{"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":"Front Page Drama: A Child is Born","slug":"front-page-drama-a-child-is-born","published_at":"2026-04-27T18:07:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/front-page-drama-a-child-is-born","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/front-page-drama-a-child-is-born--71677401","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71677401/sw0122.mp3","summary":"This episode of Front Page Drama presents “A Child is Born,” a gripping dramatization drawn from real-life accounts of the fight against narcotics trafficking. The story follows Julia Kaye, once a celebrated Broadway figure, whose life has been upended by morphine addiction. When she discovers she is expecting a child, she turns to a determined physician who offers a slim but urgent hope: saving the baby from the same fate. As Julia undergoes a difficult and closely guarded treatment, forces beyond her control begin to close in—threatening both her recovery and the fragile future of her child. The tension builds through a race against time, where secrecy, courage, and trust become as vital as medicine. Produced as part of a long-running series tied to The American Weekly, Front Page Drama often dramatized stories drawn from contemporary social concerns. This episode stands as a stark and emotional example of how radio sought to confront difficult issues through storytelling that was both urgent and deeply personal. 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":"This episode of Front Page Drama presents “A Child is Born,” a gripping dramatization drawn from real-life accounts of the fight against narcotics traffic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1194,"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/front-page-drama-a-child-is-born/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/front-page-drama-a-child-is-born.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}