{"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":"Proudly We Hail: First Choice","slug":"proudly-we-hail-first-choice","published_at":"2026-01-05T11:05:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/proudly-we-hail-first-choice","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/proudly-we-hail-first-choice--69261357","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69261357/sw0110.mp3","summary":"Aired: July 10, 1946 This episode of Proudly We Hail marks the premiere broadcast of the series, starring Clark Gable in a rare postwar radio performance. In First Choice, Gable plays Duke O’Hara, a powerful political figure on the brink of securing his party’s nomination for governor. On what should be the triumphant night of his career, an unexpected revelation threatens both his ambitions and his marriage. As pressure mounts and loyalties are tested behind closed doors, the drama explores the collision of personal relationships, public image, and political power. Set against the backdrop of a lavish nomination celebration, the story unfolds in real time, with emotions running high and consequences looming just beyond the next decision. Produced by C. P. McGregor for the U.S. War Department, Proudly We Hail blended dramatic storytelling with contemporary concerns, and this opening episode sets the tone for the series’ focus on character under strain. Gable’s performance brings intensity and authority to a role that hinges as much on restraint as on force. 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 10, 1946 This episode of Proudly We Hail marks the premiere broadcast of the series, starring Clark Gable in a rare postwar radio performance.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1269,"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/proudly-we-hail-first-choice/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/proudly-we-hail-first-choice.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}