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A month by month look at all aspects of popular culture in 1994, plus guest comedians discussing their 1994 memories.

John Bilancini


    • Apr 28, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 15m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    1994 Presents Arby’s Isn’t That Bad Episode 5- Leftovers w/ Amy Bilancini

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 40:14


    We did it! Five whole episodes. In the thrilling finale, John and his wife Amy try a bunch of things that weren’t ordered over the course of the series. Thanks for listening, and check out eightiesbaby.net.

    1994 Presents: Arby’s Isn’t That Bad Episode 4: Emily Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 26:16


    The penultimate episode! Today we have the inspiration for this podcast, Emily Winter! And today Arby’s doesn’t have the meats! Emily has written for the New Yorker, New York Times, and is a contributor to NPR’s Ask Me Another. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @emilymcwinter. Also check out 80s Baby! www.eightiesbaby.net.

    1994 Presents: Arby’s Isn’t That Bad Episode 3- Dave Bergmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 38:14


    Brooklyn Comedian Dave Bergmann joins the podcast to try Arby’s for the first time!

    1994 Presents: Arby’s Isn’t That Bad Episode 2: John Rosenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 31:10


    Back and still talking about Arby’s. Episode 2’s guest is John Rosenberger, 1st time Arby’s patron, comedian, and producer of the Significant Others podcast. Find him on Twitter @johnjohnphenom and @johnjohnisaphenomenon on Instagram.

    1994 Presents: Arby's Isn't That Bad! Episode 1- Hattie Hayes and Sarah Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 30:54


    We're back, kinda! Well, John's back with a limited run podcast where he brings friends to Arby's. Debut episode features Sarah Kennedy and Hattie Hayes. Check out their new Taylor Swift podcast, Taydar (@Taydarp), debuting soon.

    Episode 24- Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 69:12


    It's OVER! This is our year in review. Join John, Brandon (Nostalgic Front), and Amy as they talk about their favorite movies, music, and TV from 1994. Keep listening to The Nostalgic Front, and keep an eye peeled for new podcasts from John and Amy, "Arby's Isn't That Bad" and "I Don't Know What I Want." Thanks for listening!

    Episode 23- December 1994 with Emily Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 80:25


    Hoo boy! Today the boys and girl have the amazingly talented Emily Winter (Side Ponytail) in the studio! They're talking softball, from Maine to San Diego to Palos Heights, IL. They're also talking Fritos (no dip), My So Called Life, the fact that Emily has never eaten Arby's, and more! Plus all the hits from December 1994, like Bush "16 Stone" and Dumb and Dumber. Check out Side Ponytail and the Nostalgic Front! One episode left after this one, babies. Savor the flavor.

    Episode 22- Darin Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 75:46


    Darin Patterson (The Virgin Chronicles Podcast) joined Brandon (The Nostalgic Front), John, and Amy and wow was he an amazing guest. They discussed 1994 hip hop (Darin even brought CDs!), fashion, and growing up in Queens. Check out Darin’s podcast as well as his new one SNL Nerds, and follow him at @darincredible. Subscribe!

    Episode 21- November 1994 with Grath Madden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 86:28


    The creator of our theme song appears as a guest! Grath Madden (Top Bunk, House Boat) discussed The Real World, Baltimore, Girls, basketball, and more with Brandon (The Nostalgic Front), John, and Amy. Subscribe, rate, review, and check out Grath on Band Camp,

    Episode 20- Veronica Garza “Ace Ventura/Forrest Gump”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 52:15


    Today John, Brandon (Nostalgic Front) and Amy welcome Veronica Garza! We discussed basketball, Whataburger, Forrest Gump, Beverly Hills 90210, In Living Color, Ace Ventura and more! Subscribe rate and review!

    Episode 19- October 1994 with Kevin O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 109:07


    This was a great episode. Kevin O'Brien is a funny comedian and a fascinating person, and it was a treat to have him in to talk. Brandon (Nostalgic Front), Amy, John, and Kevin talk about him growing up in Nebraska, being a lonely kid, children and screen time, PBS, and eating Little Caesars when you are depressed, and that's not even getting into October. We also covered the Cranberries, Smashing Pumpkins, Pulp Fiction, The Shawshank Redemption, Killer Instinct, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Only five more episodes!

