JoyProject podcast: The Joy of Old Time Radio Shows With Zachary Lennon-Simon
Travel back in time with JoyProject as we delve into the world of Old Time Radio Shows, a form of entertainment from the 1920s to the 1960s that had families and friends gathered around the radio to tune into their favorite mysteries, drama, and comedies. Zachary Lennon-Simon, a comedian and storyteller in Brooklyn, New York, is our guide through this delightful and light-hearted audio-forward history for the latest episode of the JoyProject podcast—The Joy of Old Time Radio Shows.
At the end of the podcast, I share something that brought me joy this week related to the episode. I found a bunch of free online resources where you can tune into all kinds of old time radio shows with just a few taps on your computer or phone. I also share my two favorite apps where you can access thousands of free audiobooks through your local public library.
Topics discussed in this episode:
– How Zach discovered old time radio shows as a kid and rediscovered them after college
– Zach’s favorite shows and where to find them today
– The differences between old time radio shows, audiobooks, and narrative podcasts, and some good ones to check out
– The importance of sound design in old time radio
– Stars who made old time radio popular
Links to resources:
– Zach on Instagram — @lennonhyphensimon
– Zach on Twitter — @zachlennonsimon
– Zach’s short film, frantic delicate summer — https://vimeo.com/63383000
– Christa on Twitter — @christanyc
– Christa on Instagram — @christarosenyc
– Christa’s website — ChristaAvampato.com
– Old Time Radio Archive — https://www.youtube.com/c/OldTimeRadioArchive
– Old Time Radio Shows — https://www.youtube.com/c/OldTimeRadioShowsOnline
– MakeUsOf article — https://www.makeuseof.com/listen-old-time-radio-shows-online/
– Internet Archive — https://archive.org
– Relic Radio — https://www.relicradio.com/otr/
– RockIt Radio — https://rokitradio.com/
– Internet Radio — https://www.internet-radio.com/search/?radio=old+time+radio
– Pumpkin FM — https://pumpkinfm.com/
– RUSC — https://www.rusc.com/
– Libby App for free audiobooks — https://libbyapp.com/
– Cloud Library for free audiobooks — https://www.yourcloudlibrary.com/
A little bit about Zach:
Zach Lennon-Simon is a filmmaker and storyteller who was born & raised in Brooklyn, NY. He has told stories for many different shows such as Kvetching & Kvelling, Everything is Bad, Beaver Helmet, and The Teacher’s Lounge. In his spare time, he tries his best to sing both parts of Judy & Babs’ “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again” medley.