Best Fandango Podcasts (2024)

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

1d ago29:09

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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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Building community is 'an act of social justice’ at the Seattle Fandango Project 4:28

8d ago4:28

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RadioActive’s Vivi Cardenas-Habell says the Seattle Fandango Project played a key role in her upbringing. But she didn’t fully appreciate it until Covid took it away. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/building-community-is-an-act-of-social-justice-at-the-seattle-fandango-project [RadioActive Youth Media is KUOW’s radio journalism and au…

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Ep. 93 Grim Fandango 1:05:51

14d ago1:05:51

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What happens in the great beyond? What if its just as monotonous as day-to-day life can be? In this episode, Alex and Derek discuss a point-and-click adventure inspired by those questions, the Noir genre, and the Day of the Dead in a 90's classic: Grim Fandango Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgRT…

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The Free Speech Fandango 39:50

21d ago39:50

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Seg 1 –Will Free Speech Fall? Seg 2 –First Amendment Fiascos Abound Seg 3 – Is the War Over for Ukraine? Seg 4 – Biden’s Dirty Little Jobs SecretBy Radio America

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AOW 409 Indianapolis LIVE (Heath, Fandango, Bussy, Burchill, Van Vliet, PUF) 1:05:45

24d ago1:05:45

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LIVE from The Squared Circle Expo in Indianapolis, IN. Heath, Fandango, Effy, Allie Katch, Paul Burchill, Chris Van Vliet & PUF join Colt on stage for a fun chat infront of a LIVE audience! Listen Ad Free on Patreon: Patreon.com/ColtCabana But Colt's Stuff: ColtMerch.com ProWrestlingTees.com/ColtCabana PWTLive.com Image Photo: PortraitOfAWrestler.c…

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The Ukraine Special 39:51

2h ago39:51

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Seg 1 – Cash and Concerns for Ukraine Seg 2 – Exclusive: What Ukraine Needs – Part 1 Seg 3 - Exclusive: What Ukraine Needs – Part 2 Seg 4 – Weighing the Fiscal Cost of WarBy Radio America

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Why one young Marine refused to fight in Iraq 9:18

19h ago9:18

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It’s been more than 20 years since the U.S. invaded Iraq. For Darren Fisher, it’s been more than 20 years since he said, "No" to that invasion. RadioActive’s Olivia Asmann has the story of one young Marine’s objection to fighting in the so-called war on terror. This story discusses the realities of the military and war. Episode webpage: https://www…

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

2d ago33:09

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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

3d ago14:44

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

6d 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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Biden’s Waterloo? 39:50

7d ago39:50

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Seg 1 – Will Israel be Biden’s Downfall? Seg 2 – Bellwethers for 2024 Seg 3 – The Iran Question Just Got More Complex Seg 4 – Jury Duty Calls for NYC in Trump CaseBy Radio America

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

11d ago32:01

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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 07 0 1953 31:51

11d ago31:51

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Introductory audio gives some background on "Escape" and a brief synopsis of the story "Source of irritation"/Track will be stored in the "Horror and Suspense" playlistBy John Lovering

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

11d ago31:51

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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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Behind the Progressive Mask 39:53

14d ago39:53

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Seg 1 – The Creeping Progressive Power Play Seg 2 – A Political Reckoning Awaits Seg 3 – Trump Aims for A Middle Ground Approach to Abortion Seg 4 – Will There be a Ukraine Left to Save?By Radio America

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

15d ago24:35

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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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At 16, my grandma had an abortion. At 18, I’m telling her story 4:27

15d ago4:27

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In the summer of 1972, the year before Roe v. Wade made abortion legal nationwide, Elaine Fichter was 16 years old and eight weeks pregnant. Fichter lived in Washington state where abortion was already legal, and she made the choice to terminate her pregnancy. Fifty years later, Fichter’s grandchild, RadioActive’s Natalie Lahr, explores how her gra…

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166: Series Finale 1:08:31

15d ago1:08:31

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The time has come for us at the 'Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong' podcast family to say, "so long, farewell." When this podcast premiered in September of 2020, we wanted to shed a light on some of the films that may have been maligned by critics at the time. We wanted to cover the movies that, after watching them, made us think, "That was awesome!" or "Th…

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

16d ago16:18

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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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Celebrating Elton John & Bernie Taupin: Behind the Scenes at the Gershwin Prize Event 7:09

18d ago7:09

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In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle McMahon is live at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC for the Library of Congress Gerwshine Prize for Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The legendary songwriting duo's music has touched hearts and shaped the pop landscape for over five decades, and were honored at the prestigious Gershwin Prize celebr…

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The First Omen with Nell Tiger Free & Insights into AI with Eric Yaverbaum 39:19

