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The Baby Boomer Radio, TV, Movies, Magazines, Music, Comics, Fads, Toys, Fun, and More Show!
by Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang
Since its inception in 2009, Galaxy Nostalgia Network has posted nearly 300 podcast episodes that feature the nostalgia and memories of growing up as a Baby Boomer. Shows are typically not timely to the dates they were posted...each episode spotlights past memories of music, radio, TV, books, hobbies, pastimes of an era of long ago. Listen to any or all of the shows, as two Baby Boomers and featured guests take a digital time machine back to the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and other times and years that will have listeners reminising happy, sad, and day-to-day life as a Baby Boomer.
Episodes
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"All I Want To Do Is Play The Hits!"
"Shotgun Tom" Kelly, legendary on-air personality returns to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! Shotgun visits Smitty to share news about his new book, "All I Wanna Do is Play the Hits!" In his new book, which is all about his life and career, Shotgun tells us how the book came into being, talks about…
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TV Network Anniversary Specials of the Late 1970s
On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty welcomes back pioneering Videophile Ray Glasser to the Show. Ray was on the program a few years ago, and on this return visit, Smitty and Ray recall the anniversary specials of the TV Networks which aired in the mid to late 1970s. In those...
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Car Memories!
It's all about car memories! Galaxy Good Guy Tom Dulaney joins us as we remember fad, fun, and muscle cars of the 1960's and 1970s. Tom's expertise sizes up many of that time period's fad cars, like the Chevrolet Vega, AMC Pacer, Volkswagen Beetle, and other memorable compact and economy cars.…
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Where Will it All Go, When We Go?
Where will our stuff go when we go? That's a question many of us who have collections or items we care about have asked ourselves at one time or another. What will happen to our items once we pass away? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look to Galaxy Good Guy, Mike Bryant . As a...
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"A Little Dab'll Do Ya", and Christmastime with Ian Rose
It's Christmastime here at Galaxy Nostalgia Network! On this program, we remember our friend Ian Rose (pictured), who passed away in 2014. As one of the original Galaxy Guys, Ian joined us at the start of our radio shows and podcasts almost 14 years ago. Today's show is an encore presentation of...
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Baby Boomer Retirement, As Seen From Author Laura Black: "Climbing Down the Ladder"
Retirement...It's a topic we have all thought of at one time or another. Whether you are retired or are getting close to retirement, or even if retirement is far off, have you thought about what you will do once your obligation to go to work each day has ended? That's a question we examine on…
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BREAKFAST IS READY!
We recall breakfasts of the past on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Breakfast time when we were kids ranged from simple cold cereal with milk we had while getting ready for school, to waffles, pancakes, bacon, and maybe an egg or two on the weekends. Not like today where the morning...
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Earning Money During Summer Vacation
On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back to the days of working during summer vacation. We revisit those days when kids worked during summer months to earn extra money, and recall a variety of jobs such as yard work, food service, helping out in local stores and shops, or just...
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"Life" is a "Risk" That Requires "Concentration" (Board Games of the Past)
Remembering board games on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site: Mike and Smitty are joined by Galaxy Good Gal Margaret Sizemore Clark. Together we recall those days when we played various board games of the mid 20th century. Games such as Life, Concentration, Clue, Monopoly, and many…
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We Welcome a New Co-Host / Blog Contributor
Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is pleased to introduce Margaret Sizemore Clark, the newest member of the Galaxy family! Margaret joins us on this show to share details of her life growing up on a military base in the 1950s and 60s. Her recollections of that life, the fun activities of that era…
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All Aboard! Two Railroad Buffs Share Childhood Memories
It's all about railroading on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network! We are joined by two very good friends who have been on our program before: "Shotgun Tom" Kelly and Mike Curran. Both of their dads worked on the railroads many years ago and on our program...
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Dinnertime!
Its dinnertime on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We look back to earlier times when going out to dinner was a rare occurrence. The standard practice for most middle-class American families was to have dinner at home every night during the week. Occasionally on a given weekend, the...
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Understanding Death as Children
"Who died?" is the title of this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network. Mike and Smitty look back to their early days and talk about death; what it meant through a child's perspective, and how children have coped with the question "where did they go?" and "why…
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Vinyl Records, Audio Cassettes, and Portable Players
Listening to record albums or cassette tapes was how we enjoyed music back in the day. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network, we look back to the excitement of bringing home a new record album, opening it up while taking in the smell of fresh vinyl, then...
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The Money Show: Saving Up for Things We Just Couldn't Live Without
Saving money when you were a kid to buy something you wanted; the effort, getting ideas for earning money, the joy of finally having enough money saved, and the elation of buying something you really "needed" so that your young life could move forward...these are the memories we talk about on…
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Childhood Thrills, Chills, and Spills...and An Occasional Trip to the Emergency Room
On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back at childhood experiences of creating our own thrills, chills, spills, experiments, adventures, and sometimes death-defying experiences involving bicycles, toys, playgrounds, electricity, household tools and the related unsafe or unsound...