    Episode 18- September Television Premieres with Patrick Hastie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 72:33


    Patrick Hastie (The Nostalgic Front) returns to the podcast to talk September TV! Brandon (Nostalgic Front), John, Patrick, and Amy cover Friends, The Tick, ER, Chicago Hope, Fox NFL Sunday, Party of Five, and more! Download, rate, review, and check out the Nostalgic Front podcast. Also check out Patrick's March episode.

    Episode 17- September 1994 w/ Leif Enoksen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 69:02


    We are back! Brandon (Nostalgic Front), John, and Amy are talking September with Leif Enoksen (Brain Machine podcasting network). Leif talks about growing up in the wilds of New Jersey, World Cup 94, pogs, and more! We also get into September with Blues Traveler, Notorious BIG, IFC, Ed Wood, and MORTAL KOMBATTTTT. Subscribe, rate, review, have a ball.

    Episode 16- Owen Straw "Malls/First Jobs/Punk Rock/PB Max"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 60:15


    Wow wow wow! We've got pride of the PNW Owen Straw today talking all of his favorites growing up! With us as always is Brandon Ream (Nostalgic Front), Amy Bilancini, and John Bilancini. Subscribe, rate, review, and tell your friends!

    Episode 15- August 1994 with Mike Mercadal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 124:49


    For August we've got Mike Mercadal! Member of the MCU and host of Zeroes on Heroes, Mike joins Brandon (Nostalgic Front), John, and Amy to talk all things August 1994! Also featuring a sneak preview of Love + Lost, with Coree Spencer, Alex Fleming, and Maurice Licorish.

    Episode 14- Coree Spencer “Kurt Cobain/Clarissa/George Foreman Grill”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 88:47


    1994 is back with a hot episode! Coree Spencer (Cinder Block Comedy Festival, Love + Lost) joins Brandon (Nostalgic Front), John, and Amy to talk about growing up in Washington, show choir, Disney, Kurt Cobain’s death, Clarissa Exolains it All, the George Foreman Grill, and more! Hit the subscribe button and rate us!

    Episode 13- July 1994 with Mikey Erg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 97:14


    Today on the podcast we have the inimitable Mikey Erg (The Ergs! The Chris Gethard Show). Mikey joins Brandon Ream (Nostalgic Front), John Bilancini, and Amy Bilancini to talk growing up in New Jersey, Triples Cereal, Forrest Gump, DGC Rarities, and all the rest from July 1994. Check out Mikey on tour, and subscribe rate and review the podcast! Also available on Stitcher and Google Play.

    Episode 12- Mara Wiles "My So Called Life/Friends"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 60:19


    Today on the podcast Brandon (Nostalgic Front), John, and Amy are joined by the pride of Denver, Mara Wiles! Mara and the gang discuss growing up in Maryland and moving to Colorado, food, Friends and more! Subscribe, rate, review, all that fun stuff, and check us out on Stitcher!

    Episode 11- June 1994 with John Rosenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 98:40


    We're back folks, with one of the biggest months in 1994! Johnny Rosenberger joins Brandon Ream (Nostalgic Front), John Bilancini, and Amy Bilancini to talk Stanley Cup Finals, the White Bronco Chase, NBA Finals, The Lion King, and more! Subscribe on iTunes, rate, and review. Also we're on Stitcher now if you're into that sort of thing.

    Episode 10- Bob Gurnett "Marvel Comics/Sega Genesis"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 82:09


    The boys and girl were joined by Bob Gurnett (Drink!) on the podcast this week. We talked about Uncanny X-Men, Little Caesars, Gas Station Pizza, Gimmick Comic Covers, Sonic 3, and more! You can get Bob's game Drink! on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Drink-Beer-Games-Bob-Gurnett/dp/1452164452/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526602548&sr=8-1&keywords=bob+gurnett Also check out Brandon's other podcast, The Nostalgic Front, and rate and review this one!

