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Creation of the Female Monster

The story of how Franz Waxman came to compose Bride of Frankenstein.

December 13, 2024
The Okeh Laughing Record

This one’s good for a laugh.

December 13, 2024
Snickelfritz!

Freddie Fisher and “America’s most unsophisticated band”.

December 13, 2024
Elder Charlie Beck

Where did you go in the 1930s when you wanted some of ground-breaking music that would become rock and roll? Sometimes…you just went to church.

December 13, 2024
You Can’t Go Back to Constantinople

Here’s a succinct history lesson. “Istanbul was Constantinople. Now it’s Istanbul, not Constantinople.”

November 30, 2024
You’re A Grand Old Rag

How a Civil War vet inspired one of our favorite patriotic tunes.

November 11, 2024
How Tom Whitewashed the Fence

This excerpt from Tom Sawyer, coming in the book’s second chapter shows Tom at his cunning, conniving best.

November 6, 2024
Cocaine Blues

Love, Loss and Cold-blooded killers…It’s Murder Ballad week.

October 23, 2024
Spellbound

On today’s episode we’re talking electronic music…and the importance of a thorough resume.

October 16, 2024
Band of Gideon

The Fisk Jubilee Singers with Band of Gideon, a cylinder recording from 1927

October 4, 2024