{"podcast":{"title":"Old Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio Programs","slug":"old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908","podcast_index_feed_id":6527908,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5919985/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6e3e279176644e0e3e9cb0e0e3d49da2.jpg","author":"Adam Graham","episode_count":146,"summary":"Get ready for the first-ever snackable Old Time Radio podcast, featuring mostly obscure treasures from radio's golden age. Each week listen for a bite-sized sample of the Golden Age of Radio and journey back to the twentieth century. Gain keen insights into life in the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s through short-form old-time radio programs including comedic moments, full-cast short audio dramas, stories from the greatest storytellers of the past, powerful dramatic readings, and even memorable old time radio ads. Unearth legends and rediscover those who have long been forgotten, all while gaining keen insights into life in a world that was. Each episode brings you self-contained short programs or excerpts from longer programs, skillfully introduced by Adam, who provides brief commentary and historical background. For history enthusiasts seeking a tantalizing trip through time, the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon awaits you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T20:19:56.259477+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908"},"episode":{"title":"Anthology: The Ballad of the Leatherneck Corps","slug":"anthology-the-ballad-of-the-leatherneck-corps","published_at":"2026-06-09T05:55:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/anthology-the-ballad-of-the-leatherneck-corps","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/anthology-the-ballad-of-the-leatherneck-corps--72431634","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72431634/sw0128.mp3","summary":"Aired: July 4, 1954 (Anthology) As part of a Fourth of July broadcast, Anthology presented “The Ballad of the Leatherneck Corps,” a stirring tribute to the history and traditions of the United States Marine Corps. Written by acclaimed novelist Herman Wouk and performed by Tyrone Power, the poem traces the Marines’ service across generations, linking contemporary service members with those who answered the nation’s call in earlier conflicts. Moving from the shores of Tripoli to China and onward to Iceland on the eve of America’s entry into World War II, the ballad celebrates the Corps’ reputation for readiness, sacrifice, and service in distant corners of the world. Through its blend of history, verse, and patriotic reflection, the piece places the Marine experience within the broader story of the American republic. Originally broadcast during a national holiday observance, this performance reflects how radio used poetry and spoken-word presentations to commemorate both the nation’s founding ideals and those who served to defend them. Subscribe to the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon at https://www.snackwagon.net Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support .","meta_description":"Aired: July 4, 1954 (Anthology) As part of a Fourth of July broadcast, Anthology presented “The Ballad of the Leatherneck Corps,” a stirring tribute to th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":555,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/episodes/anthology-the-ballad-of-the-leatherneck-corps/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/anthology-the-ballad-of-the-leatherneck-corps.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}