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Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP151: Jack Benny's Famous Slump (1944)In Breaking Walls episode 151 it’s the spring of 1944 and Jack Benny’s sponsor, General Foods, thinks he’s in a slump. Benny got mad and it changed the broadcasting landscape forever. Tonight, we’ll find out how and why. —————————— Highlights: • Benny's Early Radio Career in the 1930s and Ratings Peak • Early Problems with General Foods • Dennis Day Leaves for World War II • Jack Fires General Foods, Signs with American Tobacco • Dick Haymes Replaces Dennis Day as Singer • The Importance of Benny’s Supporting Cast • Jack’s Split Personality • Danny Kaye Guest Stars To Play Jack in A Movie • The Last General Foods Sponsored Show • Looking Ahead...2024-05-164h 32Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP151: Jack Benny's Famous Slump (1944)In Breaking Walls episode 151 it’s the spring of 1944 and Jack Benny’s sponsor, General Foods, thinks he’s in a slump. Benny got mad and it changed the broadcasting landscape forever. Tonight, we’ll find out how and why. —————————— Highlights: • Benny's Early Radio Career in the 1930s and Ratings Peak • Early Problems with General Foods • Dennis Day Leaves for World War II • Jack Fires General Foods, Signs with American Tobacco • Dick Haymes Replaces Dennis Day as Singer • The Importance of Benny’s Supporting Cast • Jack’s Split Personality • Danny Kaye Guest Stars To Play Jack in A Movie • The Last General Foods Sponsored Show • Looking Ahead...2024-05-164h 32Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP149: March 1944 With The Great GildersleeveIn Breaking Walls episode 149 we’ll spend March of 1944 with Hal Peary and The Great Gildersleeve. —————————— Highlights: • The Men And Women On The Front Lines of War War II in March 1944 • Hal Peary and the Birth of Gildersleeve on Fibber McGee and Molly • The First Ever Sitcom Spin Off and The Great Gildersleeve Premieres • Registering To Vote • Mid March 1944 News with NBC War Telescope • Gildy Wants to Run For Mayor • The Campaign Photo • A Night In A Foxhole • Looking Ahead to Easter Sunday 1944 —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The read...2024-03-143h 18Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP149: March 1944 With The Great GildersleeveIn Breaking Walls episode 149 we’ll spend March of 1944 with Hal Peary and The Great Gildersleeve. —————————— Highlights: • The Men And Women On The Front Lines of War War II in March 1944 • Hal Peary and the Birth of Gildersleeve on Fibber McGee and Molly • The First Ever Sitcom Spin Off and The Great Gildersleeve Premieres • Registering To Vote • Mid March 1944 News with NBC War Telescope • Gildy Wants to Run For Mayor • The Campaign Photo • A Night In A Foxhole • Looking Ahead to Easter Sunday 1944 —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The read...2024-03-143h 18Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP148: February 1944 With Bob HopeIn Breaking Walls episode 148 we spend February of 1944 with America’s top comedian, Bob Hope, as he whisks himself around the country, entertaining troops and broadcasting to the masses. —————————— Highlights: • Leslie Townes Hope’s Rise to Stardom • Broadway and Early Radio Shows • The Big Broadcast of 1938 • The Pepsodent Program • Early February 1944 World War II News • NBC Dominates Tuesday Nights in 1944 • Bob with Guest Ginger Rogers • The 4th War Bond Drive • Command Performance with Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland • Mid February World News Roundup • Bob with Guest Bing Crosby • Bob with Guest Carole Landis • News as we Leave February • Bob Gets Sick, Is Honored by The Academy • Looking A...2024-02-185h 04Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP148: February 1944 With Bob HopeIn Breaking Walls episode 148 we spend February of 1944 with America’s top comedian, Bob Hope, as he whisks himself around the country, entertaining troops and broadcasting to the masses. —————————— Highlights: • Leslie Townes Hope’s Rise to Stardom • Broadway and Early Radio Shows • The Big Broadcast of 1938 • The Pepsodent Program • Early February 1944 World War II News • NBC Dominates Tuesday Nights in 1944 • Bob with Guest Ginger Rogers • The 4th War Bond Drive • Command Performance with Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland • Mid February World News Roundup • Bob with Guest Bing Crosby • Bob with Guest Carole Landis • News as we Leave February • Bob Gets Sick, Is Honored by The Academy • Looking A...2024-02-185h 04Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP147: The Launch Of The CBS Radio Mystery Theater (1974)In Breaking Walls episode 147 we go into the studio with Himan Brown for the CBS radio drama relaunch in 1974. —————————— Highlights: • First a January 1974 World News Roundup • Himan Brown’s Big Idea to Relaunch Radio Drama on CBS in 1974 • Tuning Into January 8, 1974’s Episode of The CBS Radio Mystery Theater • Mason Adams in I Warn You Three Times • January 13, 1974 World News Roundup — Nixon Still On Hot Seat • Producing The CBS Radio Mystery Theater With The New York Radio Crew • Dead For a Dollar • The CBS Radio Mystery Theater Beyond January 1974 • Looking Ahead to February by Looking Back to Bob Hope —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking W...2024-01-294h 16Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP147: The Launch Of The CBS Radio Mystery Theater (1974)In Breaking Walls episode 147 we go into the studio with Himan Brown for the CBS radio drama relaunch in 1974. —————————— Highlights: • First a January 1974 World News Roundup • Himan Brown’s Big Idea to Relaunch Radio Drama on CBS in 1974 • Tuning Into January 8, 1974’s Episode of The CBS Radio Mystery Theater • Mason Adams in I Warn You Three Times • January 13, 1974 World News Roundup — Nixon Still On Hot Seat • Producing The CBS Radio Mystery Theater With The New York Radio Crew • Dead For a Dollar • The CBS Radio Mystery Theater Beyond January 1974 • Looking Ahead to February by Looking Back to Bob Hope —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking W...2024-01-294h 16Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP146: December 1973 With Rod Serling And The Zero HourIn Breaking Walls episode 146 we spotlight the Jay Kholos, Elliott Lewis, and Rod Serling series The Zero Hour in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of its debut on the Mutual Broadcasting System in December of 1973. —————————— Highlights: • Radio Drama Coming Back in 1973 • Jay Kholos Conceives The Zero Hour — Rod Serling Will Host • The Zero Hour Is On the Air • WRVR and Selling Radio Shows In the 1970s • Nixon On The Hot Seat • AFTRA’s Moving Goal Posts — Kholos Must Sell The Zero Hour’s Rights • Selling The Zero Hour to Mutual • Elliott Lewis and Jay Kholos Leave The Zero Hour • Mutual