CFX Special Episode: In Memoriam-A Tribute to Don (Slip’s Dad)

He is known by many names: Don, Slip’s dad, Uncle Donnie, Brother, Papa Don, HB Ol’ Dude and Mr. Bitchin’ to name a few, but to all who knew him he was known as one of the smartest, funniest and friendliest guys ever. He passed away this year and instantly the world became a less awesome place. We couldn’t NOT do a show on Don, so this week CFX pays tribute to this great man by going over his life, specifically highlighting the pop cultural artifacts that meant a lot to him but also his son, who wouldn’t be co-hosting this show if not for his father’s influence and guidance. If you want to skip this one, that’s up to you. If you knew him, then you should know this isn’t some stolid, reverent kind of obituary, but we get lewd and as “not safe for work” as Don’s legacy merits. I think you’ll agree, he stands the test of time and is the best dad a kid could ever hope to have… but you’ll also learn… Who was Don’s childhood idol  How Don, the ‘70s wild man, celebrated his 30th birthday by engaging in a popular fad What Saturday Night Live character Don impersonated at parties How little Slip knows about sports (oh it’s sad…) Why this episode was almost called “Fart Side of the Moon” How when the family played a popular board game and Don was so good, no one else even got a turn Which OC punk rock icon was Don’s neighbor and friend Why Don was the best dad ever… Check us out on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/culturalfutures/) for links and additional content related to this and other episodes as well as clues to upcoming shows or write to us at [email protected] All audio clips are used under the "Fair Use" Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.