{"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":"Ports of Call: From New Zealand","slug":"ports-of-call-from-new-zealand","published_at":"2026-05-04T07:41:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/ports-of-call-from-new-zealand","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ports-of-call-from-new-zealand--71850088","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71850088/sw0123.mp3","summary":"Aired: 1935 (Ports of Call series) This episode of Ports of Call takes listeners on a journey to New Zealand, blending travelogue, history, and storytelling to bring a distant land vividly to life. Through a series of dramatized vignettes, the program explores both the natural wonders and cultural legends of the islands. The journey begins along the coastal waters, where sailors encounter the famous dolphin Pelorus Jack, long said to guide ships safely through treacherous passages. From there, the program shifts inland to the rolling hills of Otago, where the discovery of gold sparks excitement, ambition, and unexpected consequences for a quiet farming community. Combining fact, folklore, and music, Ports of Call offered audiences of the 1930s a chance to experience the wider world from their own living rooms—capturing not just geography, but the stories and traditions that shape a place. 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: 1935 (Ports of Call series) This episode of Ports of Call takes listeners on a journey to New Zealand, blending travelogue, history, and storytelli…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":763,"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/ports-of-call-from-new-zealand/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/ports-of-call-from-new-zealand.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}