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Sateli 3
Sateli 3 - Louis Jordan: primeras grabaciones y rarezas 1939-51 - 25/02/26

Sateli 3

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 59:42


Sintonía: "The Baby Twist" - (Unknown Artist) 1.- Keep-A-Knockin´ 2.- Honey In The Bee Ball 3.- At The Swing Cat´s Ball 4.- Pinetop´s Boogie Woogie 5.- The Chicks I Pick Are Slender, Tender and Tall 6.- Reconversion Blues 7.- My Baby Said Yes (Yip, Yip De Hootie) (with Bing Crosby) 8.- I Like ´Em Fat Like That 9.- I Know What You´re Puttin´ Down 10.- Look Out 11.- How Long Must I Wait For You? 12.- All For The Love Of Lil 13.- Don´t Burn The Candle At Both Ends 14.- We Can´t Agree 15.- Daddy-O 16.- Pettin´And Pokin´ 17.- Every Man To His Own ProfessionTodas las músicas extraídas de la compilación (3xCD) "Louis Jordan: The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection" (MCPS/Big3, 2018)Escuchar audio

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson
Gord and Bing

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 2:08 Transcription Available


The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano
Hour 4: The Interstellar Playlist | 02-23-26

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 52:51


Join Lionel on "The Other Side of Midnight" for a mind-bending ride through science, cinema, and the delightfully bizarre! In this episode, Lionel explores the eerie interstellar plasma "music" captured by Voyager probes and decodes the mystery of the Higgs Boson using a VIP party analogy. We also dive deep into Hollywood nostalgia, discussing the psychological terror of Psycho's soundtrack, the brilliant, clean comedy of Sid Caesar, and why Bing Crosby was the ultimate pop-culture superstar. Plus, expect riveting discussions on near-death portals and a caller's bizarre encounter with a tiny, camera-ready posing spider. Put down your gummy bears and prepare to have your mind blown by the universe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Film Geek Time Machine
FILM GEEK TIME MACHINE - Time Travel Date: September 17 1937

Film Geek Time Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 106:49


In this episode, Austin and Tim travel back in time to see 7 classic flicks: Bing Crosby in Double or Nothing, Academy Award Winner The Good Earth, The Marx Bros in A Day At The Races, Peter Lorre in Think Fast Mr. Moto, Laurel & Hardy's Way Out West, Shirley Temple in Wee Willie Winkie, and rounding out the evening with Spencer Tracy in another award winner... Captains Courageous.

Andrew's Daily Five
40s Countdown: Episode 10

Andrew's Daily Five

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 18:09


Send a textIntro: I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You) by Harry James and His Orchestra (1944)5. Paper Doll by The Mills Brothers (1942)4. Riders in the Sky by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra (1949)3. Swinging on a Star by Bing Crosby (1944)2. Sentimental Journey by Doris Day (1945)1. White Christmas by Bing Crosby (1942)

This Day in Jack Benny
House in Palm Springs (I Think)

This Day in Jack Benny

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 32:38


February 22, 1948 - Jack Benny and the gang are in Palm Springs and they visit the site where his new house is being built. There is also a cameo by Frank Sinatra.  References include "The Lady of 29 Palms" by the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna, AFRA (American Federation of Radio Artists) and Winthrop Rockefeller's wedding.

History Goes Bump Podcast
Stones and Bones Ep. 17 - Holy Cross Cemetery

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 29:23


Catholics trace their cemetery history all the way back to the first disciple being buried. They chose to bury their lost close to their churches in anticipation of the resurrection of believers. These early churchyards were referred to as "dormitories" of rest. Catholic cemeteries were open for burial to only Catholics and since they were considered consecrated ground, Catholics who didn't meet the mark couldn't be buried in them, like criminals. Holy ​Cross ​Cemetery ​is located ​in ​Culver ​City, ​California and there are many celebrities who made this their final place of rest from Bing Crosby to Rita Hayworth to Bela Lugosi to John Candy and Catherine O'Hara. Join us for the stones and bones here. Intro and Outro music "Stones and Bones" was written and produced by History Goes Bump and any use is strictly prohibited. Check us out at: https://historygoesbump.com

Andrew's Daily Five
40s Countdown: Episode 9

Andrew's Daily Five

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 15:42


Send a textIntro: Cruising Down the River by Russ Morgan and His Orchestra (1949)10. I'll Never Smile Again by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Frank Sinatra (1940)9. Nature Boy by Nat "King" Cole (1948)8. Don't Fence Me In by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters (1944)7. Chattanooga Choo Choo by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (1941)6. Buttons and Bows by Dinah Shore (1948)

Andrew's Daily Five
40s Countdown: Episode 8

Andrew's Daily Five

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 16:50


Send a textIntro: Blues in the Night by Woody Herman and His Orchestra (1941)15. You'll Never Know by Frank Sinatra (1943)14. Pistol Packin' Mama by Bing Crosby (1943)13. Moonlight Cocktail by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (1941)12. Till the End of Time by Perry Como with Russ Case and His Orchestra (1945)11. Frenesi by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra (1940)

Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman
Elvis, LBJ & the Golden Age of Broadcasting — Hank Moore Stories

Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 93:36


Hank Moore became a radio DJ at just ten years old, then went on to influence the broadcasting industry. You'll hear about his experiences interviewing Elvis Presley, working as an advisor to President Lyndon B. Johnson, and earning two inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From payola to the negative effects of the deregulation of broadcasting, he offers valuable perspectives on the music industry. Hank has crossed paths with legends like Ed Sullivan, Frank Sinatra, and Burt Bacharach, and lived through many moments that defined popular culture. We discussed his Pulitzer Prize nominated "Pop Music Legends" and some of the many highlights from his varied and fascinating career in broadcasting and business. Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast, and I've also linked the transcript. t's a joy to bring these inspiring episodes to you, and I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity. Have a look at the show notes of this episode, where you'll find all the links, including different ways to support this podcast and other suggested episodes. Show Notes with All the Links! Hank Moore website(00:00) Intro(01:53) Hank Moore's books, celebrities, radio, Lady Bird Johnson, Lee Iacocca, Bing Crosby(19:16) Elvis Presley, André Previn, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame(30:31) advisor to President Lyndon Johnson, radio industry(49:18) linked episodes, ways to support this podcast(50:02) Ed Sullivan, Mitch Miller, popular music history(58:54) Payola, meeting Burt Bacharach, McCarthy black list(01:08:39) stars discovered on talent shows, music industry problems(01:20:40) non-profit work, business and political work(01:27:45) Carole King, creative process

Same Time Same Station
Same Time, Same Station 02/08/2026 Bing Crosby Part 13. 1 of 2 by John and Larry Gassman

