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Glenn Robison’s weekly, hour-long radio program of “toe-tapping music from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and 30s” broadcast Sunday evenings at 6 on KISL 88.7 FM, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California.
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Selene

Aaron Reardon

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Step into Selene, a city cloaked in darkness and teeming with horrors – from evil headmistresses to murderous marionettes, black worm parasites, haunted hotels, and eerie sleepwalkers. Meet the Paranormal Investigators of Needle Street, newly arrived to battle the encroaching malevolence. Inspired by Poe, Edward Gorey, and Agatha Christie, their adventures promise twisted mysteries and unforgettable characters. Immersive audio brings the city to life, blending dark humor with bone-chilling s ...
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History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath.
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Haymarket Originals is a new home for audio deep dives, by and for the left—brought to you by Haymarket Books. The first Haymarket Originals project is FRAGILE JUGGERNAUT: WHAT WAS THE CIO? Through a limited run of twenty episodes, a group of labor historians and organizers will revisit the near-mythical history of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)—and the high water mark of US labor activity in the 1930s and 1940s—in the context of today’s critical juncture in the labor movemen ...
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The Jack Benny Show AKA The Jello Program AKA The Lucky Strike Program aired from the 1930's right through to the 1950's. Each week your host, John Henderson, brings an episode from that week 60-80 years ago. It's old, yet still as funny as ever. "The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and yours truly Don Wilson"
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Frank Proctor selects, and then describes some of the greatest shows from the golden age of radio — the 1930s and 1940s — like The Shadow and Fibber McGee & Molly. A half-hour of drama, mystery or suspense is followed by a half-hour of comedy.
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Classic Radio Theater

Hudson River Radio .com

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Hudson River Radio's own Big Jim Wheeler is thrilled to share his personal collection of classic radio shows from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s! Jim grew up on a farm in upstate New York, where TV shows were scarce, and where radio was king. It was a time where families would gather around the radio to hear the latest episode of their favorite shows.
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Welcome to 5678, a movie musical podcast where two best friends, separated by geography but united in their love for musical theater, review and breakdown movie-musicals. Each episode we dissect a new movie musical, ranging from the 1930's all the way up to today, all the while giggling, snorting, and generally being absolute dunces. So powder those noses and tape down those boobs, we're about to start rolling.
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Delve into immersive tales of history, nature and adventure with the award-winning National Trust Podcast. From wild landscapes to heritage sites and historical legends, unearth fascinating stories about people and places in the UK. This series, travel to the 1930s to unmask the eccentric Ferguson’s Gang, find out how the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree impacted the community, and discover what life was like for the people who toiled deep in a Roman gold mine. To learn more about podcasts f ...
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This is a survey of religions from the earliest of times starting with ancient ceremonial burials and gifts goods, followed by the development of massive kingdoms and Temples. In this series we will dig deep into pre-Israelite cults and how they influenced Judaism and ultimately Christianity, what were the political motivations behind the scripture and the gospels? Then we will conclude with the Holocaust in the 1930's and look at how religion may have been involved in the murder of over 6 m ...
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The sound of stage and silver screen with weekly curated shows hosted by Amanda Stefaniuk on a dedicated movie and TV related topic with soundtrack music spanning the 1930s - today! Listen to a mix of artists from decades of movie soundtracks alongside some of Hollywood's greatest composers including Bernard Hermann, Ennio Morricone, Jerry Goldsmith, Lalo Schrifin, John Barry, Henry Mancini and more. Find out more at www.mondohollywood.ca
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As a new authoritarian movement rises in American politics, stoked by one of the country’s most outrageous demagogues, there is an all-out international manhunt for an American traitor. The U.S. Army’s Nazi war crimes trials in Germany have been infiltrated by a spy -- a mole for the other side. A gruesome foreign influence operation unfolds in Washington. A blackmail plot turns deadly in the U.S. Senate. A Hail Mary scheme to stop the counting of the Electoral College votes rattles democrac ...
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Forward Into The Past is a podcast that brings classic tales of suspense, mystery, science fiction, and fiction from the public domain to the modern listener. Each episode features a full-length story, narrated by host J.C. Rede. The stories featured on Forward Into The Past were originally published in dime novels, story papers, and magazines from the late 1890s to the early 1930s. These stories are a product of their time, and may contain themes, words, and ideas that are no longer conside ...
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The Big Band and Swing Podcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on the music, artists and history of the Big Band Era of the 1930‘s, 1940’s and 1950‘s. You will hear classic Big Band recordings and forgotten performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.
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Get ready for the first-ever snackable Old Time Radio podcast. Each week listen for a bite-sized sample of the Golden Age of Radio and journey back to the twentieth century. Gain keen insights into life in the 1930s, 1940s , and 1950s through short-form old-time radio programs including comedic moments, full-cast short dramas, stories from the greatest storytellers of the past. Unearth legends and rediscover those who have long been forgotten, all while gaining keen insights into life in a w ...
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The 1930s and Arts Education

Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.

