Chakkuri's Time Capsule: Recent Episodes
Linda M White
A short, fun weekly journey back to yesteryear as we reminisce about the foods, fashions, toys and television programs from past decades. Suitable for all ages!
Martians and witches and genies, oh my! If you like your classic tv comedies with a side order of magic or space dust, this podcast is for you.
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers www.silvermansound.com
Sound Effects: www.zapsplat.com
Remember tv aerials and "bunny ears"? Did you ever have to continuously adjust that pesky vertical hold? Who stayed up late enough to see the test pattern come on? If you can relate to any of this, this podcast is for YOU!
Who remembers going to the five and dime store back in the day and eating at the lunch counter? Join me as I look back at this much-missed (well, by me, anyway) national shopping tradition.
A salute to some of film and television's famous canines. Dedicated to the memories of Betty White and Michelle Scherrer, both avid dog rescue supporters.
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Grab a cup of hot cocoa and the tv remote. Then join me as I discuss some classic holiday television programs.
Intro/Outro - "Christmas Spirit" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Let's take a look back at a few of those classic television commercials that aired during the holidays. (Extra points if you're old enough to remember that Norelco ad!)
Sit back and relax as I read a short, heartwarming holiday poem about a stray kitten whose life is forever altered after a chance meeting on Christmas Eve.
Get your FREE pdf copy of "Evie the Christmas Kitty" here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/6ytfdy2eu1u7e20/Evie_the_Christmas_Kitty.pdf/file
Brought to you by "A Home for Scoot", a delightful tale for dog lovers of ALL ages! Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Scoot-Linda-White/dp/B09LGWL8H1/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Music: "Christmas Spirit" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Celebrate the holidays with me as I take a look at classic potluck dishes. Can someone please pass me the ambrosia salad?
Music by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects by www.zapsplat.com
Remember learning to read with "Dick and Jane"? Join me as I look back on some of my favorite books from childhood and see if you remember them as well.
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Start (and end) your day right with some positive mental programming! If you wish to skip the intro, go straight to the 1:20 mark to start the affirmations. To get the full benefit of these affirmations, I recommend that you listen and repeat them for at least 21 days.
Music: Precious Memories by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Take a well-deserved break from your busy day to recharge your physical, mental and spirital batteries with my 5 Minute Meditation for Beginners.
Music: "Quiescent in Time" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound Effects: www.zapsplat.com
Join me as I look back at the wide variety of lunch boxes that we carried to school back in the day as well as the delectable treats that were inside!
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound Effects - www.zapsplat.com
Do you have a tv show you like to watch but are embarrassed to admit it to anyone else? Join me as I look at the top 5 guilty tv pleasures on a current online poll as well as confess my personal favorite.
Like it or not, disco played a huge part of the 1970s soundtrack. Put on your platform shoes and spandex as we look back at this unforgettable era of music. Do the hustle!
Intro/Outro: Disco Funk Track 70s & 80s by Alexander Blu (www.orangefreesounds.com)
In this podcast, I cast a fond look back at the American shopping mall - a favorite teenage hangout during the 1970s and 80s. I'll also discuss the "Jasper Mall" documentary currently on Amazon Prime Video.
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Join me as we take a two minute break from the stresses of everyday living. Never meditated before? Not a problem. This podcast is especially for you! Namaste.
For those of us who grew up watching 60's/70's sitcoms, the sound of canned laughter was a consistent part of our daily lives. Join me as I take a look at the man behind the "Laff Box" - Charles Douglass as well as some of the sitcoms from that era.
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
Join me as I look back at some of the different crafting trends of the 1960s through 1990s. (Anyone else remember macrame owls?)
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Is the current trend of television series reboots a good thing or not? In this podcast, I discuss a few recent tv sitcom reboots and why they did/didn't work.
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Cheers, a hotel? Sam Malone as a football player? Cliff Clavin as a security guard? No, this is not an alternate universe. Just a look back at the hit show "Cheers" and a few interesting facts!
