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The Way Things Used To Be

Don Williamsanchor.fm
Reminiscing about the way things used to be in the good old days of our youth when we lived in a more simple time. Let's take a walk down memory lane.
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Episodes

The Good Ol' Days of Dial Up Internet!

Ever wonder what the internet was like when you actually had to make an effort to connect to it? Check out this episode and you'll get a glimpse of what it was really like to go "on-line!"

Dec 31, 20217 minSeason 4Ep. 5

What's On My Record Player

Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas - 1974 20th Century Records. This is my scratchy, skip-filled 45 from way back in the mid 70's. If you want to hear a pristine digital version of the song, check it out on Spotify!

Nov 25, 20214 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Bob & Marion - The Lost Tapes

This episode focuses on Bob & Marion. Separated by the Military in a Post Korean war world. I have hours of tapes that they send back and forth to each other while Bob was stationed overseas. Here is a glimpse into their world in the year 1959.

Nov 14, 202117 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Yard Sale, Rummage Sale, Garage Sale!

Yard Sale, Rummage Sale, Garage Sale! Whatever you want to call it, it's fun! Sometimes you can find great treasures. Check out my take on this.

Oct 30, 20219 minSeason 4Ep. 4

What's On My Record Player

I thought I was going to have a cheezy sound-a-like record, but this one actually sounds pretty good. Check it out.

Oct 18, 20219 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Interviewing My Boss For A Class Project!

I interviewed my boos for a class project that actually was broadcast on local television back when I was in high school. Take a listen.

Oct 10, 20218 minSeason 4Ep. 3

What's on My Record Player

World Explorers Program as presented in 1966 on flexi-records as part of a learning for young students.

Sep 28, 20217 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Fast Food Collector Glasses

Did you ever collect reusable glasses from fast food restaurants back in the day? Check out this episode of the podcast and you will also hear some audio from a couple of those television commercials.

Sep 17, 20215 minSeason 4Ep. 2

What's on My Record Player

Here's a personalized Happy Birthday Record from the late 1950's or perhaps the early 1950's. Enjoy.

Sep 04, 20213 minSeason 4Ep. 1

What's on My Record Player

Does anyone have Tiger Baseball Spirit? Check out this record that was found at a thrift store!

Aug 19, 20216 minSeason 3Ep. 17

What's on My Record Player

Here's a cereal Box Record from the early 1970's. Everything's Archie! Have fun listening. Season 4 starts at the end of August!

Aug 09, 20212 minSeason 3Ep. 16

What's on My Record Player

Spinning this week is Convoy by CW McCall from 1975. The record is a bit scratchy but listenable. You can also hear the digital version on Spotify. Enjoy

Jul 25, 20215 minSeason 3Ep. 15

What's on My Record Player

Here's a little Golden Record from the late 40's or early 50's. Its Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Happy Trails to you!!!

Jul 18, 20214 minSeason 3Ep. 14

What's on My Record Player

This week we have a nearly 50 year old Sesame Street record titled "5 People In My Family."

Jul 11, 20215 min

What's on My Record Player

Today's spin is from the late 50's. Its a Golden Records 78 RPM record with the Ballad of Davey Crockett!

Jun 30, 20215 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Name That Sound

Time for another installment of Name That Sound.

Jun 23, 202159 secSeason 3Ep. 12

What's on My Record Player?

Today's record is the Hillside Singers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing. It was also made into a Coca Cola commercial back in it's day. Enjoy.

Jun 19, 20215 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Podcast update.

I have plans for more episodes this season. So keep your ears open for more episodes of what's on my record player. Have a great summer and I'll talk to you soon.

Jun 10, 202151 secSeason 4Ep. 1

Door To Door Salesmen!

Everyone has had an experience with someone selling things door to door. Check out my take on the topic.

Jun 06, 20216 minSeason 3Ep. 10

What's On My Record Player

What I have for you to hear this time is a 45 RPM Record from the early to mid 50's called Daffy Duck meets Yosemite Sam. It's a childrens records approved my Bozo the Clown. Released on Capitol records. Have a good laugh and thanks for listening.

May 29, 20218 minSeason 3Ep. 12

What's On My record Player

This time I have a sample flexi record from Time-Life records called the Swing Era. It was a sample sent in the mail back in the early 1980s, to get people to buy collections of music. This was long before computer downloads and streaming music. Enjoy

May 16, 20217 minSeason 3Ep. 11

What's on My Record Player

Popeye the Sailor Man! This is a mid to late 1950's 45 RPM record made for children. Kind of corn ball but unique as well. Ceck it out.

May 08, 20213 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Whats On My Record Player

Quite possibly the worst album ever recorded! In fact, if it were on my record player it might possibly ruin something, like my speakers or perhaps my sanity!

Apr 29, 20214 minSeason 3Ep. 9

What's on My Record Player

Today we have the Star Wars/Cantina Band theme from Meco. 1977 Mellenium Records. This was a very popular disco song from the 70's. I had several copies of this record as a kid and Just recently found this almost mint copy at a thrift store.

Apr 20, 20214 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Taking a Vacation

The Joys and the woes of taking a vacation. Listen to my spin on the topic. Fun Stuff.

Apr 12, 20219 minSeason 3Ep. 8

What's on My Record Player

In this episode, we will here from a record that was between the pages of a Mad Magazine. It's a Mad Look At Graduation Day from 1981. Enjoy!!

Mar 24, 20218 min
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