x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The K-Rob Collection

Welcome to amazing podcasts from Hall of Fame broadcaster and journalist Ken Robinson in this series of classic entertainment/information programs, and recent interview and music shows. The collection also contains Audio Antiques, which is not your usual "cops & comedians" old time radio podcast. Special attention given to the contributions of African-Americans, who were largely excluded from the broadcasting industry. Moreover, historic milestones, news events, and social issues are also

arts performing arts

All Episodes

00:40:33

Audio Antiques - Arthur Lee Simpkins - Forgotten...

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/10/22

Arthur Lee Simpkins was an African-American singer with a unique talent. He was born in South Carolina in 1907, where he became known as the "Black Caruso" in reference to the legendary opera singer Enrico Caruso. In 1936, Simpkins recorded a hit version of "Sing, Sing, Sing" with Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra. That record jump started Simpkins career, allowing him to perform a wide variety of music ranging from classic standards to operatic renditions, and not just

en

01:35:21

Audio Antiques - Boxing Great Sugar Ray Robinson

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/10/19

Walker Smith Jr. was one the greatest boxers of all time. You know him as Sugar Ray Robinson, who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. He started fighting in 1940, using the name of Robinson because he was underage. From 1943 to 1951 Robinson went on a 91-fight winning streak, the third-longest in professional boxing history. Robinson also became the first boxer to win a divisional world championship five times. After his boxing career ended, Robinson became an

en

00:43:11

Black Viewpoint - Assertiveness Training

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/10/17

Ken Robinson interviews Cuyahoga Community College instructor Lee Henn, who reveals how you can become more successful by being more assertive. (1982)More at KrobCollection.com

en

00:33:13

Audio Antiques - The Richard Wright Story

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/10/15

Richard Wright was an African American author who lived from 1908 to 1960. He is best known for his novels, which often dealt with the struggles of black Americans in the early 20th century. Wright grew up in poverty in Mississippi and faced racism and discrimination throughout his life. Despite these challenges, he became a prolific writer. His works include Native Son and Black Boy, are considered classics of American literature. Wright was also a political activist and his writing often reflected

en

02:02:19

Audio Antiques - The Nixon/Frost Interview

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/10/12

In this edition, history comes alive with Richard Nixon being interviewed by British journalist David Frost. This was a major news event, with Nixon emerging from seclusion after spending more than two years away from public life, when he became the first U.S. president to resign from office, due to the Watergate scandal. Nixon granted Frost an exclusive series of interviews, with the premiere episode attracting 45 million viewers, the largest television audience for a political interview in

en

00:13:48

Ken's Corner - Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Berger

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/10/10

Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Berger, Child Sense, Sibling Rivalry.For details visit http://krobcollection.com

en

01:20:10

Audio Antiques - The Education & Care of Black Children

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/10/08

This podcast examines the education and care of black children in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Segregation was the law in most public U.S. schools during this period. White and black students usually went to separate, but supposedly equal quality classrooms, but most often white students had access to better resources and qualified teachers. In contrast, African-American students were frequently taught by under-qualified and underpaid teachers, and their schools were poorly maintained and

en

01:33:11

Audio Antiques - Lillian Randolph: Star of Radio,...

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/10/05

The Great Gildersleeve was a radio situation comedy broadcast from 1941 to 1957. The series was built around the character of Throckmorton Gildersleeve, small town water commissioner and his family. One of the co-stars was Lillian Randolph, an African-American actress and singer. Randolph appeared in hundreds of radio shows, getting her start on WTAM in Cleveland, Ohio. She appeared in many films, and television shows. Randolph's most notable movie appearances was in It's a Wonderful Life

en

01:53:46

Black Viewpoint - Urban Banking

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/10/03

Ken Robinson hosts a show about getting minorities involved in the banking and financial industries. (WJMO-AM Cleveland, 1982)More at http://krobcollection.com

en

01:00:24

Audio Antiques - Jersey Joe Walcott, Heavyweight...

