: Lucky Millinder Aug 08, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of the more unique bandleaders from the Swing Era - Lucky Millinder. Lucky was born on August 8, 1910 in Anniston, Alabama.

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

Kool Smoke Dreams (Show 123) Aug 05, 2022

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Features vintage recordings by Teddy Powell, Cootie Williams, The Mills Brothers and Les Elgart. Ronnaldo also plays tracks from "Let's Go Clubbing" and the "Jack Pearl Show".

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.

A Bonus Show and the Time Machine Jul 31, 2022

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This Special Bonus Show features vintage music by Count Basie, Les Brown, The Pied Pipers and Benny Goodman. Ronnaldo talks about the importance of supporting this podcast and also takes the Time Machine back to September of 1944.

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.

In Search of Pep (Show 122) Jul 29, 2022

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Features vintage music by both Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey, Vaughn Monroe and Johnny Desmond. We also follow young Ralph on his quest for better dietary health.

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.

Big Band Birthdays - July 24: Bob Eberly Jul 24, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist Bob Eberly. Bob was born on July 24, 1916 in Mechanicville, New York.

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

Whistle In The Pines (Show 121) Jul 22, 2022

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Features vintage recordings by Peggy Lee, Fletcher Henderson and Bunny Berigan. Ronnaldo plays a fact-filled, classic ad by Dash Soap.

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.

Dreamsville (Show 120) Jul 15, 2022

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Features vintage music by Harry James, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman and more. We also learn a little bit about Family Life in the early 1950's.

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.

Big Band Birthdays - July 12: Will Bradley Jul 12, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of trombonist and bandleader - Will Bradley. Will was born on July 12, 1912 in Newton, New Jersey.

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

Big Band Birthdays - July 10: Cootie Williams Jul 10, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of talented trumpeter and bandleader - Cootie Williams. Cootie was born on July 10, 1911 in Mobile, Alabama.

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

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