We start the new year with two news features (1) the top 4 countdown and (2) spotlight artist. Also a Navy veteran from World War II and an interview with a special lady who just turned 101. Plus an update about Broadway on Show Tunes Spotlight, headlines from 50 years ago, celebrity milestone birthdays in January, and Del’s Datebook looks at winter weather.  https://media.blubrry.com/thegreatestmemories/p/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i7h22k/TGMpodcast0121.mp3

Georgia’s World War II Military Trail…Show Tunes Spotlight looks at a musical that was built around one show-stopping song…Del Ward shares some of her favorite Christmas memories…Veterans Day visits with some of Middle Georgia’s heroes…December news flashbacks from 65 years ago. All of this plus our December closing tradition, all on The Greatest Memories podcast. https://media.blubrry.com/thegreatestmemories/p/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yfg537/Podcast1220.mp3

100 years ago this month a new technology called radio began, just in time for the presidential election returns between Warren G. Harding and James M. Cox. The Greatest Memories salutes this centennial anniversary with some early radio highlights, Show Tunes Spotlight, a military veteran who honed his radio skills in the U.S. Air Force, and Del Ward’s groundbreaking career in the radio industry. https://media.blubrry.com/thegreatestmemories/p/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fkdnqe/Podcast1120.mp3

This month we begin our 8th season of The Greatest Memories podcast. We have a very personal Veteran’s story, a salute to The Andy Griffith Show on its 60th anniversary, Show Tunes Spotlight, Del’s Datebook and musical memories from the Drifters, Jo Stafford, Four Tops, Buddy Holly and more. https://media.blubrry.com/thegreatestmemories/p/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/krrrh7/Podcast1020.mp3

We have a definite train theme running through this month’s podcast. You can learn about the National Railroad Museum and a musical with a train theme on Show Tunes Spotlight. And Del Ward shares her memories of the Nancy Hanks and other trains. Train songs by Elvis, Peggy Lee and Gladys Knight & the Pips. Plus headlines from 50 Septembers ago, and a Navy veteran who was touched by Pearl Harbor though he served after that “Day of Infamy.” https://media.blubrry.com/thegreatestmemories/p/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p5h7tm/Podcast0920.mp3