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/10/01

On this edition we take a look at African-American professional boxer Jersey Joe Walcott, who is regarded among the best heavyweights in the world during the 1940s and 1950s, winning the title at the age of 37. Walcott was born in 1914, and was only 15 years old when his father died. He quit school and worked in a soup factory to support his mother and 11 younger brothers and sisters, and then began training as a boxer. His first bout was in 1930. His last fight was in 1953, when he was knocked out

en

01:20:39

Audio Antiques - Radio Soap Operas

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/09/28

Soap Operas were very popular during radio's classic era. Experts say the radio networks made more money from daytime serials than any other broadcast genre, because so many women were homemakers, and enjoyed being entertained while doing boring, tedious, housework. The first soap opera appeared on radio in 1930 and was an instant success. Very quickly, midday programing was filled with mostly soaps, lasting about 15 minutes each, with occasional news breaks. You will hear several soaps

en

00:13:23

Ken's Corner - Original Jeopardy host Art Fleming

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/09/26

First Jeopardy host Art Fleming, Home Health Care, and Phil Donahue. More at KRobCollection.com

en

01:43:59

Audio Antiques - Timmie Rogers, the Jackie Robinson...

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/09/24

Timmie Rogers was an African-American comedian, singer-songwriter, bandleader and actor. Rogers was one of the first Black comedians allowed to directly address a white audience. Before Rogers, African-American comics had to either work in pairs or groups, only conversing with each other, and they had to play a character. Because of this, Rogers was known as the Jackie Robinson of comedy. Rogers was born in Detroit in 1915. At the age of eight, he was earning money by dancing on the street. At the

en

01:49:08

Audio Antiques - Lena Horne, Legendary Actress & Singer

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/09/21

The focus of this edition is the career of Lena Horne, the African-American dancer, actress, singer, and civil rights activist. Her career spanned over 70 years, appearing on film, television, and theater. Born in 1917, Horne became a popular night club singer at the age of 16. She made her first movie appearance in 1935, which lead to many radio performances. Lena Horne is the winner of 4 Grammy awards, one Emmy award and many other accolades. We'll will hear the story of her life in a 1949

en

00:14:12

Ken's Corner - Medical Hypnosis

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/09/19

Ken explores Medical Hypnosis, Cardio Diets, and Perfect Parenting.For details visit http://krobcollection.com

en

01:19:15

Audio Antiques - Harlem Hospitality Club

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/09/17

Radio's classic era was definitely tainted by Jim Crow laws, racial discrimination and bias. That's why this podcast is dedicated to unearthing the rare instances when African-Americans were allowed to share their talents with the world. Black performers were seldom hosts, or guest stars on the commercial networks. African-American shows were very scarce, but there were a few. One was the Harlem Hospitality Club, and was aired by the Mutual Broadcasting System, and the Armed Forces Radio

en

01:05:51

Audio Antiques - Academy Award Winning Actress Bette...

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/09/14

We have two episodes from the Silver Theater, a dramatic anthology series broadcast on CBS Radio and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation from 1937 to 1947. Each week, Silver Theater featured a different movie star in a different drama or comedy. From the year 1938 we're going to hear Broken Prelude parts one and two. They star Bette Davis, who's acting career spanned 50 years on Broadway, in motion pictures and on television. She won two Academy Awards along with ten nominations. Davis was

en

00:26:34

Higher Ground - Black Data Professionals

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/09/12

Ken Robinson interviews African-Americans involved in the tech industry, and their concerns about a developing digital divide during the early days of the computer boom. More at KrobCollection.com

en

01:39:15

Audio Antiques - Hattie McDaniel, Singer, Songwriter,...

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/09/10

Hattie McDaniel was an American actress, singer, and comedian. She was born in 1893 in Wichita, Kansas...and was the youngest of 13 children. Her father Henry had fought in the Civil War. Her mother was a gospel singer, both had been slaves. After graduating from high school McDaniel started working as a songwriter and performer. In the 1920s she began performing on the radio, and embarked on a recording career. In 1927 McDaniel had a hit with One Sorrowing Heart. In 1932 McDaniel made her first

en

00:58:45

Audio Antiques - Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Activist &...

The K-Rob Collection ·

2024/09/07

We're going to learn about Adam Clayton Powell Jr. He was the first African-American to be elected to Congress from New York, as well as the first from any state in the Northeastern U.S. Powell represented the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the House of Representatives from 1945 until 1971. He served as a national spokesman on civil rights and social issues. Powell also urged the U.S. to support emerging nations in Africa and Asia. You will hear the story of his life in a 1949 episode

en

341 results

Similar Podcasts

Podcast Patapoe

0d0a

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power

Mia Z. Edwards

九霄电台

九霄电台

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host

The Magnus Archives

Rusty Quill