Was swing the original punk scene? The swing kids of Nazi Germany might make you wonder. They were rebellious, hip, and libertine, and gave the middle finger to fascism.

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Audio Credits

Podcast theme music mixed from “Gregorian Chant”, “Mystery Sax”, and “There It Is” by Kevin MacLeod. Short Shorts theme music mixed from “Gregorian Chant” by Kevin MacLeod and “Short Shorts” by the Royal Teens.

Additional music and audio from “Sing Sing Sing” by Benny Goodman performed by Sax One, “God Save the Queen” by the Sex Pistols performed by Quorthon, “Jazz Age: Sounds of the 1920s and 1930s” from Past Perfect Vintage Music, and “Slumming on Park Avenue” by Charlie and His Orchestra.

Image Credits

Swing dancers, c. 1946 from Tumblr.

Hitler face – Needpix.com