Once, When I Was Cool

Chores

Remember doing chores as a kid? Whether washing the dishes, mowing the lawn or taking out the rubbish, chores were a part of growing up. In this episode Dave and Wee look back on the chores they did as children and compare with what their kids have done today.

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The Television of Aaron Spelling - Part 2

So good, we couldn't leave it at the one episode. Stacey rejoins us all the way from Canada as we carry on through the notable works of Aaron Spelling. Did somebody mention Dallas? What about Grease? Tune in for some controversy...

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The Television of Aaron Spelling - Part 1

Aaron Spelling was the man behind so many iconic television shows of the 70s, 80s and 90s, and those shows became a must watch for millions of viewers during the time before streaming platforms, DVR and VCR were even a concept. This episode, Dave and Wee are joined their Canadian partner in crime for a unique view at the creations of this master TV producer.

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The Young Ones

Perhaps one of the greatest sitcoms to come out of Britain, the two and only seasons of The Young Ones were pivotal in shaping the humour of a generation - at least according to Dave and Wee (and to the special guest on this episode). Join the boys for a trip down memory lane as they examine the comedic beauty of this classic show.

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Christmas Special II

It's that time of year again and we enjoy the heat of the Australian summer as Wee and Dave look back again at their Christmas memories. Thanks to everyone for joining us on this special festive episode as we see out the year in old school style.

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Merry Christmas...

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Theme Restaurants

From the fabulous creations and the belongings of the stars to the hi-jinx of the gaudy and downright weird, themed restaurants have been around and tempting your taste buds through distraction for many years. Join in as we look at a few of the better known places we have encountered.

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Cameras

Cameras have varied wildly over the span of their existence. Once an expensive and cherished part of a persons belongings, cameras are now everywhere and a part of any multi-function device we carry around with us constantly. Join us on this episode as we look back fondly on the cameras we used to own.

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Travel

Travel in the age of COVID has become a lot more difficult and, to a degree, dangerous to your health. In older times travel was not as easy, comfortable or as far reaching as you might consider these days. In this episode, Wee and Dave remember what travel was for them in their childhood.

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Typewriters

In the modern age of computers, laptops and smart phones there no longer seems to be a place for the humble typewriter. Dave and Wee discuss their memories of various types and versions of typewriter, and what to do when there wasn't a typewriter around.

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Collections

Badges, buttons, stickers and more. When one surprise episode fails, why not try again? Wee is surprised again at the topic of the week which reminisces about the collections and the collectibles you might remember from your childhood.

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