Best John Magee Podcasts (2024)

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Origin of Superstition - Friday 13th and Wish Upon a Star - 1935 27:43

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Audio introduction outlines the format and purpose of the show.Lindsay MacHarrie hosted/narrated the shows. Two back-to-back stories: "Friday the 13th" and "Wishing upon a Star" The dramatizations featured actors Verna Felton, Hanley Stafford (Baby Snook's Daddy), Gale Gordon (Principal on"Our Miss Brooks", Howard McNear and Barbara Jean Wong. All …

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Command Performance - Aug 25, 1942 - with Red Skelton 29:36

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Announcer Don Wilson introduces host for this Command Performance show broadcast by the AFRS 8/25/42. Guests include Betty Hutton, Dorothy Lamour, Reggie Gardner, Benny Goodman and Orch, Mean Widdle Kid (See photo)... guests have been requested by troops overseas during WW II...Everything was volunteered to support morale of our troops.Track stored…

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Great Scenes From Great Plays - The World We Make - Feb 4, 1949 - Drama 29:03

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Audio introduction presents some background on the series "Great Scenes from Great Plays" and that it was quite a different production as it was sponsered by the National Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Every story in the 20 story run from 1948-49 contained a message within it... which is discussed at the end of the drama.…

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Judy Canova Show- Crescent Gold Rush -Oct 12 1946 32:26

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Audio introduction gives background on Judy Canova and her show... and introduces the story "Crescent City Gold Rush".These shows have something for everyone... music and comedy.Judy Canova was taught in singing classical songs... and she was an amazing talent...as a Country Bumpkin.This track will be found on the "Judy Canova Show" playlist…

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Suspense - The Lucky Lady - Feb. 14, 1946 - Suspense -Thriller 32:05

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An audio introduction gives some background on the series known as "Suspense" which had a 20 yr run on radio.IF you are a cat lover you might like this even more...but then again, maybe not! Poor George, he gets blamed for everything and the cat doesn't like him either!By John Lovering

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Earning potential as a therapist? What you could earn 14:50

10d ago14:50

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I often get asked about earning potential as a therapist, so I thought it might be helpful to give an example of an income and then show a calculation on how to achieve it, along with some thoughts. The BACP article on portfolio careers can be found here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/bacp-journals/therapy-today/2024/march-2024/the-big-issue/ Support the …

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Mitch Rales: The Art of Compounding - [Art of Investing, EP.18] 2:07:01

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Today’s teacher is Mitch Rales, one of the most iconic business builders and philanthropists of our time. Consider that Danaher has annualized at over 21% for four decades, resulting in an 1800-times multiple on invested capital! You’ll learn from Mitch about the key inputs to his outlier success: why greatness is a journey that takes an unusual ti…

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Baachu Talk Equity Matters Episode 10 with Haresh Mirani (3 jackpots, the accident that changed life, establishing practice, Inspiration from father, Establishment and Achievments of Mirani Foundation ... 1:29:07

8d ago1:29:07

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Living on less is not living small, living on excess is! Embark on a riveting journey as our host Baskar Sundaram sits down with Dr. Haresh K. Mirani, delving into a narrative of triumph over adversity. From humble beginnings in a distant land to navigating cultural barriers to reach the shores of opportunity in the USA, Dr. Mirani's story is one o…

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Crime Classics -Widow Magee And The Three Gypsies A Vermont Fandango - April 24, 1954 - Docudrama 29:09

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A group of gypsies migrates from Hungary to Rutland, VT in the middle to late 1800's. They make baskets and brooms and the men swear to marry a gypsy woman to have children. If they do not marry in their "tribe" they must die. Three of the men took the oath to marry within their tribe, but a "Widow McGee" draws them to her... and she is NOT in thei…

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Crime Classics - The Terrible Deed Of Dr. Webster - July 13, 1953 - Docudrama 33:09

