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- 132 - The Greatest Memories – December 2022
A World War II Veteran’s story of giving back…Your Memories of Christmas presents…John Jones answers the question “Who Is Tim Minchin?” on Show Tunes Spotlight…Middle GA Honor Flight completes Mission #12…and our December tradition continues. We wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to entertaining you in 2023 !
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 59min - 131 - The Greatest Memories – November 2022
A 95-year old World War II veteran’s story of survival…John Jones salutes songwriter Jule Steyn on Show Tunes Spotlight…an old school building gets new life in Monticello, Georgia…residents of The Cottages of Monroe tell us what they’re most thankful for…plus music trivia, news headlines from 60 Novembers ago and more.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 - 59min - 130 - The Greatest Memories – August 2022
This month Jeff Battcher talks about the RBI program (Reviving Baseball in Innercities), and LTC (Ret) Marilla Cushman explains the mission of the Military Women’s Memorial. John Jones has one of the biggest acting and vocal challenges in musical theatre on “Show Tunes Spotlight.” Ben has some radio memories from 1972, plus celebrity milestone senior birthdays, news headlines from August 1967, spotlight artist and more.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 - 59min - 126 - The Greatest Memories – October 2022
A new novel by John Pruitt…Broadway says goodbye to its longest-running show on Show Tunes Spotlight….Mercer on Mission honors veterans of the Korean War, at home and abroad….your memories of Halloween….music trivia, spotlight artist, milestone birthdays and more.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 - 59min - 125 - The Greatest Memories – September 2022
Remembering Macon, Georgia’s only Medal of Honor recipient…Piano Days, a new novel by author Don Reid…John Jones compares New York’s Broadway and London’s West End on Show Tunes Spotlight…Your memories of school days…News Headlines from 45 Septembers ago…plus music trivia and more.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 59min - 123 - The Greatest Memories – July 2022
A conversation with 3 centenarians…Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration…one of Broadway’s biggest flops on Show Tunes Spotlight…news headlines from 60 Julys ago…Music Trivia Challenge, Milestone Birthdays, Spotlight Artist and more.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 - 59min - 120 - The Greatest Memories – April 2022
Elvis Presley's first visit to Macon 50 years ago...Joy Johnson, RN talks about her career and upcoming retirement...Ever wanted to audition for Broadway? John Jones explains the process on Show Tunes Spotlight...A Long March film and its mission of restoring benefits to Filipino-American veterans. All of this plus our Music Trivia Challenge and more.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 - 119 - The Greatest Memories – March 2022
A salute to March-Music In Our Schools Month...the first African-American pilot and commander of the Navy Blue Angels...seniors share their memories from Girl Scout days...John Jones tells you about the understudies, standbys and swings of Broadway on Show Tunes Spotlight...plus celebrity senior milestone birthdays, spotlight artist, music trivia challenge and more.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 - 118 - The Greatest Memories – February 2022
The oldest continuously family owned and operated florist in the U.S. ...Broadway Musical Trivia for the 80th episode of Show Tunes Spotlight with John Jones...a married couple who are both military veterans...The Day The Music Died....Celebrity Milestone Birthdays...Spotlight Artist and News Headlines from 50 years ago. Thanks for listening to The Greatest Memories podcast!
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 - 59min - 117 - The Greatest Memories – January 2022
Happy New Year! We begin 2022 with a couple of new features - Your Memories and More, and our Music Trivia Challenge. We talk with a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps...Show Tunes Spotlight looks at the musical Dear Evan Hansen...a new book that takes Macon, Georgia's music history back to the city's beginning...News Headlines from 65 Januarys ago...and much more.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 - 59min - 116 - The Greatest Memories – December 2021
The Swing Dolls keep the music of the Andrews Sisters alive...a Pearl Harbor hero's story on the 80th anniversary of "a date which will live in infamy"...the first musical to re-open Broadway on Show Tunes Spotlight...a timely tune from this month's Spotlight Artist...news headlines from 65 years ago...and we continue our December tradition for the holiday season. Merry Christmas from The Greatest Memories podcast!
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 - 115 - The Greatest Memories -November 2021
A special story for the 100th birthday of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier....The Spongebob Musical on Show Tunes Spotlight...our Spotlight Artist is the greatest girl group ever...a World War II Navy veteran who served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters...a timely Top 4 Countdown...News Headlines from 60 Novembers ago. Thanks for listening to The Greatest Memories podcast.
