{"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":"Soldiers of The Press: Joan Younger - The Return Of The Soldier","slug":"soldiers-of-the-press-joan-younger-the-return-of-the-soldier","published_at":"2026-03-09T10:00:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/soldiers-of-the-press-joan-younger-the-return-of-the-soldier","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/soldiers-of-the-press-joan-younger-the-return-of-the-soldier--70543315","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70543315/sw0115.mp3","summary":"Aired: September 17, 1944 This episode of Soldiers of the Press presents “The Return of the Soldier,” a powerful dramatization inspired by reporting from United Press correspondent Joan Younger. Rather than focusing on battlefield exploits, the story turns to a different kind of struggle—the moment when wounded servicemen must confront their greatest challenge: returning home and facing the people who love them. Set at a military hospital at Mitchell Field in New York, the program follows a reporter’s visit among recovering soldiers as they wrestle with fear, pride, and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Through quiet conversations and deeply personal moments, the broadcast explores the emotional side of recovery and the courage required to begin life again after war. Produced during the World War II years, Soldiers of the Press highlighted the work of United Press correspondents and the human stories behind the headlines. This episode stands out for its compassionate focus on the unseen battles fought far from the front lines. 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: September 17, 1944 This episode of Soldiers of the Press presents “The Return of the Soldier,” a powerful dramatization inspired by reporting from…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":975,"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/soldiers-of-the-press-joan-younger-the-return-of-the-soldier/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/soldiers-of-the-press-joan-younger-the-return-of-the-soldier.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}