Episodes

  • Two Old Hams
    Jan 30 2026

    Since I started this podcast, there has been one person I have wanted to interview, and that is my good friend, Michael Townsend Wright. He is a comedian, actor singer, and one heck of a human being. He has had more celebrity encounters than anyone I've ever known. Join us as we discuss, backstage stories, music and show business. I als dedicate this episode to show business legend, "Uncle" Floyd Vivino.

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    38 mins
  • Life is A Highway
    Jan 24 2026

    As automobiles became more affordable train and river travel became less popular. As cars became more common, better roads were needed. Highways became a priority. U.S government stepped in to help bulild roads. Highways helped shape this country.

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    15 mins
  • Old Man River
    Jan 16 2026

    Before highways and railroads, rivers served as major transportation hubs. The Missouri and Mississippi were major waterways during these times. People relied on the rivers for transportation and supplies. Riverboats became big money for people. River travel became a way of life.

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    15 mins
  • just a matter of days
    Jan 11 2026

    Time is something we often take for granted.
    The calendar we use was not always the one Americans used.Time is something we often take for granted.
    The calendar we use was not always the one Americans lived by

    Join me as I discuss why the Gregorian calendar was adopted in the United States, and how traditions like Oktoberfest and St. Patrick’s Day made their way to America.

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    14 mins
  • Ring in the New Year
    Jan 3 2026

    New Year's traditions take many different forms. They comefrom many Different places. Some are more well known than others. Join me as I discuss the origin of New Year's traditions.

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    11 mins
  • Christmas on celluloid
    Dec 14 2025

    Among the greatest of all Christmas traditions is the watching of Christmas movies. we all have our favorites and they have been around for centuries. Christmas movies really began to take hold during the 1940s and many of the films made are still Classics to this day. Christmas movies have earned a rightful place in history. From It's a Wonderful Life to A Christmas Story, Christmas movies have a place in many hearts.scources:

    https://www.networkisa.org/screenwriting_articles/view/a-look-inside-the-christmas-movie

    https://heycinemasugar.com/posts/how-did-christmas-movies-become-a-thing

    https://decider.com/2020/12/23/how-christmas-movies-explain-hollywood-history/https://www.tcm.com/articles/372710/the-big-idea-miracle-on-34th-street

    https://www.tcm.com/articles/372711/behind-the-camera-miracle-on-34th-street

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    13 mins
  • Something Special About Christmas
    Dec 6 2025

    Every Christmas , specials are shown on television. Whether it's Charlie Brown or Rudolph, there's something for everyone. Join me as I discuss the history of Christmas specials

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    14 mins
  • Silver 'n' Gold
    Nov 23 2025

    In part 2 of my 2 part interview with Rankin/Bass biographer Rick Goldschmidt, we discuss some of the other Rankin/Bass features and some of the most famous specials. I find the answer to a question I have had for quite and we discuss some of the best music in the Rankin/Bass specials.

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    40 mins