{"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":"Yarns for Yanks: The Man Who Could Work Miracles","slug":"yarns-for-yanks-the-man-who-could-work-miracles","published_at":"2026-05-11T17:38:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908/yarns-for-yanks-the-man-who-could-work-miracles","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs-6527908","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/yarns-for-yanks-the-man-who-could-work-miracles--71960285","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71960285/sw0124.mp3","summary":"Aired: World War II Era (Yarns for Yanks) This episode of Yarns for Yanks features acclaimed actor Ronald ColEman reading H.G. Wells’ imaginative fantasy tale “The Man Who Could Work Miracles.” Unlike Wells’ darker works of science fiction, this story takes a lighter and more whimsical approach, following an ordinary clerk who suddenly discovers he has the power to bend reality simply by willing things to happen. What begins with small experiments and harmless tricks soon grows into a series of increasingly extraordinary events, as the bewildered miracle worker struggles to understand the consequences of unlimited power. Combining dry humor, fantasy, and gentle satire, the story explores how even the most impossible gifts can become overwhelming in the hands of an ordinary person. Produced during World War II for Allied servicemen, Yarns for Yanks brought well-known performers together to share stories from celebrated authors, offering entertainment and a reminder of home to listeners serving around the world. Ronald Colman’s warm, expressive narration gives this classic Wells story an especially charming touch. 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: World War II Era (Yarns for Yanks) This episode of Yarns for Yanks features acclaimed actor Ronald ColEman reading H.G. Wells’ imaginative fantasy…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1122,"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/yarns-for-yanks-the-man-who-could-work-miracles/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/yarns-for-yanks-the-man-who-could-work-miracles.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}