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Audio file introduces the Crime Classics series of programs with Elliot Lewis and Lou Merrill as Thomas Hyland. CBS radio program from June 15, 1953 to June 30, 1954. A sustaining docudrama.Re-enactment of real crimes in history. Show was well researched and worked to have the music, dialect, sounds that matched the period in history where the part…

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Walter WInchell Broadcast - Feb 25, 1945 - Historical 14:44

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This track is a follow-up to the broadcast of Drew Pearson's track. Walter Winchell was nothing like Drew Pearson, but it is interesting to hear what millions of Americans (and beyond) were hearing on radio as World War II was approaching the end. This was broadcast on February 25. 1945... less than three months before the end of the war in Europe …

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Baachu Talk Equity Matters Episode 9 with Tushar Gandhi (Born during a train ride, Discovering path, Motta Gandhi, Writing 'Let's Kill Gandhi', Discovering Baa's Diary, Film Exposure) 1:37:54

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Join us for an enlightening episode of Baachu Talk Equity Matters as we sit down with Tushar Arun Gandhi, a prominent advocate for social equality and the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. In our 9th episode, Tushar shares his remarkable journey and discusses his ongoing efforts to promote justice and compassion in society. Born on a train between Mumbai…

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Drew Pearson - Journalist - April 22 1945 - Historical 14:42

15d ago14:42

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This is track of a radio broadcast that Drew Pearson did just days before World War II ended in 1945. He was an outspoken and very popular radio and print journalist. He did not back away from reporting on difficult and controversial topics. There is an audio introduction to his broadcast that will fill in some interesting information about the tim…

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Great Gildersleeve- - Surprise Party- May 9, 1951 -Sitcom 32:01

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The Great Gildersleeve was broadcast from August 1941 to 1958 and is one of the most beloved radio situation comedies. The show was a spin-off from "Fibber McGee and Molly." Harold Peary played the first Gildersleeve and then Willard Waterman. Walter Tetlley was Leroy, Richard Crenna was Bronco, Marjorie's husband. 3 actresses played Marjorie... Gi…

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Escape- Source Of Irritation- July 5, 1953 31:51

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An audio introduction gives the synopsis of this "Escape" episode that involves a turnip farmer and a German parachuter during WW II.The show ran from 1947-54... offering listeners 30 minutes of escape from their boring or tiring everyday lives. Produced high quality high-adventure storiesBy John Lovering

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Bisexuality (3): David’s story 24:40

26d ago24:40

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In this video I read out David’s story, someone who kindly wrote to me having seen the channel to tell the thoughtful, honest and inspiring story of his bisexuality and the effect it has had on his life. Following the story, I make some reflections on it, including the importance of self-acceptance/love and also the acceptance and love of others in…

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Drue Tranquill and Joe Schmidt: Finding Joy in Your Journey - [Art of Investing, EP.17] 1:12:54

21d ago1:12:54

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Today’s teachers are Drue Tranquill and Joe Schmidt, two of our very best former students. You'll hear about Drue’s improbable run to becoming Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs and get to know Joe, a former walk-on at Notre Dame turned team MVP who went on to become a venture capitalist at Excel and now Andreessen Horowitz. Stepping b…

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Earplay - Three Short Humorous Plays - ca. 1970 24:35

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Bonnie Catcher, Jack Bivens, Bob Hartenburger, and Mary Skoll were the actors, Carl Schmidt was the Director. These are three short (less than 9 minutes each) quite funny and well acted plays that were written for Earplay which was produced at WHA Radio by the University of Wisconsin under a grant from the corporation for public broadcasting. They …

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The Black Mass - The Feeder - July 1, 1964 - Horror/Fantasy 16:18

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A very strange 14 minute story of a man who is in a state of shock, possibly a coma, possibly passed away, but his mind is still working imagining what will happen to him next. A perfect show for "The Black Mass" radio program. One actor - Erick Bauersfeld. The bed music during the story is creep and interesting... Bauersfeld produced, directed, an…

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Narcissism (3): conversation with Darren Magee 56:38

