The K-Rob Collection

May 06 2024 3
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Welcome to amazing conversation and information from Hall of Fame broadcaster and journalist Ken Robinson in this series of classic entertainment programs and recent interview and music shows. The collection also contains Audio Antiques, historic performances and events from the golden age of radio, with special attention given to the contributions of African-Americans, who were largely excluded from the broadcasting industry. However, a few determined individuals were able to break through barriers and make their voices heard. For details visit www.krobcollection.com

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Audio Antiques - The Legacy of Lead Belly

May 06 2024 89 mins  
This podcast is about Huddie William Ledbetter. Better known by his stage name Lead Belly, was one of the most celebrated folk and blues singers of his time. His most popular songs "Goodnight, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", became American classics. Lead Belly was celebrated for his songwriting skills, strong vocals, and virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar. He's a

Audio Antiques - Charles Lindbergh Celebration

May 04 2024 60 mins  
At the age of 25 in 1927, Charles Lindbergh became an international hero when he made the first non-stop solo flight from New York to Paris. Even though British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown made the first ever non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919. Never-the-less, the solo flight by the former airmail pilot was viewed as a tremendous breakthrough for aviation. A huge

Ken Robinson Podcast - Kindness, Fireworks, and Bed Bugs

May 02 2024 29 mins  
Ken interviews a man who travels coast-to-coast preaching the Gospel of Kindness. Also a look at the dangers of fireworks, and the threat of bed bugs.  For more visit http://krobcollection.com

Ken Robinson Podcast - Immigrants, Refugees & LGBT Rights

May 02 2024 45 mins  
A look at marginalized people in our society. Ken interviews Don Bryant of the Immigrant Support Network, immigrant and author Dulcelina Moore, and LGBT activist Phyllis Harris.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Audio Antiques - A Mutual Tribute

Apr 29 2024 175 mins  
In this podcast, we pay tribute to the Mutual Broadcasting System. It was the fourth nationwide radio network to be established in the United States, after CBS, NBC, and the NBC Blue Network which later became ABC. Mutual was established in 1934 as a cooperative between WOR New York, WGN Chicago, WLW Cincinnati, and WXYZ in Detroit. The network was retired in 1999 after numerous ow

Audio Antiques - Americans All, Immigrants All

Apr 27 2024 94 mins  
During the great depression of the 1930's, CBS Radio cooperated with the federal government to create the series Americans All, Immigrants All, to combat the rising tide of racism, and anti-antisemitism sweeping the nation at the time. Americans All highlighted the many hardships minorities suffered, and the numerous contributions they had made to society. It provided a counter bal

Ken Robinson Podcast - Cyril Wecht Medical Examiner & Police Suicides

Apr 25 2024 44 mins  
Ken interviews renowned forensic pathologist and author Dr Cyril Wecht, about sloppy crime scene investigations, including the JFK Assassination the O.J. Simpson case, the Sam Sheppard murder, and others.  Plus, more police officers are dying from suicides than from attacks and incidents involving suspects.  Clifford Kime has organized a special unit to assist cops confro

Audio Antiques - Black Baseball Milestones

Apr 22 2024 161 mins  
In April 1947, modern day baseball changed forever. That's when Jackie Robinson played his first major league game as a Brooklyn Dodger. After that day, there were a string of African-American firsts in baseball.  Four months later, Dan Bankhead of the Dodgers became the first black pitcher to play in a major league game. In 1948, Roy Campanella became the first black catcher.

Audio Antiques - Louis Armstrong: King of Jazz

Apr 20 2024 95 mins  
On this podcast, we honor the great Louis Armstrong, one of the most influential figures in jazz. Also called, "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", the African-American trumpeter and vocalist had a career that spanned five decades, starting in the early 20th century. In the 1920s, he was a driving force behind the Harlem Renaissance. In the 1930s Armstrong

Ken Robinson Podcast - America's Suicide Crisis

Apr 18 2024 44 mins  
Tracy Plouck of Ohio University says their study shows that suicide is now a major public health threat. Michelle Star attempted suicide but now helps people deal with stressful conditions that could lead to tragedy.  More at http://krobcollection.com