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 - 114 - The Greatest Memories – October 2021
Author Don Reid talks about his latest book Life Lessons....John Jones looks at Come From Away as Broadway returns...How does DAV help our veterans...a timely top 4 countdown...celebrity milestone birthdays...and events in the news from 70 Octobers ago. This month The Greatest Memories podcast begins its 9th season. Thanks for listening and subscribing!
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 - 59min - 113 - The Greatest Memories – September 2021
This month we speak with a Navy veteran who had a special job during the Cold War...John Jones makes a case for Stephen Sondheim as the greatest living musical theater composer on Show Tunes Spotlight...on the 85th anniversary of Buddy Holly's birth we visit the Buddy Holly Center in his hometown...plus a very special local Spotlight Artist...headlines from 55 Septembers ago and more!
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 - 112 - The Greatest Memories – August 2021
The Honor Flights will be in the air again later this month....Show Tunes Spotlight shines on the musical Six...A timely video project called American September...and Del Ward takes you to a family reunion
(Note: Del Ward has been a contributor to The Greatest Memories for each of the past 18 months. This segment was recorded shortly before Del passed away on July 28. We are using this segment with the permission of Del's family.)
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 - 59min - 111 - The Greatest Memories – July 2021
Wreaths Across America and Giving in July.... Show Tunes Spotlight falls on a musical that won 10 Tony Awards including the "big 6".... Lighthouses of the Georgia Coast from author William Rawlings... and Del Ward has more suggestions for summer reading. All of this plus a timely top 4 countdown, celebrity milestone birthdays, news headlines from 45 July's ago and much more.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 - 59min - 110 - The Greatest Memories – June 2021Tue, 01 Jun 2021 - 59min
- 109 - The Greatest Memories – May 2021
The birthplace of Mother's Day...the first American pilot killed in World War II...a 4-time Tony Award® winner that could surprise you on Show Tunes Spotlight....Del's Datebook has southern fried chicken on the menu....headlines from May, 60 years ago...plus stories behind the songs, a timely top 4 countdown and a story-telling Spotlight Artist. Thanks for listening to The Greatest Memories podcast.
Sat, 01 May 2021 - 59min - 108 - The Greatest Memories – April 2021
Shakespeare in musicals…Capricorn producer Paul Hornsby talks about his new book…Del Ward’s thoughts about National Volunteer Month…2 veterans who volunteer at the perfect place for them…headlines from 45 Aprils ago…plus a top 4 countdown, Spotlight artist and stories behind the songs. All of this and more on The Greatest Memories. Thanks for listening!
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 - 59min - 107 - The Greatest Memories – March 2021
Magician Mike Fuller...Vietnam Vet Gordon Winkles...a Broadway update on Show Tunes Spotlight...Welcome spring and a special state park on Del's Datebook...a Beach Boy turns 80...the first rock 'n roll record. All of this plus a top 4 countdown, spotlight artist, headlines from March 1951, stories behind the songs and more. Thanks for listening to The Greatest Memories - episode #90 !
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 - 59min - 106 - The Greatest Memories – July 2017
A touching veteran’s story from a former POW…Solutions for Seniors explains Assisted Living…an organization that provides care packages and guitars to deployed troops…Show Tune Spotlight has a baseball theme. And great musical memories by Marty Robbins, Bing Crosby, James Taylor, Smokey Robinson and more!
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Sat, 01 Jul 2017 - 59min - 105 - Greatest Memories – June 2016
Tony Bennett’s first appearance at Carnegie Hall…an archive interview with Ray Stevens…Show Tunes Spotlight falls on “Hello, Dolly!”…the only Japanese language record to reach #1 in the U.S. And we continue our series of stories from our military heroes. Thanks for listening and sharing The Greatest Memories!
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This is the month of love and Del Ward has some thoughts on that subject, and we have the story of Sweethearts candies that are always popular this time of year. Plus Show Tunes Spotlight with John Jones, a first-hand story from a World War II fighter pilot, celebrity milestone birthdays, Top 4 Countdown, Spotlight Artist and more. Please subscribe on this page so that you never miss an episode of The Greatest Memories!
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 59min - 103 - The Greatest Memories – January 2021
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.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 - 59min - 102 - The Greatest Memories – December 2020
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.
Tue, 01 Dec 2020 - 101 - The Greatest Memories – November 2020
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.
Sun, 01 Nov 2020 - 100 - The Greatest Memories – October 2020
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.Thu, 01 Oct 2020 - 59min - 99 - The Greatest Memories – September 2020
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.”
