This episode will introduce you to some of the most colorful characters that Sally and Johnny encountered in their years growing up in Whiting, Indiana. You'll hear about The Saluter or Sarge as he was sometimes called, The Dribbler and Whiting's own Katherine Hepburn. You'll hear more about Conrad, "the handsomest man in Whiting" as well as more about "Old Jim". Sally and Johnny will include themselves as well in that group so get ready for some of those stories! 

There will be plenty of quotes from this episode that you'll want to remember so get your pens and paper ready! Have a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons and don't forget to send cookies.

This weeks episode takes our listeners (or gentle readers) through the wacky, sometimes naughty, often regrettable parties of Johnny and Sally's youth. You'll hear about cast parties, birthday parties and the often mentioned, "my mother is out of town" parties. Hear about fireplace safety, what goes on in Sandy's bedroom and the unattainable "special" dessert in the basement. 

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Johnny and Sally are joined on this weeks episode by Martin A. Dybel, President of the historic and iconic Marian Theatre Guild in Whiting, Indiana where our hosts started their Illustrious theatrical careers. Marty shares some of the history of "The Guild" and some of his favorite moments in his long association with the company. Our hosts discuss how being involved with community theatre helped mold them into the people they are today and the tools it gave them to continue their creative life paths.

On today's episode Johnny and Sally bring you into the world of their mothers - Betty and Sandy. Amazing women who gave them so much material for stories that this episode doesn't even begin to cover. Hear about their sex education at the feet of these two women as well as the grounding they provided just by being the wonderful, creative people they both were. No mother is perfect but these two came awfully close. Enjoy!

Todays episode just touches the fringe edges of Sally and Johnny and their adventures "doin stuff". You'll hear about iconic moments in their young lives together at a the Scream in the Dark haunted house, The Hoosier Theatre, The Whiting 4th of July Parade, their shared love of Bette Midler and about the time they traveled together by Amtrak to Minneapolis. Grab some champagne, some clams on the half shell and hear about Rudolph Nureyev...or Rudolph Valentino...you decide.

During episode five Sally and Johnny take you through a virtual walk down the main drag of Whiting, Indiana on 119th Street. Hear stories about the time they spent in various businesses and the people that colored their memories. Sit back and imagine getting your own perm to match John and his mom Betty at Ron's House of Coiffures. Picture yourself riding in Sally's Carmen Gia that she bought for a dollar and maybe even let this episode "unlock the macrame in all of us". Do you know the number on your childhood library card? Johnny does!

This episode our hosts, Johnny and Sally, take you through the culinary delights of Whiting, Indiana and how they all factored into their growing up years. They continue by venturing into some of the best dive bars and hang-outs that the city had or has to offer any youth who was looking to defy their parents.

Patti Miller Manich joins our hosts to recall hilarious and warm memories of their days together in The Patchwork Gift Shop in Whiting during the 70’s and 80’s

Meet Sally and Johnny. Two long time friends who grew up together in the city of Whiting, home of the popular Pierogi fest. They will introduce you to some of the people who influenced them and helped shape the stories they share with their listeners.