Best Oldtime Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Bob & The Good Oldtimers: Providence Brings Bob and Bill Together 1:00:02

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Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob and the AA pioneers gained their sobriety by working the principles found in the Oxford Group and adapting them to the special needs of alcoholics. This series traces this early history. It draws from the 1980 AA publication Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers. Fr. Bill’s guest is recovery archivist Matt D. from the 12-Step Fellowsh…

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We The People (Jack and Mary's Anniversary) 30:37

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January 26, 1947 - Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone are guests on the human interest radio program "We There People" talking about their 20th Wedding Anniversary (you can skip to Jack Benny's segment at around the 20min mark). Listen to an exert of the books "Sunday Nights at Seven" in which Jack tells the story of meeting Mary.…

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Totally_High_Holy_Rainbow-Coloured_Spirit_Hawk_of_Awakened_Manifestation_Part_XI 56:35

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Welcome to Totally High Holy Rainbow-Coloured Spirithawk of Awakened Manifestation (Part XI). In this multi-part series, we explore audio field recordings made at Rainbow Gatherings around the world. In this episode, we’ll feature recordings made at the 2024 California Annual Rainbow Gathering, located in the Plumas National Forest. Produced by Mul…

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Dr. Bob & The Good Oldtimers: Dr. Bob Preps for Recovery 35:13

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A recovery program for alcoholics existed before the Big Book was written, and before the 12 Steps ever came to be. Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob and the original members of AA gained their sobriety by working the principles and practices found in the Oxford Group and adapting them to the special needs of alcoholics. This series traces some of this early hi…

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What's My Line? (BONUS) 30:01

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January 23, 1955 - Can you guess the Jack Benny cast member before the celebrity panel? Listen to the audio from the TV gameshow.

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Episode 42: The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-006 2:55:09

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The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-006 3 hours of classic old time radio. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 17, 1939. Program #5. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. A visit to "Parson Dan" and a scream caused by "The Seven." Greba!. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 10985. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 19, 1939. P…

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Amos & Andy with Jack Benny and Rochester 30:27

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November 10, 1944 - Jack Benny and Rochester are guest stars on the long running radio series Amos & Andy. This episode is called "The Employment Agency".

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The Eleventh Step: Quiet Time pt.2 29:57

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Two Way Prayer is only a part of a longer morning Quiet Time. In this final episode of a two-part series Fr. Bill explores a pamphlet by Howard J. Rose that’s titled: The Quite Time. The short pamphlet was popular among members of the Oxford Group and early AA. It gives an overview of the Morning Quiet Time practice covering five areas: 1.) The Fac…

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Phil Harris Hosts Kollege (BONUS) 33:34

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August 9, 1944 - "Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge" was fun music quiz show. When they needed a guest host they called on Phil Harris. Play along and enjoy the music!

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Episode 41: The OTRNow Radio Program PC_2024-005 2:58:34

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The OTRNow Radio Program PC_2024-005 The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 12, 1939. Program #3. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Dr. Petrie and the evil Dr. Fu, face to face. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 10983. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 15, 1939. Program #4. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by…

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The Eleventh Step: Quiet Time pt.1 39:10

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Two Way Prayer is only a part of a longer morning Quiet Time. In the following two episodes Fr. Bill explores a pamphlet by Howard J. Rose that’s titled simply: The Quite Time. The short pamphlet was popular among members of the Oxford Group and early AA. It gives an overview of the Morning Quiet Time practice covering five areas: 1.) The Facts of …

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Jack Benny on the Quiz Kids (Bonus) 32:09

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April 7, 1941 - This Bonus Episode features Jack as a guest on the Quiz Kids Program! Plus clips of Walt Disney and Fred Allen.

