This Airchecks focuses on radio shows from old time radio to current shows written as plays or when a radio show was recorded. A showcase of radio programming that may have been lost over the decades if it hadn’t been recorded and preserved for future generations. In the radio and television industry, recordings of radio shows were fairly common anywhere from transcription discs for later replay or to make sure a commercial has been played on the air for the salesman to show their client. And sometimes it’s not just audio theatre, it can be music as well. Some items previously aired and some items that were never aired, but recorded. Airchecks is a three hour program that is uploaded into a podcast on Saturdays.
The host reflects on their radio broadcasting career from 1985-2003, discussing the transition to Purdy Spit Radio after Classic Radio's format change.
22 Apr 2025
Episode 121, April 26, 2025 - June 1st Hiatus Announcement / Jean Shepherd Marathon, Final Part
Just a little bit of a housekeeping note. This will be the last episode of Airchecks until we are back on June 1, 2025 as we need to make some adjustments to the new radio station, Purdy Spit Radio at purdy spit dot o r g.
In this episode:
From December 30, 1964, New Year's dates are something special. What will happen in the year 2000 when a new century starts? Memories of "The Star and Garter. " Army story: New Year's Eve in Kansas City. Great descriptions and imagery!
From January 13, 1965, A Banco prize: an incense burner in the shape of Buddha. A suggestion for a course in "Remedial Shepherd" for those who only tuned in after 1961. The Disease of the Month. Grandpa Henry and "The Eight Hour Chaw" (good story telling)! Part of the opening theme has been deleted.
From February 8, 1965, Are animals capable of love. . . of courage? Chameleons. "Sweeten your personality. " Learning to laugh.
From February 26, 1965, Music to go over the cliff by, free horse manure. Pulling a "roscoe. " Covington Kentucky: a robbery at the diner. The opening theme music is upcut.
16 Apr 2025
Episode 120, April 19, 2025 - Jean Shepherd Show Marathon, Part 14
In this episode of the Jean Shepherd Show Marathon, we will hear:
From September 15, 1964, A remote broadcast from the Disney exhibit and the I. B. M. "People Wall" at the New York's World's Fair.
From October 16, 1964, Remembering Al Pearce as a poor salesman. Selling seeds is not an easy task. Why painters drink too much. Parts of the opening and closing themes have been deleted.
From November 7, 1964, The program originates from "The Limelight, " New York City. Shepherd tells about his last two weeks touring with The Beatles in Scotland. A meeting with a countess. A visit to "The Whoopee Club. " Ping Pong in New York City: an army story.
From December 15, 1964, "There is something afoot! " Shep says that "according to a mjor New York City newspaper, " there is a super-race that operate flying saucers and live at the North Pole.
From December 26, 1964, The program originates from "The Limelight, " New York City. Playing "Turnpike Tag. " A B. B. gun story (see cat. #79751 for another B. B. gun story told from "The Limeight"). Calling home at Christmas. Dentist's waiting rooms: great Shepherd!
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