When Radio Ruled

A look at Old Time Radio and the world around it. A chronological look at the original mass media.

When Radio Ruled is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  When Radio Ruled

  When Radio Ruled #165 – SoundScape 1940 #2 January 7-9, 1940

  Aug 24, 2026—

  January 7 – January 9, 1940 This episode delivers some serious propaganda from Father Coughlin, some serious acting from Jack Benny, some serious forgiveness from Spencer Tracy and some serious entertainment from the theater of the mind! Hop into your time machine join the rest of us back in January 1940 for some listening pleasure! … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #165 – SoundScape 1940 #2 January 7-9, 1940

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  When Radio Ruled

  When Radio Ruled #164 – SoundScape 1940 part 1 January 2-7, 1940

  Aug 17, 2026—

  Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. January 02 – January 7, 1940 This episode features lots and lots of great music, mostly the legendary Glen Miller but we also get to hear from Gene Autry, Connee Boswell, as well as an unlikely Duet featuring Wallace Beery and Charlie McCarthy. … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #164 – SoundScape 1940 part 1 January 2-7, 1940

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  When Radio Ruled #163 – The Great Crossover 1940 Orson Welles & Jack Benny

  Jul 30, 2026—

  Ask anybody you know to name old time radio stars.  Jack Benny and Orson Welles will lead the list. Their names are still well known when time has brought obscurity to other old time radio stars. More than just radio actors, Jack and Orson defined the art form and set standards of quality that everybody … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #163 – The Great Crossover 1940 Orson Welles & Jack Benny

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  When Radio Ruled #162 SoundScape 1939 part 31 – December 24-31, 1939

  Jul 15, 2026—

  Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. December 24 – December 31, 1939 The Holiday Season 1939, Christmas Eve to New Years Eve. A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today’s SoundScape: When Ma knits She’s Nuts! Some Day you’ll … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #162 SoundScape 1939 part 31 – December 24-31, 1939

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  When Radio Ruled #161 – Swinging the 1930s

  Jun 23, 2026—

  The very best Swing Bands at peak of their skill and Creativity playing live for our entertainment. Innovative use of instruments and musical arrangement that extend the boundaries of musical theory. Structured arrangements that made room for improvisation. The very best musicians in America playing the best they ever played. Featuring: Paul Whiteman Louis Armstrong … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #161 – Swinging the 1930s

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