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A Side - Summer Song Part I 57:21

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REBROADCAST A SIDE: Episode originally aired on The Other Side on KVMR Community Radio Station on June 17th, 2014: With Summer Solstice very near, here’s a show that reflects the spirit of the season. Featuring an assortment of music from the 1920s & 30s and field recordings of his own doing, hoping to remedy the sweat of the long, hot summer with …

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B Side - Summer Song Part I 55:50

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REBROADCAST B SIDE: Episode originally aired on The Other Side on KVMR Community Radio Station on June 17th, 2014: With Summer Solstice very near, here’s a show that reflects the spirit of the season. Featuring an assortment of music from the 1920s & 30s and field recordings of his own doing, hoping to remedy the sweat of the long hot summer with t…

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Spiritual or Religious? An Interview with a Buddhist in Recovery 27:46

28d ago27:46

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Many in recovery find Buddhist philosophy and meditation a tremendous aid to their spiritual journey. Fr. Bill’s guest is Kevin G. a gifted Buddhist author and teacher in long term recovery from addiction. Kevin is the author One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps. The Buddha’s enlightenment and Kevin’s simple teaching style have much …

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USO Show in Paris 1945 31:26

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June 28, 1945 - Jack Benny, Larry Adler and Martha Tilton starting their USO tour in Paris. They mention the fall of Berlin, the Folies Bergère music hall, the Davis Cup tennis tournament, Bob Hope, Jasha Heifetz, Van Johnson and Duffy's Tavern. Enjoy the show!

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Episode 40: The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-004 3:02:01

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The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-004 The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 08, 1939. Program #1. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. The evil Dr. Fu swears to get Sir Nayland Smith, and starts with the murder of Sir Crighton Davey. Dr. James Petrie lives on Baker Street (with a notable neighbor, no doubt). Hanle…

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Logotherapy and Recovery: Viktor Frankl and the 12 Steps 54:12

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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"Babes in the Woods" This is My Best 29:11

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May 29, 1945 - Jack Benny guest stars in the radio play "Babes in the Woods" from the program "This is My Best".

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Logotherapy and Recovery: The Love Chapter 54:11

2M ago54:11

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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Portable TV Set 33:35

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May 23, 1954 - Jack's trip to Las Vegas is disscussed as well as Jack's last television show of the season featuring Bob Hope, as well as Dennis Day's TV Show. References include the portable Crosley TV set, dialing information (1-1-3), "My Sin" perfume, The Good Humor man, Marylin Monroes and her husband Joe DiMaggio, Frank Sinatra's song "Young A…

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Episode 39: The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-003 3:05:54

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The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-003 A Date With Judy. August 01, 1944. Red net. Sponsored by: Tums. It's Mr. Foster's birthday; Judy wants him to have a "perfect day." This plot was previously used on the program on August 5, 1941 (see cat. #105658). Aleen Leslie (creator, writer), Louise Erickson, Helen Mack (producer, director), Dix Davis, Charles …

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Logotherapy and Recovery: The Meaning of Work 49:17

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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Rita Hayworth 33:38

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May 20, 1945 - In San Francisco Jack Benny is joined by actress Rita Hayworth, Governer Earl Warren and harmonica player Larry Adler. This is just after the German Surrender. References include Orson Welles, Bing Crosby in "Going My Way", and Jack Benny's movie "The Horn Blows at Midnight".

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Logotherapy and Recovery: The Meaning of Life and Death 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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Victory in Europe (The Vault) 33:00

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May 13, 1945 - Jack is going to San Francisco. It is Mother's Day, the Sunday after V-E Day and Jack Benny is getting ready for a trip, so he gets some money from his vault. References include Truman, Churchill, and Eisenhower, the Adjusted Service Rating (soldiers with 85 points could go home), J. Edger Hoover, actor Errol Flynn, songwriter Cole P…

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Episode 38: The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-002 2:58:48

2M ago2:58:48

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The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-002 Meet The Meeks. August 30, 1947. NBC net, WMAQ, Chicago origination. Sustaining. Should Uncle Louis get married? This is a good subject to bring up at breakfast. The program ends short, and after interminable theme music, ends early. Forrest Lewis, Fran Allison, Beryl Vaughn, Les Weinrott (writer, director), Mary F…