Intro/outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Remember the days when most women owned sewing machines and stitched up much of their own wardrobes? Do you still sew? Join me in this short, mini-podcast as I fondly recall the pattern books of yesteryear.
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Remember the good old days when you'd sit in front of the tv, waiting for the oven timer to ring? Then Mom would bring you a piping hot foil tray of Salsbury steak in mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and a brownie. Join me as I salute mid-20th century tv dinners.
While everyone might have loved Lucy, join me as I pay tribute to that OTHER red-headed female comedy icon - Carol Burnett!
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Remember when going to childhood birthday parties meant dressing up in your Sunday best and playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey? Join me as I take a look back at birthday party traditions which started hundreds of years ago. (Like birthday candles keeping evil spirits away.)
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound Effects - www.zapsplat.com
How many of you grew up eating Chef Boyardee canned pastas? Was this your first introduction to Italian food? Join me as I take a look at the real Chef Ettore Boiardi and recall my favorite Boyardee products.
Believe it or not, there used to be a time when people would not venture out without a hat on their heads or gloves on their hands! Check out my latest podcast where I ponder the question, "Why Don't We Wear Hats Anymore?"
Remember the excitement of being the first to grab that coveted toy out of that box of Sugar Crisp? Do you still remember the words to the Apple Jack jingle? Or were you one of those kids who only ate the marshmallows out of your bowl of Lucky Charms? If you answered "yes" to any of these (or even if you didn't), check out this latest podcast where we look back at a few of those popular childhood breakfast cereals.
Join me as I look back at school lunches from decades past. Anyone for a rectangular slab of delicious school pizza?
In honor of Black History Month, I take a look back at the African American comedies of my childhood, especially from the 1970s and 1980s. Dy-no-mite!
This podcasts honors and highlights the career of Betty White, who has not only entertained us for decades but was actually one of the first pioneers on experimental tv back in the late 1930s! Here's to you, Betty.
Remember rolling out of bed on a Saturday morning, thanking the good Lord that there was no school, and flipping on the tv to watch hours of classic cartoons? (Bonus points for anyone who remembers watched "MUSH", a MASH-like cartoon featuring dogs stationed at a medical outpost.)
Who remembers Toastettes? In this podcast, we take a brief look back at the two most popular toaster pastries of the 1960s and 1970s.
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound Effects - www.zapsplat.com
Join me as I discuss some exercise fads and equipment of years past. (Thighmaster, anyone?) If you listen closely, you'll hear my Min Pin Lilly in the background at one point. LOL.
Intro/Outro - “Feather Duster” by Shane Ivers. www.silvermansound.com
Join me for a special Christmas Eve podcast where I read an excerpt from my book "Yella Gal: Queen of the Montclair" which takes place on December 4, 1898 at the Montclair Hotel in St. Augustine, Florida. A case of mistaken identity and crossed wires create havoc for a middle aged married couple.
Do paper Christmas cards (and greeting cards in general) seem to be on the decline? Join me as I delve into this topic.
Let's take a look back at some of those little things you don't see too much of any more during the holidays. (Like mesh Christmas stockings!)
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects - www.zapsplat.com
Join me as I look at popular toys of Christmas past - Tickle Me Elmo, Twister, Hot Wheels and more!
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound Effects: www.zapsplat.com
Which Christmas carol was originally written for Thanksgiving? Which state produces the most turkeys? Join me as I serve up some Thanksgiving Trivia.
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
Let's take a look at some television offerings this Thanksgiving as I discuss a few of my personal favorites.
Join me for this special 25th episode where I take a look at popular 20th century pies by the decade as well as the top 5 Thanksgiving Day pies. Go ahead, cut yourself a slice! :)
Come dine with me as we look back at side dishes from past decades. (Please pass me the creamed onions.)
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Join me as I read a couple of pages from my second book "The Belle of Camden County", set in the Old South in 1924 and featuring Lilly Hastings, a happily married wife and mother who discovers that she is not the daughter of the wealthy white couple who raised her.
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Let's take a look back at both classic and obscure Halloween television specials from the 1970s! (Does anyone remember the one starring the Grinch?)
