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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 and 1940's. You will hear both classic and forgotten Big Band recordings and performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives. If you are a fan of The Big Bands and Swing Music then check out The Big Band and Swing Podcast presented by Swing City Radio.com.


The Big Band and Swing Podcast

A Box Lunch for Superman (Show 229)

Fri, 13 Sep 2024

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


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* 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

Wed, 11 Sep 2024

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)

Fri, 06 Sep 2024

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


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* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.


Straight Eight Mutiny (Show 227)

Fri, 30 Aug 2024

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


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* The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.


Modernaires and Modern Mothers (Show 226)

Fri, 23 Aug 2024

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.


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