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Born in the 70’s, raised in the 80’s, powered through the 90’s to become irrelevant in the new millennium.
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Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
In this episode Wee and Dave discuss some of the songs from yesteryear that were not the most serious or heartfelt intentions. Parody songs were all too common back in the 80s and 90s. Some were good. Some were great. Listen up and let us know your thoughts.
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Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
This episode Dave and Wee discuss the telephone and its evolution through their memories. In their retelling the boys look at landlines, up until the switch to mobile telephones, from switchboard operators to hand held walkabout phones, they cover it all.
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
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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Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
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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Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
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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Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
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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Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
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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Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
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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Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
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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Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
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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