Tue, 01 Sep 2020 - 59min - 98 - The Greatest Memories – August 2020
Don Reid of the Statler Brothers talks about his new book...Help veterans and get your own combat boots through Boot Campaign.org...Show Tunes Spotlight looks at Merrily We Roll Along...Del Ward shares memories of back-to-school...Headlines from 70 Augusts ago...stories behind the songs from Dean Martin, Troggs, Beach Boys and Temptations.
Sat, 01 Aug 2020 - 59min - 97 - The Greatest Memories – July 2020
Our veterans segment this month has an Air Force love story...the 2nd Atlanta International Pop Festival, AKA the Byron Pop Festival, is 50 years old...Show Tunes Spotlight has a song with an interesting history...Del Ward talks about summer vacations...and stories behind the songs from the Essex, Tommy Dorsey, Everly Brothers and more.
Wed, 01 Jul 2020 - 59min - 96 - The Greatest Memories – June 2020
This month The Greatest Memories pays tribute to Little Richard...Show Tunes Spotlight with John Jones looks at historic Broadway shutdowns...Del Ward shares memories of summertime...and an Air Force pilot during Vietnam. Plus great musical memories from Neil Diamond, Nat King Cole, Hank Williams and The Beatles.
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 - 59min - 95 - The Greatest Memories – May 2020
An interview with Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & the Raiders...The Library of Congress Veterans History Project...Who was the youngest actor to win a Tony Award?...Del Ward looks at books...And great musical memories from the Shirelles, Elvis Presley, Peggy Lee and Stevie Wonder.
Fri, 01 May 2020 - 59min - 94 - The Fox Den – what we’d be saying about COVID-19
For just over two years, five radio veterans brought local, personality radio back to Middle Georgia listeners on The Fox Classic Hits Network. The audience came to rely on Ben, Gail, Jim, Kim and MaryTherese, for great music and lots of useful local information. They came to rely on us during times of weather emergencies. And though we never faced anything like COVID-19, these five friends got back together, through social distancing, to talk about how we might be helping the listeners cope today.
Sat, 25 Apr 2020 - 22min - 93 - Kindness During COVID-10
On this special edition of The Greatest Memories, we spotlight our exclusive sponsors - The Cottages on Wesleyan, The Gables at Wolf Creek, The Cottages of Monroe and The Cottages at Woodland Terrace. Joy, Taryll, Nancy, Claudia and Margie will talk about some of the fun and creative things their residents, their staffs and outside community groups are doing to cope with the times we're in due to COVID-19.
Thu, 23 Apr 2020 - 23min - 92 - Miller-Lanier Class of 1970 – 50th Anniversary Podcast
Not only was this class the last one under these historic names, but we also had several other firsts and lasts that made this class so special. Hear some of your classmates sharing their special memories. The podcast also includes excerpts from interviews with Major David Carter, Bob Barnette, Isaac Jackson's son and the widows of our two principals. Enjoy this special 50th anniversary podcast, and GO POETS!
Fri, 13 Mar 2020 - 29min - 91 - Greatest Memories – February 2016
A love story from a couple who served our country…an interview with the producer of “In The Mood Live”…Show Tunes spotlight on a very early musical…Solutions for Seniors answers questions about Social Security…plus great songs from Dinah Shore, Merle Haggard, Natalie Cole, The Monkees and more.
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Later this year America will celebrate its 240th birthday, and this month we begin a year-long series of personal stories from our veterans. Our Show Tunes Spotlight salutes “Annie Get Your Gun” on its 70th anniversary, and on Solutions for Seniors we’ll have some tips on knowing when it’s the right time to give up the car keys. And musical memories from Kitty Kalen, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Fats Domino, Dolly Parton and more.
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Fri, 01 Jan 2016 - 59min - 89 - Greatest Memories – December 2015
This month is all about Christmas and the holiday season. Kids Yule Love celebrates 30 seasons…”Mame” introduces us to a holiday standard…Special holiday messages from our sponsors…and great songs of the season from Ray Charles, Brenda Lee, Elvis, Frank Sinatra and more.
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Tue, 01 Dec 2015 - 59min - 88 - Greatest Memories – November 2015
The world’s oldest female pro body builder…avoiding holiday season scams…show tunes spotlight on “The Music Man”…the biggest bargain in rock ‘n roll history…new releases from Sinatra and The Beatles…and musical memories from Johnny Rivers, Nat King Cole, The Beach Boys, Jimmy Dean and more.