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In this conversation we cover lots of issues relating to narcissism, including: - what narcissism is, - the effects of being narcissistic, - what to do if you’re in relationship with a narcissist, and - some ideas if you have narcissistic traits turned up high yourself Support the Show. If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul an…

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The Shadow - The Hypnotized Audience - March 27, 1938 - Orson Wells - Suspense 28:13

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"The Shadow" is probably the best known radio program... when polls were taken among college students who had never listened to OTR,"Can you name an old time radio show"... about 95% said, "The Shadow!" Series started in 1937 with Orson Welles initially playing the first year of the series. Later Bret Morrison, Bill Johnstone, John Archer, and Stev…

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Chris Hansen: The Long & Short of Investing - [Art of Investing, EP.16] 1:30:40

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Our teacher today is Chris Hansen, founder of Long Short Equity investor, Valiant Capital. Chris spun off from his early career at Blue Ridge to start Valiant and pursue his own unique investment thesis. We cover Chris's foray into investing in India, the training, temperament, and overall constitution of a great short seller, and building somethin…

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Turn Back The Clock- 1960 AFRTS - DJ Program 25:48

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The uniqe "DJ Program" with a husband and wife team would play a song that was currently popular and then that same song that was recorded 25-35 years earlier. Amazing to listen to the same song done in two very different ways. This show was broadcast over the Armed Forces Radio Television Service. It will be found in our "Turn Back The Clock" play…

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Unveiling the 2024 Facilities & Engineering Services Landscape: Trends & Strategies 45:49

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Did you know the engineering services market defied challenges and grew by X% in 2023? This episode of our podcast dives into the ever-changing world of facilities and engineering services in 2024. We'll analyze market trends, pricing dynamics, and how technology is reshaping the industry. Join us as we equip you with the knowledge to win deals and…

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Should you become a therapist? 26:50

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In this podcast, I give some thoughts on the question: should I become a therapist? I look at the idea of becoming and what it means and specifically how this applies to being a therapist in my experience. Support the Show. If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via hi…

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Command Performance - Fanny Brice - Baby Snooks - Feb. 18, 1945 - Variety 33:20

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Introductory audio gives background on Command Performance series and the stars featured in this program from February of 1945. Fanny Brice, Hanley Stafford, Danny Thomas - with Carmen Dragon Orchestra. This track will be stored in the Command Performance Playlist.By John Lovering

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Stardust and Old Time Radio 4:56

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Where did Marshal Dillon and Gunsmoke go? and why.https://archive.org/details/podcast_gunsmoke-podcast 220024164Or search for "Internet Archive"By John Lovering

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The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Innocent Murderess - 06-30-47eress 06 30 47 29:31

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In this episode, Holmes and Watson encounter an unexpectd twist when investigating a semmingly straightforward case. But then they discover the truth behind the innocent murderess.By John Lovering

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Space Patrol -The Revolt Of The Space Rats Nov. 28,1953 28:52

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Commander Corey and Cadet Happy face "The Revolt of the Space Rats!" They are going to need a bigger trap! "Space Patrol!"By John Lovering

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John Crowley: Biotech's Chief Evangelist - [Art of Investing, EP.15] 1:37:52

2M ago1:37:52

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Our teacher today is John Crowley. It is difficult to appropriately describe John and the Crowley family's story without drawing comparisons to superheroes. Harrison Ford gave it a shot, and the result is Extraordinary Measures, a blockbuster movie he starred in, alongside Brendan Fraser and Kerry Russell. The movie is based on Gita Anand's book Th…

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New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Speckled Band - 06-23-47 32:54

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This captivating tale features a mysterious murded, a deadly snake, and a family curse. Dr. John Watson (Nigel Bruce) narrates as Sherlock Holmes (Tom Conway) unravels the secrets behind the speckled band.... This track will live in the "Sherlock Holmes" Playlist. Another Episode "The Innocent Murderess" will be released in a few days... Gets your …

