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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.

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Leaping On a Greyhound Bus (Show 174)

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08/11/23 • 33 min

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Features music by Gene Krupa, Harry James, Woody Herman and more. We also listen to some audio reminders from Camay - "Remember Why Your Husband Married You".

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.

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08/11/23 • 33 min

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08/09/23 • 15 min

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #519 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by the Benny Goodman Sextet and Woody Herman and His Orchestra (E021)

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08/09/23 • 15 min

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Great Moments By The Riverside (Show 175)

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08/18/23 • 31 min

Features vintage recordings by Sammy Kaye, Lucky Millinder and Guy Lombardo. We also learn a little bit about water safety from an educational film about the topic released in 1953.

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.

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08/18/23 • 31 min

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08/23/23 • 12 min

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #491 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Erkine Hawkins and His Orchestra and Louis Armstrong with The V-Disc All-Stars. (E022)

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

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08/23/23 • 12 min

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Shaw, Cootie and Krinkles (Show 16)

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06/19/20 • 30 min

Features music by Cee Pee Johnson, Cootie Williams, Don Redman, Dorothy Dandridge and Harry James. We also listen to a great live radio performance by Artie Shaw from 1945. If you have a clown phobia, then proceed with caution.

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

Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

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06/19/20 • 30 min

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Kyser, Kirk and Long Distance Calls (Show 15)

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06/12/20 • 30 min

Features music by Fletcher Henderson, Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy, Kay Kyser and Raymond Scott. We listen to a fantastic recording of a Glenn Miller Radio Remote from 1939 and we also learn the importance of calling ahead, long distance.

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Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

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06/12/20 • 30 min

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The Poor Jingle Segue (Show 19)

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07/10/20 • 29 min

Features music by Tommy Dorsey, Johnny Long, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman and many more. We also listen to a great Raymond Scott performance from 1961.

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

Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

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07/10/20 • 29 min

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05/22/20 • 32 min

Hey there everyone. Hold onto your hats, because you will finally be introduced to The Panoram 2000. So get ready to hear some Soundies in this episode. We'll be listening to some great songs from Stan Kenton, Jimmie Lunceford, Mal Hallett and England's Original Blonde Bombshell, Evelyn Dall. A live radio recording of Louis Prima from January of 1945 will also be played.

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Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

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05/22/20 • 32 min

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Tiskets and Taskets (Show 17)

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06/26/20 • 29 min

Features some great tracks from Benny Goodman, Will Bradley, Charlie Barnet, Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald. We also listen in on an old radio performance by Glen Gray from April of 1944. You will also learn where to send your letters to the makers of Lava Soap.

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Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

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06/26/20 • 29 min

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05/29/20 • 30 min

Features some fine music by Boyd Raeburn and His Band from an on air live performance recorded in 1944. We also listen to songs from Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Larry Clinton and Hal Bourne with the Murtah Sisters. Ronnaldo also explores the tall tales of Hunter Harry.

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05/29/20 • 30 min

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How many episodes does The Big Band and Swing Podcast have?

The Big Band and Swing Podcast currently has 320 episodes available.

What topics does The Big Band and Swing Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Music and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Big Band and Swing Podcast?

The episode title 'Leaping On a Greyhound Bus (Show 174)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Big Band and Swing Podcast?

The average episode length on The Big Band and Swing Podcast is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Big Band and Swing Podcast released?

Episodes of The Big Band and Swing Podcast are typically released every 5 days.

When was the first episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast?

The first episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast was released on Mar 19, 2020.

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