Same Time Same Station

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 61:35


Same Time, Same Station 02/08/2026 Bing Crosby Part 13. “Opportunity USA” 05/16/1949 xxx Savings Bonds Drive. Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and more. ABC. “Yesterday Usa” 10/13/2024 Sunday Night, Walden Hughes, John and Larry Gassman with Perry Huntoon. Bing Crosby part 13. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Same Time Same Station
Same Time, Same Station 02/08/2026 Bing Crosby Part 13. 2 of 2 by john and Larry Gassman

Same Time Same Station

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 57:02


Same Time, Same Station 02/08/2026 Bing Crosby Part 13. “Opportunity USA” 05/16/1949 xxx Savings Bonds Drive. Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and more. ABC. “Yesterday Usa” 10/13/2024 Sunday Night, Walden Hughes, John and Larry Gassman with Perry Huntoon. Bing Crosby part 13. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

MUSINGS ON GOLF
S2025 Ep204: Bill Pelham: The Great Golf Tales in "Burke and Demaret"

MUSINGS ON GOLF

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 40:31


He worked for two of our game's great players for five years, and Bill Pelham's wonderful read, "Burke and Demaret: The Wit and Wisdom of Golf's Most Colorful Duo," is a tribute to the men who created Champions Golf Club outside of Houston. Some of the stories that were legendary around the club are now told through this fun and poignant book. Pelham went on to play in five major championships and credits his time at Champions for making him the player he ultimately became. Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Mickey Rooney, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, and Willie Mays. They're all mentioned in the book, as are Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.What a great read about two men who left their marks on the course -- five major championship titles between them -- and through Champions Golf Club, their legacy that continues to thrive today. 

The Mutual Audio Network
Sonic Society Season 18- 754- Holiday Sampler(020926)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 62:13


We here at the Sonic Society are unabashed fans of Re-imagined Radio and our mutual partnership with Mutual! Last year, they produced a Christmas Sampler that Monday Matinee had on in August. We'd like to kindly restore it to the season here all of which features selections from Christmas episodes of radio programs like Suspense, Rocky Fortune, The Damon Runyon Theatre, The Jack Benny Program, Bing Crosby and The Kraft Music Hall, Vic and Sade, and the 2020 recorded performance of "A Radio Christmas Carol" by Metropolitan Performing Arts! Joyeux Noel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old Time Radio - OTRNow
Episode 22: The OTRNow Radio Program 2012-018

Old Time Radio - OTRNow

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 174:53


Jack Armstrong The All American Boy 1940-12-10 e1567 Country of the Head HuntersCalling All Detectives 1948-07-07 Framed For the Murder of Mrs. MaynerBig Town 1937-10-19 Pittsburgh Lil WEGRobinsonBing Crosby Show 1951-02-28 w Andrews Sisters & Nat King Cole Cut cigsCandid Microphone 1947-07-14Whispering Streets 1960 e0098 Lynn RussellWhistler 1943-12-19 Death Demands A Payment

Tony Davenport's Jazz Session
Episode 394: The Jazz Session No.453, a treasury of 'Daves'

Tony Davenport's Jazz Session

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 120:00


The Jazz Session No.453 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in February 2026, featuring a treasury of ‘Daves'. TRACK LISTING: Straight Up and Down - Chick Corea; Elegy - Colosseum; Three to Get Ready - Dave Brubeck Quartet; Keepin' Out of Mischief Now - Dave Brubeck; Eighteen - Pat Metheny Group; Two Rivers - Jeff Beck; Moon Dreams - Miles Davis; Nature Boy - Miles Davis; Funk Underneath - Rahsaan Roland Kirk; Buster Rides Again - Bud Powell; Dr Jazz - Sandy Brown's Jazz Band; Wolverine Blues - Freddy Randall and his Band; Lucky Seven - Dave Holland Quintet; Make Believe - Dave Holland Quintet; Gone Fishin' - Bing Crosby & Louis Armstrong; Somewhere Along the Way - Nat King Cole; Baby Rae - David "Fathead"Newman; Foxy Brown - David "Fathead"Newman; Optimum Friction - Emma Rawicz & Gwilym Simcock; Salute to the Sun - Matthew Halsall.

Monday Matinee
Sonic Society Season 18- 754- Holiday Sampler

Monday Matinee

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 62:13


We here at the Sonic Society are unabashed fans of Re-imagined Radio and our mutual partnership with Mutual! Last year, they produced a Christmas Sampler that Monday Matinee had on in August. We'd like to kindly restore it to the season here all of which features selections from Christmas episodes of radio programs like Suspense, Rocky Fortune, The Damon Runyon Theatre, The Jack Benny Program, Bing Crosby and The Kraft Music Hall, Vic and Sade, and the 2020 recorded performance of "A Radio Christmas Carol" by Metropolitan Performing Arts! Joyeux Noel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al Jolson Podcast
"Bye, Bye Baby" duet by Al Jolson and Bing Crosby from 15 Feb 1950

Al Jolson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 2:31


Wanting to show that they knew more than old songs, Al Jolsno and Bing Crosby joined voices in "Bye, Bye Baby" from the then current show, "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds" on Bing's 15 Feb 1950 radio program. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson Podcast
"Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula" by Al Jolson and Bing Crosby from 15 Feb 1950

Al Jolson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 4:08


Al Jolson appeared on Bing Crosby's program on 15 Feb 1050. This segment involves an old joke about Hawaii, and a great duet of "Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula" by Bing and Al. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Andrew's Daily Five
40s Countdown: Episode 6

Andrew's Daily Five

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 14:51


Send us a textIntro: Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) by Tex Williams (1947)25. (I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (1942)24. I'll Be Seeing You by Bing Crosby (1944)23. As Time Goes By by Dooley Wilson (1942)22. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Gene Autry (1949)21. God Bless the Child by Billie Holiday (1942)

Registry - A Podcast
S2E23 - The 2025 National Film Registry inductees!