Click on the player button below to listen:Sun, 01 Nov 2015 - 59min - 87 - Greatest Memories – October 2015
Fire prevention tips for seniors…55 years of Andy…a new Sinatra book and Nat King Cole box set…a Broadway musical that produced four hit songs…and great music by Buddy Holly, Stevie Wonder, Margaret Whiting and more.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2015 - 59min - 86 - Greatest Memories – September 2015
Special memories from retired educators…the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s…Happy Birthday to the U.S. Air Force…a big month for TV debuts in 1955…a record for “West Side Story” that may never be broken…and great songs you’ll remember by Johnny Mathis, Fifth Dimension, Patsy Cline, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Wilson and others!
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Tue, 01 Sep 2015 - 59min - 85 - The Greatest Memories - August 2015
Reverse Mortgages explained on Solutions for Seniors…Special memories of summertime….new releases from Simon & Garfunkle…My Fair Lady in the classic musicals segment…and other great songs from Paul Anka, Patsy Cline, Tony Bennett, Andrews Sisters, Louis Armstrong and more.
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Sat, 01 Aug 2015 - 59min - 84 - Greatest Memories – July 2015
This month we begin a new feature and salute one of the great Broadway musicals. “Solutions for Seniors” connects seniors and pets. Georgia peaches are in-season and we talk with a fourth generation peach farmer. And we play great songs by the Beach Boys, Bobby Darin, the Monkees, Glenn Miller and more.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2015 - 59min - 83 - Greatest Memories – June 2015
A 75 year old Disney song…the biggest album for Ray Charles…Solutions for Seniors has some tips for better hearing…what’s so great about being a “senior” Plus musical memories from Jerry Vale, Chuck Berry, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Elvis and more!
Click on the player button below to listen:Mon, 01 Jun 2015 - 59min - 82 - Greatest Memories – May 2015
The predecessor to “Sing Along With Mitch…the first Grammy® awards…Older Americans Month…advice from nonagenarians…a swimming teacher begins her 45th year and musical memories from Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Beach Boys, Carpenters, Dolly Parton and more.
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Remembering Hootenanny, Your Hit Parade and Billie Holiday. An age-friendly update from AARP…a special mission in Vietnam…and great songs by Bobby Vinton, Dinah Shore, Johnny Mercer, The Beatles, Loretta Lynn and Elvis.
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Wed, 01 Apr 2015 - 59min - 80 - Greatest Memories – March 2015
An honor for Dionne Warwick…an interesting follow-up on the Oscars…advance directives explained. Plus great music from Elvis, Harry James, The Supremes, John Denver, Frank Sinatra and more.
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Sun, 01 Mar 2015 - 59min - 79 - Greatest Memories – February 2015
Rare voices for President’s Day…a Valentine’s Day love story…your solution might be an elder care advocate. Plus great music from Dion, Red Foley, The Platters, Patsy Cline, Tom Jones and more.
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Sun, 01 Feb 2015 - 59min - 78 - Greatest Memories – January 2015
The GrThe ultimate Elvis fan on his 80th birthday celebration…”Assisted Living” explained…New Year’s resolutions from random travelers. And great music to start 2015 from Frank Sinatra, B.J. Thomas, The Andrews Sisters, Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, Patti Page, The Temptations and more.
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Thu, 01 Jan 2015 - 59min - 77 - Greatest Memories – December 2014
An interview with two original Beach Boys…end of the year tax tips…special memories of the holiday season. There are songs of the season from Frank Sinatra, Brenda Lee, Elvis and Bing Crosby. Plus other musical memories from Patsy Cline, Fats Domino, Barry Manilow, Eddy Arnold and more.
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Mon, 01 Dec 2014 - 59min - 76 - Greatest Memories – November 2014
Veteran’s Day thoughts from an Air Force community… different ways to cook your Thanksgiving turkey… and a visit from a former first lady. This month’s program also has some great musical memories from The Everly Brothers, Rosemary Clooney, Artie Shaw, Conway Twitty, the 5th Dimension and more!
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Sat, 01 Nov 2014 - 59min - 75 - Greatest Memories – October 2014
Pumpkins, tailgate parties and flu shots on this month’s program. And some great music from Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson, The Platters, Julie Andrews, Fats Domino and more. And this month The Greatest Memories begins its second year. Thanks for listening and sharing!
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Wed, 01 Oct 2014 - 59min - 74 - Greatest Memories – September 2014
A “back-to-school” theme this month in our interview segment, Solutions for Seniors, your memories and in songs by Chuck Berry and Bobby Rydell. A classic song that appeared in no less than 8 movies, a song that was number one twice for the same artist and “Tony the Tiger” sings.
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Mon, 01 Sep 2014 - 59min - 73 - Greatest Memories- August 2014
A lady who published her first book at age 85…your last chance to hear summertime memories…Solutions for Seniors has instructions on how to list a loved one on the national World War II registry…one of radio’s most popular “soaps”…and some great musical memories from Patsy Cline, Paul Anka, Harry James, The Supremes and more!