Join me as I take a look back at Halloween costumes from childhood. (Ringo Starr?)
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound Effects: www.zapsplat.com
Join me as I look back at the popular candy from each decade starting with the 1930s. Boston Baked Beans, anyone?
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound Effects: www.zapsplat.com
The early to mid-1960's was a wonderful time for Halloween-y television with shows featuring martians, genies, witches and talking cars. But two particular shows from this era just scream Halloween - the Addams Family and the Munsters. Join me as I take a look back at both programs.
Intro/Outro - “Feather Duster” by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects - www.zapsplat.com
This is a short, "mini-podcast" regarding a 1937 promotional magazine from the Kellogg's Company. This small 36 page booklet gives the housewife health tips, beauty hints, recipes, and much more! I've uploaded a few images on this podcast's Instagram account (@chakkuristimecapsule)
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
From Shirley Temple to the Spice Girls - we look back at celebrity dolls from past decades. Follow me on Instagram @chakkuristimecapsule where I'll post photos of most of the dolls I discuss.
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
A look back to the rival marketing campaigns of Pepsi and Coke back in the day. Pepsi Challenge, anyone?
Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects - www.zapsplat.com
If you remember wood paneling, Earth shoes and Grizzly Adams, this podcast is for you! (And if you do not, I especially welcome you to listen.)
Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Let's fire up the hi-fi, pour ourselves some Mai Tais and enjoy some rumaki as we look back on cocktail parties of the early 1960s.
"Feather Duster" and "It's Not Over 'Til The Bossa Nova" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
Very short excerpt from my book "Yella Gal: Queen of the Montclair", a story of a mixed race young hotel maid who falls in love with a white gardener in late 19th/early 20th century St. Augustine, Florida. Available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087FF4ZV3
Intro/Outro: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
Once the bulk of television programming, variety shows are unfortunately a rarity nowadays. From Ed Sullivan to the Brady Bunch Variety Hour, the mid 20th century was the heyday of the variety format. Join me as I look back on this once popular television format. (Does anyone else besides me remember Pink Lady & Jeff???)
Intro/Outro: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
Remember those wonderful summer days of childhood when the musical sounds of the ice cream truck immediately brought children out of every house in the neighborhood? Let's look back at some favorite ice cream treats and learn the difference between a Dreamsicle and a Creamsicle. :)
Let's look back at some of the things that were once commonplace in classrooms that have either disappeared or are no longer allowed today. (Anyone else remember their classmates eating paste during art projects?)
Intro/Outro: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
Let's go back in time to the golden days of grocery shopping when S&H Green Stamps were highly valued and shoppers used Handy Adders to help stay within their budgets!
Intro/Outro: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers ( www.silvermansound.com )
Sound Effects: www.zapsplat.com
Let's fondly look back at old chain restaurants that are no longer with us (or have moved overseas). Brownie points for anyone who remembers Carroll's!
Intro/Outro: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Let's journey back to the sixties and seventies when Mike Douglas and Merv Griffin dominated the daytime talk show circuit.
Intro: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
Remember "Ryan's Hope" and "Edge of Night"? How about the Luke and Laura/"General Hospital" fever that gripped the nation back in the day? Join me as I reminisce over daytime soaps of the sixties and seventies.
Intro Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Join me as we look at vintage recipes from decades past as well as those more frightening retro dishes such as Spam and Lima Bean Casserole.
Intro/outro music: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
In this installment, we look back at those small treasures of our childhood, including trading cards, collectible stickers and anything that came out of a gumball machine.
Intro/outro music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound Effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
We look at toys from the past which are now considered dangerous and have either been taken off the market or redesigned for safety reasons.
Intro & Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers/ silvermansound.com
Sounds Effects: Zapsplat.com
In this installment, I ask the question "What did you wear back in the good old days that now makes you cringe?" Plus I make a couple of embarrassing confessions. (Intro/outro music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com)
A look back at a few popular snack cakes - Hostess Cupcakes, Fruit Pies, Dolly Madison Zingers, etc. What were YOUR favorites growing up and do you still enjoy them today? (Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com)