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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:

Keep Smiling (Show 195) Jan 19, 2024

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Features music by Jimmie Lunceford, The Pied Pipers, Sam Donahue and more. Ronnaldo also plays a Soundie by The Four Ginger Snaps.

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

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #733 - Raymond Scott, Dick Style Jan 17, 2024

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #733 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Raymond Scott's Orchestra and Dick Style an His Orchestra. (E031)

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

A Tonsillectomy, Blisters and Sisters (Show 194) Jan 12, 2024

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Features vintage recordings by Boyd Raeburn, Will Bradley, The King Sisters and many more. We also learn how to treat those annoying Cold Sores and Fever Blisters.

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.

Keyholes at the Woodside (Show 193) Jan 05, 2024

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Features music by Buddy Rich, Johnny Long, Andy Kirk and The Andrews Sisters. We also listen to a Soundie by Cab Calloway and learn about changes with the newsletter.

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.

Collection of Favorites (2023) Dec 29, 2023

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Listen to some of Ronnaldo's favorite songs he played this year! This special show features vintage Big Band recordings by The Andrews Sisters, Alvino Rey, Raymond Scott and many more.

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.

Hepcats, Hep Cats, Hep Kats (Show 192) Dec 22, 2023

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Features music by Dinah Shore, Woody Herman, Harry James and more. So take a seat in that big comfortable chair and have a listen.

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

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #295 - Charlie Spivak, Glen Gray Dec 20, 2023

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #295 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Charlie Spivak and His Orchestra and Glen Gray and The Casa Loma Orchestra. We also listen to a Christmas song to get us ready for the holidays. (E030)

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

Bidin’ My Time in a Boyd’s Nest (Show 191) Dec 15, 2023

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Features vintage recordings by Boyd Raeburn, Vaughn Monroe and Lucky Millinder. We also listen to a Soundie by Gene Krupa.

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.

Sock Hops and Refreshments (Show 190) Dec 08, 2023

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Features music by Glenn Miller, Freddy Martin, Frank Sinatra and more. We also learn about an old radio show called The Refreshment Club.

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 #583 - Woody Herman, Sam Donahue Dec 06, 2023

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #583 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by the Woody Herman Orchestra and Sam Donahue with the Navy Dance Band. (E029)

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

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