Cancels The Zero Hour and Rod Serling is Disap...2023-12-183h 55Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP146: December 1973 With Rod Serling And The Zero HourIn Breaking Walls episode 146 we spotlight the Jay Kholos, Elliott Lewis, and Rod Serling series The Zero Hour in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of its debut on the Mutual Broadcasting System in December of 1973. —————————— Highlights: • Radio Drama Coming Back in 1973 • Jay Kholos Conceives The Zero Hour — Rod Serling Will Host • The Zero Hour Is On the Air • WRVR and Selling Radio Shows In the 1970s • Nixon On The Hot Seat • AFTRA’s Moving Goal Posts — Kholos Must Sell The Zero Hour’s Rights • Selling The Zero Hour to Mutual • Elliott Lewis and Jay Kholos Leave The Zero Hour • Mutual Cancels The Zero Hour and Rod Serling is Disap...2023-12-183h 55Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP145: November 1963 With Jean Shepherd And JFKIn Breaking Walls episode 145 it’s the fall of 1963 and network radio drama is dead while American life is changing. If you’re listening to this in real time, this month marks the sixtieth anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination. To go beyond its public horror and understand American society three generations ago, we’ll focus on Jean Shepherd. —————————— Highlights: • I, Libertine • Jean Shepherd Gets His Familiar WOR Time Slot • November 1963 Begins • Veteran's Day, Malcolm X, and Lenny Bruce • President Kennedy’s Last Trip to Florida • Shep's Show During JFK Last Week • John F. Kennedy’s Last Day • An Unfortunate Arthur Godfrey Episode • Live News C...2023-11-285h 40Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP145: November 1963 With Jean Shepherd And JFKIn Breaking Walls episode 145 it’s the fall of 1963 and network radio drama is dead while American life is changing. If you’re listening to this in real time, this month marks the sixtieth anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination. To go beyond its public horror and understand American society three generations ago, we’ll focus on Jean Shepherd. —————————— Highlights: • I, Libertine • Jean Shepherd Gets His Familiar WOR Time Slot • November 1963 Begins • Veteran's Day, Malcolm X, and Lenny Bruce • President Kennedy’s Last Trip to Florida • Shep's Show During JFK Last Week • John F. Kennedy’s Last Day • An Unfortunate Arthur Godfrey Episode • Live News C...2023-11-285h 40Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP144: October 1957—Sputnik! And Dying Radio DramaIn Breaking Walls episode 144 we present part two of our mini-series on radio and the world in the fall of 1957. —————————— Highlights: • The 1957 World Series • Unit 99 • Sputnik, Bing Crosby, and Current Events • The Eternal Light and The Glastonbury Cows • Algeria Aflame • Stan Freberg • Bill Kemp, ABC, and More News • School Integration Update • Sorry, Wrong Number • You Bet Your Life • NATO, Syria, and Sputnik • LIFE and The World with Carl Sandberg and Frank Lloyd Wright • Looking Ahead to Jean Shepherd and JFK —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s ep...2023-10-273h 19Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP144: October 1957—Sputnik! And Dying Radio DramaIn Breaking Walls episode 144 we present part two of our mini-series on radio and the world in the fall of 1957. —————————— Highlights: • The 1957 World Series • Unit 99 • Sputnik, Bing Crosby, and Current Events • The Eternal Light and The Glastonbury Cows • Algeria Aflame • Stan Freberg • Bill Kemp, ABC, and More News • School Integration Update • Sorry, Wrong Number • You Bet Your Life • NATO, Syria, and Sputnik • LIFE and The World with Carl Sandberg and Frank Lloyd Wright • Looking Ahead to Jean Shepherd and JFK —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s ep...2023-10-273h 19Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP144—013: October 1957—Looking Ahead To November 1963 With Jean Shepherd And JFKNext time on Breaking Walls, in honor of the sixtieth anniversary of John Kennedy’s Assassination, we spotlight Jean Shepherd and his November 1963 broadcasts. —————————— Highlights: • The 1957 World Series • Unit 99 • Sputnik, Bing Crosby, and Current Events • The Eternal Light and The Glastonbury Cows • Algeria Aflame • Stan Freberg • Bill Kemp, ABC, and More News • School Integration Update • Sorry, Wrong Number • You Bet Your Life • NATO, Syria, and Sputnik • LIFE and The World with Carl Sandberg and Frank Lloyd Wright • Looking Ahead to Jean Shepherd and JFK —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading...2023-10-2605 minBreaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP144—013: October 1957—Looking Ahead To November 1963 With Jean Shepherd And JFKNext time on Breaking Walls, in honor of the sixtieth anniversary of John Kennedy’s Assassination, we spotlight Jean Shepherd and his November 1963 broadcasts. —————————— Highlights: • The 1957 World Series • Unit 99 • Sputnik, Bing Crosby, and Current Events • The Eternal Light and The Glastonbury Cows • Algeria Aflame • Stan Freberg • Bill Kemp, ABC, and More News • School Integration Update • Sorry, Wrong Number • You Bet Your Life • NATO, Syria, and Sputnik • LIFE and The World with Carl Sandberg and Frank Lloyd Wright • Looking Ahead to Jean Shepherd and JFK —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading...2023-10-2605 minBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP143: September 1957—Civil Rights And The Rocket AgeIn Breaking Walls episode 143 we begin a mini series on radio and the world in the fall of 1957. —————————— Highlights: • LIFE and The World • The Man from Tomorrow • The American Forum of the Air • Atomic Testing • Pat Buttram and Just Entertainment on Labor Day • Ray Bradbury and the End of X-Minus One • Ms America • The Hattie Cotton School Bombing • Biography in Sound • Howard Miller and Steve Allen • The End of Family Theater • The Grand Ole Opry • Meet The Press and The Right of Self Determination • CBS Still Doing Drama on Sundays • Bing Crosby’s Road Show • School Integration • The Dodgers and Giants Leave New York • Looking Ahead to October and Spu...2023-09-274h 43Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP143: September 1957—Civil Rights And The Rocket AgeIn Breaking Walls episode 143 we begin a mini series on radio and the world in the fall of 1957. —————————— Highlights: • LIFE and The World • The Man from Tomorrow • The American Forum of the Air • Atomic Testing • Pat Buttram and Just Entertainment on Labor Day • Ray Bradbury and the End of X-Minus One • Ms America • The Hattie Cotton School Bombing • Biography in Sound • Howard Miller and Steve Allen • The End of Family Theater • The Grand Ole Opry • Meet The Press and The Right of Self Determination • CBS Still Doing Drama on Sundays • Bing Crosby’s Road Show • School Integration • The Dodgers and Giants Leave