A short, fun weekly journey back to yesteryear as we reminisce about the foods, fashions, toys and television programs from past decades. Suitable for all ages!
Do you often feel obligated to play the role of the "organizer", "fixer", or "peacemaker" in your family and yet making little progress? If so, it's time to give up the need to control and take back your own mental health.
In this podcast, we take a look at a groundbreaking public television program from Miami, Florida. "Que Pasa USA", originally an educational program which soon became a national phenomenon, was the first bilingual sitcom produced in the USA. Featuring an immigrant Cuban family adjusting to life in the United States, the series ran between 1977 and 1980. Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Join me as I read a brief excerpt from my book "A Home for Scoot", a heartwarming tale of an adorable stray pup searching for a home of his own. This story is written for dog lovers of ALL ages and promotes pet adoption from shelters and rescue organizations. Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Scoot-Linda-White/dp/B09LGWL8H1/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= All music by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Despite the fact that we tend to fondly look at the past through rose tinted glasses, there are definitely things that have not aged well - whether they be racist, sexist or just relics from a bygone age. In this episode, I touch on a few things that immediately come to mind. (No Jello molds were harmed during the making of this podcast.)
Anxiety. How ironic that, despite the fact that anxiety and panic attacks are now the "common cold of mental health issues" and experienced by millions, those who suffer from it feel so alone and isolated from the rest of the world. Although it feels otherwise, anxiety is actually NOT a "bad" emotion. It's just part of the collection of feelings we have as humans and it is actually there to protect us from perceived threats. (Even though it occasionally overreacts or kicks up when least expected.) Check out my latest podcast which delves into that well-meaning but pesky sidekick we call "anxiety."
This might ruffle some feathers but I feel it needs to be said. While sending someone "thoughts and prayers" is nice, in some situations it is not enough.
Our minds, much like the sea, are made up of noisy currents on the surface that can be transcended once we calmly venture beyond them. Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
This week we go to the Far East and learn how to keep a calm head during times of chaos and emotional turmoil. Music by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound effects by www.zapsplat.com
There is never any need to be afraid of your feelings. They are merely an indication of how your thoughts are temporarily affecting you. Join me for a three minute spiritual and emotional tune up! Music by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound effects by www.zapsplat.com
EVERYONE has at least three minutes in their daily schedule to make their mental and spiritual health a priority. This week's 3 Minute Spiritual Break is a reminder to slow down so we can tune into our higher self or the God of your faith. This podcast is for those of any faith as well as for those who do not ascribe to any particular religion. Enjoy. (And don't forget to breathe deeply.) Music by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound effects by www.zapsplat.com
Martians and witches and genies, oh my! If you like your classic tv comedies with a side order of magic or space dust, this podcast is for you. Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers www.silvermansound.com Sound Effects: www.zapsplat.com
Remember tv aerials and "bunny ears"? Did you ever have to continuously adjust that pesky vertical hold? Who stayed up late enough to see the test pattern come on? If you can relate to any of this, this podcast is for YOU!
Who remembers going to the five and dime store back in the day and eating at the lunch counter? Join me as I look back at this much-missed (well, by me, anyway) national shopping tradition.
A salute to some of film and television's famous canines. Dedicated to the memories of Betty White and Michelle Scherrer, both avid dog rescue supporters. Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Grab a cup of hot cocoa and the tv remote. Then join me as I discuss some classic holiday television programs. Intro/Outro - "Christmas Spirit" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Let's take a look back at a few of those classic television commercials that aired during the holidays. (Extra points if you're old enough to remember that Norelco ad!)
Sit back and relax as I read a short, heartwarming holiday poem about a stray kitten whose life is forever altered after a chance meeting on Christmas Eve. Get your FREE pdf copy of "Evie the Christmas Kitty" here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/6ytfdy2eu1u7e20/Evie_the_Christmas_Kitty.pdf/file Brought to you by "A Home for Scoot", a delightful tale for dog lovers of ALL ages! Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Scoot-Linda-White/dp/B09LGWL8H1/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Music: "Christmas Spirit" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Celebrate the holidays with me as I take a look at classic potluck dishes. Can someone please pass me the ambrosia salad? Music by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound effects by www.zapsplat.com
Remember learning to read with "Dick and Jane"? Join me as I look back on some of my favorite books from childhood and see if you remember them as well. Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Start (and end) your day right with some positive mental programming! If you wish to skip the intro, go straight to the 1:20 mark to start the affirmations. To get the full benefit of these affirmations, I recommend that you listen and repeat them for at least 21 days. Music: Precious Memories by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Take a well-deserved break from your busy day to recharge your physical, mental and spirital batteries with my 5 Minute Meditation for Beginners. Music: "Quiescent in Time" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects: www.zapsplat.com
Join me as I look back at the wide variety of lunch boxes that we carried to school back in the day as well as the delectable treats that were inside! Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects - www.zapsplat.com
Do you have a tv show you like to watch but are embarrassed to admit it to anyone else? Join me as I look at the top 5 guilty tv pleasures on a current online poll as well as confess my personal favorite.
