A Look Behind in Rewind

Apr 06 2024

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Into nostalgia? “A Look Behind in Rewind” is a podcast series reminiscent of Jean Shepherd of WOR-Radio… like a modern-day Mark Twain. Tom’s stories range from childhood escapades to college hijinks to crazy tales from film/broadcast/ad agency days, including interviews with American Bandstand mogul Dick Clark and others. (When it comes to some of these early youthful adventures, names have been changed to protect the innocent). Podcast lengths are short, generally only 7 to 10 minutes each. Email narrator/producer Tom Nielson at [email protected]

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History, Shmystery

Apr 06 2024 11 mins

Season 2, Episode 39: We all have favorite teachers from long ago. This episode shares some stories about three memorable history teachers, whose odd quirks, creative teaching styles, and in one case, a mysterious social life, forever impacted our own view of the teaching profession. In this podcast series, Tom Nielson tells stories, shares memories, and concocts whimsical, light-h

A Zoo's Who

Mar 23 2024 11 mins

Season 2, Episode 38: Ever been to the zoo? Or read any of the Doctor Doolittle stories? This episode blazes a trail through some childhood memories of animals that spoke -- and those who didn't. Cats and dogs, tigers and turtles, parrots and naked mole rats, oh my! In this podcast series, Tom Nielson tells stories, shares memories, and concocts whimsical, light-hearted tales

Weird Science

Mar 09 2024 10 mins

Season 2, Episode 37: When mischievous kids start experimenting, you never know what will happen. In this episode, we investigate a few memorable childhood adventures in science, including static electricity, solar energy, crystal radios, chemistry sets, fireworks, science fair volcanoes, and fake UFOs. And don't worry -- the Martians have NOT landed! In this podcast series, T

Hot Dog Heaven

Feb 24 2024 11 mins

Season 2, Episode 36: Who had the best hot dog? There've been a lot of contenders, including Nathan's of Coney Island, Howard Johnson's, Yocco's in Allentown, and many more. In this episode, we revisit some childhood (and adult) memories of hot dogs, frankfurters, and wieners of days gone by. In this podcast series, Tom Nielson tells stories, shares memories, an

Aw Nuts

Feb 10 2024 10 mins

Season 2, Episode 35: Ever go searching for pieces and parts for a DIY home repair project? Fret not, we've been there, done that. And it's not a pretty picture -- unless you have the Old Man's talent for organizing random spare parts in your home workshop. For this episode, we go screwing around with unhelpful home center salespeople as well as plumbing supply speci

Groundhog Daze

Jan 27 2024 9 mins

Season 2, Episode 34: The hit comedy "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray, had the unexpected side effect of numerous movie industry accolades as well as making a major cultural impact on our society, serving as a symbol of being hopelessly stuck in place. In this episode, we recall some incidents in our own life that led to Groundhog Day-type transformations similar to

'Roo Anew

Jan 13 2024 9 mins

Season 2, Episode 33: Billabongs, didgeridoos, and kangaroos, oh my! G'day, mate! This episode takes a look back at some favorite high spots of Australian pop culture, including a chart-topping hit song, "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" -- which originally came out in the mid-1960s, and then, 37 years later, had an unexpected revival when it was re-recorded for The Wigg

New Year's Beat

Dec 30 2023 11 mins

Season 2, Episode 32: Continuing our winter holiday theme, we look at New Year's Eve memories from Guy Lombardo to Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Includes audio of Dick Clark reporting on the Times Square ball drop, as well as a snippet from a phone interview on the subject of success in the mid 1970s. In this podcast series, Tom Nielson tells stories, sha

Christmas-a-thon

Dec 16 2023 10 mins

Season 2, Episode 31: A few holiday memories of Christmases long ago, including Mom's bread and pastry Bake-a-thon, and Dad's equivalent, the house decorating marathon, complete with outdoor holiday lights and life-size cutout figures. In this podcast series, Tom Nielson tells stories, shares memories, and concocts whimsical, light-hearted tales inspired by his own life e

Concert Chronicles

Dec 02 2023 10 mins

Season 2, Episode 30: A quick tour of some of the rock concerts attended over the years, including the Four Seasons, Jay and the Americans, Tommy James, The Rolling Stones, Jonathan Edwards, 1910 Fruitgum Company, the Buckinghams, Peter Noone, Southside Johnny, and Bruce Springsteen. Names have been changed to protect the innocent. Tom Nielson tells stories, shares memories, and co