Episode Archive

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Eddie Durham

Eddie Durham with Moten Swing.

August 23, 2019 | 0 Comments

Young Blue Eyes

It’s funny to think it, but even Ol’ Blue Eyes had a first hit.

August 22, 2019 | 0 Comments

Cinderell-y Man

As far as boxing names go, there are lots of “Sugar Rays”, plenty of “Golden Boys”…but only one Cinderella Man.

August 21, 2019 | 1 Comment

Rock Island Line

How did Huddie Ledbetter get his famous nickname?

August 20, 2019 | 0 Comments

The Christmas Song

Digital Wassling at it’s finest! It’s Happy Holidays week, and…

August 19, 2019 | 0 Comments

Mule Skinner Blues

A muleskinner’s job was not quite as…grim as it sounds. Still...kinda grim though.

August 16, 2019 | 0 Comments

Beautiful Texas

Not all press is good press.

August 15, 2019 | 0 Comments

Bikini Blues

Whatever can explain the bikini’s popularity? I mean…It’s not rocket science…or, is it?

August 14, 2019 | 0 Comments

Peter and the Wolf

In 1936 Natalya Sats commissioned Sergei Prokofiev to compose a piece for Moscow’s Central Children’s Theatre. The goal: to introduce children to the principals ...

August 13, 2019 | 0 Comments

The Peat Bog Soldiers

From Wikipedia: Die MoorsoldatenWohin auch das Auge blicket. Moor und Heide nur ringsum. Vogelsang uns nicht erquicket. Eichen stehen kahl und krumm. Wir sind ...

August 12, 2019 | 0 Comments