The Big Band and Swing Podcast

The Big Band and Swing Podcast


Latest Episodes

Two Erskines and a Wingy (Show 223)
August 02, 2024

Features vintage recordings by Erskine Hawkins, Erskine Butterfield and Jesse Stone. We also listen to a Soundie by Wingy Manone.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.* The music featur

How Lucky You Are (Show 222)
July 26, 2024

Features vintage music by Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway and Louis Jordan. We also listen to an old ad from Avalon Cigarettes.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.* The music featured in this

Are You Jumping, Jack? (Show 221)
July 19, 2024

Features vintage recordings by Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Boyd Raeburn. We also listen to a Soundie by Les Brown and learn which chewing gum makes your breath "kissing sweet".Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. L

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #391 - Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey
July 17, 2024

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #391 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage music by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra and Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra. (E036)* The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcas

Chicken Shacks and Cement Mixers (Show 220)
July 12, 2024

Features vintage music by Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and Abe Lyman. We also hear a Soundie by Mabel Lee and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.* The

Let Yourself Go, Honey (Show 219)
July 05, 2024

Features vintage recordings by Gene Krupa, Vincent Lopez and George Paxton. We also listen to a Soundie by Noble Sissle and learn the benefits of Fitch Shaving Cream.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at

Some Lesser Talked About Names (Show 218)
June 28, 2024

Features vintage music by Wilbert Baranco and His Rhythm Bombardiers, The Tune Twisters and Buddy Weed. We also hear an old ad spot from Dentyne Gum.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com

Shy, But I Try (Show 217)
June 21, 2024

Features vintage music by Les Brown, Cab Calloway and Vaughn Monroe . We also learn how shyness can be crippling for both children and adults.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.* The

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #439 - Count Basie, Light Crust Doughboys
June 19, 2024

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #439 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Count Basie and His Orchestra along with The Light Crust Dough Boys. (E035)* The musical performances and recordings featured in this

Hey, Let's Go To Town (Show 216)
June 14, 2024

Features vintage music by Tony Pastor, Johnny Long and Les Elgart. We also learn about the show "Let's Go To Town".Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.* The music featured in this pod