The Big Band and Swing Podcast

The Big Band and Swing Podcast


Latest Episodes

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

Plenty of Dance Time (Show 215)
June 07, 2024

Features vintage music by Raymond Scott, The Dinning Sisters and Billy May.  We learn a little bit about the show Dance Time U.S.A. and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more

Big Band On A Budget (Show 209)
April 26, 2024

Features vintage music by Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton and Will Osborne.  We also listen to select clips from an Educational Film released in 1950 called "Why Budget?".  Consider supporting The Big B

The Sun In The Morning (Show 208)
April 19, 2024

Features vintage recordings by Mal Hallett, George Olsen and The Boswell Sisters. We also listen to a Soundie by Larry Clinton and Ronnaldo answers Listener Mail.Consider supporting The Big Band and

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #843 - James, Brown, Ellington
April 17, 2024

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #843 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Harry James, Les Brown and Duke Ellington. (E033)* The musical performances an