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Looking Back On My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast

Angela Bowensoundcloud.com
This podcast is dedicated to the 80's television show sitcom The Wonder Years. A Grown Kevin Arnold recalls his days growing up in the tumultuous times of the late 60s and early 70s. In this podcast I pick out my favorite episodes of each season and review them. So join me your host Angela Bowen as I take a trip back in time to the hippie movement, the Vietnam War, the Beatles and so much more. So don your bellbottom pants, power up that lava lamp and crank up some Beach Boys and join me as I take us back to The Wonder Years.
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Full House: S6E18: Please Don't Touch The Dinosaur (Jesse & Michelle Double Feature)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I conclude the Jesse & Michelle Double Feature for the month of December with Full House S6E18: Please Don't Touch The Dinosaur, which aired on February 23, 1993. In this episode Jesse and Danny both get volunteered to take Michelle's class on a field trip to the museum. Jesse's rowdier bunch of kids cause trouble and end up destroying a dinosaur sk...

Dec 30, 20221 hr 56 min

The Wonder Years: S1E22: Love, Dean

Happy Wonder (Almost) Wednesday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Looking Back On My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast. Today, I wrapped up my coverage of Season 1 with S1E22: Love, Dean, which aired on May 18, 2022. In this episode It's the end of the school year, and summer excitement is all around; Bill and Lillian each receive major career opportunities; Dean and Keisa take shelter together as a tornado tears through. This was a good way to wrap up the first Season. I enjoyed getti...

Dec 27, 20221 hr 57 min

Small Wonder: S2E24: Double Wedding

Hey Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of She's A Small Wonder: A Small Wonder Podcast. Well, after two years we've finally come to the end of Season 2. Today, I covered S2E24: Double Wedding, which aired on May 23, 1987. In this episode the Lawsons decide to renew their wedding vows, and of course just like we'd expect the Brindles gotta horn in on Ted and Joan's romantic gesture. As far as finale's go, this one was good. We get to say good to Bonnie for quite a while since she only returns ...

Dec 27, 20221 hr 7 min

Full House: S5E19: The Devil Made Me Do It (Jesse & Michelle Double Feature)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the first episode in the Jesse & Michelle Double Feature which I chose for December, Full House S5E19: The Devil Made Me Do It, which aired on February 18, 1992. In this episode the temptation to fiddle with Jesse's forbidden music equipment is too great for Michelle; but when Jesse lands her in hot water for it, the little devil in her wa...

Dec 10, 20222 hr 2 min

Full House: S5E24: Girls Will Be Boys (BONUS Michelle and Friends Series Episode)

Hey Full House Podcast Listeners, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered Full House S5E24: Girls Will Be Boys, which aired on April 28, 1992. In this episode When her best friend Teddy ignores her for being a girl, Michelle decides she wants to become a boy instead. Meanwhile, Jesse gets a part on Joey's TV show, and DJ catches Stephanie listening in on her phone call. This was a good episode. I really liked it. Mi...

Nov 30, 20222 hr

The Wonder Years: S1E23: Where No Dean Has Been Before

Happy Wonder Wednesday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Looking On My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast. Today, I covered S1E23: Where No Dean Has Been Before, which aired on May 11, 2022. In this episode Dean tries to impress Keisa's cool new boyfriend by inviting him and his friends to a party Kim is throwing while Bill and Lillian are away for the night; things get out of hand just as Bill and Lillian arrive home. This was a fun episode. I really liked Keisa's new boyfriend Broderi...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 20 min

Full House: S8E4: I've Got A Secret (Michelle and Friends Series)

Happy Turkey Day Full House Podcast Listeners, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the last episode in the Michelle and Friends Series, Full House S8E4: I've Got A Secret, which aired on October 18, 1994. In this episode Danny causes problems for Michelle when she joins a secret club. D.J. becomes jealous when Kimmy dates her former boyfriend. Jesse and Rebecca agree to divulge the names of their past loves. I e...

Nov 24, 20222 hr 7 min

Small Wonder: S2E23: Vicki Goodwrench

Hey Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of She's A Small Wonder: A Small Wonder Podcast. Today, I covered the second to last episode of Season 2, S2E23: Vicki Goodwrench, which aired on May 16, 1987. In this episode Vicki turns out to be a wizard at car repairs. I thought this was an ok episode, maybe a smidge of a dud. But much better than the worst episode I feel of Season 2, Top Secret. Jamie wants to make extra money and so he has Vicki go with him to an auto garage and offer himself and V...

Nov 24, 202246 min

Full House: S7E21: Be Your Own Best Friend (Michelle and Friends Series)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast, Today, I covered the next episode in the Michelle and Friends Series, with Full House S7E21: Be Your Own Best Friend, which aired on April 5, 1994. In this episode Danny suggests Michelle's class do a project of drawing their best friend. But when Michelle can't decide whether to draw Teddy or Denise, they quit being friends with her. I enjoyed this episode. I...

