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Christopher Setterlund
The In My Footsteps Podcast is a mix of Cape Cod and New England history, tips on New England travel, fun lifestyle topics, a slice of retro nostalgia from the 1980's and 1990's, and much more. Created and hosted by New England author Christopher Setterlund.
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Who in the world was Mr. Living Corpse?
Welcome to the fifth Hidden Track Podcast!
These are short-form shows, clocking in at roughly 10-15 minutes. They will cover a topic or two, likely previously covered on the In My Footsteps Podcast. These are subjects that were part of Top 5's or other list-form segments and deserve a more in-depth look.
In perhaps the weirdest topic that might be covered, we go back half a century to look at the life and legacy of 'Country' Bill White, aka Mr. Living Corpse. He spent sometimes months at a time voluntarily being buried alive over the course of two decades. Being buried alive cumulatively for over two years is a strange accomplishment, but even stranger was the fact that he once married a woman while she was buried alive. Yes, you heard that right. There once was a Mrs. Living Corpse as well.
Enjoy this podcast snack and shake your head at just what some people will do for their fifteen minutes of fame.
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- Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.com
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- Kingfisher Hotels Cape Cod
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Remembering 1980s summers. The creation of the sports drink. Some of the biggest 1980s TV show fails.
The dog days of summer begin, and Episode 255 is here to try to keep you cool.
It begins with the creation of the thirst quencher. Sports drinks have been helping athletes and everybody else stay hydrated for six decades. What began as an experiment on the University of Florida campus became a billion-dollar industry on the back of Gatorade. We do a deep dive into the drink that is for that deep-down body thirst.
Summer was different in the 1980s. It was freedom and adventure. It was bikes and dirt and sugar. It was getting out and staying out until the streetlights came on. Let's reminisce about those bygone days when technology was an appetizer and not the main course. When the outdoors called via landline. Let's look at summer in the 1980s.
Not everything was better in the 1980s. The Top 5 will attest to that. We will be looking at some of the biggest TV show fails of the 80s. Horrible spin-offs, ridiculous premises, big stars failing badly, it's all here.
Of course, there is a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule, looking at the sad death of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.
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- Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!
- Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime Book
- Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.com
- DJ Williams Music
- KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen
- MSFTS Community
- Kingfisher Hotels Cape Cod
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- Cape Cod Living - Zazzle Store
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The sad genius of Robin Williams. The undeniable impact of Chappelle's Show. Some of the biggest collectibles trends that were investment fails.
Episode 254 is loaded with legends and icons.
Robin Williams was one of the most talented actors and comedians of his or any generation. He could be a ball of manic energy in comedy, a relatable everyman, and even a terrifying killer. Though he entertained millions in movies and television, there was an underlying sadness to him. We look back at the life and legacy of a one-of-a-kind.
In the annals of television history, few shows have lasted such a short time but made such a huge impact. Chappelle's Show changed the way sketch comedy was written and received by the audience. Groundbreaking characters, memorable sketches, dozens of quotable lines. This show achieved more in 28 episodes than many do in several hundred.
A new Top 5 will have you searching the attic and basement. Some investments pay off; these are not those. We will look at some collectibles that we thought would grow in value, but sadly they ended up flopping and collecting dust in a corner. How many of these collectibles investment fails did you own?
Of course, there is a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule, looking at the first cross-country trip by automobile.
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- Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.com
- DJ Williams Music
- KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen
- MSFTS Community
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A brief show that left a lasting impact. A band whose rise was cut short. Some of the most popular television programming blocks ever.
Episode 253 shows the pop culture randomizer on full display.
It begins with a look back at a show that only lasted a short time but left a big imprint on a lot of GenXers. BrainGames was a revelation in children's education. The HBO show lasted a whopping 6 episodes, yet somehow is still fondly remembered to this day by many who saw it. We look at why this little show had a big impact.
30 years ago this week, an indie band with a cult following released their breakout hit song. Unfortunately, it came shortly after their lead singer had lost his life. The band was Sublime, and the singer was Bradley Nowell. On this anniversary, we do a deep dive into the rise, fall, and full-circle rebirth of one of the most popular bands of the mid-1990s.
TGIF? Must-See TV? This week's Top 5 looks at those and some of the other beloved television programming blocks of all-time. How many of these were part of your weekly scheduling plans?
Finally there is a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule, looking at the very first Billboard Magazine music chart(it's not what you might think).
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The tasty history of Doritos. The historic Live Aid concert event. Sports teams that were rebranded as others.
Episode 252 is chock full of GenX nostalgia to try to keep you cool in the July heat.
It starts with one of the most historic music events ever. Live Aid was a one-day event featuring many legends of the day. Taking place in 1985 and on two separate continents, it raised money for famine relief while also creating some enduring musical memories.
Six decades of snacking. We celebrate Doritos, which burst onto the scene in 1966. From simple toasted corn tortilla chips to more than 100 flavors worldwide, Doritos have been a staple of after school, sporting event gatherings, teenage parties, and more for most of many of our lives.
Countless sports franchises have been in the same city for decades. Some have left their original cities but kept their name. For this Top 5, we are looking at teams that not only left their original city but also were rebranded. Growing up in New England, the Hartford Whalers hockey team was front and center on this list. Do you have any favorite rebranded sports teams?
Survey says we have a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule, looking at the 50-year legacy of the game show Family Feud.
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- Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.com
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- KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen
- MSFTS Community
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Welcome to the fourth Hidden Track Podcast!
For this show, we go back to the bygone era of the late 1990s and the dawning of social media. Today's TikTok, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook owe a debt of gratitude to the originals. Six Degrees and Friendster blazed the trail for what was to come in social media. What made them special? Why did they not last?
These are short-form shows, clocking in at roughly 10-15 minutes. They will cover a topic or two, likely previously covered on the In My Footsteps Podcast. These are subjects that were part of Top 5's or other list-form segments and deserve a more in-depth look.
Enjoy this podcast snack and send your mind back to the days of dial-up internet, chat rooms, Trojan viruses, and the dawning of social media.
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Passing fads from the 2000s. Terminator 2, 35 years later. The origins of computer-generated imagery (CGI).
Episode 251 brings the cool breeze of GenX nostalgia to the hot July weather.
It all begins with a staple of today's entertainment. Computer-Generated Imagery, or CGI, is commonplace in the 2020s. So much so that it can be taken for granted. It had to begin somewhere, and we're going to look back at the origins of CGI, which go back further than you might realize.
Hasta la vista, baby! 35 years ago this week one of the greatest sci-fi films, and one of the greatest sequels ever, was released. Terminator 2: Judgment Day broke the mould of what a science-fiction film could do. Great characters, incredible effects, tremendous acting, and more. We will do a deep dive into this iconic 90s film.
The Top 5 heads way back to the bygone days of the early 21st century. We are going to look, laugh, and shake our heads at some of the passing fads of the 2000s. Were you guilty of partaking in any of them?
We have a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule, of course, looking at the life and career of 80s rock legend Huey Lewis.
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Happy Fourth of July Weekend!
In addition to cookouts, beach days, fireworks, and family fun, I have a new mixtape to share with you.
Mixtape #4 shines a hilarious light on some of the weirdest laws ever on the books in each of the six New England states.
It was illegal to throw pickle juice on a trolley in Rhode Island? It was illegal to walk backward after sunset in Connecticut? It was illegal to whistle underwater in Vermont? Cows had to wear diapers in New Hampshire? You couldn't place advertisements in cemeteries in Maine? You couldn't bring a rooster into a bakery in Massachusetts?
These are just a few examples of some of the weirdest and oddly specific laws that were on the books in New England.
Whether you're from one of these states or looking and laughing from afar, you all can enjoy some good head shaking at what was considered illegal back in the day.
I hope you all have a fun and safe Independence Day weekend!
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We're celebrating 250 episodes of the podcast with a special Listener's Choice show. Everything on this show was voted on by you, the listeners!
It begins with a look at some soap opera fails from the 1980s. Daytime and primetime had their share of terrible shows. Cheap imitations, forced intrigue, boring show topics, all of that and more are here.
Attention Kmart shoppers! This week, we are looking at a hilariously poorly acted Kmart employee training video from 1992. It beats you over the head with their 'smart sales plan,' but remember it's not an extended warranty.
This week's Top 5 features the worst of the worst when it comes to acting. Poor box office performance, terrible critic reviews, loads of Razzie nominations. Some of these are obvious, maybe a few are surprising, but all make the list of worst actors ever.
And of course, there is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the delicious invention of the ring donut.
Thank you so much to everyone who has listened over the years and helped me make it to 250 episodes of the podcast. Here's to the next 250!
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Some odd home workout tapes from the 80s. Some scandalous music moments from the 60s. The final concert from the King.
Episode 249 ushers in summer with a fresh blast of GenX nostalgia.
It all begins with fitness. Everyone wants a killer summer body, but are these workouts going to get you there? We look at some weird 1980s home workout tapes and just why they are seen as weird. Teens, seniors, exotic dancers, horseback riders, and more have their grainy moment in the sun.
Elvis Presley was the King of Rock and Roll. His legacy is that of one of the most important and influential musicians ever. Every beginning also has an end. This week, we look at Elvis' final concert in 1977 and how it affected his legacy after his death mere weeks later.
What makes something scandalous? That term might be used loosely in this week's Top 5. We discuss some of the music scandals of the 1960s. Mysterious murders? Yes. Possible naughty lyrics? No. What other scandals made the list?
We have a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule that will look at the life and career of music legend Paul McCartney for his 84th birthday.
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From Indiana Jones' debut, to graduating high school 30 years ago, to the most dangerous roads in America, and everything in between.
Episode 248 has something for everyone in the realm of GenX nostalgia.
It all starts 45 years ago with the release of the groundbreaking film Raiders of the Lost Ark. The debut of Indiana Jones and the beginning of one of the most beloved and profitable film franchises ever. We look at how the film came to be and why it was so successful.
30 years is a long time. This week, I celebrate (or mourn) the 30th anniversary of my high school graduation. What was intended to be a brief mention has become a full segment discussing that specific day of mine, and also what it means in a person's life to graduate from high school.
Summer travel is here, and so it is appropriate that the Top 5 this week deals with it. We are going to look at the most dangerous roads in America. Use caution if you are traveling on any of these.
There is, as always, a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule diving deep into the infamous prisoner escape from Alcatraz prison.
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Welcome to the third Hidden Track Podcast!
The third podcast is a deep dive into something we older generations saw plenty of and never thought would become relics of the past: the telephone booth. From two million booths in 1999 in the United States to fewer than 100,000 today, the telephone booth is a piece of Americana that is quickly fading away. On this new podcast, we look at the history of the phone booth and why these simple pieces of architecture evoke such a strong feeling of nostalgia in those 40 and older.
These are short-form shows, clocking in at roughly 10-15 minutes. They will cover a topic or two, likely previously covered on the In My Footsteps Podcast. These are subjects that were part of Top 5's or other list-form segments and deserve a more in-depth look.
Enjoy this little podcast snack, and also cast your mind back to the last time you used a telephone booth. If you are curious where the nearest phone booth is to you, check out Payphone-Project.com
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Episode 247 ushers in June with a summertime bonanza of GenX nostalgia.
We kick it off with a journey to Busytown. Generations of kids have grown up with Richard Scarry and his children's books. Friendly animals, unique stories, hide-and-seek illustrations, and so much more make up the more than 200 books Scarry released during his life.
A staple of sick days in the 1980s and 1990s, besides Price Is Right and ginger ale, was daytime talk shows. Enlightening and informative sometimes, these shows often devolved into chaos, shouting matches, and fights. We do a little overview of the history of daytime talk shows, from the classy and respectful to the grimy and embarrassing.
It will be a special Top 10 instead of the traditional Top 5. We will be looking at the highest-rated movies from the 1990s. This is based on ratings from critics, audiences, and overall box office performance through the IMDb website.
There is, as always, a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the life and career of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood.
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- Richard Scarry's Busytown - PC Game
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The definitive GenX late-night talk show. An unexpected musical comeback. Underrated 1980s moments.
Summer is unofficially here, and Episode 246 of the podcast brings a fresh batch of nostalgia unlikely to spoil in the hot sun.
Cue up the dog pound because we're starting off with a look back at the unique and highly influential Arsenio Hall Show. It broke barriers and broke the rules of late-night talk shows. Arsenio's show felt like something created for the younger generation at the time, and we will get into the details.
Here they come. They could have been a quirky 1960s footnote, but instead, The Monkees made an unlikely and hugely successful comeback twenty years after they debuted. What started as a marathon of their hit TV show on MTV in 1986 soon became a full-fledged return of Monkee-Mania.
The Top 5 is focusing on the lesser remembered and underrated moments from the 1980s. Pop culture, sports, music, and technology are all represented this week.
There is, as always, a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the life and career of music icon Bob Dylan.
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How the 1990s started vs. how they ended. Some terrible movies with great soundtracks. The King of Pop's feature-length film debut.
Episode 245 is a perfect picnic of GenX nostalgia as Memorial Day Weekend approaches.
We kick, spin, and awkwardly lean to one side as we look back at Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. A feature-length film and video game, this project came out at the peak of Jackson's fame. How were these received? We will dive deep into both.
A decade is a long time. So much can change in that span. In a new segment on the podcast, we are going to compare and contrast a decade from the first day to the last day. It will be the 1990s, how they started compared to how they ended. Music, television, fashion, pop culture trends, technology, and more. We will look at it all.
It is the return of Me v AI Top 5. The sixth installment is a look at some bad movies with great soundtracks. These were films that were critically and/or commercially panned, yet the music was worth listening to. As always, ChatGPT's list is read out by beloved early 2000s malware program Bonzi Buddy.
There is, as always, a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the life and legacy of wrestling legend Andre the Giant.
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The story behind the 'Heroes In A Half-Shell.' What in the world was Gumby? Some of the funniest Weekly World News stories.
Episode 244 is bringing you a fresh batch of GenX nostalgia.
It starts in the sewers and the story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 40 years ago this month, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello first graced the pages of a comic book. Since then they have become pop culture icons with TV shows, movies, toys, and more.
From mutant ninjas to a pioneer of claymation. Gumby burst onto the scene, in and out of books, and into pop culture in the 1950s and 1960s. What was he? Why was he so popular? Learn the story and how Gumby blazed the trail for claymation.
Laughs abound in a new Top 5. We will be taking our first (likely of several) looks at the funniest stories to ever grace the pages of Weekly World News. Bigfoot, mutant insects, half human half animals, and more.
There is as always a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the debut of the waltz dance and the controversy that came from it.
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Welcome to the second Hidden Track Podcast!
These are short-form shows, clocking in at roughly 10-15 minutes. They will cover a topic or two, likely previously covered on the In My Footsteps Podcast. These are subjects that were part of Top 5's or other list-form segments and deserve a more in-depth look.
The second podcast takes a look at possibly the most dangerous toy ever created. The Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab was a real thing. Released in the early 1950s, it contained real radioactive material and was marketed toward children. How was this ever greenlighted?
Enjoy this bite-sized podcast. They will be available on the first Sunday of each month going forward. For access to the shows as soon as they debut, you can become a member on Patreon.
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What in the world was a Yuppie? What are some of the beloved 1990s educational children's TV shows? What television show themes were also chart hits?
Episode 243 brings the May flowers and the GenX nostalgia.
It begins with an answer to the question of what a Yuppie was. Synonymous with the 1980s, Yuppies were of a certain mold and lifestyle. They dominated the landscape of America for a few years and slowly faded away. We dive deep into their reign in the 1980s.
Barney, Bill Nye, Blue's Clues. These and more made up the must-see list of educational children's shows of the 1990s. It was a decade dotted with familiar favorites, soon to be legends, and oddities that screamed 90s.
The new Top 5 looks at some of the television show theme songs that made waves on the music charts. Hit shows, forgotten favorites, middling, and downright terrible shows. Somehow, these themes became hits.
This Week In History and Time Capsule looks back to the first-ever spam email, the bane of many people's existence.
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Episode 242 is here to pump you up!
A fresh batch of GenX nostalgia to end April starts with a precursor to reality television. Battle of the Network Stars pitted actors from the major TV networks against each other in direct competition. How did it go? Oh, only feuds between actors, feuds between networks, partying, and overall hijinks.
Sometimes gimmicks can sell. The Reebok Pump sneakers came out at the exact right time. For a short spell, they were everywhere, outselling other major brands. Novelty can wear off quickly, and despite still being around today, the Pumps are a footnote in 90s nostalgia. What happened?
Just because you don't knock 'em dead at the box office doesn't mean success won't find you. This week's Top 5 looks at some cult classic films of the 1980s. How many of these are among your favorites?
This Week In History and Time Capsule looks back 40 years at the infamous Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
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In Episode 241 we get our kicks back in 1966! We are diving into television, music, movies, and all things pop culture in 1966.
Here they come, walkin' down the street. Television in 1966 was the crossroads between black and white and color, the same old same old and new and exciting, and crafting shows to appeal to the younger generation. The Monkees, Batman, and Star Trek were new hits. My Mother the Car? Not so much.
It's all incense and peppermints as we look at all things Music in 1966. The sharp turn from safe and bland pop into psychedelics and counterculture. The Beatles, the Stones, Dylan, and the Beach Boys dominated while Hendrix, Cream, and Simon and Garfunkel staked their claim as next up.
The Top 5 features weird and funny news stories from 1966. The Beatles as butchers? A tight pants strike? A nude sunbather controversy? They're all here and more.
This Week In History and Time Capsule looks at the infamous Portage, Ohio UFO chase. Stay tuned for some classic 1966 commercials as well!
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A look at the one and only Prince. The origin story of Comedy Central. Some of the worst business decisions of the 1990s.
Episode 240 has a fresh garden of GenX nostalgia in bloom.
It kicks off with an origin story. Long before becoming one of the most important cable television channels of the 21st century, Comedy Central was little more than a pair of small-time networks. We look back at how this channel started and some of its most important shows.
Very few get to be called legends, icons, and trailblazers in any given field. Prince was all of those things and more. Ten years since his unfortunate death we celebrate the life, music, and legacy of one of music's most talented performers.
This week's new Top 5 features all sorts of terrible 1990s business decisions. Aquisitions, missed opportunities, strange repackagings, and much more are in store.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule doing a deep dive into the landmark Metallica v. Napster court case.
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The revolutionary creation of TiVo. Some food and drink products that were here and gone in a flash. The bands that dominated 1980s Synth Pop.
Episode 239 is a binge of nostalgia in podcast form.
Blink & You'll Miss It Retro, Part 6 kicks it off by looking back at some food and drink products that came and went in a flash. Wine coolers, specialty rice, adult juice boxes, and more make up this segment.
Back in the day, you had to wait for your favorite TV show or set up a VCR to record it one at a time. Then TiVo came along and changed the way television was consumed forever. We look back at how TiVo revolutionized media, but also how that led to its downfall.
Fuzzy keyboard enthusiasts rejoice! This week's Top 5 is a look at some of the best 1980s synth pop bands. After the podcast, listen to the Spotify playlist I put together: Best of 80s Synth Pop
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the first animated film, Humorous Phases of Funny Faces.
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Welcome to the debut of a new podcast!
Hidden Track is a short-form podcast. You get to the end of a CD, and after five minutes of silence, suddenly a new song starts playing. On these shows we will be taking a closer look at one or maybe two topics from the In My Footsteps Podcast archives. These are likely from Top 5's or other list segments and deserve more love.
On the premiere episode, we are going to dive deep into two pieces of odd headgear. The Isolator Helmet was meant to be a way to minimize distractions in the 1920s. The TV Hat was a way to keep all of the distractions right in front of you. Were either of them successful?
Originally debuting exclusively on Patreon, Hidden Track clocks in around 15 minutes. The shows will be available months in advance on Patreon before becoming a part of the rotation on the main podcast feed.
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How big a star was Eddie Murphy in the 1980s? Did Pepsi really own a fleet of naval vessels? What are some forgotten 1970s sodas?
Episode 238 looks to answer these questions with as little April Fools as possible.
We take a look at the meteoric rise to fame of Eddie Murphy in the 1980s. From an unknown to the biggest star in Hollywood in a few short years. It is the stuff of fairy tales. Saving SNL, hit comedy albums, hit songs, and a resume of hit movies most couldn't imagine.
In a story that sounds like an April Fool's joke we go back to the 1980s and the brief time that Pepsi owned a fleet of Soviet naval vessels. How in the world did this happen and what was the end result of the story?
Not all sodas can be Coke or Pepsi. A new Top 5 looks at the forgotten sodas of the 1970s. Brief hits, swings and misses, and ones that faded away are all here.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule with the story of the largest tip ever left for a server. It was even made into a Hollywood movie.
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Who in the world was Max Headroom? The legacy of the We Are the World charity song. Some of the biggest sports stars of the 1970s.
Episode 237 rolls the weird, raucous, and wholesome bits of pop culture into one show.
We Are the World was a massive undertaking more than 40 years ago. It was a humanitarian crisis taken on by many of the biggest names in music. The song and album sold millions and brought in millions. What is the story behind it?
From 20 minutes in the future came an 80s icon that was also head-scratchingly odd. Max Headroom was a fictional character, company spokesman, and a symbol of the future. Glitchy, pitch-changing, and downright weird at times, you'll get the full story behind the character.
Kids of the 1970s did you have any posters of these people on your walls? The new Top 5 looks at the biggest sports stars of the 70s. Who were the names that dominated the headlines?
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the first modern shopping mall.
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40 years of Zelda. Preventing 'shrink' at A&P. The weirdest old baseball parks.
Spring arrives with Episode 236 of the podcast. Things may not be blooming yet, but the nostalgia is always in season.
40 years ago, an icon of video games made its debut for Nintendo. We look back at the release of the original Legend of Zelda. It was more than a game; it was a game-changer. Link, Hyrule, the Triforce, and some classic 8-bit music are on the table as we chat about one of the greatest games ever made.
Think to prevent shrink. This is the motto of a hilariously stereotypical employee training video put together by A&P Supermarkets in 1992. Our host leads us through all of the pitfalls of working in a grocery store, like broken eggs, weirdos in the back room, customers commandeering pricing guns, and smoking where you shouldn't.
In honor of the new MLB season getting ready to start this week's Top 5 looks at the weird and unique old parks of the past. Giant walls, mosquitoes, moveable fences, and more await.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the very first professional baseball team.
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The last movies released on VHS. The legacy of Hanna-Barbera cartoons. Some of the biggest Best New Artist Grammy fails.
Episode 235 starts the final push out of winter and into spring.
Technology is always advancing and evolving. Vinyl albums led to compact discs. Rotary phones led to cell phones. VHS tapes led to DVD's. This week, we look at that last one. We will count down the final ten movies to be released on VHS before the medium was shelved in favor of the DVD.
If you grew up from the 1950s through the 1980s, chances are you enjoyed Hanna-Barbera cartoons. The history of these cartoons and the men themselves is long and storied. We go in-depth to look at some of the biggest achievements of Hanna-Barbera, as well as their most enduring characters.
Not every Best New Artist can be The Beatles. In a new Top 5, we look at some of the biggest fails when it comes to winning the Best New Artist Grammy award.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the tragic murder of iconic rapper The Notorious B.I.G.
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A short-lived TV show that was ahead of its time. A vintage educational short-film about the rise of computers. Some of the biggest tech fails of the 80s.
Episode 234 helps March come in like a lion with a fresh batch of GenX nostalgia.
It starts with a look back at a short-lived television show that might have been way ahead of its time. Get A Life starred Chris Elliot and at times felt like a comedy fever dream. Though it only lasted two seasons this surreal, dark, and downright wacky show influenced many shows that came after it.
In the 1980s, computers were becoming a fixture in schools, homes, and businesses. Growing up in that decade, it was important for students to learn the ins and outs, the whats and whys, of computers. We review a classic vintage educational short film, Computers: Tools for People, from 1983.
Computers were a success, however many pieces of technology came out in the 1980s that flopped hard. This week's Top 5 will look at some of the biggest tech fails of the 80s. Hopefully, you didn't own any of these.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the release of Pink Floyd's iconic album Dark Side of the Moon.
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Some popular bookstore chains that have since gone out of business. Kids lunchboxes in the 1960s and 1970s. The fun and ridiculousness of dating and love game shows.
Episode 233 puts a wrap on the month of love.
The show begins with a look back at defunct bookstore chains. These were some of the heavy hitters in literature retail but have since gone by the wayside. Many an hour were spent by 80s and 90s kids reading as much as they could and then not buying anything. Did you frequent any of these stores?
We take a trip down memory lane with a look back at all things lunchboxes in the 1960s and 1970s. What they were made of. Who was on them? What was inside of them? How the wrong choice could spell doom for your school popularity. Don't forget to pack your Thermos.
To end the month of love we have a new Top 5 going through some of the most fondly remembered, and some downright bad, love and dating game shows.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the cloning of Dolly the Sheep.
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The last games released for the original Nintendo. The story of the infamous Dating Game Killer. Some of the popular teen idols and teen queens of the 1970s.
Episode 232 keeps the month of love rolling on.
It starts with the ending of a beloved gaming console. For several years, and with more than a thousand titles to its ranks, the original Nintendo Entertainment System changed the gaming when it came to gaming. All good things must end though, and we will look back at the final 10 games ever released for the NES.
The month of love meets true crime. One of the most infamous true crime stories of the 1970s is that of 'Dating Game Killer' Rodney Alcala. How did a man in the midst of a killing spree end up as a bachelor on the popular game show? What is the story behind the notorious 1978 Dating Game appearance? Have any other killers appeared on game shows?
The 1970s weren't all serial killers on game shows. This week's Top 5 goes in a more wholesome direction as we look at some of the most popular teen idols and teen queens that dominated the disco decade.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the life and career of beloved comedian Chris Farley.
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How online dating began. The creation of the McDonaldland universe. Some of the most overhyped 1980s athletes.
Episode 231 keeps the month of love going strong.
It starts off with a look at the origin story of online dating. Matchmaking has existed in one form or another for centuries. In the 20th century, we had personal ads and video dating services. Finally, as the Internet gained traction, the first dating website, Kiss.com, was born. We look at the good and the bad of online dating.
GenX kids have a deep connection to McDonald's. The food and fun are cherished memories for those who grew up in the 1970s through the 1990s. One unique part of the fast food giant was its McDonaldland universe. Think of it like the MCU with fast food. We go back and look at the creation of McDonaldland and why it still resonates with us today.
Some athletes deserved all the hype they got. Then there were these ones. This week's Top 5 looks at overhyped 1980s athletes. Style over substance, too much credit, prospects who failed. They're all represented.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the odd and fascinating story of the Devil's Footprints.
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It's time to make a Love Connection. Some forgotten ESPN shows from the 80s. A look at the best Super Bowl commercials.
Episode 230 starts the month of love off by being Cupid and delivering a fresh batch of GenX nostalgia.
We start it off by looking at a classic in the realm of romance game shows. Love Connection spent years trying to bring people together into a relationship. Although they failed the vast majority of the time it still gave us some classic television.
Not all ESPN shows can be SportsCenter or 30 for 30. In fact, some shows end up just being forgotten. We will look back at some forgotten ESPN shows of the 1980s, including a time when they had a straight business show on their airwaves.
In honor of Super Bowl week, this week's Top 5 will look at some of the best Super Bowl commercials ever. Will this list be a touchdown or a fumble?
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the release of the classic Disney animated film Pinocchio.
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Do you remember disposable cameras? Did you have any idea how popular the Pink Panther was? How totally 80s are these TV shows?
Episode 229 seeks to answer all of these GenX nostalgia questions.
We start off with a look at one of the most beloved and underrated pieces of technology from the 1990s, the disposable camera. Point, shoot, and enjoy. No longer did we have to spend hundreds on professional equipment. It was a rite of passage in the 90s to pick up a disposable camera and take loads of random photos and hope a few came out okay.
It is rarified air to have a YouTube channel with more than a billion views. One such channel belongs to an overlooked icon of animation. The Pink Panther began as an intro to a comedy film and became one of the most recognizable and popular animated characters in history. Why has this smooth cat endured for so long?
What are the most totally 80s televsion shows ever? This week's Top 5 looks to answer that question. The fashion, the lingo, the storylines, and more just scream 1980s in these choices.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the first Winter Olympic Games.
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The infomercial products we saw in the 80s and 90s. The legacy of MTV Unplugged. The companies that went under when the Dot-Com bubble burst.
Episode 228 carries us through the hazy shade of winter with a warm fire filled with GenX nostalgia.
It kicks off with a look back at some of the most famous, or in some cases infamous, infomercial products we'd see when staying home from school in the 1980s and 1990s. Spray-on hair? Knives that can cut through cans? Stopping the insanity? It's all here and much more.
Sometimes less is more, and sometimes quieter makes a louder sound. MTV Unplugged took music's polished studio sound and flipped it on its head. Rock, Pop, Grunge, Hip-Hop, and more made the jump into smaller settings and acoustic instruments. We will examine the history of one of the most influential television shows in music history.
All bubbles burst. When the Dot-Com bubble burst at the turn of the 21st century, it created a vacuum that took with it many once-prosperous companies. This week's Top 5 will look at some of the biggest to burst along with the bubble.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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The history of Dungeons & Dragons, some of the biggest product fails of the 2000s, and some of the most influential songs ever written.
Episode 227 asks you to warm your feet by the fire that is GenX nostalgia as we navigate the dark days of winter.
It kicks off with fails, and lots of them. We go back to the turn of the 21st century to laugh and shake our heads at some of the biggest product fails of the 2000s. Automobiles, sodas, tech bombs, and more will be discussed.
As Stranger Things ends its run, it is a perfect time to deep dive into one of the iconic show's biggest themes, Dungeons & Dragons. We will give an overview of the game's history, how to play it, and how it has influenced GenX and pop culture in general.
In a new Top 5, we will go over some of the most influential songs ever written. These are the ones that impacted the business as a whole, not to mention generations of future musical acts.
There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back to the creation of the Telegraph.
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Happy New Year!
The first podcast of 2026 is filled with all of the GenX nostalgia and pop culture you could want!
Episode 226 kicks off with a look at 1990s fitness fad fails. Common New Year's Resolutions revolve around health, fitness, and weight loss. We will look at some products, diets, and exercise equipment that were marketed to those looking to achieve a healthier life. Unfortunately, not all of them were successes; some were downright dangerous.
