Richard Templeman and Kelly Tolley make the old feel new again! “The whole country was tied together by radio. We all experienced the same heroes and comedians and singers. They were giants.” -Woody Allen discussing the "Golden Age of Radio" "Creatively, we are entering a new golden age," said Matthew Lieber, co-founder of the podcasting startup Gimlet Media. "In terms of the golden age of the business," he added, "we're just getting started." There is a period in American history, from the 1920's to 1950, referred to as the "Golden Age of Radio." Radio programs of all kinds filled the airwaves and brought people together. There was a program to fit anyone's tastes, from comedy to drama, mystery to adventure, old fashioned love story to current events. Many say we are now entering a second "Golden Age of Audio" as podcasts become more and more mainstream and become the topic of watercooler & online discussion on a regular basis. It is with that idea in mind, that Richard Templeman & Kelly Tolley use the new media to discover and explore the old era. Richard, a long time old radio enthusiast introduces his friend & colleague, Kelly Tolley, to a classic radio program each week. They discuss what made it so special & what would and wouldn't fly in today's new "Golden Age." Then, at the conclusion of each episode, for fun they try to recreate the episode in a modern day setting, using modern language & style. Join them as they explore just what made the first golden age glow!