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Back In Our Day

by Back In Our Day Team

Take a trip with us down memory lane, as three Millennials and one Gen-X'er reminisce about what it was like growing up (in Texas) back in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Remember Surge soda or the Snapple Element drinks?! How about those old stores in the mall like Sam Goody and Image Shots? Does the name Shoneys or Builder's Square ring a bell? If these brought a smile to your face and dusted off some old school memories, come join us as we continue to unwrap these never ending gifts of nostalgia from Back In Our Day!Intro Music Credit:Music by Filo StarquezTrack - Park Coffee

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Episodes

  1. Episode 35: Back to School...Back to Cool!

    Welp, as we return from our Hiatus, what better way to kick off the school year than with a new episode from yours truly! Give a listen as we get the group together to talk about our recent family vacation trip to Port Aransas, and reminisce on things like the worst foods we ate as kids that we...

  2. Episode 34: Looking Back at Vegas While Looking Ahead to the New Year

    We sit down and unpack our Vegas trip from last August — the memories, the laughs, and the moments that made us realize how much things have changed since back in our day. We also catch up on recent holiday events and talk about New Year’s resolutions, expectations, and whether we actually stick…

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  3. Episode 33: Remember When Flying Didn’t Suck?

    In this episode of Back In Our Day, we hit the road (and the skies) for an adventure that takes us from the lush green of Oregon State to the bright lights of Las Vegas. We’ll share stories from our recent trip—family visits, unexpected moments, and everything in between—then take a nostalgic…

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  4. Episode 32: Back When Texas Theme Parks Were ACTUALLY Fun

    In this episode of Back In Our Day, we buckle up and take a ride through the wild world of Texas theme parks and entertainment from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. From the magic of Seaworld to the early days of Fiesta Texas and Six Flags, we reminisce about ticket books, giant turkey legs, and the…

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  5. Episode 31: We Moved Out, But the Memories Stayed!

    In this episode of Back In Our Day, we reminisce about the unforgettable (and sometimes chaotic) experience of moving—whether it was leaving home for the first time, settling into that first apartment, or hopping from one place to another across Texas. We also take a detour into jury duty…

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  6. Episode 30: Dirty South Quinceaneras are like Mini-Weddings! Some Lessons Learned and Shared in this episode!

    In today's episode, we're chatting about a recent San Antonio quinceanera that was thrown for Ling-Ling (a previous guest on our podcast episodes!). Turning 15 is a special milestone and when you throw a party like these...it rivals the costs of some weddings that we've been to. But there were…

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  7. Episode 29: Our Return from a Hiatus - Vintage Toy Find from Estate Sale, Measles are Back, School Fights, and Selling Guns, Let's goooo!

    Its been a while since our last episode, so this time we're talking about all sorts of topics as we catch up on current events and compare those with how things used to be, back in our day! Bubbles finds a rare vintage toy at an estate sale, PT turned the big 5-0, Measles are back apparently…

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  8. Episode 28: Election Results of a Lifetime! Voting Now versus 20+ years Ago

    In this episode, we talk about the recent election results, what it is like compared to voting during the 90s and 2000s, as well as how political views have changed as we have aged! Remember what it was like turning 18 and getting to finally vote? Join us as we tie in current events with those…

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  9. Episode 27: Reunions, Reconnections, and the 'Shit List' Showdown!

    In this episode, we dive into the nostalgia of high school reunions and the surprising connections that surface when old friends come back into our lives. Join us as we share stories of reconnections, reflect on how time changes everything, and vent a little about the companies that have earned...

  10. Episode 26: The Puff Daddy of 2024 is WAAAAY Different from the one in the 90s & 2000s! Nice Try Super Diddy 😅

    In this episode, we shout out the recent birthdays of podcast co-hosts "Dr. Smokey" and "Old Man"! Remember what it was like turning 17? Talk about those being the days! Also, we touch on recent events with the whole super Diddy drama going on. Join us as we tie in current events with those from...

  11. Episode 25: The Brain Rot Lingo of today is WAY different from Back In Our Day!

    If you can't understand what gen Alpha is saying half the time these days, you're not alone, and the way we used to talk back in our day was night and day to what it's become, listen in while as we dig into this topic during our 25th episode of the #backinourday Podcast! P.S.: If you can relate…

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  12. Episode 24: He Who Smelt It, Dealt It! Talking famous scents and fragrances of the 80s, 90s, & 2000s

    Do you remember any of the iconic fragrances and smells of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials, 1 Gen X'er, and 1 Boomer, as we recall those who smelt it, and dealt it, in this 24th episode of the #backinourday Podcast! P.S.: If you can relate to a lot of these moments, this is...

