
Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio Broadcasting.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 515 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

This episode was originally released on 5/1/2022. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 127 we keep on with our look at 1954 by picking up in May d... more
This episode was originally released on 4/1/2022. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 126 we continue our mini-series in April of 1954. —————————... more
This episode was originally released on 3/1/2022. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 125 we continue our mini-series in March of 1954. —————————... more
This episode was originally released on 2/1/2022. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 124 we pick up our 1954 mini series in February. We’ll focu... more
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The historical context provided enhances the shows so much. We’re very lucky to have someone doing research for us to level up not only our listening experience but also our understanding of history.
Could do with out the loud music during the narration, it’s distracting. Otherwise, I really enjoy it.
I can getOTR from any number of sources but I love the background interviews on this podcast.
Old Time Radio behind the scenes archive!!! This is gold! A compilation of interviews with stars, producers & directors, and pertinent portions of radio shows. It is not only entertaining and well crafted, but it’s an invaluable historical record. Everyone interviewed has been gone for so long; their genius is back on display. I am so impressed and loving it!!!
…the longer podcasts, I.e. over an hour, some as long as a couple hours, are really the best way to spend some of my time with my iPod. My old time radio hobby addiction can only be treated in this manner. Keep up the absolutely wonderful work producing these programs. Thank you very much.
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This program offers deep dives into the history of American network radio, blending host narration with archival interviews, clips, and context to illuminate how radio shaped culture, advertising, and entertainment from the Golden Age through the rise of television. Episodes concentrate on show origins, production choices, sponsorship dynamics, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from writers, producers, and actors, often linking landmark programs to broader shifts in media and society. A standout feature is the careful weaving of primary-era voices with historical analysis, creating a rich, documentary-style narrative that appeals to history buffs, media historians, and audio-drama enthusiasts alike.
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Recent guests on Breaking Walls include:
1. Alan Shivers
2. Mandel Kramer
3. Dick Beals
4. Norman Corwin
5. Mel Blanc
6. Dennis Day
7. Gale Gordon
8. Phil Harris
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