Click on the player button below to listen:Fri, 01 Aug 2014 - 59min - 72 - Greatest Memories – July 2014
A Memphis truck driver quits his day job…the last #1 song on two Billboard charts…summer replacement shows on radio and TV. Great music from The Beach Boys, Neil Diamond, Glenn Miller and Dolly Parton. We’ll share some more of your summertime memories and visit with “Uncle Sam.” And Solutions for Seniors has some advice on preserving your special memories.
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Tue, 01 Jul 2014 - 59min - 71 - Greatest Memories – June 2014
This month’s memories include the first drive-in movie, a classic radio program and the first “country” record. We play summer songs by Nat King Cole, Pat Boone, Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra. We’ll share some of your memories of summertime and starting a second career at age 92. And Solutions for Seniors has some timely tips for the hot days ahead.
Click on the player button below to listen:Sun, 01 Jun 2014 - 59min - 70 - Greatest Memories – May 2014
Music from Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, Gladys Knight, Marty Robbins, Elvis and more. Some special veterans share their thoughts about Memorial Day. And Solutions for Seniors has some tips on downsizing in the kitchen without sacrificing healthy eating. Thanks for listening and sharing with our growing family of listeners all around the world!
Click on the player button below to listen:Thu, 01 May 2014 - 59min - 69 - Greatest Memories – April 2014
Music by Doris Day, Glen Campbell, Ray Charles and Jim Croce. An Easter classic from Bing Crosby. And Solutions for Seniors has some tips on how to prevent falls. Thanks for listening and helping spread The Greatest Memories all around the world.
Click on the player button below to listen:Tue, 01 Apr 2014 - 59min - 68 - Greatest Memories – March 2014
March Musical Memories include Dick Haymes, John Denver, Dionne Warwick, Ricky Nelson and two of our most requested songs. Personal stories about the golden days of radio and a famous neighbor. And Solutions for Seniors explains the AARP Age-Friendly Community program. Thanks for continuing to support this podcast by listening and sharing.
Click on the player button below to listen:Sat, 01 Mar 2014 - 59min - 67 - Greatest Memories – February 2014
Some great musical memories from Tom Jones, The Platters, Benny Goodman, The Everly Brothers and more. Love stories for Valentine’s Day from our residents. And some thoughts about music as therapy on Solutions for Seniors. Thanks for listening, downloading and sharing The Greatest Memories with your friends and family all around the world!
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January 1st, 2014
HAPPY NEW YEAR ! On our podcast this month there are songs you’ll remember from Artie Shaw, Fats Domino, Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, The McGuire Sisters, Johnny Cash and others. Solutions for Seniors will give you some ideas about the downsizing decisions. And some personal experiences shared by residents of the cottage lifestyle communities. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends and family around the world.
IMPORTANT NOTE: On this podcast, we mention the 75th birthday of Phil Everly. The podcast was produced and published prior to Everly’s death on January 3, 2014. The Greatest Memories joins fans of The Everly Brothers in sending our thoughts and prayers to the family of Phil Everly.
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On this month’s Greatest Memories podcast, we have music from Glenn Miller. Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Nat King Cole and more. Solutions for Seniors has some healthy tips for you, and some of our residents share their memories of the holiday season. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends and family!
Click on the player button below to listen:Sun, 01 Dec 2013 - 59min - 64 - Greatest Memories – November 2013
On this month’s podcast some of our Milledgeville residents share their thoughts about Thanksgiving and Veteran’s Day. Solutions for Seniors has some timely tips as we approach the holiday season. Also news and sports memories and music by Andy Williams, Anne Murray, Bobby Darin, the Carpenters, Patsy Cline and more. Thanks for listening, downloading, bookmarking and sharing The Greatest Memories with your friends and family around the world!
Click on the player button below to listen:Fri, 01 Nov 2013 - 59min - 63 - Greatest Memories – October 2013
Welcome to the first monthly podcast of The Greatest Memories. On this month’s podcast there’s music by Johnny Mathis, Jo Stafford, Frank Sinatra, Hank Williams and more. Also, some memories of Halloween and a timely edition of Solutions for Seniors, plus birthdays and October news and sports memories. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends.
Click on the player button below to listen:Tue, 01 Oct 2013 - 59min - 62 - The Greatest Memories – April 2020
A Navy Veteran of 20 years and 2 wars...Wesleyan Academy for Lifelong Learning...Show Tunes Spotlight falls on Broadway's greatest villains...Del Ward honors National Poetry Month...News Events from 65 Aprils ago...and musical memories from Elvis, Glenn Miller, Kenny Rogers, Beatles and more.
