Your Pal Al Ep. 1 - Movie Theaters, Memories, and Mom

Al Knight kicks off his very first episode of Your Pal Al with the kind of rambling, heartfelt honesty that'll make you feel like you've known him for years. A 62-year-old South Florida radio veteran with nearly four decades behind the mic, Al uses this podcast as his therapy — and yours. This week, he takes a trip down memory lane to the golden age of movie theaters: one screen, a thousand seats, sticky floors, and a tub of popcorn gone before the opening credits. He reflects on what we've lost in the age of streaming, cell phones, and 27-screen multiplexes where nothing's worth seeing.Along the way, Al shares the story of his first movie (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, 1971), riffs on stepfather Ivan the Terrible, makes the case for professional jurors, and reminds us why the small moments — like calling your 89-year-old mom while she's brushing her teeth — are the ones worth holding onto.Equal parts nostalgia, comedy, and genuine warmth, Your Pal Al is the podcast for anyone who's ever thought, "at least I'm not him" — and meant it as a compliment.