A new year means a new look back 30 years into the world of music. This week, we look at 1996, the year in music, focusing on January through June. News, songs, albums, and general thoughts about the music scene are here in this segment.
The first Top 5 of 2026 goes back to the first golden age of television commercials. We look at the most fondly remembered product advertising mascots of the 1960s. Many of these still exist to this day. How many do you remember?
There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back to the creation of FM radio.
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Happy New Year's Eve!
We conclude 2025 and begin 2026 with a special bonus episode of the podcast. Episode 225 consists of something typically reserved for Patreon members.
Back in October 2023, I launched a Patreon page. One of the perks I came up with for those who put up their hard-earned money to support me is monthly bonus podcast episodes. These are different than the main show as I look back at, and attempt to decipher, posts from the original Initial Impressions blog that I wrote from about 2010-2013.
I wanted to share this to give everyone an idea of what I do on Patreon. So what exactly makes up the very first Patreon bonus podcast? I'm glad you asked.
Two blog posts get broken down. The first is what I called the 'Pilot Blog,' dated May 20, 2010. Initial Impressions was meant to be a behind-the-scenes companion to my official travel blog. So the first post is a look at a trip I took to the North Shore in Massachusetts. It included Lynn, Saugus, Nahant, and Revere. There are random stories and thoughts sprinkled in on this trip.
The second blog post from May 26, 2010, is the true debut of Initial Impressions. It is a slice of life as I share some of the things I saw and experienced that week. We look at Quiznos, beach sticker blues, gym meatheads, and more.
For those who enjoy the format of this bonus episode, there are currently 26 of them on Patreon now.
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Merry Christmas Eve to all who are celebrating! This week, there is something special left under your tree. It is a gift you don't have to wait until Christmas Day to open. A brand new mixtape!
Mixtape #3 delivers all of the product failures of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in one convenient podcast episode. These are the things you wouldn't want to get from Santa.
This look back at product fails runs the gamut. From Betamax to the Amphicar, from New Coke to Crystal Pepsi, there are loads of big name fails and just as many that will have you running to Google to search for.
Whatever decade you grew up in the fails were there and have all been collected in this new Mixtape episode. So sit back, relax, and hope that you can find the receipt if you get any of these products as a gift this holiday season.
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An event that nearly ended the video game industry. Game shows that were lost to history. Some recipes that would ruin any holiday get-together.
Episode 224 of the podcast pairs great with hot cocoa, a crackling fire, and a brightly lit tree.
We look back at an event that nearly changed the course of entertainment. Video games were all the rage in the early 1980s, but the positive turned into a negative. An oversaturated market among other issues led to the Video Game Crash of 1983. Get all of the story in a deep dive into this monumental event.
The 1970s had some hugely popular game shows like the Match Game, Family Feud, Let's Make A Deal, and more. These will not be a part of this segment. We are going to look at some forgotten 1970s game shows. Expensive concepts, convoluted ideas, and extravagant sets make up many of these games that came and went in a flash.
There's a new Top 5 that is sure to ruin any holiday feast. We look at some weird old holiday recipes. These 1960s and 1970s classics make strange use of hot dogs, tuna salad, brussels sprouts. Keep the trash close and the bathroom closer with these.
There is a brand-new 'This Week In History' and 'Time Capsule', looking back at the life and legacy of Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Sanders.
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The 30th anniversary of a movie that changed the industry. Some of the worst Christmas specials ever made. A video game that might have only sold 27 copies?
Episode 223 is leaving the gift of GenX nostalgia under the tree.
It all begins with a look back at a movie that changed the industry. Toy Story could have been just another animated film, but instead it ushered in a whole new way of creating hit movies. 30 years ago it burst onto the scene and nothing was the same. We take a look back at what made this film so groundbreaking.
Some video games smash sales records. Then there is Uncle Henry's Playground. Is it true that this game only sold 27 copies in the U.S.? It's hard to say for sure but the fact is this game has become a punchline and a curiosity in the nearly 30 years since it was released to crickets.
Like lumps of coal in a stocking, this week's Top 5 is filled with things you wouldn't want to see. We will look at some of the worst Christmas specials ever produced. Poor stories, poor animation, and nonsensical descriptions are all represented on this list.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule, looking back at the tragic death of music legend John Lennon.
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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne on his birthday. A hilariously dated Subway employee training video. Some of the wildest mishaps during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Episode 222 kicks off December and the Holiday Season with a package of GenX nostalgia tucked neatly under the tree.
It all begins with a celebration of the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, on what would have been his 77th birthday. A creator of heavy metal, a celebrated icon of music, a reality TV star, and more. Ozzy transcended music and became a pop culture legend. We dive deep into his life and the accomplishments of the man himself.
Awkward interactions, questionable hygiene, and seriously weak attempts at humor. You'll find all of this and more in a hilariously dated employee training video from Subway in 1993. All you need to know is there is a pie chart of customer complaints, with one of them being not wearing gloves, and the very next scene is an employee making a sub without gloves. A classic video for sure.
Thanksgiving might be over but there is more turkey day fun to be had. In a new Top 5 we look at some of the biggest Macy's Day Parade mishaps. Hint: They all involve rogue balloons.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule, where we look at the crazy but true story of the woman who was struck by a meteorite.
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It's Thanksgiving week and what better dish to bring to the table than a brand new Mixtape! Just be sure to have a pencil on hand in case the tape gets tangled.
Mixtape #2 brings together all of the Dedication To the Craft photography segments featured thus far on the show.
It began with an interview with professional photographer Steve Drozell. Here you will find useful tips for beginning a photo journey.
From there, it is storytime with trips to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, some interesting night photography adventures, and some creepy stories of close encounters with coyotes while out on shoots.
You will laugh, shake your head, and maybe even learn a thing or two. Mainly, you will be entertained.
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The meteoric rise and sudden fall of Milli Vanilli. The 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking Calvin and Hobbes comics. A battle for supremacy with AI over 1970s movie soundtracks.
Episode 221 is the appetizer of GenX nostalgia before Thanksgiving week.
We start with a rise and fall for the ages. Imagine going from on top of the world to being dropped by your record label in an instant. That is what happened to the pop duo Milli Vanilli 35 years ago this week. In one of the most infamous scandals in music history, a chart-topping group was exposed as frauds and ostracized from the industry. We do a deep dive into the unbelievable but true story of Milli Vanilli.
40 years ago this week a new comic strip debuted and changed the way people viewed them. Calvin and Hobbes brought insight and thought-provoking conversations to the typically simple world of newspaper comics. A little boy and his stuffed tiger burst onto the scene, made an immense impact, and then retreated into history, all within the span of a decade. It's a 40th anniversary celebration of the beloved comic strip this week.
Me v. AI Top 5 returns with a bang and maybe some funky dance moves. I battle ChatGPT over the best 1970s movie soundtracks while a pair of computer programs battle over who gets to read the AI answers.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule, where we look back at the creation of the beloved teddy bear.
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Looking back at the dawn of YouTube. The Fab Four's fab documentary. Some products and brands that peaked in popularity in the 1980s.
Episode 220 of the podcast is your weekly buffet of Gen-X nostalgia!
It begins with a look back 20 years at the launch of the YouTube website. With a short video from a zoo, the world of the internet was forever changed. YouTube gave a voice to everyone who wanted to share their creativity. Billions visit the site monthly, and we will look back at how it all started, including the first videos I ever uploaded there.
John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Those names evoke an image of arguably the most influential and important band in history, The Beatles. 30 years ago this week the seminal documentary known as The Beatles Anthology debuted and brought the Fab Four to the forefront for a new generation. We will do a deep dive into the documentary and how it impacted The Beatles' legacy,
There is a new Top 5 that has a unique subject. We're going to look at products and brands that peaked in popularity or visibility in the 1980s. These are all still around today but haven't been seen in commercials in many years. Are any of them in your home?
In a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule, we look at the story behind the iconic phrase "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
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The genius of Monty Python. Restaurant injury stories. Major events of the 1970s that I was alive for.
Episode 219 marks the birthday week for the podcast and its host! Let's get to celebrating! We have infamous birthday stories, special guests, and more. Hope you brought your own cake.
It kicks off with the legends of comedy, Monty Python. From dead parrots to silly walks, to insane but catchy songs, these British icons have been influencing comedy for over 50 years. We will do an overview of their career with more to come in the future.
We return, for possibly the final time, to Restaurant Storytime. The tenth edition is all about the greatest injuries I suffered during my tenure in the unforgiving kitchen. Knives, cheese graters, cleaning chemicals, and more. It's like a PSA for what not to do.
In honor of birthday week, and to make me feel old, we have a special Top 5. This week we will look at the 1970s events I was alive for. It was barely more than two years but there were a lot of famous and infamous events I was alive for.
There is, of course, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the creation of the iconic board game Monopoly.
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The stories behind some lesser-known true crime events. A pair of horror franchises that flopped on television. Some of the craziest wild animal attacks.
Episode 218 ends spooky season with a bang and a scream.
It all begins with a look at two iconic horror franchises that ultimately flopped on television. A Nightmare on Elm Street crossed into TV with Freddy's Nightmares, while Friday the 13th had a show of the same name. Though powerhouse films in the 1980s, the TV shows didn't fare as well. We'll look at both shows and some about why they did not succeed.
Many horrific true crime stories spring to mind when thinking of the worst of the worst. For this segment, we are going to go deeper and look at some of the lesser-known but just as terrifying true crime cases of the 20th century. Some might be familiar, some new to you, but they are all equally disturbing.
Animals can be cute and cuddly, but many are extremely dangerous. In this week's Top 5, we will look at some of the craziest wild animal attacks ever.
There is, as always, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the life of beloved actor John Candy.
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The history of beloved children's Halloween TV specials. The story behind Rod Serling's other hit TV show after The Twilight Zone. Some of the weirdest, stupidest, and funniest ways to have died.
Episode 217 is a wild and wacky Gen-X trip through Spooky Season.
The show begins with a look back at some of the beloved children's Halloween television specials. From Charlie Brown to Garfield and beyond, kids have been enjoying laughs and scares on TV for sixty years. We will look at some of the favorites as well as some lesser-known classics.
Everyone knows the Twilight Zone. It is one of the most influential television shows of all time. However, not as many know that creator Rod Serling tried his hand at another supernatural-themed series. We will look back at that show, Night Gallery, as well as the legacy of Rod Serling himself.
This week's Top 5 combines death and laughter. We will look at some of the most unusual true stories of ways people have died. Alarm clocks, facial hair, practical jokes, and more make this a list not to be missed.
There is, as always, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the first ever wedding held inside a hot air balloon.
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The stories of when my grandfather's spirit visited me as a child. A disturbing educational short film about railroad safety. Some of the best horror movies from the 1960s.
Episode 216 brings all of the spooky from fiction, to truth, to somewhere in between.
It begins with an educational short film, sure to give kids nightmares. The Finishing Line, released in 1977, is a British film that highlights the dangers of playing on railroad tracks. How do they do this? By turning it into a disturbing Game of Thrones style massacre where the players don't win, they just survive.
We move on to love from beyond the grave. As a small child, I was visited on numerous occasions by the spirit of my grandfather, who had passed more than a decade before I was born. It was a part of a creepy but all too real time in my family. Now I share all of the details from all of the stories straight from the mouths of those who were there.
The new Top 5 looks at some of the best horror movies from the 1960s. These are some of the most influential and highly regarded films ever. Which is your favorite?
There is, of course, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the very first World Series in Major League Baseball.
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There is no space odyssey to be found in this 2001!
Episode 215 features all things pop culture from the year 1984. Television, music, weird news stories, and more!
Set your TiVo because we're diving deep into all things television in 2001. New hit shows like 24, returning juggernauts like Friends, and the dawning of the reality TV revolution with Survivor. There are also some fails like the XFL, as well as memorable commercials.
Find a safe website to legally download MP3s because we are going to look at music in 2001. The arrival of iTunes, fails by music legends like Mariah Carey, new stars on the rise like Alicia Keys, and the never-ending battle between pop, rock, and hip-hop. It's the start of the digital revolution.
The Top 5 is filled with weird and funny news stories from 2001 that might be the wildest ones yet. One man goes postal in an odd way, another man really loves his dog, and who would have thought McDonald's Monopoly game was rigged?
There is, of course, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around Barry Bonds breaking the single-season home run record in Major League Baseball.
This entire episode is a celebration of the birthday of my niece Emma. I hope that you enjoy it!
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Spooky Season has arrived and Episode 214 is delivering all sorts of creepy and fun Gen-X nostalgia.
It starts with one of the OG's of spooky TV shows. In Search Of, hosted by Leonard Nimoy, shone a light on the supernatural, mysteries, oddities, and true crime. Starting in the late 1970s it scarred kids while also providing hours of entertainment. We'll dive into an overview of the show.
Halloween and The Simpsons go hand in hand. This is because of the decades' worth of classic Treehouse of Horror episodes. Filled with dark, but still funny, stories, these shows made people laugh and sometimes scream. Get ready for a fun trip down memory lane that still goes on to this day.
The first spooky Top 5 of October will take a look at some of the most well-known urban legends of the 1970s. How many do you remember?
There will be a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the iconic Thrilla In Manila boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
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The home workout craze of the 1980s. Some forgotten cereals from the 1970s. Top celebrity crushes of the 80s.
Fall is officially here but the Gen-X nostalgia remains the same. Episode 213 is a loaded show.
It kicks off with a fall back into fitness. The 1980s were a perfect storm of the rise of VCRs and cable television. This culminated in a tidal wave of fitness shows. These were on TV early in the morning, or could be bought on VHS at local stores. We look back at the home fitness craze and some of the classic workout tapes and shows from the 80s.
Not all cereals can dominate breakfast like Rice Krispies or Frosted Flakes. Some of them come in with a roar and quickly fall off the map. We go back in the day to look at some forgotten 1970s cereals. This includes several wacky mascots that need to be seen to be believed.
This week's Top 5 scours the walls of 1980s high school students to find out the biggest celebrity crushes of the decade. Whose poster did you have?
There is, of course, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the original publishing of the classic book The Hobbit.
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Television shows that came and went in a flash. Some of the worst giant monster movies ever made. Memories of my brief time living in Florida.
Episode 212 is a boiling pot of nostalgia ready to be consumed.
It begins with a return of Blink & You'll Miss It Retro. This is the 5th installment, and we will be looking at some television shows that were here and gone in a snap. Aliens, detectives, restaurants, hotels, and other subjects make up these shows. Do you remember any of them?
In a segment 20 years in the making, I go back and regale you with stories of my short time that I lived in Florida in 2005. For such a short stay, there are more memories and funny stories than this podcast can hold.
This week's Top 5 is going to look at some of the worst giant monster movies of all time. Bunnies, shrews, some kind of carpet creature, and more all make the list.
There is, as always, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the brief run of the Billboard Magazine Video Game Charts.
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When sports got its own network. When the most famous video game character burst onto the scene. Supermarket chains that faded into history.
Episode 211 of the podcast bridges the gap between Labor Day and the beginning of fall with a heavy dose of Gen X nostalgia.
The show starts in the olden days of the 1970s. Back then, sports were limited to local news broadcasts and a select few games on major networks. Then, in 1979, a revolution began. The letters ESPN have become synonymous with excellence in sports broadcasting, but it had to start somewhere. We take a deep dive into the beginning of the first 24-hour sports channel.
40 years ago this week a plumber changed the world of gaming forever. We go back and look at the debut of Super Mario Bros. for the NES. In the decades since his humble beginnings, Mario has become the most popular and profitable gaming franchise ever. It is a trip down memory lane just with lots more coins, mushrooms, and koopas.
In a new Top 5 we will take a trip around some defunct supermarket chains. Did you ever get your groceries at any of these?
There is, as always, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the first self-service supermarket, Piggly Wiggly.
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The struggle between doing well in school and being cool. The discovery of the wreck of the Titanic. Some foods that are banned in the United States.
Episode 210 counts down to the end of summer with a new batch of Gen-X nostalgia.
It kicks off with an amazing discovery. In 1912, the seemingly unsinkable Titanic went down in the cold North Atlantic Ocean. For more than 70 years, its whereabouts remained a mystery. That all changed in 1985 when an expedition finally discovered the ship's final resting place. We go back 40 years to look at when the Titanic was found and some of the ship's story in general.
High school is a challenging time for many teenagers. There can be a struggle between doing well academically and trying to fit in with the cool crowd. This is true in any decade, but was especially true in the 1990s. Plus, I was there, so I can speak to it more than any other time.
These foods you will likely not find in your average grocery store. The Top 5 looks at some foods that have been banned in the United States. Some are fairly obvious, while others make less sense. Have you tried any of these?
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Remembering 80s icon Pee-Wee Herman. Reminiscing about popular 1960s board games. Discovering some of the shortest-lived video game consoles.
Episode 209 celebrates the unofficial end of summer with a heavy dose of Gen-X nostalgia.
It all begins with a children's comedy icon. Gray suit, red bow tie, an affinity for bicycles and talking furniture; it all equals the one and only Pee-Wee Herman. We take a look back at the beginning of the character and its evolution. Plus proof that Pee-Wee's brand of entertainment is timeless.
Back in the 1960s, choices for entertainment were far fewer than today. While there was no internet or smartphones, there was no shortage of fun board games to play. There will be a mix of classics and lesser-known games to bring back memories of Family Fun Nights.
You won't find the NES, Genesis, or PlayStation on this week's Top 5. We're going to look at some of the shortest-lived video game consoles. Some were ahead of their time while others were plagued with poor development and marketing. Did you own or play any of them?
There is, as always, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the strange case of the Great Moon Hoax.
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Just what in the world was an Amphicar? What were some of the first sports video games? What are some of the best instrumental songs ever?
Episode 208 answers these and other questions in your weekly dose of Gen-X nostalgia.
It kicks off with a unique mode of transportation. Is it a car? Is it a boat? How about both? The Amphicar took both land and sea travel and wrapped them up into a less-than-spectacular package. A novelty. An oddity. We'll go back to the 1960s to discuss just what in the world was up with this vehicle.
The world of Madden Football wouldn't exist without these trailblazers. We will go back to the early days to reminisce about the first sports video games and how they influenced future landmark titles. Low resolution and simple gameplay aplenty.
Sometimes you don't need to say a word to get your point across. On this week's Top 5 we will look at some of the best instrumental songs of all time. Check out the Spotify playlist below to listen to them all after!
There is, as always, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the career of Boston Celtics and NBA legend Larry Bird.
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Perhaps the weirdest show to ever be on television. Some of the worst films to be nominated for an Academy Award. A 70s short film about recycling.
Episode 207 is the perfect cool dose of Gen-X nostalgia for the hot August summer days.
It kicks off with an educational short film looking back at the early days of the recycling movement. Recycling In Action covers a lot of the basics, complete with classic eerie 1970s music, and loads of vintage 70s fashion.
Talking chimps who are also secret agents? It is not a fever dream; it is Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp. This television show only lasted a few months in the early 1970s, but made an impact on me and others of my generation. We will dive deep into the madness of this real show.
Not all Oscar-nominated movies are good. This week's Top 5 will prove that. We will look at some of the worst films to get Academy Award nominations.
There is, of course, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the infamous 1994 Major League Baseball players' strike.
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It's going to be a fun episode, I tell you what!
Episode 206 is loaded with Gen-X nostalgia to help you cope with the dog days of summer.
It kicks off with an in-depth look at one of the most underrated yet renowned animated shows. King of the Hill graced the airways for 13 seasons with a mix of humor and heart. Now it is making its return after 15 years to Hulu. We will look at what made the show so beloved and why it is deserving of its reboot.
Getting your driver's license is a rite of passage for teenagers. How we got to that point depends on when you grew up. Most likely, it included some form of driver's education. We'll go back in the day for some of the history of driver's ed, along with a few embarrassing stories from my own journey to becoming a licensed driver.
The 1980s were the decade when movie soundtracks became every bit as important as the movies themselves. Sometimes more important. On this week's Top 5 we look at some of the best 1980s movie soundtracks. Did you have any of them in your vinyl collection?
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This isn't George Orwell's 1984! Sorry for that 1940s reference.
Episode 205 features all things pop culture from the year 1984. Television, music, weird news stories, and more!
We kick it off by looking at the year that was in television in 1984. There are new shows like Miami Vice. There are ratings juggernauts like Cheers and Dallas. There are some massive failures, like who greenlit a children's show hosted by an R-rated comedian? Plus, we've got some beloved 1984 commercials!
Get ready for synthpop when we turn on the music of 1984. The rise of MTV, movie soundtracks becoming big sellers, and the crowning of kings like Prince and queens like Madonna. It's all here with all of the fake drums you can handle.
The Top 5 is overflowing with weird, bizarre, and sometimes funny news stories. Bulletproof food? Aggressive lawn watering? A magazine that is a felony to own? You'll find out.
There is, of course, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the 1984 Summer Olympics.
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Grab your portable tape deck. Make sure it has fresh batteries, and pop in this mixtape!
It's something new this week on the podcast: the first mixtape. We are bringing multiple segments from past shows together in one super-sized episode. Every now and then, these will appear as a change of pace from the typical show.
Mixtape #1 is all about classic mall stores of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. In total, there are 30 stores that we will take a look back at.
The indoor mall is still a popular destination today; however, its heyday was definitely the '70s through the '90s.
You didn't need much money, as the 'mall rat' identity only required you to be inside a mall hanging out with friends. Kids of the day could spend hours sitting on benches or wandering the corridors, looking into some of the stores that will be mentioned on this show.
How many of these stores did you spend hard-earned money at?
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Relive the glory days of 1990s chat rooms and instant messaging. How 70s soft rock helped soothe my soul. Some of the biggest 'what ifs' in the world of athletics.
Episode 204 finds a shady spot filled with Gen-X nostalgia during the heat of summer.
The show begins with a story that is part music retrospective and part reflection on my own life. During a particularly bad period of mental health struggles, I found solace in an unexpected place. Soft rock, particularly that from the 1970s, became a major part of everyday life for me. In this segment, I explain how 70s soft rock saved my sanity.
We go back to the glory days of early internet as we take a deep dive into 1990s chat rooms and instant messaging. Were you a user of AIM, ICQ, MSN, or something else? The good, the bad, the weird, and the dangerous, it's all a part of this segment
Not all who are hyped reach their potential. In this week's Top 5 we look as some of the biggest 'could have been' athletes ever. Whether bad luck, laziness, or other circumstances, these people are up there when it comes to 'what ifs' in sports.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the 40th anniversary of the iconic Live Aid concert.
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A look back at the popular Starting Lineup sports figures. Behind the scenes of Behind the Music. Some of the most controversial songs ever written.
Episode 203 of the podcast unloads a tidal wave of nostalgia for you to enjoy, no matter where you are.
We start off with a deep dive into the world of Starting Lineup sports figures. Straddling the line between toys and collectibles, these figures were desired by 80s and 90s boys, from preteens to much older collectors. What made them so popular?
VH1 Behind the Music was a compelling and, at times, depressing television show. It delved into the lives of musical acts, showing them as humans and not just celebrities. We will examine the show in general, some of its most well-known episodes, and also explore why the show resonated with so many for so long.
Controversy is on the menu in this week's Top 5. We will look at some of the most controversial songs ever written. This spans genres and decades. These songs caused discussions, arguments, and boycotts. We will try to give the reasons behind the controversy.
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Back to the Future turns 40. More of 1995, the year in music. Symbols of the 1970s.
July brings the heat and the fireworks, and so does Episode 202 of the podcast!
It begins with a look back at the king of time travel movies and one of the best movies ever, Back To The Future. 40 years ago this week, Doc and Marty began their adventures and we will look at the legacy and impact of this beloved film franchise. Tune in for the killer 8-bit version of the movie theme by Bitonal Landscape.
We return to 1995 to look at Part 2 of the year in music. This spans July through December. Legendary albums, untimely passings, and deep dives into under the radar alternative music since that was my jam in high school.
What do you think of when someone mentions the 1970s? This week's Top 5 will look at some symbols of the 70s. Fads, products, odd choices, and of course loads of disco.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the death of iconic Doors frontman Jim Morrison.
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The anniversary of one of the greatest films ever made. An urban legend surrounding a video game that was likely never made. Television episodes that traumatized 80s kids.
Episode 201 kicks off summer with Gen-X nostalgia to keep you entertained while soaking in the sun.
It begins by scaring you out of the water as we look back at the classic movie Jaws for its 50th anniversary. A killer shark stalks beachgoers and, in doing so, creates the 'summer blockbuster' movie. We do a deep dive into the origins of the film and what makes it stand the test of time so well.
We go way back in the day and down a rabbit hole as we look for the origins of a lesser-known 80s urban legend. Polybius was a video game that was said to cause mental and physical issues for its players, but did it exist at all? That is the question that we try to find the answer to.
Childhood trauma is on the menu in this week's Top 5. Sitcoms are supposed to make us laugh. In the 1980s and 1990s, though every now and then they terrified us. These were the 'very special' television episodes that tackled more serious issues. We will go through some and open up old wounds.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the first single released by the legendary Stevie Wonder.
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The podcast turns the big 2-0-0! The 200th episode is filled with memories, moments, and nostalgia that has been chosen by the listeners over on Patreon.
It has been a whirlwind of nearly 5 years creating, recording, researching, and editing 200 shows. I am so grateful to all of you who have listened to and supported the podcast. There is no end in sight, so what's on Episode 200?
The show kicks off with a deep dive into the show that changed MTV forever, The Real World. The popular reality show kick-started the 90s and ultimately changed the way MTV perceived itself as a television channel.
Do you have grill skills? If not, you're in luck because we are going to look at a classically cheesy Wendy's employee training video from 1989 appropriately titled 'Grill Skill.' Singing burger patties, spatulas as guitars, dancing and rapping employees, and Dave Thomas! You will laugh, and maybe learn a new skill.
Me v. AI Top 5 returns with a hotly contested debate. Which are the most hated cartoons ever? I have my picks and Chat GPT has its, which will be read of course by Bonzi Buddy.
There is as always a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the very first rollercoaster.
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Relive a historic basketball rivalry. Learn the story of the first video rental store. Recoil at some weird bubble gum flavors.
Episode 199 is the final stop before the big Listener's Choice show but there's plenty of nostalgia to be had.
It all begins with the beginning of the video rental store. It was at one point a gigantic industry before falling to streaming, but it had to start somewhere. We will look at how the first video store came to be and some of the original players in the world of rentals.
There have been many amazing rivalries between teams in all sports. Few had the impact of the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers battles in the 1980s. Bird and Magic, Boston and L.A., it was a wonderful time to be a fan. We will look at what made it special.
Peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, fruit, these are all classic favorite bubblegum flavors. This week's Top 5 will not be featuring beloved classics. Instead we will look at some of the weirdest and in some cases grossest bubblegum flavors there have been.
There will be a new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the crazy but true story of a player who fell asleep on the field during a baseball game.
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The anniversary of a beloved 1980s film. The debut of a game-changing cable channel. Some fast food favorites we wish were back full-time.
Episode 198 celebrates the unofficial start of summer by bringing the warm and fuzzy nostalgia.
It all starts off with the 40th anniversary of a staple of 1980s kids, The Goonies. A fun story, relatable characters, a unique setting, and infinitely quotable lines, this film was a rite of passage for so many who grew up back then. We will do a deep dive into why it's still so popular.
Children's television changed forever in 1983 with the launch of the Disney Channel. Chock full of the classic cartoons and films kids knew of the channel, also introduced many new shows that became staples of the daily lives of 80s and 90s kids. We'll dust off our Mickey Mouse ears and reminisce about Disney's leap into cable.
Some fast food items come and go with few batting an eye. On this week's Top 5 we're going to go in the opposite direction. We will examine some discontinued fast food items that were popular, some of which occasionally make a return to tease us momentarily.
There is as always a new This Week In History and Time Capsule that seeks to answer the question: What exactly was Betamax?
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This week we're gonna party like it's 1999!
Episode 197 is all about what was going on in the world of pop culture in the year 1999. Music, television, weird news stories, and more will be brought to you in this show.
It begins with a look back at the world of television in 1999. New shows(Family Guy), hit shows(Friends), underrated gems(Freaks and Geeks), and more. There is also a look at the overall landscape of the industry as a whole.
We go way back in the day for a deep dive into music in 1999. The return of pop, new teen idols, the end of Woodstock, the rise of digital music, and so much more.
This week's Top 5 is chock full of weird and wacky news stories from the year. Chimp show protests, geese v. rollercoasters, and the Y2K panic are included.
There is of course a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around what made a Cape Cod summer special back then.
This entire episode is a celebration of the birthday of my oldest niece, Kaleigh. I hope that you enjoy it!
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What was the cutting-edge technology of the 1970s? What was it like to go to the movies in 1985? What are some of the biggest animated television show fails?
Episode 196 answers all of these questions.
🛸 What Was High-Tech in the 1970s?
Think the '70s were all shag carpets and disco? Think again. We're digging into the cutting-edge innovations of the decade—from futuristic toys and game-changing electronics to major breakthroughs in medicine and transportation.
🎬 Going to the Movies in 1985
What was it really like to hit the theaters 40 years ago? We’re throwing it back to sticky floors, giant soda cups, and a year of unforgettable (and sometimes baffling) #1 box office hits. Blockbusters, bombs, and everything in between—get ready for a cinematic time warp.
📺 Top 5 Animated TV Show Fails
Not every cartoon can be a classic. This week’s Top 5 counts down the biggest animated misfires to ever hit the airwaves. These short-lived flops might make you say, “Wait… that was real?”
🌋 This Week in History & Time Capsule – We revisit the explosive 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, one of the most powerful natural disasters in U.S. history.
📢 Listener’s Choice is Coming!
Episode 200 is around the corner! Don’t forget to cast your vote in our Listener’s Choice poll—open to all Patreon members, free or paid.
Hit play and let the nostalgia take over! 🚀
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The anniversary of a horror movie classic. 1980s boys' obsession with Transformers. Some of the most pointless features from 1990s internet.
Episode 195 brings the buffet when it comes to Gen-X nostalgia.
It kicks off with a look back 45 years to the debut of the slasher movie staple Friday the 13th. Dubbed the scariest movie ever before a script was even written this classic spawned countless sequels and eventually one of horror's most enduring villains, Jason Voorhees.
