Flashback To Never

A taste of what you'll hear in this alternate history podcast featuring great original music done in '50s and '60s style.

It's the start of a new year, and Lucky Bucky thinks 1962 is gonna be just swell! Jenny, on the other hand, has plans for advancement. The Attics give an interview before they play live on Teen Scene. Some of the more colorful elements of town come down to the station to say hello.   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

David & Brian dive into the history of two of Bloomington's first bands, The Attics & The Rubbish. We discuss how two local garage bands made national waves and left a lasting impact on the world. This retrospective includes new and archival interviews and music, some of which hasn't been heard in decades.   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

Jenny and Skit toss jabs back and forth when he questions her knowledge, rumors of illegal goings on in town shake the station, and a phone call with an old friend does not go as planned.     Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

Introducing Johnny Shine, weekend DJ at WF2N. This episode was recorded live at the Bloomington Music Expo, February 9th, 2019.     Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

When Skit is late for his shift spinning wax, Jenny gets a chance to shine.    Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

In this episode of Flashback To Now, David and Brian talk about the tragic life of teen pop sensation Bee Bee Alvin. As a singer, politician, and activist, Bee Bee spent her life standing up for what she believed in, even if there was no one to believe in her. Rare and unreleased tracks help us tell the story of this great artist.   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

"Lucky" Bucky works on his interview skills with an in-studio appearance by The Attics, and he takes a trip down memory lane with a phone call to an old friend!   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

Brian and David take a look at the life and career of Guy Robinson. A volatile character, Guy has certainly found himself at the center of controversy over the years. The man, himself, sits down for three separate interviews.   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

Coming to you live from the VFW, Bucky does his best to interact with the youth. Jenny gets some great news, and Skit opens up...   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

On this episode, we explore the lives of Shea Korgy; the public life of a pop star married to music mogul Albert Synger, and the private life of a mother and survivor breaking through the glass ceiling.    Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

Jenny is moving up in the ranks, and Bucky joins her to give advice to teens. The Attics make their National Grandstand debut, with Jenny there covering every exciting moment for the fans back home.   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

A look at the Glendale Brothers, a duo with angelic harmonies and demonic tendencies. Bill and Ron Glendale's career was a tale of rocky relationships in the already tumultuous music biz.   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

After a brief suspension, Bucky is back, and he's got a new lease on life. Skit offers some words of wisdom, inspiring Bucky to take a leap of faith.   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

In this episode, Brian and David examine the payform scandal. What it was, who it affected, and how it changed music as we know it.   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

Skit and Jenny fill the void left by Bucky. When Skit gets some bad news, he talks about the darker side of the music biz, and things end with a bang.   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

Johnny Shine welcomes a new DJ into the WF2N family, and learns some very interesting facts about Indiana authors. Singer Sissy McNamara stops in for an interview.   This episode is presented in partnership with IU Arts & Humanities.   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

David and Brian examine some of the artists and songs that burned bright, but burned quick. They also take a look back at one of rock 'n' roll's biggest tragedies.    Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

Jennifer Rosenthal, lone stalwart at WF2N, does her best to carry on after Bucky and Skit's sudden departures. She may play the tunes, but does she still feel the music?   Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.  

In the final episode of Season One, Brian and David explore the life and times of the infamous Jesse Presley. He could have had it all, but instead, he had it all taken away. Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

Johnny Shine counts down WF2N's top ten songs from 1962, as voted by you, the listeners! Enjoy your favorite hits from local and national artists alike! Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

A happy holiday bonus episode to end Season 1, and a quick taste of Season 2. As Johnny Shine says, "We're here for you and because of you." Thank you! Copyright 2019 WF2N Records.

A new year, new music, new DJs, but the same old WF2N. January starts off with a bang as bicycles pop up all over the town, seemingly overnight. Linda Kramer gives the play-by-play. A band from across the pond starts to make waves.   Copyright 2020 WF2N Records.

New hosts Renee St. James and Lewellyn Winters discuss the upcoming season of Flashback To Now. She's a rock musician, he's a rock critic, and they both have the inside scoop on rock's biggest stars.   Copyright 2020 WF2N Records.    

Sandy and Jerry have a little run-in on the way into work, and the city council cracks down on bicycles. Elsewhere, things are heating up in Washington, D.C.   Copyright 2020 WF2N Records.

Renee and Lewellyn do their best to unravel the mysterious folk musician Joe Thoreau. From one controversy to the next, the ever-changing musician broke all the rules on his way to legendary status. Copyright 2020 WF2N Records.

Johnny Shine works a little overtime when a flu takes over the town. Copyright 2020 WF2N Records.

Bike bands and bike songs are becoming a fad, and could the Rockroaches be coming to Bloomington? Linda and Sandy give all the details!   Copyright 2020 WF2N Records.

Johnny Shine and Squatch Johnson reunite in the fight against werewolves...or is it hobos?   Copyright 2020 WF2N Records.

"Jersey" Slim was a man of many talents; some legal, some not. Lewellyn and Renee discuss how careers in music don't often last. It's always good to have another money-making avenue...   Copyright 2020 WF2N Records.