Nov 19, 20222 hr 15 min

Full House: S6E2: The Long Goodbye (Michelle and Friends Series)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I kick off the month of November with the Michelle and Friends Series, starting with Full House S6E2: The Long Goodbye, which aired on September 29, 1992. In this episode Michelle and Danny both mourn their long-distance relationships. Michelle learns that Teddy is moving , not to another city, but to another state entirely. We're talkin' Texas, guys! M...

Nov 12, 20222 hr 1 min

Spooky Book Recs: October 2022 Edition

Hey Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Looking Back On My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast. Here are the Spooky Books I Read For The Month Of October: Young Adult Book: Dead Flip by: Sara Farizan My Rating: 5/5 Stars Young Adult Book: Clown In A Cornfield by: Adam Cesare My Rating: 3/5 Stars Middle Grade Book: The Girl in White by: Lindsey Currie My Rating: 5/5 Stars Adult Book: My Best Friend's Excorcism by Grady Hendrix My Rating: 5/5 Stars Adult Book The Final Girl Support Group by:...

Nov 03, 202233 min

Bonus Episode: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Nightmare On Seville Street

Happy Halloween Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Looking Back On My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast. Today in the spirit of the holiday I decided to cover a spooky Alvin and the Chipmunks Episode, this one comes from Season 7 and aired in September 1989, entitled Nightmare On Seville Street. In this episode on a Saturday afternoon Dave takes the boys to the movies to see the Fuzzie Bunnies: The Homecoming Movie although Alvin really wants to see Hideous Harold PART X1 (11). As soon ...

Nov 01, 202244 min

Bonus Episode: Wishbone: S2E1: Halloween Hound The Legend of Creepy Collars PART 1 & 2

Happy Halloween Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Looking Back on My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast. Today, I'm covering another Bonus Episode, Wishbone S2E1: Halloween Hound The Legend of Creepy Collars Part 1 & 2, which aired on October 15, 1997. In this episode PART 1: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' dominates as Halloween comes to Oakdale. Wishbone imagines himself as Ichabod Crane while Joe and his two schoolmates participate in Oakdale's scavenger hunt. In this episode PART ...

Oct 30, 20222 hr 22 min

Bonus Episode: Wishbone: S1E9: Digging Up The Past

Hey Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I am bringing to you a Bonus Episode of one of my favorite shows growing up, besides Full House. I covered the PBS 1995 show Wishbone, all about the little dog with the big imagination. If you grew up in the 90's like me you definitely watched this show and if you were a teenager like me in 1995 you probably also had a crush on Wishbone's owner Joe Talbot like I did. The e...

Oct 30, 20221 hr 24 min

Full House: S7E9: The Day of the Rhino (Joey and the Girls Series)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I conclude the Joey and the Girls Series with Full House S7E9: The Day of the Rhino, which aired on November 9, 1993. In this episode Michelle and her friends get ripped off after sending in their money for giant plush Rigby rhino dolls and confront Rigby during a public appearance at the mall. Vicki and Becky teach D.J. a lesson how guys will say anyth...

Oct 28, 20222 hr 21 min

The Wonder Years: S1E20: Bill's New Gig

Happy Wonder Wednesday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Looking Back On My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast. Today, I covered S1E20: Bill's New Gig, which aired on April 20, 2022. In this episode Bill is excited to have made tenure at the university, only to find that his focus on career and family has cost him a spot in his band; Bruce adjusts to living at home. I enjoyed this episode. I totally got vibes of Full House when Bill gets kicked out of his own band and replaced. Just lik...

Oct 27, 20221 hr 24 min

Fuller House: S1E8: Secrets, Lies, and Firetrucks (In Honor of Elias Harger's (Max Fuller) Birthday)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, in honor of Elias Harger's (Max Fuller) birthday (tomorrow), I covered Fuller House S1E8: Secrets, Lies and Firetrucks, which aired on February 26,2016. In this episode when Max learns to lie, he also learns that lies can backfire. Meanwhile, the ladies of the house fall in love with secrets. I really enjoyed this episode. It was cute with Cosmo chewing...

Oct 22, 20221 hr 32 min

Small Wonder: S2E22: The Cat's Meow

Hey Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of She's A Small Wonder: A Small Wonder Podcast. Today, I covered Small Wonder S1E22: The Cat's Meow, which aired on May 9, 1987. In this episode Vicki becomes jealous of an electronic cat. I thought this was a funny episode, Bonnie was hilarious even though I can't stand her. CPS needs to be called on The Brindles, because I feel Harriet is in an unsafe environment. If Vicki is jealous of this cat can you imagine what she would do to a baby if Ted and J...

Oct 19, 20221 hr 8 min

Full House: S5E13: Easy Rider (Joey and the Girls Series)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the next episode in the Joey and the Girls Series, Full House S5E13: Easy Rider, which aired on December 3, 1991. In this episode Michelle decides that she wants to learn how to ride a two-wheel bike with out training wheels. she asks her dad for help but he has to spend the day with co-star Vicky so that they can plan their week. However, all...

Oct 15, 20222 hr 49 min

Full House: S3E18: Mr. Egghead (Joey and the Girls Series)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I'm kicking off a new Series for the month of October, Joey and the Girls, the first episode Full House S3E18 Mr. Egghead, which aired on February 16, 1990. In this episode Joey gets a job as a guest host on an educational television show for children, where a prop injures Stephanie. I really enjoyed this episode. Especially since this is the last time ...