Registry - A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 20:24


Episode Notes Full descrptions from the Library of Congress “The Tramp and the Dog” (1896)                                                          "The Tramp and the Dog," a silent film from Chicago's Selig Polyscope Company, is considered director William Selig's most popular early work. Filmed in Rogers Park, it is recognized as the first commercial film made in Chicago. Previously a lost film, it was rediscovered in 2021 at the National Library of Norway. The film depicts a tramp who attempts to steal a pie from a backyard windowsill, only to be met by a broom-wielding housewife and her dog, who foils the crime. The film is one of the first known as “pants humor,” where a character loses (or almost loses) his pants during an altercation. This scene inspired future comedy gags showing drifters and tramps losing their pants to dogs chasing them. “The Oath of the Sword” (1914)                                                                        A three-reel silent drama, "The Oath of the Sword" depicts the tragic story of two young lovers separated by an ocean. Masao follows his ambitions, studying abroad at the University of California, Berkeley, while Hisa remains in Japan, caring for her ill father. This earliest known Asian American film production featured Japanese actors playing Japanese characters and was produced by the Los Angeles-based Japanese American Film Company. Made at a time when Hollywood studios were not yet the dominant storytellers of the American film industry, "The Oath of the Sword" highlights the significance of early independent film productions created by and for Asian American communities. James Card, the founding curator at the George Eastman Museum, acquired “The Oath of the Sword” in 1963. The museum made a black and white photochemical preservation in 1980. In 2023, a new preservation reproducing the original tinting was done in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum, and the film has since become widely admired. “The Maid of McMillan” (1916)Known to be the first student film on record, this whimsical, silent romance film was shot on campus in 1916 by students in the Thyrsus Dramatic Club at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Club members Donald Stewart (Class of 1917) and George D. Bartlett (Class of 1920) wrote the screenplay. The original nitrate print of “The Maid of McMillan” was rediscovered in 1982, and two 16mm prints were made; the original nitrate was likely destroyed at this time. In 2021, with funding from the National Film Preservation Foundation, one of those 16mm prints was scanned at 4k and reprinted onto 35mm helping to secure the film's survival and legacy. “The Lady” (1925)When “The Lady” debuted in theaters in 1925, the silent film era had hit its stride, and this movie represents a powerhouse of artists at their peak. Director Frank Borzage was a well-established expert in drawing out intense expressions of deep emotion and longing in his actors. He did just that with the film's lead actress, Norma Talmadge, also at the height of her career, both in front of and behind the camera. Talmadge produced “The Lady” through her production company and commissioned one of the most prolific screenwriters, Frances Marion, to deliver a heartfelt story of a woman seeking to find the son she had to give up, to protect him from his evil grandfather. “The Lady” was restored by the Library of Congress in 2022. “Sparrows” (1926)As a silent actress, producer and key founder in the creation of the American film industry, Mary Pickford's performance in “Sparrows” represents her ability to master the genre she helped nourish: sentimental melodramas full of adventure and thrills, with dashes of comedy and heartfelt endings. Pickford plays Molly, the eldest orphan held within the swampy squalor of the Deep South, who moves heaven and earth to save the other orphan children from a Dickensian world of forced labor. The film takes some departures from the visual styles found in Pickford's other films, invoking an unusual tone of despair while deploying camera angles and lighting akin to German Expressionist cinema. “Sparrows” was preserved by the Library of Congress in collaboration with the Mary Pickford Company in 2020. “Ten Nights in a Barroom” (1926)                                                                     Featuring an all-Black cast, “Ten Nights in a Barroom” was produced in 1926 by the Colored Players Film Corporation of Philadelphia and is the earliest of only two surviving films made by the company. This silent film is based on the stage melodrama adapted from the 1854 novel “Ten Nights in a Bar-Room and What I Saw There” by Timothy Shay Arthur. Released in 2015 by Kino Lorber as part of the five-disc set “Pioneers of African-American Cinema,” the compilation was produced by the Library of Congress, in association with the British Film Institute, George Eastman Museum, Museum of Modern Art, National Archives, Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, Southern Methodist University and the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Preserved by George Eastman Museum. “White Christmas” (1954)                                                           While the chart-topping song "White Christmas" was first performed by Bing Crosby for the 1942 film "Holiday Inn," its composer, Irving Berlin, was later inspired to center the song in the 1954 musical "White Christmas." Crosby, along with Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen Rohe and director Michael Curtiz, embedded "White Christmas" in American popular culture as a best-selling single and the top-grossing film of 1954, as well as regular holiday viewing throughout the decades. The story of two World War II veterans-turned-entertainers and a singing sister act preparing a show for a retired general, the film and its grand musical numbers were captured in VistaVision, a widescreen process developed by Paramount Pictures and first used for "White Christmas." “High Society” (1956)                                                                  Often referred to as the last great musical of the Golden Age of Hollywood, “High Society” features an all-star cast including Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong (and his band), along with a memorable score of Cole Porter classics. Set in Newport, Rhode Island, the film showcases the Newport Jazz Festival (established in 1954) and features a remarkable version of Cole Porter's “Now You Has Jazz.” It includes the first big-screen duet by Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, singing “Well, Did You Evah?” This was Grace Kelly's last movie before she retired from acting and married the Prince of Monaco; she wore her Cartier engagement ring while filming. “Brooklyn Bridge” (1981)                                               With “Brooklyn Bridge,” Ken Burns introduced himself to the American public, telling the story of the New York landmark's construction. As with later subjects like the Civil War, jazz and baseball, Burns connects the building of the Brooklyn Bridge to American identity, values and aspirations. Released theatrically and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, “Brooklyn Bridge” marked the beginning of Burns' influential career in public media*.* More than just a filmmaker, Burns has become a trusted public historian. His storytelling presents facts, but maybe more importantly, invites reflection on what America is, where it's been, and where it's going. His influence is felt not only in classrooms and through public broadcasting, but across generations who see history as something alive and relevant. “Say Amen, Somebody” (1982)George Nierenberg's documentary is a celebration of the historical significance and spiritual power of gospel music. With inspirational music, joyful songs and brilliant singers, the movie focuses on the men and women who pioneered gospel music and strengthened its connections to African American community and religious life. Prior to production, Nierenberg, who is white, spent over a year in African American churches and communities, gaining the trust of the performers. Restored by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2020, the film features archival footage, photographs, stirring performances and reflections from the father of gospel Thomas A. Dorsey and its matron Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith. Nierenberg shows the struggles and sacrifices it takes to make a living in gospel, including criticism endured by women who sought to pursue careers as professional gospel singers while raising their families. “The Thing” (1982)Moody, stark, often funny and always chilling, this science fiction horror classic follows Antarctic scientists who uncover a long-dormant, malevolent extraterrestrial presence. “The Thing” revolutionized horror special effects and offers a brutally honest portrait of the results of paranoia and exhaustion when the unknown becomes inescapable. “The Thing” deftly adapts John W. Campbell's 1938 novella “Who Goes There?” and influenced “Stranger Things” and “Reservoir Dogs.” It remains a tense, thrilling and profoundly unsettling work of cinema. “The Big Chill” (1983)Lawrence Kasdan's best picture-nominated “The Big Chill” offers an intimate portrait of friends reunited after the suicide of one of their own and features actors who defined cinema in the 1980s – Glenn Close, William Hurt, Jo Beth Williams, Kevin Kline, Jeff Goldblum and Meg Tilly. This powerful ensemble portrays American stereotypes of the time – the yuppie, the drug dealer, the TV star – and deftly humanizes them. Through humor, tenderness, honesty and an amazing soundtrack, it shows formerly idealistic Americans making and dealing with the constant compromises of adulthood, while buoying one another with uncompromising love and friendship. “The Karate Kid” (1984)An intimate story about family and friendship, “The Karate Kid” also succeeds as a hero's journey, a sports movie and a teen movie – a feel-good movie, but not without grit. The film offers clearly defined villains, romance and seemingly unachievable goals, but also an elegant character-driven drama that is relatable and touching. A father who has