Send us a text Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu! 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 a...
Send us a text Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu! 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...
Send us a text 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, ...
Send us a text 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 Nantucke...
Send us a text 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 mo...
Send us a text 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 a...
Send us a text 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 d...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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 a...
Send us a text 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 i...
Send us a text 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 bec...
Send us a text 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 class...
Send us a text 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 fi...
Send us a text 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 o...
Send us a text 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 synony...
Send us a text 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 t...
Send us a text 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 th...
Send us a text 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 t...
Send us a text 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 ar...
Send us a text 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 i...