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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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