Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds

The upcoming new season of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds will begin soon!

In this very special episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds... famed cartoonist, podcaster Brett Wilson and I take y'all on a trip down memory lane where we reminisce about our favorite aspects and moments from 90s Nickelodeon horror series "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"... we especially cover the pilot episode " The Tale of the Phantom Cab" which is one of our personal favorites. We break down every detail, from the little kid's bad acting, to the fantastic acting of Aron Tager and Brian Dooley in that episode... for all you 90s late night Snick nuts, make sure you don't miss this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, I interview two Renaissance Festival legends, Moonie the Magnificent, aka Philip Johnson, and his partner, the great Broon aka Brian Howard. I take them on a trip down memory lane about where they got started in their careers, how they managed to acquire their skills to perform the stunts they do at every show of theirs, and what got them interested in becoming live entertainers. I give them a little sample of my twisted comedy as well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-weiss49/support

I'm a few years late with posting this extremely special episode of "Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds" recorded back in 2021... but trust me, this one was worth the wait. In this episode we've got South Florida music producer Drew Correa and South Florida based comic/filmmaker Hansen Sinclair... as we interview the super iconic Abby Hagyard, whom y'all late Gen Xers and early millennials may remember as the librarian and Valerie the mother, along with all the other adult female roles on what was arguably the most iconic Nickelodeon show of all time, 80s sketch comedy You Can't Do That on Television... the show which originated the green slime! As well as the voices of many memorable cartoon characters from classics like Care Bears and My Little Pony. In this episode we take Abby on a trip down memory lane, as she shares with all of us all of her memorable experiences working with so many talented children on YCDTOTV, as well as all of her other projects. The three of us discuss what it's like to be a part of the showbiz scene, and the kind of impact it's had on all of our lives. Abby is one of the absolute greatest guests I've ever had the pleasure of having on my podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-weiss49/support

I'm a few years late with posting this extremely special episode of "Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds", but this one is surely worth the wait. This episode features South Florida music producer Drew Correa, and South Florida comic/filmmaker Hansen Sinclair as we interview and chat with 80s icon sensation Abby Hagyard, whom y'all late Gen Xers or early millennials may remember as the adult female star of what is arguably the most iconic Nickelodeon show of all time, 80s sketch comedy "You Can't Do That on Television"... the show that originated the green slime. Abby played various different roles on the show, such as the librarian and Valerie the mother, and also famous for various different voices, such as Care Bears and My Little Pony. We take her on a trip down memory lane, as we discuss her sensational career, including all of her wonderful memories working with all the talented children of YCDTOTV, and the show's origins. We also discuss what being part of the showbiz scene means to all of us, and how it's changed all of our lives over the years. She's one of the greatest guests I've ever had on... so make sure to tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-weiss49/support

