Here you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. If you consider yourself an enthusiast of creepy Victorian history, you probably already know about the age of spiritualism, the grizzly murders, the grave robbers, twisted pseudo psychotherapy, and memento mori – But I try to dig a little deeper. This was a time full of lace corsetry, romantic poetry, and a deep reverence and affection for the dead. It was a cultu ...
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Hai:) Selayaknya heebie jeebies, podcast ini akan membicarakan sesuatu yang bikin gua gusar. Follow me on twitter and instagram: @oracleneedsair Tell your anxious story to oracleneedsair@gmail.com I promise I'll be a good listener Welcome.
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A True Crime Podcast, hosted by Keira and Georgie
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Hosted by Comedienne Caroline Walker NURD explores topics that give us the heebie jeebies. From Outer Space to Creepy History, we cover it all. Find us on social media: @nurdpod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nurdpod/support
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A sister-powered podcast filled with that darn good stuff. Sisters Faith and Casey satisfy your needs for both hard justice and heebie-jeebies with stories about epic revenge and tales of the paranormal and unexplainable, with a healthy dose of shenanigans in between. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hqnpodcast/support
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Two grown women have intense opinions about cartoon ducks. More specifically, the hit 90’s Disney Afternoon show, Darkwing Duck! Join Anj and Kitty as they discuss episodes, comics, characters, and the fandom at large. Rated N for Negaduck.
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American Grooves Radio Hour, hosted by filmmaker and collector Joe Lauro, takes you on a deep dive into the music of pre-World War II America. It focuses on the Jazz, pioneering Blues, early Country, Gospel, Vaudeville and World Music which was being performed on the streets and in the taverns and nightclubs of pre-1935 America. ONLY original 78 rpm records from Joe’s world-renowned archive and the libraries of other notable collectors will be played. There will also be stories from the firs ...
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The Gentleman Technologist is a show ostensibly about technology but really it's just a group of guys watching collisions of trains of thought.
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Hello Angels, I am Joseph Albany Jr. this is my podcast, #FollowTheFro, dedicated to the advancement of Mind. Mind being the collected consciousness used to create that which we call, the gift of Perception. Join me in discussing a range of topics, all dealing with this Multiversal topic we call Life. #FollowTheFro
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Coming to you from beautiful Orlando, Florida. 10 Ten Trample is a podcast that celebrates the drunken pub conversations we all have with our best bros. follow the adventures of our heroes, Mike, Fredo, and Scott, each week as they navigate the often stormy seas of nerd and pop culture. Tune in for movie and TV show reviews, beer of the week, nerd news, Skynet watch, Magic the gathering and other gaming talk, as well as, our best attempts to man up and talk sports (mainly NBA go Knicks!). So ...
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First performed in Chicago nightclubs circa 1925 the tune was immortalized after Louis Armstrong's legendary 1926 version with his Hot Five - it is said he dropped the lyrics and went into an impromptu "scat" verse that se the ealry jazz hounds on fire~ here we talk about the tune and offer several versions of it through the pre-1940 years! --- Sup…
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Ep. 7 - The Dawn of Victorian Spiritualism
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In today's episode, Genevieve dives into the spine tingling world of Victorian Spiritualism. She'll talk about where it all began, what a Victorian materializing seance would entail, the ways mediums would trick people into believing they were talking to dead people, and the history of the Ouija board. References for today's episode: https://www.th…
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Ep. 6 - The Wild World of Victorian Vampires
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In today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the wild world of Victorian vampires. She'll discuss vampire panic and vampire autopsies of the 1800s, real vampires - or at least, folks who were believed to be real vampires, and the inspirations for everyone's favorite vampire, Dracula. References for today's episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_E…
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Weather AND music getting hot! - some remarkable recordings recently unearthed from the Louis Franklin collection. Franklin was a cornet player living , performing and collecting in the New York area from the 1930s-50s - his collection recently acquired by American Grooves! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-…
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Episode 72: The Lorax's True Identity Revealed??? Dynamite's Darkwing Duck #10!
