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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 338: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - SSD dancing as caller by Buddy Weaver

Episode 338: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - SSD dancing as caller by Buddy Weaver

The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is the feature of this episode.  With about fifty square dance calls in the program, it is great for dancers to move in time with the rhyt…

00:37:20  |   Sun 06 Jun 2021
Episode 337: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2008 - Plus Dancing as called by Buddy Weaver

Episode 337: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2008 - Plus Dancing as called by Buddy Weaver

MWSD is represented by a variety of dance programs that are designed to offer something for every dancer from the occasional enthusiast to the high-frequency veteran.  Our episode today features Plus…

00:35:08  |   Sun 30 May 2021
Episode 336: Vintage MWSD in 1963 - Andy Andrus Second Album on Blue Star

Episode 336: Vintage MWSD in 1963 - Andy Andrus Second Album on Blue Star

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 1005 "Andy Andrus Calls 'Em Sensa…

00:39:22  |   Sun 23 May 2021
Episode 335: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Singing Calls Featuring Callers From Japan

Episode 335: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Singing Calls Featuring Callers From Japan

Modern Western Square Dancing, enjoyed by people all around the world, has truly built a firm foundation in Japan.  With dancers, clubs, and callers throughout the country, thousands of Japanese citi…

00:50:10  |   Sun 16 May 2021
Episode 334: Modern Western Square Dancing in 1984 - Plus Level with Mike Sikorsky

Episode 334: Modern Western Square Dancing in 1984 - Plus Level with Mike Sikorsky

Here is Modern Western Square Dancing with a slight vintage feel.  The calls used are part of the Plus (intermediate) Program while the music is some of the best from 1984.

Our featured caller is Mik…

00:38:36  |   Sun 09 May 2021
Episode 333: Vintage MWSD - Fun And Easy Dances Called By Marshall Flippo

Episode 333: Vintage MWSD - Fun And Easy Dances Called By Marshall Flippo

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 1004 "Fun Dances Called By Marsha…

00:34:45  |   Sun 02 May 2021
Episode 332: Modern Western Square Dance Callers Singing Cowboy Songs - Hi Hat Pioneers First Album

Episode 332: Modern Western Square Dance Callers Singing Cowboy Songs - Hi Hat Pioneers First Album

This episode features the talents of some great MWSD callers singing "cowboy songs".  No dancing this episode, instead callers Ernie Kinney, Bronc Wise, Tom Perry, and Joe Johnston - the Hi Hat Pione…

00:32:00  |   Sun 25 Apr 2021
Episode 331: An Introduction To Modern Western Square Dancing - One Couple Dance by Buddy Weaver

Episode 331: An Introduction To Modern Western Square Dancing - One Couple Dance by Buddy Weaver

What MWSD sounds like today and every listener's opportunity to learn easy dance steps at home.

 

Your caller, Buddy Weaver will guide you through calls like "Do Sa Do", "Right Hand Star", and "Swing…

00:19:20  |   Sun 18 Apr 2021
Episode 330: Vintage MWSD in 1962 - Andy Andrus album on Blue Star

Episode 330: Vintage MWSD in 1962 - Andy Andrus album on Blue Star

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 1003 "Andy Andrus Calls 'Em Wild"

00:35:00  |   Sun 11 Apr 2021
Episode 329: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Singing Calls Featuring Female Recording Artists

Episode 329: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Singing Calls Featuring Female Recording Artists

Modern Western Square Dancing was the first to progress away from traditional dancing and welcome the female square dance caller.  This episode celebrates the female MWSD caller by featuring some of …

00:25:26  |   Sun 04 Apr 2021
Episode 328: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Plus Patter Calls by Vic Ceder

Episode 328: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Plus Patter Calls by Vic Ceder

What MWSD sounds like today.

Here is Plus level (intermediate level) square dancing patter calls.  Our featured caller is Vic Ceder, one of the most creative MWSD callers today.  This is great for pr…

00:25:44  |   Sun 28 Mar 2021
Episode 327: Today’s Modern Western Square Dancing - Singing Calls in 2021

Episode 327: Today’s Modern Western Square Dancing - Singing Calls in 2021

Here is what Modern Western Square Dancing sounds like today.

Singing calls are a big part of the dance activity in the 21st century.  These tune derivatives are produced for square dance education. …

00:24:21  |   Sun 21 Mar 2021
Episode 326: Vintage MWSD in 1962 - Marshall Flippo album on Blue Star

Episode 326: Vintage MWSD in 1962 - Marshall Flippo album on Blue Star

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 1002 "Marshall Flippo Calling New…

00:31:02  |   Sun 14 Mar 2021
Episode 325: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2005 - patter calls from the Dance Ranch Music CD

Episode 325: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2005 - patter calls from the Dance Ranch Music CD

Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Dance Ranch Record/Dance Ranch Music.  This episode features the Dance Ranch Staff CD released in 2005.  

Dance Ranch was active from 1971 through 2012.  …

00:29:49  |   Sun 07 Mar 2021
Episode 324: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Two Couple SSD (Social Square Dancing) by Buddy Weaver

Episode 324: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2021 - Two Couple SSD (Social Square Dancing) by Buddy Weaver

What MWSD sounds like today.

Here is square dancing for two-couple squares.  Both couples are "head couples" and the SSD or Social Square Dance program of calls is featured.

Called by Buddy Weaver.  …

00:33:54  |   Sun 28 Feb 2021
Episode 323: Vintage MWSD in 1961 - Marshall Flippo’s first album

Episode 323: Vintage MWSD in 1961 - Marshall Flippo’s first album

Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records.  This episode features Blue Star Records 1001, the first long-play album featuring Marshall Flippo.

Released in June 1961 and an excell…

00:36:59  |   Sun 21 Feb 2021
Episode 322: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2019 - Blue Star Music Artist Dance (part 2)

Episode 322: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2019 - Blue Star Music Artist Dance (part 2)

Modern Western Square Dancing as enjoyed by a world-wide audience in the 21st century.

This is a continuation of episode 321.  The second of two parts featuring the Blue Star Music dance held in Los …

00:37:01  |   Sun 14 Feb 2021
Episode 321: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2019 - Blue Star Music Artist Dance (part 1)

Episode 321: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2019 - Blue Star Music Artist Dance (part 1)

A true representation of what Modern Western Square Dancing sounds like in the 21st century.  Recorded in October 2019 in Los Angeles, here are five square dance callers who are the Blue Star Music S…

00:33:49  |   Sun 07 Feb 2021
Episode 320: Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee (final part)

Episode 320: Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee (final part)

The final part of this five episode series bringing the curtain down on the largest square dance ever. 

Seventy years ago square dancing was very different from how it is today and this episode will …

00:32:09  |   Sun 31 Jan 2021
Episode 319: Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee (part four)

Episode 319: Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee (part four)

Part four in the series covering the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee square dance.  The largest square dance ever, held on July 13, 1950 with 15,000 dancers, 35,000 spectators.

A true audio snapshot of …

00:31:52  |   Sun 24 Jan 2021
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