lost his son meets the displaced son of a single mother and teaches him about finding balance and avoiding the pitfalls of violence and revenge. Race and class issues are presented honestly and are dealt with reasonably. Our hero practices a lot, gets frustrated, gets hurt, but still succeeds. It's as American as they come, and it's a classic. “Glory” (1989)“Glory,” described by Leonard Maltin as “one of the finest historical dramas ever made,” portrays a historical account of the 54th Regiment, a unit of African American soldiers who fought for the North in the Civil War. Authorized by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, the regiment consisted of an all-Black troop commanded by white officers. Matthew Broderick plays the young colonel who trains the troop, and Denzel Washington (in an Academy Award-winning performance) is among an impressive cast that includes Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes and Andre Braugher. American Civil War historian James M. McPherson said the film "accomplishes a remarkable feat in sensitizing a lot of today's Black students to the role that their ancestors played in the Civil War in winning their own freedom.” “Philadelphia” (1993)                                                                  “Philadelphia” stars Tom Hanks in one of the first mainstream studio movies to confront the HIV/AIDS crisis. In the film, law partner Andrew Beckett (Hanks) is fired from his firm when they discover that he is gay and has AIDS. He hires personal attorney Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) to help him with litigation against his former employer. Director Jonathan Demme is quoted as saying, “The film is not necessarily just about AIDS, but rather everyone in this country is entitled to justice.” The film won two Oscars: one for Hanks and the other for Bruce Springsteen's original song, “The Streets of Philadelphia.” Through the song's mainstream radio and MTV airplay, it brought the film and its conversation around the HIV/AIDS pandemic to a wider audience. “Before Sunrise” (1995)                                                              Richard Linklater has explored a wide range of narrative storytelling styles while consistently capturing ordinary, everyday American life. However, his innovative use of time as a defining and recurring cinematic tool has become one of his most significant accomplishments. As the first film in his “Before” trilogy – three films, each shot nine years apart – “Before Sunrise” unfolds as one of cinema's most sustained explorations of love and the passage of time, highlighting the human experience through chance encounters and conversation. With his critically acclaimed 12-year production of the film “Boyhood” (2014) and a new 20-year planned production underway, his unique use of the medium of film to demonstrate time passing demonstrates an unprecedented investment in actors and narrative storytelling. “Clueless” (1995)                                                             A satire, comedy and loose Jane Austen literary adaptation dressed in teen movie designer clothing, “Clueless,” directed by Amy Heckerling, rewards both the casual and hyper-analytical viewer. It's impossible to miss its peak-1990s colorful, high-energy, soundtrack-focused on-screen dynamism, and repeated viewings reveal its unpretentiously presented and extraordinarily layered and biting social commentary about class, privilege and power structures. Heckerling and the incredible cast never talk down to the audience, creating main characters that viewers root for, despite the obvious digs at the ultrarich. The film centers on Cher (Alicia Silverstone) as a well-intentioned, fashion-obsessed high school student who is convinced she has life figured out. In the age of MTV, the film's popularity launched Paul Rudd's career and Silverstone's iconic-1990s status. The soundtrack, curated by Karyn Rachtman, helped solidify the film as a time capsule of clothing, music, dialogue and teenage life. “The Truman Show” (1998)Before social media and reality television, there was “The Truman Show.” Jim Carrey breaks from his usual comedic roles to star in this dramatic film about a man who, unbeknownst to him, is living his life on a soundstage filmed for a popular reality show. Adopted at birth by the television studio, Truman Burbank (Carrey) grew up in the (fictitious) town of Seahaven Island with his family and friends playing roles (paid actors). Cameras are all over the soundstage and follow his activities 24/7. Almost 30 years since its release, the film continues to be a study in sociology, philosophy and psychology, and has inspired university classes on media influence, the human condition and reality television. “Frida” (2002)Salma Hayek produced and starred in this biopic of Frida Kahlo, adapted from the book “Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo” by Hayden Herrera. The film explores Kahlo's rise as an artist in Mexico City and the impact disability and chronic pain from an accident as a young adult had on her life and work. The film centers around her tumultuous and passionate relationships, most significantly with her husband, painter Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina). Directed by Julie Taymor, the film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Actress. It won awards for Best Makeup and Best Original Score for Elliot Goldenthal, who also won a Golden Globe in the same category. “The Hours” (2002)Director Stephen Daldry's “The Hours” weaves the novel “Mrs. Dalloway” into three women's stories of loneliness, depression and suicide. Virginia Woolf, played by Nicole Kidman (who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her performance), is working on the novel while struggling with what is now known as bipolar disorder. Laura, played by Julianne Moore (nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role), is unfulfilled in her life as a 1950s housewife and mother. Clarissa (played by Meryl Streep) is – like Mrs. Dalloway – planning a party, but for her close friend who is dying of AIDS. The film is based on Michael Cunningham's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It earned nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won a Golden Globe for Best Picture. “The Incredibles” (2004)                                                 With an all-star cast and memorable soundtrack, this Academy Award-winning Pixar hit uses thrilling action sequences to tell the story of a family trying to live normal lives while hiding their superpowers. For the first time, Pixar hired an outside director, Brad Bird, who drew inspiration from spy films and comic books from the 1960s. The animation team developed a new design element to capture realistic human anatomy, hair, skin and clothing, which Pixar struggled with in early films like “Toy Story.” The film spawned merchandise, video games, Lego sets and more. The sequel, “Incredibles 2,” was also a huge hit, and together, both films generated almost $2 billion at the box office. “The Wrecking Crew” (2008)                                                     “The Wrecking Crew” is a documentary that showcases a group of Los Angeles studio musicians who played on many hit songs and albums of the 1960s and early 1970s, including “California Dreamin',” “The Beat Goes On,” “You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling” and “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'.” Through interviews, music, footage and his own narration, director Denny Tedesco reveals how the Wrecking Crew members – including his father, guitarist Tommy Tedesco – were the unsung heroes of some of America's most famous songs. Production for the film began in 1996, and the film was completed in 2008. Due to the high cost of song licenses, the official release was delayed until 2015, when a successful Kickstarter campaign raised over $300,000 to pay for the music rights. “Inception” (2010)                                                                         Writer and director Christopher Nolan once again challenges audiences with multiple interconnected narrative layers while delivering thrilling action sequences and stunning visual effects. “Inception” asks the question, “Can you alter a person's thoughts by manipulating their dreams?” Taking almost 10 years to write, the film was praised for its aesthetic significance and Nolan's ability to create scenes using cameras rather than computer-generated imagery. A metaphysical heist film with an emotional core driven by grief and guilt, “Inception” offers a meditation on how dreams influence identity, and it resonates deeply in an age of digital simulation, blurred realities and uncertainty. The film earned $830 million at the box office and won four Academy Awards. “The Loving Story” (2011)Nancy Buirski's acclaimed documentary gives an in-depth and deeply personal look at the true story of Richard Loving (a white man) and Mildred Loving (a Black and Native American woman), who were forbidden by law to marry in the state of Virginia in the 1960s. Their Supreme Court case, Loving vs. Virginia, was one of the most significant in history, and paved the way for future multiracial couples to marry. The movie captures the immense challenges the Lovings faced to keep their family and marriage together, through a combination of 16mm footage, personal photographs, accounts from their lawyers and family members, and audio from the Supreme Court oral arguments. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014)“The Grand Budapest Hotel” stands as one of Wes Anderson's most successful films and demonstrates his own brand of unique craftsmanship, resulting in a visually striking and emotionally resonant story. As one of the most stylistically distinctive American filmmakers of the last half-century, Anderson uses historically accurate color and architecture to paint scenes to elicit nostalgia and longing from audiences, while at the same time weaving in political and social upheaval into the film. The film is an example of Anderson as a unique artist who uses whimsy, melancholy, innovative storytelling and a great deal of historical research, which is on display in this visually rich gem of a movie. Find out more at https://registry-a-podcast.pinecast.co

