Once, When I Was Cool

Remember the yearly fads that we used to see when we were in school? Dave and Wee sure do. Join in and listen as they discuss some of their favourites,

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In this episode Wee and Dave look at the newspaper and its gradual decline from our everyday lives. Once the staple source of truth and current events, the printed newspaper has had to give way to the internet version. Is it still the same? Listen in for Dave and Wee's recollections.

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From cake in the backyard to today's social events with a cover charge, we look at the humble celebration that was a birthday party.

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Once the mainstay of any car journey, the radio was the way we kept up with the latest news, music and gossip of the day. Now with streaming services, the internet and CDs prior to tat, the radio has had to change to try and remain a relevant part of our everyday lives. Join Dave and Wee as they look at how the role the radio still plays in our lives.

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Remember when you got sick as a kid? In a time before swabs for the common cold, it was more common than not that your mother told you to have a lie down until you felt better. A time when you needed to be bleeding an awful lot before you went to the doctor. In this episode Dave and Wee reminisce about those times.

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The 80s movie scene had several actors who became iconic for the various roles they played, either as part of a trilogy or for the stand alone films they were in. Here are a few of those actors as Dave and Wee discuss why they were important to them.

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The barbecue used to be so much more than a cooking utensil. It was an event. A gathering where families and friends could congregate to eat bland and overcooked food. This great condition slowly evolved into a gourmet extravaganza where foods have become great feats of culinary expedition. Is it better?

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Every teenager from the 80s used to have all manner of posters around their bedroom walls back in the day. Whether it be a musical band, a hunky movie star or sporting heroes, every kid had at least a few posters on their walls. This episode the boys are joined  again by Stacey from Canada to provide a unique walk down memory lane.

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The mail service is a necessity of our everyday life, but has changed significantly over our lifetime. Once, they were for buying stamps and sending letters. Now, they are mini department stores. Join Dave and Wee as they discuss how the post office and postal service have changed since their young days.

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Once, the greatest form of entertainment, the drive-in was a great way to see a movie in the comfort of your own car. The drive-in has now largely vanished from society.  In this episode Wee and Dave discuss what made the drive-in such a great part of their pasts.

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