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This podcast was developed as part of an elementary-level Clark County School District Teaching American History Grant. The three-year grant will fund six modules per year with each module focusing on a different era of American history and a different pedagogical theme. This podcast focuses on the the 1930s: Depression, Dust Bowl, and Deals and Arts Education. Participants in the grant are third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers in Clark County (the greater Las Vegas area), Nevada. Teaching ...
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Lil' Miss Kate - Ward of the State

Lil' Miss Kate - Ward of the State

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LIL MISS KATE - WARD OF THE STATE is a narrative comedy podcast in the style of classic radio serials like Little Orphan Annie and The Shadow. Each episode follows Kate, precocious orphan extraordinaire, her guardian, the witless Deputy Mayor of New York City Solomon Russell, her daring Personal Tutor and former Heavyweight Champion of the World, Lucinda Sheraton, and of course, her ever-present horse companion, Fiorello, as they tackle all manner of old-timey adventures. Find us at lilmissk ...
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The 'Kindred Spirit' are a group of seven friends who met in their freshman year at Briarwood College. The girls have all sorts of difficulties during their sophomore year. Allison won't be able to come back to school because she has no money. A new girl comes to college and doesn't fit in. The girls have other troubles and triumphs. This is a charming young adult story written in the 1930s about college women of the day. Narrated by Linda Velwest
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Captain Flashman: Defender of the Universe is an episodic satire of 1930s sci-fi radio serial cliffhangers and is updated monthly. Listen in as Captain Flashman, his fiancée, paramour and main squeeze Eve Arden and world renowned scientist Doctor Katrina Krakow fight malicious mischief-makers, rapacious rapscallions and earnest evildoers bent on the earth's destruction. So put off those pesky errands to another day and instead listen closely as this audio cartoon unfolds before your very ear ...
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In the 1930s, Lucky Luciano, one of American history’s most notorious mobsters, was finally taken down by a rookie prosecutor. Eunice Carter was one of the first Black Women ever to become a prosecutor in America. She operated from the heart of the Harlem Renaissance to navigate the corrupt world of downtown Manhattan politics, and a deeply racist and sexist pre-civil rights American society. But her pioneering role in what became known as the “trial of the century” has been forgotten by pop ...
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Hidden Harbor Mysteries

Jay Smith on Podiobooks.com

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Hidden Harbor, USA. It is a time of war and hardship for millions of Americans, many of whom live in a city of lies and corruption. But there are those who will fight for truth and justice in this hard, broken city – heroes like The Femme Phantom, who uses the music of the human soul to combat evil and villainy. Based on the radio serials of the 1930s, Hidden Harbor Mysteries is a full-cast audio drama packed with fast-paced, bare-knuckle adventure topped with relentless thrills and chills. ...
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Starting with the 1936 thirteen part serial entitled “FLASH GORDON” - made by UNIVERSAL PICTURES (and based upon the cartoon strip of the same name created by Alex Raymond), Andy & Martin present a commentary podcast featuring the science-fiction serials that featured in cinemas in the 1930s.
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Perry Mason

BleedTV Podcast

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BleedTV jumps back into time as they tackle the new HBO show Perry Mason, which is set back in the 1930's. He is a PI/Attorney who is going through a tough time and trying to remember who he is after hitting rock bottom.
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CAUSE OF DEATH: UNKNOWN. In this series, we will look back to the 1930s, diving into the mysterious death of a cab operator who braved selling moonshine in the dry county of McMinnville, Tennessee. Did he die of natural causes? Or are the rumors true about police involvement?
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Shakespeare@ Home is our new ongoing project of classic drama in ‘radio’ format. Conceived as an homage to the heyday of serialized radio drama of the 1930s and 40s, Shakespeare@ Home delivers our same acclaimed tradition of providing accessible interpretations of classic works for a new audience.
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In 1929 F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote Ernest Hemingway that because his short stories now earned $4000 a pop he was "an old whore" who had "mastered the 40 positions" when "in her youth one was enough." But were the upwards of 180 stories he cranked out when not writing The Great Gatsby really the work of a literary prostitute selling out his talent for a fast buck? Kirk Curnutt and Robert Trogdon don't think so. Each episode they draw a random title from a hat and explore its place in Fitzgeral ...
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FDR Fireside Chats and Speeches