We go way back in the day to a favorite of mine and countless other 1980s boys, Transformers. Robots in disguise these toys were a massive success and led to tv shows, movies, and a spot in the zeitgeist of several generations.
The internet changed the world as we know it. For all of the good that it has brought there has also been some downright pointless. This week's Top 5 will look back to some of the most useless internet features from the 1990s.
There is as always a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the ill-fated westward journey of the Donner Party.
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The differences between Grunge and Goth culture in the 1990s. Some food items or mascots that had their own video games. A few of the teen idols and queens of the 1960s.
Episode 194 gives you your weekly dose of the Gen-X nostalgia buffet!
We kick things off by comparing and contrasting two subcultures that 90s high schoolers might have known or might have been. Grunge and Goth seemed similar but how similar were they really? We'll dive deep into both of them, including what it was like as a Grunge kid in high school in the 90s.
Some strange subjects end up as video games. We go way back in the day to look at food mascots and food items that were turned into video games. There are also a few scrapped ones that you have to hear to believe.
This week's Top 5 is all about teen idols and teen queens of the 1960s. These were the celebrities that the youth of America gravitated toward. How did their careers turnout though?
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The movie Up in real life? After school specials that taught and traumatized? Some briefly famous people from the 1970s?
Episode 193 of the podcast dives into all of that Gen-X nostalgia.
It kicks off with a look back at ABC's After School Specials. These hour-long films shared life lessons with kids from the 1970s through the 1990s. We do a deep dive into these TV shows from their purpose to some of the most well-known episodes.
The movie Up is an engaging and exciting animated film about a man who uses balloons to float his house away. Something like that is fiction, right? Yes and no. It wasn't a house that balloons took away. It was a man in a lawn chair. We go way back in the day to 1982 and discuss the incredible but true story of Lawn Chair Larry.
15 minutes of fame sometimes is just long enough. This week's Top 5 looks at some people who had their brush with fame in the 1970s and then virtually disappeared. Athletes, actors, musicians, and more. Do you remember these briefly famous people?
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule that looks back at the end of Lou Gehrig's streak of consecutive games played in baseball.
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Tell me doctor, where are we going this time? Is it the 50s, or 1999? No, it's 1985.
Episode 192 is about the year 1985 in pop culture. This new style of show will be introduced periodically. In the future, it will include looks at years from 1960 to 2005.
We kick it off with a deep dive into the world of television in 1985. New shows, the most popular shows, the weirdest shows (hello, Small Wonder). Also an overall lay of the land in the industry.
We go way back in the day and look at the music landscape in 1985. New artists making their debut, the rise of MTV and music videos, new tech and sounds and so much more.
The Top 5 crosses over to the other side as we look at the weirdest and funniest news stories from the year. Watching television while your house burns down around you?
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The revolving fad that was troll dolls. Donald Duck and math meet in an educational short film. Some telephone companies who can no longer take your calls.
Episode 191 gives you your weekly dose of Gen-X nostalgia with all of this and more!
Many fads come and go. However it takes a special fad to come and go repeatedly over decades. That is what makes troll dolls different. Cute, creepy, bizarre, these and other adjectives could be used to describe the spiky haired toys. What made troll dolls popular? Why did they fade away and return so often? We do a deep dive into them this week.
Can a beloved Disney character make learning about math palatable? We go way back in the day to watch the 1959 educational short film Donald Duck In Mathmagic Land. It is filled with laughs, music, billiards, a few yawns, and way too many pentagrams. We'll give it a good old review.
If you are told this week to call someone who cares unfortunately you won't be able to use any of these telephone companies. The Top 5 looks at defunct phone companies from over the decades. Did you pay bills to any of these?
There is as always a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the debut of the groundbreaking sketch comedy show In Living Color.
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The battle between Hair Metal and Grunge. The effect of Garfield on my childhood. Some passing fads of the 1960s.
Episode 190 is filled with fun old school nostalgia to help you feel young again, briefly.
It starts with a look at the rise and pop culture relevance of Garfield the cat. From his humble beginnings as a fat, lazy orange cat in a comic strip to television, movies, and gobs of merch, Garfield has been making childhoods, including mine, better since 1978.
We go way back in the day to look at a clash of styles. The battle for supremacy between hair metal and grunge music. One dominated the late 80s with screeching arena rock and unique looks. The other burst onto the scene in the early 90s, unpolished and raw. Which one won?
A brand new Top 5 will showcase some 1960s passing fads. These things were briefly popular and ultimately flamed out. Clothing, hair styles, toys, odd inventions, they're all here, and a few were directly impacted by The Beatles.
There is new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the last time Halley's Comet passed by the Earth.
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Some forgotten 1990s cereals. Household products that came and went in a flash. Sega video games that had people shaking their heads.
Episode 189 is filled with nostalgia and that's no April Fools joke.
⚡ Blink and You’ll Miss It: Retro Edition #4 – From cleaning products to gadgets, we’re breaking down six household items that arrived with a bang… and disappeared just as fast. Did you ever own (or even remember) these short-lived creations?
🥣 Lost Cereals of the 1990s – The ‘90s gave us some legendary cereals… but we’re not talking about those. Instead, we’re diving into the forgotten breakfast bowls that had their moment before vanishing from grocery store shelves. Which of these would you bring back?
🎮 The Weirdest Sega Games Ever Made – Some of these sound like April Fools jokes—but they were real. This week’s Top 5 looks at Sega games that had players scratching their heads. Did you ever play these bizarre titles?
🕰️ This Week in History & Time Capsule – A look back at a notorious April Fools prank that once fooled an entire Boston TV audience.
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Some of the worst TV shows of the 70s. The brief return of 3-D movies in the 80s. Some great Made-for-TV movies.
Episode 188 of the podcast celebrates spring with a colorful menagerie of nostalgia in bloom.
It all begins with a look back at the relatively brief and somewhat unspectacular return of 3-D movies in the 1980s. Nostalgia is a powerful emotion and memories of the 1950s 3-D films prompted a comeback. Some films were alright. Some were downright awful. In the end, it was a short return and we will do a deep dive into 3-D.
We go way back in the day to find some of the biggest television show failures of the 1970s. These run the gamut of flops from established names, budgetary disasters, spin-off sadness, and insane ideas. We'll look at all of them.
Made-for-TV movies are a bit of a relic of a bygone era. For we who grew up in the 70s, 80s, and 90s we remember them well. This week's Top 5 will look at some of the best Made for TV movies ever. Did you watch any of these when they first aired?
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The 20th anniversary of the debut of The Office. Some of the man music video shows of the 1980s. A few of the strangest musical collaborations ever.
Episode 187 of the podcast opens up the buffet of nostalgia and pop culture in time for the first of spring.
Very few shows have had the kind of impact that The Office has. Countless memorable episodes, characters, and quotes are just the beginning. Michael, Jim, Pam, Dwight, Angela, Andy, and all of the rest will be there as we do a deep dive in celebration of The Office's 20th anniversary. Office Theme in the segment by MasterofTrainz on SoundCloud.
The 1980s saw the dawning of MTV. Videos became an important part of music as a whole. Luckily if you grew up then there were plenty of choices of where to watch music videos. We go way back in the day to look at some of the music video television shows of the 80s.
Some musical collaborations go together like peanut butter and jelly. On this week's Top 5, we will look at ones that went together more like peanut butter and sardines. These are some of the oddest musical collaborations ever.
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Spring is on the way, but the nostalgia is already in full bloom! Episode 186 takes you on a wild ride—from a windswept island to the world of low-budget cinema and the unforgettable sound of the ‘80s.
📸 A Winter Adventure in Nantucket – The newest Dedication to the Craft photography segment takes me back to a gray and moody day on Nantucket in 2014. Remote landscapes, unexpected wildlife encounters, sandy drives, and a tragic beer spill—it’s all here, along with some photography tips!
🎬 What Exactly Is a B-Movie? – Cheesy? Campy? Low-budget? Sometimes brilliant? We break down the wild and weird world of B-Movies—what they are, why they exist, and why some have become cult classics. This is just the beginning of our deep dive into the world of B-Movies!
🎶 Top 5 Songs & Videos That Scream 1980s – Some songs could only exist in the ‘80s. We’re counting down the tracks and music videos that define the decade—big hair, neon lights, and all. Did your favorite make the cut?
🕰️ This Week in History & Time Capsule – A tribute to the birth of an action movie legend: Chuck Norris.
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Episode 185 helps March roar in with a blast of nostalgia, from '90s party vibes to long-lost professions!
🎬 House Party Turns 35! – One of the best teen comedies of the ‘90s is officially middle-aged. We’re throwing it back to Kid ‘n Play, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, legendary dance moves, and quotable lines. Plus, I’ll share a personal house party story that could’ve been its own movie.
🥖 Poppin’ Fresh: The Doughboy & His Lost Restaurant – He’s been giggling his way through Pillsbury ads for 60+ years, but did you know Poppin’ Fresh once had his own restaurant? We uncover the surprising history of Poppin’ Fresh Pies—and what happened to it.
🛠️ Jobs That Time Forgot – Ever applied to be a lector? A scissors grinder? No? That’s because these jobs disappeared long ago. This week’s Top 5 spotlights careers from a century ago that no longer exist—some of which were way cooler than they sound.
🏀 This Week in History & Time Capsule – The night Wilt Chamberlain did the unthinkable and scored 100 points in a single basketball game.
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The last full month of winter is almost over, but we’ve got plenty of nostalgia to keep you warm! Episode 184 brings back childhood chills, cardboard heartbreak, and the flavors of restaurants we wish never closed.
📖 Bunnicula: The Vampire Bunny That Bit Into Our Imaginations – A bloodsucking rabbit? The Bunnicula series had just the right mix of humor and horror to captivate Gen Xers and older Millennials. We’ll revisit this beloved (and slightly spooky) children’s classic.
⚾ Overhyped '90s Athletes Who Ruined My Baseball Card Collection – If you grew up in the '90s, you probably got burned by the hype train. We’re looking at the athletes who were supposed to be legends but left collectors (and fans) disappointed. Were any of these guys in your stash?
🍽️ The Rise and Fall of Casual Dining Chains – Some places seemed like they'd be around forever… but then they vanished. This week’s Top 5 covers some of the most missed discontinued restaurant chains. The twist? A few might be making a comeback!
🕰️ This Week in History & Time Capsule – A jazz-infused journey back to the very first jazz records and how they changed music forever.
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The Valentine's chocolates are gone, but the sweet nostalgia is just getting started! Episode 183 takes you on a trip back to the sights, smells, and flavors of the past:
✨ Sniffing Out the '80s – Remember the thrill of scratch-and-sniff stickers? From pizza-scented rewards to bizarre fragrances, no one asked for, we uncover the history behind this smelly sensation that had '80s kids obsessed.
🎮 The Weirdest Gameboy Games Ever – Monkey boxing? A game controlled by a sewing machine? Yeti chefs? We’re digging deep to find the strangest, rarest, and most ridiculous Gameboy titles ever made.
🍬 Bubble Gums We Wish Weren’t Gone – From powdery classics to flavor-packed icons, we count down five bubble gums that deserved a longer chew. Did your favorite make the list?
🕰️ This Week in History & Time Capsule – A look back at the legendary first superhero, The Phantom, and the mark he left on pop culture.
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I want to be like Mike. I don't want to be like Buster Sales. I also don't want to include any of these love songs on my playlists.
Episode 182 celebrates Valentine's Day in a roundabout way.
It begins with a birthday celebration of the greatest basketball player ever, and pop culture icon, Michael Jordan. A dominant champion who changed the game of basketball. A hugely influential athlete in terms of his endorsement prowess. MJ was one of the world's most well-known faces in the 1980s and 1990s. We'll do a deep dive into his impact.
We used to make it a Blockbuster night all throughout the 1990s. It was not due to this wacky employee training video. This week we go back in the day to look, laugh, and cringe, at a weird Blockbuster Video training tape from 1990. It is led by perhaps the most obnoxious character ever, Buster Sales.
The Top 5 will share some of the worst love songs ever. These are probably not the ones you want on your Spotify playlist if you want a romantic evening. Muskrats, Meatloaf, and Bubblegum galore.
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Two shopping-based game shows? Weird but true news stories from the 1960s? Laughable 1980s music fails?
Episode 181 kicks off the month of love with some nostalgia sweeter than candy hearts.
It all starts with a look back to the strangeness of the past. Weird but true news stories from the 1960s are on the docket. From innocent to malicious, from dirty to downright crazy, these stories all seem like they couldn't be true, but oh they are.
Shopping can be a contact sport, just ask people during Black Friday sales. However, we go way back in the day to look at a pair of shopping-based game shows. Supermarket Sweep and Shop Til You Drop both carved a niche in the 1990s. Fast-paced, fun, frantic, these words can all describe these shows.
The 1980s were a great decade for music. Judging by this week's Top 5 some might disagree. We will look back at some of the biggest music failures of the 80s. From albums to videos to musicals that shouldn't have existed. It's all here.
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What were some of the most bizarre 900 numbers of the 1980s and 1990s? How in the world did crash test dummies become celebrities? What are some infamous banned drinks?
Episode 180 answers those questions with a heavy prescription of nostalgia.
It begins with the story behind the crash test dummies. No, not the 1990s alternative band. We look at how a safety measuring tool became a beloved part of 1980s pop culture. You will learn a lot from these dummies.
We go way back in the day and dive into some of the weirdest 900 numbers of the 1980s and 1990s. In a time where it seemed like every celebrity, musician, and cartoon character had their own hotline these are the ones that really make you shake your head and laugh.
This week's Top 5 showcases banned drinks. These were at one point popular but have since been removed from shelves or so drastically altered that they don't resemble what people knew.
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The return of Me v. AI Top 5. Some of the cutting-edge technology from the 1960s. Fun times playing Vegas Dream for the NES.
Episode 179 packs so much nostalgia that it might end up spilling over the sides.
It begins with a trip back over half a century. Long before smartphones, 8K televisions, and 3D printing technology was far different. We take a look back to the 1960s to some of the technology that was cutting edge at the time. You might be surprised at what was on the world's radar back then.
Vegas Dream for the Nintendo Entertainment System might not have been a runaway hit but it was a lot of kids introduction into the glitzy world of casinos. For me, the game reminds me of my Nana. For the rest of you, it might be a mash-up of high rollers, robbers, and falling chandeliers?
It is the return of Me v. AI Top 5. I battle it out with ChatGPT over the best 1990s television show themes. For the first time, there is an actual AI superstar to read out ChatGPT's answers, although not the one I intended.
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A campy 1980s anti-shoplifting short film. The revolutionary Nautilus fitness equipment. Some of the best debut songs ever.
Episode 178 brings the heat of nostalgia for the cold days of winter.
New Year, New You...old equipment? We kick off with a look back at the creation of a fitness revolution. The Nautilus brand of exercise machines set the standard for all others to follow. Though primitive by today's standards the original machines of half a century ago are nonetheless highly influential.
Shoplifting is the scourge of all business owners. Apparently never more so than in the early 1980s when everyone was a thief. We go way back in the day to review an anti-shoplifting educational short film. Shoplifters: The Criminal Hordes shows some of the wacky but real ways people would steal and some of the ways to combat it.
Every legend started somewhere. This week's Top 5 features some of the greatest debut songs ever. These are the songs that kickstarted some of the most important careers in music history.
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A look back at 1995 the year in music. What in the world was The Noid? Some of the early fails of the FOX television network.
Episode 177 helps light a fire of nostalgia during the dark days of winter.
The show kicks off with a killer guitar riff and thumping bass line as we look at 1995 the year in music. This is the first of two parts. It covers January - June 1995. The rest of the year will be covered in July.
The 1980s were filled with unique and sometimes downright weird product mascots. Perhaps none exemplified those descriptions like The Noid. A creation of Domino's Pizza the Noid was meant to shine a positive light on the pizza chain's quality and delivery service. Did it work? We'll do a deep dive.
Although it seems like forever the FOX television network has been around for less than four decades. Those initial years of the late 1980s were filled with growing pains. This week's Top 5 takes a look at some of the biggest show failures of the FOX network in the 1980s. Married with Children and The Simpsons are NOT on this list.
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Some pop culture anniversaries in 2025 to make you feel old. How Raffi has remained relevant for nearly 50 years. A few of the biggest product fails of the 1960s.
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025!
Episode 176 starts the year off with a large serving of nostalgia. We look at the new year as a whole by going over some pop culture events with milestone anniversaries this year. Did you know Back to the Future is turning 40?
Remaining relevant and popular in any form of media is a difficult task. Some burn out quickly while others never even get their 15 minutes of fame. Then there's Raffi. The beloved troubadour of children's music has remained influential for nearly half a century. How did he do it?
Product failures are always a good source of laughter and confusion. This week's Top 5 is going to look at some of the biggest product failures of the 1960s. A car that is also a boat?!
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Happy Holidays to all!
Episode 175 is a special bonus show to be found under your tree on Christmas morning.
It has been the best year yet for the podcast and this episode will review the year that was. This includes a countdown of my own picks for my Top 10 favorite segments of 2024.
We also will take a look ahead to 2025 with a bit of a preview of segments to come and a few possibilities on the horizon.
Most of all this episode serves as a thank you to all who have been tuning in and who helped to make 2024 the best year yet for this podcast.
Thank you all so very much. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Hitting all of the feels with beloved holiday commercials. The wild hype and ultimate failure of LaserDisc. Some strange advertising mascots that starred in their own comic books.
Episode 174 is like sitting beside a crackling fire with a cup of hot cocoa, only in podcast form.
It begins with commercials. You've heard of The Twelve Days of Christmas? Well, this is twelve of the most iconic and beloved holiday ads of all-time. They might promote beer, soda, candy, and more, but they are chock full of warm and fuzzy nostalgia.
Some technology changes the world, like radio, television, and the Internet. Other technology comes in with hype and departs a failure. We go way Back In the Day to look at the history of LaserDisc. It promised to change the landscape of visual media and ended up a footnote in the technological trash bin. But why?
X-Men, Superman, and Batman these are not. In a new Top 5, we look at some strange and often hilarious advertising mascots that graced their own comic books. An added bonus is the DC/Marvel crossover that could still happen someday.
This Week In History and Time Capsule will be centered around the debut of The Simpsons television show 35 years ago!
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Let's go back to the mall!
In Episode 173 we are traveling back inside the hallowed halls of the indoor shopping mall.
Back in Episode 129, we looked at some of the popular, beloved, and maybe some lesser-known mall stores that attracted customers, or perhaps at least hordes of wandering mall rats during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Well, now we're back for Part 2!
A visit to the mall was always a special and exciting time back in the day. Although the indoor mall is still a popular destination today, its heyday was definitely the '70s through the '90s.
You didn't need much money as the 'mall rat' identity only required you to be inside a mall hanging out with friends. Kids of the day could spend hours sitting on benches or wandering the corridors looking into some of the stores that will be mentioned this week.
How many of these stores did you spend hard-earned money at?
If you think any of your favorites have been left out, listen to Episode 129, maybe they're over there!
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The dawning of home shopping. The original 'smart' toy. Some of the most hated video games ever.
The Holiday season is upon us and the podcast has some fun nostalgia gift-wrapped for you.
Episode 172 kicks off with a look back at the beginnings of home shopping. From its accidental roots to becoming a staple of the 1980s home shopping redefined consumer spending habits.
Today everything is 'smart.' Smartphones, smart watches, smart devices that control every aspect of your home. However, as we go way Back In the Day there had to be a first. We are going to look back at the original smart toy. 2-XL was an educational robot that made its debut in the late 1970s. How did it change the world?
There are plenty of video games that end up being unpopular. It takes a special kind of failure for a game to be downright hated. A new Top 5 is going to look at some of the most hated video games ever made. Whether unfinished, too difficult, or unbelievably offensive, there are no winners here.
A brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule will look back at the dawning of the California Gold Rush and how it changed America.
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A training video on how to sell Crystal Pepsi. The rise and fall of Tupperware. Some more weird old Thanksgiving recipes.
Episode 171 will stuff you full of nostalgia and even provide some leftovers.
It begins with the story of the rise and fall of the iconic brand Tupperware. For decades it has been synonymous with food storage. However today Tupperware is at a crossroads. Whether they survive or fade into the past we'll look at the impact of the brand this week.
One product that came in with an explosion and quickly faded away was Crystal Pepsi. Once hailed as the soda of the future it ended up becoming a punchline for failure. We go back to the beginning though as we review an employee training video about selling and marketing Crystal Pepsi. This video will make you think of what might have been in between loud laughter.
Hopefully, you will not see these foods on your table this year. A new Top 5 will showcase more weird old Thanksgiving recipes. These range from odd to unique to just plain gross. The first weird recipe countdown is in Episode 94.
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The 40th Birthday of the man of your dreams Freddy Krueger. Get a refresher course with some classic 1970s educational children's television shows. What were the top-selling movie soundtracks of the 1990s?
Episode 170 gets you warm and fuzzy with nostalgia as the weather gets cooler.
It begins with the 40th anniversary of Wes Craven's A Nightmare On Elm Street. From its roots based in reality, to how it forever changed the horror genre we take a deep look at the franchise and its leading man Freddy Krueger
Seventies kids rejoice! We go way Back In the Day to rediscover some classic 1970s educational children's television shows. Some of these transcended the decade while others definitely seem dated when looking back. We'll cover all of that ground.
This week it will be a Top 10 instead of a Top 5. We're going to look at the top-selling 1990s movie soundtracks. Many of these were likely on heavy rotation in your Sony Discman but how many of the movies themselves were big hits?
Over the decades thousands upon thousands of stunts have taken place in motion pictures. There had to be a first though. A new This Week In History and Time Capsule are centered around the first big movie stunt.
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The 4th anniversary of the podcast! The birthday of the podcast host! A new podcast logo! There is so much to celebrate!
Episode 169 starts off Year Four of the podcast with loads of fun nostalgia.
It begins with the 3rd installment of Blink & You'll Miss It Retro. This time we will look at toys that were here and gone quickly. Some you might remember, others might be totally new to you, but one thing is for sure, they all did not last very long.
We go way Back In the Day for a heavy dose of humor and weirdness as we do a deep dive into the legend of tabloid newspapers that was Weekly World News. Bat Boy? Elvis is alive? Aliens and Bigfoot are everywhere? What other insane stories were in the pages of this staple of the checkout racks of the grocery store?
It's a special Top 5 this week as we go over the best songs that were #1 on my actual birth date. Luckily when you get to be my age there are plenty of songs to choose from. Which ones made the list?
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The story of America's first serial killer. Some of the best songs for your Halloween playlist. A few beloved 1970s board games.
Episode 168 of the podcast is several different shades of spooky.
It begins with the story of H.H. Holmes. He is the man widely considered to be America's first serial killer. His 'murder castle' is the stuff of nightmares and his actions sadly likely inspired countless murderous imitators.
Family fun nights in the 1970s could be as terrifying as any scary movie. We go way Back In the Day to look at some of the beloved board games that tried to make those Fridays around the dining room table a little less awful.
Throwing a Halloween party? Well this week's Top 5 is going to set up the playlist for you. We will look at creepy songs that are perfect for Spooky Season. Haunting lyrics, hidden meanings, odd backstories, they're all here.
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The birthday of the King of the Monsters. The breaking of one of sports' most infamous 'curses.' Some chilling 1990s urban legends.
Episode 167 of the podcast rampages through spooky nostalgia like a towering kaiju.
It begins with a trip back 20 years and a moment that will live in New England sports lore forever. For decades the Curse of the Bambino haunted the Boston Red Sox and its fans. In 2004 the curse was finally broken and the Red Sox became World Series champions. We'll look back at that 86-year journey.
Generations of people grew up on Godzilla the King of the Monsters. This week the beloved and also feared creature turns 70. We go way Back In the Day to look at the inspiration for the creation of Godzilla, what went into the original film, and the overall impact of the monster.
Whether plausible or total fantasy there is no doubting that this week's Top 5 is filled with spooky urban legends. We will look back at some 1990s urban legends that filled people with fear, but it will not include the actual Urban Legend movie from 1998.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule focused on Black Thursday the catalyst for the Stock Market Crash of 1929 that started the Great Depression.
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What were some of the most infamous New England mental asylums? What was Halloween safety like in 1977? What about horror movies made into video games?
Scares come in all shapes and sizes on Episode 166 of the podcast.
Spooky Season doesn't get more terrifying than the reality of mental hospitals in the 19th and 20th centuries. We look at a handful of the most notorious asylums from New England. Some of these are long gone, some have decaying remains you can visit.
Trick or Treating in the 2020s is far different than it was in the 1970s. This becomes apparent as we go way Back In the Day and review a Halloween safety short film from 1977. What surprised you most about this film?
Just because a horror movie is a classic does not necessarily mean it will translate well to the video game realm. This new Top 5 looks at some scary bad, and a few scary good, video games developed from classic horror movies.
The new This Week In History and Time Capsule are far less spooky as we look back at the publication of the children's book classic Winnie the Pooh.
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A pet bat? A look into the mind of a convicted serial killer? Some of the best horror movies of the 1990s?
Episode 165 of the podcast is scary good.
It kicks off with a terrifying look into the mind of a serial killer. Hadden Clark is a name longtime listeners might be familiar with due to his connection to the Lady of the Dunes documentary. However, he is in his own right a twisted individual. We take a look at his own life story, with part of it being in his own words.
Things get much lighter as we go way Back In the Day and go over the brief time my family had a bat as a pet. How did Brownie arrive? How did Brownie leave our family? It's all in here.
This week's Top 5 is a solution to the question of what 1990s horror movies you should watch during Spooky Season. We look at some of the best the decade had to offer. How many of these have you seen?
There is as always a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the infamous Black Sox baseball scandal.
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Inside the Hoosac Tunnel aka the 'Bloody Pit.' A look back at the connection between MTV and WWE in the 1980s. The funniest knock-off brand products.
Spooky season kicks off here with Episode 164.
The Hoosac Tunnel in Western Massachusetts is a marvel of 19th-century engineering. It is also one of the most haunted places in the entire state. We take a look at the history of this railway as well as why it is ominously referred to as the 'Bloody Pit.'
Kids of the 1980s very likely watched either MTV, the WWF, or both. We go way Back In the Day to look at the popular and highly profitable Rock 'n' Wrestling connection between the two entertainment behemoths as they were on their way up in the mid-1980s.
Store brand products and knock-off brands can be a good deal. Some of these might be good deals but this week's Top 5 looks at the funniest knock-off products ever.
A fitting This Week In History and Time Capsule for Spooky Season looks at the debut of the monumental horror film Night of the Living Dead.
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The compact disc hits middle age. Wacky fast food fails of the disco era. More sights from a Northern New England road trip.
Episode 163 kicks off autumn by falling into some fun nostalgia.
It begins with Part 2 of a recent 3-day road trip into New Hampshire, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. We'll get into more places that are worth visiting including a spot on my morbid Bucket List. What places might need to be skipped? We'll uncover all of them.
For many Gen-Xers, the compact disc was the definition of high-tech when it came to music media. Now as the CD hits its 40th anniversary we go way Back In the Day to look at how the CD changed music and how consuming music has changed over the decades.
The 1970s were a unique time, with disco music, Pet Rocks, and odd choices by fast food establishments. This week's Top 5 looks at 1970s fast food fails including some by giants of the industry.
The new This Week In History and Time Capsule gets meta as we look back at a time capsule buried in New York City as part of the World's Fair in 1939.
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Details from a breathtaking road trip to Northern New England. 1980s diet and exercise fad fails. Another Top 5 with an AI challenger.
Episode 162 runs the gamut of past, present, and future.
It begins with Part 1 of a recent 3-day road trip into New Hampshire, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. What places are worth visiting? What places might need to be skipped? We'll uncover all of them.
It is common the 'fall into fitness' at this time of year. Whatever you do make sure you don't try any of these 1980s diet and exercise fad fails. Some are harmless. Some are bizarre. Some are downright dangerous. All will be discussed.
This week features the return of Me v. AI Top 5. It will be a battle between man and machine to see what were the best TV shows of the 1990s. Whose list will be better?
Of course, there is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the discovery of Otzi the Iceman.
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A movie so bad my grandmother made us walk out? Passing fads of the 1970s? A remix from the first episode of the podcast?
Episode 161 looks ahead toward the fall while looking back with a heavy dose of nostalgia.
It kicks off with a movie widely considered to be one of the worst of the 1980s. Howard the Duck was a somewhat popular Marvel Comics character so how did he end up as a punchline in the annals of terrible movies? We'll get into that plus the story of how my grandmother and I walked out of the theater during the film.
It's a double-dip of Back In the Day as we not only take a look back at the beginnings of the Nintendo Entertainment System but also back to Episode 1 of the podcast as the NES was a part of the very first show. It's time for a retro remix.
Not everything that is popular stays popular. This week's Top 5 is proof of that as we look at the passing fads of the 1970s. Did you partake in any of these?
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the release of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, the godfather of slasher films.
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Famous and infamous tabloid talk shows. Some of the myths you believed growing up. How school was different in the 1980s.
Episode 160 of the podcast is a trip back in time as kids go back to school.
It begins with some shows that might have been on rotation during school sick days in the 80s. With the recent death of pioneering talk show host Phil Donohue we take a look at his revolutionary show as well as some of the other tabloid-style talk shows that he helped usher in during the 1980s.
Iconic author Edgar Allan Poe said, “Believe nothing you hear and only one half that you see.” This goes double for myths you believed as kids. We go way Back In the Day to discuss some of these myths from the innocent(the moon is chasing the car), to the more ominous(gum stays in your stomach for 7 years).
In honor of Back to School this week's Top 5 looks at some ways that school was different in the 1980s compared to the present day. From technology to fashion, and some actual education, it's all here.
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What was Grunge Culture? What were some of the most memorable commercial jingles of the 1980s? What were some of the most dangerous toys ever made? Whose birthday is the same day as when this podcast drops?
Episode 159 attempts to answer these questions.
It begins with a look at Grunge music. However, this goes far deeper into the culture that surrounded the music. We look at the fashion, the attitude, and of course the music that helped make this a defining experience for many 90s kids.
We go way Back In the Day to share some earworms in the form of 1980s commercial jingles. Many good, a few bad, all memorable. Did you want to be a Toys r Us kid?
Santa would not leave these toys. This week's Top 5 looks at some of the most dangerous toys ever made. Broken ankles? Sharp and heavy objects? Extreme heat? Actual radioactive material? It's all in here.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the massive Krakatoa volcano eruption.
