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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

Collecting License Plates

Here's my take on collecting license plates. I got a crash course on the subject from a good friend, Josh Sheets.

Jun 12, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Jack In The Box

Here's my take on The Jack In The Box.

Jun 07, 20246 minSeason 11Ep. 1

Kelloggs Cereal Jingles!

Yes, they actually wrote songs for breakfast cereals back in the day. Check out some of them from a promotional record I found at a thrift store.

Jun 01, 202415 minSeason 10Ep. 17

Yard Sales!

Here's my take on the adventures of yard sales!

May 11, 20247 minSeason 10Ep. 15

The Telephone Book!

Who remembers the telephone book? Check out my take on the subject. And also enjoy another episode of What's On My Record Player!

Apr 12, 202411 minSeason 10Ep. 12

TV Theme Songs Round 2

Here's another round of television theme songs. Enjoy.

Apr 06, 20249 minSeason 10Ep. 11

The Television In The Room

What was it like to not have a TV on in the room all of the time? There was a time when television programming was only on certain hours of the day. Check out my take on that.

Mar 30, 20248 minSeason 10Ep. 9

What's On MY record Player!

Check out the very strange record on my record player on this episode...it's um... different...

Mar 09, 20247 min

I Can't Drive 55!

Remember when the national speed limit was 55 MPH? Check out my take on that subject!

Mar 04, 20248 min

The Kool Aid Man!

Who remembers the Kool Aid Man? Check out my take on this guy!

Feb 25, 20244 min

Poptarts & Barrel Of Monkeys Game

Here's a couple of memories that I hope will spark some great memories of your childhood. Thanks to my friend Steve Wright for the great ideas!

Feb 16, 20248 min

Yet Another Walk Down Memory Lane!

In this episode I browse through the Facebook group page and talk about some of the posts from myself and other group members. Great stuff. Check it out.

Feb 08, 20249 min

Mr. Potato Head Scary Commercial

Here's my take on a rather scary TV commercial for Mr. Potato Head from the early 1970's. Actually it's goofy and hilarious at the same time. Check it out.

Jan 27, 20245 min

The TV Repair Man

Who remembers the TV repair man? Check out my take on this topic.

Jan 22, 20246 min

Chewing Gum!

How many kinds of chewing gum do you remember? Check out this latest episode of the podcast to get my take on it.

Jan 12, 20248 min

Record and Tape Clubs Revisited - Sound A-Like Records

Do you remember the record and tape clubs of the 70's and 80's? How about those compilation albums with all the great hits of the time but not the real artists? Check out this episode of the podcast. Hope you have a good laugh!

Dec 22, 202310 min

The Radar Detector!

Did you have a radar detector in your car back in the day? Check out the newest episode of The Way Things Used To Be!

Nov 10, 20237 min

Old cameras and Podcast Update

Here is the latest update on the podcast, facebook group page and my continued efforts to write another book.

Nov 03, 20239 min

The Big Television Interview - Rewind episode!

In this rewind episode, I read a story from my book "Night Shift: My Adventures As A Convenience Store Clerk." Give a real look at the working world and minimum wage in the mid 1980s!

Oct 30, 202311 min
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