The Way Things Used To Be

Don Williams•anchor.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

Old Fashioned Restaurant & Canoeing Down a River

Here are some highlights of a great weekend in Northern Lower Michigan.

Sep 20, 2023•8 min

McDonalds in 1973 - Time Machine Trip

Lets take a trip in the time machine back to McDonalds in 1973!

Sep 11, 2023•6 min

Podcast delays and Update - What's On My Record Player

Here's an update on the podcast and a bonus episode of What's On My record Player!

Sep 04, 2023•9 min

What's On My Record Player!

Here's the latest find from the thrift store.

Aug 20, 2023•3 min•Season 8Ep. 10

Doctors Who Made House Calls!

Did you ever have a doctor who made house calls? Check out this episode of the podcast to learn a little bit more about this practice that has virtually disappeared.

Aug 19, 2023•6 min•Season 8Ep. 9

Television Theme Show Trivia Part Two

Here's another round of television theme show trivia. See if you know these themes!

Aug 12, 2023•10 min

Television Theme Song Trivia Part 1

Jul 27, 2023•7 min•Season 8Ep. 7

Vintage Gadgets from the 70's & 80's

Lets talk about some of those vintage gadgets from a time long ago...

Jul 22, 2023•7 min

I took this episode of The Way Things Used To Me and did something a bit different. I recorded the entire episode on cassette tape. it presented more of a challenge than I thought but it all came together. Take a listen. You might actually hear a few drop outs and some old fashoned tape hiss.

Jul 16, 2023•6 min•Season 8Ep. 5

Another Walk Down Memory Lane

More reminiscing and chatting about the facebook group page.

Jul 15, 2023•11 min•Season 8Ep. 4

Classic Car Show and Getting Stung By A Bee

Have you been out to enjoy a classic car show yet this summer? How about getting stung by a bee?

Jul 06, 2023•8 min•Season 8Ep. 3

A Walk Down Memory Lane

A fun summary of some of the Facebook group page posts.

Jul 01, 2023•10 min

Summer Vacation Fun & Fiasco!

I'm back with an all new season 8 of the way things used to be.

Jun 02, 2023•9 min•Season 8Ep. 1

Spring update

Spring update and the amazing 8 track tape!

May 24, 2023•7 min•Season 7Ep. 15

Communicating with 2 Tin Cans and a String!

Fun ways to communicate as a kid. Tin cans, a string and an imagination!

May 03, 2023•6 min•Season 7Ep. 13

What's On My record Player

Hot Dogs! Armour Hotdogs! Take a listen to this jingle from the late 60's or early 70's!

Apr 29, 2023•5 min•Season 7Ep. 12

Mowing The Grass!

Spring is here, lets mow some grass!!

Apr 26, 2023•11 min•Season 7Ep. 11

What's On My Record Player?

Check ou this Sesame Street record from my childhood.

Apr 23, 2023•6 min•Season 7Ep. 10

The Floppy Disc!

Here's my take on the floppy disc and some of the devices that used them.

Apr 12, 2023•7 min•Season 7Ep. 9

What's On My Record Player - The Rockford Files Main Theme

From 1974 on MGM Records. Check out the main theme from The Rockford Files composed by Mike Post! Also, as special announcement about the Facebook group page The Way Things Used To Be.

Apr 02, 2023•6 min•Season 7Ep. 8