This episode's guest was already a two-time guest on Bob Smith's Outdated Wrestling Hour - but that didn't stop  the former PWI editor from booking Eric Johnston, the standup comedian, author, and now podcaster, to The Outdated Entertainment Hour. Johnston who was raging hot in 2024, has a huge 2025 in store: A new family, a new gig as an international podcaster, and a burgeoning list of live comedy appearances that's getting longer by the day. On this edition, Smith and the comic talk about Johnston's hot career; old-time comedy stars; the legacy of SCTV; the positivity and perils of being a new father; and much, much more. Buckle up for a great time with Eric Johnston and The Outdated Entertainment Hour!

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There's nothing like classic rock - and there's also nothing like going back in time to an era when it mattered who was doing the singing and playing. Join host Bob Smith (PWI, Good Times) and special guest Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) for a unique podcast episode that looks at a topic that isn't often covered: An in-depth look at the oftentimes overlooked musicians who replaced stars in famous rock groups. For instance: Do you know who replaced Joe Walsh in The James Gang? Or who took over the mic for Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath? Those are only two of the bands covered in this unqiue music show - and you'll also find out who the OEH deems as the most successful rock & roll "replacement" musicians of all time!

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The Podcast: In every episode, The Outdated Entertainment Hour With Bob Smith takes a fond look back at classic forms of show business - music, film, TV, books, magazines, radio, you name it. Smith (The Outdated Wrestling Hour, Good Times, Gallery) brings on guests who are experts in a wide variety of genres - every show is a revelation in itself.

The Guest: On what ranks as a high-water mark for this podcast, Smith bring on a musician who is widely considered to be one of the greatest musicians of all time: Drummer Tony Coleman, who not only performed in The B.B. King Blues Band for more than three decades, but also worked with other legends including Bobby Blue Bland, Otis Clay, Johnnie Taylor, and a host of other artists in all genres. Coleman (recently featured on the cover of Living Blues Magazine) delivers amazing memories of life on the road with B.B. King, how he learned to love blues music, insider tales about great music legends, and much more. Get down with the blues with Tony Coleman and The Outdated Entertainment Hour!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Entertainment Hour features award-winning media pro Bob Smith (Good Times Magazine, Pro Wrestling Illustrated) looking back with fondness and gratitude at a multitude of bygone entertainment vehicles. From movies to TV to music to toys to everything else under the sun, Smith uses his decades of experience to deliver a one-of-a-kind listening experience that's as much fun as the topics themselves.

The Episode: Smith welcomes radio personality Glen Braget - famed for his work on Minnesota's Pioneer 90.1 radio - as the duo takes a truly loving look back at the comedy legacies of both Saturday Night Live and SCTV. From Chevy to Kenan and from Levy to Rosato, this special episode takes a deep dive on what makes these two historic comedy shows so noteworthy - even though they were completely different in style and tone. Get a smile or two by listening in!

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“This is the first podcast I’ve ever done which I can describe as touching, meaning on a human level,” said host Bob Smith after the completion of the year-end edition of The Outdated Entertainment Hour. The podcast – featuring Mike McCurdy, the veteran veteran radio pro at Minnesota’s Pioneer 90.1 radio and the co-host of Offshoots TV (YouTube, Facebook Thursdays at 9 pm CST) – takes a look at classic Christmas entertainment in all forms: Music, TV, movies, you name it.

So why was Smith so moved by this particular podcast? He and McCurdy delve deeply into their childhoods, as well as the formative years of McCurdy’s offspring. Take a listen and count how many songs, shows, and films that you hold dear every holiday season! Note: This will be the last Outdated Entertainment hour of 2024 – but we’ll be back with a bang on New Year’s Day!

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The new edition of The Oudated Entertainment Hour With Bob Smith "hits the heights" as Smith, the longtime journalist and entertainment writer, welcomes back actor and director Adam Baritot for look at some of the most influential Broadway musicals of all time. From old-time classics to the best of modern plays, this show has a little something for everybody - particularly if you enjoy "The Great White Way as much as these  two do. Take a listen and see if some of your favorite productions made the engaging Baritot's list!

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Join a pair of veteran writers and journalists - Bob Smith and Brian R. Solomon - as they take a lengthy look back at a somewhat forgotten form of entertainment: Exploitation films! On the new Outdated Entertainment Hour podcast, Smith and Solomon discuss the kind of films that kept drive-ins open and thriving for decades: Gore horror films. Sexy action millers. Monsters and scary movies. Cheap comedies. Biker films. We wager that when certain titles are brought up, you'll think of movies you thought you forgot...but haven't! Plus - learn where to watch many of these great-to-awful films on streaming video. It's a film podcast unlike anything you've ever heard!

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This episode of The Outdated Entertainment Hour was recorded on October 27, in the midst of the 2024 World Series - and once it was finished, host Bob Smith thought: "This is all about today and yesterday, let's just slam this one out there right away." Take a nostalgic trip into the history of baseball, how it's been covered in the media, how it's presented today, and much more on this rush-released edition of the OEH. It's a perfect listen while waiting for more baseball in the Fall Classic! Special guests: Legendary podcasters John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli!

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One the lastest episode of The Outdated Entertainment Hour, host (and veteran writer and journalist) Bob Smith welcomes fellow podcaster Steve Gennarelli for a warm and nostalgic look at the stuff children's dreams are made of: Toys! From classic companies like Wham-O and Kenner to traditional toys that have stood the test of time, Smith and Gennarelli spend an hour looking back at the classic games and gifts that made their formative years enjoyable. We bet you'll hear about your favorite classic toys on this episode as well - and if we left yours off the list, write to us and we'll tell the whole podcast world about your memories!

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The Outdated Entertainment Hour is back! Host Bob Smith (PWI, Good Times Magazine) returns after a brief bout with COVID to take a look foward at what's coming up on this new podcast - and takes a bit of time to offer information on how to help several states following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Plus - saying goodbye to legends; a classic rock band finally gets justice; and more "outdated" info!

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