Our Glory Days (growing up in the 80’s and 90’s): Recent Episodes
Our Glory Days-growing up in the 80s&90s
A podcast inspired by two friends who bonded over their desire to never attend a school reunion. Memories of what it was like growing up during a time that seems totally alien to how we live now.
Finally sat down with the Hike Beast and had a bit of a catch up and a laugh. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Chatting to my school friend Tristan about growing up in Thetford. We also briefly talk about our up coming podcast that we’ve been working on Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
A great talk with my mate about growing up in Portugal during the 90’s Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Talking about my experiences looking through the comments sections of gen x nostalgia pages on Facebook. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
The hike beast is back this week and we had a talk about the 90’s tv shows we loved. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
A recent trip to Bury st Edmunds sent me in a trip down memory lane. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
An attempted talk about the 90’s crossover into the new millennium degenerated into a mess but hopefully enjoyable none the less. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Just a quick episode to keep everyone involved in our plans for the new year Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
My friend Pamela and I took a couple of Christmas quizzes so if you’re looking for something easy to listen to over the Christmas period, give it a listen.
A grumpy Hike Beast talks about all the things about Christmas that she’d gladly put in the bin. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
This week I Shared one of my favourite Christmas films with the hike beast. She wasn’t impressed and is obviously wrong for not loving this amazing movie about the magic of Christmas and the joys of BB guns…. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Talking about the places we hung out whilst growing up. If you have any memories you’d like to share about this or any other subject then get in touch https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Thinking back to the build up to Christmas and what started getting us excited. Let us know what got you excited about Christmas or share any of your memories from the 80’s and/or 90’s on the following formats https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
A look back at some of our bonfire night memories Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
A mess of an episode but fun talk about Halloween and some of the scary movies of our childhood. From Alien to Scream and everything in-between. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
I had the great pleasure of interviewing another Brit living in Texas about her, often tough, times growing up. A great story with a happy ending to end your week with. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
This week we answer a few quiz’s about 80’s cartoon with slight deviations caused by such things as my obsession with he-man and the hike beasts fixation of megatron. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Another lazy episode this week. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. We’d love to hear from you. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Taking it easy this week with a quiz whilst chatting about the subjects raised from Thatcher destroying communities to pit ponies. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Bit of a mess this week. Started out talking about subcultures and then just started rambling about music in general. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Jared and Jennifer share their memories of the 80’s and 90’s whilst clearing up a lot of U.K. misconceptions about American life during that time. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Taking a look at how our mums evolved into the 90’s. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
The hike beast and I talk about the evolution of our 80s dads in this episode. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
We couldn’t get around to recording part two of clothing grails and fails so did a quick quiz instead Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Talking about the clothing that we remember wearing. If you’d like to share your memories on this topic, we’d love to hear from you to include in part 2. Get in touch here https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Had a great talk with Pamela from across the pond about her experiences during the 80’s and 90’s. If you’d like to contribute to the show in any way then get in touch https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
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We found a list of tv shows and decided to go through it with our first thoughts. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Taking a look back at our summer breaks growing up. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
A look into our memories of our mums in the 80’s. As always, we’d love to hear from you. Your thoughts and suggestions are always welcome. Also, get in touch if you’d like to contribute to the podcast in any way. https://youtube.com/@thehikebeast https:// https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Chatting with the Hike Beast about our dads in the 80’s https://youtube.com/@thehikebeast https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
The Hike Beast and I talk about some of the movies that had an effect on our personalities. As always, we’d love to hear from anyone listening https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Part two of our talk about growing up in the 80’s and 90’s. I mentioned in the last episode that we’d be releasing fortnightly but, at least for now, we’ve been very productive and so are going to try weekly. https://youtube.com/@thehikebeast Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so through the usual platforms. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Part one of talking to guest host https://youtube.com/@thehikebeast about growing up. In this episode we cover the 80’s. As always, if you would like to get in touch and/or contribute https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlanhttps://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90shttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
A little look at the two memories I have for New Year’s Eve from the late 90’s and a little reflection on my first year podcasting https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/ https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlan https://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90s https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
I take a look back through the decades and look at what got me excited in the build up to Christmas.
Halloween today is a far cry from the Halloween we celebrated back in the 80’s. A few memories of crap costumes and not many sweets.
From nursery to sixth form, I talk about some of my memories starting a new school year. If you'd like to get in touch, make a suggestion for future episodes and/or be a part of future episodes then get in touch. Either through the usual social media sites; https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/ https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlan https://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90s https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw Or you an send voicenotes via https://anchor.fm/glorydays80s90s
Remembering what the dying days of the summer holidays felt like before starting a new school year
Starting off talking about 80’s trips to the east coast before talking about picking up my gcse results.
Between high school and six form I found myself working my first ever job. Instagram our_glory_days_80s_90s. Twitter @WycherleyAlan
I lot of my fantasies about how life in high school could be stem from American tv shows and movies. Another episode of me basically rambling. Sorry I’m advance…
Talking about my memories of school. I’m sure there must’ve been some positives but I’m struggling to remember them.
What is nostalgia and is it good for us?
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Exporing my musical tatstes throughout the 80's and 90's
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Grosse Pointe Blank comes to Disney+ and gives me an evening of warm glowing nostalgia. I also share my random memory of the week. As always, feel free to get in touch about anyhing you want. Interviews to contributing anonamously and anythng inbetween. Just get in touch for a chat and say hi if you like. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/ https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlan https://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90s https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Another quick one this week. A few memories about watching Coming to America and not really understanding he humour but still loving it. Please get in touch with your thoughs about this, anything in previous episodes or anything you'd like to hear. If you'd like to contribute to the show in any way (including sharing your own memories) then get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/ https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlan https://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90s https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOItCuD84wbeD3rGRXTSRxw
Another quick episode just to keep episodes regular. I'm currently spending a lot of my spare time recording a video in defence of the traditional martial arts which I'll share as soon as it's done.
Would be great if anyone wants to either get in touch to let me know what they think or what they'd like to hear. Even better if you want to contribute in any way. Either through writing me something to read out, recording your memory and sending it or being part of the podcast via zoom, google meet, skype or whatever you feel comfortable with.
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Bit of a lackluster episode if I'm honest but wanted to keep up with the minimum weekly uploads.
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A few memories of what life was like in the snow for a child of the 80's.
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Continuing on from the mess that was yesterday's episode. Making my point clearer and explaining why Desmond's was such a breath of fresh air for British tv. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/ https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlan https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=our%20glory%20days-growing%20up%20in%20the%2080%27s%20%26%2090%27s
A quick look at Dustin Diamond (Screech from Saved By The Bell) followed by a run down of what we lost when went digital.
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A look at how big a part of my life the trational martial arts was in the 80's and 90's.
Tai Chi Demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3kAq_Bmomc
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Continuing to try and improve the sound of my voice. A hopeless cause I fear. Also talking about the main reason I hated highschool so much and what I've tried to instil into my children to ensure a more positive experience at high school.
Getting in some practice with some better recording equipment whilst talking about my lifelong obsession with the martial arts.
Leading on from the preview from last month we talk about where this podcast came from and how much I hate the idea of highschool reunions. Remember to get in touch with your stories about growing up in the 80's an 90's. https://www.instagram.com/our_glory_days_80s_90s/ https://www.facebook.com/OurGloryDays80s90s/ https://twitter.com/WycherleyAlan
Just a little heads up on the podcast I’m working on with some friends about what it was like to grow up during the 80’s and 90’s. This was recorded using my phone but future recordings will hopefully sound much better.