New York • Looking Ahead to October and Spu...2023-09-274h 43Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP142: William Gargan is Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator (1939 - 1955)In Breaking Walls episode 142 we feature one of Brooklyn’s native sons, Bill Gargan, who made more than sixty films, and good money on radio in the 1950s. —————————— Highlights: • Brooklyn’s Native Son • Hollywood and An Oscar Nomination • The War and Being a Radio Detective • Martin Kane • Launching Barrie Craig • Radio Ratings in 1954 • Hollywood vs. New York • Hay is For Homicide • Ghosts Don’t Die in Bed • Throat Cancer and Thereafter • Looking Ahead to 1957 —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Why Me? An Autobiography — By Will...2023-08-234h 20Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP142: William Gargan is Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator (1939 - 1955)In Breaking Walls episode 142 we feature one of Brooklyn’s native sons, Bill Gargan, who made more than sixty films, and good money on radio in the 1950s. —————————— Highlights: • Brooklyn’s Native Son • Hollywood and An Oscar Nomination • The War and Being a Radio Detective • Martin Kane • Launching Barrie Craig • Radio Ratings in 1954 • Hollywood vs. New York • Hay is For Homicide • Ghosts Don’t Die in Bed • Throat Cancer and Thereafter • Looking Ahead to 1957 —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Why Me? An Autobiography — By Will...2023-08-234h 20Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP141: Orson Welles In Europe (1948 - 1956)In Breaking Walls episode 141, we finish a three part series on the radio career of Orson Welles by picking up as he left The United States for Europe in the late 1940s. For full appreciation, tune into episodes 79 and 104 before hearing this. —————————— Highlights: • Macbeth, HUAC and Leaving the U.S • Harry Alan Towers, and Harry Lime • Othello and The Black Museum • Song of Myself and Theatre Royal • Moriarity • The BBC Sketchbook and Moby Dick • Mr Lincoln and Mr Arkadin • Returning to the U.S. • Tomorrow and Yesterday • Looking Ahead to Barrie Craig —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show...2023-07-243h 54Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP141: Orson Welles In Europe (1948 - 1956)In Breaking Walls episode 141, we finish a three part series on the radio career of Orson Welles by picking up as he left The United States for Europe in the late 1940s. For full appreciation, tune into episodes 79 and 104 before hearing this. —————————— Highlights: • Macbeth, HUAC and Leaving the U.S • Harry Alan Towers, and Harry Lime • Othello and The Black Museum • Song of Myself and Theatre Royal • Moriarity • The BBC Sketchbook and Moby Dick • Mr Lincoln and Mr Arkadin • Returning to the U.S. • Tomorrow and Yesterday • Looking Ahead to Barrie Craig —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show...2023-07-243h 54Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP140: Humphrey Bogart On The Air (1935 - 1952)In Breaking Walls episode 140, we examine the under-appreciated radio career of the one and only Humphrey Bogart. —————————— Highlights: • The Broadway Kid • Lux Presents Hollywood • High Sierra and The Maltese Falcon • Bogie with Hope, Benny, and Vallée • Casablanca • Suspense, Lauren Bacall, and Command Performance • Staying at Home for More Radio • HUAC • Fatherhood and Bold Venture • The African Queen and The Academy Award • The Final Years • Looking Ahead to July and Orson Welles —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s episode was: • Lauren Bacall By Myself — By Lauren Bacall • Humphrey Bogart — By Alan G...2023-06-274h 54Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP140: Humphrey Bogart On The Air (1935 - 1952)In Breaking Walls episode 140, we examine the under-appreciated radio career of the one and only Humphrey Bogart. —————————— Highlights: • The Broadway Kid • Lux Presents Hollywood • High Sierra and The Maltese Falcon • Bogie with Hope, Benny, and Vallée • Casablanca • Suspense, Lauren Bacall, and Command Performance • Staying at Home for More Radio • HUAC • Fatherhood and Bold Venture • The African Queen and The Academy Award • The Final Years • Looking Ahead to July and Orson Welles —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s episode was: • Lauren Bacall By Myself — By Lauren Bacall • Humphrey Bogart — By Alan G...2023-06-274h 54Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP139: Martin And Lewis with Marilyn Monroe & Frank Sinatra (1949 - 1953)In Breaking Walls episode 139 we spotlight The Martin & Lewis show, and pay close attention to Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. —————————— Highlights: • Capital Gains and Thanksgiving on NBC • The Nightclub Act • Opportunity Flops • The My Friend Irma Movie • Dragnet • The Show Relaunches — Frank Sinatra Guests • Marilyn Monroe Makes a Rare Radio Appearance • Splitting, Then Reuniting • Looking ahead to Bogie —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s episode was: • On The Air — By John Dunning • Dean & Me: A Love Story — By Jerry Lewis • Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime (Especially Himself): The Story of Dean Ma...2023-05-213h 17Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP139: Martin And Lewis with Marilyn Monroe & Frank Sinatra (1949 - 1953)In Breaking Walls episode 139 we spotlight The Martin & Lewis show, and pay close attention to Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. —————————— Highlights: • Capital Gains and Thanksgiving on NBC • The Nightclub Act • Opportunity Flops • The My Friend Irma Movie • Dragnet • The Show Relaunches — Frank Sinatra Guests • Marilyn Monroe Makes a Rare Radio Appearance • Splitting, Then Reuniting • Looking ahead to Bogie —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s episode was: • On The Air — By John Dunning • Dean & Me: A Love Story — By Jerry Lewis • Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime (Especially Himself): The Story of Dean Ma...2023-05-213h 17Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP138: Baseball Memories From Radio History (1921 - 1972)In Breaking Walls episode 138 in honor of opening day, we’ll share stories, and sounds from Baseball history and the radio. —————————— Highlights: • Dots and Dashes • The Babe • Mel Allen • Dizzy • The War • Jackie • The Death of Babe Ruth • Baseball Radio Drama • The Shot Heard Round The World • Westward Ho! • The TV Era and the Death of Jackie Robinson • Looking Ahead To May with Frank, Dean, Jerry, and Marilyn —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s episode was: • On The Air — By John Dunning • The Voice: Mel Allen’s Untold Story — By Curt Smith • Those Great...2023-04-262h 35Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP138: Baseball Memories From Radio History (1921 - 1972)In Breaking