21d ago39:19

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Join Kyle McMahon for a riveting discussion on Pop Culture Weekly as we explore the terrifying world of The First Omen and the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and public life. Nell Tiger Free graces us once again, sharing the spine-tingling details of her starring role in "The First Omen," while Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho Com…

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

22d ago28:13

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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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My grandfather’s 'Little Story': A journey through war and prison in Vietnam 4:30

22d ago4:30

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Aaron Ton's grandparents and their children lived comfortably in southern Vietnam. But everything changed on April 30, 1975. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/my-grandfather-s-little-story-a-journey-through-war-and-prison-in-vietnam [RadioActive Youth Media is KUOW’s radio journalism and audio storytelling program for young people. This…

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Separated from his family in Eritrea at 7, this Seattle man now mentors East African kids 4:12

27d ago4:12

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Seattle is home to 10% of the Eritrean population in the United States. Many Eritrean immigrants found political asylum in the U.S. in the 1980s and 90s due to the Eritrean War of Independence. For some young first-generation Eritrean Americans like RadioActive's Alex Mengisteab, this history feels both close and slightly out of reach. So to better…

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

28d ago25:48

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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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Ep. 92 Dead by Daylight 45:44

28d ago45:44

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Join us this week as we discuss the horror asymmetrical multiplayer game, Dead by Daylight! Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgRTwitter: @FTFGameCastInstagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finish-the-fight/support…

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Constitutional Questions Abound with Trump Cases 39:51

28d ago39:51

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Seg 1 – Trump’s 8th Amendment Defense Seg 2 – The Alvin Bragg and the New York Blues Seg 3 – Gun Rights Still Suffering in America Seg 4 – Squatters and the Fourth Amendment QuestionBy Radio America

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Caleb Landry Jones & Jojo T Gibbs (Dogman) & Black Oxygen 39:49

28d ago39:49

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Step behind the curtain with Kyle McMahon, as we illuminate the trials and triumphs of some of Tinseltown's finest. Caleb Landry Jones and Jojo T Gibbs kick off the star-studded lineup, revealing the intensity of their performances in Luc Besson's "Dogman" — a film that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with its flashback-driven…

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Unveiling 'Slay': Drag Queens Heidi N Closet & Crystal Methyd on Horror, Acceptance & Silver Screen Dreams 24:44

29d ago24:44

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In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, join Kyle McMahon for a riveting chat with the dazzling stars of Tubi's "Slay," Heidi N Closet and Crystal Methyd, as we explore their venture into the world of horror. Our conversation peels back the curtain on the film's innovative mix of camp, humor, and horror, while delving into its poignant social commen…

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165: We're Wrong About... The Last Dragon (1985) with Brandon Collins 54:15

29d ago54:15

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Who am I?! Sho'nuff! It's time to look back at the baddest showdown between Bruce Leeroy and Sho'nuff, and harness the power of "The Glow!" That's right, we're revisiting the 1985 cult classic 'The Last Dragon' starring Taimak and Vanity to see if Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about its barely Fresh 61% Tomatometer score. Screenwriter and podcaster Bran…

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

1M ago33:20

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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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The Media Bell Tolls for Joe Biden 39:51

1M ago39:51

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Seg 1 – Big Box Media Breaks Ranks on Biden Seg 2 – The 2024 Election by the Numbers Seg 3 – White House Muzzling Free Speech? Seg 4 – The NRA Argues Free Speech at SCOTUSBy Radio America

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Stardust and Old Time Radio 4:56

1M ago4:56

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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 First Night Project makes cancer ward stays a little easier for teens 5:07

1M ago5:07

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A cancer diagnosis "sucks." And the hospital stays that follow don't make it any easier. 17-year-old Harry McGovern wanted to make a difference for other teenage cancer patients like him. So he started The First Night Project. RadioActive’s Sidh Shroff has this story about his friend. Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-first-night-pr…

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Intro to Gunsmoke Series_History 5:36

1M ago5:36

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This is a 5 minute background on the history of what is considered the most realistic western program on radio and TV. Another track called "Gunsmoke Parody" will followBy John Lovering

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

1M ago29:31

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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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The Making of 'Little Wing' A Conversation with the Film's Stars and Creators (Brooklyn Prince) 20:04

1M ago20:04

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In this episode, discover the heartfelt journey from a New York Times article to the silver screen with "Little Wing," a Paramount Plus film that captures the essence of home and belonging. Kyle McMahon is thrilled to bring you an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of this cinematic treasure. The talented Susan Orlean reveals the r…

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

1M ago28:52

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

1M ago32:54

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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

1M ago56:21

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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

1M ago6:21

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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

1M ago27:36

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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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