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Say Cheese! Remembering the Days of Film Cameras and Home Movies
Remember taking snapshots with a film camera, while being careful to take each shot so as not to waste film? Remember taking the film to be developed, and waiting a few days to get 12, 24, or 36 prints or slides back? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember those times, along...
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Push Mowers, Ice Trays, Pencil Sharpeners and Other Manual Devices of the Past
Remember a time before automation, when most things we did were muscle powered? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back to a time when most of the laborious things we did, whether in the yard, the kitchen, or the workshop, were done manually, without the aid of machines. From...
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Things We Did Before Internet, Smart Phones, and Video Games
Remember a time before technology muscled its way into our lives? We sure do! In this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty and Mike recall when they were kids and what they did before there was Internet, smart phones, video games and computers. Much of the fun revolved around reading,...
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School Cafeteria Food, Recess, and More School Days Memories
On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike and Smitty remember their elementary school days and some of the sensations and smells of the time. In particular, we recall lunch time, and the aroma of cafeteria food as well as what was in our lunch boxes or bags. We remember the smell of...
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A Visit Back to Radio Shack
On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember Radio Shack, the friendly neighborhood electronics store. From the 1960s up through the 90s, Radio Shack was the place where you would go if you had any kind of an interest or need for any kind of electronic equipment or component. You...
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Medicine Cabinets and Junk Drawers
Do you remember looking into the bathroom medicine cabinet and the kitchen junk drawer when you were a kid and wondering what all that stuff in there was? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike and Smitty remember their days as kids and wondering what all that stuff was in the…
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Trick or Treat! Remembering Nights of Fun and Sweets
It's clear, cool, crisp weather as we present this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We remember the fall and Halloween seasons of years past. The anticipation of Halloween Night, and the preparation in the weeks prior; stores would feature candies that were not normally seen throughout the...
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Remembering Tony Dow
Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is back! After a long hiatus, the Galaxy Gang is back with more shows as we begin the 2022-23 season. On this episode, we chat a bit about our return to the air and we thank all of our listeners for their messages and concerns while we were gone. Next we remember the…
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KFRO - The Radio Voice for East Texas
On February 6, 2022, radio station KFRO in Longview, Texas celebrated its 87th anniversary. On this occasion, KFRO began a new format for its listeners. Just before this new change going forward, Galaxy Nostalgia Network, and KFRO looked back to its past and its history as a voice for the people…
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Toys, Candy, and Fun Things of The Past
Remember such things as Slip and Slides, Label Makers, Sno Cone Machines, Paper Kites, and Cap Guns? On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we talk about these Gizmos, Gadgets, and Fun Toys from the past. When we were kids we would have fun with some of these things that weren't…
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"We Interrupt This Program..." Breaking News and Special Bulletins of The Past
The term "Breaking News" is overused today. If you look at any of the cable news outlets, or even sometimes on local channels, it seems everything today qualifies as breaking news. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back to the days before breaking news, when a graphic on your...
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Early Days of Home Video
Today we look back to the early days of home video recording. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Smitty is joined by videophile Ray Glasser, who was an early adopter of home video technology back in the 1976 when he purchased his first Sony Betamax VCR. Ray shares how he acquired his...
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Kiddie Rides Outside the Grocery Store
Remember those fun kiddie rides outside the grocery stores back in the day? Recall the candies and fun foods we ate as kids? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we hearken back to those days when we were dropped off by mom and dad in front of the store with a few coins in our hands and...
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We Remember High School Graduation
It's graduation time on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! We look back 50 years and 40 years ago to the time when Mike and Smitty graduated from their high schools. We recall the feelings, the emotions of graduation. What a relief it was to not be in school any more, but also looking...
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It's Summertime!
Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site returns! On this episode we look back to the Fourth of July celebrations of the past. How we celebrated them back in the day and the memories of those Independence Days of long ago. Memories of food and fun come to mind as well as hot weather, sun, and leisure. But…
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Kid's Show Musical Themes
We remember the cartoons and children's programming from our earlier days on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. The Galaxy Good Guys, joined by fellow Good Guy Jon Gothold, remember the cartoons and live action series from their childhoods which were shown on TV. As kids, we all enjoyed...
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"HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAY!" Mighty Mouse, and Saturday Cartoon Friends
Remember Saturday Morning TV? All the fun cartoons and personalities we watched each week? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember those Saturdays from our earlier years back in the 50s, 60s, and 70s when we would wake up early on Saturday mornings, grab a bowl of cereal or…
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Looking Back to the Places We Loved So Long Ago
Today we talk about going back to places that were familiar to us when we were young, and how some of these places are still the same, but also how they have changed. Our childhood schools, a house we lived in, a favorite relatives' house, or maybe a store or neighborhood from our past. The...
