The Big Band and Swing Podcast

The Big Band and Swing Podcast


Latest Episodes

Swinging The Election (Show 236)
November 01, 2024

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

A Boogie Man In A Madhouse (Show 235)
October 25, 2024

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

A Rain Check and a Smile (Show 234)
October 18, 2024

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 SupportSw

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #775 - Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald
October 16, 2024

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. A

Sponsored By The Number Five (Show 233)
October 11, 2024

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 f

Odd Titles and Vel (Show 232)
October 04, 2024

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 t

Kick It Under The Chestnut Tree (Show 231)
September 27, 2024

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. L

A Breeze and a Loose Wig (Show 230)
September 20, 2024

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

A Box Lunch for Superman (Show 229)
September 13, 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.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at Support

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #335 - Judy Garland, Dick Haymes
September 11, 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 perf