This all-music edition of The Heart recorded LIVE from the WLIW-FM studio in Southampton features a playlist crafted by Gianna Volpe of songs from all decades and genres with “fine” in the title.By Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas that originated in the 1930s as pulp novels. It has since expanded to include radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. The title character was initially created as a radio show narrator but was developed into a literary character by Walter B. Gibson in 19…

James Keith Phillips, Gumbo Hurley and Sarah Kautz of Southampton History Museum join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the 23-foot skiff Phillips and Hurley built for the Shinnecock women this summer in one of the Southampton History Museum barns. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music…

Philippe Petit joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the final 50th anniversary performance at LongHouse Reserve on Sept. 1 commemorating his high wire walk between the World Trade Center towersBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

"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…

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante fighting crime with his partner Kato. They used a secret passage in Reid's apartment to access their car, the "Black Beauty," for their night missions. Interestingly, Britt Reid is related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew. The series saw various actor…

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…

"ABC Mystery Time" was a popular radio program that was part of the larger "Masters of Mystery" series. The show was known for transporting listeners into a world of suspense, intrigue, and thrilling narratives. The series featured a variety of mystery stories, often involving murder, espionage, and the supernatural. Overview: Broadcast Era: "ABC M…

Ann Liguori joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about her new book, “Life on The Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf” ahead of her reading/signing at Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton on Wednesday, August 21 from 1-2:30 p.m. Later on in the show, Hofstra students Kenny Forman and Camryn Bowden join The Heart …

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 …

Cristina Fontanelli joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Opera & Broadway of The Hamptons “Southampton Salute to Summer” Saturday, August 15th at 7 p.m. Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

Emily Madsen and Arlene Bujese of East End Hospice join sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp and Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the 23rd Annual East End Box Auction before Hans shares details about transforming his Twin Oaks Farm home into a non-profit sculpture, arts center and creator’s retreat in honor of late wife & poet …

Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspen…

The Whistler was a long-running radio show that aired from 1942 to 1955. It was a popular suspense thriller that featured tales of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural. The show's signature character was The Whistler, a mysterious figure who introduced each episode and provided commentary throughout. The Whistler was created by J. Donald Wilson,…

This all-music edition of The Heart recorded LIVE from the WLIW-FM studio in Southampton features a playlist crafted by Gianna Volpe of songs from all decades and genres with “used to” in the title.By Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

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…

Sonya Sklaroff joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about her solo exhibition “Escape to the Garden” showing at the Montauk Beach House through August 14. Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

Will Reeve joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the playing of “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” at Guild Hall amidst HIFF's SummerDocs series Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

"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…

"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…

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…

"Dr. I.Q." (1939-1950s): The Mental Banker and Audience Engagement Concept: "Dr. I.Q." was a radio quiz show that aired from 1939 to the early 1950s. The show's host, Dr. I.Q., was billed as the "Mental Banker" and would move around the audience with a microphone, asking questions. Audience members who answered correctly would win silver dollars, a…

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 …

John Cowsill joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of he and Vicki Peterson’s performance at the Long Island Music Hall of Fame 8 p.m. on Friday, August 9. Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

Taylor Barton joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about her new book, “Condom Eddie” ahead of reading at Amagansett Library and East Hampton Library’s Author’s Night. Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

In the captivating 1941 detective comedy "The Amazing Mr. Smith," the charismatic protagonist, Mr. Smith, finds himself entangled in a series of comical and bewildering misadventures. At the heart of the story is Mr. Smith's unwavering desire for peace and tranquility, an aspiration that is constantly thwarted by an array of peculiar and eccentric …

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…

"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…

"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…

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…

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 …

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…

Dr. Chuck Mikell and Gerald Doroski join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the procedure that made Stony Brook Medicine the first on Long Island to implant a new device into an ischemic stroke survivor designed to improve upper limb function Listen to the playlist on Apple Music…

Joe Delia and Simon Kirke join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their August 9th performance at LTV Studios Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

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,…

Sophie Menin joins The Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about “A Year in the Vineyard” ahead of the WLIW-FM live broadcast from Herrick Park for East Hampton Library’s Author’s Night and in support of the $10,000 Listener Challenge at Long Island’s only local NPR station with donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-…

Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Howard Blum joins The Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about his book, “When The Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders” ahead of his August 8 signing at Bookhampton, as well as WLIW-FM’s live broadcast of Author’s night and in support of the $10,000 Listener Challenge at Lo…

"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…

Edward Joseph and Christopher Lucore joins The Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the opening of the 57th Annual Springs Invitational and in support of the $10,000 Listener Challenge at Long Island’s only local NPR station with donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 ending July 31. Listen to the playlist on App…

"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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

Amy Zerner and Monte Farber join The Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their appearance at East Hampton Author’s Night and in support of the $10,000 Listener Challenge at Long Island’s only local NPR station with donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 ending July 31. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music…

Bridget LeRoy and Lynn Blumenfeld join The Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their three-week writing workshop at Longhouse Reserve and in support of the $10,000 Listener Challenge at Long Island’s only local NPR station with donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 ending July 31. Listen to the playlist on Appl…

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,…

Rorie Kelly joins The Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM for a special Studio 51 session in support of Long Island’s only local NPR station’s $10,000 Listener Challenge with donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 ending July 31. Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

Lily Dougherty-Johnson joins The Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of Long Island’s only local NPR station’s $10,000 Listener Challenge with donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 ending July 31. Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

"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…