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Earplay - The Hunter Gracchus - Drama 1972 - 90 56:21

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Earplay with a story originally written by Franz Kafka and adapted for Earplay by John Robinson. Audio intro gives some background on the story... a little "synopsis" :) This is a very well done radio play... all the Earplay stories and broadcasts were first class... NPR has an incredible reputation in supporting the arts.…

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Soundcloud 1939 Frozen Peas Commercial Orson Welles 1970 6:21

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This is a short story... first an introduction to the situation that was the cause of the story... and then the audio file will play.Orson Welles...if you are or are not an old time radio fan... have most likely at least heard of him. He was a brilliant actor, director, and producer in the field of radio starting when he was 23 with the 1938 "War o…

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Space Patrol - The Trap On Planet X - 08_29_53 - Sci-Fi Adventure 27:36

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This is the conclusion to "The Menace of Planet X" - Does Commander Corey and Cadet Happy rescue the professor? Do they escape the "Plasta Weapon... which seals the victim up in a coat of heavy plastic!" How will the Commander and Cadet get one of the natives to let them out of a iron cell?Note: Some spots in the audio in this recording is of poor …

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Four Star Playhouse - The Incredible Anna Lee - Aug. 21, 1949 - Comedy 32:38

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Brief introduction to this light-hearted comedy performed in 1949 on a program entitled "Four Star Playhouse."... There are 5 people in the photo because the mention his name as an "and Frank Lovejoy"... so they had FIVE stars on a show entitled "Four Star Playhouse"It is a very entertaining show and it is well acted by these 5 very talented people…

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Space Patrol - The Menace Of Planet X - 08_22_53 - Sci-Fi 29:57

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It has been a long time since I have posted a Space Patrol adventure...thanks to the Armed Forces Radio Service...and the Old Time Radio Researchers Group... more shows have become available. In this episode Prince Baccarratti shows up on a new planet that features dinosaurs and huge birds...also native tribes who Baccarratti has enslaved. Look Out…

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Crime Club - Death Deals A Diamond July 7, 1947 - Mystery/Suspense 32:27

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Introductory Audio gives background on the "Crime Club" series and a brief synopsis of the featured story "Death Deals A Diamond"... this program has some twists and turns in it that make it quite entertaining. In the intro I mention that I did not have the full date of the airing, but since publishing the file, I found it to be July 7, 1947....so …

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Dr. Christian - Story of Windy And The Truth Pills - Mar. 27, 1938 -Medical Soap Opera 29:24

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The story of a man (named Windy) that consistently tells little lies, and a lot of them.Dr. Christian (Jean Hersholt) ran on CBS radio from 1937-1950 because it was so popular. Hersholt was so convincing as a physician that he received requests every week for his medical advice! He lives and works in Rivers-End. He knows everyone and everyone knows…

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Earplay - A Phoenix Too Frequent - 1970s - Comedy by Christopher Fry 57:54

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In ancient Greece, Dynamene is prepared to die from grief over the death of her husband and has barricaded herself, fasting, in his tomb. She has brought her faithful servant along to die with her (a plan that said servant is not 100% on board with). But it’s not long before Dynamene is distracted from her death wish by the arrival of a handsome so…

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Dangerous Assignment - France - August 6, 1949 -Spy Adventure 32:15

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Audio introduction to the "Dangerous Assignment" series and then a brief synopsis on the story "France"... this is a spy adventure series and it is quite good! They produced radio programming from 1949-53. There was a television series starring Brian Donlevy from 1951-52 and an Australian radio series broadcast in 1954-56 as remakes of the American…

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Kraft Music Hall - Al Jolson and Peggy Lee- 12 02 1948 31:50

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Track features host, Al Jolson welcoming guest Peggy Lee for music, comedy and variety - 1948. Kraft Musical Hall was an extremely popular program of the era. Jolson became the host on the Kraft Music Hall on October 2, 1947 through May 26, 1949. His musical conductor and pianist, Oscar Levant, welcomed a wide variety of guests from the stage, scre…

