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Welcome to the High Tech Hobo website, home of Glenn Robison and my weekly, hour-long radio program of 1920s and 30s pop and jazz, "Rapidly Rotating Records". We play 78 RPM records of "toe-tapping" music from hot dance bands, as well as sweet bands, novelty tunes, soundtracks, blues, jazz and more. Since July of 2000, it has been broadcast over KISL-FM 88.7 Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California each Sunday evening at 6 PM. It is also broadcast over the Wellsford Radio Network in the "Far North" of New Zealand, and is available streaming online, "on demand" 24/7 right here. It's also available as a free podcast on iTunes. I hope you'll take a look around, give a listen to the show, and leave a comment. The current show, recent shows, and archived shows are just a click away via the links to the right, and the show will stream immediately without need for an external media player. Thanks!

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Glenn Robison’s 78 RPM Rapidly Rotating Records — 18 Comments

Tim Gartner on April 28, 2012 at 9:53 PM said:

Great. It looks much more simple to operate and if it makes it easier for you so much the better. Tim

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Phil on April 29, 2012 at 2:08 PM said:

The “Best” gets even better! We deeply appreciate all the work you do to bring us this wonderful program, Glenn. It’s the best there is!

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Pete Cavallo on April 29, 2012 at 4:05 PM said:

Thanks for continuing to contribute music from the Best years of jazz. Nice, new format.

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Jerry De Rego on April 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM said:

Hey Glenn
Congratulations !!!! Way cool.

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Tiia on May 1, 2012 at 3:36 PM said:

Hi Glenn,
Thanks for the new site, looks good! Is it possible to make requests anymore, I couldn't find the e-mail address where to send them. But if it's ok, here's one: Roger Wolfe Kahn's "Another Night Alone". Much appreciated if you can include it to some your future shows!

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- Glenn Robison on May 1, 2012 at 3:44 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Tiia! I will install a specific contact/request module on the site ASAP, but you can always just send an email to Glenn@RapidlyRotatingRecords.com. Consider your request made. I’ll include it in an “alone” set soon.
  
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- Glenn Robison on August 12, 2012 at 11:14 AM said:
  
  Hi, Tiia,
  Another Night Alone" is on the August 12, 2012 show. Enjoy!
  
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Janet on June 5, 2012 at 4:30 PM said:

Hello. RRR podcast on iTunes is no longer working. Could you please look into that? Thank you!

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- Glenn Robison on July 8, 2012 at 5:02 PM said:
  
  Hi, Janet
  
  I’m aware of a problem with iTunes and I think it’s a relatively simple configuration issue. I will look into it ASAP (possible this evening) and will let everyone know when it’s resolved.
  
  In the meantime, I hope you’ll keep listening through the mp3 stream here. Thanks for listening!
  
  Glenn
  
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  - Glenn Robison on August 6, 2012 at 11:16 AM said:
    
    Hi, Janet
    
    The new iTunes podcast for the show has been up for several weeks now. The link is below. Thanks for listening and for the feedback.
    
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapidly-rotating-records/id544171535
    
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Tom Peckham on July 8, 2012 at 8:10 AM said:

Hi,
Since you altered your web site I have been unable to listen to yur show. I click on the calandar date and it just takes me back to the home page. I have gone round and round in circles and now have reluctantly given up.
Best regards, Tom and Rita.

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- Glenn Robison on July 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM said:
  
  Hi, Tom and Rita
  
  I’m sorry you’re having difficulty. I’ve not heard of any problems from anyone else and I’ve tested it with Internet Explorer, FIrefox, Safari, Opera, Chrome and Iron broswers on both PC and Mac systems. I will follow up with you via regular email.
  
  Glenn
  
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Tom Peckham on July 9, 2012 at 7:34 AM said:

Hi, Thank you for your comments. I had convinced myself that the problem was something to do with the system, but your words gave me hope and I spent a lot of time going through my method of downloading stuff. It is now so different and my ancient skull ful of grey matter has difficulty with changes. I am delighted to tell you that I have now cracked the problem and will be able to catch up on your shows again. Thank you, we need something to pass the time pleasantly in our dreadful summer here in England!

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Tiia on August 6, 2012 at 6:57 AM said:

Hi Glenn,
I requested Roger Wolfe Kahn's Another Night Alone some months ago, but I haven't noticed it included in any of your shows. Have I perhaps missed it?
regards, Tiia

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- Glenn Robison on August 6, 2012 at 7:29 AM said:
  
  Hi, Tiia
  
  Thanks for the reminder. You didn't miss it, but RWK's "Another Night Alone" will be part of an "alone" set on the August 12 show.
  
  Thanks for listening!
  
  Glenn
  
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Hector Hill on October 10, 2012 at 11:58 AM said:

I've only just got (gotten in the US) around to auditioning the 30th September programme; what a marathon. Your links sounded like you're in the generator room next to the lift motor (or is it my headphones!).

The gem has to be "Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing": very unsophisticated for Ambrose; and amazing to hear the speaking voice of the unbiquitous (on UK 78s) Sam Browne.

Much enjoyed.

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Mike Stevens on February 22, 2013 at 3:33 PM said:

Hi Glenn
Great show. The iTunes podcast has not updated since January 27 – is it just me, or is there a problem?
Mike. London UK

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Tom Peckham on February 23, 2013 at 6:43 AM said:

Hi, I have managed to download the programme straight from the link of the Rapidly Rotating Recors site. I do not bother with i Tunes.

Tom. Gloucestershire

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