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 - 59min - 61 - The Greatest Memories – March 2020
A veteran who was at Iwo Jima...Beware of tax season, census time and social security scams...Showtunes Spotlight and Del's Datebook both go green this month. And musical memories from Perry Como, Carpenters, Herb Alpert and Hank Ballard.
Sun, 01 Mar 2020 - 59min - 60 - The Greatest Memories - June 2018
This month we take you for a ride on historic SAM Shortline Railroad…we’ll keep you healthy with Ways to Wellness…we won’t teach you to play chess, but we’ll tell you about a musical by that name on Show Tunes Spotlight…and great musical memories from Hank Williams, the Four Tops, Beach Boys, Anne Murray and more.
Click on the player button below to listen:Fri, 01 Jun 2018 - 59min - 59 - The Greatest Memories – August 2019
Some great information for seniors on moving and downsizing from the NASMM…Josh Groban’s first Broadway role on Show Tunes Spotlight…One of radio’s longest running soap operas…50th anniversary of Woodstock…and great songs from The Drifters, Tommy Dorsey, CCR and Willie Nelson.
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 - 59min - 58 - The Greatest Memories – July 2019
Two U2 pilots – 50 years apart…pink slips for the Drifters…you won’t believe who opened for Andy Griffith…a community covered with flags…and cell phones on Broadway. Plus great songs from the Beach Boys, Dion, Frank Sinatra, Smokey Robinson and more.
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 - 59min - 57 - The Greatest Memories – February 2020
Love songs on Broadway…Valentine’s Day memories on Del’s Datebook…A married couple who are both retired Lt. Colonels…America’s oldest drive-in movie theater…and musical memories from Smokey Robinson, James Taylor, Neil Sedaka, Loretta Lynn and more. Thanks for listening to The Greatest Memories.
Sat, 01 Feb 2020 - 59min - 56 - The Greatest Memories – January 2020
A new year and a new feature – Del Ward joins The Greatest Memories…A two-part Veteran’s interview with a group of US Navy Seabees…Show Tunes Spotlight remembers Gertrude Lawrence…and musical memories from Elvis, Rod Stewart, Glenn Miller, Frankie Avalon and more.
Wed, 01 Jan 2020 - 59min - 55 - The Greatest Memories – December 2019
Chuck Wachob has a humorous look at life in the U.S. Air Force…a conversation with Ian S. Port, author of The Birth Of Loud…A tribute to Carol Channing on Show Tunes Spotlight…and great musical memories from Elvis, Carpenters, Ray Charles, Bing Crosby and more. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Greatest Memories.
Sun, 01 Dec 2019 - 59min - 54 - The Greatest Memories – Veteran’s Day 2019
In September, The Greatest Memories accompanied a group of veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam on the Middle Georgia Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. In this special edition podcast we share many of their stories and those of the MGHF staff and others we met on this trip. And Happy Veteran’s Day to all who have served!
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 - 29min - 53 - The Greatest Memories – November 2019
Joel Parks remembers his dad, the late Bert Parks… a conversation withVietnam Veteran Arthur Henry…Showtunes Spotlight falls on How Now Dow Jones…plus musical memories from Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Merle Haggard, Aretha Franklin and more.
Fri, 01 Nov 2019 - 59min - 52 - The Greatest Memories – October 2019
It’s our 6th anniversary podcast which includes a Halloween classic, the Fab Four’s finest, hometown honors for Brenda Lee. Plus the Middle Georgia Honor Flight and the Showtunes Spotlight falls on Barbra Streisand. Thanks for your continued support of The Greatest Memories, as we start on year #7.
Tue, 01 Oct 2019 - 59min - 51 - The Greatest Memories – September 2019
Visiting the Field of Dreams movie site…”The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band…Showtunes Spotlight falls on Brigadoon…the artist with a #1 album in 6 decades may surprise you…3 baseball hall of famers immortalized in song…one hit wonder group named for a TV western….and other great songs by Sinatra, Crosby, Beatles and more.
Sun, 01 Sep 2019 - 59min - 50 - The Greatest Memories – June 2019
A special tribute to Doris Day…a visit with the U.S. Air Force Academy Band…the only Broadway musical to produce 4 top five hits, 50 years ago…news events from 60 Junes ago…and great songs by Beach Boys, Hank Williams, John Denver, Everly Brothers and more.