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The Cisco Kid - Lancers Of Black Horse Brigade - Ca. 1950 Western Adventure 32:06

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Audio Intro: Brief history of the series... note that in this episode Jack Mather plays Cisco and Harry Lang plays Pancho. Jackson Beck was the original Cisco Kid and Pancho was played by Louis Sorin. When died at the age of 53, Mel Blanc played Pancho. On television and in motion pictures Duncan Renaldo played the Cisco Kid and Leo Carrillo was Pa…

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Captain Midnight 54+ 55 Wreckage and Sick Injured - 01 17 And 19_1940 32:35

2M ago32:35

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Audio introduction with background on the "Captain Midnight" series which had a life far beyond radio. It started on radio, but was so popular... movies, TV, Comic Books, Newspapers...Based on a World War I pilot who returned in his Bi-Plane from a very dangerous mission... the time? "Midnight"... Captain Midnight.Two back to back episodes edited t…

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Orphan Annie - Mississippi Trip and 33rd Wright Bros. Ann. 1936 32:13

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Audio intro to the series and a brief synopsis of the two shows (edited back to back) from 1936. "Annie and Joe Go to Mississippi" and "The Wright Brothers 33rd Anniversary"First show on radio that was directed towards children... and selling lots of Ovaltine to earn prizes. If you have seen Jean Shepherds "A Christmas Story" you might remember how…

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Damon Runyon Theatre - Pick A Winner - 1949 - Drama-Comedy 29:47

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Audio introduction to this track "Pick A Winner" and some background on Damon Runyon and the Damon Runyon Theater.Mixing comedy with drama... not an easy thing to do, but in the hands of a very talented Damon Runyon and New York City... it was done in this 52 episode series. This will be stored in the "Damon Runyon Theatre" Playlist…

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Chuck-Wagon Jamboree - Country Western Music - Ken Curtis-1948 29:54

2M ago29:54

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Audio with brief background on the "Chuck-Wagon Jamboree"In the photo you see Ken Curtis as "Festus" on Gunsmoke - TV Show. But he is up on the stage as part of the "Chuck-Wagon Jamboree"radio show. He was an amazing country-western singer.Show has a mix of country western songs. Two tracks edited back to back with Lifeboy commercial separating the…

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Arcadea Group: Permanent Capital Investing in Vertical SaaS - [Art of Investing, EP.14] 1:36:42

2M ago1:36:42

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Our teachers today are Daniel Eisen and Paul Yancich, co-founders of Arcadea Group. Arcadea is a private market, long-duration investor building a permanent home for high-quality, vertical market software companies. Today, we sit down with an example of next-generation talent in Daniel and Paul, who began Arcadea after having the rare opportunity t…

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Easy Aces - Johnny Borrows Money For Suits - Will He Pay It Back? - 1945 Comedy 26:49

2M ago26:49

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Audio Introduction to the two back to back episodes... Johnny, Jane's brother, borrows $80 from Jane to buy two suits...Goodman doesn't think he will pay it back because he doesn't have a job... but he is married to a millionairess whose father is trying to get Johnny to go to work for him... with no luck so far.This track of two programs will be l…

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Escape _The Vessel of Wrath - May 10, 1953 - Suspense 31:42

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Adapted from a story written by W.Somerset Maugham wrtten in 1931 and appearing in Hearst's International Cosmopolitan. The story was adapted to radio for "Escape" in a play entitled "The Vessel of Wrath." Introductory audio tells more about the Escape series and introduces the episode you will hear. This will be living in the Playlist: Drama and M…

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Career change, on becoming a therapist/counsellor - managing moving into uncertainty (video 2) 37:52

2M ago37:52

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This is the audio of my second YouTube video about managing moving into uncertainty when going through career change to become a therapist/psychotherapist/counsellor. I set out 5 pieces of advice, covering ways of thinking, some things to do and also the importance of others in the journey. Support the Show. If there’s anything else you’d like to k…

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