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Why He Didn't Tell
10/05/2026
Why He Didn't Tell
Silvana de la Osa tells the story of coming into possession of her great-grandfather's manuscript and eventually his whole archive. Her great-grandfather, Ralph de la Osa Sr., worked for the first pop star and mass media star ever, Rudy Vallee. Rudy was considered King of the Air and beyond being the most famous man in America in 1929, he was also someone that could make anyone he wanted a star. But at a cost, as Silvana would come to learn. What Silvana finds when she started reading and researching was more than just some scandal. She found connections historians haven't found yet. She evolves her understanding of her own family history. She will reveal just why her great-grandfather carried guilt with him until his death. Learn more at the and get ad free listening with a paid subscription at . Buy the book on or buy it wherever you get your books. Be sure to subscribe, rate, comment, and share, so that others can find this podcast. Credits Narrated, Directed, Written, Produced, and Edited by Silvana de la Osa "Mom" - herself, Jo Ann de la Osa-Robinson Cover Art Design Ali Diaz-Tello Voice Actors “Gramps” - Kevin Gosnell “Fay Webb” - Nicole Bernard “Rudy Vallee” - Callum Walz “Alice Faye” - Madison Satterfield Music in this episode: “Serie Noire (Instrumental)” and “Reprise (Instrumental)” by Arms and Sleepers “Investigation (Instrumental)” by CAPE “Secret Place (Instrumental)” by Dominique Charpentier Licensed through Audiio. Theme music - "Deep Night” Remix by Joe Gilberti
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