Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 169. This time we examine the year 1980 as Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington state. - 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:/...
May 19, 2022•7 min•Ep. 171
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 168. This time we examine the year 1931 as Fritz Lang’s film thriller “M” is first released in Berlin, Germany. - 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/0Qdd00m2NWvrViV...
May 11, 2022•10 min•Ep. 170
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 167. This time we examine the years 1982 as the Bluth family creates the celebration of Cinco de Cuatro, and 2013 and 2020 as Disney holds its first Star Wars Day and the state of California formally declares May 4th as Star Wars 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/podcas...
May 04, 2022•7 min•Ep. 169
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 166. This time we examine the years 1947 as the New York Yankees hold the first national Babe Ruth Day in honor of the baseball player. - 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....
Apr 27, 2022•7 min•Ep. 168
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 165. This time we examine the years 1973 as serial killer Ed Kemper kills his mother then turns himself in, 1999 as the Columbine Massacre occurs, 2010 as the Deepwater Horizon disaster occurs and 1993 as Uranus passes Neptune . Suicide Hotlines in The United States Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 (for the transgend...
Apr 20, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 167
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 164. This time we examine the years 1570 as Guy Fawkes is thought to have been born. - 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://ww...
Apr 13, 2022•9 min•Ep. 166
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 163. This time we examine the years 1772 as Catherine the Great repels the beard tax, and 2021 as the first International Asexuality Day 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 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://ope...
Apr 06, 2022•7 min•Ep. 165
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 162. This time we examine the year 1992 as The Silence of the Lambs wins all 5 top Academy Award…awards and 1942 as the SS murder 200 inmates at Traniki labour camp. - 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/ ...
Mar 30, 2022•6 min•Ep. 164
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 161. This time we examine the year 1982 as Dr. Barney Clark the first recipient of a permanent replacement heart dies after 112 days. - 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.co...
Mar 23, 2022•6 min•Ep. 163
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 160. This time we examine the year 1966 as Neil Armstrong and David Scott are launched into orbit for the first time aboard Gemini 8. - 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.co...
Mar 16, 2022•8 min•Ep. 162
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 159. This time we examine the year 1841 as the African men aboard the Amistad are set free after a 2 year trial. - 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/0Qdd00m2NWvrVi...
Mar 10, 2022•8 min•Ep. 161
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 158. This time we examine the year 1876 as Rutherford B. Hayes is elected president. - 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://ww...
Mar 03, 2022•7 min•Ep. 160
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 157. This time we examine the year 1957 as the body of a dead 4 year old boy, wrapped in a blanket and stuffed into a box, was first found. This one deals with a boy who was murdered and may have been sold into sex trafficking so feel free to skip this episode if you are so inclined. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkre...
Feb 23, 2022•8 min•Ep. 159
This episode talks about a murder suicide, so feel free to skip it if it you are so inclined or are triggered by hearing about such things, as always if you or anyone you know is in crisis please reach out for someone to talk to. Suicide Hotlines in The United States Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 (for the transgender community) TrevorLifeline 1-866-488-7386 (for LGBTQ youth) Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-82...
Feb 16, 2022•10 min•Ep. 158
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 155. This time we examine the year 2014 as astronomers at the Australian NAtional University discover what is believed to be the oldest star. - 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.sp...
Feb 09, 2022•6 min•Ep. 157
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 154. This time we examine the year 1887 as the first Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. - 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...
Feb 02, 2022•6 min•Ep. 156
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 153. This time we examine the year 1905 as the Cullinan Diamond is discovered. Because diamonds are ice! - 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...
Jan 27, 2022•7 min•Ep. 155
Thats all there is there aint SNOW more Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 152. This time we examine the year 1977 as Miami, Florida sees its first and last recorded snowfall to date. Update schedule will be temporarily sporadic. - 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: htt...
Jan 19, 2022•6 min•Ep. 154
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 151. This time we examine the year 1967 as Dr James Hiram Bedford becomes the first man to be cryogenically frozen. Update schedule will be temporarily sporadic. - 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/ Spot...
Jan 13, 2022•7 min•Ep. 153
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 150. This time we examine the year 1709 as The Great Frost arrives in Europe. Update schedule will be temporarily sporadic. - 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/0Qd...
Jan 05, 2022•9 min•Ep. 152
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 149. This time we examine the year 1845 as the Republic of Texas is annexed by the United States and becomes the 28th state. Also new Microphone new problems. Update schedule will be temporarily sporadic. - 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 Po...
Dec 30, 2021•8 min•Ep. 151
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 148. This time we examine the year 2018 as the island of Anak Krakatau erupts and causes a landslide that leads to the Sundra Strait Tsunami. Also new Microphone new problems. There have been some issues with the upload schedule due to work, but with the holidays nearing an end it should be back to normal soon. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https:/...
Dec 22, 2021•7 min•Ep. 150
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 147. This time we examine the year 1836 as The U.S. Patent Office burns down. - 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...
Dec 15, 2021•7 min•Ep. 149
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 146. This time we examine the year 1980 as John Lennon is murdered outside his home in New York. - If you’re having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, you can access free support right away with these resources: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call the Lifeline at 800-273-8255, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Crisis Text Line. Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. The Trevor Project...
Dec 08, 2021•10 min•Ep. 148
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 145. This time we examine the year 1887 as A Study in Scarlet is believed to be published, and 1955 as Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat. - 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://op...
Dec 01, 2021•7 min•Ep. 147
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 144. This time we examine the year 1963 as Jack Ruby shoots and kills presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. - 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/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVI...
Nov 24, 2021•8 min•Ep. 146
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 143. This time we examine the year 1894 as one of America's first serial killers, H.H. Holmes is caught. - 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...
Nov 18, 2021•8 min•Ep. 145
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 142. This time we examine the year 1975 as the Edmund Fitzgerald sinks during a storm in Lake Superior. - 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 ...
Nov 10, 2021•10 min•Ep. 144
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 141. This time we examine the year 1957 as the Soviet Union launches Laika the Dog into orbit, making her the first animal to orbit the 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.s...
Nov 03, 2021•8 min•Ep. 143
Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 140. This time we examine the year 1787 as Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, begin publishing the federalist papers under the name "Publius". - 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: h...
Oct 27, 2021•9 min•Ep. 142
