Ethan presents a program of puzzle songs from the 1920s and 30s with insights provided by special guest Will Shortz, editor of the NY Times Crossword. Vocalists Doug Bowles and Gina Marie sing "Cross Word Mama You Puzzle Me (But Papa's Gonna Figure You Out)," "Cross Words Between My Sweetie and Me," and more. Ethan also presents the first known recording of an Argentinian crossword song that loosely translates to the "Horizontal Tango."  

Ep. 23: Cross Words Between Will Shortz & Me

The Carolina Shout is a podcast about ragtime, New Orleans jazz, Harlem stride piano, and swing. Ethan Uslan is the pianist and host who performs live from his living room and offers up fun commentary and stories about the music. Each episode is a short informal private concert just for you, with occasional special guests and experts. So if you are interested in a podcast about rip-roarin American piano music that’s funny, quirky, a little educational but not too much, here it is!

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Ethan plays songs about sad guys who show up at a dingy bar in the middle of the night, order a beer, and tell the bartender their problems. 

Ep. 78: Bar Songs

Ethan plays songs about eagles and talks about them. Selections include "American Eagles" by Irving Berlin, "Invincible Eagle" by John Philip Sousa, and "Under the Double Eagle" by Josef Wagner. 

Ep. 77:  Songs About Eagles

In this episode, Ethan plays songs about the stock market. Henry Uslan joins him on saxophone for one of the numbers. Lots of humorous commentary as usual. 

Ep 76: Ragtiming the Market

I'm back! And I'm ready to tell you all about Hippodromes and Pianodromes. I might even throw in a palindrome. And of course I will play the piano as well. Enjoy! 

Ep: 75 - Hippodromes and Pianodromes

Ethan plays old-time songs about old-timers, with his usual goofy banter along the way. Songs featured are LITTLE OLD LADY (Hoagy Carmichael), GRANDPA'S SPELLS (Jelly Roll Morton), OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN (Victor Young) and ROCKIN' CHAIR (Hoagy Carmichael).

Ep. 23: Cross Words Between Will Shortz & Me

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