Like it or not, disco played a huge part of the 1970s soundtrack. Put on your platform shoes and spandex as we look back at this unforgettable era of music. Do the hustle! Intro/Outro: Disco Funk Track 70s & 80s by Alexander Blu (www.orangefreesounds.com)
In this podcast, I cast a fond look back at the American shopping mall - a favorite teenage hangout during the 1970s and 80s. I'll also discuss the "Jasper Mall" documentary currently on Amazon Prime Video. Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Join me as we take a two minute break from the stresses of everyday living. Never meditated before? Not a problem. This podcast is especially for you! Namaste.
For those of us who grew up watching 60's/70's sitcoms, the sound of canned laughter was a consistent part of our daily lives. Join me as I take a look at the man behind the "Laff Box" - Charles Douglass as well as some of the sitcoms from that era. Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
Join me as I look back at some of the different crafting trends of the 1960s through 1990s. (Anyone else remember macrame owls?) Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Is the current trend of television series reboots a good thing or not? In this podcast, I discuss a few recent tv sitcom reboots and why they did/didn't work. Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Cheers, a hotel? Sam Malone as a football player? Cliff Clavin as a security guard? No, this is not an alternate universe. Just a look back at the hit show "Cheers" and a few interesting facts! Intro/outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Remember the days when most women owned sewing machines and stitched up much of their own wardrobes? Do you still sew? Join me in this short, mini-podcast as I fondly recall the pattern books of yesteryear. Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Remember the good old days when you'd sit in front of the tv, waiting for the oven timer to ring? Then Mom would bring you a piping hot foil tray of Salsbury steak in mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and a brownie. Join me as I salute mid-20th century tv dinners.
While everyone might have loved Lucy, join me as I pay tribute to that OTHER red-headed female comedy icon - Carol Burnett! Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com)
Guess how many magnets are in the bowl to win a free copy of my book “The Belle of Camden County.” Email your guess to chakkuri2@gmail.com (Only one guess per entry.) This contest is only open to USA residents. The first correct guess wins. If no one guesses correctly by 4/30/2021, the closest guess will win the prize.
Remember when going to childhood birthday parties meant dressing up in your Sunday best and playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey? Join me as I take a look back at birthday party traditions which started hundreds of years ago. (Like birthday candles keeping evil spirits away.) Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects - www.zapsplat.com
How many of you grew up eating Chef Boyardee canned pastas? Was this your first introduction to Italian food? Join me as I take a look at the real Chef Ettore Boiardi and recall my favorite Boyardee products.
Believe it or not, there used to be a time when people would not venture out without a hat on their heads or gloves on their hands! Check out my latest podcast where I ponder the question, "Why Don't We Wear Hats Anymore?"
Remember the excitement of being the first to grab that coveted toy out of that box of Sugar Crisp? Do you still remember the words to the Apple Jack jingle? Or were you one of those kids who only ate the marshmallows out of your bowl of Lucky Charms? If you answered "yes" to any of these (or even if you didn't), check out this latest podcast where we look back at a few of those popular childhood breakfast cereals.
Join me as I look back at school lunches from decades past. Anyone for a rectangular slab of delicious school pizza?
In honor of Black History Month, I take a look back at the African American comedies of my childhood, especially from the 1970s and 1980s. Dy-no-mite!
This podcasts honors and highlights the career of Betty White, who has not only entertained us for decades but was actually one of the first pioneers on experimental tv back in the late 1930s! Here's to you, Betty.
Remember rolling out of bed on a Saturday morning, thanking the good Lord that there was no school, and flipping on the tv to watch hours of classic cartoons? (Bonus points for anyone who remembers watched "MUSH", a MASH-like cartoon featuring dogs stationed at a medical outpost.)
Who remembers Toastettes? In this podcast, we take a brief look back at the two most popular toaster pastries of the 1960s and 1970s. Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects - www.zapsplat.com
Join me as I discuss some exercise fads and equipment of years past. (Thighmaster, anyone?) If you listen closely, you'll hear my Min Pin Lilly in the background at one point. LOL. Intro/Outro - “Feather Duster” by Shane Ivers. www.silvermansound.com
Join me for a special Christmas Eve podcast where I read an excerpt from my book "Yella Gal: Queen of the Montclair" which takes place on December 4, 1898 at the Montclair Hotel in St. Augustine, Florida. A case of mistaken identity and crossed wires create havoc for a middle aged married couple.
Do paper Christmas cards (and greeting cards in general) seem to be on the decline? Join me as I delve into this topic.
Let's take a look back at some of those little things you don't see too much of any more during the holidays. (Like mesh Christmas stockings!) Intro/Outro - "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound effects - www.zapsplat.com
Join me as I look at popular toys of Christmas past - Tickle Me Elmo, Twister, Hot Wheels and more! Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects: www.zapsplat.com
Which Christmas carol was originally written for Thanksgiving? Which state produces the most turkeys? Join me as I serve up some Thanksgiving Trivia. Intro/Outro: "Feather Duster" by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com) Sound effects: www.zapsplat.com
Let's take a look at some television offerings this Thanksgiving as I discuss a few of my personal favorites.
Join me for this special 25th episode where I take a look at popular 20th century pies by the decade as well as the top 5 Thanksgiving Day pies. Go ahead, cut yourself a slice! :)
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