In today's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, my college buddy, music producer Mathew Frankel and I interview 90's child star Jason Strickland, whom y'all may remember as Scott, Alex's crush on The Secret World of Alex Mack. We take Jason on a trip down memory lane about his experiences as a child actor, what he's doing now behind the scenes, his friendships with his former co-stars, etc. Tune in, you don't wanna miss this one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode of "Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds", South Florida business owner Darren Perlmutter and musical composer Kully Dooley and I interview 90's child star David Martel, whom y'all may remember as Teddy, big Pete's best friend on The Adventures of Pete & Pete! We take a trip down memory lane, as we pick his brain about his upbringing, experiences in showbiz, childhood influences, current day projects, etc! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, my college buddy, music composer Kully Dooley and I interview professional craftsman Brian Chamberlain, who specializes in making artifacts from the hit 90's Nickelodeon show Are You Afraid of the Dark?... He's better known to all of you on social media as Sardo's Magic Mansion. In this episode, the 3 of us share some of our fondest memories of the show, including which scenes and moments scared us the most, what inspired the 3 of us to become artists, our personal tastes in entertainment media, such as music and movies, etc! Tune in for all of the frightful memories! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode we interview Renaissance Festival entertainer/comedian/stuntman Phil Johnson, better known to all Renaissance Festival goers as Moonie the Magnificent. My buddy Kully, who's a musical score composer, and I take Phil on a trip down memory lane of who and what his biggest inspirations were growing up, what got him into where he is now, his career experiences, and many more! Kully and I share with him some of our college adventures, and many other crazy stories from our past! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgia Nerds, famed cartoonist Brett Wilson, video game tournament host Alexis Andy, and I interview 90s Nickelodeon icon Phil Moore, who y'all remember from the hit game show Nick Arcade. We pick Phil's brain about every gaming console since the beginning of gaming times. We take Phil on a trip down memory lane, where we have him reminiscence about the show, living in Florida, his personal interests, his movie career, his upcoming projects, and many many more. Brett talks about his upcoming projects with his artwork and his podcast SplatAttack, and Alexis shares his never ending knowledge of video games. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode I interview one of the most beloved comics on the South Florida comedy scene, Ramon Garcia. I take Ramon on a trip down memory lane as we reminisce about our favorite shows, comics, movies, and memories of our past. He tells us stories about his first experience in comedy, what got him into it, how he became a teacher for others on the scene, etc! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, Danny and I interview South Florida comedian Chris Palmitessa as he takes us down his memory lane journey of what got him interested in doing comedy, as well as telling us about his life journeys. Chris and I swapped stories about our previous sets and crowd reactions. The three of us also discuss and analyze other forms of media from the past, such as sketch comedy, TV, and movies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode, Danny and I interview my good friend Adam Cesielski who's a Hollywood actor, comic, and stuntman, as he takes us on a trip through his life's journey, and in depth career work, I bash Danny's hometown of Oklahoma, Adam tells us what it's like to be a stunt guy, he and Danny both share their experiences of being new grandparents!! Tune in for all the juice! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode of "Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds" Danny and I interview legendary veteran South Florida comic Carl Rimi, Carl takes us on a nostalgic adventure throughout his life story, and his in-depth 25 year journey through comedy, including how it's changed his life, and his early fascination with Danny's art! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode we have a very special newcomer joining us from Phoenix Arizona, my friend DJ Dave Isen from college, he's a nationally touring DJ, and returning for another episode is the great Danny Cooksey from Salute Your Shorts, Different Strokes, Tiny Toons, Terminator 2, etc! Join us down memory lane as Dave and I reminisce about our wild care free college days, and some of the crazy stories from back then, as well as his early to present days as a nationally DJ for clubs and parties, and Danny tells us a little bit about his days as a band member for the group Bad4Good! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode we interview 90s icon Natanya Ross, who y'all may remember as Robin, the best friend of Alex Mack in The Secret World of Alex Mack...as she takes us on her life journey! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

In part one of this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, the great Danny Cooksey returns to update us on what he's been up to since the pandemic, and what some of his upcoming projects and events are, once the COVID is officially over and done with. We've also got returning with us, famed cartoonist Brett Wilson, as Brett updates us on some of his new projects and artwork for sale. Brett and I spent a good part of the time, quizzing Danny on some Salute Your Shorts trivia, to test his memory of the show. We've also got a newcomer, South Florida's own nostalgia nut Chris Renken, who often gets referred to as Country Chris. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

In part 2 of this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, the great Danny Cooksey returns to update us on what he's been up to since the pandemic, and what some of his upcoming projects and events are, once the COVID is officially over and done with. We've also got returning with us, famed cartoonist Brett Wilson, as Brett updates us on some of his new projects and artwork for sale. Brett and I spent a good part of the time, quizzing Danny on some Salute Your Shorts trivia, to test his memory of the show. We've also got a newcomer, South Florida's own nostalgia nut Chris Renken, who often gets referred to as Country Chris. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

In part one of this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, the great Danny Cooksey returns to update us on what he's been up to since the pandemic, and what some of his upcoming projects and events are, once the COVID is officially over and done with. We've also got returning with us, famed cartoonist Brett Wilson, as Brett updates us on some of his new projects and artwork for sale. Brett and I spent a good part of the time, quizzing Danny on some Salute Your Shorts trivia, to test his memory of the show. We've also got a newcomer, South Florida's own nostalgia nut Chris Renken, who often gets referred to as Country Chris. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

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In this week's episode we interview former manager of Taurus Beer & Whiskey House in Coconut Grove Miami, Lou Martinez...as he takes us down memory lane of the days when they had comedy several years ago, as he warns the world of my pervasively inflammatory jokes from back in those days, and his departure to San Francisco years later. Towards the end we got another new comer guest from New York City....up and coming comic Ari, who's soon to make a new life for himself down here in South Florida! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Here's part two of this week's episode with the great Alex Vincent! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

