The Big Band and Swing Podcast
Latest Episodes
A Bonus Show and the Time Machine
This Special Bonus Show features vintage music by Count Basie, Les Brown, The Pied Pipers and Benny Goodman. Ronnaldo talks about the importance of supporting this podcast and also takes the Time Mac
In Search of Pep (Show 122)
Features vintage music by both Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey, Vaughn Monroe and Johnny Desmond. We also follow young Ralph on his quest for better dietary health. Consider supporting The Big Band and
Big Band Birthdays - July 24: Bob Eberly
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist Bob Eberly. Bob was born on July 24, 1916 in Mechanicville, New York. * All music in this podcast are Cr
Whistle In The Pines (Show 121)
Features vintage recordings by Peggy Lee, Fletcher Henderson and Bunny Berigan. Ronnaldo plays a fact-filled, classic ad by Dash Soap. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a
Dreamsville (Show 120)
Features vintage music by Harry James, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman and more. We also learn a little bit about Family Life in the early 1950's. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by b
Big Band Birthdays - July 12: Will Bradley
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of trombonist and bandleader - Will Bradley. Will was born on July 12, 1912 in Newton, New Jersey. * All music in t
Big Band Birthdays - July 10: Cootie Williams
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of talented trumpeter and bandleader - Cootie Williams. Cootie was born on July 10, 1911 in Mobile, Alabama. * All
Inflation and Morse Code (Show 119)
Features recordings from Art Mooney, Wingy Manone, Perry Como and Louis Jordan. We also listen to Inflation warnings from the 1950's. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a
Got Any Stripe Gum, Chum? (Show 118)
Features vintage music by Jerry Gray, Lionel Hampton and Ray Anthony. Ronnaldo talks a bit about the career of bandleader, Ben Selvin. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a
Big Band Birthdays - July 1: Alvino Rey
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and innovative guitarist - Alvino Rey. Alvino was born on July 1, 1908 in Oakland, California. * All