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Fights to the death between clay versions of celebrities? Some of the weirdest but true news stories of the 1970s? My favorite athletes of the 90s? How could so much fun nostalgia be stuffed into one show? Carefully.
Episode 158 starts with news stories from the 1970s that are weird for different reasons. Some are hilarious, some are horrifying, some are so bizarre but one thing they have in common is that they are true.
Back In the Day there was a show that featured clay versions of celebrities fighting to the death. That show was Celebrity Deathmatch and it was fresh, new, and hilarious. We look at why this show was such a popular part of MTV for years and wonder about if it could be made today.
This week's new Top 5 looks at the great decade that was the 1990s and more specifically some of the best (in my opinion) athletes that played then. Your lists will definitely vary.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the story of the birth of the NFL.
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Getting paid full-time to sit at home for 9 months. The brief resurgence of Swing music in the 1990s. The top-ranked 80s movies as chosen by the people.
Episode 157 of the podcast ranges from the unbelievable but true, to the meta nostalgia of nostalgia itself.
It kicks off with Restaurant Storytime 9. In this installment, I tell the tale of being paid full-time to sit at home and not work for 9 months. This was all thanks to one man, Jack Connors. If you don't know who he is don't worry you will get an education here.
Nostalgia is a powerful drug. That which was popular oftentimes comes back around decades later. Such was the case with Swing music. A staple of the American youth in the 1930s and 1940s it faded away with the emergence of Rock & Roll. However, by the 1990s, the country was ready for Swing music Round 2, and we'll go way Back In the Day to look at that brief Swing revival.
The 1980s had more than its fair share of legendary movies. This week the Top 5 is actually a Top 10 as we look, in order, at the top-ranked movies of the decade using a poll on IMDb.com.
As always there is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the birth of Gary Larson the creator of the iconic Far Side comics.
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A sequel to a beloved music festival. The OG of reality TV shows. Some of the weirdest video games Atari could create.
Episode 156 of the podcast will combine the warm and fuzzy with the confusing as we travel through the halls of nostalgia.
It kicks off with a trip back 30 years. The original Woodstock was a seminal moment of the 20th century. The artists who played it became legends and those in attendance will never forget it. Naturally, a sequel was in order, and that came in 1994. How did this spiritual successor to the original do?
Reality television like it or not has been a staple of network programming for over 30 years. Some shows have become iconic while many others were quickly thrown in the trash. There had to be an original though. This week we go way Back In the Day and look at that OG of reality TV, Candid Camera.
In a brand new Top 5 we will delve into the weird as we look at some of the weirdest video games Atari ever created. Not saying these games are necessarily bad, just that the premise behind them makes you wonder what substances the creators might have been on.
A new This Week In History and Time Capsule will showcase the downfall of one of the first television networks, the DuMont Network.
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Memories of visiting local county fairs. The 1970s teach you about bus safety. Some classic 1970s teen movies.
Episode 155 of the podcast is making a pit stop in the swinging 70s.
It all starts with the history and memories of county fairs. On Cape Cod, the Barnstable County Fair has been a summer staple for well over 150 years. What makes a classic county fair? Food? Rides? Music? We'll go into all of it.
Bus safety is hugely important. Children of the 1970s likely remember being scarred by the infamous and somewhat impractical short film ...and Then It Happened. We go way Back In the Day to try to figure out just how every possible bad behavior happened on a single bus ride.
What is considered a 'teen movie' grows and evolves over time. This week's Top 5 takes a look at some of the most well-known 1970s teen movies. Some make sense while others might not fit the typical mold of a teen movie.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the historic Summer Jam music festival in New York in 1973.
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50 years ago in July 1974, Ruth Marie Terry, the woman who would be known as The Lady of the Dunes for most of that time, was murdered and left in the remote dunes of the Province Lands in Provincetown, Massachusetts on Cape Cod.
Longtime listeners of the podcast know of my connection to this case. I wrote a book, Searching for the Lady of the Dunes, which I released in February 2023. I was deeply connected with the Lady of the Dunes documentary produced by Frank Durant.
Before that, I grew up with the story of the Lady of the Dunes living on Cape Cod. I could never have imagined being even a peripheral part of the eventual solution to this infamous case.
As the 50th anniversary of this event has arrived, I wanted to try to give a crash course in all things Lady of the Dunes. For the last year-plus, I have been giving talks about the case, the documentary, and of course my book. This here is a sort of abridged version of what those who come to my speaking engagements hear.
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Don't catch dysentery on the Oregon Trail. What spelled doom for McDonaldland? Some of the most accomplished musicians nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award.
Episode 153 brings all the nostalgia you could possibly want.
The show kicks off with a favorite memory of many school-aged kids of the 1980s and 1990s. Oregon Trail was more than just a fun game that taught kids to avoid dysentery and to watch out for broken wagon wheels on the prairie. It was an educational game that helped teach critical thinking and encourage social interaction. We will take a deeper look at this classic game.
Years ago fast food restaurants catered toward the younger generation with colorful characters and bright cheery facades of their buildings. No establishment epitomized this as much as McDonald's. In the 1970s they revolutionized the way fast food was sold with their unique, and a bit trippy, McDonaldland. Then slowly it faded away. We go way Back In the Day to look at the events that led to the demise of McDonaldland.
Even the greatest of the great can have off days or perceived off days. In the new Top 5 we will look at some of the most beloved and accomplished musical acts ever, who also just happened to have been nominated for a Razzie Award for Worst Song.
There is also a new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the first official Tom and Jerry cartoon.
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The anniversary of the OG of found-footage movies, Blair Witch Project. The trailblazing but ultimately failed attempt of the Sega Channel. The best As-Seen-On-TV products.
Episode 152 is like an infomercial for nostalgia.
We start with the ingenious trauma caused by the Blair Witch Project. 25 years ago this groundbreaking film expertly blurred the ones between fiction and reality with its guerilla marketing campaign. Take a terrifying trip back to 1999.
Long before streaming video games a staple of the gaming industry took a risk. The Sega Channel was the definition of ahead of its time. We go way Back In the Day to find out more about the trails it blazed and also why it ended up failing.
We've heard the worst, we've heard the funniest, this week's Top 5 features the best As-Seen-On-TV products. Did you own any of these?
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the infamous Disco Demolition Night in Major League Baseball.
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A look back at the second half of 1994's year in music. Some beloved children's clothing brands of the 1980s. Iconic ice cream truck treats.
Episode 151 of the podcast is diving headlong into the Fourth of July weekend with boatloads of nostalgia.
It starts with a look at how we dressed in the 1980s. Several quintessential brands adorned countless children of the 80s. We're going to delve into some classic children's clothing brands from the time. Styles have changed since then but some of those brands still exist. Did you wear any of them?
We go way Back In the Day picking up where we left off in Episode 130. We look back at 1994 the year in music, part 2, July through December. There were countless major events, albums, and songs that influenced the scene then and to this day. Do you remember any of these?
To beat the summer heat, the Top 5 will share some of the iconic treats sold by ice cream trucks. Sure you can get most of them today in the supermarket, but where's the magic in that?
There's also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule focused on the very first television station ever.
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It's Listener's Choice as we celebrate 150 episodes of the podcast!
All that is a part of this week's show was chosen by you, the listeners.
Episode 150 kicks off with a new edition of the vintage employee training videos segment. This time we are going all the way back to 1988 to find out what goes into making pizzas at Pizza Hut. Special drinking game: Have a drink every time someone says their slogan from the time 'Makin' It Great.'
Long before playlists, mix cd's, or even mixtapes, there was a way to listen to multiple popular songs on the same piece of media. In the 1970s and 1980s compilation albums were the in thing and the company that brought them to you was K-Tel Records. We go way Back In the Day to reminisce about the innovative K-Tel compilations.
This week's Top 5 is sure to make you hungry. So many cereals, so few mornings. Though some cereals have become synonymous with breakfast over the last century even more have come along and faded away just as quickly. We will be looking at some of the discontinued cereals that might be due for a comeback.
Of course, there is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the groundbreaking 1994 digital music download event featuring Aerosmith and CompuServe.
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The brief time when Boston had it's own music television station. The financial catastrophe of the bursting of the dot-com bubble. The highest-rated television show episodes ever.
Episode 149 of the podcast turns up the heat with nostalgia as summer kicks off.
As MTV was conquering cable television in the early 1980s a Boston-based radio personality thought it would be a good idea to create a local music television station for young people that did not have cable access. The year was 1985. The station was V66. We kick off the show by looking back at this brief but fondly remembered channel.
For a short while it felt like everything in the dot-com world was golden. Sadly that was not the case and as the 21st century began the bubble burst and the landscape of internet business changed forever. We go way Back In the Day to when the Dot-Com Bubble Burst and the effects it had.
This week's Top 5 is actually a Top 10. We'll list the highest-rated television show episodes ever, with a few caveats of course. Did you watch any of these shows?
Of course there will be a new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the first baseball game ever played.
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A pet story that needs to be heard to be believed. The anniversary of the world's most popular Napoleon. Some people who had their 15 minutes of fame in the 1980s.
Episode 148 of the podcast is a crazy collection of nostalgic fun.
We kick the show off with an anniversary. 20 years ago this week a small, low-budget indie flick burst onto the scene. It was insanely quotable and infinitely hilarious. What was it that made this movie so popular? We'll dive into it as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the modern-day classic Napoleon Dynamite.
Many of us grew up with beloved pets in our homes. The host is no different. A liker of dogs but a lover of cats I was blessed to have many incredible animals share their lives with me. However, there was one pet, a cat named Solo, who was the most unique animal to reside in my childhood homes. I will take you way Back In the Day to tell the strange but true story of Solo the Cat.
Artist Andy Warhol popularized the concept of 15 Minutes of Fame. This week's Top 5 is going to shine a spotlight on some such people from the 1980s. We will look back at some of those who became celebrities, maybe even big-time celebrities, but faded away as the 80s drew to a close.
There is as always a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the invention of something known as an Automat(Hint: It has to do with food).
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Could a mascot really tank a fast food franchise? Some of the weirdest jobs ever, including ones you can apply for today. The parody stickers Gen-X kids loved.
Episode 147 starts June off with some fun and unusual nostalgia.
Some advertising mascots become iconic. They seep into the very fabric of our consciousness. Then there's Mr. Delicious. An attempt at an 'adult' mascot for an 'adult' fast food chain, Mr. Delicious was one part ingenious and one part mind-numbingly ridiculous. The fate of Rax Roast Beef depended on its success so we'll dive into just who Mr. Delicious was thanks to a short documentary created by Rax in 1992.
Weird is in the eye of the beholder. When it comes to weird jobs most people's opinions will differ. In this week's Top 5, however, most will agree that these jobs are different from the average 9 to 5. Some are lost to history while others you could actually apply for today.
Gen-X kids likely have fond memories of collecting and sharing Wacky Packages stickers. For those unfamiliar they were, and still are, well-crafted parodies of popular products. We're going to go way Back In the Day to reminisce about Wacky Packages and just what made them so popular with '70s and '80s kids.
There will be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the retirement of the Great Bambino, the Sultan of Swat, 20th-century icon Babe Ruth.
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A new battle for supremacy with AI. A time before bloopers and practical jokes went viral. TV shows that were here and gone in the blink of an eye.
Episode 146 ushers in the unofficial start of summer with plenty of blistering nostalgia.
It kicks off with the return of Blink & You'll Miss It Retro. In this installment, we look at a six-pack of television shows that were here and gone before you knew they had arrived. Included is a pretty good rant on what is considered one of the worst shows ever made.
We go way Back In the Day to the time before fails were viral sensations. In the 1980s television shows dedicated to mistakes and mishaps of celebrities were brand new. We will look back at an originator, TVs Bloopers and Practical Jokes hosted by Dick Clark and Ed McMahon.
It's another battle for supremacy as we return with a Me v. AI Top 5. This time it is a look at underrated cities and towns in New England. Perfect timing for the unofficial kickoff of summer. You can be the judge as to who has better picks between your host and ChatGPT.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the very last Ford Model T automobile to roll off the assembly line.
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Sharpening young minds with some 1980s kids' television shows. Melting young minds in the 80s with Tetris. Some television channels that are no longer around.
Episode 145 rings in summer (unofficially) as Memorial Day Weekend approaches.
The show kicks off with some of the shows that helped teach the youth of the 1980s. Spanning math, science, and overall basic skills there was no shortage of classic TV shows that glued Gen-X kids to the screen. We're going to look at some of the beloved educational children's shows of the 1980s. How many of these do you remember watching?
Tetris has been a staple of the video game landscape for 35 years. It is so well known that the mention of its name conjures up both the shapes of the pieces and the earworm music that plays throughout. We're going to go way Back In the Day and do a deep dive into the madness and addiction of Tetris.
Today it seems like new television channels are popping up regularly. For the hundreds of channels that exist it is not always a success getting into the tv market. For this week's Top 5 we're going to go over some of the channels that used to exist but don't anymore. Did you watch any of these defunct television channels?
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule which looks at the creation of the first postcards.
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The 30th anniversary of the movie The Crow. Some amazing diet and exercise fad fails of the 1970s. MTV shows that came and went in the 1980s. The very first McDonald's restaurant.
Episode 144 will super-size your nostalgia cravings.
It kicks off with a look back at the movie The Crow on the week of its 30th anniversary. Marred somewhat by the tragic on-set death of star Brandon Lee this movie is a captivating story with a perfectly 90s soundtrack. We'll look at all of that and more in this segment.
Most people in their lives will struggle with their weight or overall health. Diets and exercise are the cure but can be boring at times. That being said some fitness fads of the past are not recommended for anyone. We go way Back In the Day this week to look at some diet and exercise fads that failed during the 1970s. You won't believe some of these were real.
Not all television shows can be hits. For every show that changes the entertainment landscape, countless fade away into the annals of history. As MTV was developing into a cultural phenomenon it tried many different show types. Some made it big, but on this week's Top 5 we'll look at those MTV shows that came and went in the 1980s.
The brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule will look at the behemoth known as McDonald's as it celebrates the anniversary of the opening of its very first location.
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The beloved Sweet Pickles books. Some forgotten 90s musical acts. The most toxic workplace I've experienced.
Episode 143 of the podcast has a bit of everything.
It begins with the return of a podcast staple, Restaurant Storytime. This 8th installment is a segment 143 episodes in the making. Toxic workplaces are unfortunately all too common. This segment reveals the most toxic place I've been a part of. It might veer off into rant territory at times but it's also packed with laughs. You won't believe your ears at some of the memories this segment evokes.
The mood gets lighter as we go way Back In the Day to a beloved part of many Gen-Xer's childhoods. Sweet Pickles was a series of books featuring animals with unique personalities kids could relate to. It was also a brand that extended into other forms of merchandise. Smart moms know how kids' minds grow!
This week's Top 5 will dive into some forgotten 1990s musical artists who were big during the decade but perhaps have faded with time. Hopefully, this segment will shine a new light back on them.
This Week In History and Time Capsule will be centered around a barrier once thought to be beyond the human body, the sub-4 minute mile.
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Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the iconic comedy group The Three Stooges. An educational short film about life in 1800. Some long-forgotten discontinued sodas.
Episode 142 of the podcast covers a lot of ground.
It begins with a look at the Three Stooges and their legacy in comedy as their very first short film Woman Haters debuted 90 years ago this week. Though it is nearly impossible to sum up the impact of Moe, Larry, Curly, and the rest, in one segment, we will at least have some laughs trying.
From the debut of comedy legends to everyday life more than two centuries ago. We will go way Back In the Day in two ways. Not only is there a history lesson about life in 1800, but it is through the lens of life in 1969. This is Had You Lived Then...America In 1800 an educational short film that will make you appreciate the luxuries of the 2020s.
There are some staples of beverage coolers in convenience stores. Some sodas feel like they have been around forever. This week's Top 5 will not be featuring any of those. Instead, we will look at the discontinued sodas over the decades that tried, and ultimately failed, to make a dent in a Coke and Pepsi world.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule which celebrates the birthday of the one and only Jerry Seinfeld.
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Was the Winnebago Man truly the Angriest Man In America? Were any of these board games on your family fun nights in the 1980s? How about some of the forgotten 1970s cartoons?
Episode 141 of the podcast is unique in a few ways. It includes a first, that being a review of a full documentary, The Winnebago Man. Jack Rebney became a viral sensation in the early days of YouTube thanks to his profanity-laden outtakes from a Winnebago commercial shoot in 1989. However, did he deserve the moniker 'the angriest man in America?'
Game nights still exist today. In the 1980s though, before the Internet and the prevalence of video games, a lot of entertainment came from playing board games. We go way Back In the Day to look at a few of the memorable and beloved board games that were released in the 1980s.
Not every cartoon that makes it to television can be a huge success. Some of these come and go and are lost to history. This week's Top 5 looks at forgotten 1970s cartoons. Did you watch any of these?
A new This Week In History and Time Capsule will focus on the wild Paul McCartney death urban legend.
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The rise and fall, and rise again(possibly) of Ames Department Stores. Old school trips to the mall to get professional photos taken. The best-selling Atari 2600 games ever.
Episode 140 returns after a week off filled with fun nostalgia.
It begins with the story of a Northeast staple for decades. Generations of those who grew up in that part of the United States likely have fond memories of shopping at the Ames Department Stores. However the rise of competition like Walmart and Target, along with other issues, eventually spelled the end of Ames. Now there is a possibility that the chain that once was the 4th largest in the country could be making a comeback. We'll cover all of it from the rise, to the fall, to the potential comeback.
In the days before smartphones and digital cameras getting a photograph professionally taken was a chore. At times one had to venture out to an actual portrait studio. Luckily for many that grew up in decades past these types of studios could often be found in the local mall, especially Sears. We go way Back In the Day to reminisce about what it was like getting photos taken at Sears and other studios in the 1980s and beyond.
For Gen-Xers, the Atari 2600 was the first memorable home video game console. It brought many arcade games, and some non-arcade titles, into people's living rooms. But which titles were the most popular? This week's Top 5 will share the best-selling Atari 2600 games ever.
There will also be a new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the first ever 'World Championship' boxing match from the mid-19th century.
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The death of a Gen-X icon 30 years later. Memories of Old Country Buffet plus tips on how to be a meat carver. Some heavy-hitting stores that closed in the 1980s and 1990s. The legacy of TV Guide magazine.
Episode 139 of the podcast runs the gamut from heavy to light but is filled with nostalgia.
30 years ago this week the world of music, the world of pop culture, and a generation overall, lost a giant. Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana, was found dead in his home. The moment sent shockwaves through Generation-X and changed the trajectory of Grunge and Alternative music forever. This week we will look at the death of Kurt Cobain and why it was such a massive moment in music history.
On the other end of the spectrum in nostalgia, we go way Back In the Day and reminisce about Old Country Buffet. Not only are we going to share some fun memories of eating until we nearly exploded, but we're also going to review a classic training video that features the ins and outs of being a meat carver at Old Country Buffet.
Giants of business that have faded away will be the topic of this week's Top 5. We will focus in on some famous stores that closed during the 1980s and 1990s.
In a new This Week In History and Time Capsule we will look back at the creation and legacy of TV Guide magazine.
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Some of the biggest failures of 1990s products. Some of the most dangerous vehicles ever created. The rise of Napster and the dawn of music downloading in general. The nuclear disaster at Three Mile Island.
Episode 138 of the podcast has warm and fuzzy nostalgia, horrific and scary events, some laughs and some head-shaking all in one show.
It begins with a look back to the bygone days of the 1990s. Some products burst onto the scene and changed the way people lived their lives. This segment will not include any of those. We will kick the show off with the products that came in with major hype only to flame out. These are some of the 1990s biggest product failures.
The 1990s also saw the dawning of music downloading. As the Internet became more easily accessible things that are common today had yet to come into existence. Music downloading legally also led to piracy. The website Napster was at the forefront of this when it debuted in 1999. We will go way Back In the Day to look at both the rise and fall of Napster and the rise of music downloading in general.
Vehicle safety standards have greatly improved over the decades. However, in this week's Top 5, we are going to look at some of the most dangerous vehicles ever to grace the roads. Did you own any of these?
In a new This Week In History and Time Capsule we will get up close and personal with the nuclear disaster at Three Mile Island.
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Products that were here and gone in a flash. A serious 70s educational short film with some underlying humor. One of the most infamous unsolved crimes of the 20th century. Some of the best long songs.
Episode 137 has nostalgia in bloom as the calendar turns to spring.
It begins with a look at some products that were here and gone so fast that they barely had time to leave a mark. In the initial Blink and You'll Miss It segment we look at six food-related products that came in with a bang and left in a flash, or just left in a flash. Do you remember any of these?
Bomb threats are serious and can be dangerous and life-threatening. This week we go way Back In the Day and review an educational short film from 1971 titled Bomb Threat! Plan, Don't Panic. It dials the seriousness up to 11 while also somehow mixing in dated looks and humor, albeit unintentionally.
The Top 5 this week looks at some of the best long songs. These all clock in at over six minutes in length. Are any of these on your Spotify playlists?
There will also be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around one of the most infamous crimes of the 20th century, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robbery in Boston.
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Memories of when a trip to the video store was a must on a Friday night. What were the original games released with the Nintendo Entertainment System? How about the bad guys of advertising?
Episode 136 is chock full of all of that and more!
It begins with a time when renting movies was as much fun as watching them. In the days before streaming and on-demand features if someone wanted to see a movie they could either pick up TV Guide and hope it was on a channel they had access to, or they could get to the nearest video rental store and hope that there was a copy in stock. We will go way Back In the Day through everything that made renting videos in the 1980s and 1990s fun, and sometimes not fun.
When the NES was first released in 1985, a certain number of games could be played on the console. Surprisingly Super Mario Bros was not one of them. We go back to those early days of Nintendo to review the 17 original games that were available. How many did you play?
The vast majority of advertising mascots are positive spokespeople for their products. However, there have also been some villains whose job it was to try to stop us from getting access to said products. This week's Top 5 will focus on the advertising villains. Who would win in a battle of these baddies?
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the debut and legacy of the COPS television show.
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The Goonies as writing inspiration. Urban legends 1980s kids will remember. What music played on MTV's first day?
Everyone has their origin story, how they ended up where they are or doing what they are doing. In Episode 135 of the podcast, I share my story of how I first got interested in being a writer. It goes all the way back to 2nd Grade, my favorite teacher ever, and a surprising inspiration, the movie The Goonies.
Kids who grew up in the 1980s get ready for some major flashbacks. We go way Back In the Day to look at urban legends that kids from the 80s will remember. Some are silly old wives' tales, some are much darker and serious, and all are in this segment.
At 12:01 am on Saturday, August 1, 1981 MTV made its grand debut. Everyone likely knows the very first video ever played on the channel (hint: Video Killed the Radio Star), however, what came next? This week's Top 5 will look at the rest of Day One and the most-played musical artists during MTV's first 24 hours.
There will also be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the introduction of the pain reliever aspirin by the Bayer company.
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Hello subscribers!
It's March, spring is arriving. The sun will bring some warmth and so will a new subscriber-only bonus episode of the podcast! This is the 6th monthly installment in the series where I review a blog I had written called Initial Impressions which I began in 2010.
For those who might be new here, this blog was meant to be a behind-the-scenes look at my travel trips but ended up as a fever-dream mix of random quotes, predictions, observations that would make Seinfeld proud, and some actual looks into the places I was visiting.
In February love was in the air as I navigated around such random topics as: why mosquitoes love me, celebrity MySpace interactions, quarter-life crisis issues, crying over sports, and a Rubik's Cube of a shower.
For March the wackiness shows no signs of slowing down as I look at subjects such as: dinner and a show at Subway, am I Jim from The Office, or am I the NFL, insects causing auto accidents, faux sports outrage, Crocodile Dundee in Rockport, MA, and more!
These episodes might be a unique and sometimes embarrassing look into my psyche nearly fifteen years ago, but they are undoubtedly worth sharing with you, my most loyal subscribers!
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Some of the most memorable commercial jingles of the 90s. A trip back to Cape Cod's beloved Bassett's Wild Animal Farm. Historical Leap Day events.
Episode 134 takes a trip back to simpler times. First, it begins with a trip back to the days when a petting zoo was popular entertainment. In the time before the Internet and smartphones, young people had fewer options for fun on Cape Cod. One such attraction that is looked back upon fondly is Bassett's Wild Animal Farm in Brewster. Animals both native and foreign to Cape Cod were front and center for generations of kids. Learn the story of that beloved spot.
Simpler times continue with a lot of earworms in the form of some of the best (and a few worst) commercial jingles of the 1990s. We go way Back In the Day and dial up the nostalgia to 11. Do you remember any of these?
Once every four years we get an extra day. Not a warm summer day, but a day nonetheless. This week's Top 5 will share some of the historic events to happen on Leap Day, February 29th.
Of course, there will be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule focusing on the creation of the very first National Park, Yellowstone.
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A driver's ed film that scarred children of the 1960s. Stories of my time as a degenerate Las Vegas gambler. Some of the best 1980s teen movies, and more.
All of this is front and center on Episode 133 of the podcast.
Las Vegas is called 'Sin City' for a reason. All of the excesses that you could want are within arms reach. Even if you are a resident you cannot escape the pull of some of the vices. During my time living in Vegas in 2000-01 I found out that my major weakness was the lure of gambling. I will share some head-shaking yet hilarious stories of my days as a degenerate gambler.
From laughs to horror. In 1964 a film was created to help scare straight potential new drivers. It was called Red Asphalt and its gory graphic content depicting real traffic accidents is still shocking 60 years later. We go way Back In the Day as I review this unique and terrifying driver's ed film.
From horror to warm and fuzzy nostalgia we look back at some of the best 1980s teen movies this week in the Top 5. Get your Netflix, Hulu, or whatever streaming service you have ready to make a playlist.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around Thomas Edison's creation of the phonograph and how the way we consume sound changed forever.
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Happy Valentine's Day! Love is in the air on Episode 132 of the podcast.
Helen Keller was an icon of the 20th century and a true testament to the will of the human spirit due to her achievements despite being rendered both bling and deaf at an early age. One of the loves of her life was the many trips that she made to Cape Cod during her childhood through early adulthood. We will look at her connection to The Cape.
I love The Simpsons. At its peak it was arguably the best show ever made, at least in the conversation. For more than three decades it has entertained millions. This week we go way Back In the Day to try to shine a little light on why the show has been successful and of course share some funny memories of the show.
Those celebrating Valentine's Day need their own romantic playlist of music. I will share some of my own picks for you as we look at my Top 5 love songs.
There is of course a new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the first ever news brief sent via the telephone. What does it have to do with love? Who knows.
Also there may or may not be a story told of someone's worst first date, get ready!
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It is the dead of winter and Episode 131 will try to bring the warmth. It begins with a trip back to a long-since-forgotten Cape Cod establishment. The Chequesset Inn of Wellfleet, the Grand Resort of the Outer Cape, was an oasis of luxury in the late 19th and early 20th century. However, it has been all but lost to time. We'll look back at its story this week.
For 70 years one magazine has captured the world of athletics better than all others. Sports Illustrated has been more than just a sports magazine, it became a cultural institution. Anyone who is anyone in sports has been either on the cover or extensively written about in the magazine. With questions looming about its future it's appropriate to go Back In the Day and cover the legacy of Sports Illustrated.
There is a fine line between innovative and impractical. This week's Top 5 is going to cross way over that line as we look at some of the most ridiculous, dangerous, and downright stupid inventions ever.
On a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule we look at the importance of Bob Marley. Few people have transcended their industry to become a cultural icon in quite the way Bob Marley did and we'll look at some reasons why.
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Hello subscribers!
It's February so here is a Valentine from me to you with a new subscriber-only bonus episode of the podcast! This is the 5th in the series where I review a blog I had written called Initial Impressions which I began in 2010.
For those who might be new here this blog was meant to be a behind-the-scenes look at my travel trips but ended up as a fever dream mix of random quotes, predictions, observations that would make Seinfeld proud, and some actual looks into the places I was visiting.
In January I dove headlong into such subjects as: the worst things spilled on me when I worked in restaurants, singing servers at Subway, a shocking misspelling of YouTube, lunch break at the nut house, and whether monkeys could be trained to be flagmen.
For February love is in the air as I navigate around such random topics as: why mosquitoes love me, celebrity MySpace interactions, quarter-life crisis issues, crying over sports, an a Rubik's Cube of a shower.
These episodes might be a unique and sometimes embarrassing look into my psyche nearly fifteen years ago, but they are undoubtedly worth sharing with you, my most loyal subscribers!
Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel and enjoy this fifth episode of the exclusive members-only podcast.
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The first day at a new job can be exciting, it can also be nerve-racking. In Episode 130 of the podcast we look at a day of work that was a mixture of both. In Restaurant Storytime VII: A Great First Impression I share the details of my first shift ever in the hospitality industry. For it to be on the podcast you know it was not an ordinary day.
1994 was a monumental year for the music industry. There were numerous groundbreaking albums and songs that made their way into the world. There were also events that occurred that are still shaping the music landscape to this day. We will go way Back In the Day to look at 1994 the Year In Music Part 1, January through June, with Part 2 coming later this year.
Fears of things such as flying, the unknown, deep water, and darkness, are fairly common. However this week's Top 5 will focus on those fears that are far less common, and at times oddly specific, as we dive into some of the most unusual phobias.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centering around the creation of the soft drink juggernaut Coca-Cola. Why has this drink held such an important place worldwide for so long?
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Let's go to the mall! Words that were always music to the ears of anyone who grew up in the '70s, '80s, and '90s. A visit to the mall was always a special and exciting time back then.
The indoor mall is still a popular destination today, however, its heyday was definitely the '70s through the '90s.
You didn't need much money as the 'mall rat' identity only required you to be inside a mall hanging out with friends. Kids of the day could spend hours sitting on benches or wandering the corridors looking into some of the stores that will be mentioned this week.
In Episode 129 of the podcast, we will look back at some of the popular, beloved, and maybe some lesser-known mall stores that attracted customers, or perhaps at least hordes of wandering mall rats.
How many of these stores did you spend hard-earned money at?
If your favorite store of the past isn't mentioned have no fear as there will be a Part 2 coming in the future!