Walls episode 138 in honor of opening day, we’ll share stories, and sounds from Baseball history and the radio. —————————— Highlights: • Dots and Dashes • The Babe • Mel Allen • Dizzy • The War • Jackie • The Death of Babe Ruth • Baseball Radio Drama • The Shot Heard Round The World • Westward Ho! • The TV Era and the Death of Jackie Robinson • Looking Ahead To May with Frank, Dean, Jerry, and Marilyn —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s episode was: • On The Air — By John Dunning • The Voice: Mel Allen’s Untold Story — By Curt Smith • Those Great...2023-04-262h 35Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP137: St. Patrick's Day On The Air (1937 - 1967)In Breaking Walls episode 137 we celebrate the Irish by focusing on St. Patrick’s Day on the air. —————————— Highlights: • Fred Allen — The End and the Beginning • Beat the Band • Burns and Allen at the NYC Parade • Bill Stern’s Sports Newsreel • Dennis Day Returns from the Navy • Fred Allen is King For a Day • Elliott Lewis and Broadway Is My Beat • The Death of Fred Allen • Ending with Jean Shepherd • Looking Ahead to Opening Day —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s episode was: • Treadmill to Oblivion and Much Ado About Me — By Fred Allen...2023-03-233h 01Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP137: St. Patrick's Day On The Air (1937 - 1967)In Breaking Walls episode 137 we celebrate the Irish by focusing on St. Patrick’s Day on the air. —————————— Highlights: • Fred Allen — The End and the Beginning • Beat the Band • Burns and Allen at the NYC Parade • Bill Stern’s Sports Newsreel • Dennis Day Returns from the Navy • Fred Allen is King For a Day • Elliott Lewis and Broadway Is My Beat • The Death of Fred Allen • Ending with Jean Shepherd • Looking Ahead to Opening Day —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today’s episode was: • Treadmill to Oblivion and Much Ado About Me — By Fred Allen...2023-03-233h 01Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP136: Have Gun, Will Travel (1958 - 1962)In Breaking Walls episode 136 we spotlight John Dehner and Have Gun, Will Travel. —————————— Highlights: • John Dehner’s radio career • Norman MacDonnell and Palladin • The Radio Dial on Sunday November 23rd 1958 • A Matter of Ethics • Killer’s Widow • The Lady Doctor • From Here To Boston • Looking Ahead to March —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg • Martin Grams’ article on the origin of Have Gun Will Travel. —————————— On the interview front: • Harry Bartell, John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin...2023-02-183h 02Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP136: Have Gun, Will Travel (1958 - 1962)In Breaking Walls episode 136 we spotlight John Dehner and Have Gun, Will Travel. —————————— Highlights: • John Dehner’s radio career • Norman MacDonnell and Palladin • The Radio Dial on Sunday November 23rd 1958 • A Matter of Ethics • Killer’s Widow • The Lady Doctor • From Here To Boston • Looking Ahead to March —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg • Martin Grams’ article on the origin of Have Gun Will Travel. —————————— On the interview front: • Harry Bartell, John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin...2023-02-183h 02Wall BreakersWall BreakersReverse UnoIn life, much like in the game of Uno there are many unspoken rules. And among those is never attack someone unless you are prepared for the dreaded Reverse Uno card. Today we talk about a few wonderfully hilarious times the card has been played in real life and lessons learned. As always share with friends, family, enemies acquaintances gremlins and rabis alike. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2023-01-241h 28Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP135: Luke Slaughter Of Tombstone (1958)In Breaking Walls episode 135 it’s February of 1958 and CBS has just launched a new western, Luke Slaughter, of Tombstone. It’s a forgotten sixteen episode gem. Five years earlier it might have been a hit. —————————— Highlights: • William N. Robson and The Hollywood Radio Western • Planning Luke Slaughter • Slaughter Launches • The Radio Dial on February 23rd, 1958 • Tracks Out of Tombstone • The End of Slaughter • Looking Ahead to Paladin —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg • “Luke Slaugh...2023-01-172h 10Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP135: Luke Slaughter Of Tombstone (1958)In Breaking Walls episode 135 it’s February of 1958 and CBS has just launched a new western, Luke Slaughter, of Tombstone. It’s a forgotten sixteen episode gem. Five years earlier it might have been a hit. —————————— Highlights: • William N. Robson and The Hollywood Radio Western • Planning Luke Slaughter • Slaughter Launches • The Radio Dial on February 23rd, 1958 • Tracks Out of Tombstone • The End of Slaughter • Looking Ahead to Paladin —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg • “Luke Slaugh...2023-01-172h 10Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP: 41 Mahsa Jina AminiWe are back in full force for the new year ladies, gentlemen and goblins of all ages. Today we talk about discipline, voting and most importantly the situation in Iran. Check it out and share with friends, family, enemies and local preachers alike. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wallbreakers/support2023-01-121h 32Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP134: Christmas With Jack Benny In A Changing World (1949)In Breaking Walls episode 134 we spend our holidays with one of the most-beloved figures of the twentieth century: Jack Benny. —————————— Highlights: • Picking Up with Benny Leaving NBC for CBS • A World in Turmoil • Benny Launches his Fall 1949 Season • The Texas Benefit • What About 1950? • Jack Goes Christmas Shopping • Christmas Week 1949 in World News • Christmas Day with Jack and the Gang • Bringing 1949 To a Close — Looking Ahead to January —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: • Sunday Nights at Seven — By Jack and Joan Benny • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Rat...2022-12-222h 42Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP134: Christmas With Jack Benny In A Changing World (1949)In Breaking Walls episode 134 we spend our holidays with one of the most-beloved figures of the twentieth century: Jack Benny. —————————— Highlights: • Picking Up with Benny Leaving NBC for CBS • A World in Turmoil • Benny Launches his Fall 1949 Season • The Texas Benefit • What About 1950? • Jack Goes Christmas Shopping • Christmas Week 1949 in World News • Christmas Day with Jack and the Gang • Bringing 1949 To a Close — Looking Ahead to January —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: • Sunday Nights at Seven — By Jack and Joan Benny • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Rat...2022-12-222h 42Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP133: Thanksgiving With I Love A Mystery (1949)In Breaking Walls episode 133 we spend Thanksgiving 1949 with the cast of I Love a Mystery. —————————— Highlights: • Thanksgiving Eve, 1949 • Carlton E. Morse—Budget Stretcher • The First Two I Love a Mystery Runs • Mutual Broadcasting in 1949—I Love a Mystery Relaunches • Thanksgiving Day 1949—Thorson and Boles • Mercedes McCambridge—Oscar Winner • Tony Randall’s Early Career • I Love a Mystery is Canceled • Parley Baer and One Final Pilot • Wrapping Things Up • Looking Ahead to Christmas With Jack Benny —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: On the Air — By John Dunning The I Love A Mystery Companion — B...2022-11-244h 07Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP133: Thanksgiving With I Love A Mystery (1949)In Breaking Walls episode 133 we spend Thanksgiving 1949 with the cast of I Love a Mystery. —————————— Highlights: • Thanksgiving Eve, 1949 • Carlton E. Morse—Budget Stretcher • The First Two I Love a Mystery Runs • Mutual Broadcasting in 1949—I Love a Mystery Relaunches • Thanksgiving Day 1949—Thorson and Boles • Mercedes McCambridge—Oscar Winner • Tony Randall’s Early Career • I Love a Mystery is Canceled • Parley Baer and One Final Pilot • Wrapping Things Up • Looking Ahead to Christmas With Jack Benny —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: On the Air — By John Dunning The I Love A Mystery Companion — B...2022-11-244h 07Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP: 40 Toxic FemininityWe talk about Will "The Cuck" Smith v Jada "La Toxica" Pinkett Smith, and Johnny Depp v Amber Heard. Gui wants to take the Bar Exam. We talk about what we'd do when someone insults our nonexistent (besides Sam) girlfriends. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2022-11-091h 41Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP132: Mutual Mystery Shows of the late 1940s (1947 - 1949)In Breaking Walls episode 132 we go back to the late 1940s and say Happy Halloween with Mutual Broadcasting. —————————— Highlights: • The Seedy Underbelly of Coney Island on The Crime Club • Take a Ride with The Mysterious Traveler • Mystery is My Hobby • Quiet Please • 1948 Halloween News with Arthur Bario • The House of Mystery • True Detective Mysteries • Halloween 1948 with Holmes and The Shadow • Truman Wins a Stunning Reelection • Murder By Experts • Finishing With I Love a Mystery • Looking Ahead to Thanksgiving —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: American Radio Networks: A History...2022-10-292h 55Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP132—012: Mutual Mystery Shows Of The 1940s—Looking Ahead To ThanksgivingWe’re going to stop here, but we’re not even close to finishing with I Love A Mystery. Next time on Breaking Walls, while we spend Thanksgiving with Carlton E. Morse, Russell Thorson, Jim Boles, and Tony Randall, we utter a simple statement: Bury Your Dead, Arizona. The reading material used in this episode was: American Radio Networks: A History — By Jim Cox On the Air — By John Dunning Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg The Museum of Broadcast Communications Encyclopedia of Radio — By Christopher Sterling WOR: The First Sixty Years As well as articles from the archives of • The Los Angele...2022-10-2805 minBreaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP131: Orson Welles is The Shadow (1937 - 1938)In Breaking Walls episode 132 we spotlight Orson Welles’ time as The Shadow in 1937-38. —————————— Highlights: • Orson Welles’ on The March of Time and The Columbia Workshop • The Shadow as Narrator • Les Misérables • WOR and Network Radio In The Fall of 1937 • The Shadow Launches With Orson Welles • Jeanette Nolan and The Temple Bells of Neban • Early Reviews • Agnes Moorehead and The Three Ghosts • The Circle of Death • The Mercury Theater Leaves The Shadow • Orson In The Fall of 1938 • Looking Ahead to Halloween with Mutual Broadcasting —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The r...2022-09-282h 54Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 39: Celebrity DeathsFrom Robin Williams to Selena, we talk about the impact of celebrities that have left this plane of existence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2022-09-061h 39Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP130: Philip Marlowe Comes to Radio (1947)In Breaking Walls episode 130 we head to the summer of 1947 to get to the bottom of NBC’s Philip Marlowe caper. —————————— Highlights: • Who was Raymond Chandler? • Who is Philip Marlowe? • Van Heflin, Movie Star • Radio Ratings in the Spring of 1947 • Marlowe Launches with Red Wind • Initial Reviews • The King in Yellow • The Celebrated Life and Tragic Death of Jeff Chandler • Marlowe Leaves NBC, but CBS Picks It Up • Marlowe After CBS • Looking Ahead to Orson Welles and The Shadow —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s...2022-08-253h 08Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP129: Radio, Roswell And The Flying Saucer Craze (1947 - 1955)In Breaking Walls episode 129 we honor the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Roswell incident by focusing on Radio and the mid-century flying saucer craze. —————————— Highlights: • World War II, Kenneth Arnold, Roswell, and “Project Saucer” • The Chicago Roundtable Attempts to Answer What Life on Other Planets Would Look Like • Sightings in The Spring of 1950 — Dimension X Launches • The 1950 Radio Landscape with Red Skelton • Fibber McGee Sees a UFO • Harris And Remley’s UFO Hoax • Edward R. Murrow’s Report on Flying Saucers • Dangerous Assignment’s UFOs in Ecuador • UFO Sightings during the Korean War • You Bet Your Life’s UFO Enthusiast • KNX, Ralph Story, And UFO Mania • Roy Rogers Takes Us Home •...2022-07-283h 22Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP128: June 1954—The End as We Knew ItIn Breaking Walls episode 128 we wrap up our six month look at 1954 by ending in June with network cancellations. —————————— Highlights: • The State of Radio and The Union • The End of Escape with John Dehner • News with Frank Edwards on Mutual • Let’s Pretend with Arnold Stang • Autolite Drops Suspense • Goodbye To Jack Benny (For Now) • What’s At Stake in the Fall 1954 Midterm Elections • CBS Cancels The Lux Radio Theatre • The End of James Stewart’s The Six Shooter • Looking Ahead to July and Roswell —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— Th...2022-06-273h 02Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 38: Freedom of SpeechWe talk about Elon Musk acquisition of Twitter for a bit, and what that means for freedom of speech. Then we get into the sensitive topic of abortion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2022-06-211h 42Graphic Novel ListGraphic Novel ListSever and WallbreakersEpisode Notes We review Sever Book 1 and Wallbeakers We delve into the submissions pile and review two indie comics. Sever is by Braiden Cox and Tim Sparvero Blurb: The story of Sever follows Chloe Williams, otherwise known as Ellipsis, who is an aspiring metal musician finishing up her last year of high school. She plays in a band with a misfit group of friends. First, there is Katie Hoard, the most popular girl at school, due to her social status she prefers not to be seen with the bandmates in worry...2022-05-2533 minWall BreakersWall BreakersEP 37: Don't Worry Kid, It Gets BetterWe sit and talk about things we didn't have or experience as children. This episode was recorded in February, so some current events may have progressed since then. