The Big Band and Swing Podcast

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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. read less

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Episodes

Sweet Potato Pipers and Pennies (Show 238)

Sweet Potato Pipers and Pennies (Show 238)

Features vintage music by Glenn Miller, Vaughn Monroe and The Andrews Sisters. Ronnaldo revisits the purpose of this podcast and what new listeners can expect to hear. 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.

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #382 - Woody Herman, Guy Lombardo

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #382 - Woody Herman, Guy Lombardo

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #382 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Woody Herman's Orchestra and Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians. (E040) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

A Non Drastic Mumble (Show 237)

A Non Drastic Mumble (Show 237)

Features vintage recordings by Stan Kenton, Tommy Dorsey and The Modernaires. Ronnaldo also plays a Soundie by Will Bradley and His Orchestra. 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.

Swinging The Election (Show 236)

Swinging The Election (Show 236)

Features vintage music by Jack Teagarden, Fletcher Henderson and Boyd Raeburn. We also listen to some old Public Service Announcements about the importance of voting. 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.

A Boogie Man In A Madhouse (Show 235)

A Boogie Man In A Madhouse (Show 235)

Features vintage recordings by Artie Shaw, Kay Starr and George Hall. Ronnaldo celebrates Halloween so be prepared to be frightened beyond belief. (Not really. But you can expect some great music.) 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.

A Rain Check and a Smile (Show 234)

A Rain Check and a Smile (Show 234)

Features vintage music by Harry James, Jimmie Lunceford and Jan Savitt. We also listen to some outrageous ad spots by Camel Cigarettes from the late 1930's. 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.

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #775 - Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #775 - Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #775 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Buddy Rich and Ella Fitzgerald. (E039) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Sponsored By The Number Five (Show 233)

Sponsored By The Number Five (Show 233)

Features vintage recordings by Tex Beneke, The King Sisters and Sammy Kaye. Ronnaldo celebrates Swing City Radio's Fifth Anniversary. 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.

Odd Titles and Vel (Show 232)

Odd Titles and Vel (Show 232)

Features vintage music by Raymond Scott, Gene Krupa and Louis Prima. Ronnaldo plays tracks with strange, colorful titles. 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.

Kick It Under The Chestnut Tree (Show 231)

Kick It Under The Chestnut Tree (Show 231)

Features vintage recordings by Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller and Ray McKinley. Ronnaldo plays a Soundie by Johnny Long and we also learn that Grandfather always loved Mac and Cheese. 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.

A Breeze and a Loose Wig (Show 230)

A Breeze and a Loose Wig (Show 230)

Features vintage music by Artie Shaw, Les Brown and Glen Gray. Ronnaldo plays another Soundie by The Dinning Sisters. 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.

A Box Lunch for Superman (Show 229)

A Box Lunch for Superman (Show 229)

Features vintage recordings by Charlie Barnet, The King Sisters and Shorty Sherock. We also listen to a Soundie featuring Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra. 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.

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #335 - Judy Garland, Dick Haymes

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #335 - Judy Garland, Dick Haymes

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #335 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Judy Garland backed by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra. The flip side includes songs by vocalist Dick Haymes. (E038) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

There's Honey On The Moon in a Buttermilk Sky (Show 228)

There's Honey On The Moon in a Buttermilk Sky (Show 228)

Features vintage music by Freddy Martin, Fletcher Henderson and Bunny Berigan. We also learn more about the magic behind Boxer Ben. 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.

Straight Eight Mutiny (Show 227)

Straight Eight Mutiny (Show 227)

Features vintage recordings by Vaughn Monroe, Bing Crosby and Art Mooney. We also listen to a Soundie by Charlie Spivak. 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.

Modernaires and Modern Mothers (Show 226)

Modernaires and Modern Mothers (Show 226)

Features vintage music by Sammy Kaye, Ralph Flannigan and The Modernaires. This show has a little of everything, even laxatives are discussed. 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.

Slow Things Down a Bit (Show 225)

Slow Things Down a Bit (Show 225)

Features vintage recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. We also learn a little about a Skin Beauty Treatment from the 1930s. 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.

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #126 - Lena Horne

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #126 - Lena Horne

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #126 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by vocalist Lena Horne. (E037) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Jitters and a Flip Top Box (Show 224)

Jitters and a Flip Top Box (Show 224)

Features vintage music by Glenn Miller, Harry James and Cab Calloway. Ronnaldo also discusses "the jitters". 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.

Two Erskines and a Wingy (Show 223)

Two Erskines and a Wingy (Show 223)

Features vintage recordings by Erskine Hawkins, Erskine Butterfield and Jesse Stone. We also listen to a Soundie by Wingy Manone. 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.