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 - 59min - 49 - The Greatest Memories – May 2019
The Honor Flight Network…See Rock City…Remembering May 1969…a musical co-written by comedian Steve Martin on Show Tunes Spotlight. Plus musical memories from Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Gene Autry, Stevie Wonder, Elvis and more.Wed, 01 May 2019 - 59min - 48 - The Greatest Memories – April 2019
News events from 45 Aprils ago…Show Tunes Spotlight takes us into the Little Shop of Horrors…an interview with a US Navy photographer who later became a kids show sidekick…and great musical memories from the Young Rascals, Jimmy Dorsey, Elvis, Marvin Gaye and more.
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 - 59min - 47 - The Greatest Memories – March 2019
On podcast #66…a re-imagined Oklahoma opens on Broadway…interviews with two 100 year olds…news events from 65 years ago…Let’s Pretend radio memories…and great songs by Perry Como, The Supremes, Glenn Miller, Patsy Cline and more.Fri, 01 Mar 2019 - 59min - 46 - The Greatest Memories – February 2019
Interviews with Coach Bill Curry and the AmVets organization…Camelot revisited on Show Tunes Spotlight…the 55th anniversary of the British Invasion…and musical memories from Buddy Holly, Bee Gees, Frank Sinatra, McGuire Sisters and more.
Fri, 01 Feb 2019 - 59min - 45 - The Greatest Memories – January 2019
The last of the old time medicine shows…Broadway’s bottom line…Veteran’s Crisis Line… and 13 great songs by Nat King Cole, Ray Stevens, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Wonder and more. Thanks for starting 2019 with The Greatest Memories!
Tue, 01 Jan 2019 - 59min - 44 - The Greatest Memories – December 2018
Remembering Elvis Presley’s Comeback Special…a Rock ‘n Roll song with Biblical lyrics…an incredible string of #1’s for Kenny Rogers…plus a few Songs of the Season by your favorite artists. Interviews with Gen. Don Davis and author Sheryl Towers. And on Show Tunes Spotlight you’ll learn the differences between Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Greatest Memories.
Sat, 01 Dec 2018 - 59min - 43 - The Greatest Memories – November 2018
Supremes, Four Seasons, Elvis, Nat King Cole and more. Also this month we talk to a Marine veteran who’s writing a book about life in a retirement community, we tell you how to find a Silver Sneakers program near you, and Show Tunes Spotlight will reveal the musical that has earned the most Tony awards.
Thu, 01 Nov 2018 - 59min - 42 - The Greatest Memories – October 2018
This month we celebrate our 5th anniversary with The Greatest Memories! This special show includes great songs from Bobby Darin, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Presley, Simon & Garfunkle and more. Also an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens on Show Tunes Spotlight…News events from 50 years ago…and you have a Date with Del. Thanks for listening as we get the next 5 years started.
Mon, 01 Oct 2018 - 59min - 41 - The Greatest Memories – September 2018
On this month’s program, authors Jill and Fred Sauceman will share a very personal story from their book Chased By The Wolf: A Life With Lupus And The Kidney Transplant That Saved It…John Jones will count down the top 5 Broadway flops on Show Tunes Spotlight…an interview with LTC Bob Koester in our veterans’ segment…and some great musical memories from Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Eddy Arnold, The Supremes and more.
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Sat, 01 Sep 2018 - 59min - 40 - The Greatest Memories – August 2018
On this month’s program we have a special story about an Air Force veteran reunited with the plane he flew during the Vietnam War. Also an interview with the author of National Geographic Kids: Bird Guide of North America. Our Show Tunes Spotlight has a countdown. And there are great musical memories by Nat King Cole, Elvis, Anne Murray, Gary Lewis & the Playboys and others.
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Wed, 01 Aug 2018 - 59min - 39 - The Greatest Memories – July 2018
A U.S. Army veteran turned educator…20 Years In The Secret Service…Two Ways To Wellness tips…Showtunes Spotlight falls on George M. Cohan. All of this plus great musical memories from Dean Martin, Alabama, Neil Diamond, Patsy Cline and more! Thanks for spending an hour with The Greatest Memories.
Sun, 01 Jul 2018 - 59min - 38 - The Greatest Memories – May 2018
A conversation with Georgia author Jaclyn Weldon White…a brand new feature called Ways to Wellness…news headlines and a special song from 60 years ago…Show Tunes Spotlight falls on a controversial song from South Pacific. Plus great musical memories from Andy Williams, Everly Brothers, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and more. Thanks for listening and telling your friends about The Greatest Memories!
