Now you can take the Golden Age of Radio with you wherever you go! Each Nostalgia Digest Podcast is devoted to people, performers, topics and shows that have been featured in the pages of our Nostalgia Digest magazine — and each one is available for instant downloading!
Lowell Thomas
The fascinating life and times of
the global traveler who became radio’s
first—and most trusted--newscaster.
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Frank Conniff and Cinematic Titanic
The “show business sentimentalist” from Mystery Science Theater 3000
and Cinematic Titanic discusses the Golden Age of
bad movies… and Jack Benny’s funniest program.
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Chicago’s Blackhawk
A new exhibit of memorabilia
examines the legacy of the restaurant
that changed Chicago – and the family
that merged fine dining and entertainment!
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Movies on Radio
A look back at the many shows
that brought Hollywood’s biggest films--
and biggest stars (including John Wayne)--
into our homes!
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Bill Jackson
The mayor of Cartoon Town
and owner of the Gigglesnort Hotel
looks back on his broadcasting
career—and looks forward with a new book!
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Ozzie and Harriet Nelson
A story of love, marriage and family…
and how a bandleader and a singer
(and their sons) became comedy stars.
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The Lone Ranger
The story of how a masked rider of the plains
saved a radio station from bankruptcy
and became one of America’s
most famous heroes!
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Eddie Green
The comedian who starred on Duffy’s Tavern
and Amos ‘n’ Andy--and the daughter who put together
a new book about her father’s career.
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Drew Friedman
The “Vermeer of the Borscht Belt” discusses his affection
for old (and sometimes forgotten) Jewish comedians,
and his books honoring the pioneers of the comic-book industry.
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Our Fifth Anniversary Podcast!
Join us for our biggest Podcast ever,
with some memories from our first
five years and some very talented friends
from the present… plus there’s Jack Benny,
Frank Sinatra, Nichols and May and much more!
(Click on Headphones to download or listen)
Heroes on Deck
A new documentary examines how Chicago
became a centerpiece of the war effort--
and how modern-day divers are uncovering the evidence!
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Fibber McGee and Molly
How the folks at 79 Wistful Vista moved from Chicago
to Hollywood, brought a few neighbors with them,
and became one of radio’s most beloved comedies!
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