  13. Episode 22: FIESTA, NIOSA, & Other San Antonio Mezcan Things From Back in the Day!

    Battle of the Flowers Parade, NIOSA, OysterBake and more...we kick off our 22nd episode with FIESTA storytelling from each of the members of this podcast: one Gen X'er and three Millennials, (with special guests Boomer & Zoomer) as we recall all the worst of the worst while working in the 80s…

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  14. Episode 21: Sh**y CO-WORKERS & #HorribleBosses of the 80s, 90s, & 2000s!

    Work Life Balance Wasn't a thing back in our day, but crappy co-workers and managers sure as hell were! We kick off our 21st episode with intense storytelling from each of the members of this podcast: one Gen X'er and three Millennials, (with special guest Boomer) as we recall all the worst of…

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  15. Episode 20: Driver's Ed Is Complete B.S. Compared to When We Were Teens!

    What is up with the insane requirements to get a Drivers License in 2024? Remember when we took our driver classes in high school or at a driving school in a matter of a few weeks? Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, along with special guests "Old Man" and "O", as we get into the nitty gritty…

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  16. Episode 19: P.T. Tries To Get To Heaven, Starbucks...more like StarSUCKS, Vacation Highlights, & 2023 Wrap-Up

    This upload is from Jan. 2nd, sorry for the delay in our frequency of uploads. D has been busy with work and while we've been meeting weekly, the uploading has had to take a slow down for just a bit. But things are back up and running soon so enjoy this delayed episode as we wrap up a few...

  17. Episode 18: Childhood Pet Cemetery, Buying Dogs At The Mall, Fish From Walmart, & More Crazy Stories!

    Do you remember your first pet? Remember how you could actually buy cats and dogs at the malls? Or when Walmart and Target used to sell Fish and other animals! Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, along with special Boomer guest (Old Man) as we chat about some exotic pets along with our first…

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  18. Episode 17: The WORST & BEST Christmas Gifts We've Ever Received in the 80s, 90s, & 2000s!

    Can you recall the best and worst gifts you ever received growing up in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, as we expose our family members and friends for the crappiest of gifts possible in this 17th episode of the #backinourday Podcast! P.S.: If you can relate to a…

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  19. Losing A Loved One - A Tribute Episode

    In this very special and emotional episode, we take time to remember and pay tribute to our Mother (beloved wife of 46 years to 'Old Man') as we recently reached the two year anniversary of her passing. Our mother was an incredible woman and as you'll see from the stories we share, she had an...

  20. Episode 16: Thanks Blockbuster Video For Giving Us Access To AMAZING Films of the 80s, 90s, & 2000s! Iconic Movies Are a Thing of The Past It Seems...

    So many iconic films came out during our generation growing up and it seems like nowadays we just get constant remakes and recycling of the old stuff. We didn't realize how good we have it, as we recall some of the greatest movies that we got to see back in our day! Join us, 3 Millennials and 1…

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  21. Episode 15: Kicked In The Head At Concerts, Best & Worst Live Bands of the 90s & 2000s, & Our First Live Show Stories

    Before the days of mumble-rap and auto-tune galore, there was just straight good music from the 80s and 90s (and part of the 2000s). We will talk about our first live shows, best and worst live bands, and all the typical shenanigans you expect in this fifteenth episode of the #backinourday…

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  22. Episode 14: Almost Time for HALLOWEEN! BOO to Nasty Candies and Popcorn Balls! Also, the Zoomers Share Their Paranormal Experiences and Talk Halloween Favorites!

    The time for Halloween has arrived! The Back In Our Day cast would like to wish you a happy halloween! Join us as we bring on 4 of the zoomers to join us on this special episode as we debate the best vs worst candies, trick or treating mishaps, memorable costumes, as well as the paranormal...

  23. Episode 13: Are You Afraid Of The Dark? P.T. & Bubbles Like to Hang Out In Cemeteries...wtf!

    Are You Afraid of the Dark? Remember that show that would come on at night on the Nickelodeon channel back in our day? What about other scary movies and shows of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, as we talk about all the scary and spoooooky stories we have to share…

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  24. Episode 12: Sharing REAL Scary Stories We Experienced Growing Up. Ghosts, Hauntings, Demons, & MORE!

    It's about that time of year when all the creepy decorations come out and the trick or treaters get dressed up to go door to door just like we did during the 80s, 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, as we talk about all the scary and spoooooky stories we have to share in this...

