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The only podcast dedicated to square dancing, this show brings the excitement of square dancing to you with live recordings and vintage albums that celebrate callers from both yesterday and today.
Episodes are released on the 1st and 15th of each month with occasional bonus episodes. Each episode offers a rich snapshot of square dancing - honoring its roots while spotlighting its living legacy. Hosted by Buddy Weaver, acclaimed caller, recording artist, and publisher of American Square Dance.
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A name that many will not be familiar with - Jim York was one of the most influential callers in modern square dancing. Jim started calling in 1947 at a time when square dancing was done by routines and it was Jim York who created variety of movement through new routines. Many of the movements within his routines would evolve into a separate call unto itself.
In the ten years that he was active, he wrote more new material and routines than anyone before or since. He passed away in 1957 at the age of 43. This dance is part two of a recording from 1956. There are very few known recordings of Jim York but here is a good one that spotlights his enthusiasm and creativity. .
From a baked reel-to-reel tape recording for your enjoyment.
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Monday Jun 15, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
A name that many will not be familiar with - Jim York was one of the most influential callers in modern square dancing. Jim started calling in 1947 at a time when square dancing was done by routines and it was Jim York who created variety of movement through new routines. Many of the movements within his routines would evolve into a separate call unto itself. An example is his first hit routine - Suzy Q - which became a fundamental call in square dancing.
In the ten years that he was active, he wrote more new material and routines than anyone before or since. He passed away in 1957 at the age of 43. This dance was recorded live in the San Francisco Bay-area in 1956. There are very few known recordings of Jim York but here is a good one that spotlights his enthusiasm and creativity. .
From a baked reel-to-reel tape recording for your enjoyment.
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Monday Jun 08, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
BONUS EPISODE
Here is a bonus episode four new singing calls featuring the modern sound of today's square dancing.
Called by Buddy Weaver - "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)", "Back To Galveston", "Honky Tonk Down A Country Road" and "Close Enough To Perfect". On the last cut, Buddy is joined by Curt Braffet and Dan Sahlstrom. Good for listening, great for use at demos when a caller is not available.
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Saturday May 30, 2026
Saturday May 30, 2026
One of the most memorable voices from a classic square dance era was Bob Fisk. A traveling full-time caller since 1961 who settled into a California-based program in 1965. Here is PART TWO of a live dance recorded in Stockton, California- NOTE: the narration says 1971 but it is 1969.
From a baked reel-to-reel tape recording for your enjoyment.
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Friday May 15, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
One of the most memorable voices from a classic square dance era was Bob Fisk. A traveling full-time caller since 1961 who settled into a California-based program in 1965. Here is a live dance recorded in Stockton, California - NOTE: the narration says 1971 but it is 1969.
From a baked reel-to-reel tape recording for your enjoyment.
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Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
Here is part two of the live dance called by one of the most significant names in modern square dance history - Marshall Flippo.
Recorded around 1963 in New England.
Part one is featured in the previous episode.
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
By the early 1960's, Marshall Flippo was the most recognized name in Modern Western Square Dancing. As a traveling caller who toured from coast-to-coast and as a popular recording artist, Marshall was on his way to being the #1 caller in the world.
This is a live dance from reel-to-reel tape. The dance was held in New England around 1963.
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Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Melton Luttrell began calling in 1950 and over the past seventy-five years created a lasting legacy in the square dance activity. In his home area of Ft. Worth, Texas, Melton has taught thousands of people to dance, mentored dozens of callers, and was instrumental in the construction of Swingtime Dance Center - the premier square dance hall in the U.S. He produced Square L Records for many years and was a founding father of CALLERLAB. He is the recipient of the Milestone Award, Gold Card, and Lifetime Achievement Award.
He passed away in March 2026 at the age of 97 He called for 75 years
This album was released in 1963 on Square L Records.
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Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
The year is 1950 and two new albums are out - the first is the only known studio recording of Lloyd "Pappy" Shaw. Considered by many to the father of Modern Square Dancing, Dr. Shaw gained an impressive reputation through the publication of his book - "Cowboy Dances" and the touring performances of his Cheyenne Mountain School students.
This recording features three dances from the "Duel In The Sun" motion picture.
Also in 1950 came the release of a series of albums for both the new and experienced dancer from the newly formed Windsor Records label. At the helm of Windsor Records was Doc Alumbaugh, a retired medical doctor who was full-time in teaching and calling in Southern California. Doc was considered not only a pioneer in the early modern square dance movement, but also an avid promoter.