Oct 07, 20222 hr 6 min

Full House: S6E9: Nice Guys Finish First (In Honor of Dave Coulier's (Joey Gladstone)Birthday)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, in honor of Dave Coulier's Birthday, I covered Full House S6E9: Nice Guys Finish First, which aired on November 24, 1992. In this episode Stonewall Binkley, an old rival of Joey's, humiliates him on his and Jesse's radio program, and challenges him to an upcoming hockey game; Joey's hesitant at first but ultimately decides to have his revenge on Stonewa...

Sep 23, 20221 hr 58 min

Small Wonder: S2E21: Wally the Wimp

Hey Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of She's A Small Wonder: A Small Wonder Podcast. Today, I covered S2E21: Wally the Wimp, which aired on February 28, 1987. In this episode Pro-wrestler, Jesse Ventura, is invited to the Lawson house for dinner. He has a surprise for Ted, as years before he was the nerdy little kid named Wally who Ted teased in college. I liked this episode, it was fun, especially seeing Ted get his a$$ kicked by a pro wrestler Jesse Ventura (aka Wally the Wimp). He deser...

Sep 22, 202255 min

Bonus Episode: Alvin And The Chipmunks: Romancing Miss Stone

Hey Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Looking Back on My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast. Today, I covered an Alvin and the Chipmunks episode. Romancing Miss Stone. In this episode Alvin develops a crush on his teacher, he even asks her out and thankfully she turns him down telling him he's too young, not "this is illegal". Alvin's blood is boiling when he witnesses Dave ask out Miss Stone and he blackmails Simon and Theodore into sabotaging the date. Which of course fails, because t...

Sep 19, 202241 min

Full House S4E16 Stephanie Gets Framed (Back To School Double Feature PART 2)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered Full House S4E16: Stephanie Gets Framed, which aired on January 25, 1991. In this episode Steve Urkel comes to town. He helps Stephanie deal with her new glasses, but when she takes all of Joey's funny glasses and disrupts the class with them, she realizes she took it too far. Jesse is also having trouble deciding a best man for his wedding. I...

Sep 17, 20222 hr 39 min

Full House: S4E14: Working Girl (Back To School Double Feature PART 2)

Description Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the first episode in the Back To School Double Feature Part 2 with Full House S4E14: Working Girl, which aired on January 4, 1991. In this episode DJ's grade suffer when she takes a part-time job. I really liked this episode, DJ thinks that to be cool you have to have the newest clothes this includes shoes like the brand new "Blowo...

Sep 09, 20222 hr 35 min

Bonus Episode: Full House 2022/2023 Podcast Schedule

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I'm presenting to you my Podcast Schedule for the remainder of 2022 and all of 2023. All the Series and Double Features I have planned. As you will see I will be wrapping up the Full House portion of the Podcast at the end of next year 2023. However I still have plenty of Fuller House Episodes to cover then following year, which will wrap up the Podcast...

Sep 03, 202225 min

Small Wonder: S2E20: Look Into My Eyes

Hey Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of She's A Small Wonder: A Small Wonder Podcast. Today, I covered S2E20: Look Into My Eyes, which aired on February 21, 1987. In this episode Joan's high-school friend is not what Ted expects. Thanks to this synopsis, I spend a good half of this episode confused because what I'm seeing in this episode has nothing to do with the synopsis. IMDB has never steered me wrong, until now. This episode is actually about Vicki taking what she has seen on TV (a hyp...

Aug 31, 202256 min

The Wonder Years: S1E19: Love & War

Happy Wonder Wednesday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Looking Back On My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast. Today, I covered The Wonder Years S1E19: Love & War, which aired on April 13, 2022. In this episode when Bruce returns home from Vietnam, the family is shocked to find out he is dating, and eager to share his life with, an older woman with a son; when they learn more about Bruce's last deployment, they come together to support him. I enjoyed this episode, seeing Bruce agai...

Aug 31, 20222 hr 45 min

Bonus Episode: Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997) Movie Review

Hey Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Looking Back On My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast. Today, I covered the final Free Willy Movie in the trilogy, Free Willy 3: The Rescue. My least favorite of the three movies. I make this fact know throughout this review. IMO this movie did NOT have to be made. MOVIE SYNOPSIS: 16-year-old Jesse and old friend Randolph try to foil an illegal whaler threatening Willy and his pregnant mate. Couldn't stand Max, the 10 year old stand in for Elvis, Je...

Aug 28, 20221 hr 37 min

Full House: S7E8: Another Opening, Another No Show (In Honor of John Stamos's Birthday)

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today in honor of John Stamos's (Uncle Jesse) Birthday, I decided to cover Full House: S7E8: Another Opening, Another No Show, which aired on November 3, 1993. In this episode The Smash Club is about to open, but everything that can go wrong does: Joey books the wrong band, Kimmy gives her waitress uniform a "creative" touch, and no one can find the owner, Jes...

Aug 19, 20221 hr 56 min
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