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An AI Therapist? A Pixelated Talking Parrot? Ruining the Lives of Sims? These are just a few of the possibilities one could have found 30 years ago during the rise of the MS-DOS computer game. Episode 128 of the podcast will reminisce about some legendary titles that helped pave the way for the modern wonders of gaming.
Mill Hill in West Yarmouth on Cape Cod was a haven of entertainment for nearly a century. The Mill Hill Club is the most well-known establishment while the Mill Hill Pavilion was the original. Sandwiched in between was a spot that was both a novelty and a success story. The Mill Hill Arena spent nearly 40 years supplying Cape Cod with world-class professional wrestling and amateur boxing. Learn its story this week.
When it comes to fast food, not all chains are created equally. For every McDonald's and Wendy's that has become ingrained in society, countless others might have had success but ultimately faded away. This week's Top 5 looks at discontinued fast food chains. Whether as big as any chain ever, a relative flash in the pan, or too ahead of its time, many different roads led to these chains ending.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring one of the most infamous crimes of the 20th century. The Black Dahlia murder was equal parts sad and gruesome, and surprisingly Elizabeth Short has a connection to New England.
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Have you ever wondered how to cook McDonald's Chicken McNuggets in excruciating detail? I know you have. Well, Episode 127 has the answer. It comes in the form of a wacky McDonald's training video from 1983 complete with classic food item puppets, ominous music, cheesy jokes, and stereotypes galore.
Healthcare and hospitals are a 24-hour business in the 2020s. A century ago it was a far different story. On Cape Cod in the early 20th century it was common for the Hyannis Hospital to close during the winter with people needing to find ways off-Cape for their needs in the off-season. This week we tell the story of how Cape Cod Hospital came to be and the people that made it possible.
Children of the 1980s rejoice. On this week's Top 5 we are going to unearth some forgotten 80s cartoons. Whether you haven't watched them in decades, watched them this morning, or have never heard of them, these are bound to give you a tasty dose of nostalgia.
There will be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the dawn of photography and Louis Daguerre unveiling his Daguerreotype process in 1839.
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- Daguerreotype Image Collection: Library of Congress
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Happy New Year!
Throughout history there have been some odd ways to make money. For a time in the 19th century one such way was the collection and selling of bird poop, otherwise known as guano. In Episode 126 we will take a deep dive into the Pacific Guano Company of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, luckily from a safe distance. Why were bird droppings considered big business on Cape Cod back in the 1800s?
Jumping ahead well over a century children of the 1980s and 1990s will either smile with warm memories, or recoil in childhood fear as we go way Back In the Day to reminisce about the informative yet terrifying docudrama series Rescue 911. Hosted by William Shatner and with an intro that can still send chills up your spine this show included reenactments of incidents and included real 911 calls.
Some advertising mascots have withstood the test of time. However for every Ronald McDonald, Tony the Tiger, and Pillsbury Doughboy there are ones the came and went in a flash or were just plain forgotten. This week's Top 5 is all about obscure and forgotten advertising mascots.
There will also be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the abject failure that was the attempt at making Daylight Savings Time permanent.
As this is the first show of 2024 there will also be some podcast-related New Year's Resolutions to share.
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Hello subscribers!
It's a new year and a new subscriber-only bonus episode of the podcast!
We begin 2024 by continuing to review a blog I had written called Initial Impressions.
This blog was meant to be a behind-the-scenes look at my travel trips but ended up as a fever dream mix of random quotes, predictions, observations that would make Seinfeld proud, and some actual looks into the places I was visiting.
Last month I shared such monumental subjects as: popular phrases that need to go, more Dunkin' Donuts than people, looking for Steve Carell, living to be 100, my killer GPS Part 2, and more!
To kick off the new year we are ratcheting up the fever dream with subjects including: the worst things spilled on me when I worked in restaurants, singing servers at Subway, a shocking misspelling of YouTube, lunch break at the nut house, and whether monkeys could be trained to be flagmen.
These episodes might be a unique and sometimes embarrassing look into my psyche nearly fifteen years ago, but they are undoubtedly worth sharing with you, my most loyal subscribers!
Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel and enjoy this fourth episode of the exclusive members-only podcast.
Check out the YouTube Channel of DJ Williams whose music is used in both the main and subscriber podcasts!
Happy Holidays!
Episode 125 of the podcast is going to have your fill of warm, fuzzy memories.
We will take a look back at what the holiday season was like in the 1980s and 1990s from Thanksgiving all the way through the day after Christmas.
Looking through the Sears Wish Book, daydreaming of the toys seen in the commercials for Toys r Us on TV, watching the Charlie Brown Christmas with only the lights of the tree on in the living room. All of the nostalgia is here this week.
Plus where applicable I will toss in stories of my own childhood and a little holiday music. Perhaps you have similar stories? Otherwise, you can sit back and laugh at mine.
Merry Christmas, I hope that you get to spend as much time as possible with those who matter most.
See you in 2024!
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Music In This Episode:
Christmas Village - Aaron Kenny
Holly Dazed - RKVC
Home For the Holidays - Chris Haugen
and of course as always...
James River - DJ Williams
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Annoying Christmas Songs? A Kraft cooking infomercial disguised as a children's Christmas movie? Drunk nighttime photography? It's a fever dream masquerading as a winter wonderland on Episode 124 of the podcast.
We begin with a new Dedication to the Craft segment dealing with nighttime photography. There will be some helpful tips on getting the most out of shooting after dark. There will also be some hilarious and head-scratching stories of previous night photo shoots for your entertainment.
Christmas music can add a warm, fuzzy feeling to anyone's holiday season. This week's Top 5 will not be featuring those songs. The return of Me v. AI Top 5 showcases the most annoying Christmas songs ever released. Yes, even ChatGPT had choices for annoying music.
Kids have their favorite holiday specials to watch each year. Many of them debuted in years long gone by. One Christmas movie that might have slipped through the cracks of 80s kids' minds comes back to the forefront as we go way Back In the Day. The Christmas Toy, created by Jim Henson Studios, debuted in 1986. However, the movie itself is not the most interesting part. No, that goes to the fact that Kraft sponsored the entire show. This meant that in place of commercials, there were nonstop Kraft Holiday Recipes to be shared!
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the death and legacy of Col. Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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Relationships can bring out the best and worst in people. On Episode 123 of the podcast, we look at an urban legend about the worst. The oddly placed Pink House of Plum Island, Massachusetts has two stories behind it. One is said urban legend, while the reality is far sadder.
For those that love a winter wonderland this week's Road Trip has exactly what you're looking for and then some. We travel up to Woodstock, New Hampshire, the home of the spectacular Ice Castles. There is much more to see and do in this Northern New Hampshire gem and we'll discuss a lot of them this week.
Boston is a tremendous sports town. Growing up nearby has been a blessing giving the opportunity to witness many championship seasons and elite-level players. This week we go way Back In the Day as I relive my very first year as a sports fan, 1986. What happened in Boston sports? What happened nationally?
It was once a beloved staple of the Holiday season. The Sears Catalog gave generations of people countless memories. However, all was not sunshine and roses. This week's Top 5 will showcase some of the weirdest products ever sold through the Sears Catalog. Live chickens, anyone?
Plus there will be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the deadly London Smog of 1952.
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Hello subscribers!
Thank you for coming back for another subscriber-only bonus episode of the podcast.
These are currently monthly episodes but that is always subject to change.
We are continuing to review a blog I had written called Initial Impressions.
This blog was meant to be a behind-the-scenes look at my travel trips but ended up as a fever dream mix of random quotes, predictions, observations that would make Seinfeld proud, and some actual looks into the places I was visiting.
Last month saw such thought-provoking topics as: preferring grizzly bears over beautiful girls, the stench of death at the gym, frivolous lawsuits, reasons I don't bet(anymore), and who was the toughest human ever to live.
This month we delve into: popular phrases that need to go, more Dunkin' Donuts than people, looking for Steve Carell, living to be 100, my killer GPS Part 2, and more!
These episodes might be a unique and sometimes embarrassing look into my psyche nearly fifteen years ago, but they are undoubtedly worth sharing with you, my most loyal subscribers!
Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel and enjoy this third episode of the exclusive members-only podcast.
Check out the YouTube Channel of DJ Williams whose music is used in both the main and subscriber podcasts!
AI choosing the best 1980s professional wrestlers? Nostalgic grocery store trips? The internet is now retro? No, it's not a side effect of the Thanksgiving food coma, it's Episode 122 of the podcast!
We kick off the episode with a look back at a Southern New England staple of decades past. For those in the area of a certain age, Angelo's Supermarket was destination shopping. From its beginnings in the Tedeschi family and from under the thumb of Stop and Shop, Angelo's carved out its own legacy that is still fondly looked back upon even thirty years after its name was erased from history.
You've heard of middle children, but middle towns? This week's Road Trip showcases Middletown, Rhode Island. The actual 'middle town' on Aquidneck Island, it is passed through by thousands headed to and from Newport. However, it is filled with attractions, both natural and other, and is deserving of its segment this week.
Despite it feeling like it's still a new thing, the internet has been going strong for more than a quarter century. For all of the improvements that it has undergone, there were some major growing pains when it first came around. This week we go way Back In the Day to look back(fondly?) at some of the laughable, annoying, head-scratching, and downright baffling internet trends and fads of the 1990s.
Never has there been a Top 5 like this. A new wrinkle in this segment debuts this week. In addition to my own top 5 list, I am enlisting AI in the form of ChatGPT. We will battle it out in the first Me v. AI Top 5 as we look at the best 1980s professional wrestlers!
There will also be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring Alice's Adventures In Wonderland.
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- Archive.org
- Discover Newport.org
- ChatGPT
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New Englanders it's time to pat ourselves on the back and humble-brag a little.
Episode 121 of the podcast is chock full of some of the greatest inventions to ever be developed within the borders of the six New England states.
This special bonus episode includes hugely important inventions like the sport of basketball, the telephone, the helicopter, and...coffee milk.
Each state gets its own Top 5 list with honorable mentions for good measure. How many of these inventions did you know were created in New England?
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Episode 120 is chock full of fun, facts, and foolishness.
We go way Back In the Day to look at an informative and well-intentioned, yet slightly fever dream-ish 1977 educational short film starring environmental PSA icon Woodsy Owl. Give a hoot and check the full video out here: Help Woodsy Spread the Word
Today automobiles are commonplace with most people owning one. However a little over a century ago 'horseless carriages' were new and novel. When the first automobile came to Cape Cod it was front page news. Literally. Learn the story of the first car on the Cape and the way the newspapers went wild over it.
For every musical artist that crosses over into legend or icon status, there are many more that fall between the cracks. Some truly talented artists have been forgotten when they should be remembered. This week's Top 5 looks at some forgotten 1980s musical artists that should be remembered more.
This week's Road Trip brings us to the oldest English settlement in Connecticut as we visit the town of Windsor. With one hand holding onto its roots and the other hand ushering in the present day Windsor is full of history, scenic riverfront views, delicious places to eat, and much more.
The brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looks back at journalist Nellie Bly's attempt to go around the world in less than 80 days to defeat the protagonist in Jules Verne's literary masterpiece.
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It is another special episode of the show this week as Episode 119 marks the 3-year anniversary of the podcast. We take a look back at the genesis of the show including a clip of my first intro in Episode 1, and how my sobriety was interwoven into the creation of the podcast. I also share words of encouragement for those who might want to start their own show.
If you're not looking to start your own podcast you can still look to improve your own life by going to(or back to) college. Perhaps you can find your inspiration as we take a look back at the long and winding road that led to the creation of Cape Cod Community College more than 60 years ago.
We go way Back In the Day and look at a trailblazer in the field of sports video games. NFL Sports Talk Football(featuring Joe Montana) on the Sega Genesis was ahead of its time in the early 1990s and we'll look back at what made it special. Hint: the announcing was a big part!
In keeping with sports this week's Top 5 takes a look at the greatest pro athletes that I have been able to see play live. Boston sports fans, and fans in general, will recognize a few of the names.
There will also be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the infamous moment when Art Modell announced he was moving his Cleveland Browns football team to Baltimore.
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- In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide(2nd Edition)
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- KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen
- Christopher Setterlund.com
- Cape Cod Living - Zazzle Store
- Cape Cod Community College
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Hello subscribers!
Thank you for coming back for another subscriber-only bonus episode of the podcast.
These are currently monthly episodes but that is always subject to change.
We continue reviewing a blog I had written called Initial Impressions.
This blog was meant to be a behind-the-scenes look at my travel trips but ended up as a fever dream mix of random quotes, predictions, observations that would make Seinfeld proud, and some actual looks into the places I was visiting.
Last month saw such random subjects as: my killer GPS, the hairiest man I'd ever seen, terrible squirrel parents, the happiest person ever at Quizno's, and I love my idiot car.
Some topics broached in this episode include: preferring grizzly bears over beautiful girls, the stench of death at the gym, frivolous lawsuits, reasons I don't bet(anymore), who was the toughest human ever to live, and more!
These episodes might be a unique and sometimes embarrassing look into my psyche nearly fifteen years ago, but they are undoubtedly worth sharing with you, my most loyal subscribers!
Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel and enjoy this debut episode of the exclusive members-only podcast.
It's Birthday Week on Episode 118 of the podcast!
There's a cause for celebration as I make another trip around the sun. What better way to reminisce than by looking at how a birthday evolves and changes as we age? Oh, and also there will be a makeshift Top 5 as I share some of the best(worst) birthday memories!
From a celebration today, to celebrations in the past, it'll be a fond, if somewhat hazy, look back at wild times on Cape Cod in the 1970s as we check out the story of the brief but spectacular existence of Yarmouth's Sandy Pond Club bar.
This week's Road Trip features one of my absolute favorite places in all of New England, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It will be tough to narrow down all there is to see and do there into a manageable segment, but we will get it done.
As a kid in the 1980s, no birthday celebration was complete without a trip to the drive-thru of your favorite fast-food establishment for dinner. This week's Top 5 is the other side of the coin as we look at the ambitious or downright odd menu items that became legendary fast food fails in the 80s.
There will be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the strange but true story of Australia's Great Emu War.
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- Go Portsmouth NH.com
- Great Emu War - Puppet History
- Kings of Cape Cod - The Documentary
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Not only is Episode 117 the special monthly bonus episode of the podcast, but it is the Halloween bonus episode!
This year's Halloween bonus show centers around some of the spookiest, weirdest, and just downright unbelievable myths, legends, and lore of all of the New England states.
There will be two stories from each state giving us a dozen creepy tales.
They include:
Massachusetts: Bridgewater Triangle/Pukwudgies, The Beast of Truro
Rhode Island: Mercy Brown the Rhode Island Vampire, The Ghost Ship Palatine
Connecticut: The Legend of Dudleytown, The Haunting of Saw Mill City Road
New Hampshire: Wood Devils, Chocorua's Curse
Vermont: The Curse of Brunswick Springs, Frozen Hill People
Maine: Col. Buck's Tomb, The Sabattus Well Descent
Learn more about all of these at the following links:
- The Bridgewater Triangle
- The Beast of Truro - NY Times
- Mercy Brown
- The Ghost Ship Palatine
- Dudleytown
- Saw Mill City Road
- Wood Devils
- Chocorua's Curse
- The Curse of Brunswick Springs
- Frozen Hill People
- Col. Buck's Tomb
- Sabattus Well Descent
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Episode 116 is loaded with creepy, terrifying, sad, and unbelievable stories for the Halloween season.
The show kicks off with a truly heartbreaking tale. Insane or not insane that is the question. Charles Freeman of the small Cape Cod village of Pocasset committed the ultimate crime when he murdered his 4-year-old daughter. However, his claims that it was done as a sacrifice in the name of God turn this into something different.
Mid-Coast Maine is beautiful and this time of year is perfect to visit. This week's Road Trip is a double dip. The neighboring small towns of Prospect and Bucksport go hand in hand. They are a great combination of waterfront views, foliage photography, and even the spooky. Plan your trip after this segment.
Children of the 80s and 90s reminisce about one of the most iconic shows of the time, one of the purveyors of nightmare fuel for many such kids. We go way Back in the Day to look at the Unsolved Mysteries tv show, specifically the Robert Stack version.
After running out of New England states to share weird laws from this week there is a completely different Top 5. In keeping with the season we are going to look at the Top 5 best/my favorite 1970s horror movies. I can assure you the movie named after this month's big holiday will be on it.
There will also be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule that shares the truly bizarre and disgusting Trunk Murders.
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- Unsolved.com
- Fright at the Fort - Fort Knox Maine
- Visit Maine.com
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Episode 115 takes a trip to possibly the perfect place in America to visit for the Halloween season: Salem, Massachusetts. This week's Road Trip is filled with witches, spooky cemeteries, possible haunted houses, and so much more. If you enjoy this time of year Salem is for you!
We go way Back In the Day and reminisce about the good and bad about staying home sick from school in the 1980s and 1990s. Sure there was no internet, no cell phones, no streaming, but there was an endless supply of game shows, sappy daytime television, and if all else was lost, a stack of VHS tapes.
The spooky season is continued as we revisit the sad and somber secret smallpox cemetery of Provincetown. In a laugh-out-loud moment, only after I finished recording and editing this episode did I discover I had previously spoken about this topic. Though still a fascinating subject it is in fact the first rerun on the podcast.
The Top 5 sees us wrap up the weird laws of the New England states as we look at the weirdly specific yet totally random laws brought forth by my home state, Massachusetts.
Of course, there will be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule focusing on the on-screen debut of comedy legends Laurel and Hardy.
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- Stupid Laws.com
- Destination Salem
- Salem Haunted Happenings
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Episode 114 sees the show back after a week off. That was done to finalize podcast subscriptions. Now you can support the show and become a subscriber either through Patreon or Buzzsprout! More info at the links below.
We kick off the Halloween season with the ongoing story of America's oldest missing teens case. Bonnie Bickwit and Mitchel Weiser packed up and headed for the iconic Summer Jam concert in Upstate New York in July 1973. The pair of high school sweethearts never made it. The case was mishandled from the start and sadly went cold. Now fifty years after they were last seen alive their story is back in the public eye thanks to a Rolling Stone article by Eric Greenberg.
Thirty years ago Cape Cod was a different place. There were many iconic businesses that had dotted the peninsula for decades. Strangely within a period of a few years many of them disappeared. What happened that caused this shift? We will look at Cape Cod's changing of the guard of the early to mid-1990s.
Public Service Announcement commercials and short films were a staple of growing up in the 1960s through the 1980s. They taught children some valuable lessons using fun and colorful characters. One such character was Snuffy the Talking Fire Engine. This week we go way Back In the Day to look at the snapshot of the 70s that was Snuffy's Fire Safety Brigade.
There's a brand new Top 5, continuing to look at New England states' weird laws. This week we travel to New Hampshire to see what head-scratching laws were enacted in the state's history. Cows wearing diapers anyone?
As always there will be a new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.
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- Cape Cod Living - Zazzle Store
- Stupid Laws.com
- Mitchel and Bonnie.com
- Mitchel Weiser, Bonnie Bickwit: Rolling Stone Article
- Snuffy's Fire Safety Brigade
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Hello subscribers!
We are entering uncharted waters for the podcast with this premiere subscriber-only bonus episode of the podcast.
These will likely be monthly but that is always subject to change.
In these bonus episodes, we will take a fever-dream tour through life nearly fifteen years ago. This is in the shape of reviewing a blog I had written called Initial Impressions. It was meant to be a sister blog to my original travel blog that began in 2010.
What was meant to be a behind-the-scenes look at my travel trips(and at times it actually was) devolved into a running commentary on life at the time. There is no shortage of random quotes, predictions, observations that would make Seinfeld proud, and some actual looks into the places I was visiting.
These blogs are attempted to be deciphered by me, with some stories from the past being finished in the present day by me acting as a somber narrator.
These episodes might be a unique and sometimes embarrassing look into my psyche nearly fifteen years ago but they are no doubt worth sharing with you, my most loyal listeners, my subscribers!
Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel and enjoy this debut episode of the exclusive members-only podcast.
Episode 113 sees the return of film producer Frank Durant for a third interview. It is an all-encompassing chat as we look at what he's been up to over the last year. Frank speaks about traveling over to France to work on a spiritual successor to the beloved 1956 short-film The Red Balloon. It can be watched at this link: It Comes and Goes - an homage to The Red Balloon.
He spills the beans about his current project in the world of horror. We also reveal some potential projects that hit roadblocks.
Naturally talk turns to the Lady of the Dunes. The day of this interview was when the authorities officially closed the case and named Ruth Marie Terry's husband Guy Muldavin as her killer.
Frank and I look back on the documentary, the book, and the adventures that stemmed from both. It is an insightful and humbling talk as we both realize the scope of knowing that the documentary had a hand in helping to solve a nearly fifty-year-old cold case.
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- In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide(2nd Edition)
- Kiwi's Kustoms - Etsy
- DJ Williams Music
- KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen
- Christopher Setterlund.com
- The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Cape Cod Living - Zazzle Store
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Episode 112 begins with a segment I've wanted to do and share for quite a while. Straddling the line between two generations has allowed me to see things the way they were and the way they became. I celebrate this fact as I look at my Cape Cod roots. Reminisce about things that used to be on the Cape, and for folks of my generation look back at how life was in general in the 80s and 90s.
With the recent passing of Bob Barker it is only appropriate to go way Back In the Day and take a look at the Price Is Right game show, specifically the 35 years that Barker hosted. It is highly likely that people who grew up during his time as host will find some fond memories in this segment.
We are up to the 4th New England state in the series of weird laws countdowns. This week's Top 5 is a look at weird Vermont laws. Giraffes, doves, dentures, and more make up one hilariously random segment.
On September 12, 2020 I decided to quit drinking. It was a difficult task but September 12, 2023 marked 3 years of being alcohol-free. I take a deep dive into my story. My journey through the rough times when alcohol ruled my life to the challenges of quitting something so difficult to defeat. If my story helps even one person it will have been worth sharing.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring Pete Rose becoming Major League Baseball's all-time hits leader.
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Episode 111 sheds some light on a very important discovery that happened during the podcast's hiatus earlier in 2023. I am the resident family historian. For years I had been searching for the biological family of my great-grandfather as my Nina revealed that he had been adopted. It was a long and often fruitless search but in March a breakthrough occurred. This week I will go into detail on how I found my Grampa Romano's biological family.
An oasis in Down East Maine. This week's Road Trip takes us to a spot I found on my way to somewhere else and that became a destination for me after that. We will travel this week to the beautiful small town of Machias, Maine.
Everyone has their own picks for their favorite television shows. But do you remember your first favorites? In the days of streaming and instant gratification, it is hard to remember the times when you had to be in your living room at a certain time to see a favorite show. This week we go way Back In the Day as I reveal some of my very first favorite TV shows.
More weird laws abound in this week's Top 5. After rolling through Rhode Island and Maine it is time to see what crazy and hilarious laws are on the books in the state of Connecticut.
As always there is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back to when Labor Day was made a national holiday.
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- Down East Sunrise Trail
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Episode 110 begins with a return to Restaurant Storytime. In this chapter, we go back to the beginning of my time working in hospitality. The days of food prep in a rustic barn, loud music causing problems, mosh pit cleanup parties, broken windows, and more. This is Restaurant Storytime VI: Prep Boys Rock.
Small towns typically have palpable charm. Small towns in New England have it in spades. Small towns in Vermont just might be something out of a fairy tale. This week's Road Trip takes us to one such small town, that being Chester, Vermont. Come and Meet Chester.
Though the days of the indoor mall might be starting to wane due to the rise of online shopping there are still countless memories to look back on. We will go way Back In the Day to reminisce about what it was like to be a 1990s mall rat in the days when hanging out at the local mall was a weekend appointment. Was being a mall rat as fun as we remember? Let's find out.
After the wild look at the weird Rhode Island laws in Episode 108, it's time to keep moving around New England. This week's Top 5 features weird Maine laws. Will they be able to top the unique and often hilarious laws of Rhody?
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the beginnings of the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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- Meet Chester, Vermont
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Episode 109 is a special Bonus Episode. This is going to be a fun and unique episode.
We are going to take a deep dive into what it would have been like for someone coming to visit Cape Cod on summer vacation a century ago in the year 1923.
What would you see? Where would you stay? Where would you eat? How would you even get there?
All of these questions will be answered as you are transported back one hundred years. It's a fun slice of history wrapped up as a makeshift old-time radio play. Even if you're not from Cape Cod or have never visited it there is something for everyone as far as entertainment goes.
So enjoy a look back at a Cape Cod summer vacation in 1923.
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Episode 108 is very Rhode Island-centric as we celebrate the smallest state in the country.
It begins with a bit of pulling back the curtain. I spoke at length in Episode 30 about my friend Matt who tragically passed away in 2017. In that episode, I mentioned making two lifelong friends at virtually the same time. One was Matt and the other was Barry. This week I will share some of what makes my friend Barry one of the most important people to ever grace my life.
There are hundreds and hundreds of beautiful cities and towns in the six New England states. Some are well-known and well-traveled, while others are more nondescript. The latter are some of the best ones to visit as they exemplify what New England is all about. This week's Road Trip will do just that as we travel to the small town of Scituate, Rhode Island.The X-Games are a well known extreme sports competition event taking place in both the summer and winter. Over the last quarter-century they have shone a light on skateboarding, snowboarding, mountain biking, cycle racing, and much more. For as world renowned as these games are today did you know they got their start right here in New England? This week we go Back In the Day to the very first X-Games that took place in Rhode Island in 1995.
There is going to be brand new Top 5 that showcase some of the weird and wacky laws on the books in Rhode Island. You will have to hear them to believe them!
Of course there will be a new This Week In History and Time Capsule as well centered around the first successful transatlantic balloon flight.
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- The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
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Episode 107 is filled with Cape Cod nostalgia.
It begins with a bittersweet look back at the New England icon the Christmas Tree Shops as the company gets set to close all of its stores by the end of August. Although it grew to be more than a local gift shop this chain was born and developed on Cape Cod.
Known as the 'Constitution State' Connecticut is home to more than 3.6 million people. This week we will take a Road Trip to the largest city in the state when we visit Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Time moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while you might miss it. We're going to heed those immortal words of Ferris Bueller and take a look around. It will be a fun and fast-paced trip Back In the Day as we go back 30 years to look at the year in music in 1993.
There will be a major trip down memory lane for long-time Cape Codders in this week's Top 5. We will explore some of the stores we grew up on in the 1980s that are no longer around today. Will you remember any of these?
There will of course be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule as we take a morbid look back to the very first execution in the electric chair.
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- City of Bridgeport - Visit CT
- Bridgeport.gov - Visitors
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Episode 106 takes a look back at Cape Cod's first air disaster. During the dawn of passenger air travel a company set its sights on Cape Cod for air tourism. This story goes from a spectacular triumph to a horrific tragedy in the span of a few weeks. Today however it has been mostly forgotten.
This week's Road Trip takes us to a beautiful slice of seacoast as we visit Rye, New Hampshire. Dotted with inviting beaches, classic restaurants, plentiful shopping, and attractions like whale watches and more, New Hampshire's first European settlement is a must for New England summer travelers.
For 25 years Google has been changing the world of technology with its innovative search engine, web browser, and surprisingly diversified portfolio. However, there was a time before Google. What were search engines like back then? How did Google go from a tiny startup involving two college students to a company whose name is synonymous with internet searches? Find out this week as we go way Back In the Day.
It is a Top 5 for a rainy day as we look at some of the best summer vacation movies. When the weather outside is not ideal just grab a few of these classics to make any day feel like summer.
There is as always a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the infamous disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.
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- New Hampshire State Parks.org
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Episode 105 is an extended trip down memory lane. It's a hybrid episode, part list, part Back In the Day, with some embarrassing stories sprinkled in.
Growing up we all have our differing opinions on what is considered 'cool.' Born in the 1970s I was a child of the 80s and a teenager of the 90s. There are a lot of cool things I saw, watched, listened to, wore, and ate. Some things have aged well. Some things have not aged well. You can be the judge as I break down what I thought was cool growing up.
One caveat is that many of these things in this episode were things that I either saw the 'cool kids' use/have or were things I thought would make me appear cool in their eyes. So whether you're my age, enjoy nostalgia, or are just curious about what was considered cool in the 80s and 90s this episode will have something for everyone.
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Episode 104 is a return to the full-length format. It begins with a story that needed to be told.
For a time, a very brief time, I was part of a show on a college radio station. That was ten years ago. What was the show about? Who was a part of it? Why did it only last a short time? All of that will be revealed in hilarious detail.
Wanna get away? Well this week's Road Trip will take you to the furthest reaches of New England. We will escape the crowds and visit the beautiful small town of Madawaska, Maine located right on the Canadian border. It is not the middle of nowhere, but you do have to go through the middle of nowhere to get there.
Investments involve risk. Some investments like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and others look like can't miss with hindsight. Beanie Babies were thought to be a similar investment opportunity. Cute, plush, affordable, and collectible. Beanie Babies were the first internet sensation. Incredibly it was 30 years ago when the pellet-filled stuffed animals first debuted. We go way Back In the Day to look at the Beanie fad and whether any of them actually ended up being valuable.
This week's Top 5 is near and dear to my 80s Child's heart. We will look at some of the greatest Creature Feature B-Movies. Legendary monsters, iconic special effects, maybe not completely, but these films have a special place in my heart and likely many people my age.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the grand opening of Disneyland.
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- Town of Madawaska
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After six months on hiatus, the podcast is back with Episode 103!
This is a special bonus episode that will pair well with Episode 102. So much has happened since that episode dropped and I will go into all of it here.
Three books have been published which have been the lion's share of where my time has gone. I will go into the process of being published traditionally versus doing it on my own as I have done both this year.
Searching for the Lady of the Dunes is now available and there is a great new website that was built for the book, documentary, and everything about the case. Plus now you can watch the documentary through my YouTube channel. We'll get into how that came about as well.
Plus I got some great advice from an old friend and highly successful podcaster. That coupled with some much-needed closure surrounding the passing of my Uncle Eric helped lead to this return episode.
There is so much catching up we need to do!
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Episode 102 is the special monthly bonus episode. It also acts as a de facto season finale, but not a series finale.
2023 is shaping up to be a tremendously busy year with three books being released during the first half of the year. I have decided to put the podcast on hiatus until the summer as I try to navigate these new projects. There are only so many hours in a day, in a week, and with so many projects on my plate, with more potentially to come, it is best to pause the podcast rather than try to produce a show of diminished quality.