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The long-awaited finale in which we learn the TRUE identity of the thief who possibly-drowned Launchpad and stole his compass! Anj and Kitty also share their overall thoughts on how Dynamite approached the series. Yay or Nay? Tune in to find out! *** Do you want YOUR letter read on the podcast? Want to send us questions, feedback, and other fun stu…
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Ep. 5 - The Life and Times of Typhoid Mary
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On today's episode, Genevieve talks about the life and times of a Ms. Mary Mallon, otherwise known as Typhoid Mary – much to her chagrin. References for today's show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Mallon https://the-line-up.com/north-brother-island https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/north-brother-island https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2019/03/28/ar…
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All selection of all kinds of great pre-1940 Jazz , Blues, Country and more from the original shellac records! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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Ep. 4 - The Horror of Victorian Children’s Stories
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In today's episode, Genevieve talks about the deeply disturbing world of Victorian Children’s stories and the twisted origins of some nursery rhymes of the time that we still enjoy today. References for today's episode: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2019/04/the-creepy-and-harsh-lessons-of-early-childrens-books/ https://news.ufl.edu/archive/19…
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Episode 71: Do you want rats? Because that's how you get rats!
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We're surfing into the Sahara Desert to witness the escapades of WATER WAY TO GO, wherein Launchpad gets to play the hero! F.O.W.L is at it again, and boy, they sure do love murdering people! *** Do you want YOUR letter read on the podcast? Want to send us questions, feedback, and other fun stuff? E-mail us at sleepless.stcanard@gmail.com! Twitter:…
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Ep. 3 - The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
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In today's episode, Genevieve covers the life and mysterious death of beloved gothic fiction writer, Edgar Allan Poe. My Main References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Edgar_Allan_Poe https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a45782209/edgar-allan-poe-death-mystery/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/still-mysterious-death-edgar-allan-p…
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This episode includes a segment exploring the legend of "Frankie & Johnny" and several of its musical manifestations on Blues, Country and Jazz recordings from the 1920s-30s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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In this week's episode, Genevieve talks about elaborate Victorian funeral traditions, what was, and was not, acceptable mourning fashion of the day, Queen Victoria’s obsession with her dead husband that sparked the trends, the hardship and power of 19th-century widowhood, as well as the almost fetishistic keepsaking of the deceased.…
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When record companies began recording rural American music for the emerging market of record buying country folk . The birth of County or "Hillbilly" music as they labeled it also brought to the recording microphone some innovators of te guitar - this episode will focus on a few of them - from the raggy flat picking of Riley Puckett, the amazing ba…
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In this episode, Genevieve covers the mysterious death of Octavia Hatcher – a women who died in 1891 who, according to legend, was buried alive.By myvictoriannightmare
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As an active collector new records arrival most every week. Joe shares some of these "new arrivals" on this episode, Like coming over for an old fashioned listening session! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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DEAD HEADS AND SUCKERS! Roots Of The Grateful Dead # 2
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Crockett-Ward & His Boys got it right! ( for me any thing past Jerry Garcia's death in 1995 fell into the "Sucker" category..but that's just ME!!) - Let's further explore the deep roots of tunes recorded by the institution known as THE GRATEFUL DEAD. Why? - because THEY were the first to introduce me to all things musical Americana - Of course, I w…
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Across the pre-war genres songs of mother ranked as the number two topic ( love being number 1!) So, on this Mothers' Day we celebrate Moms, Mothers, Mammy's and Mamas! - From mother songs of Al Jolson to sentimental country songs by Jimmie Rodgers, spirituals by Elder Lonnie McIntorsh, Washington Phillips and many more! --- Support this podcast: h…
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A mixture of many great recordings - from Valverts' Creole Band recorded in Paris circa 1930 to some hot Hawaiian sides and much more- the wonders of pre-1940 78s! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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Lets have some fun! Besides a few versions of a fun lost tune from 1933 ( Yeah Man!) we bring you an assortment of select though unfocused pre-war Jazz, Blues, Country and who knows what else! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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THE KING OF HI-DE-HO: CAB CALLOWAY (1930-40)
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At the behest of older sister Blanche in 1930 Cab Calloway took over and fronted the hot Harlem band THE MISSOURIANS - from that point on his career rapidly moved to the stars and stayed there for some 60 years. On this episode we explore his earliest years at the Cotton Club, in the movies and play some of his earliest influences. --- Support this…
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We do not often focus an entire episode on one artist but LONNIE JOHNSON deserves this and additional episodes! A pioneering jazz guitarist, blues guitarist, fiddler, singer and piano player Johnson is one of the undisputed genius of pre-war music - This episode will present rare recordings of Johnson with his family string band ( on fiddle!), to s…
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James P. Johnson was one of the forefathers of the Harlem Stride piano style - a progress from ragtime to jazz. He also was one of the most influential pianists of his day. We will explore some of James P's early piano solos from his groundbreaking CAROLINA SHOUT in 1921 to some of his band sides. We also will hear early recordings by perhaps his g…
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Born in Baltimore April 7, 1915 By the time she was 21 Billie Holiday became Jazz's GREATEST vocal stylist . We will dig into her earliest recordings from the landmark 1933 John Hammond session ( her 1st!) to her early 1940s records on commodore for Milt Gabler. We will also hear sione of her influences and imitators - Give BILLIE a listen on what …
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Episode 70: It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Both! It's Giiiiizmoduuuck!
