The Big Band and Swing Podcast

The Big Band and Swing Podcast


Latest Episodes

Still Getting a Thrill (Show 202)
March 08, 2024

Features vintage recordings by The Crew Chiefs, Freddie Slack and Stan Kenton. We also listen to a Soundie by vocalist Vera Barton and a PSA about Tire Rationing.Consider supporting The Big Band and

Sweetie In The Newsreel (Show 201)
March 01, 2024

Features vintage music by The Andrews Sisters, Vaughn Monroe and Harry James. Ronnaldo also talks a little bit about Alvino Rey.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepca

A Double Dose Of Duz (Show 200)
February 23, 2024

Features vintage recordings by Erskine Butterfield, Benny Goodman and Sammy Kaye. We also celebrate the Podcast's 200th Weekly Episode.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming

A Holiday For The Low, Short and Squatty (Show 199)
February 16, 2024

Features music by Jan Garber, Ray McKinley, Woody Herman and more. We also listen to a catchy little jingle from Falstaff Beer.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat

A Dozen Roses For You (Show 198)
February 09, 2024

Features vintage recordings by Johnny Long, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller. Ronnaldo also plays a Snader Telescription by The Dinning Sisters.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becom

A Jitterbug Meets A Flu Bug (Show 197)
February 02, 2024

Features music by Glen Gray, Alvino Rey, Ray Anthony and more. Ronnaldo is battling the flu and also plays a Ted Heath track for a listener.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by beco

Globetrotters and Showstoppers (Show 196)
January 26, 2024

Features vintage recordings by Benny Carter, Ziggy Elman and Hal McIntyre. We also listen to a PSA about Gas and Sugar Rationing.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepc

Keep Smiling (Show 195)
January 19, 2024

Features music by Jimmie Lunceford, The Pied Pipers, Sam Donahue and more. Ronnaldo also plays a Soundie by The Four Ginger Snaps.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hep

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #733 - Raymond Scott, Dick Style
January 17, 2024

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #733 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Raymond Scott's Orchestra and Dick Style an His Orchestra. (E031)* All music i

A Tonsillectomy, Blisters and Sisters (Show 194)
January 12, 2024

Features vintage recordings by Boyd Raeburn, Will Bradley, The King Sisters and many more. We also learn how to treat those annoying Cold Sores and Fever Blisters.Consider supporting The Big Band an