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.

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Episodes

20 hours ago

Features vintage music by Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway and Louis Jordan.  We also listen to an old ad from Avalon Cigarettes.
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* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Friday Jul 19, 2024

Features vintage recordings by Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Boyd Raeburn.  We also listen to a Soundie by Les Brown and learn which chewing gum makes your breath "kissing sweet".
Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #391 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage music by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra and Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra. (E036)
* The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Friday Jul 12, 2024

Features vintage music by Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and Abe Lyman.  We also hear a Soundie by Mabel Lee and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail.
Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Friday Jul 05, 2024

Features vintage recordings by Gene Krupa, Vincent Lopez and George Paxton.  We also listen to a Soundie by Noble Sissle and learn the benefits of Fitch Shaving Cream.
Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Friday Jun 28, 2024

Features vintage music by Wilbert Baranco and His Rhythm Bombardiers, The Tune Twisters and Buddy Weed.  We also hear an old ad spot from Dentyne Gum.
Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Shy, But I Try (Show 217)

Friday Jun 21, 2024

Friday Jun 21, 2024

Features vintage music by Les Brown, Cab Calloway and Vaughn Monroe .  We also learn how shyness can be crippling for both children and adults.
Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #439 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Count Basie and His Orchestra along with The Light Crust Dough Boys. (E035)
* The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Friday Jun 14, 2024

Features vintage music by Tony Pastor, Johnny Long and Les Elgart.  We also learn about the show "Let's Go To Town".
Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Friday Jun 07, 2024

Features vintage music by Raymond Scott, The Dinning Sisters and Billy May.  We learn a little bit about the show Dance Time U.S.A. and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail.
Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Friday May 31, 2024

In this Memorial Day Special Ronnaldo features vintage music by Cpl Buddy Clark, Maj Glenn Miller and Tech Sgt Sy Oliver and many more.
Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Friday May 24, 2024

Features vintage music by Les Brown, Mildred Bailey and Gene Krupa.  Ronnaldo reads some listener mail.
Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com.
* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

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