This recording features two dances from his Dances For Experienced Dancers on Windsor.
THIS ENTIRE PROJECT TOOK HOURS TO PRODUCE. The source material was 78 RPM records with seventy-five years of wear on them. So please remember to help us with the costs of production.
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. This album used the CALLERLAB Mainstream list plus Quarterly Experimental calls. By contrast to the 75 Extended Basics for club dancers, the Mainstream list had many more calls and was for the dance enthusiast.
MC is Sets In Order owner/publisher - Bob Osgood
Featured callers are:
Jerry Haag
Dick Houlton
Frank Lane
Mac Letson
Dave Lightly
Ron Schneider
Bob Vineyard
Nelson Watkins
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Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. SIOASD released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world to support use of the SIOASD lists. This album used the 75 Extended Basics for the regular club square dancer.
MC is Sets In Order owner/publisher - Bob Osgood
Featured callers are:
Hillie Bailey
Bailey Campbell
Lee Helsel
Marlin Hull
Billy Lewis
Singin' Sam Mitchell
Gloria Roth
Allen Tipton
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Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
BONUS EPISODE
In this bonus episode of the Buddy Weaver Podcast, I feature the SSD—also known as the new Mainstream square dance program—called entirely by me using all modern music. Drawing on my experience with SSD, I show how contemporary music and thoughtful choreography come together in an energetic environment
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Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. SIOASD released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world to support use of the SIOASD lists. This album used the 50 Basics which was designed for the occasional square dancer.
MC is Sets In Order owner/publisher - Bob Osgood
Featured callers are:
Al Brundage
Joe Lewis
Melton Luttrell
Garnet May
Darryl McMillan
Jack Murtha
Al Stevens
Dave Taylor
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Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
A live recording done at Sunny Hills Barn in Fullerton, California. From 1948 to 1962, it was the largest square dance hall in America boasting a dance floor that would hold 150 squares.
Saturday nights at Sunny Hills drew a full house with some of the big names in calling. Bruce Stotts was one of them. Hailing from Fresno, California, he was known for his choreography and smooth delivery. Here is his calling as recorded on an album in 1960.
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Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
BONUS EPISODE
Here are brand-new singing calls from the Blue Star Music label featuring the calling of Curt Braffet, Eric Henerlau, Mike Hogan, Andy Allemao, and Dan Sahstrom.
THIS IS THE MODERN SOUND OF SQUARE DANCING
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Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Morris Sevada billed himself as the "Indian Square Dance Caller". He started his calling career around 1948, turning professional in 1955 and became a traveling caller in 1959.
A native Navajo who wrote that he had graduated from the Fort Wingate Indian School. History teaches us that it was a government-run boarding school for the purpose of "educating" students not to speak or practice their tribal language and customs. He studied voice under renown tenor, Clarence Toptokah.
This album released in 1961 featured MORRIS SEVADA
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Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
ENCORE - originally broadcast March 6, 2022
Recorded at the Yuma Festival in Arizona, the weekend of February 18-20, 2022, here is all the excitement of modern western square dancing at its finest. Patter and singing calls are at the Plus level (intermediate level).
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Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
ENCORE (originally broadcast October 2, 2022)
Recorded at the American Square Dance Publication fundraiser dance held on August 27, 2022 here is all the excitement of modern western square dancing at its finest. Patter and singing calls are at the Plus level (intermediate level).
Callers are Mike Seastrom, Ken Bower, Tim Merino, and Buddy Weaver.
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Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
ENCORE from Oct. 3, 2021.
Here is BS 1011 "Blue Star Jubilee". Released in November 1964, this was a three-record album set that captured the first ever gathering of live musicians who recorded for Blue Star Records, staff recording artists, and one-thousand one-hundred thirty-six dancers in the Sam Houston Coliseum for a one-night dance.
This is part two of two featuring the album. Step back in time and soak up the excitement.
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Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
ENCORE from Sept. 26, 2021.
Here is BS 1011 "Blue Star Jubilee". Released in November 1964, this was a three-record album set that captured the first ever gathering of live musicians who recorded for Blue Star Records, staff recording artists, and one-thousand one-hundred thirty-six dancers in the Sam Houston Coliseum for a one-night dance.
This is part one of two featuring the album. Step back in time and soak up the excitement.
Please take a moment to make a gift to offset our production costs. Every contribution helps and is appreciated.