Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 139. This time we examine the year 1977 as 3 members of the the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd die in a plane crash. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m...
Oct 20, 2021•12 min•Ep. 141
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 138. This time we examine the year 1307, as King Philip the 4th of France has the Knights Templar arrested and begins the superstition of Friday the 13th. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: ht...
Oct 13, 2021•8 min•Ep. 140
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 137. This time we examine the year 1945 as William Sianis and his billy goat Murphy are kicked out of a World Series game and place “The Curse of the Billy Goat” on the Chicago Cubs. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyear...
Oct 06, 2021•7 min•Ep. 139
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 136. This time we examine the year 1982 as the Chicago Tylenol Murders occur. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA YouTube: https://www.youtu...
Sep 29, 2021•10 min•Ep. 138
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 135. This time we examine the year 2004 as Oceanic Flight 815 disappears over the pacific...and also ‘Lost’ premiers. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2N...
Sep 22, 2021•8 min•Ep. 137
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 134. This time we examine the year 1928 as Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA YouTube: https://www....
Sep 15, 2021•9 min•Ep. 136
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 133. This time we examine the year 1900 as Galveston Texas faces the worst natural disaster on U.S. Soil: the Galveston hurricane of 1900. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spoti...
Sep 08, 2021•7 min•Ep. 135
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 132. This time we examine the year 1902 as Georges Melies creates and releases one of the first science fiction Films Le Voyage Dans la Lune (the Voyage to the Moon) in France. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.po...
Sep 01, 2021•9 min•Ep. 134
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 131. This time we examine the year 1835 as Richard Adams Locke begins publishing a satire article in 6 parts about finding inhabitants on the moon in what has become known as The Great Moon Hoax. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https:...
Aug 25, 2021•8 min•Ep. 133
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 130. This time we examine the year 1590 as John White returns to Roanoke Island only to find it empty, with only clue being the word “Croatoan” carved into a tree. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotif...
Aug 18, 2021•8 min•Ep. 132
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 129. This time we examine the year 1950 as Ethel Rosenberg testifies in front of a grand jury against allegations for the conspiracy to commit espionage. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https:/...
Aug 11, 2021•8 min•Ep. 131
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 128. This time we examine the year 1944 as Anne Frank, her family, the Van Pels family, and Fritz Pfeffer are captured after more than 2 years in hiding from Nazi forces. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/...
Aug 04, 2021•9 min•Ep. 130
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 127. This time we examine the year 1945 as an B-25 Mitchell Bomber crashes into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00...
Jul 28, 2021•8 min•Ep. 129
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 126. This time we examine the year 1983 as the Vostok Research Station records the coldest temperature on Earth. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfA...
Jul 21, 2021•7 min•Ep. 128
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 125. This time we examine the year 1789 as the storming of Bastille takes place. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA YouTube: https://www.youtub...
Jul 14, 2021•8 min•Ep. 127
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 124. This time we examine the year 2007 as the New Seven Wonders of the World are announced. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA YouTube: https:...
Jul 07, 2021•12 min•Ep. 126
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 123. This time we examine the year 1908 as the Tunguska Event takes place, and the world celebrates Asteroid Day. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: ...
Jun 30, 2021•8 min•Ep. 125
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 122. This time we examine the year 1989 as Tim Burton’s Batman is released in theaters. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean...
Jun 23, 2021•13 min•Ep. 124
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 121. This time we examine the year 1963 as Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearw...
Jun 16, 2021•8 min•Ep. 123
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 120. This time we examine the year 1934 as “The Wise Little Hen” was released, notable for being the first appearance of Donald Duck. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=Th...
Jun 09, 2021•8 min•Ep. 122
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 119. This time we examine the year 1763 and the Fort Michilimackinac Massacre. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spo...
Jun 02, 2021•8 min•Ep. 121
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 118. This time we examine the year 1923 as the first 24 hours of le mans is held. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ ...
May 26, 2021•8 min•Ep. 120
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 117. This time we examine the year 1962 as Marilyn Monroe sings “Happy Birthday Mr. President” at a fundraiser for John F. Kennedy Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Y...
May 19, 2021•8 min•Ep. 119
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 116. This time we examine the year 1932 as the body of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jris found. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.p...
May 12, 2021•11 min•Ep. 118
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 115. This time we examine the year 1934 as the Three Stooges are introduced to the world in their first short “Woman Haters”. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_W...
May 05, 2021•8 min•Ep. 117
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 114. This time we examine the year 1967 as Muhammad Ali refuses to be inducted into the United States Army. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https:...
Apr 28, 2021•9 min•Ep. 116
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 113. This time we examine the year 1918 as the Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen, is shot down and killed...and pizza. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podb...
Apr 21, 2021•10 min•Ep. 115
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 112. This time we examine the year 1865 as John Wilkes Booth assassinates United States President Abraham Lincoln. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean:...
Apr 14, 2021•8 min•Ep. 114
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 111. This time we examine the year 1933 as King Kong wows audiences on screen for the first time. The episode was delayed due to illness. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify....
Apr 08, 2021•9 min•Ep. 113
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 110. This time we examine the year 1995 as Selena Quintanilla is Murdered by Yolanda Saldívar. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA YouTube: ht...
Mar 31, 2021•10 min•Ep. 112