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The Front Row Network
CLASSICS-High Society

The Front Row Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 64:14


Front Row Classics is celebrating the 70th anniversary of High Society. Brandon is joined by Emmett Stanton and Ben Burke to chat about this classic musical remake of The Philadelphia Story. The three discuss the differences between the two films as well as the memorable score by Cole Porter. They also discuss the memorable performances of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Celeste Holm and Grace Kelly (in her final film role)

Retour de plage
Au fil de l'eau

Retour de plage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 58:04


durée : 00:58:04 - par : Thierry Jousse, Laurent Valero - Un Retour de plage écourté, avec un programme en écho à la thématique de la Folle Journée de Nantes, autour de l'eau, des fleuves et des rivières. On y croisera entre autres Bing Crosby, Anne Sylvestre ou l'organiste Jimmy Smith… - réalisation : Xavier Carrère Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Harold's Old Time Radio
Mail Call 011 42-11-04 Betty Rhodes, Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Fibber McGee and Molly

Harold's Old Time Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 29:45 Transcription Available


Mail Call 011 42-11-04 Betty Rhodes, Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Fibber McGee and Molly

Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast
Bing Crosby plays a priest in Going My Way and The Bells of St. Mary's

Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 52:11


Going My Way (1944) and The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) bring us back to a very different period in American culture, where the immensely popular singer Bing Crosby could make a movie playing a priest of essentially spotless character, and that movie could win six Oscars and be popular enough to get a sequel with the same character. But is that enough to make a great Catholic film, or to make midcentury Hollywood a model of what edifying cinema should be? These films, both directed by the great Leo McCarey, are entertaining to be sure, and heartwarming in their way. But as a portrayal of the Catholic Church and the priesthood, they are pretty shallow – holding up as ideal a young, hip priest because he sings, plays ball with the kids, and is kind and charismatic, without anything particularly spiritual about his actions or motives. A New Yorker review at the time said these films portrayed the Church "as a kind of settlement house where good works and jollity provide a lively substitute for religion". While we can enjoy these films for what they were, when we talk about a Catholic movie today, we are looking for something with more existential heft, spiritual and artistic depth, rather than something which pleases us simply because it portrays the Church in a positive and sentimental light (but in a way that is in no way challenging to the culture). In retrospect, these films remind us of the dangers of a too-Americanized religion, and indicate that the Catholic influence on midcentury Hollywood, celebrated with much nostalgia by some today, was fairly shallow to begin with. Links Watch The Bells of St. Mary's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPkBwJiN4-M SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters DONATE to keep this podcast going: https://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Music is The Duskwhales, "Take It Back", used with permission. https://theduskwhales.bandcamp.com

Comedy x Funny Ha Ha
Bing Crosby Show | Guest Bob Hope || 1949

Comedy x Funny Ha Ha

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 31:54


Bing Crosby Show | Guest Bob Hope || November 2, 1949: : : : :You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES.Subscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr#comedyclassics #oldtimeradio #otr #radioclassics #jackbenny #fibbermcgeemolly #bobhope #lucilleball #martinandlewis #grouchomarx #abbottandcostello #miltonberle #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #duaneotr::

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox
Classic Radio 01-11-25 - Road to Bali, the English Project, and Gildy a car thief

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 169:12 Transcription Available


Comedy on a SundayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast January 11, 1953, 73 years ago, The Road to Bali with guest Bob Hope.  Jack and guest Bob Hope do their version of The Road To Bali.Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast January 11, 1953, 73 years ago, The English Project.   Henry has to do a project for his English class. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 11, 1942, 84 years ago, Gildy Arrested as Car Thief.   Gildersleeve switches cars and a box of rabbits becomes a load of dynamite.Followed by The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast January 11, 1943, 83 years ago, Holiday Inn starring Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore.  A tuneful adaptation of the movie. Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 11, 1955, 71 years ago, Equal Pay for Equal Work.   Are women physically inferior to men? Fibber decides to find out...with the hlp of Molly.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day(Footnote:  The thumbnail for this podcast is with Jack Benny, Bob Hope, and Bob's brother Jack Hope, who was the producer for a number of television shows until his passing in 1962 from complications following surgery at the age of 62.)

Same Time Same Station
Same Time, Same Station 01/11/2026 Bing Crosby Part 12. 1 of 2 by John and Larry Gassman

Same Time Same Station

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 60:04


Same Time, Same Station 01/11/2026 Bing Crosby Part 12. “Ozzie And Harriet” 12/05/1948 #10 Guests Bing Crosby, Lindsay Crosby. “Bob Hope” 12/07/1948 (396) Guest – Bing Crosby, Doris Day. “Yesterday USA” 09/22/2024 Sunday Night. Perry Huntoon, Larry Gassman, and Walden Hughes. Bing Crosby Part 12 If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Same Time Same Station
Same Time, Same Station 01/11/2026 Bing Crosby Part 12. 2 of 2 by John and Larry Gassman

Same Time Same Station

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 59:30


Same Time, Same Station 01/11/2026 Bing Crosby Part 12. “Ozzie And Harriet” 12/05/1948 #10 Guests Bing Crosby, Lindsay Crosby. “Bob Hope” 12/07/1948 (396) Guest – Bing Crosby, Doris Day. “Yesterday USA” 09/22/2024 Sunday Night. Perry Huntoon, Larry Gassman, and Walden Hughes. Bing Crosby Part 12 If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Duffy's Tavern - "Guests: Bob Crosby and Dolores Hope"

Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 32:45 Transcription Available


You'll never believe this, but Archie's got a new scheme. This one involves using Bob Crosby and Dolores Hope to get Bing Crosby and Bob Hope to do a radio program sponsored by Duffy's Soaked Pig's Feet.Originally aired on April 25, 1944. This is episode 127 of Duffy's Tavern.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - GETTING LOST IN A MYSTICAL MIST WITH ERROLL GARNER AND BIX BEIDERBECKE - TWO TITANS OF JAZZ TRANSPORT US TO REALMS OF MYSTERY. DOUBLE DOWN!!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 10:53


Today we present two piano instrumentals that explore the mysteries of Mist.  Strictly speaking, a “mist” can be defined by some water vapor that obscures your vision, but how many more evocative instances can you think of where a mist appears in a story or film, usually preceding an arrival of some spiritual manifestation? There was a video game called “Myst” (spelled with a Y) which featured a series of puzzles saturated with a heady whiff of the arcane. Your sight is always obscured; your emotional restlessness is never assuaged.  Erroll Garner and Bix Beiderbecke were two jazz titans writing compositions separated by 30 years that hint at this other-worldly quality inherent in the idea of the Mist. Their music excites the senses and tugs at the heart simultaneously; it's music that lifts off and keeps insinuating an urge to maintain altitude in an unresolved quest for landing, but never deciding on a perch.ERROLL GARNERMost of you probably know Johnny Mathis's version of Misty, with lyrics by Johnny Burke, that was a monster hit of 1959, but Erroll Garner wrote the song as an instrumental 5 years earlier, on a plane flight to Chicago's OHare airport, after seeing a rainbow through the airplane window. That's a fitting image for the complicated feelings invoked here: a glimpse of hope through tears. Influenced by Earl Hines, Garner played with spontaneous timing changes, liquidy octaval melodies, and improvised chordal voicings, and his contribution to jazz evolution was to reconcile the gap between BeBop spontaneity and Orchestral formalism. His style was so free that he was dubbed “the happy man” because this joy he exuded was so palpable. Misty was concocted from the eternal music of the spheres - maybe because his feet were not on the ground when he composed it.BIX BEIDERBECKEThe comet of Bix Beiderbecke's talent was a mystery in itself: dead from alcohol in 1931 at the age of 28, his cornet style and compositional originality continues to fascinate almost 100 years later. A self taught musician, Bix appeared from podunk Iowa and immediately became a ragtime sensation at the height of the Jazz era with The Wolverines, then with Paul Whiteman's orchestra (along with Bing Crosby). He was a white man playing a traditionally black form of music, which was a novelty, and that made him easier to market to middle America - but such genius is color blind.Although renowned for his horn playing, he composed In a Mist on piano in 1927 (he was 24), and it's here that you see the influence of the impressionist composer Claude Debussy, the creator of such sensuous works as Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and La Mer. Is this Jazz? How did he do it? Clearly, Bix was in touch with mystical forces beyond human understanding, or maybe, like Robert Johnson, he just made a deal with the devil. Either way, the spiritual quest suggested by these chord changes transports us into a misty continent of emotional confusion.

Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
New Year Special 2026 - The Kraft Music Hall with Bing Crosby

Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 29:57 Transcription Available


Happy New Year!!! This is a special presentation of The Kraft Music Hall, starring Bing Crosby. It originally aired on December 30, 1943.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.

BROADWAY NATION
Irving Berlin, Bing Crosby and the Story of "White Christmas," America's Most Popular Song, part 2

BROADWAY NATION

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 41:17


This is the second of two special holiday episodes of Broadway Nation. Just like the first, this is an audio version of a Broadway Nation Live! performance that was given in December of 2019 at the Vashon Center For The Performing Arts on Vashon Island, WA. If you prefer to watch a video of this performance you can stream it on their website at: vashoncenterforthearts.org In Part One we looked at how the Jewish-Russian immigrant songwriter, Irving Berlin — in addition to being one of the prime inventors of the Broadway Musical — also created an entirely new category of popular song: “the Christmas Standard.” In this episode we explore how Berlin was aided and abetted in that endeavor by the son of Irish and German immigrants from Washington State who became one of the most popular performers of all time — Bing Crosby. Along with Judy Garland I call Bing one of Broadway's greatest stars who never appeared on Broadway. But first, we start off with Albert Evans' amazing in-depth analysis of the genius of Irving Berlin, and the inspiration and craft that is behind the most popular song of all time. As you will remember, the last episode ended with me introducing Albert and asking him this question: “Why? Why is White Christmas the most popular song of all time?” You won't want to miss his answer! This live show features musical performances by Cayman Ilika, Eric Ankrim, Chris DiStefano, and Albert Evans.    Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Seth Leibsohn Show
For the Movement, The 12 Days of Christmas, the Crosby/Bowie Christmas Duet, and More!

The Seth Leibsohn Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 35:48


For the movement within the country. Producer David Doll discusses the Twelve Days of Christmas. Have we entered an era in which a certain amount of drug use deaths are becoming ‘acceptable?’ A listener call-in on David Bowie’s 1977 duet with Bing Crosby on a Christmastime television special. The scandal in Minnesota just keeps growing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Jolson Podcast
Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along" from 28 Dec 49

Al Jolson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 2:17


Al Jolson and Bing Crosby joined voices in a lively rendition "When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along." Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson Podcast
Al Jolson sings "Swanee" from 28 Dec 49

Al Jolson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 2:14


Al Jolson was a guest on the Bing Crosby program, and made his entrance with this spirited version of George Gershwin's "Swanee." Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

The Baller Lifestyle Podcast
“White Christmas Is the Worst Christmas Movie Ever” - EP. 606 PT. 2