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2022-05-241h 36Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 36: NostalgiaReminiscing about things we went through growin' up! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2022-05-111h 36Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 35: We Are LatinoNeed we say more? We talk about what it's like being brown! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2022-04-271h 53Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP126: April 1954—Joseph McCarthy vs. The US ArmyIn Breaking Walls episode 126 we continue our mini-series in April of 1954. —————————— Highlights: • Eisenhower talks fear • Lum and Abner’s April Fools’ Joke • The Eternal Light • Nightwatch — A New CBS Real Police Show • Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator • Illegal Immigrant Fears • Gildersleeve’s Dinner Party • Easter Sunday and The End of The Whistler • Jack Benny Holds a Seance • The Army-McCarthy Hearings Begin • Phil Harris and Alice Faye’s Red Cross Blood Drive • Looking Ahead to May —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — by Jim Ramsbu...2022-04-262h 32Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 34: Don't Lie To Me   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2022-04-191h 30Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP125: March 1954—A World In TurmoilIn Breaking Walls episode 125 we continue our mini-series in March of 1954. —————————— Highlights: • Edward R. Murrow Sees It Now • Perry Mason Busts The Syndicate • The 1954 DNC in Florida • Cathy and Elliott Lewis Can’t Fight City Hall • Groucho Marx Bets His Life • Phil Harris and Alice Faye: Happy Couple In Cancellation • The End of the Expense Account For Johnny Dollar? • Escape’s Violent Night • Bing and Frank Swap Oscar Stories and Sing Songs • The 1954 Tony Awards from NBC with Audrey Hepburn • Looking Ahead to April with The Army/McCarthy Hearings —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWall...2022-03-242h 51Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 33: Toss A Coin To The WallbreakersThis episode is all about our favorite grumpy, grizzled monster slayer and his adventures! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2022-03-121h 37Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP124: February 1954—Benny, McCarthy, and McCarthyIn Breaking Walls episode 124 we pick up our 1954 mini series in February. We’ll focus on radio programming and national news from that month. —————————— Highlights: • Radio Billings Are Down. Now What? • Dragnet—Still Going Strong • Lee Deforest and The Hallmark Hall of Fame • Americana • Jack Benny Turns 39? 40? 60? • Guest Star and The McCarthy News • The College Quiz Bowl • Mr and Mrs North • Polio • Stars Over Hollywood • Ending with Bergen and McCarthy • Looking Ahead to March with Edward R. Murrow —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Netwo...2022-02-242h 13Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 32: Grand Theft IntellectWe gather to talk about how various ideas were "borrowed" to make money and fame! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2022-02-201h 43Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 31: I NEED PODCASTS OF SPIDER-MANWe back baby! Listen to us nerd out about Spider-Man: No Way Home! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2022-02-081h 33Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP123: January 1954—Radio's Uncertain FutureFor those who wanted Breaking Walls episode 123 in the traditional format. ___________ In Breaking Walls episode 123 we open 2022 with a six-part mini-series on radio business and programming in 1954. We’ll begin with January, in a radio half-season that was for many, the end of the line. —————————— Highlights: • Ringing in the New Year with Fibber McGee and Molly • Gunsmoke’s Stage Holdup • People Are Funny is Radio’s Top-Rated Show • January 1954 with Ozzie, Harriet, David, and Ricky • Jack Benny’s Face is Familiar on Suspense • Smog and Other Current Events • Beulah • The Death of Edward Howard Armstrong • Looking Ahead to February 1954 —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Wal...2022-01-192h 22Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP122: December With The Six Shooter (1953 - 1954)In Breaking Walls episode 122 we spend the holidays in the old west with Jimmy Stewart, director Jack Johnstone, and The Six Shooter. —————————— Highlights: • Jack Johnstone’s Early Radio Career • The State of Network Radio in December of 1953 • James Stewart on the Hollywood Star Playhouse • The Six Shooter Launches • A Pressing Engagement • The Radio Industry - More Than Kin • Britt Ponsett’s Christmas Carol • Britt Ponsett Rides Off Into the Sunset • Looking Ahead of January 1954 —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: • On the Air - By John Dunning • Radio Rides The Range: A...2021-11-272h 50Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP121: Radio and The Homecoming (1942 - 1972)In Breaking Walls episode 121, we finish our Americana mini-series by coming home for November’s festivities. We’ll cheer for the home team, taste the best turkey dressing, and remember what’s most important with some of radio’s best. —————————— Highlights: • What Can We Be Thankful For? • Thanksgiving with The Answer Man and Radio’s Origin • Ken Carpenter and One Man’s Family • The Columbia Workshop Relaunches • Hearts in Harmony • Damon Runyon’s Football Homecoming • John Brown’s Communist Troubles • Thanksgiving with Miss Brooks • Bob Bailey and Let George Do It • Thanksgiving with Ozzie and Harriet • Checking in With Bob and Ray • Have Gun Will Travel • Ending with Jean Shepherd...2021-10-293h 12Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP120: Radio and The Harvest (1936 - 1954)In Breaking Walls episode 120, we continue our Americana mini-series in autumn with a host of harvest-centered radio programing. We’ll warm by the fire and listen in on stories from some of the medium’s most prominent. —————————— Highlights: • Welcome to October, Welcome to Harvest Season • Fibber and Molly Launches • Feast from Cavalcade’s Harvest • Mel and Dennis Get Their Own Shows • Gale