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Buddy Weaver Podcast

This podcast is dedicated to the perpetuation of Modern Western Square Dancing.

Every Sunday, a new episode is released presenting square dance recordings along with narration by your host, Buddy Weaver. You will hear live dances that were captured on tape or studio albums from the Blue Star Records catalog, which have been digitally remastered.

Whether you are a square dance enthusiast or someone with an affection for America’s Folk Dance, this podcast is a great resource about Modern Western Square Dancing.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
25 minutes
Episodes
382
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Episode 358: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2016 - Andy Allemao and Buddy Weaver

Episode 358: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2016 - Andy Allemao and Buddy Weaver

Here is all the excitement of what square dancing is today.  A live Plus level (intermediate level) dance from Andy Allemao and Buddy Weaver.  Both callers reside in San Diego, California where the d…

00:44:30  |   Sun 24 Oct 2021
Episode 357: Vintage MWSD in mid-1960s - Wayne West Album on Hi Hat

Episode 357: Vintage MWSD in mid-1960s - Wayne West Album on Hi Hat

This episode we feature a vintage Hi Hat Records long-play album recorded by Wayne West.  Released in mid-1960s as Hi Hat 7001 - "Modern Square Dances For The Student Dancer".

Cover notes state the d…

00:35:33  |   Sun 17 Oct 2021
Episode 356: Vintage MWSD in 1979 with Dave Taylor and Dick Bayer

Episode 356: Vintage MWSD in 1979 with Dave Taylor and Dick Bayer

A cassette tape recording of the 1979 Aloha State Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii featuring the calling of Dave Taylor and Dick Bayer.

Many of today's fundamental calls were new to MWSD and are f…

00:58:38  |   Sun 10 Oct 2021
Episode 355: Vintage MWSD - Blue Star Jubilee in 1964 (part two)

Episode 355: Vintage MWSD - Blue Star Jubilee in 1964 (part two)

Wrapping up season four of the BWM podcast, we are featuring part two of the album, BS 1011 "Blue Star Jubilee".

As covered in episode #354, this is a continuation of the live dance held in the Sam H…

00:49:25  |   Sun 03 Oct 2021
Episode 354: Vintage MWSD - Blue Star Jubilee in 1964

Episode 354: Vintage MWSD - Blue Star Jubilee in 1964

Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records.  Some episodes of this podcast will be presenting the Blue Star Records album collection.  Here is BS 1011 "Blue Star Jubilee".  

Relea…

00:47:28  |   Sun 26 Sep 2021
Episode 353: Vintage MWSD - Live Dance With Frank Lane, Marshall Flippo, and Dick Enderle

Episode 353: Vintage MWSD - Live Dance With Frank Lane, Marshall Flippo, and Dick Enderle

A reel-to-reel tape recording of a live dance held in Honolulu, Hawaii featuring the calling of Frank Lane, Marshall Flippo, and Dick Enderle.  Frank and Marshall were considered the top two callers …

00:58:15  |   Sun 19 Sep 2021
Episode 352: Modern Western Square Dancing 1965 Through 1985 - Singing Calls Using SSD Calls

Episode 352: Modern Western Square Dancing 1965 Through 1985 - Singing Calls Using SSD Calls

This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing.  A program that is growing in popularity for the joy it is bringing to more and more dancers …

00:32:21  |   Sun 12 Sep 2021
Episode 351: Vintage MWSD Album Called By Marshall Flippo

Episode 351: Vintage MWSD Album Called By Marshall Flippo

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo.  Released in August 1964 as Blue Star 1010, "The Best Collection Of New Squares Yet By Marshall Flippo…

00:40:07  |   Sun 05 Sep 2021
Episode 350: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021- Singing Calls Using SSD Calls (#3)

Episode 350: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021- Singing Calls Using SSD Calls (#3)

This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing.  Proving to be a dancer favorite as it promotes dancer success and the opportunity for non-da…

00:32:35  |   Sun 29 Aug 2021
Episode 349: Modern Western Square Dance Caller Singing Country Songs - Lee Schmidt

Episode 349: Modern Western Square Dance Caller Singing Country Songs - Lee Schmidt

Unique to the MWSD activity is the callers/teachers who also have the talent to perform without the dance calls.  This episode features a beloved caller from Southern California, Lee Schmidt.