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We've got another A+ team-up happening in this Gizmoriffic episode, Up Up and Awry! (Featuring special guest and all-around amazing supervillain Megavolt). Oh and Darkwing is there too, I guess. *** Do you want YOUR letter read on the podcast? Want to send us questions, feedback, and other fun stuff? E-mail us at sleepless.stcanard@gmail.com! Twitt…
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Ameericn Grooves goes to church! We will explore some of the deep American sacred and gospel music on this religious day. From Sacred Harp/Shaped Note quartets, to Sanctified preaching and Jubilee singing DENISON's SACRED HARP SINGERS OF ALABAMA, MIDDLE GEORGIA SINGING CONVENTION, BLIND ROOSEVELT GRAVES, PHIPPS FAMILY the old weird America for sure…
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In the 1920s and early 1930s "headin' uptown" meant a night of clubbing in HARLEM. And when you went you might have been entertained by any number of fabulous bands who lived and played "up-town". This episode , the second of two is dedicated to all of those Harem based bands - from LOUIS ARMSTRONG & HIS ORCHESTRA, MILLS BLUE RHYTHM BAND , JIMMY LU…
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Episode 69: The whole world is his Antagonist. Dynamite's Negaduck Issue #2!
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We're jumping back into Nega-shenanigans as Anj shares Negaduck Issue #2! With a special cameo from our all-time favourite morally-gray sorceress! Negs, buddy, you should know by now the 'ol Darkwing disguise won't work... *** MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE: Traversing the Stars interview with Jeff Parker: https://youtu.be/9itmXc6qPUI?si=sm8o7KbL…
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A celebration of St. Pat's day featuring hte music of some of the talented Irish Immigrants who recorded their folk and dance music in that great "melting pot" called America . From PACKIE DOLAN & HIS BOYS to tenor JOHN McCORMACK. We also will play some of the today seldom heard comic "Character songs" of the early 20th Century sung by the likes of…
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In the 1920s and early 1930s "headin' uptown" meant a night of clubbing in HARLEM. And when you went you might have been entertained by any number of fabulous bands who lived and played "up-town". This episode , the first of two is dedicated to all of those Harem based bands - from LUIS RUSSELL'S ORCHESTRA, SAVOY BEARCATS, JIMMY LUNCEFORD's ORCHEST…
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Episode 68: Disguise the Limit DIRECTOR'S CUT
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Today we're covering the episode Disguise The Limit... with a TWIST! Anj will be sharing various deleted scenes from the original script... so get ready as we CLOSE IN on INT. SLEEPLESS IN ST. CANARD - NIGHT. Praise be the tin can! *** Do you want YOUR letter read on the podcast? Want to send us questions, feedback, and other fun stuff? E-mail us a…
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KEEP A' KNOCKIN' ( BUT YOU CAN'T COME IN!)
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This episode explores the blues to rock tune KEEP A KNOCKIN' From it's origins as MY BUCKET's GOT A HOLE IN IT on . Tom Gates & His Orchestra on Gennett, Lizzie Miles on Vocalion and Boodle It Wiggins on Paramount are some of the versions heard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support…
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Charles Lindbergh's 1927 trans-atlantic flight was the news of the world. It spawned dance crazes and MANY tin-pan-alley songs. This episode explores some of them and more --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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Episode 67: In the arms of a Stegmutt... Dynamite's Darkwing Duck Issue #9!
