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Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show: 1920s and 1930s 78 RPM Records

Jack Norton
1920s Music
Ruth Wallis
Christmas Music
78 RPM Records
Josh White
1920s
Old-Time Radio
Country Music
1930s
Jimmie Rodgers
Cliff Edwards
Russ Columbo
Old-Time Music
Jack Norton Music
Music History
Jack Norton
Jazz
Jug Band
Boogie Blues
John Henry

Travel back to the 1920s and 1930s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary so... more

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Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vinta... more

Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vinta... more

Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vinta... more

Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vinta... more

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Episode: Guitar Rags, Crazy Tooters, and Christmas Blues!
Amelia Earhart
Aviator guest featured in a welcome intro
Episode: Jamaican Mento, Flying Saucers, and Yodeling Bananas

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Jack Norton
Host of Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show; music curator with a warm, approachable persona.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • I love all types of music

    I’m a 1990s kid, but I love intermittently listening to 1920, 1930s and 1940s tunes and this is right up my alley! The host does a good job too chiming in and has a positive outlook on things which is nice and refreshing, and wasn’t overbearing. Keep up the good work and spreading these old tunes out there, thanks!

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    The Sums?
    United States5 months ago
  • Fun

    This is a really cool podcast, very clever!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JAM 1972
    United States9 months ago

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Hokum Blues, Rambling Songs, and Fuzzy Wuzzy Melodies!
Q: Dear Jack, genius of the airwaves. I like that. This is Norman, forty-two years Federley. My old wife Bess and I have been married so long, we used to finish each other's sentences. Now neither one of us bothers to finish them anymore.
The host suggests rekindling romance with practical, lighthearted steps like picking up a ukulele and learning a few chords, then performing a song to bring back warmth and attention in the marriage.
Honky Tonks, Lazy Bums, and Hick Jazz!
Q: What is this listener advice segment about, and how does the host respond?
The host reads a letter from Percy Pennywhistle asking for help and then responds through song, offering a musical, lighthearted solution and a tune linked to the message.
Irish Blues, Shake Dances, and Leprechaun Jams!
Q: What inspired you to feature an Irish-themed set and a leprechaun joke on this episode?
The mix of Irish tunes and playful folklore fits the nostalgic, affectionate mood of the show and gives listeners a cohesive, entertaining theme that ties the music to lighthearted storytelling.
Blue Blowers, Pied Pipers and Hot Shots!
Q: Dear Jack, what can I do when my wife has replaced everything in the kitchen with celery, carrots and wheatgrass?
Jack riffs about the diet situation, relates to the listener's predicament, and proposes listening to a funny record by the Hoosier Hot Shots as a way to navigate life's small miseries, ending with a lighthearted, empathetic note about shared experiences.
Crazy Birds, Heebie Jeebie Blues, Runaway Rags!
Q: What does Jack suggest Dottie do about the ukulele situation in Misery Holler?
He suggests embracing the ukulele, going to a Five and Dime to buy one, and learning to play so she can channel the frustration into music instead of letting it drive her crazy.

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A warm, host-led journey through 1920s–1940s records, guided by a charismatic vintage-music aficionado who blends curated turntable selections with personal stories, listener mail, and playful banter. Episodes span hokum, ragtime, early jazz, hillbilly, and blues, often spotlighting female and Black artists while weaving in travel, culture, and nostalgia. The show emits a cozy, community-driven vibe and promotes a retro music-loving lifestyle through a dedicated website and audience interaction, making it appealing to vinyl collectors and history buffs alike.

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