The Baller Lifestyle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 33:43


The Baller Lifestyle Podcast Episode 606 Part 2 — “White Christmas Is the Worst Christmas Movie Ever” Host: Brian BecknerCo-Host: Ed Daly Episode Description Merry Christmas… we guess? In this holiday episode of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast, Brian and Ed return from the holiday break to absolutely torch one of the most beloved “classic” Christmas movies of all time — White Christmas (1954). Ed once again does the Lord's work by watching a movie so Brian doesn't have to, and what unfolds is a deeply uncomfortable, wildly problematic, and shockingly un-Christmas breakdown of Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, minstrel songs, buttermilk, liverwurst, and a plot that makes absolutely no sense. Is White Christmas actually a Christmas movie?Why does it open and close with the same song and forget Christmas in between?How did this movie ever become a holiday staple?And why does everyone seem so aggressively miserable? If you've ever argued about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, this episode gives you all the ammunition you need. ️ What's Covered in This Episode Why White Christmas may be the worst “Christmas movie” ever made Singing White Christmas in the first 5 minutes… then nowhere else for 2 hours Bing Crosby: war captain, confirmed bachelor, and walking red flag Danny Kaye's extremely confusing energy and dance-heavy runtime Minstrel show references — without irony How White Christmas is basically a sanitized remake of Holiday Inn ‍️ A sad WWII general running a failing Vermont inn Escaping the police by train from Florida to Vermont (sure, why not) ️ Singing about snow… when it isn't snowing Midnight snacks of liverwurst sandwiches and buttermilk A TV plot that somehow saves the entire hotel ‍‍ A suspiciously emotional reunion of army buddies Bing Crosby finally wearing a Santa suit in the last five minutes ️ Fun fact: the snow was made of asbestos Why people still call this a Christmas movie Key Takeaway White Christmas isn't a Christmas movie — it's a two-hour fever dream that happens to use the same song twice and confuse generations of viewers into thinking it's festive. Connect With the Show Email: mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com Leave us a voicemail via the website Bonus episodes every week on Patreonpatreon.com/theballerlifestyle Subscribe, Rate & Review If you enjoy brutally honest movie takes, holiday tradition destruction, and Ed Daly suffering for your entertainment, please subscribe, rate, and review The Baller Lifestyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Front Row Network
CLASSICS-Bells of St Mary's

The Front Row Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 58:48


Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most heart warming films of the 1940s. Brandon and Peter Martin are chatting about 1945's The Bells of St Mary's. Bing Crosby reprises his role as Father O'Malley from Going My Way. This time, he's joined by the incandescent Ingrid Bergman. The movie is a story of faIth and hope that rings true 80 years later. It's a perfect film to add to your holiday week viewing. 

Front Row Classics
Ep. 407- The Bells of St. Mary’s

Front Row Classics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025


Bells of St Mary’s Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most heart warming films of the 1940s. Brandon and Peter Martin are chatting about 1945’s The Bells of St Mary’s. Bing Crosby reprises his role as Father O’Malley from Going My Way. This time, he’s joined by the incandescent Ingrid … Continue reading Ep. 407- The Bells of St. Mary’s →

History Daily
1277: The First Performance of “White Christmas”

History Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 16:14


December 25, 1941. Irving Berlin's classic song “White Christmas” is premiered by Bing Crosby on his weekly radio show. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
“FUN FACTS ABOUT CLASSIC HOLIDAY MOVIES” - 12/22/2025 (119)

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 44:07


“FUN FACTS ABOUT CLASSIC HOLIDAY MOVIES” - 12/22/2025 (119) We all know the iconic Holiday movies like “A Christmas Carol,” “It's A Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas.” This week, Nan and Steve go behind the scenes of some of your favorite classic holiday movies and dig up some fun facts about these films that you may or may not know. We talk about the snow, the casting, the locations, and a lot more! Join in the fun as they conjure up holiday cheer with these great films. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Christmas in The Movies (2023), by Jeremy Arnold; Christmas In Classic Films (2022), by Jacqueline T. Lynch; The Many Cinemas of Michael Curtiz (2018), edited by R. Barfton Palmer & Murray Pomerance; Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas (2010), by Alonso Duaralde; Ginger: My Story (2008), by Ginger Rogers; Christmas At The Movies: Images of Christmas in American, British, and European Cinema (2000), edited by Mark Connelly; It's Christmas Time At The Movies (1998), by Gary J & Susan Svehla; AMC American Movie Classics: Greatest Christmas Movies (1998), by Frank Thompson; The ‘It's A Wonderful Life' Book (1986), by Jeanine Basinger; Great Movie Directors (1986), by Ted Sennett; The Films of Frank Capra (1977), by Victor Scherle & Wiliam Turner Levy; "35 Surprising ‘White Christmas' Movie Facts About the Cast, Songs & More,” October 31, 2024, Good Housekeeping; “A Short History of Fake Snow In Holiday Movies:  From ‘It's A Wonderful Life' to Harry Potter,” December 15, 2021, LAist.com; “The Song That Changed Christmas,”October 5, 2016, by Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal; “It's A Wonderful Life: Rare Photos From the Set of a Holiday Classic,” November 26, 2013, by Ben Cosgrove, Time magazine; “On A Wing and a Prayer,” December 23, 2006, by Stephen Cox, LA Times; “Whose Life Was It, Anyway?” December 15, 1996, by Steven Smith, LA Times; “White Christmas: Rosemary Clooney Remembers Everyone's Favorite Christmas Musical,” December 1994, by Frank Thompson, Pulse! Magazine; “Less Than Wonderful: James Walcott Reassesses Capra's Christmas Classic,” December 1986, Vanity Fair; “Capra's Christmas Classic: Yes, Virginia, It's A Wonderful Life,” December 1986, by Trea Hoving, Connoisseur; “All I Want For Christmas is a VCR,” December 24, 1985, L.A. Herald-Examiner; “Bing, Astaire Bow Out, Par Recasting ‘Xmas',”January 7, 1953,  Variety; “Bing Bobs Back into ‘Christmas' Cast at Par,” January 22, 1953, Variety,  “White Christmas: From Pop Tune to Picture,” October 18, 1953, by Thomas Wood, New York Times; “Around the Sets,” August 13, 1944, L.A. Examiner; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  A Christmas Carol (1938), starring Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Leo G. Carroll, June Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry McKay, and Lynne Carver; Christmas In Connecticut (1945), starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, S.Z. Sakall, Reginald Gardiner, Robert Shayne, and Una O'Connor; It's A Wonderful Life (1947), starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, Thomas Mitchell, Beulah Bondi, Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, H.B. Warner,  Frank Albertson, Samuel S, Hind, Mary Treen, Todd Karnes, Virginia Patton, Sarah Edwards, Sheldon Leonard, and Lillian Randolph; White Christmas (1954), starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, Dean Jagger, Anne Whitfield, and Mary Wickes; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brand Yourself
306: My Holiday Epiphany - How a Check-In with My Inner Child Helped Me Grow Up

Brand Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 19:22


This week's episode is a personal one — a holiday reflection I didn't expect to record but absolutely needed to. It starts in my kitchen, making hot chocolate for my kids, Bing Crosby playing, the tree lit up across the room… and realizing I didn't feel a single ounce of Christmas magic. Not one spark. Even though everything around me looked perfect. In this episode, I unpack the truth I uncovered — a quiet holiday epiphany that led me straight to my inner child and the part of me still longing for Christmas to feel the way it used to. Inside, I share: ✨ Why Christmas feels so different as an adult (especially as a mom)✨ How moving to a new state and rebuilding community has shifted everything✨ What my inner child needed me to finally understand If this season feels different for you — less sparkly, more emotional, more complicated — you're not alone. This episode is an invitation to honor where you are, release the pressure to recreate past versions of the holiday, and notice the tiny moments where magic still finds its way in. Links: My Substack: This Season Ballerina Farm Bone Broth Hot Chocolate Ballerina Farm Instagram  