Gordon’s Green Acres • How Mild Can Richard Diamond on ABC Be? • From Peary to Waterman as Gildy Changes Leads • Escape From the Death of Network Dramatic Radio • Looking Ahead to the Homecoming —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To s...2021-09-263h 05Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP119: Radio and The Diner (1937 - 1965)In Breaking Walls episode 119 we continue our Americana mini-series by bringing our appetites to the diner. We’ll hear stories from some of radio’s best and center ourselves around shows taking place in establishments. —————————— Highlights: • What Exactly is a Diner? • Lux Presents Hollywood • Suspense At the End of World War II • The Diner After World War II • Bill Conrad, Burt Lancaster, and The Killers • ABC Takes Friday Nights With This Is Your FBI • Frank Sinatra and His Rocky Fortune • Going Back to Gunsmoke • James Earl Jones and Theater Five —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com...2021-08-283h 05Breaking WallsBreaking WallsBW - EP118: Radio and The Gas Station (1939 - 1982)In Breaking Walls episode 118 we hit the road with part one of an Americana mini-series. We’ll gas up with some of radio’s best and examine shows taking place at America’s filling stations. —————————— Highlights: • Al Hodge and The Green Hornet • Getting a Checkup at Doctor Christian’s • Lux Presents: They Drive By Night with Lana Turner and Lucille Ball • Orson Welles and The Hitchhiker • ABC competes with NBC and CBS • Dragnet leads to The Lineup • Stacey Keach and The Last Tales of the Texas Rangers • The Gas Crisis and the CBS Radio Mystery Theater —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts...2021-07-283h 42Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 30: "Tito Exposed (Literally)" Host : Tio SamTito Ortiz bares it all at a restaurant. Asian hate on the rise? This and more on today's episode of Wallbreakers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2021-05-062h 06Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 29: "Lenovo Brings Out My Inner Karen" Host : Stephan SkinsTio Sam hates Lenovo, and Fluteman rubs it in. That's it, that's all you need to know. Everything else in today's episode is purely supplementary. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2021-05-051h 31Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 28: "PANIK KOMBAT" Host : Tio SamIn this episode, we talk about a lot of movies and tv shows and talk about my, Tio Sam, panic disorder, and how it has affected my life. You definitely won’t want to miss this episode of the Wallbreakers!!!! (queue Mortal Kombat Theme) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2021-04-012h 14Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 27: "Our Circle of Life is Actually an Oval" Host: Gui of the HornOld vs new. Mayor homie, and how crap the newer generation is, death over manicures and BDSM conventions. Sometimes life brings you something unexpected. Let's talk about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2021-03-182h 02Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 26: "Cut Short" Host: John FlutemanWell, this is the last episode of our Zoom arc. Also Fluteman made a guitar thing! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2021-02-201h 27Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP 25: "Do Nice Guys Finish Last?" Host: Stephan SkinsWhat happens when Stephan Skins takes over as host? It gets weird..... but kinda interesting...... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2021-02-101h 43Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP24: "The Nerd Out With Some Covid" Host: Joren the ChemistMore discussion about the Covid vaccine, Joe Biden inauguration, local current events, and small nerd out session about them Kaijus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2021-02-031h 42Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP23: "War on Democracy" Host: Tio SamA lot has happened since the start of 2021, or as Joren calls it 2020 part 2. From Trump's supporters raiding the capitol like rednecks to a kegger, to Trump actually getting banned on twitter (about time if you ask us), we talk about everything that's has been going on in politics so far this year with a few jokes and funny stories in between. You definitely won't want to miss this episode of the Wallbreakers podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2021-01-212h 05Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP22: "Looks Like the New Year" Host: Gui of the HornRebooting movies and shows, faker meat, breaking into the white house, a good old fashion grounding by social media and foldable screens. We start off 2021 with some interesting topics. Let's talk about it --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2021-01-201h 41Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP21: "Man Down" Host: John Magaña (Flute Man)In this episode, we live through the apocalypse without Stephan. Fs in the chat bois! Follow Wall Breakers Pod: www.instagram.com/wall5breakers www.soundcloud.com/wallbreakerspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-12-302h 06Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP20: "Too Foorioso" Host: Stephan Skins, Ft. Drive United OCFollow Drive United OC: www.instagram.com/drive.united Follow Wall Breakers Pod: www.instagram.com/wall5breakers www.soundcloud.com/wallbreakerspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-12-172h 02Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP19: "Halloween, Girl Fights & Kanye" Host: Joren The ChemistThe Wall Breakers talk Halloween, Day of the Dead, girl fights and Kanye's appearance on Joe Rogan (recorded 10/31/20). Host: Joren The Chemist. Follow Wall Breakers Pod: www.instagram.com/wall5breakers www.soundcloud.com/wallbreakerspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-12-082h 03Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP18: "Law Breakers" Host: Tio Sam, Ft. Mr. KThe Wall Breakers are joined by special guest Mr K, a retired police officer who offers the inside scoop on law enforcement and his experiences working for over 20 years in the LA area. Follow Wall Breakers Pod: www.instagram.com/wall5breakers www.soundcloud.com/wallbreakerspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-11-302h 23Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP17: "Jazz & Godzilla" Host: Gui of The HornThe Wall Breakers talk jazz, film scores, anime and more. Follow Wall Breakers Pod: www.instagram.com/wall5breakers www.soundcloud.com/wallbreakerspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-11-241h 59Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP16: "Fast Food" Host: John Magaña (Fluteman)The Wall Breakers talk fast food, among other things! Host: John The Fluteman. Follow Wall Breakers Pod: www.instagram.com/wall5breakers