This episode dives deeper into what contributed to this decision, what is on my plate for 2023, and my plans for the return of the podcast later in the year.
Continue to follow me through YouTube, IG, Twitter, and my blog as I will continue adding content, just content that doesn't have any set deadline.
Thank you to each and every person who has listened, supported, shared, and reached out regarding the podcast. This is not goodbye, just aloha for now.
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Episode 101 fully kicks off the new year. We'll look at some intentions for 2023 and perhaps a little preview of coming attractions.
It begins with a look at The Dome Restaurant formerly of Woods Hole. Located inside an authentic geodesic dome this restaurant provides a direct link between Cape Cod and Walt Disney World thanks to the dome's creator R. Buckminster Fuller.
We go way Back In the Day to look at the Ounce of Prevention PSA short film. 80s kids will likely remember the shorter PSAs from this film that featured several beloved Looney Tunes characters warning about the dangers of getting burned inside the home.
There will be a brand new Top 5 as we gather up some of the weirdest music videos of all time. They are not necessarily all nightmare fuel(a few are), but they are no doubt different than the typical music videos. Watch them after at your own peril.
There will be a new This Week In History and Time Capsule as well.
The episode will be special and somber as well as I take a few moments to remember my Uncle Eric who passed away last week. He was an important person and leaves a large hole in the family. This episode was changed on the fly to make sure that there was a chance to reflect on his life.
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The 100th Episode of the podcast is a special super-sized show.
This episode focuses on everything to do with the infamous Lady of the Dunes Cape Cod murder mystery.
We dive deep into the case itself, the documentary produced by Frank Durant, the forthcoming book I wrote, and the startling new revelation of the Lady of the Dunes being identified as Ruth Marie Terry.
This super-sized show is made up of a special four-part podcast mini-series that was due to be available exclusively on the upcoming website The Lady of the Dunes.com.
However as a thank you to everyone who has listened now through 100 episodes, it was decided to share these mini podcasts as one big show here.
Whether a true crime buff or simply someone looking to learn about this case for the first time, this special 100th episode will provide any listener with what they are looking for.
Thank you to everyone who has tuned in to any of the first 100 episodes of the podcast. I appreciate all of you taking the time to check out my Cape Cod and New England passion project.
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- Goodbye Lady of the Dunes
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Episode 99 puts a bow on 2022. It starts off with a little look back at some of what made the year unique.
Next, it's time to look forward to the dawning of a new year. This is done by reminiscing about an icon of Cape Cod nightlife. The Compass Lounge of South Yarmouth saw some wild nights, including ringing in several new years.
A quintessential New England town inside a big city, Manchester, New Hampshire is the largest city in the state and one of the largest in New England. Find out why it feels much cozier than a typical city on this week's Road Trip.
Countless movies have been transformed into video games with varying degrees of success. However, there are some movies that don't exactly seem to need a video game version. We're going way Back In the Day to look at a few of the strangest choices for movies to be adapted into video games. Texas Chainsaw Massacre, anyone?
As 2022 ends it's time to wring the last drops of holiday spirit out of the season. The latest Top 5 will include some favorite Christmas songs. Your list will almost assuredly be different.
There will also be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule that explains the Christmas Truce of World War I.
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Episode 98 is the monthly bonus episode. The Christmas holiday is near, the season is in full swing. However, the bonus episode is leaving something far different under the tree.
This month we reminisce about lost and forgotten chain restaurants of yesteryear. Yes, these all at one point in time existed on Cape Cod. That being said it is possible for any and all people to look back at some of the restaurants named in this week's episode as some of them are only memories.
Did you go to any of these former chains when they existed on Cape Cod? Are any of the still active ones on your favorites list? Are there any other forgotten chains that should be included in a potential second part?
Enjoy this final bonus episode of 2022 and whatever you celebrate have a wonderful Holiday!
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- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
- The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Goodbye Lady of the Dunes, Goodbye Ruth Marie Terry
- Ruth Marie Terry(Lady of the Dunes) - FBI.gov
- Preorder the Lady of the Dunes documentary!
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Episode 97 is a special show. It kicks off with a second interview with Lady of the Dunes documentary producer Frank Durant. It was recorded on location in Provincetown, with part of it being recorded from the exact location where the Lady of the Dunes, Ruth Marie Terry, was found in 1974. The new revelations are discussed, as well as what's next for the documentary and the book.
The mood gets a little lighter as Restaurant Storytime makes its return. The fifth installment tells the tale of when simple cleaning goes wrong. This is another true story pulled from nearly two decades of craziness working in the hospitality industry.
We go way Back In the Day to the 1980s and some of the oddest trading cards that have ever been produced. The 80s might not have had a monopoly on weird trading cards but bad movies, copycat cards, singers, television shows, and horrible real-world events are all things you could find on cards in that decade.
There's also a brand new Top 5 that shares some of the strangest discontinued breakfast cereals ever. Strange flavors, strange mascots, it should be no surprise that none of these lasted long.
As always there's a new This Week In History and Time Capsule surrounding the last humans to walk on the moon(so far).
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- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
- The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Goodbye Lady of the Dunes, Goodbye Ruth Marie Terry
- Ruth Marie Terry(Lady of the Dunes) - FBI.gov
- Preorder the Lady of the Dunes documentary!
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Episode 96 dives headlong into the Holiday Season.
It begins with a look at a spot near and dear to my, and many other New Englanders, hearts. Edaville Railroad in Carver, Massachusetts combines Christmas scenery, cranberries, and trains into one delightful family-friendly park. Learn the story of how it got started and how it has persevered through nearly eight decades.
Tis the time of year for beloved Christmas TV specials. This week's Top 5 will look at some of them sure to give you plenty of good watching throughout the month. Charlie Brown, Rudolph, and more will bring back childhood memories and create new ones.
As kids when first discovering reading it was fascinating and exciting to find magazines geared toward younger people. From elementary school through high school there were great publications that made childhood fun. Reminisce about some of the beloved kids and teens magazines as we go way Back In the Day.
This week's Road Trip combines a lot of what makes the Holiday Season special. Snow, wide open spaces, a quintessential small town, and of course teddy bears. The town of Shelburne, Vermont is home to the Vermont Teddy Bear company and is sure to make for a perfect backdrop to December traveling.
There will of course be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at a date that will live in infamy.
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- Cape Cod National Seashore Photography Book - Christopher Seufert
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
- The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Cape Cod True Crime: The Lady of the Dunes & Tony Costa
- Ruth Marie Terry(Lady of the Dunes) - FBI.gov
- Preorder the Lady of the Dunes documentary!
- Lake Champlain Chamber.org
- Edaville.com
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Episode 95 kicks off December and the Holiday season.
We start off with the sad yet inspiring story of the Great Hyannis Fire of 1904. Longtime Cape Codders likely don't recall a time when Hyannis' Main Street was anything but a bustling business center. More than a century ago it was a mix of business and residential homes. One December night in 1904 a terrible fire broke out and changed the face of Main Street forever. The story is one of loss and yet also the perseverance of a bygone generation.
This week's Road Trip is the delayed trip to the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Part city, part small town, this spot is known for its connection to the television show Family Guy as well as being the former home of the Pawtucket Red Sox. However, there is so much more to see and do, especially this time of year!
Youth of the 1980s rejoice. This week we're going Back In the Day to when hair metal ruled the airwaves both on radio and MTV. With roots in the elaborate stage shows of KISS and the frenetic frontmen like David Lee Roth of Van Halen hair metal carved out its own successful chapter in music. Some of the music has aged better than others and it is all covered here.
We've got a brand new Top 5 looking back at some of the biggest product failures of the 1970s. From food to automobiles, technology to beauty products, there's a lot of laughter and head-shaking to be had here.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the very first automobile race in the United States.
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- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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- Cape Cod True Crime: The Lady of the Dunes & Tony Costa
- Ruth Marie Terry(Lady of the Dunes) - FBI.gov
- Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
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Episode 94 is knee-deep in Thanksgiving festivities.
The place where the Pilgrims ultimately settled, Plymouth, Massachusetts, is featured in this episode's Road Trip. It is chock full of history like Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II. There is much more to see though, from lesser-known sites, beautiful beaches, quaint shops, and a fun walkable waterfront area.
Cape Cod has had its share of popular night spots over the last century. Some still bring back fond memories, while others have sadly not received the recognition they deserve. One such forgotten icon is the Panama Club of Hyannis. Considered by many to be the birthplace of Cape Cod jazz this trendsetter thrilled patrons in the 1940s and 50s.
Michael Jackson's Thriller album is unquestionably one of the most important pieces of music in history. Beyond its awards and tens of millions of copies sold this album changed the culture and the landscape of music. We go way Back In the Day to look at what made this album so groundbreaking and why it still stands the test of time forty years after its debut.
There are so many classic Thanksgiving Day dishes from turkey to mashed potatoes, to stuffing. However, this week's Top 5 will not feature any of those. This countdown will share some of the weirdest recipes from decades past. Put these on your holiday table at your own risk.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the horrific Jonestown Massacre.
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- Cape Cod True Crime: The Lady of the Dunes & Tony Costa
- Ruth Marie Terry(Lady of the Dunes) - FBI.gov
- Plimoth.org
- Weird Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas - History Daily.org
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Episode 93 kicks off with major breaking news. The Lady of the Dunes was finally identified after nearly fifty years as a Jane Doe. It was a huge break in the case. Who was she? How did Frank Durant's documentary help spur this resolution? These topics and many more, including how it affects the upcoming Lady of the Dunes book, will be discussed on the show.
Thanksgiving is getting closer. New England got its name from the Pilgrims and their descendants who first landed in America in 1620. However, before they found Plymouth they spent five weeks on Cape Cod. Learn about where the Pilgrims walked on the Cape and then go and visit them yourselves.
New England might not come to mind when thinking of the major hubs of music in the United States. There are surprisingly far more famed acts from the six states of the region than you might think. This week we'll go way Back in the Day to look at some famous musicians from New England. It will likely be the first of several segments.
What do you think of when someone asks about the 1980s? This weeks Top 5 will feature symbols of the 80s. From music to technology, from fads to fashion, what made the list?
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the legendary collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge aka 'Galloping Gertie.'
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- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
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- Cape Cod True Crime: The Lady of the Dunes & Tony Costa
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Episode 92 is a special Birthday Blast as both podcast and podcast host celebrate birthdays this week.
First, we look back at two years of the podcast. How it got started. How it has evolved. There will also be a look at what is to come as well as some tips for anyone looking to start their own podcast. Thank you to everyone who has helped me reach two years!
I will celebrate my birthday week by sharing the story of the craziest birthday I ever had. Turning 21 in America it has become a right of passage to go out and have a good time being able to finally(legally) drink alcohol. This was the case for myself as we go way Back In the Day to the late 1990s and look at the fun and fuzzy memories of the hijinks from my 21st birthday.
Birthday shenanigans continue as we look at the Top 5 favorite boys birthday gifts from the 1980s. Children of the 80s did you get, or want to get, any of these rad presents? I know I was happy with them.
This week's Road Trip visits Portland, Maine, the largest city in Maine, but not the state capital. There is so much to see and do that this segment is chock full of ideas.
There is of course a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule that looks back at Orson Welles's infamous War of the Worlds radio broadcast.
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The monthly bonus episode turns a vacation destination on its head. Episode 91 takes a deep dive into some of the creepy, scary, and downright disturbing stories from Cape Cod's history.
The Cape is a beautiful place to live and visit, well worth its status as a popular vacation spot. However, even the most spectacular places have a few skeletons in the closet.
As a child growing up in the 1980s Cape Cod was seen as simple and mundane, bordering on boring. Only later when becoming interested in its history did some of the darker stories come to light.
This bonus episode will explore true crime, paranormal, and much more that has occurred on Cape Cod.
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Episode 90 kicks off with a pair of tragic tales that are intertwined. The quiet peninsula of Cape Cod was rocked by a pair of terrible murder-suicides involving young women being cut down by jealous men. However this is not a tale from the present day, this goes all the way back to the 1890s. In the span of less than a year, both Lizzie Coleman and Sadie Hassard were gunned down. The unfortunate part is that both deaths could have been avoided. Learn the full stories of both sad events.
When it comes to the Halloween spirit and Spooky Season the town of Salem, Massachusetts is typically the go-to as far as indulging in some terror. However, this week's Road Trip takes a different turn. Weathersfield, Connecticut is not only the oldest town in the state, but it also was home to its own witch trials dating back decades before Salem. There is also another grizzly claim to fame this town has as well.
Long before the days of smartphones, there were landline telephones. Long before Google and Caller ID there were the yellow pages and having to actually answer the phone to know who it was. A side effect of those days was the practice of making prank phone calls. Mostly immature and innocent they gave entertainment to some 80s and 90s kids. The height of the prank phone call came with the creation of The Jerky Boys. Several albums of prank calls and even a movie saw this comedy duo make it big in the 1990s. We go way Back In the Day to find out what the craze was all about.
There are some candies that kids Trick or Treating couldn't wait to get in their sack. This weeks Top 5 will not include those. This is some of the worst Halloween candy ever, although that is quite subjective. Find out if any of your real favorites are on this list.
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at an infamous hoax of the 19th century.
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Episode 89 continues Spooky Season. It kicks off with potentially the OG of true crime tales in Colonial America. Bathsheba Spooner was young, rich, and beautiful. However, she was also married to a much older man she didn't love. To rectify the situation Bathsheba concocted what was likely the first murder-for-hire plan in America. How did the plan go?
We go way Back In the Day to reminisce about what it was like to celebrate Halloween as a child of the 1980s. From the first costume choices to the candies we loved, and hated. Trick or Treating has changed since then, but the previous generation can always take a trip down memory lane.
There is a brief detour from the horror side of Halloween. This is the true story of the funniest speeding ticket I ever received. The ticket itself is hardly funny, but the story behind it has grown into legend. What happens when a Massachusetts vehicle gets pulled over in North Carolina?
There are some television shows that leave indelible legacies in entertainment history. This weeks Top 5 is not any of those shows. This Top 5 looks at the worst of the worst, the fastest canceled shows ever. It even includes shows that never made it to air. Do you remember any of these?
There is also a brand new This Week In History focusing on the origins of Oktoberfest. As well as a new Time Capsule that celebrates the birthday of my niece Emma!
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Episode 88 kicks off the spooky season of October. It begins with the sad and somber story behind Provincetown's secret smallpox cemetery. Located in the overgrown woods with no names, only numbers, learn why fourteen people have their final resting places in an area most don't even know exists.
This week's Road Trip takes us to the largest town in New England, area-wise. No, it's not Boston. It's actually the town of Pittsburg, New Hampshire. More than double the land size of the next largest town find out what makes Pittsburg unique, well beyond its enormous size.
Eight years after Nirvana's leader Kurt Cobain ended his own life the band's final fully finished song was released. You Know You're Right was the last true moment in the spotlight for one of the most influential bands of the last half-century. Now twenty years to the week after the song's release we go way Back In the Day to look at the story of how it came together, and what it was like for me to hear it for the first time.
The scaries continue with my picks for my Top 5 favorite horror movies of the 1980s. Some of these might surprise you, some of them might not, but likely all of them will get you into the Halloween feelings.
There's a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule, looking back at the debut of the legendary TV show The Twilight Zone.
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Episode 87 celebrates the coming of fall while also taking one look back at summer.
Looking forward to fall there is a special Road Trip that showcases a beautiful fall foliage drive from each of the six New England states. There are nearly limitless scenic drives throughout the region and these are only a taste of what is out there.
Looking back to summer there's a brand new Top 5 celebrating some of the most popular defunct New England amusement parks of yesteryear. These might not exist anymore but they left long-lasting memories for those generations that got to experience them.
Many lighthouses have unique stories behind them. Perhaps none is more unique than that of the Three Sisters of Nauset. Once standing proudly on the bluffs of Eastham, Massachusetts these diminutive lighthouses were separated for decades before being reunited in a field far removed from the ocean's waves. How did they get there?
We go way Back In the Day to look at what it was like as a child of the 1980s getting a crash course in 1950s television through the onset of Nick at Nite. Dennis the Menace, Mr. Ed, Car 54, and so many more became must-watch for a generation of 80s kids.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule focusing on the release of The Beatles famed Abbey Road album.
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Episode 86 is the special monthly bonus episode, diving deeper into one specific topic.
This month is a subject I never thought I'd speak of, but it is definitely one locals remember and others will find interesting and perhaps shocking.
Every high school has an infamous incident that former students remember. Perhaps you are thinking of yours right now. This episode tells of that incident from mine.
The incident involves one of my favorite teachers I ever had, adult films, solicitation of students, and a small town become national news for a time.
I do my best to explain it all as I was there when it happened a quarter-century ago. So check out the story of an infamous moment from my high school, and my teacher named Bubba.
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Episode 85 kicks off with one of Cape Cod's most significant claims to fame in the annals of American history. At the turn of the 20th century young Italian inventor, Guglielmo Marconi perfected wireless communication. On a remote stretch of bluffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the first two-way wireless communication was sent in 1903. We take a look back at the original Marconi Station site in Wellfleet and the impact Marconi had on present-day technology.
The Green Mountain State is filled with untold numbers of beautiful sites and quintessential New England towns. One such town is Rutland, Vermont. In this week's Road Trip we check out the culture, history, shopping, skiing, and more that make this a destination during any of the four seasons.
Long before the present day, when video games are easily accessible on smartphones, computers, and consoles, there was a different way to get your gaming fix. Though still around today the video arcade truly had its heyday in the late 1970s through the early 1990s. We go way Back In the Day to the dawning of the video arcade, some of the most popular games, and what led to its decline.
In Episode 43 we looked at the Top 5 funniest As-Seen On TV products. This week we are looking at the worst. These are some of the lowest-rated, much-maligned products that for some reason made their inventors money. Did you purchase any of these?
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule that looks back at the unbelievable but true story of Phineas Gage.
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Episode 84 kicks off with a look at one of the most popular summer traditions of yesteryear, going to the drive-in. This episode looks at the history of the drive-in theater and more specifically the history of Cape Cod's drive-ins.
Waterfront views, rolling green farms, a charming downtown, and so much more. This is just a little of what makes up a fun Road Trip to the town of Bristol, Rhode Island. There will be ample temptations to pay this spot a visit.
We go way Back In the Day to reminisce about the 'too good to be true' offer of CDs, records, tapes, etc for only a penny. Columbia House was everywhere for decades and was a sort of right of passage for teenagers looking to collect music and rack up debt. What was the story behind this company and its offer?
The new Top 5 takes a look at some brand names that are more famous than the actual product they sell. So ingrained in the world are these brands that people often use them interchangeably with the product. Do you ever use these brand names in that way?
There is also a brand new This Week In History and birthday-themed Time Capsule that looks back at the assassination of President William McKinley.
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Episode 83 digs deep, both into the past and into the ground.
It begins with the strange but true story of buried treasure on Cape Cod. Who was Mabel Simpkins-Agassiz, and what was the odd object she had buried on her property? And how is that object still around today?
Next, is a Road Trip exploring one of the beautiful towns of Cape Cod. Dennis, Massachusetts is dead center on the Cape and is home to miles of beaches, culture, arts, history, and naturally shopping and restaurants. Find out more about what makes this town special and a must for any visit to Cape Cod.
We go way Back In the Day to look at some classic New England convenience stores of yesteryear. Sure they may have all sold basically the same items but some of these names are sure to bring back fond memories of local kids from the 80s and 90s. Before 7-Eleven and Cumberland Farms dominated the region there were other stalwarts.
The 90s spawned some memorable commercial advertising mascots. This weeks Top 5 gives a spotlight back to some of those beloved characters that did their best to sell whatever product they were associated with. How many of these will you remember?
There is also a brand new This Week In History and birthday-themed Time Capsule that looks back at the founding of Netflix.
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It's that time of year again, Back to School time. Episode 82 of the podcast is the monthly bonus episode. This month we look at going back to school, or more appropriately, going to school for the first time.
From school shopping, riding the bus, lunch, recess, field day, field trips, and other overall initial memories of education it will be a fun trip down memory lane, or perhaps nightmare fuel for those who did not enjoy school.
This episode looks at elementary school, in particular, kindergarten through 5th Grade, and all of the specifics that went along with it. Whether you began school in the early 1980s, earlier, or more recently, the memories of those first years in school are something that we all can relate to.
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Episode 81 begins with a look back three years to the day Cape Cod was hit with several tornadoes. Although only minimal in intensity these storms left their mark on the peninsula. I will tell the story of how the most intense of the three just happened to travel directly over where I worked at the time as well.
This week's Road Trip heads to the popular college city of New Haven, Connecticut. Home to three colleges there is much to see and do here. From beaches to museums, and even the place where the hamburger was invented. Get a crash course in New Haven before you head there yourself.
Old school Public Service Announcements were a fun look at how some kids learned the basics of humanity like love, trust, fair play, and more. One such series of PSAs were the popular Snipets of the 1970s and early 80s. We go way Back In the Day to explain more about them for those that might have forgotten, or are too young to have seen them.
The nostalgia runs deep in this week's Top 5. We look at some of the most iconic OG video game characters. These were the first characters to be as well known as the games themselves. Which of these was your favorite?
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule that looks back at the premiere issue of Sports Illustrated magazine.
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Episode 80 begins with a trip back to the golden age of Cape Cod restaurants. This week it's a look at a beloved establishment run by a beloved family. Get ready to eat heartily and smile widely as we reminisce about the Sword and Shield of Harwich Port.
It is part city and part wide open spaces. This week's Road Trip takes us to one of only six capital cities New England has to offer. Concord, New Hampshire is filled with historical places, educational wonders, beautiful scenery, and its share of highly-rated restaurants. Find out more about why you should pay it a visit in this episode.
25 years ago this week television saw the debut of one of the most controversial, yet enduring, shows of all-time. South Park changed the way animated shows were seen and created with its adult humor and takes on sensitive topics. More than that it has become a cultural phenomenon that has crossed over generations. From VHS to streaming, this week is a look back at what it was like when South Park first burst onto the scene.
This week's Top 5 looks at athletes that 'could have been.' Whether through injury or simply not living up to the hype, these athletes did not make it to the lofty expectations bestowed upon them. Find out who made the list!
Also there's a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at what could have been the first victim of the notorious Jack the Ripper.
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Episode 79 kicks off with a look back at the potentially final screening of the Lady of the Dunes documentary that debuted in April. The film, produced by Frank Durant, has been a popular talking point on the podcast including a long-form interview with Frank in Episode 62. This segment will look back at the final screening, look forward to the companion book that will be released in the near future, and also give an overview of the Lady of the Dunes murder mystery for those who might be unfamiliar with it.
We go from reality to fiction with a unique and different Road Trip segment. Rather than looking at a place to go spend a few days, this week's segment looks at fictional New England places. It includes towns from famous movies and television shows, places you'll immediately recognize, and others you might have never heard of.
It's the dog days of summer and this week's episode celebrates it. First is a trip way Back In the Day to look at what it was like being a child of the 1980s and the excitement that came when the ice cream truck made its way into the neighborhood.
Summer is celebrated even more with a brand new Top 5 that looks at some of the best summertime songs. Whether lying on a beach towel, sailing on the ocean, or driving a winding road at sunset, these songs are likely to enhance the good vibes.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the murder of an Old West legend, Wild Bill Hickok.
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Episode 78 is the special monthly bonus show.
We all may come from different places and different backgrounds, but one way we're all similar is the fact that we all work for a living. The jobs might be different, they might pay different, and have different responsibilities, but they're all part of being part of the workforce.
It all had to start somewhere though. We all can remember our first jobs. No, not doing chores around the house, but an actual job with an actual boss.
This bonus episode features a look back at my indoctrination into the land of being a working man. We'll look at what it was like getting used to taking orders, getting that first true paycheck, and whether or not I believe I started my first job too young(I was 12).
As a quick reminder there will be no new podcast episode next week due to my commitments on the final screening of the Lady of the Dunes documentary before it goes to distribution. The link for tickets is below. Episode 79 will come to you in two weeks!
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Episode 77 kicks off with some true crime. Clarence Parker was a loving husband, doting father, and respected member of the Falmouth, Massachusetts community. So why was he killed in cold-blood on his front lawn, and why has the case never been solved?
It is the smallest state capital in America, population-wise. However Montpelier, Vermont is also one of the most beautiful and unique. Located near the Canadian border, among the Green Mountains, this little capital city has so much to offer all year-round. Learn more about it in this week's Road Trip.
Few things bring back pleasant childhood memories than a big bowl of heavily sweetened breakfast cereal. Combine that with some classic Saturday Morning Cartoons and most children of the 70's and 80's are in heaven. Do you remember the time when sugar was removed from many cereals? No, not the sugar itself, but the word 'sugar.' We go way Back In the Day to look at the time in the early 1980's when sugar was a dirty word and was removed from many popular breakfast cereals' names.
Laughter is the best medicine. This week's Top 5 is going to give a heaping helping of it. We look at some of the funniest current stand-up comedians and I give some examples of their bits you should check out if you've never heard of them.
There will be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule which revolves around the very first show performed by the Rolling Stones.
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Episode 76 begins with the fourth Dedication to the Craft photography segment. Sunset and night photography is fun and can create some beautiful everlasting images. However something else that enjoys being out after dark is the coyote. This segment details some examples of when night photography meets a coyote, or several.
This week's Road Trip takes us to the island escape of Jamestown, Rhode Island. While others might flock to Newport, Narragansett, or Providence, Jamestown holds its own with beautiful panoramic views, wide open spaces, historic forts, lighthouses, great food, and more. Get a little teaser as to why you should pay this island a visit.
Though it is always changing and evolving it is hard to believe that social media, for better or worse, is now a quarter-century old. We go way Back in the Day to the origins of social media, including some of the OG sites, like Friendster and MySpace, and what happened to them as times continued to change.
Summer is in full swing and since Cape Cod is a vacation destination what better way to celebrate than with a new countdown of the Top 5 Cape Cod Beaches. Are any of these on your list?
There is of course a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the release of the all-time classic movie Back to the Future.
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Episode 75 begins by looking back at what could have been the worst author event ever. What follows is a series of unfortunate events. However it will be left up to the listener as to whether this was truly a bad event, or just a funny story being shared on this week's episode.
It might be the smallest town by sheer land size to be featured on the podcast but Nahant, Massachusetts is a worthy addition to the Road Trip series. Beaches galore, seemingly endless beautiful views, there's a lot packed into just over one-square-mile.
Children of the 1970's and 80's rejoice. We go way Back In the Day to the Lee J Ames collection of drawing books. Learning to draw is tough, the Draw 50 series that dotted elementary school library shelves made it easier. Reminisce about these forgotten classics, or learn about them for the first time.
This week's Top 5 is a rarity, it will actually go in order rather than random order as per usual. We look at the Highest Grossing Movies Ever at the box office when adjusted for inflation. Which ones made the list?
There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule which details the introduction of the very first emergency telephone number 999.
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Episode 74 is the monthly bonus show.
This is all about a subject I'd wanted to talk about for a while but needed to find a good spot in the podcast itinerary.
Being diagnosed as suffering from migraine headaches from the age of 2 I thought it would be good to discuss my dealings with the affliction. I am not doctor so I'll be sharing a lot of common medical research. More so than that will be how migraines have affected me, how they feel, how I cope with them, and things like that. Headaches are common, migraines less so, this episode will hopefully shine a little light on what it's like to live with migraines.
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Episode 73 of the podcast kicks off with the horrifying true story of the scariest place I have ever visited, Medfield State Hospital in Medfield, Massachusetts. For a century patients were kept there, through various iterations of the property. Though it was used for the backdrop of a few movies the reality of this long standing hospital is stranger than fiction.
There are a few places in New England that feel like home to me. One such place is Mid-Coast Maine. The town of Camden, Maine is a big part why. Mountains, lighthouses, harbor views, a classic Main Street, and so much more. This week's Road Trip should be one that gets you ready to pay Camden a visit.
Today many people have unlimited and easy access to the internet, some through their smartphones. A quarter-century ago the internet was a vastly different place. Modems, dial-up, different search engines, primitive websites, and more. We go way Back In the Day to reminisce with a Part 1 of Internet in the 1990's.
This week's Top 5, by special request, dives into some of the scariest television show themes that scarred your childhood. Which ones made the list?
There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around very first Major League Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Episode 72 is loaded with flashbacks and wild nights.
It begins with a trip back to the Golden Age of Cape Cod nightlife. Guido Murphy's of Hyannis was one of the most popular, and most infamous, night spots ever on the Cape. How did it start? How did it get its reputation? And what became of it?
This week's Road Trip takes us to the seaside, riverside, town of Groton, Connecticut. Dubbed the Submarine Capital of the World, Groton is also home to historic forts, lighthouses, high-quality cuisine, beaches, and woodlands for hiking. Get a taste of why you should make it a point to pay it a visit.
In the early 1990's all fast food restaurants seemed to be getting in on the bigger is better craze. Super-sized meals, larger buckets of chicken, it was everywhere. This extended to pizza chains as well. For a brief period of time three of the biggest pizza establishments in America went to battle over who had the best 'giant' pizza. Find out all about it as we go way Back In the Day.
We stick with the 1990's for a brand new Top 5. This will deal with the passing fads of the decade. Not all were bad, but all were in your face during the time they were popular. Perhaps you partook in some of these crazes?
There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the 40th anniversary of one of the biggest films of all-time, E.T.
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Episode 71 begins by taking a trip back 50 years ago to the week and Cape Cod's very own Woodstock concert. Held in Provincetown in 1972 it had big aspirations and noble intentions. Who organized it? Who played it? What is its legacy?
Head up north to the middle of New Hampshire and a Road Trip to the charming little town of New London. Wide open spaces, mountains, authentic farm stands, even luxury resorts, there is so much that makes New London a place worth the drive from wherever you are in New England.
We take a journey way Back In the Day to the sugary sweet days of the trip to the candy store in the 1980's. Back when penny candy was actually a penny, there is a lot of great memories to be uncovered as we walk the aisles and pick out our favorites. Just remember to brush your teeth after.
There's a brand new Top 5 featuring musical artists I wish I could have seen in concert. Some of them will be obvious, some might be a little surprising, all of them would have been amazing for me to see live.
There's also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the death of Helen Keller.
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Episode 70 is the monthly bonus episode of the podcast.