The alb…

00:31:27  |   Sun 22 Aug 2021
Episode 348: Modern Western Square Dancing - Called By Dick Houlton

Episode 348: Modern Western Square Dancing - Called By Dick Houlton

The square dancer of today may not recognize the name, Dick Houlton, but he was a popular personality calling for thousands of dancers each month in his heyday.  His had a great influence over caller…

00:41:14  |   Sun 15 Aug 2021
Episode 347: Vintage MWSD Album Called By Marshall Flippo

Episode 347: Vintage MWSD Album Called By Marshall Flippo

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo.  Released in August 1964 as Blue Star 1009, "More Dance For Fun Level Dancing By Marshall Flippo"

This…

00:38:14  |   Sun 08 Aug 2021
Episode 346: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Singing Calls Using SSD Calls

Episode 346: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Singing Calls Using SSD Calls

This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing.  A great way to join in square dancing where classes take about 14 weeks and the entire progr…

00:32:42  |   Sun 01 Aug 2021
Episode 345: Vintage MWSD in 1990 - Called by Johnnie Wykoff

Episode 345: Vintage MWSD in 1990 - Called by Johnnie Wykoff

Modern Western Square Dancing, slightly vintage as it was recorded in the nineties.  

Today's featured caller is Johnnie Wykoff.  From the early sixties until his passing in 2000, he was a popular ca…

00:39:02  |   Sun 25 Jul 2021
Episode 344: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - SSD dancing as called by Buddy Weaver (part II)

Episode 344: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - SSD dancing as called by Buddy Weaver (part II)

The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured.  Here are four patter calls and four singing calls using new music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment.  This is g…

00:37:22  |   Sun 18 Jul 2021
Episode 343: Vintage MWSD - Easy Dances Called By Marshall Flippo On Blue Star Records

Episode 343: Vintage MWSD - Easy Dances Called By Marshall Flippo On Blue Star Records

This is the second album of easy dances presented by Blue Star Records, featuring the calling of Marshall Flippo.  Released in August 1963 as BS 1007 "Everybody Dances When The Great Marshall Flippo …

00:35:42  |   Sun 11 Jul 2021
Episode 342: The History Of Modern Western Square Dancing As Presented By Bob Osgood In 1979

Episode 342: The History Of Modern Western Square Dancing As Presented By Bob Osgood In 1979

A true pioneer in the MWSD activity, Bob Osgood, presented the history of our dance in 1979.  His presentation was captured on cassette and has been cleaned up in our studio for you.

Bob picks up the…

00:24:24  |   Sun 04 Jul 2021
Episode 341: Modern Western Square Dance Callers Singing Cowboy Songs - Hi Hat Pioneers Third Album

Episode 341: Modern Western Square Dance Callers Singing Cowboy Songs - Hi Hat Pioneers Third Album

Unique to the MWSD world, here are square dance callers with the talent to sing "cowboy songs" - yes, singing without the calls.  The Hi Hat Pioneers featuring Ernie Kinney, Bronc Wise, Tom Perry, an…

00:35:53  |   Sun 27 Jun 2021
Episode 340: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Singing Calls of the Contemporary Country Style

Episode 340: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Singing Calls of the Contemporary Country Style

Country music, the sound that gave birth to Modern Western Square Dancing, has evolved over the years.  Gone are the days of a three-piece band, replaced with a full orchestra recorded with modern st…

00:32:45  |   Sun 20 Jun 2021
Episode 339: Vintage MWSD in 1963 - Marshall Flippo album on Blue Star Records

Episode 339: Vintage MWSD in 1963 - Marshall Flippo album on Blue Star Records

Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records.  Some episodes of this podcast will be presenting the Blue Star Records album collection.  Here is BS 1006 "The Great Flippo Calls A Te…

00:38:11  |   Sun 13 Jun 2021
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