Episodes

  • 1981(Part 2)
    Mar 1 2024

    In the 2nd part of 1981 album releases, the months of June-early October are covered. Well known acts such as the Rolling Stones released an album, as did relatively unknown acts (at that time) like Prince. What did teenage Joe think of all of these releases, and how far would his $5 weekly allowance take him in purchasing all of the music he wanted?

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • 1981 (Part1)
    Feb 21 2024

    The year 1981 was tremendous for album releases. Hear what teenage Joe thought and some of his experiences with the albums (and songs) that came out in the first part of the year.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Chronicles of a Teenage Boomer excerpts
    Aug 23 2023

    I recently published a book (available on Amazon) about a teen age male back in the late 1970s/early 1980s who kept a 5 year diary. Read his trials and tribulations in his own words!

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    58 mins
  • Scandalous
    Apr 13 2023

    The recent indictment of former President Trump got me thinking. What other presidential scandals have there been throughout our history?

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    54 mins
  • Albums that have sold over 40 million
    Apr 5 2023

    I came across a list of albums that have sold over 40 million copies. With the new way we consume music, no other album may join this exclusive club. Hear what makes these albums worthy.

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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • Tehran
    Mar 28 2023

    Former Texas Lieutenant Governor, Ben Barnes clears his conscience about the 1980 presidential election. Hear my reaction.

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    35 mins
  • Step Parents
    Mar 21 2023

    Are step parents loving or evil (like in Disney's Cinderella)? Hear what my conclusion is.

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    49 mins
  • Washington
    Mar 14 2023

    The Citizenship Test I took last week had two questions where George Washington was the correct answer. I started wondering what it was about him, or what he did, that we have the capital city of our nation (as well as an entire state) named after this man. Hear what I learned and the new appreciation I have for what he did for our country.

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    51 mins