For this show we take a deep dive Back In the Day to when my desire to be a writer took a detour. After getting my first taste of Saturday Night Live in the early 1990's I decided I wanted to create my own characters and skits. At first it was radio shows with my Sony tape recorder, but after saving up money for months I made the big purchase of a Sears camcorder. What followed was several years of working to be a filmmaker.
This episode looks at why I bought my camcorder. I also share some of the shenanigans that came from it, the moments created, the memories I treasure, and more.
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Episode 69 begins with a Cape Cod true crime tale. In 1899 a shocking murder rocked the Cape and specifically the town of Yarmouth. Young James Whittemore had been killed by his supposed friend Edwin Ray Snow. Why did Snow murder his friend? What happened after Snow was caught? It's all covered here.
Heeeere's Johnny! For 30 years Johnny Carson was the undisputed king of late night television. The Tonight Show was appointment viewing for millions. 30 years ago this week Johnny signed off for the final time. We go way Back In the Day to look back at a little of what made Johnny Carson and his show so legendary.
This week's Road Trip takes us to Westerly, Rhode Island. The final stop before entering Connecticut this coastal town has stretches of beautiful beaches, delicious food, a five-star resort, and much more. Find out why you should pay it a visit and then plan your trip!
Who were the biggest sports stars of the 1980's? This week's Top 5 is sure to create debate among fans. It was an easy list to create, but a hard one to narrow down.
There's also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the very first Academy Awards ceremony.
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Episode 68 falls the day before Friday the 13th and this spooky day is intertwined throughout the show.
It begins with a somewhat creepy tale, though more sad and unfortunate. The West Barnstable Brick Company was a giant of Cape Cod business for more than half a century. Today all that remains are the bricks themselves which are collector's items, an overgrown area hiding bits of the old factory, and the story of what happened.
The town of Hull, Massachusetts is a crown jewel of the South Shore. Though small in actual size there is so much packed in to every bit of it. Beaches, old forts, carousels, high-class hotels, beautiful ocean views, delicious food and so much more. Find out all about it on this week's Road Trip.
The Friday the 13th franchise has been scaring audiences for more than forty years. There has been a dozen films and Jason Voorhees has become a horror icon. However did you know that in the 1980's there was an early attempt at a Friday the 13th video game? Made for the Nintendo this game promised to bring the slasher series to the video game medium. We go Back in the Day to see if it lived up to the hype.
There have been many larger than life bands from the Grunge and Alternative genre in the 1990's. There have also been some that burst on to the scene and then faded away. This week's Top 5 looks back at some of those lesser known bands and the music they created.
There's also a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the eradication of smallpox.
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Episode 67 kicks off with the story behind what some consider to be the most dangerous stretch of road in Massachusetts. This stretch of Cape Cod's Route 6, between Dennis and Orleans, is ominously referred to as 'Suicide Alley.' Does it deserve this nickname?
It's a double-dip Road Trip as we venture to the Green Mountain State of Vermont and the neighboring small towns of Jamaica and Townshend. They are interconnected for me which is why they are here together. Find out why this week.
Nearly three decades ago cartoons were changed forever with the creation of Beavis and Butthead. Exploding onto MTV this Mike Judge animated show was controversial and hilarious. I share a little of what it was like being a teenager when it first came onto the scene.
The Top 5 1980's TV show theme songs are sure to have you swimming in memories, or searching YouTube to see what the big deal was.
There's a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the very first Grammy Awards.
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Episode 66 is the monthly bonus show.
This is an episode I have wanted to do. Although this show will be dedicated to and focus on my Nana I hope that the positive memories she gave me will allow those listening to remember their own family and friends and their own positive memories.
My Nana was a truly special lady and deserves an episode all her own.
Remember there is no new episode next week. Episode 67 of the podcast will drop May 5th.
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Episode 65 begins with the behind the scenes story of the premiere of the Lady of the Dunes documentary produced by Frank Durant. From who was there at the Provincetown Theater, plans for the film going forward, my involvement, and my night overall, and more it is all here. To listen to the exclusive interview with Frank leading up to the premiere check out
Episode 62.
We head west and land along the water to take a Road Trip to Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Culture, history, good food, beautiful scenery, lighthouses, and more make up this charming small seaside town.
This week we go way Back In the Day 35 years ago this month and the debut of Married...with Children on the fledgling FOX network. The Bundy's changed the way families were presented on television. Take a look back at what made this show stand out and what it was like for me being a kid and seeing it for the first time.
This week's Top 5 is dedicated to the top-rated movies to win a Razzie Award. The ratings are according to Rotten Tomatoes, although there might be one outlier in the bunch.
There's a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the CBS News debut of Walter Cronkite.
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- Get Tickets For Lady of the Dunes(April 22nd)
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- 10 Best Movies to Win A Razzie(IMDb) - ScreenRant
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Episode 64 begins with the story of Cape Cod's oddest tourist attraction. For more than fifty years the SS James Longstreet sat in Cape Cod Bay, off of Eastham. It was a former Liberty Ship turned target ship. Routinely bombed for decades the Longstreet was also a popular photography subject as well as boating adventure. What ever became of Cape Cod's target ship?
This week's Road Trip heads into Central Maine and the little big town of Bangor. Though it maintains much of the quintessential Maine charm Bangor is also home to an international airport. What is there to see and do in Bangor? You'll find out!
20 years ago this week Grunge/Alternative music lost a vocal giant. Alice In Chains was at the forefront of the Seattle sound. Singer Layne Staley was a major part of that with his truly unique voice and hauntingly personal lyrics hat depicted his drug addiction. Hear more about his life, the impact his music left, and his sad ending that left a big hole in alternative music.
This week's Top 5 dives into some of the biggest product flops of the 1980's. Did you use any of these, or remember any of them?
There's a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule as well centering around the birthday of one of comedy's biggest icons, Eddie Murphy.
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- Get Tickets For Lady of the Dunes(April 22nd)
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Episode 63 starts with a trip down memory lane. For more than four decades The Paddock in Hyannis was home to great food and great music. Whether it was in house singers and musicians, or celebrities filtering in from the neighboring Cape Cod Melody Tent, there was always something going on there.
Our Road Trip segment takes us to the Green Mountain State and Brattleboro, Vermont. Covered bridges, farms, farmers markets, beautiful scenery, and more make us this charming New England town.
We go way Back In the Day and learn the struggles of being a kid in the 1980's and 1990's and needing to use the telephone. Personal smartphones were a long way off. Back then it was typically one phone, mounted to the wall, with little to no privacy.
A brand new Top 5 showcases the movies that remind me of my sisters. We all grew up in the 1980's and 1990's so nostalgia will be high on this list.
There's a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule as well.
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Who was The Lady of the Dunes? This question had fascinated and confounded people across America for nearly fifty years. Since her body was discovered in a remote area of the Provincetown dunes in July 1974 the questions of her identity, the motive behind her murder, and the parties responsible have gone unanswered.
Producer Frank Durant is shining a new light on the case and the questions surrounding it with his new documentary entitled Lady of the Dunes. In this special bonus episode of the podcast Frank sits down for an in-depth interview.
Durant talks about his reasons for doing the documentary, some of the highs and lows of working on it, what he hopes the film will accomplish, and so much more.
Episode 62 is a can't miss! Get tickets to the April 1st premiere at the Cape Cinema in Dennis here: Lady of the Dunes.
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Episode 61 begins with another installment of Restaurant Storytime. This is perhaps the king of unbelievable stories that happened during my tenure in the restaurant industry. The key players? A summer night, a dishwasher, and an uninvited intruder in the prep room. It is all 100% reality.
Things get a little lighter as we go back to the story of Cape Cod's first summer White House. Long before there was the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port there was Gray Gable in Bourne. It was home of President Grover Cleveland who had a deep connection to Cape Cod for years.
MAD Magazine was a legend of humor both childish and subversive for over six decades. It spoofed everything from music and movies to politics and world events. It could be enjoyed by people from 8-80. We go Back In the Day to what it was like as a child of the 1980's first discovering this iconic publication.
This week's Top 5 goes back to some favorite childhood cereals. In the days before sugar was a bad word these were the breakfast(or dinner) options that made growing up amazing. Are any of them on your list?
There's a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule that focus on the debut of the FBI's 10 Most Wanted List.
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Episode 60 begins with the story of revolutionary automobile industrialist Henry Ford and his purchase of a piece of Cape Cod history. In a fascinating turn of events it is possible that the most-viewed Cape Cod attraction does not even reside on the Cape. Find out all about what it is, and what piece of the Cape Ford originally wanted to buy.
Is it possible for something to be both so close yet so far away? That is the case when it comes to Nantucket's Great Point. The lighthouse at the tip of the point is seen by countless people arriving on Nantucket via the ferry. However getting to it by land is a different story. We will take that long trip over-sand on this week's Road Trip.
Every family has unique and sometimes quirky traditions. As kids growing up they might seem odd but looking back as adults they can bring back fond memories. On this episode we go way Back In the Day to one such family tradition in my own family. It was my Nana's favorite game and I'll explain all about it.
There's a brand new Top 5 featuring some forgotten childhood drinks for those who grew up in the 1980's and 1990's. Did you try any of these?
This Week In History and Time Capsule revolve around the introduction of the Barbie doll.
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- The Henry Ford Museum
- Nantucket Chamber of Commerce
- Digital Commonwealth
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Episode 59 begins with a trip back into the golden age of Cape Cod night life. For three decades Pufferbellies was one of the biggest and brightest stars of Cape Cod after dark thanks to the popularity of its owner and Happy Hour legend John Morgan.
There was a time in the 19th century that Rhode Island was seen as the vampire capital of America. The most disturbing story of that time was that of Mercy Brown and the tragedies that befell her family. But was she a vampire?
25 years ago U2 released their POP album. It took the one-time biggest band in the world and added techno beats and disco balls. The album was not a success and left a stain on the band's reputation that took years to wash off. Was the album as bad as was reported though? We go Back In the Day to find out.
This week a brand new Top 5 will countdown the biggest music supergroups of all-time. There is also a new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the birth of the OG of the giant monsters, King Kong.
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- Kings of Cape Cod.com
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Episode 58 is the monthly bonus episode. This is a special look at the teacher who impacted my life the most. Ms. Claire Rodrigues was my Second Grade teacher and it was in her class where the seed of my dream to be a writer was planted. My Aunt Kelly recently retired from teaching after more than three decades so it felt like an appropriate time to create such an episode.
Hopefully everyone out there had a teacher that helped influence their lives in a positive way. All kids have some sort of dream they want to pursue and having a teacher, or other important person in their lives, to help them along the way is invaluable.
This bonus episode is a Thank You to the teacher who influenced my life the most, and hopefully gets you thinking about those who did that for you.
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Episode 57 falls during Valentine's week. So naturally it begins with the story of Cape Cod blowing up a lighthouse. Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse sat off of the coast of Cape Cod for nearly a century. It helped to guide vessels safely into various harbors. Why was it then exploded in 1952?
For more than 20 episodes we've been following my epic 2,100-mile 2019 road trip. This week is the finale of that trip and also a retrospective on what it was like doing so much traveling and what might be the next road trip.
In honor of Valentine's Day we go way Back In the Day as I share some of my first celebrity crushes. Late 1980's to early 1990's, some of these might tug at the heart strings of guys my age, it's definitely a fun trip back in time.
What do you think of when you think of the 1990's? This week's Top 5 focuses on Symbols of the 1990's. These are some of the trends, fads, and pop culture events that defined my teenage decade. Do you remember any of them?
There's a new This Week In History and Time Capsule surrounding the birthday of Michael Jordan!
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- Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse - New England Lighthouses.net
- 2019 Road Trip Instagram Stories
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Episode 56 kicks off with Dedication to the Craft III. This time it is an adventure into the dark, cold, and winter for a numbing yet beautiful sunrise at Race Point Lighthouse in Provincetown. Was it worth it?
Assateague Island National Seashore may reside in two states, Maryland and Virginia, but it has one spectacular attraction: Wild Horses. How did they get to the island? What sort of rules and regulations are there when encountering them? Find out on this week's Road Trip.
We go way Back In the Day to all of the fun and frustration that came from playing Mike Tyson's Punch-Out for the NES. How did 'Iron' Mike get involved? What was this about a potential sequel? Plus reminisce about all of the unique fighters you faced in the game.
What were the worst movies I saw in the theater? The ones on this week's Top 5 might make you shake your head in disbelief, like Howard the Duck, or maybe you'll have enjoyed them?
There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule as well!
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- Assateague Island National Seashore
- Play Mike Tyson's Punch-Out
- Assateague Island - In My Footsteps
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Episode 55 starts off with the story of the wreck of the schooner Montclair off of Nauset Beach. Destroyed in a storm in 1927 the vessel remains a part of the beach itself, being revealed and hidden repeatedly over the years due to shifting sands. How did it end up there though?
A very special Road Trip takes us to the beautiful Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina. Located on the Outer Banks it features a pair of historic lighthouses and so much more. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was in fact the end game for the epic 2,100-mile jaunt in 2019.
The king of parody music, Weird Al Yankovic has been making fans laugh for over 40 years. Parodying songs from Michael Jackson, to Queen, to Nirvana, and countless more, Weird Al has a timeless appeal that we dive into going way Back In the Day.
Do you remember many of the popular and iconic product mascots of the 1970's? We're going to talk about the Top 5 including Morris the Cat, Woodsy the Owl, and more!
There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule as well!
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- Outer Banks.com
- Weird Al.com
- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - In My Footsteps
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Episode 54 of the podcast is a special bonus show.
If you have ever had the desire to write a book of your own, or wondered how to go about getting it published, I am here to share some of my own experiences.
From finding something you're passionate about, to putting the idea on paper(or computer), hopefully this will give you a little help in beginning your own journey as an author.
In addition I also share some about podcasting, blogging, eBooks, and more.
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Episode 53 begins with true crime. It delves into the sinister poisoning murders of Nurse Jane Toppan. At the turn of the 20th century this trusted figure betrayed that trust in a string of murders on and off Cape Cod. How did it all go down?
It is safe to say that Cape Cod and New York City are fairly different. How much of a culture shock was it to visit the Big Apple as a 13-year old on a field trip?
Continuing the love letter to the Outer Banks this week's Road Trip takes us to Roanoke Island, North Carolina. It was here that the first English settlement in America was tried and ultimately failed. However what truly became of the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
We go way back to what 1980's kids got to play in school as far as early educational computer games. Sure everyone remembers The Oregon Trail and Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego? There were many more classic titles that will be featured on this week's Top 5.
There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the birth of The Greatest, Muhammad Ali.
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- Outer Banks.com
- 10 Educational PC Games Every 80's Kid Loved - PCMag.com
- Classic Reload.com
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Episode 52 of the podcast begins by going back 10 years this week to the most embarrassing race story I have. An indoor half marathon, in a dome, with free beer at the end. What could go wrong? Let's find out!
One of the first forms of self-expression growing up is choosing the perfect posters to adorn your bedroom walls. What was it like for a 1990's teenager choosing posters and more for their wall?
This week's Road Trip is to one of the Outer Banks crown jewels, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. It is deeply connected to the Wright Brothers and the history of aviation. However there is so much more to be seen and done there.
What are the Top 5 defunct car brands of my lifetime? Find out, and find out if you might have owned any of these.
There's a new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the very first Super Bowl.
Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV after they've finished.
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- Wear Your Wish
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- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
- The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Outer Banks.com
- Hampshire Dome.com
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Happy New Year! 2022 kicks off with Episode 51 of the podcast.
It's a jam-packed episode starting with a very special interview. Crystal Joy Smith, also known as KeeKee, is with us to talk about her brand new cookbook. KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen is chock full of healthy, affordable, and simple recipes for those looking to make a positive change in their diet. She has combined Cape Cod, her heritage, and her childhood into a labor of love and her hard work shows.
We're returning to the amazing Outer Banks for a Road Trip to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Known for its connection to the Wright Brothers and their contributions to aviation, Kitty Hawk has much more to offer which will be showcased here.
The 1980's were a different time for the youth of America. There were many things that were commonplace for kids to do Back In the Day that would be unthinkable today. What were some of them? We'll share a few.
The latest Top 5 will feature the best sports teams of my lifetime that play outside of New England. Which teams made the list?
There's a new This Week In History featuring the birth of Apple, as well as a new Time Capsule.
Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV after they've finished.
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- Wear Your Wish
- DJ Williams Music
- KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
- The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Outer Banks.com
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Episode 50 is a special bonus episode. It is not only a Holiday episode, it is also a 2021 Year In Review, as well as a 50th Episode retrospective.
It is the Holiday season and hopefully you all get to spend time with family and friends and have a lot of good food.
We look back at 2021 in general. There were a lot of fun topics covered on the podcast with many more to come in 2022.
Creating, researching, recording, editing, and promoting a podcast is a lot of work. However anybody listening has the ability to host one. Everyone has a subject they are knowledgeable and passionate about and I hope you get to share your voice with the world.
I wanted to give a special thank you to all of you who have listened to even one minute of the first 50 episodes of the podcast and cheers to hopefully a fabulous 2022!
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Episode 49 brings the gross out humor to the Holiday season. For a brief time in the 1980's Garbage Pail Kids took the youth of America by storm. At first these stickers were seen as a disgusting spin on Cabbage Patch Kids. What was it that caused their downfall? What was it like to be a kid when these first came out?
For 35 years a beautifully stoic building has been slowly decaying on Rt. 28 in West Dennis. An eyesore today it was once a family homestead and at its peak it was a restaurant and swinging jazz club. Learn the long story of The Columns in this week's episode.
We return to the Outer Banks this week for a Road Trip to Southern Shores, North Carolina. The Outer Banks was the crown jewel of my 2019 road trip and will be featured heavily on the next few episodes.
There's a new Top 5 this week featuring Christmas season toys. The biggest selling toys of the Holiday season, which toys and which years made the list?
There's a new This Week In History featuring the birth of seer Nostradamus and a special birthday Time Capsule as well.
Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV after they've finished.
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- Wear Your Wish
- DJ Williams Music
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
- The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- GeePeeKay.com
- 15 Most Valuable Garbage Pail Kids
- Outer Banks.com
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Episode 48 is filled with Holiday cheer!
It kicks off with the heartwarming story of the Flying Santa, Edward Rowe Snow. He spent decades delivering gifts to lighthouses and other remote island locations to spread joy.
We take a Road Trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The first of several incredible sights on the Outer Banks is the small town of Duck.
The holiday cheer continues with a journey Back In the Day and the memories of what it was like to be a kid and getting to choose some potential Christmas gifts from the old Sears Wish Book.
There is a new Top 5 featuring the best Christmas movies. It is a companion piece to the top Christmas TV specials from Episode 47.
This Week In History features the mystery of the Mary Celeste, and there's a new Time Capsule.
Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV after they've finished.
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- Christopher Setterlund.com
- The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Sears Wish Book Archives
- Outer Banks.com
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Episode 47 kicks of the Holiday season in style. It begins with the hilarious but true stories from Restaurant Storytime III. These center around what was to be done with baked potatoes that were left over from the night before.
The newest Road Trip is a journey back in time to Colonial Williamsburg Virginia. It is the largest living history museum that allows you to totally amerce yourself in the lives of 18th century Colonists.
We go way Back In the Day to the release of Nintendo's Game Boy. It revolutionized video gaming and was at the top of the list for kids at Christmas when it was released in 1989. What made it so popular?
It's the time of the year for beloved Christmas season television specials. This week is the Top 5 list of them. Which ones made it? Is there a Grinch? Or a red-nosed reindeer?
Of course there is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller video.
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- Wear Your Wish
- DJ Williams Music
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
- The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Colonial Williamsburg.org
- Michael Jackson - Thriller
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Episode 46 is a special Bonus edition of the podcast.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who has been listening to the podcast over its first year in existence!
This episode focuses on the people, places, and things that I am thankful for.
Episode 46 is also being released on November 23rd which is the birthday of my sister Katie, who you hear about weekly through the promo for her Wear Your Wish company.
I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, and food!
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Episode 45 is musically charged. It begins with the story of the Cape Cod Melody Tent. Before it was the premiere entertainment location on the Cape it was a Music Circus in a grassy field near Hyannis' Main Street. Learn all about how it started.
This week's Road Trip takes us to where the first English settlement in America began. Historic Jamestowne Virginia is a fascinating look back over 400 years and is still sharing its secrets thanks to current archaeological digs happening there.
We go way Back In the Day to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of U2's Achtung Baby. One of the top albums by one of the top bands at their absolute peak. It was released at a pivotal time in my life and I will dive deep into why this album still resonates so deeply with me after 30 years.
The musical themes keep going with a special Top 5 list counting down the biggest Disco Era Artists. Some will be no-brainers, others might be surprising, but they all had a major impact on the fleeting craze known as disco.
There's also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around my mother's birthday which is a lot of fun to share!
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- Historic Jamestowne
- Cape Cod Melody Tent
- U2 Achtung Baby - Spotify
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 44 begins by going back more than a century to the story of the creation of the Cape Cod Canal, more specifically the three original bridges that spanned across it. Whatever happened to them?
This week's Road Trip takes us to the city of Lynchburg, Virginia. Chock full of culture, waterfront scenery, an historic marketplace and more this will surely leaving you itching to pay the city a visit.
We go way Back In the Day to 30 years ago and the release of Tecmo Super Bowl for the NES. This football classic changed what sports simulation games meant. The only question was did you play as Bo Jackson's Raiders, or Lawrence Taylor's Giants?
A brand new Top 5 showcases some of the best Maine towns. From the coast to inland, from south to north, big cities to small towns, check out which made this list and then go and see them for yourself.
There's a new installment of This Week In History and a Time Capsule all surrounding the creation of the legend of children's television, Sesame Street.
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- Lynchburg Tourism
- Visit Maine.com
- Digital Commonwealth.org
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 43 begins Year Two of the podcast and what better way to celebrate a birthday show than with the story of one of the kings of Cape Cod entertainment the Mill Hill Club in West Yarmouth. From humble beginnings of suits and strings this establishment turned in to one of the most happening places to be for over fifty years.
Birthdays can make you feel old, one way to feel young again is by giving your hair a more youthful shade. We go way Back In the Day as I embarrass myself with stories of hair coloring gone wrong, and basically they all went wrong.
The latest stop on my epic 2,100-mile Road Trip is the place where the Civil War was ended, Appomattox, Virginia. After the last story of the Blue Ridge Parkway fail was this a chapter with a happy ending? Well, yes and no.
Infomercials have been a staple of daytime television for decades. Children have had sick days filled with them when staying home from school. So which of the As Seen On TV products are or were the funniest? This week's new Top 5 shares some that will give you memories and some laughs.
There's a brand new This Week In History with the debut of the Boston Bruins and a Time Capsule surrounding another special birthday, my own!
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- Kings of Cape Cod.com
- 15 Classic As Seen On Tv Products - Mental Floss
- Appomattox Chamber of Commerce
- In My Footsteps: Gettysburg & Appomattox
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 42 is the newest special monthly Bonus episode. In keeping with the spooky Halloween season this episode showcases some of the Scariest Places I Have Visited. Many of these can be visited today, some cannot, but they all deserve mention. They stick to the New England area and range from cemeteries, to deep dark woods, haunted houses, and abandoned buildings.
In addition there are some places I visited that I thought would be scary and were not as well as potential scary places to be visited in the future.
There is no new episode next week, and the week after will mark the beginning of the second year of the podcast.
Thank you to everyone who has checked out the podcast during its first year and hopefully you'll stick around for Year Two.
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- Mercy Brown: The Last Vampire
- 4K New England - Cape Cod's Loneliest Grave
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- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 41 continues the spooky Halloween season with the ghastly true crime story of the Smuttynose Axe Murders. On a remote island miles off of the coast of Maine two women were brutally murdered in 1873. Learn the story behind the crime and why there might be questions as to who the killer was even to this day.
Nothing was cooler as a child of the 1980's than reading Fangoria Magazine. With graphic bloody photos from classic horror films it was Fangoria that gave 80's and 90's kids ideas of what horror movies to rent from the video store. Hear a little more about it when we go way Back In the Day.
The epic 2,100-mile/6-day Road Trip has been nothing but success up to this point. Now it is time to hear about the trip's greatest fail. The attempt to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. Why was it a fail? Listen and find out.
The latest Top 5 list contains some of Cape Cod's most underrated attractions. Not necessarily secret spots, but ones that don't get enough love. Which ones made the list?
There's a brand new This Week In History about the launch of Saturday Night Live as well as a Time Capsule surrounding a very special birthday.
Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Blue Ridge Parkway.org
- Fangoria Magazine
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- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 40 is the first of October and begins the spooky Halloween season. This week's show kicks it off with the story of Cape Cod's loneliest grave. Located deep in the woods of North Truro. Who was Thomas Ridley and why is he buried so far from civilization?
The next Road Trip segment features Winchester, Virginia. It has a connection to the Civil War but there is so much more to see and do there.
What are the Top 5 Massachusetts North Shore attractions? This week's list was difficult to narrow down with dozens of classic, beautiful, and unique places to visit from Revere north to Salisbury. Find out which ones made the list.
We go way Back In the Day to the bane of many 1980's and 1990's parents' existence, the 900-number. Often referred to as a hotline these numbers cost eager children, or more accurately their parents, loads of money as teen idols, musicians, wrestlers, and more shared top secret information with their fans.
There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule surrounding the anniversary of the debut of Monty Python's Flying Circus.
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- Wear Your Wish
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- The Weirdest 900 Numbers From the 1980's - Buzzfeed News
- Visit Winchester, VA
- Boston North Shore - Visit MA
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 39 begins with tips and advice for those looking to train for and finish a fall marathon. When you've run out of water and busted through the Runner's High you know you're marathon training. There's also stories from the last marathon I ran.
They've won 6 Super Bowls in the 21st Century. However growing up in the 1980's being a New England Patriots fan was far different. We're going way Back In the Day to when the team was mediocre at best, including when their games were routinely blacked out in the home markets.
Though small in population a Road Trip to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is chock full of history and natural beauty. With Civil War tie-ins, the Appalachian Trail, and a wonderful scenic overlook it is a little town big on attractions.
1980's kids rejoice, this week's Top 5 goes back to the best Saturday Morning Cartoons that used to accompany the sugary cereal and lazy mornings on the couch.
There's a new This Week In History and Time Capsule surrounding the death of young actor James Dean and more!
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- Harpers Ferry, WV - In My Footsteps
- Harpers Ferry, WV - NPS.gov
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- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 38 of the podcast is a special bonus episode.
On September 24, 1991 Nirvana released their 2nd album Nevermind.
It changed the music industry by introducing Grunge music to a broader audience. Kurt Cobain became a voice of a generation whether he wanted to or not. The band and the album broke barriers and eventually dethroned Michael Jackson on top of the charts.
This episode covers the Nevermind album as the 30th anniversary of its release approaches. It covers how the mainstream gravitated toward Grunge, the influence the music had on Generation X, and of course the influence it had on me.
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Episode 37 starts with the time I briefly wrote for Travel Channel's website. How did it come about? What were some benefits? What were some problems?
Take a trip back in time and reminisce about some favorite defunct New England based stores. These were all once giants of business but no more. They are collected in the latest Top 5 list.
The epic 2,100-mile Road Trip continues with a stop in Hagerstown, Maryland. Good food, breweries and wineries, hiking, fishing, and historical Civil War sites are just some of what makes up this town.
Go Back In the Day to find out just what in the world a Fotomat was. They once dotted the country by the thousands but advances in photo film development and eventually digital photography made them a part of history.
This Week In History includes the bizarre story of music's 27 Club who added another member this week in history. There is also a new Time Capsule as well.
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- Cape Cod's Best Bed and Breakfasts - Travel Channel.com
- Visit Hagerstown.com
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- Fotomat Fans.com
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 36 shines a light on Cape Cod's first ever radio station. It came in with a lot of buzz but quickly died out. It did however lead to all of the stations that exist now so it deserves its spot in history.
We take a special Road Trip to the hallowed Civil War grounds of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was an amazing and humbling experience to walk the battlefield and the cemetery. Hear all about why this was a Bucket List spot for me. Also, did I see any spirits?
Labor Day has passed and it's time for kids to go Back to School. I'll go way Back In the Day to my memories of the beginning of the new school year in the 1980's and early 1990's. The clothes, shoes, supplies, and how the first day was.
For some laughs this week's Top 5 list will feature Movies That Gave Me Nightmares as a kid.
There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule as I remember where I was on September 11, 2001.
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- In My Footsteps: Gettysburg, PA
- Destination Gettysburg.com
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- September 11, 2001 - I Remember
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 35 begins with a return to the Restaurant Storytime series. For part III we take a look at what happens when people feed swans at a restaurant after being told not to. It does not end well.
Take a Road Trip to the sweetest place in America. The Chocolate Capital, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Though there is more to see in this mid-sized town it is most well known for Hersheypark.
What were some of the most popular and random fads of the 1980's? In the episode they are compiled in a new Top 5 list with a bunch of honorable mentions to boot!
Growing up in the 1970's through 1990's kids were subjected to some fun, informative, and downright odd Public Service Announcements. Some of the best of the bunch are remembered as we go Back In the Day.
There is also a new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the crazy but true story of Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos.
Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Wear Your Wish
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- In My Footsteps: Harrisburg & Hershey PA
- Hershey PA.com
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 34 is another special bonus episode. It is all about the job that landscapers do. It is so much more than raking and mowing lawns. It is long hours in the hot sun, long travel times in between jobs, and even physical injuries.
On this episode there will be some personal stories of the landscaping days, including concussions, separated shoulders, and million dollar marble pools.
Although it could be a tough, thankless job, there were still fun times. This is a love letter to those days of weeding, edge trimming, and gallon jugs of water. It is also a shout out and tip of the cap to those who do the tough manual labor jobs that so many take for granted.
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- Lemonadio.com
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- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 33 begins with a classic tale of old New England folklore. Could a creeping vine predict impending deaths of a cursed family? This is the tale of the Dummerston Vine Cemetery of Vermont.
VCR's, Rotary Phones, and more! What are the Top 5 pieces of Obsolete Technology of the last 40 years? These are the things that were huge at one point but have faded away.
At one time Cable TV was something that everyone had. They paid the high price for the privilege of access to hundreds of channels. Now however just over half of Americans have cable. More are more are cutting the cord. We go Back In the Day to the Rise and Fall of Cable TV.