On today's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, we interview child star Alex Vincent, who y'all may remember as little Andy Barcley from Child's Play. We got returning for another episode, Lindsey Danae White...and join us through this week's journey, as Alex takes us on a trip down memory lane for himself, discussing with us his childhood experiences in the limelight...his current day life and crafts, and his relationships with previous co-stars of his. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & The Nostalgic Nerds, returning from our previous episode, we've got the super funny and very talented Troy Fromin, who y'all maybe remember as Ox the hilariously dumb jock from Saved By The Bell...and we've got two very special newcomers this time...we've got one of South Florida's funniest comics, the local legend Chris Zee, and the equally hysterical J.P. Kauer...and we discuss current events, personal human interests, and of course the better days of our lives...From our care free youth years, to much better 90s entertainment. Here's part one...and get ready for the to be continued chapter next! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Continued chapter of life after Bayside for Ox the hilariously dumb jock! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Tonight's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, we have another very special public figure guest, this time from one of the most iconic shows from the early millennial era "Saved By The Bell"...we've got Troy Fromin who played Ox the hilariously dumb jock in various episodes. We've also got Broward County's former pimp Al Rodriguez...returning for another episode! In this episodic journey, we take Troy on a trip down memory lane, from his high school days at Bayside, from toga parties to being falsely accused of smoking weed in school, to his current career projects in the near future. We test Al on his memory bout 90s pop culture and entertainment! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, we bring back my man Danny Cooksey (Salute Your Shorts, Different Strokes, Hey Arnold, Terminator 2) as he discusses with us how much harder it would have been if this Corona virus had been going on during the 90s instead of today. We also bring back Henry Laster (Salute Your Shorts, Pete & Pete), and we interview South Florida's own master gamer Andy Alexis, as he passes along all of his Nostalgic knowledge about classic gaming from the 90s. Tune in as we take you on another trip down memory lane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Here's the concluding chapter to tonight's epic journey down memory lane, and a huge shout out and thank you again to our special guests tonight for dedicating their time and knowledge to help make this a great episode...hope y'all enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

To Be Continued from before --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

In this very special episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, we visit with 90s Nickelodeon child actor Henry W. Laster, those of you who grew up in the 90s may remember him as the Awful Waffle kid/Flankman on Salute Your Shorts, or as Henry on The Adventures of Pete & Pete. Joining us on this nostalgic journey are two very special reoccurring guests from previous episodes...professional storyboard artist and cartoonist Brett Wilson returns to tell us more about his upcoming projects, and South Florida's own sweetheart Lindsey Danae White joins in for a trip down memory lane, as we hear about Henry's progression in life over the years, and Brett and I exchanging 90s Nick trivia knowledge! Tune in for part 2 as well! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Epilogue to this month's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Continuation of this month's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

This month's episode we've got 3 very special guests, including Danny Cooksey who y'all might remember as Bobby Budnik from Salute Your Shorts and John Connor's red mullet friend in Terminator 2, and with him we've got his Salute Your Shorts co-star Venus DeMilo Thomas who y'all may remember as Telly Ratford or the juke waitress in Life with Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, and professional storyboard artist Brett Wilson. In this episode we reminiscence about the childhood careers of these two child stars, and we discuss Brett's world famous artwork from 90's Nickelodeon shows such as Salute Your Shorts, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and Pete & Pete! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Here's part two of this week's latest episode of "Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds"...we're we interview my own mother from Philadelphia, and test her old memory by asking her about different decade chapters in her life. She tells us about her young adult hood, and how she met my dad. Returning from previous episodes, we've got Lindsey White and Al Rodriguez! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Part two of our stories from South Florida pimp Al Rodriguez --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Part one of this weeks interview with Al Rodriguez --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Part 1 of this week's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

Here's part one of this week's episode of "Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds. Joining us this week is local South Florida music producer Drew Correa, and an extremely special guest who is also the executive producer of this podcast, the great 90's child star Danny Cooksey, who some of you might remember as Bobby Budnik in Salute Your Shorts, Montana Max in Tiny Toons, Sam Mckinney in Different Strokes, and John Connor's red mullet friend in Terminator 2. In this episode we take Danny on a huge stroll down memory lane of his career, quizzing him under the table about some of his work back in the day, as he updates us all on what he's been up to these last couple decades! Tune in for part 2 which'll be uploaded shortly. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support

This week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds features a very special guest star...the iconic Mick Foley from WWE! He takes us back in time with his stories about his career, his consistent charity to fundraising events, and his experiences with other contenders in the sport. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-weiss49/support