The Big Band and Swing Podcast

The Big Band and Swing Podcast


Latest Episodes

Look Out! Dolomite (Show 239)
November 22, 2024

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

Sweet Potato Pipers and Pennies (Show 238)
November 15, 2024

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 a

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #382 - Woody Herman, Guy Lombardo
November 13, 2024

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 p

A Non Drastic Mumble (Show 237)
November 08, 2024

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

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