Filled with cultural, natural, and industrial history the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is a state capital with small town vibes. Take a Road Trip to find out all about what makes it a place to visit from the Capital Park, river views, family attractions, high quality restaurants, and more!
This Week In History and the Time Capsule center around the life and death of Elvis Presley.
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- Wear Your Wish
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- In My Footsteps: Harrisburg & Hershey PA
- Visit Hershey & Harrisburg
- Dummerston Vine - Atlas Obscura
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 32 starts with one of the most infamous murder cases in American history. Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother 40 whacks. Or did she? Although acquitted for the murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River in 1892 the court of public opinion was far different. Lizzie Borden's story is fascinating and goes far beyond the double-murder trial.
The epic 2019 Road Trip continues with a stop at the home of The Office Scranton, Pennsylvania. Although it's known by so many as the backdrop for the popular TV show there is more to see there than just Dunder Mifflin sites.
We go Back In the Day to the fun that was had collecting baseball cards. It was a great hobby in the 1980's and 1990's filled with terrible sticks of gum and the potential of getting a highly rated rookie card.
The newest Top 5 is centered around my favorite Boston athletes of my lifetime. My sports fandom began in 1985 and so my favorites begin there. Surely everybody will agree with my list!
There is also a new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the Manson Family Murders.
Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- In My Footsteps: Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Visit NEPA.org
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 31 begins with an overview of my amazing 2019 Road Trip. Spanning 2,100-miles, 6 days, and 11 states, it was chock full of incredible sites I had always wanted to see. In this episode I explain why I went, how I pulled off so many miles in such a short time, and preview some of the places I saw.
We begin the journey with a trip to Hudson, New York. Seen as one of the best small towns in America it is home to art and culture, fabulous water views, and my favorite, a lighthouse. I also share my little side track in the town of Saugerties that was part of that day.
40 years ago this week entertainment was changed with the debut of MTV. What did it mean? How did it affect music and entertainment as a whole? Find out on This Week In History complete with a Time Capsule from Day One of MTV.
Growing up I had always wanted to be a basketball player. That may have never happened, but for a week in 2 consecutive summers I got to pretend as I attended the Kevin McHale Basketball Camp. I go Back In the Day and share some of the famous athletes I met, some of the tips from the legendary former Celtic himself, and how basketball camp was a fallback plan for something much different.
There is also a brand new Top 5 where I list the best concerts I ever attended!
Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Visit Hudson, NY
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- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 30 is a special Bonus edition of the podcast.
It is a subject I've wanted to speak on for a while and was just waiting for the appropriate time. It is all about one of my oldest and most important friends in my life. His name was Matt and he passed away suddenly and far too young four years ago. This episode will deal with losing someone, the grief, and sometimes regrets that one has to cope with.
I have done my best to keep it light in most places, remembering the good times with someone I had known since I was 7 years old. We grew up together, shared so many seminal moments of life together. We fought like brothers and loved like brothers. We drifted apart and came back together as adults. Let me tell you about my friend Matt.
I hope that you can relate as far as friends in your own lives, and that feeling of loss if you have had any old friends pass away. I truly appreciate all of you who give this episode a listen as I know it is not the happiest of subjects, but it is a necessary one.
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- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 29 kicks off with my memories of my one and so far only television appearance. I go into detail about how I got on WCVB-TV Channel 5 Boston's Award-Winning show Chronicle in 2019 and give some behind the scenes fun stories.
We take a Road Trip to the small town of Middleborough, Massachusetts. Nestled halfway between New Bedford and Plymouth it feels bigger than it is in some areas and in the middle of nowhere in others. Come for the Ocean Spray cranberries and stay for the killer food at Dave's Diner.
This Week In History is all about the Live Aid concert event with a new Time Capsule going back to 60 years ago this week.
For the summer season I'll share my opinion of the Top 5 Cape Cod Scenic Drives which you can GPS and enjoy for yourselves.
We'll go Back In the Day to when I had a basketball hoop in front of my house and how it attracted people, both friends and non-friends, to make my street like a playground.
Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- My Chronicle Appearance
- Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce
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- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 28 begins with a return to the Dedication to the Craft series. This time it is a wild, fun-filled trip Steve and I took to Martha's Vineyard. It includes alpacas, fearless skunks, Jaws filming locations, and more!
The mood gets darker with the story of cannibalism on Boon Island, Maine. A shipwreck 300 years ago led to the survivors making some difficult decisions. What led to this outcome?
We go Back In the Day to some classic music stores of the 1980's. Do you remember Record Town? Strawberries? There's more than that, back when people actually went in to stores to buy records and tapes.
This week's Top 5 features the best of 1980's advertising mascots. The only catch is that cereal mascots are not included. They will get their own list.
Also check out the latest This Week In History and Time Capsule!
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- Wear Your Wish
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- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 27 begins by sharing the long history of a Southern New England staple, the Benny's retail store. Originally an automotive store it evolved into a place you could get anything you needed over its nearly a century in existence.
Take a Road Trip to the little seaside resort town of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. It may be less than 2 square miles in size but it is packed with things to see and do including the Hampton Beach Casino.
There have been numerous iconic video game consoles over the last several decades. Those that have changed and innovated the industry. Then there was the Sega CD. A novel idea it did not do well and you will find out why.
This week's Top 5 features my picks for the best lighthouses I have seen. The only catch is they must be off of Cape Cod. Which ones made the list?
Also check out the latest This Week In History and Time Capsule!
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The history of the iconic supernova that was the Cape Cod Coliseum is covered in depth on a special Bonus episode of the podcast.
Episode 26 covers the flash in the pan that was the Coliseum beginning with its inception as mainly a hockey rink for youth hockey and the Cape Cod Cubs. What followed was a who's who of musical talent throughout the 1970's into the 1980's. For a time it outshined the Cape Cod Melody Tent and was owned by sports entertainment mogul Vince McMahon. However it was not meant to be and the Coliseum has been but a memory for more than 35 years.
Get ready to reminisce about all of the exciting concerts, hockey games, pro wrestling events, and more that occurred in a loud building on a quiet street in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
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- Coliseum Concerts: Setlist.fm
- WWF Events at Cape Cod Coliseum
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 25 has a few new and exciting changes!
The debut of the Top 5 includes Cape Cod Icons, the places you have to see and experience if you have never been to the Cape, or even if you have been a thousand times.
Restaurant Storytime Part II goes back to my first year in the industry. A humble dishwasher embroiled in a food fight that ended in a TKO on a fellow coworker.
We go way Back In the Day to the fuel of my teenage years, Jolt Cola. A staple of the youth of the late 80's through 90's Jolt prided itself on having all the sugar and twice the caffeine of traditional sodas. It was for all intents and purposes the first energy drink.
There is a fabulous Road Trip to Groton, Connecticut in the eastern part of the state. It includes a classic example of dedication to the craft photography from a trip I took there in the past.
All of that and a streamlined This Week In History with a new birthday-themed Time Capsule!
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- Wear Your Wish
- DJ Williams Music
- Nobnocket Boutique Inn
- Visit Connecticut
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- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 24 starts off with a special interview. Mason Pryme is a highly-rated, award-winning chef. He is now plying his trade at the Cleat & Anchor in Dennis Port. He share why this is his favorite place he has worked thus far and why you should come visit(Hint: Smoked BBQ, a huge craft beer list, live entertainment)
For decades a looming hulk sat out in Cape Cod Bay. Though it is not visible anymore the SS James Longstreet still resides off the coast of Eastham, just underneath the waves. Learn all about Cape Cod's target ship, how it got there, and why the bombings of it stopped.
Most generations have a fairly common line of demarcation. Generation-X, Millenials, Baby Boomers, most know when these generations began and ended. However for Gen-X and Millenials there is a bit of an overlap. What of those born in that time period? You might just be something called a Xennial, and I'll explain what that is.
This Week In History includes the opening of the first drive-in theater and more. There is also a special birthday related Time Capsule as well.
Also be sure to check out my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Wear Your Wish
- DJ Williams Music
- Laura and Tony's Kitchen
- Cleat and Anchor
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 23 starts with a look back at one of Cape Cod's most iconic restaurants: Mildred's Chowder House. In the shadow of the Barnstable Airport this legend spent decades delivering classic clam chowder to locals and visitors alike. It is still looked back upon fondly more than 20 years after it closed.
This episode's Road Trip is a journey to one of the most beautiful towns in New England. The classic seaside town of Narragansett, Rhode Island has something for everyone. From pristine beaches, spectacular old homes, a lighthouse, and even an eating establishment featured on nationwide television.
We'll go Back In the Day as I relive some sweet, innocent, and definitely embarrassing moments of my first crushes. I stick to the 1980's meaning I was 12 and younger. These stories are laugh out loud funny and shake your head cringe-worthy.
This Week In History features the first Memorial Day, the end of the Ford Model T, and more including a new Time Capsule from a very special birthday!
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- Wear Your Wish
- DJ Williams Music
- Lemonadio.com
- Narragansett Chamber of Commerce
- Cleat and Anchor
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 22 is another shorter bonus episode of the podcast.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this episode is a deep dive into shining a light on mental health issues, specifically depression.
Chris Cornell was an extremely talented, versatile, and successful musician for more than 25 years. In the early morning hours of May 18, 2017 after a show with his band Soundgarden he took his own life in his hotel room. This death affected me more than any celebrity death since Kurt Cobain in 1994. It was because of how close to home his battles with depression struck.
I share some of who Chris Cornell was but then interlace it with some basic facts and myths about dealing with mental health and some of the stigmas that go along with it.
This episode will be topped off as I reveal some of my own personal experiences battling depression. How it feels, how I coped, and what ultimately saw me through it.
I feel this is also topical as Covid related mental health issues have been plaguing so many over the last year-plus.
Be sure to check out my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Wear Your Wish
- DJ Williams Music
- Mental Health Myths and Facts
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 21 is packed! It is the week of the launch of my 6th book Iconic Hotels and Motels of Cape Cod through Arcadia Publishing/History Press! I go over some of what went into the creation of this book, how Covid delayed it, and where to get it! Also join in the Book Launch Livestream Monday May 24th at 7:30pm on Instagram.
In 1984 a nearly 500-foot freighter named Eldia was pushed ashore at Nauset Beach during a heavy gale. Relive the story of a maritime disaster that became a huge attraction during Cape Cod's offseason.
A right of passage for many children on Cape Cod in the past was spending a week at the Cape Cod National Seashore in 5th Grade. I share my memories of my time there way Back In the Day, and a little more about the educational program that allowed such fond memories for so many to happen.
This Week In History contains one of the most infamous Cape Cod murders, and also some lighter stories like the release of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book. There is also a new Time Capsule.
Also be sure to check out my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Salvage of the Eldia YouTube Video
- Wear Your Wish
- DJ Williams Music
- Lemonadio.com
- Laura & Tony's Kitchen
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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This is a special bonus episode of the podcast. Episode 20 falls on the 2 year anniversary of the death of my grandfather John Sullivan. I thought what better way to honor him than by sharing who he was, what he did, and why he was the person I try to be in my own life.
We start with an overview of his life. From his childhood in Fitchburg, adulthood in Brockton, and later years on Cape Cod 'Sully' was a larger than life personality with an unstoppable work ethic and dedication to my grandmother Rosemarie to whom he was married for 73 years. Whether hanging out with Rocky Marciano or teaching Cesar Romero to swim Sully was a popular figure wherever he went.
His biggest connection to Cape Cod was Sullivan's Donut Shop in Hyannis. Opened in 1975 it was a mix of two of Sully's passions, donuts and jazz music. It became a popular local hangout for anyone and everyone, so much so that the police joked that they could stakeout the establishment and whomever they were looking for would end up there eventually.
We take a Road Trip to Sully's hometown of Fitchburg, Massachusetts nestled just west of the Worcester hills. It is a city that has maintained much of the authenticity it has when growing in the late 19th century.
Finally I share exactly what it was that made my Grampa my hero and the person I try to model my life after. He was too big to fit into a traditional podcast segment so I created a smaller extra episode to make sure his importance and his story got the full treatment it deserves.
We finish off with my Grampa in his element. He sings a few bars of I Thought About You by Billie Holiday to fade us out. This was from an album he recorded in 2006 with pianist Matt Richard.
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- Wear Your Wish
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- Fitchburg, Massachusetts
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 19 starts off with the debut of a fun new segment. Restaurant Storytime shares entertaining, strange, but totally true stories from my nearly 2 decades in the restaurant industry. This first story is all about a snowball fight gone wrong.
Next up is a Road Trip to Owl's Head, Maine. An absolutely quintessential Maine small town there is a lot to see but it might be best to go where your feet take you here. Lighthouses, lobsters, classic cars, a general store, Owl's Head is what people see in their minds when they think of Maine.
We go way Back In the Day to the first children's books I remember when I started to read in the 1980's. Richard Scarry, Shel Silverstein, and more are here to bring you flashbacks to your foray into literature.
This Week In History includes the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia, the series finale of the Golden Girls, and a new Time Capsule!
Also be sure to check out my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Wear Your Wish
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- Lemonadio.com
- Laura & Tony's Kitchen
- Owl's Head Maine
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- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 18 begins with the unique Storyland amusement park that stood where the Cape Cod Mall currently stands. A beloved fixture of the 1950's and 1960's this Mother Goose inspired attraction was a destination before Hyannis became the hub of the Cape.
In the picturesque beauty of Northern Vermont, placed perfectly between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains is the town of Middlebury. A college town filled with history and natural attractions this quaint New England classic should be a destination.
Playing some sort of organized baseball is a right of passage for most young boys in America. Little League or Tee-Ball are most common, in New England in the 1980's though there was something between those called Farm League. Enjoy some of my memories of playing baseball as a child Back In the Day.
Take a journey back in time with This Week In History. This includes the Hindenburg disaster, Louisiana Purchase, a new Time Capsule and more!
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- Wear Your Wish
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- The Rail Orleans
- Experience Middlebury
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- In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 17 starts with chicken strips and ice cream as I reminisce about lunch dates with my Nina at Friendly's. From patty melts, Fishamajigs, Jubilee Rolls, to Jim Dandy sundaes and Fribbles there were few places I loved going more as a kid than Friendly's. Learn some of the history of this New England/Northeast staple.
Nantucket island is so filled with incredible history, shops, beaches, and other attractions that there is no way to do only one Road Trip. The first of a likely 3 trips we stick to the Downtown Nantucket area including the amazing cobblestone streets, whaling museum, wharves, and countless shops and restaurants.
Growing up sleepovers were some of the best experiences. Most of them were fun if not uneventful. Then there were the ones that stuck with you, whether for good or bad reasons. I take you way Back In the Day and share 4 sleepover stories that you have to hear to believe.
This Week In History takes us back to the very first Boston Marathon which was run by a whopping 15 people. There's a special time capsule celebrating my Nana's birthday, plus other amazing stories that happened this week back in time.
Also be sure to check out my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Wear Your Wish
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- Lemonadio.com
- Stephanie Viva.com
- In My Footsteps: A Traveler's Guide to Nantucket Book
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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It's the Sweet 16 episode of the podcast. Raise a glass to one of Cape Cod's Prohibition-era speakeasy's. The Casa Madrid sat among the trees in a quiet village of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts however inside the unique building was a raucous party atmosphere. The only thing bigger than the party was the raid that exposed the illegal activities going on inside.
Before streaming apps like Pandora and Spotify, even before satellite radio like Sirius and XM, there was Digital Music Express. The bridge between traditional radio and what we have today DMX was ahead of its time. What was it and what happened to it? We go Back In the Day to find out.
I pull the curtain back a little as I share the reasons behind my decision to give up alcohol. I hope it inspires or motivates those looking to quit themselves, or that many of you can relate with dealing with your own vices.
There is a loaded This Week In History here. Not only was this the week that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, but it was also the week of the sinking of the unsinkable Titanic. There's more too including a Time Capsule featuring the first McDonald's opening.
Also be sure to check out my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Wear Your Wish
- DJ Williams Music
- Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
- In My Footsteps Blog
- Christopher Setterlund.com
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Episode 15 is a very bittersweet one. I am sad yet proud to share a celebration of life for my Nina, Rosemarie Sullivan, who passed March 23. It is a refection of the amazing person she was, with some funny moments as well. It is meant to bring back good memories of loved ones for anyone who has lost those who meant so much.
We take a Road Trip to one of New England's most spectacular islands. Block Island off the coast of Rhode Island might only be 1/4 the size of Nantucket but it has so much to offer visitors.
On April 8, 1994 Kurt Cobain was found dead. Though not the only superstar to come from Grunge music he was christened by many as the voice of a generation. What happened to Grunge when he was gone? What is the legacy of Nirvana today? I share my memories of where I was that day.
This Week In History includes the unveiling of television for a group of awestruck reporters, a change in fight plans for Rocky Marciano, and more including a Time Capsule coinciding with the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death.
You can also catch new episode of the podcast on Lemonadio.com radio, Saturday's at 3pm! Link below.
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- DJ Williams Music
- TrackTribe
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- In My Footsteps Blog
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Episode 14 starts with a special introduction to photography. Recorded on location at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston, Massachusetts I interview professional photographer Steve Drozell. He shares some tips for those looking to get into photography and hints on how to improve your work for those that have wanted to take better photos.
Springtime is here, it is a great time to get outside and enjoy the weather. It is also a perfect time to combine the improving weather with a cardio fitness plan. Cycling, swimming, walking, they are all good choices, but the best choice might be running. I will share my experiences with becoming a runner again in my early 30's and why you should add some running to your workout routine.
We go way Back In the Day to the Fisher-Price Phonograph, a toy gem for kids of the late 1970's and early 1980's. Just what albums got played on that phonograph? I share them all.
This Week In History includes the Patriots leaving Boston, Alcatraz prison being closed, and a Time Capsule with a special meaning.
Also be sure to check out my new livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Wear Your Wish
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- In My Footsteps Blog
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Lucky Episode 13 of the podcast begins with the story of The Outermost House in Eastham, Massachusetts. The tiny dune shack known as Fo'castle was where author Henry Beston lived for a year and wrote of life on Cape Cod's Great Beach. But what of the shack after the book was written? We explore that here.
Take a trip way Back in the Day to Chuck E Cheese's 'where a kid can be a kid.' Born from the mind of a video game pioneer this chain has had its share of tremendous ups and downs since debuting in 1977 and is actually as strong as its ever been currently. Reminisce about pizza and skee-ball and horrifying animatronic animals.
The capital of Connecticut, Hartford, is the subject of this episode's Road Trip. Learn some of what makes this city a great spot to explore, and a few of the lesser known attractions.
Finally This Week In History shines a spotlight on St. Patrick the man, Nevada legalizing gambling which gave birth to the casino hubs of Reno and later Las Vegas, plus more fun topics!
Also be sure to check out my new livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 5pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
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- Henry Beston.com
- Visit Connecticut
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In Episode 12 I share the process and results of my Ancestry DNA test. There were definitely a few surprises but overall it was a highly informative and positive experience. I'll let you know the nuts and bolts of the process for anyone who was thinking of purchasing a test kit for themselves.
We take a look back at one of the originals of New England amusement parks, Rocky Point. Based in Warwick, Rhode Island it existed in one form or another for almost 150 years. From picnicking to political speeches, to clambakes and fantastic rides Rocky Point Amusement Park made memories for generations of New Englanders.
Next we go way Back In the Day to those exciting times that you'd get to school and see a film projector or television sitting in a dimly lit class. I found several classic educational films I'll share, plus best of all I'll link you to a motherload list of films for you to check for yourself!
This Week In History includes the world's first telephone call, a creation of one of the all-time great board games, and more!
Also be sure to check out my new livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 5pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV and YouTube after they've finished.
Helpful Links from this episode.
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- Warwick RI History
- Films You Saw In School
- The Jennifer Chronicles
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Episode 11 is a loaded show! It begins with a special interview with Katie Marks. Her clothing and apparel company Wear Your Wish launches on February 28th. She describes her journey from single mother to business owner in an interview sure to inspire!
We go Back In the Day to a fun game we used to play in my neighborhood growing up. Whether you called it Manhunt, or something else, nothing beat warm summer nights and playing Hide and Seek in the dark. Some fun and embarrassing stories to come!
Cape Cod is home to several private and off-limits areas. Perhaps none is more secure than Great Island in West Yarmouth. Home to the retired Point Gammon Lighthouse hear the story of my quest to get a photo of it. Years of trying led to success, with a little luck.
This Week In History looks back at the creation of the Woolworth retail store, the Miracle on Ice Olympic hockey game, and more!
Also I am happy to announce this podcast is now available on my home website Christopher Setterlund.com. This is thanks to the efforts of my longtime friend, and great graphic designer, Barry Menard.
All of this and more is here on Episode 11 of the In My Footsteps Podcast, so come on and take a walk!
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Episode 10 marks 7 years since the very first author event for my very first book In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide. I take a look back at that event, what led up to it, how it went, and how events evolved after.
This week's Road Trip takes us as far east as we can go in the United States. The tiny town of Lubec, Maine is within sight of Canada and has a special spot in my heart. It was West Quoddy Head Lighthouse that was my first must-see destination as a travel writer. However there is much more to Lubec.
The first children's cable television channel was Nickelodeon. We go Back In the Day to discover its origins, relive the golden age of the mid-1980's, and look at how it changed the face of children's television.
This Week In History features a lesser known lighthouse for sale, the birth of the United States Postal Service, how Valentine's Day got started, the birth of a music icon, and another new Time Capsule.
I also reveal my ballot for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! All of this and more on Episode 10 so come on and take a walk!
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Episode 9 of the podcast has a special interview segment: Covid In College. I interview my two oldest nieces about the changes and challenges they have faced going to college during the pandemic.
We take a look back at one of the most infamous storms to ever hit New England, the Blizzard of '78. This storm changed the shape of Cape Cod immensely, specifically the popular Coast Guard Beach in Eastham. Learn about its origins and impact on the Cape and New England as a whole.
Part 2 of my Las Vegas story continues where Episode 6 left off. This is the story of the nearly 3,000-mile bus trip which took me from Las Vegas to Hyannis 20 years ago. It sowed the seeds of my desire to travel by seeing much of the country. What parts of the trip stuck out the most?
Finally This Week In History features the strange story of Vermont lawyer Arthur Austin, the end of Peanuts, an iconic film character's debut, and a new twist you will enjoy!
Plus there is a special preview of the new album by DJ Williams, the man whose song is used as my theme music. All of this and more is here in Episode 9 so come on and take a walk!
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Episode 8 of the podcast shines a light on Cape Cod's own television station. Back in the 1980's WCVX TV-58 carved out its own niche with local programming and rerunning national shows. Though it only lasted a handful of years it is still remembered fondly by many 3 decades after it went dark.
Central New Hampshire is a perfect place for a Road Trip. This episode we take a look at the spectacular little town of Lincoln. It is home to Flume Gorge, Franconia Notch, the Kancamagus Highway, and was even the setting for one of the earliest suspected UFO abductions.
The year 1991 is where we go Back In the Day to run through some of the music that makes this the best year for music in my lifetime in my opinion. With the Grunge scene bursting through bringing the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and the Smashing Pumpkins to the mainstream that would be enough. However add to that seminal albums from Metallica, U2, REM, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more and it will be easy to see why I think so highly of 1991 in music.
This Week In History begins with the sinking of the RMS Republic off the coast of Nantucket and its purported highly valuable treasure. Tragedy struck with the shocking explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986. Assassin Charles Guiteau is sentenced to death for the murder of President James Garfield in 1882. Finally The Beatles close the 1960's with their iconic rooftop performance in London.
All of this and more is here in Episode 8, so come on and take a walk!
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Episode 7 of the podcast follows up with the second part of the interview with Kaylin Orr, Koach KO about getting fit in the New Year. In this part there is some Q&A including solutions for fitness for busy mothers and a few of her favorite recipes for healthy eating. It is a perfect companion to Part 1 from Episode 6.
A fabulous Road Trip takes us up north to Stowe, Vermont. It is known mostly for its wonderful skiing at Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak but has way more to offer that makes it a four-season vacation destination.
We piggyback on the skiing in Stowe as I go Back In the Day to reminisce about what it was like growing up when we would have snow days. There was no more incredible feeling than getting up for school only to hear it was cancelled on the local radio station. Sledding, snow men, cold fingertips and hot chocolate.
This Week In History tells the story of the great Brinks robbery in Boston from 1950, traces to second voyage of Captain James Cook, looks at the birth of iconic writer Edgar Allan Poe, and flashes back to MTV Unplugged's debut.
All of this and more is here in Episode 7, so come and take a walk!
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The first episode of 2021 starts with an interview with Kaylin Orr, Koach KO. An accomplished fitness trainer and expert in nutrition she gives some advice on how to get fit in the new year. From beginners looking for a gentle hand, to those who have fallen off and need to get back on the horse, Kaylin has something for everyone looking to improve their lives.
We take a look back at the first really detailed account of alien abduction next. Betty and Barney Hill, a newlywed couple from Portsmouth, New Hampshire were returning from a trip to Montreal in 1961 when something strange and unexplained happened. Learn more about this In Their Footsteps.
This Week In History takes a shocking look at the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 that severely damaged the city's North End. We learn the origins of the richest man in the history of America, John D. Rockefeller, and his Standard Oil Company. Next is the amazing story of a female, teenage captain of a seal hunting vessel in the late 19th century. Finally we celebrate the creation of Motown Records.
Lastly take a trip Back In the Day 20 years to when I called Las Vegas, Nevada home. Learn about the culture shock of going from the relative rural lifestyle of Cape Cod to the extravagant indulgent life one can live in Sin City.
All of this and more is here in Episode 6, so come and take a walk!
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The New Year's Eve episode of the podcast begins with a little look at back at the less than stellar year that was 2020 and the things that helped me get through it.
We'll take a Road Trip to the elbow of Cape Cod, Chatham, Massachusetts. It is historical, quaint, and filled with shopping. Chatham has tremendous beaches including one in front of Chatham Lighthouse. There is the iconic Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham Squire, and so much more. Get a crash course in what makes it so popular with visitors and locals alike.
Next is the story of a lost Cape Cod lighthouse. For decades a lighthouse watched over Wellfleet Harbor at Mayo Beach. It was decommissioned and sold. What happened to it after it was sold is amazing. Find out In Their Footsteps.
We go way Back In the Day to reminisce about the days of watching Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. For kids of the 1980's through today New Year's Eve is a chance to get to stay up late which is always a fun time.
This Week In History explores when three lighthouses were built on the Eastham coast on Cape Cod. The Endangered Species Act helps to protect animals in danger of extinction. Thomas Edison unveils his incandescent light bulb to the masses, and the O.G. of children's television makes their debut.
All of this and more is here in Episode 5, so come and take a walk!
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The last episode before the Christmas holiday, Episode 4 explores some ghosts of the past beginning with This Week In History. In this segment Christopher Setterlund discusses the Mayflower finding its way to Plymouth, explores the strongest earthquakes in American history, celebrates the Wright Brothers first successful flight in North Carolina, and gives the results of who won the NFL's first-ever championship game.
In the latest Road Trip we take a drive down to Mystic, Connecticut. It is home to the country's largest maritime museum, Mystic Seaport. Beyond that it was popularized in the hit 1980's movie Mystic Pizza starring Julia Roberts. Learn about this and more.
New Englanders, children of the 1980's, and many others, have fond memories of family trips to shop at the iconic Bradlees department store. Forever linked with Stop and Shop, and at one time a giant in the retail industry find out what led to its demise.
Episode 4 ends with looking back at the clothing brands that the 'cool kids' wore in school in the 1980's and 1990's. Names like Ocean Pacific and Vuarnet just to name a few bring back memories for me of begging my parents to get me a shirt or at least a sticker of the logo to put on my Trapper Keeper.
All of this and more is here in Episode 4, so come and take a walk!
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Episode 3 of the podcast shares the history and legacy of one of Cape Cod's most beloved institutions. Thompson's Clam Bar reigned as the king of restaurants on the Cape for decades, becoming known all across the eastern United States. It had modest beginnings that evolved into a once-in-a-generation establishment still missed to this day decades after its demise.
We will take a Road Trip up north in New England to the town of York, Maine. One of the oldest towns in the region York is known for its classic Maine scenery along with high-class accommodations and tremendous restaurants. York is home to one of Maine's top sites in Cape Neddick (Nubble) Lighthouse, but there is so much more to uncover there.
This Week In History will reveal the sad mystery of Dr. George Hoyt Bigelow, allows us to have a drink as Prohibition ends, marks the ascension of Napoleon Bonaparte, and changes the landscape of music with the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller album.
Finally I will share the way I found out that movies, television shows, and the like, were not real life. Let's just say that it has to do with a character dying in a movie and then popping up on television alive and well afterwards and blowing my mind.
All of this and more on Episode 3 of the podcast, so come on and take a walk!
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The second In My Footsteps Podcast shares one of my favorite Cape Cod history stories. It is that of Cape Cod's Atlantis known as Billingsgate Island. Once a thriving island community off of Wellfleet today Billingsgate is all but a memory, only appearing at low tides as a sandbar.
Newport, Rhode Island is one of the crown jewels of New England. From its beaches and shops, to historical sites specifically its Cliff Walk and mansions, there is so much to see and do in Newport.
Long before the days of streaming and mp3's, even before the days of recordable compact discs, there were mixtapes. They were a way to express yourself through music and a way to share your love of music with others by making custom mixes for friends. I'll share some of my memories of what it was like crafting a rad mixtape.
Also this episode will see the debut of This Week In History. It features 4 stories, local, national, world, and pop culture stories sure to pique your interest!
All of this and more in Episode 2! Come and take a walk.
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The debut episode of the In My Footsteps podcast gives an introduction to who I am and where I come from. It begins with my experiences as a writer and lover of travel and history. Deacon John Doane, my 9th-great grandfather was one of the settlers of the town of Eastham on Cape Cod. His story and legacy is a big reason why I love history.
For lovers of road trips one cannot do much better than visiting the little town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts in the Berkshires. From its classic Main Street, Norman Rockwell Museum, and more it's a great day trip.
The original Nintendo Entertainment System almost single-handedly saved the video game business in America with its debut in 1985. Though it may pale in comparison to today's graphics and game play the NES was a game changer.
All of this and more in the debut episode of In My Footsteps!
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