Coming back after taking a week off, Nolan and Ben hope all their followers had a great Holiday. Young Nostalgia is bringing a new installment of This Month in History. As always, the guys take listeners through historical or otherwise interesting events that occurred in January. Topics covered in this episode include Alaska’s admittance into the U.S., Richard Nixon (once again) refusing subpoenas, and the Surgeon General’s first warning regarding cigarettes.

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As the Holiday season approaches, the crew of Young Nostalgia continues to bring top content to their listeners. Joined this time by Kyle, the trio attend the recently released Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Conflicted by the film’s theatrical brilliance opposite arguable shortcomings, the three discuss their own varying opinions regarding current Star Wars as well as the future of the franchise.

At the listener’s peril, the lowly band of hosts gracefully move through characters and plot. Spoilers abound, Young Nostalgia seeks to bring balance to the galaxy....

 

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On this week’s episode of Young Nostalgia, Nolan and Ben decide to take another look at common conspiracy theories. Along with the theme of the previous installment, any well known individual or event seems to have a plethora of conspiracy theories associated them. The Flat Earth, Paul McCartney is Dead, and Stevie Wonder is Not Actually Blind theories, included in this episode, are all centered around prominent pop culture topics.

 

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_flat_Earth_societies

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford_Level_experiment

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https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/stevie-wonder-is-not-blind-the-evidence-1641795715

December is now upon us and that means it is once again time for This Month in History! The wide assortment of historical events in this week’s episode include several important dates in the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s as well breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine. As in many other This Month episodes, Richard Nixon and his associates make yet another appearance with more controversial actions.

 

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With Thanksgiving weekend now behind us, Young Nostalgia is taking a look at the history of Black Friday. For years, the Friday directly following Thanksgiving has brought both pain and pleasure to shoppers. Bargain prices and extremely large crowds are a perfect recipe for conflict and injury. Along with the bad, Nolan and Ben also talk about the good aspects and the future of holiday shopping.

 

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This week Nolan and Ben are bringing a new topic to Young Nostalgia. There is hardly a historical event without a conspiracy theory and in this episode, the guys talk about some of the most common. These include lizard people controlling the human race, the moon landing being faked by the United States, and inconsistencies within reports regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

 

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Icke#Reptoid_hypothesis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_assassination_conspiracy_theories

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_landing_conspiracy_theories

The "Then and Now" series takes a look at notable actors, actresses, musicians, and other celebrities. Nolan and Ben discuss their early careers and how they gained notoriety, before transitioning into their accomplishments later in life.

Volume 2:

Jimmy Fallon

Johnny Carson

Walter Cronkite

 

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Carson

https://www.biography.com/people/walter-cronkite-9262057

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Cronkite

Nolan and Ben are back with another “This Month in History!” As always, the guys take listeners through historical or otherwise interesting events that occurred in November. Highlights from this week’s show include a failed assassination of Hitler, the Gettysburg Address, and the death of Blackbeard the Pirate.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_D._Roosevelt#Election_of_1940:_Breaking_with_tradition

http://www.historyplace.com/specials/calendar/november.htm

After an unscheduled off week, Nolan and Ben are back with the conclusion to the October Rat Pack Special. This week they cover two of the lesser known yet still influential members, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. The guys talk about the personal lives, Rat Pack affiliations, and legacies of these two entertainers.

 

https://www.biography.com/people/joey-bishop-9542184

https://www.biography.com/people/peter-lawford-9542183

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Bishop

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Lawford

Known as “Mr. Showbusiness,” Sammy Davis Jr. is the topic for the third installment of the October Rat Pack Special. Starting at an early age, Davis was involved with many facets of entertainment. This week Nolan and Ben talk about the struggles and successes of this legendary showman’s life.

 

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