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Playing catch-up in the world of comics, Anj and Kitty head back into the world of Dynamite's Darkwing Duck series with the pentultimate issue #9! Where all of Kitty's dreams and wishes are fulfilled (so long as they remain Muddlefoot-oriented). Keep holding your breath Launchpad, we believe in you! *** Do you want YOUR letter read on the podcast? …
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George Gershwin's RHAPSODY IN BLUES premiered at New York's Aeolian HALL on a program billed as "An Experiment in Modern Music," the much-anticipated concert held by Paul Whiteman and his Palais Royal Orchestra drew a packed audience. The excited audience included many top line vaudevillians, concert managers and Tin Pan Allevites who came to have …
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A few cool versions of this tin-pan-alley turned early jazz standard alomg with the usual assortment of pre-war 78 rpm musical wonders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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This episode features sides by Harlems' MILLS BLUE RHYTHM BAND, Joe Venuti & His Orchestra a aa few versions of the old folk tune JESSE JAMES --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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This show, the last of three, is a request only show! - The HOTTEST 1920s-30s performances of all time as per my listeners and fellow collectors! Get out the fire extinguisher! THE CREEPER by Duke Ellington, JOE TURNER BLUES Johnny Dodds Black Bottom Stompers , LUIS RUSSELL ORCH Saratoga Shout, TED LEWIS BAND Rhythm and many more --- Support this p…
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With a new year we will explore the very meaning of NEW! ( musically that is) - some first recordings by "new" artists circa 1920-35! Hear the first ever recordings of BING CROSBY, ROBERT JOHNSON, BILL MONROE, BOB WILLS, and many more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support…
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Let's make some end of the year WHOOPEE! fun stuff and a little bit of sentiment --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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This weeks' episode focus on some of the lady band leaders, and instrumentalists of pre-1940 Jazz, Blues and Country - INA RAY HUTTON, MEMPHIS MINNIE, KEECHIE WILEY, MARY LOU WILLIAMS, CLEO BROWN, THELMA TERRY among others will be featured --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support…
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What a treat to have American Grooves actually broadcast on WLIW on Christmas Eve- my favorite holiday of them all - a special Christmas episode with Christmas tunes from the 1900s-40s From Mel Blanc to Sister Rosetta Tharpe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support…
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Part 2 of the hottest of the hot records of the 1920s-mid 30s Collectors from all over the planet sent in suggestions and we again play some of those hot platters! - from King Oliver to Ernie Schultz band on Gennett - Thanks all who sent in their requests! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/suppo…
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Episode 66: Dragging our feet for the first half of this episode to delay the inevitable Comet Guy
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The wheel has decreed we cover SMARTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET and so we shall... but first, Anj and Kitty talk about the recently announced Justice Ducks comic book series! Wow, a lot of spin-offs happening here, who will be next??? (Kitty has started a prayer circle for a full-length Herb Muddlefoot biopic). *** Do you want YOUR letter read on the…
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We decide to ask an array of shellac collectors just what circa 1920s-30s 78 was the ( their) HOTTEST! - we were inundated with scores of opinions and suggestions - so much so that we will have three episode! - by COLLECTOR's CHOUCE of the hottest jazzer in the land - and what an array - Some of the ones you would suspect like Jelly Roll, Duke, Gol…
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Episode 65: The Penguins had to be real!! Dynamite’s Negaduck #1!
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Who knew this day would finally come? Negaduck, the most dastardly doppleganger of the Darkwing-verse, has rampaged his way into his own comic book series! And today Anj is gonna read the HECK outta this story to Kitty with NEGADUCK ISSUE#1. Does the dialogue hit those low-octave notes? Does the art stack up? Why are penguins prioritized in the epi…
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The world of pre-war 78 collectors is not large! Most of us have been at it for years but fortunately there is always some new blookd in the hobby- and about 4 times a years a group of like minded collectors gather at the home of Rich Nevins and spend a day and night spinning some of the best of the best discs from that era...or, at the very least,…
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Last week it was Heaven..this week.......you guest it the devil down below! ROBERT JOHNSON, ART KASSAL & HIS KASSALS IN THE AIR, GID TANNER and some fun reefer songs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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Those pearly gates have been the subject to countless tunes in all genres and in all eras! - Here's some fun tunes from the pre-1940 era! From Washington Phillips to Al Jolson......with a bit of Cleo Brown and Monroe Brothers mixed in as well --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support…
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Episode 64: A Message From Concerned Childrens Advertisers (sponsored by Dr. Heebie & Jeebie)
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Alternate title: Drakes will dress up in a mask and cape and fight crime instead of going to therapy. You guessed it! (or perhaps didn't), today we're covering the episode STRESSED TO KILL which is another delightful Megavolt and Quackerjack escapade. Featuring 90's Canadian heritage moments (shame on Anj for not mentioning the North American House…
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Max Fleischer's Great Depression era cartoon characters were almost immediately intrenched into era's pop culture - This episode features a few tunes dedicated to and BY our "Out Of The Inkwell" heroes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support
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