Episode 209: The Life and Times of Pee-Wee Herman; Popular 1960s Board Games; Short-Lived Video Game Consoles(8-27-2025)

Send us Fan MailRemembering 80s icon Pee-Wee Herman. Reminiscing about popular 1960s board games. Discovering some of the shortest-lived video game consoles.Episode 209 celebrates the unofficial end of summer with a heavy dose of Gen-X nostalgia.It all begins with a children's comedy icon. Gray suit, red bow tie, an affinity for bicycles and talking furniture; it all equals the one and only Pee-Wee Herman. We take a look back at the beginning of the character and its evolution. Plus proof that Pee-Wee's brand of entertainment is timeless.Back in the 1960s, choices for entertainment were far fewer than today. While there was no internet or smartphones, there was no shortage of fun board games to play. There will be a mix of classics and lesser-known games to bring back memories of Family Fun Nights.You won't find the NES, Genesis, or PlayStation on this week's Top 5. We're going to look at some of the shortest-lived video game consoles. Some were ahead of their time while others were plagued with poor development and marketing. Did you own or play any of them?There is, as always, a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking at the strange case of the Great Moon Hoax.You can support my work by becoming a member on Patreon. Or you can Buy Me A Coffee!Helpful Links from this EpisodeSearching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookCape Cod Beyond the Beach Photography BookIn My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide(2nd Edition)Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogWebcam Weekly Wrapup PodcastCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyListen to Episode 208 hereSupport the show