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Rating
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This podcast has
59 episodes
Explicit
No
Date created
2025/07/11
Latest episode
2026/09/26
Average duration
5 min.
Release period
8 days
Description
This podcast is a reading of Stanley D. Brandon's book, "A Long, Long Time Ago When Grandpa Was A Little Boy." It tells of his life as a young boy, being raised on a small farm near Maroa, Illinois during the World War II years.
Podcast episodes
Check latest episodes from A Long, Long Time Ago When Grandpa Was A Little Boy: Stories by Stanley D. Brandon, M.D. for his grandchildren podcast
The Rifle
2026/09/26
This chapter tells of how Grandpa learned to use a gun.
A Boy and His Gun
2026/09/19
This chapter tells how Grandpa would use his imagination to play with objects.
Corn Cribs and Cobs
2026/09/12
This chapter describes how every bit of the harvested corn would be put to use.
Picking Corn in the Early Days
2026/09/05
This chapter describes how Grandpa harvested corn when he was a boy.
Cultivating Corn
2026/08/29
This chapter describes how Grandpa and his brother would cultivate the corn as young boys.
Stick 'Em Up
2026/08/22
This chapter tells of a gift that Uncle Glen gave to Grandpa.
The Bus Ride
2026/08/15
This chapter tells the story of when Grandpa traveled to Shelbyville to visit his grandmother.
The Night of the Big Storm
2026/08/08
This chapter tells of the time of losing power in a storm.
The Jackknife
2026/08/01
This chapter tells of a cut that Grandpa received when using his jackknife.
Randall School Ball Game
2026/07/25
This chapter tells the story of an injury on the ball diamond.
Phone Calls
2026/07/18
This chapter describes what life was like before cell phones.
Bricks from the Well
2026/07/11
This chapter tells of what Grandpa's father did with an old well that was not used anymore.
Christmas 1945
2026/06/27
This chapter tells of a memorable Christmas present.
The Birthday Party
2026/06/20
This chapter tells of a very memorable birthday party.
Learning to Drive
2026/06/13
This chapter tells of how he learned to drive and gives some counsel to young drivers.