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Breaking Walls

Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio Broadcasting.

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BW - EP142—001: William Gargan Is Barrie Craig—Brooklyn's Native Son

BW - EP142—001: William Gargan Is Barrie Craig—Brooklyn's Native Son

William Dennis Gargan was born to an irish-american Catholic family in Brooklyn, New York on July 17th, 1905. His parent... Read more

30 Jul 2023

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Breaking Walls Upcoming Episodes and Patreon Information

Breaking Walls Upcoming Episodes and Patreon Information

Hey everybody James Scully here, the host, producer, and director of Breaking Walls. If you've been enjoying Breaking Wa... Read more

25 Jul 2023

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BW - EP141—005: Orson Welles In Europe—Moriarty

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