  25. Episode 11: Remember When Everything Wasn't So P.C. In Schools and At Work?

    I remember when Columbus Day wasn't Indigenous Peoples Day...and what about the old Fall Festivals and Christmas Pageants in schools when we were growing up during the 80s, 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, along with special Boomer guest "Old Man" as we get into this…

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  26. Episode 10: Birthday Parties Were WILD Back In Our Day #BackInOurDay

    Remember birthday parties during the 90s, and 2000s? Pinatas, homemade meals/cakes, and those dads and uncles using the kid's party as an excuse to get together and drink some beers, haha! Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, as we recall some of those fun and crazy times in this tenth episode…

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  27. Episode 9: Hardest Lessons Learned from the 80s, 90s, & 2000s

    There's a level of wisdom that occurs from growing older, and in our case, growing during the 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, along with special Boomer guest "Old Man" as we get into the some lessons learned in this ninth episode of the #backinourday Podcast! P.S.: If you…

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  28. Episode 8: Hands Up If You've Sharted Your Pants & High School Was a MFer Back in the 90s & 2000s, Right?

    So much has changed compared to going to high school during the 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, as we get into the low down and dirty stories from pooing your pants by accident, to food fights, bad grades, sports and band camp (and so much more) in this eighth episode of…

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  29. Episode 7: Mmm...Those Classic Smells and Tastes of Autumn/Fall from the 80s, 90s, & 2000s Are BACK! Get Your Boots & Pants Ready For This One!

    What food(s) instantly take your mind back to the transitional point between Summer to Fall in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, as well as out Special Guests (a Zoomer and a Boomer!) as we get into the nitty gritty of iconic Fall Texas Traditions in this seventh...

  30. Episode 6: Inflation, Shrinklation, and We NEED to Bring Back Generic Foods! WTF Is Up With The Cost of Living These Days?? Featuring a Special Guest from the Zoomer Generation, Let's GOOO!!

    Hey! Remember when a candy bar was $0.50, not $2.99 like they are currently charging us for in these gas stations? Food is crazy, rent is crazy, the whole world right now is like being in bizarro-world. We talk about those major differences growing up in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s compared to how...

  31. Episode 5: The Summer Just Ain't What It Used To Be!

    Ahh, step out from the Texas oven that is our lovely August weather, and into the coolest memories as we share in this fifth episode with hilarious storytelling from each of the members of this podcast: one Gen X'er and three Millennials. Today we recall all the good, bad, and ugly from our…

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  32. Episode 4: The Toys of the 80s and 90s Were AWESOME, and Dangerous as Hell!

    Ahh, cheap Chinese made junk OR the greatest toys ever made?! Probably both if we're honest. Let's cannonball into the deep end of our memories in this fourth episode with intense storytelling from each of the members of this podcast: one Gen X'er, three Millennials, and a special guest Boomer as...

  33. Episode 3: Spillin' The Beans About Our First Car Shenanigans back in the late 90s and early 2000s. Running from Cops, Blowing Out Engines, & More!

    What was the craziest thing you remember doing in your first car as a teenager back in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, as we spill the beans about our fun and scary times driving in this third episode of the #backinourday Podcast! 1989 Ford Bronco II @ 1:46 2007…

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  34. Episode 2: Crazy Stories About Our First Jobs as Teens in the 90s...Make Out Rooms, Entrapment, & More

    Dream Jobs or Nightmare Fuel?? We kick off our second episode with intense storytelling from each of the members of this podcast: one Gen X'er and three Millennials, as we recall all the good, bad, and ugly from our very first jobs back in the 90s. Blockbuster, Chuck E Cheese, McDonalds, and a...

  35. Episode 1: Meet & Greet, PLUS I Bet You Don't Remember These 80s & 90s References!

    We MUST start at the start...so with this being our very first episode, you'll get a brief (very brief) introduction to each of the four members of this podcast: one Gen X'er and three Millennials, as we recall one special memory from growing up here in Texas back in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. See...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Take a trip with us down memory lane, as three Millennials and one Gen-X'er reminisce about what it was like growing up (in Texas) back in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Remember Surge soda or the Snapple Element drinks?! How about those old stores in the mall like Sam Goody and Image Shots? Does the name Shoneys or Builder's Square ring a bell? If these brought a smile to your face and dusted off some old school memories, come join us as we continue to unwrap these never ending gifts of nostalgia from Back In Our Day!Intro Music Credit:Music by Filo StarquezTrack - Park Coffee

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Take a trip with us down memory lane, as three Millennials and one Gen-X'er reminisce about what it was like growing up (in Texas) back in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Remember Surge soda or the Snapple Element drinks?! How about those old stores in the mall like Sam Goody and Image Shots? Does the...

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