    Episode 9- May 1994 with Nasser Khan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 103:07


    What an episode! Nasser Khan (Bridgetown) joined us to offer a completely unique perspective on 1994. As far as we know, Nasser is the first guest to spend the year in Pakistan. Nasser talked about Terminator 2, Perfect Strangers, and the fact that even when you're on another continent, you can't escape homework. Brandon Ream (Nostalgic Front), John Bilancini, and Amy Bilancini were here too. We also talked The Crow, The Pretenders, Weezer, Beastie Boys, and more! Nasser also shared two other childhood nuggets, Sakarta Insaan ("The Beheaded Man") and The Peanut Butter Solution. Check them out in the links below. Subscribe, rate, and say something nice about us! https://youtu.be/ULBCnX5h99w https://youtu.be/t86ZzqR7M6A

    Episode 8- Gideon Hambright "Sammy Sosa/Little Rascals"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 68:31


    To make up for not releasing an episode last week, we came up with a doozy for you! Brandon Ream (Nostalgic Front), John Bilancini, and Amy Bilancini were joined by Gideon Hambright (Jackknife Comedy) and he was fantastic! We discussed little league baseball, The Nintendo Power Pad, The Cubs, steroid allegations, Clive Owen's penis, Gideon living in our closet, eating cat food, The Little Rascals, and more! Enjoy it, and if you haven't done so yet rate and review the podcast!

    Episode 7: April 1994 with Adam Sokol

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 107:48


    Welcome back, 1994oreigners! We've got a big month to cover so we brought in our buddy Adam Sokol to help us. Adam, Brandon (Nostalgic Front), Amy and John tackle Kurt Cobain's death, The Offspring's debut, PCU, and more. Thank you to our sponsor Sudio Sweden! Subscribe on iTunes and rate and review it!

    Episode 6: Chris Calogero "Dookie"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 57:08


    It's time to bite your lip, close your eyes and listen to John, Brandon (Nostalgic Front), and Amy talk to Chris Calogero (Mourning Coffee) about growing up in North Jersey watching the X-Files and listening to Green Day's Dookie! This week's episode is sponsored by Sudio headphones. Go to sudio.com and enter promo code 1994 at checkout for a sweet discount. Also follow @1994podcast on Twitter for updates, and reply to the giveaway tweet with proof you rated and subscribed to the podcast for a chance to win a Sega Genesis Classic! Drawing will be March 23.

    Episode 5- March with Lindsay Goldwert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 108:19


    Lindsay Goldwert had a miserable 1994, but Lindsay Goldwert talking about it on the podcast was a delight. She joined Brandon, John, and Amy to talk Sassy Magazine, zine culture, watching movies in silence with her mom, and more. We also went through the notable TV shows, music and movie releases, and other events of the month. Subscribe, rate, and review, and check out Lindsay's finance podcast Show Me How to Money and Ream's other podcast The Nostalgic Front.

    Episode 4- Marvel Animated Series w/ Calvin Cato

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2018 61:31


    Calvin Cato joins the podcast today! Brandon, John, Amy, and Calvin talked video games and The Marvel Animated Series of 1994. We mostly stuck to Spider-Man, but also covered Iron Man and the Fantastic Four. Download, rate, and review, and check out Calvin's podcast Playable Characters as well as his weekly show, Ed Sullivan on Acid, at Freddy's Bar in Brooklyn. Also listen to the Nostalgic Front!

    Episode 3- Patrick Hastie, February

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 136:56


    This week we've got 1/2 of the Nostalgic Front, Patrick Hastie, bringing us to 100% NFers and 100% 1994eigners! Patrick, Brandon, Amy and I talk Ace Ventura, Tonya and Nancy, Trashed, Carmen San Diego, Blank Check, Dookie, and more! Subscribe to 1994 and the Nostalgic Front on iTunes.

    Episode 2- Josh Gondelman "Weezer/Biggie"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2018 65:17


    Hell yeah! Today in the studio for our first mini-episode Brandon Ream (The Nostalgic Front), John Bilancini, and Amy Bilancini talked to Josh Gondelman about two of his favorite albums from 1994, Weezer's Blue Album and Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready to Die. Check out Josh's album, "Physical Whisper" and watch Last Week Tonight! Also subscribe to 1994 and The Nostalgic Front, and rate them!

    Episode 1: January 1994 with Sarah Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 107:45


    Brandon Ream (The Nostalgic Front), John Bilancini, and Amy Bilancini are joined by the amazing and hilarious Sarah Kennedy (This Day in History at Caveat, Musical Theater Mayhem) to tackle January 1994! We talked news, sports, television, music, movies, and more! Give it a listen, then give us a rating and review! 

    Episode 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2017 43:10


    Welcome to 1994! Hosts Brandon Ream (The Nostalgic Front) and John Bilancini, plus producer Amy Bilancini and a special guest, will be joining you every first and third Friday of the month to talk pop culture from 1994. In this episode we go over the format and John, Brandon, and Amy reminisce about their 1994s. Subscribe and join us today!

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