{"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":"Passing Parade: Special Defense Program Broadcast","slug":"passing-parade-special-defense-program-broadcast","published_at":"2026-03-02T11:05:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/passing-parade-special-defense-program-broadcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/passing-parade-special-defense-program-broadcast--70381663","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70381663/sw0114.mp3","summary":"This episode features a rare and powerful recording from John Nesbitt’s Passing Parade—a special defense-themed program created in the tense months before America’s entry into World War II. Unlike his regular sponsored broadcasts, this installment was produced as a voluntary contribution, intended to stir public awareness and engagement in national defense. Through three vivid true stories—a Hollywood prop man’s unexpected military innovation, a Chicago laborer’s quiet patriotism, and a haunting image from Dunkirk—Nesbitt builds a layered argument about preparedness, responsibility, and the human cost of delay. The final segment shifts from storytelling to purpose, as Nesbitt outlines his belief in radio’s unique ability to reach not just the mind, but the emotions of a nation. Part narrative craft, part historical document, this broadcast captures a moment when entertainment, persuasion, and patriotism converged on the airwaves. 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 features a rare and powerful recording from John Nesbitt’s Passing Parade—a special defense-themed program created in the tense months before…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1141,"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/passing-parade-special-defense-program-broadcast/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/passing-parade-special-defense-program-broadcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}