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 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.

The Fifth Year Goodbye (Show 253)

In this final episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we listen to vintage music by Charlie Spivak, Johnny Long and Stan Kenton. Thank you so much for listening these past five years. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

03-07
34:39

Shoes. Really? (Show 252)

Features vintage recordings by Bob Chester, Glenn Miller and Mildred Bailey.  Ronnaldo plays an old ad by Adler Elevator Shoes. 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.

02-28
32:28

Jimmie, Jan and Perry (Show 251)

Features vintage music by Glen Gray, Ray Anthony and Jan Savitt.  We also listen a Soundie by one of the queens of Soundies, Dorothy Dandridge. 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.

02-21
29:05

Wave To Me, Popcorn Man (Show 250)

Features vintage recordings by Duke Ellington, Harry James and The AFRS Swing Combo.  We also listen to a Soundie by Johnny Messner 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.

02-14
33:14

Some Brits and Bing (Show 249)

Features vintage music by Geraldo, Vera Lynn and Ted Heath.  We also listen to a fun version of "Johnny Zero" by Sammy Kaye and a Soundie by The King Cole Trio. 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.

02-07
28:45

Brother Bill and Pig Foot Pete (Show 248)

Features vintage recordings by Tiny Bradshaw, Glenn Miller and Frank Trumbauer.  We also listen to some Mambo music by Victor Young. 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.

01-31
29:22

Two Cigarettes and a Rhythm Cocktail (Show 247)

Features vintage music by Tommy Dorsey, Martha Tilton and Charlie Barnet.  We also learn a little bit about Ben Selvin and we hear an awesome drum solo by Buddy Rich. 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.

01-24
30:58

A Slick Chick in the Rose Room (Show 246)

Features vintage recordings by Artie Shaw, Lionel Hampton and Freddie Slack.  We also hear an old ad spot from Feen-A-Mint. 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.

01-17
30:22

Dear Old Boarding House (Show 245)

Features vintage music by Cab Calloway, Tex Beneke and Charlie Spivak.  We also learn a bit about bandleader Tommy Tucker. 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.

01-10
30:28

Victory In The Blue Of Evening (Show 244)

Features vintage recordings by Al Donahue, Johnny Long and Guy Lombardo.  We also learn a little bit about the show Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands. 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.

01-03
30:38

Collection of Favorites (2024)

It has become a bit of a tradition to listen to some of Ronnaldo's favorite songs played on the podcast this year!  This special show features vintage Big Band recordings by Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Cab Calloway 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.

12-27
35:48

Woodchoppers' Ball and a Newsreel (Show 243)

Features vintage music by Woody Herman, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm and Raymond Scott .  Listen to the very end of the podcast for a newsreel from February of 1945. 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.

12-20
31:09

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #281 - Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #281 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Major Glenn Miller's AAFTC Orchestra and Artie Shaw with his Orchestra along with his Gramercy Five.(E041) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

12-15
14:28

Where's Sissy? (Show 242)

Features vintage recordings by The Boswell Sisters, The Dorsey Brothers and Ina Ray Hutton.  We also listen to a catchy little jingle from "Patti Cake Cookies". 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.

12-13
34:00

Roll Out The Barrel From The Closet (Show 241)

Features vintage music by Jimmy Joy, Glen Gray and The Andrews Sisters.  We learn a little bit about John Kirby 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.

12-06
31:15

Celebrating: Another Big Band Christmas (Replay)

In this special episode we celebrate Christmas music from the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's. We listen to some timeless holiday favorites from Bing Crosby, Martha Tilton, Perry Como and more. We also learn who made the best eggnog back in the day.  (Previously Released in 2021). 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.

12-02
32:44

Passion and Shampoo (Show 240)

Features vintage music by Gene Krupa, Artie Shaw and The Pied Pipers.  Ronnaldo plays a catchy Soundie by Skeets Tolbert. 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.

11-29
30:07

Look Out! Dolomite (Show 239)

Features vintage recordings by Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie and Ziggy Elman.  Ronnaldo also plays a fantastic song by The Charioteers called "A Slip Of The Lip Can Sink A Ship". 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.

11-22
31:35

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.

11-15
30:17

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.

11-13
12:57

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