Hey Sis, Eat This
Holiday Sweaters, Caroling & A Missing Vibrator

Hey Sis, Eat This

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 24:23


In the last episode of 2025, Courtney and Whitney are coordinating matching sweaters, planning holiday caroling routes, and discussing why their Momma Ashley needs a "find vibrator" post-it reminder. They revisit last year's caroling outing, which started as an impromptu evening with family, and now seems to be turning into a neighborhood-wide production. Courtney imagines 40 people trying to squeeze onto a porch to sing Jingle Bells while Whitney envisions top hats and petticoats à la Charles Dickens era singing Holly and the Ivy. Together they devise a hilarious plan that will split the generations, spread some holiday cheer, and hopefully not piss off Momma Ashley. Speaking of Momma…Whitney has Courtney ROFL when she shares how Momma recently confessed that she had lost Whitney's "vibrator" that she was using to ease her neck pain. The two sisters barely recover to thank all of the amazing listeners and supporters they've had throughout the year. We'll leave you with a quote from The Ashley Family's favorite holiday movie… "We're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down that chimney tonight, he's gonna find the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse." Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Love You, Love Your Show! Hey Sis, Eat This is hosted by Courtney Ashley & Whitney Wolder Follow us on social media @heysiseatthis Visit our Website for recipes and more heysiseatthis.com Contact us at hello@heysiseatthis.com

This Day in Jack Benny
Frank Sinatra In Person (BONUS)

This Day in Jack Benny

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 29:11


December 18, 1944 - Jack Benny is the guest on Frank Sinatra's radio show "Frank Sinatra in Person". References include Fibber McGee, Bing Crosby and Fred Allen, plus war bonds and Vigero plant food.    

The Bellas Podcast
The Kids Asked For WHAT?!

The Bellas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 44:37


Thank you to Kleenex for sponsoring this special episode of The Nikki & Brie Show! The twins are fully leaning into holiday mode. With cozy mugs in hand, they're putting family traditions front and center. This episode is a love letter to the little moments that make the holidays special, from sipping hot cocoa to prepping for their legendary Drummer Boy Dinner. A tradition started by their grandfather, this meaningful family gathering brings everyone together to dress up, feel grown, and listen to Bing Crosby's “Little Drummer Boy”—and now, the next generation is keeping it alive. Between debating comfy vs. cute outfits, unboxing décor, and planning the kids' table, it's peak holiday chaos in the best way.The twins also dive into Christmas wish lists (for kids and adults), Santa logistics, and the very serious question of how many Santas actually exist. From Matteo asking to ride the Goodyear Blimp, to Birdie and Buddy requesting a baby brother, to elves with full-blown personalities and wardrobes they regret buying—it's funny, heartfelt, and wildly relatable. They even swap holiday traditions from around the world, sparking new ideas for future family dinners.And because life doesn't slow down for the holidays, Nikki and Brie catch up on Monday Night RAW, NFL suite life, holiday travel, and juggling it all with grace (and tissues nearby). It's a warm, laugh-out-loud episode about family, gratitude, traditions, and giving yourself a little grace this season. Grab your coziest blanket, pour something festive, and press play—you'll feel right at home. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
Advent: Blue Christmas

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 6:16


Every grocery store speaker is now officially blasting “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” And let’s be honest: sometimes it feels like a demand. The happiest Christmas music can feel like salt in the wound when life is heavy. If this season is not “merry and bright” for you, you’re not alone. That’s why many churches will hold “Blue Christmas” services next week. It’s an American tradition that says out loud what so many feel quietly: the holidays can hurt. These services dim the lights, play gentler music, light blue candles, and make space for grief. They remind us that the story of Christmas itself is no stranger to darkness—Jesus was born into a world of oppression and fear. Joy didn’t arrive because the world was perfect; it arrived anyway. I thought perhaps now, only halfway through the Advent season, it might be a good time to take a peek at the customs and traditions and plans that you’ve got on the calendar and see if you need to make any room for grief. Maybe the invitation of Advent is not to blast the cheeriest carol until we believe it, but to prepare room for joy by telling the truth. By letting sorrow breathe. By choosing practices that gently turn our hearts back toward joy without pretending the sadness is gone. What might that look like for you? A quiet walk near some city Christmas lights. A playlist that mixes Bing Crosby with a hymn that actually makes you cry. A phone call to the person who understands the empty chair at your table. Joy doesn’t demand we silence our grief. It asks us to make just enough room for God to slip in beside it. And sometimes, that tiny crack of space is all joy needs to return. Subscribe to Kate’s Substack for blessings, essays, and reflections that hold what’s hard and beautiful. Join us for Advent over there, too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bittersweet Life
Episode 607: Pageantry and Anticipation

The Bittersweet Life

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 34:20


The Christmas season starts earlier and earlier every year. Pretty soon we'll be setting up our tree before Halloween!  What do you think about this? Are you shamelessly here for it, or do you cringe when you hear Bing Crosby crooning White Christmas in early November? Is the joy that the Christmas season brings enough of an excuse to indulge in it two months before the actual event? Or is there something to be said for the delightful anticpation of Christmas?  What do we lose when we no longer allow space to look forward to something? We discuss this and more holiday-related topics on this new episode! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

The Fire and Water Podcast Network
Fire and Water Records: A Very Daly Christmas Volume 6

The Fire and Water Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 126:14


IT FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS, but it sounds like a new episode of Fire and Water Records! Ryan and Neil are back for one more volume of A Very Daly Christmas. The brothers are not just sharing another dozen favorite holiday songs this time, though. They're gifting each other some Secret (Santa) Questions, because apparently that's a requirement on the Fire and Water Podcast Network now. Track list "Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto" by James Brown "Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy" by Bing Crosby and David Bowie "8 Days of Hanukkah" by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings "old fashioned christmas" by Lyn Lapid "Christmas Alone" by Lola Kirke "DJ Play a Christmas Song" by Cher "If We Make it Through December" by Merle Haggard "Christmas Tree Farm" by Taylor Swift "Cantique de noel" by Andrea Bocelli "River" by Joni Mitchell "It Feels Like Christmas" by the Ghost of Christmas Present "Every Snowflake's Different (Just Like You)" by My Chemical Romance This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to FIRE AND WATER RECORDS on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-and-water-records/id1458818655 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support FIRE AND WATER RECORDS and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Support FIRE AND WATER RECORDS and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening!

This Day in Jack Benny
Going Christmas Shopping (Sinatra)

This Day in Jack Benny

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 32:52


December 17, 1944 - Jack meets Frank Sinatra in a drug store. Mary drives Jack to go Christmas shopping. References include Bing Crosby, Eddie Cantor, Fred Allen, women drivers, rationing, and the Gruen watch time signal.