www.soundcloud.com/wallbreakerspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-11-172h 05Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP15: "Baño Stories" Host: Stephan SkinsThe Wall Breakers talk health issues and share some baño stories. Host: Stephan Skins. Follow Wall Breakers Pod: www.instagram.com/wall5breakers www.soundcloud.com/wallbreakerspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-11-102h 01Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP14: "Hood Stories" Host: Gui The Horn**This episode was recorded between EPs 11 and 12, back to chronological order next EP! Sorry bout that boys -El Rojo Cass Gui The Horn hosts. The Wall Breakers talk hood stories, anger issues, Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and more. Follow Wall Breakers Pod: www.instagram.com/wall5breakers www.soundcloud.com/wallbreakerspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-11-022h 00Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP13: "Stalking" Host: Joren The ChemistEP13: "Stalking" Host: Joren The Chemist by Wall Breakers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-10-262h 02Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 12 - Host: Tio Sam Ft. Real Rich (No One Right Way)The Wall Breakers are joined by FOCK YA NATION STUDIOS hermano Real Rich from No One Right Way podcast. Follow Wall Breakers Pod: www.instagram.com/wall5breakers www.soundcloud.com/wallbreakerspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-10-191h 44Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 11 - Host: John Magaña (Fluteman) Ft. The Cass ManWall Breakers have their first guest, CFO of Fock Ya Nation (and producer of Wall Breakers podcast) "The Cass Man" Evan Cassidy. They talk censorship, the way to pick a watermelon and of course lions/hyenas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-10-112h 09Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 10 - Host: Stephan SkinsStephan Skins hosts. The boys discuss the controversial Netflix film "Cuties" among other things. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-09-291h 59Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 9 - Host: Joren The Chemist**Some mild static on this one (fixed next episode)**. The WB's talk sexual misconduct and its relation to gender, the worst smells they've ever smelled + Tio Sam drinking story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-09-212h 10Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 8 - Host: Tio SamTio Sam hosts! The Wall Breakers talk school lock down, China, sibling stories and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-09-142h 00Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 7 - Host: Gui of The HornEpisode 7 - Host: Gui of The Horn by Wall Breakers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-09-051h 59Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 6 - Host: John Magaña (Flute Man)John The Flute Man hosts. The Wall Breakers talk about high school jobs, strange people they've met and supernatural encounters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-08-252h 00Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 5 - Host: Stephan SkinsEpisode 5 - Host: Stephan Skins by Wall Breakers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-08-181h 54Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 4 - Host: Joren The ChemistEpisode 4 - Host: Joren The Chemist by Wall Breakers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-08-151h 58Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 3 (Pre-Quarantine)Recorded late February 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-08-012h 03Wall BreakersWall BreakersEpisode 2 (Pre-Quarantine)Recorded February 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-07-261h 52Wall BreakersWall BreakersEP1 - Debut EpisodeEP1 - Debut Episode by Wall Breakers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wallbreakers/support2020-07-182h 05Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP43: Designer Lina Gonzalez—Why Fear Is GoodIn episode 43 of Breaking Walls the old cohorts are back together as Lina Gonzalez and James Scully sit down for a chat about why fear is so important and why the anxiety fear brings isn't something we should ignore, but should work through. Highlights: • Thoughts on Lina and James' takeaways from rebranding The WallBreakers in 2014 • Why now is so important • Lina's new gorgeous greeting card business BlackLetterCo • The Neon Black • Things Lina has learned from the jobs she's held • Why it's ok to feel bad sometimes • How fear has helped people evolve • What's going on in Lina's present and what's next Lina's Link...2016-10-241h 16Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP34: Vulnerability—2016 State Of The UnionIn Episode 34 of Breaking Walls, we introduce February's monthly topic, hit on some burning bullet points, and wish ourselves a happy 4th birthday. Highlights: • The 4th anniversary of The WallBreakers • The Monthly topic: Vulnerability - Why it’s so important • Stuff going on with the podcast going forward • Looking for guest writers • Looking for new kinds of content and feedback Follow The WallBreakers on soundcloud: @TheWallBreakers Subscribe to Breaking Walls on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wallbreakers/id924086880?mt=22016-02-0116 minBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP12: State Of The WallBreakers Address for Spring 2015In Episode 12 of Breaking Walls, we pull back the curtain and describe our thought process behind: • The relaunch of The WallBreakers on 2.1.2015 • How we approach creating content • What our target audiences truly are and why they are our target audiences • Where the idea for rotating monthly content themes came from and its significance • What's next for The WallBreakers Subscribe on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wallbreakers/id924086880?mt=2 Listen on Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/thewallbreakers If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at Hello@TheWallBreakers.com If you'd like to subscribe to our newsle...2015-04-0529 minBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBreaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP04: Creating Tools For a Breakthrough Career—The Future Of The WallBreakersIn this very special episode of Breaking Walls, we go over the many announcements from this past week: Highlights • The Feedback from James Scully's Op-Ed "Why I Left NYC: The Future of The WallBreakers," and a further explanation of the events that led him to write the piece. • The announcement of S01E02 guest Lina Gonzalez as James' new partner with The WallBreakers! • The Future of The WallBreakers as a community and what kind of growth we can expect in 2015. • Our plans for our site to be relaunched on 2/1/2015 as a full creative content hub • Our GoFundMe campaign! - To donate go...2014-10-2320 min