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Lagotherapy and Recovery: The Age of Anxiety 57:28

2M ago57:28

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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Test Drive (Grace Moore) 31:41

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May 10, 1936 - Mary phones her mother in Los Angeles and Jack test drives a car. References inlcude singers Bing Crosby, actress Loretta Young and singer and actress Grace Moore. Behind the scenes Jack Benny was having trouble with his writer Harry Conn. Some thing this is the first episode written by Bill Morrow and Ed Beloin.…

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Episode 175: EPISODE 175: "The Changing Room" by Sheila Kohler 36:28

3M ago36:28

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In this month's podcast, we are pleased to present multiple O. Henry Award winner Sheila Kohler reading her suspenseful, evocative tale "The Changing Room" from our January/February 2021 issue. https://sheilakohler.com/ https://www.purple-planet.com/By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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Logotherapy and Recovery: Going in Search of Soul 49:08

2M ago49:08

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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Love Letters (Jeanette Eymann) 33:56

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May 1, 1955 - Jack buys a baseball team. Much of this episode recycled portions of scripts from previous episodes including May 9, 1948 and April 13, 1947. References include George Gobel, Edgar Bergen, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Gary Cooper's (misquoted) catchphrase from The Virginian, "And smile when you say that".…

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Episode 37: The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-001 3:03:23

3M ago3:03:23

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The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-001 Fibber McGee and Molly. May 19, 1942. NBC net, WMAQ Chicago aircheck. Sponsored by: Johnson's Wax. Fibber has great news! The McGees are going to be rich (again)!. Jim Jordan, Marian Jordan, Harlow Wilcox, Billy Mills and His Orchestra, The King's Men, Bill Thompson, Isabel Randolph, Gale Gordon, Don Quinn (writer)…

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How Jack Hired Don Wilson 32:28

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May 6, 1945 - Continuing a series of episodes about Jack Meeting his cast, this episode is about Jack hiring his announcer Don Wilson. Jack also gets ready to open his swimming pool for the summer. References include the writer Mark Twain, the movie "Woman in the Window", singer Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, announcers Harry Von Zell, Jimmy Wallin…

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Logotherapy and Recovery: Who is Viktor Frankle and how can he help me? 53:08

3M ago53:08

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but fewer priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering workknown as Logother…

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Professor LaBlanc 33:12

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April 29, 1945 - First episode with Jack Benny's violin teacher Professor LeBlanc, played by Mel Blanc. References include Lena Horne, Ronald Colman, songs "rum and Coca-cola" and "My Dreams Are Getting better All The Time", books "Forever Amber", The Rover Boys series, the Elsie Dinsmore series, and Bob Hope's book "I Never Left Home",…

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Bonus Episode: Fr. Bill Interviewed by Therapist Tom Lavin 30:51

3M ago30:51

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Tom will be my guest for an upcoming series focused on the work of psychiatrist Viktor Frankl. Serving both as a therapist and university instructor practicing in Reno, Nevada, Tom’s interest in Frankl’s Logotherapy extends back many years and he has a special gift for making Frankl’s work accessible to people in recovery. This recording was an int…

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A Side - Globetrottin' 58:16

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A Side (Hour 1) Originally aired on The Other Side on KVMR on April 21st, 2015:---> It’s time to be gettin’ on the good spring foot with muddy boots Tenali Hedgesmedgehoginabog. We’ll be venturin’ forth through the various lands of sound that encompasses this big blue world. There’s gonna be a variety of curiosities, some to make you scratch your n…

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B Side - Globetrottin’ 55:04

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B Side (Hour 2) Originally aired on The Other Side on KVMR on April 21st, 2015:---> It’s time to be gettin’ on the good spring foot with muddy boots Tenali Hedgesmedgehoginabog. We’ll be venturin’ forth through the various lands of sound that encompasses this big blue world. There’s gonna be a variety of curiosities, some to make you scratch your n…

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