Click on the player button below to listen:Tue, 01 May 2018 - 59min - 37 - The Greatest Memories – April 2018
Happy 75th birthday to Robins Air Force Base…Happy and Safe Gardening…Showtunes Spotlight falls on Jesus Christ, Superstar…and great musical memories from Doris Day, Willie Nelson, Gary Puckett, Harry James and more. And for more great memories every day, visit us on Facebook.
Click on the player button below to listen:Mon, 02 Apr 2018 - 59min - 36 - The Greatest Memories – March 2018
It’s tax season and Solutions for Seniors has some tips on watching out for scammers…A Gershwin political satire on Show Tunes Spotlight…Headlines from March, 60 years ago…A college senior who is already a small business owner…and great songs from Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Statler Brothers, Patti Page and more.
Click on the player button below to listen:Thu, 01 Mar 2018 - 59min - 35 - The Greatest Memories – February 2018
A special story of a high school senior who wanted to appropriately honor her grandfather…Show Tunes Spotlight falls on Porgy & Bess…Witness to War preserves the stories of our combat veterans. And great songs by Teresa Brewer, Pat Boone, George Harrison, Elvis Presley and more. Thanks for spending an hour with The Greatest Memories!
Click on the player button below to listen:Thu, 01 Feb 2018 - 59min - 34 - The Greatest Memories – January 2018
Veteran’s segment with a member of the Army Reserve Nurse Corps…Show tunes Spotlight falls on Kiss Me, Kate…a Carpenters tribute act…remembering the headlines from 60 Januarys ago. Plus great musical memories from Glenn Miller, Buddy Holly, Bee Gees, Anne Murray and more. Happy New Year from The Greatest Memories.
Click on the player button below to listen:Mon, 01 Jan 2018 - 59min - 33 - The Greatest Memories – December 2017
We talk with the CEO of Wreaths Across America, Show Tunes Spotlight falls on Here’s Love, a milestone birthday for the architect of rock ‘n roll and Solutions for Seniors says watch out for those year-end tax scammers. Songs of the Season from Andy Williams, Elvis Presley, Glenn Miller, Carpenters and more. Merry Christmas from The Greatest Memories!
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Fri, 01 Dec 2017 - 59min - 32 - The Greatest Memories – November 2017
This month we talk with Desmond Doss, Jr. The 2016 movie Hacksaw Ridge was his father’s story. From the archives we have a phone interview with Johnny Rivers, plus Solutions for Seniors and Stop The World-I Want To Get Off on our Show Tunes Spotlight. And great songs from Fats Domino, Elvis, Beach Boys, Bing Crosby and more.
Click on the player button below to listen:Wed, 01 Nov 2017 - 59min - 31 - The Greatest Memories – October 2017
How does the Family and Medical Leave Act relate to caregivers? What was the original name of the musical Man of La Mancha? Who wrote most of the major hits for the Everly Brothers? We’ll answer all of these questions, and play some great music by Nat King Cole, Simon & Garfunkle, Glenn Miller, Johnny Cash and more!
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Sun, 01 Oct 2017 - 59min - 30 - The Greatest Memories – September 2017
What is “aging-in-place?” That question is answered on Solutions for Seniors. A medal of honor recipient who made the ultimate sacrifice is remembered in our veteran’s segment. Show Tunes Spotlight falls on Anything Goes. An interview with the performers from Face to Face. Plus great musical memories from the Four Seasons, Glen Campbell, Duke Ellington, Temptations and more.
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Fri, 01 Sep 2017 - 59min - 29 - The Greatest Memories – August 2017
An archive interview with the late Lena Horne…a proud Navy veteran…Solutions for Seniors takes you back-to-school…and great musical memories from Elvis, Anne Murray, Willie Nelson, Herman’s Hermits and more! Thanks for listening to The Greatest Memories.
Click on the player button below to listen:Tue, 01 Aug 2017 - 59min - 27 - The Greatest Memories – June 2017
An interview with Betty Lynn, who played Thelma Lou on The Andy Griffith Show…Tips for dealing with the summer sun on Solutions for Seniors… Showtunes spotlight falls on Porgy and Bess…Plus great songs by Dean Martin, The Four Tops, Beach Boys and Hank Williams.
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Thu, 01 Jun 2017 - 59min - 26 - The Greatest Memories – May 2017
The inspiration behind “Red Sails In The Sunset”…a song for graduation time…Show Tunes Spotlight on “Singin’ In The Rain”…Solutions for Seniors has some springtime tips for seniors… a touching story from a Vietnam vet…an archive interview with Count Basie’s vocalist…and great musical memories by Hank Williams, Doris Day, Carpenters, Elvis and more.
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