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We Look Back at The Golden Age of Radio/TV Premiums
On today's show we welcome radio/TV kid's show historian and toy and comic book premium collector, Jon Gothold. As a child, Jon learned about kid's radio show heroes and mail-order premiums from his father, Dr. Stuart Gothold. Over five decades later, Jon has amassed a collection of kid's radio…
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Kicking Back as Kids, at Little (or no) Cost
Remember the simple and cheap thrills we used to enjoy as kids? Whether it was going to the drug store to buy a nickel ice cream, playing a brand-new 45 LP record, or even sending notes to our fellow students during class, these were things that we got a kick out of in earlier times. Today we…
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Let's Have a Record Hop, (or an 8 Track Music Fest)
As we continue with shelter in place here at Galaxy Nostalgia Network, we present a program on a topic that generates a tremendous amount of e-mails and inquiries from listeners, and that is the world of analog audio. There has been a great resurgence in analog records, tapes, and the collection...
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Shortwave Radio, Civil Defense, Bomb Shelters, and of Course: COVID-19
An unusual show for an unusual time...As America deals with the effects of the Coronavirus, we look back onto past crises and unprecedented events that we as a nation have gone through. From the Spanish Flu of 1918, to how people were affected during World War II, to the effects of the Cuban...
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The Return of Vinyl Records and Cassette Tapes
The Galaxy Guys look back on 2019, and on holidays of the past. Also we look forward to the coming better days of 2020, the tenth anniversary of Galaxy Nostalgia Network, and upcoming programs. We recall how technology has changed our everyday world, also how shopping has changed with advances of...
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"Dad Can Fix It"
On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember the days of being with dad when he went to the local neighborhood hardware store. Long before today's "Big Box" stores, there were small hardware and specialty stores to help handymen accomplish those weekend projects. Be it a carpentry,...
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We Remember Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethons
From Labor Day 2019, the Galaxy Guys look back to the end of Summer, and how Labor Day signaled the upcoming end of vacation and return to school. We also look back on another tradition from those Labor Day weekends of the past, the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethons. Every year at that…
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Today Marks 30th Anniversary of the Last Issue of The Los Angeles Herald Examiner
On November 2, 1989, the world-renowned Los Angeles Herald Examiner newspaper published its last edition. Known throughout Southern California (and beyond), The Herald was known for award-winning editing, stories, and photos, along with a stable of world-class reporters and photographers. Many...
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Creepy Things and Scary Monsters (From 2016)
What would Halloween be without a ghost story, and a tale or two of the macabre? Just for the occasion, we've swept off the spider webs and crawly things from our 2016 award-winning "Creepy Things and Scary Monsters" show. Tune in as author/historian, and Galaxy Good GuyMike Bryant shares some...
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All Aboard the Galaxy Moonbeam Express!
All Aboard! It's train time on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! We are joined by train aficionado Mike Curran, who shares his extensive knowledge of both real and model trains. Mike recalls his days growing up when his dad worked on the Santa Fe Railroad, sharing details of earlier...
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Collecting Historical Military Items
The Galaxy Guys are joined today by author/historian Larry Stone. With years of expertise in the field of military collectibles, Larry shares his knowledge of various wars and conflicts in American and world history that have produced collectible items over the centuries. He talks about how he...
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Sears and Roebuck Memories
It's back to school time, as we look back on Sears and Roebuck on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We are joined once again by Galaxy Good Guy, Tom Dulaney. Sears is a part of Americana; it was the Amazon of its day. It supplied everything a family could need. Whether you lived on a...
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American International Pictures - Baby Boomer Low-Budget Cult Classic Movies
On this week's show we look back at American International Pictures, an innovative motion picture studio established in 1954. Although the name may not be familiar, many of AIP films are still watched and enjoyed by Baby Boomers. Such films as "Panic in the Year Zero", "Hot Rod Girl", "I was a...
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The AMC/Nash Rambler Story
It's almost summertime, and hot rod shows and vintage car cruise nights are again popping up all over the country. This week we talk about the history of AMC automobiles, and are joined by Galaxy Good Guy Tom Dulaney, an AMC historian and collector. American Motors formed in 1954 with the merger…
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"Hey Kid, Where's Your Bus Pass?"
Lets go for a bus ride! On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we recall our very first bus rides when we were little kids. Going with our dad or mom or perhaps a grandparent was a fun event that provided new sights and sounds as we traveled to our wherever it might be we were headed....
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Valentines Day at School in the Mid 20th Century
Will you be our Valentine? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back to those Valentine's Days of our childhood. In particular we recall the activities in school, where the afternoon of Valentine's Day was a festive occasion in class. All the students would exchange cards and...
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Since its inception in 2009, Galaxy Nostalgia Network has posted nearly 300 podcast episodes that feature the nostalgia and memories of growing up as a Baby Boomer. Shows are typically not timely to the dates they were posted...each episode spotlights past memories of music, radio, TV, books, hobbies, pastimes of an era of long ago. Listen to any or all of the shows, as two Baby Boomers and featured guests take a digital time machine back to the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and other times and years that will have listeners reminising happy, sad, and day-to-day life as a Baby Boomer.
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Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang
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