Humphrey Camardella Productions

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When President Franklin D. Roosevelt took office in 1933, one in four Americans was out of work nationally, but in some cities and some industries unemployment was well over 50 percent. From the Banking crisis to until his last about War Bonds, FDR spoke
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This week, we dive into the fascinating 15-minute series "Guest Star," a program promoting the sale of defense bonds that began in 1947. You'll hear the moving sketch "I Am Liberty," which tells the story of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi (J Carrol Naish) and the creation of the Statue of Liberty. Despite some historical liberties, the episode captures…
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This episode is available for free on 7/1, and is available early and ad-free for MSNBC Premium subscribers on Apple Podcasts. In a live conversation recorded at the Provincetown, MA Town Hall on May 26, Rachel and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner discuss “Ultra,” her book “Prequel,” and the rise of fascism both throu…
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The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds …
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Edith Clifford Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. Do you know who this lady is? She’s singer, actress and comedienne Edith Clifford. You’ll hear all about her and hear three of her recordings in the first se…
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The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the charac…
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Send us a Text Message. In this thrilling episode, Nick Carter's intrepid junior detective Patsy Garvin encounters dangerous situations as he follows a mysterious man named Snell on a journey that leads them to Helena, Montana. The narrative unfolds with tense moments as Patsy must act swiftly to thwart potential harm. A sequence of events transpir…
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Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960."Have Gun Will Travel" is a Western TV series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who roams the Old West helping those…
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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. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within t…
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Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…
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The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas originating in 1930s pulp novels and later expanding to various media. The titular character has been featured in radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. Initially created as a radio show narrator, The Shadow was developed into a literary character by Wa…
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Boston Blackie is a fictional character created by Jack Boyle. He was originally a jewel thief and safecracker, but he became a detective in adaptations for films, radio, and television. He is known as "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend." Boston Blackie is a complex and interesting character. He is a thief,…
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Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…
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Ex-professional footballer Tayshan Hayden-Smith turned to the healing power of nature after the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy in 2017. Since then, he’s been on a journey to bring access to nature to all. He shows ranger Kate Martin around his local community garden and together they see that a garden can be anywhere and anything. Later Kate heads to …
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"Suspense" was a radio drama series that captivated audiences from 1940 through 1962 during the Golden Age of Radio. Often subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," this program was a shining example of suspense thriller entertainment. It specialized in delivering heart-pounding stories, typically featuring some of the leading Hollywood a…
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Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…
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As the Germans moved across central Belgium the exact kind of battle that the French Army had been anticipating for years occurred, and they did very well. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choic…
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"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante, and his partner Kato fighting crime. Britt Reid, related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew, used a secret passage in his apartment to access the "Black Beauty" car for their night missions. The series showcased a dynamic partnership between Britt Reid…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Nick Carter encounters a mysterious client, George Snell, who seeks help in a case of kidnapping, robbery, and blackmail involving the governor's daughter in Wenonah. As Snell's actions become suspicious, Nick's assistant, Patsy, embarks on a thrilling pursuit to uncover the truth behind Snell's motives. An …
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Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…
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Welcome back to Season 4 of 5678: A Movie Musical Podcast! Don your golden gown and hop on the train from Yonkers for Hello Dolly (1969)! Starring Barbra Streisand, so many waiters, and a whole ass parade. Buckle up for crazy matchmaking schemes, silly milliners, and so much dancing in the street. You've never seen a dinner service quite like this!…
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Join Mr. and Mrs. Lockhart as they disembark in Southampton. As they navigate the charming yet sometimes perplexing customs of England, from packing trunks to understanding local accents, this episode offers a humorous and heartwarming glimpse into the start European adventure. Originally Aired in 1930 Stars: Gene and Kathleen Lockhart Subscribe to…
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One of the most shocking incidents of World War II for Americans -- a cold-blooded Nazi massacre of surrendering American troops -- gets weaponized against the United States by surviving Nazis hoping to return to power, as well as a group of Americans sympathetic to their cause. A gruesome hoax around the massacre, cooked up by the Nazis, will soon…
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Alec Templeton Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. Do you know who this fellow is? He’s pianist Alec Templeton who became popular on radio in the US for his talent in playing serious classical music, but also…
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Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every…
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The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds …
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The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the charac…
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Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960."Have Gun Will Travel" is a Western TV series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who roams the Old West helping those…
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In the part of the story, Abraham's Lord negotiates the treaty with Abraham that will give him protection while monitoring the dangerous trade routes (The King's Highway) from bandits. This way the k8ng can safely send caravans from Babylonia to Egypt without interruption. Also, to seal the deal, Sarah must carry the King's seed so that his royal b…
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This week our crew at Fragile Juggernaut is delivering our first special bonus episode. Tim and Ben talk with Sam-Adler Bell—an excellent writer and one-half of the brilliant Know Your Enemy podcast—about our series. Appearing on Know Your Enemy gave us a chance to explore a new dimension of our project: to think about the CIO not only as a moment …
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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 music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podc…
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Send us a Text Message. In this enthralling episode, Nick Carter and his assistant Patsy Garvan find themselves embroiled in a complex web of deception and treachery. As they uncover a sinister plot involving a supposed suicide, a cunning impostor, and a desperate attempt to secure a fortune, the stakes are raised to unprecedented levels. With thri…
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