Young Nostalgia

This week the guys take on a topic that keeps on ticking. Watches have been popular ever since time was time, let’s see how it all started and where they are now. -- YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

Rounding out the Young Nostalgia movie pick series, this week brings the 2006 film Casino Royale. Tune in as the guys discuss the first foray for Daniel Craig as James Bond, marking a new turn for the classic series. -- YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

It’s been a little bit of a break, but the guys are settling back into their usual schedule. Join Nolan and Ben this week as they talk about Cool Hand Luke, one of the guys’ top rated picks. Stay tuned next week for Casino Royale. — YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

The guys have a little bit of a change for this week’s episode. For the first time reviewing movies, Nolan and Ben actually give some negative reviews. If anyone has watched along, feel free to write in and tell the Young Nostalgia guys your thoughts on The Jackal. -- YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

This week Nolan and Ben sit down to talk about the 1990 comedy classic My Blue Heaven. Starring Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, and Joan Cusack, this movie is sure to provide laughs for all ages. Stay tuned next week for the guys’ discussion of The Jackal. Feel free to watch along and join in on the conversation. -- YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

This week’s movie of choice is Heat! Nolan and Ben break down this fantastic action/crime drama from 1995. If listeners were able to watch along, feel free to drop a line and let the guys know what you thought. Stay tuned next week for My Blue Heaven. -- YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

First up on the movie list is Ben’s choice, “My Cousin Vinny”. This week the guys sat down to talk about this 1992 courtroom comedy. Feel free to watch along and join in on the discussion! - - YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

This week Nolan and Ben discuss their upcoming movie series. Just like the previous series, the guys each chose three beloved movies that the other has never seen before. Feel free to watch along with Young Nostalgia to join the conversations over the next six weeks! My Cousin Vinny (1992) Heat (1995) My Blue Heaven (1990) The Jackal (1997) Cool Hand Luke (1967) Casino Royale (2006) -- YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

The guys are back this week with a lighthearted, easy going show. Join Nolan and Ben as they put each other on the spot with some of the Internet’s top interview questions. — YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

Chances are, you’re downloading this podcast on a wireless network. You may even be listening on a set of wireless headphones. But have you taken a moment to think about the history of the wonderful innovation we call Bluetooth? This week Nolan and Ben are talking about the early applications of Bluetooth and how it’s taking over the technology market. — YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth#:~:text=The%20development%20of%20the%20%22short,issued%201992%2D07%2D24%20 https://www.thoughtco.com/who-invented-bluetooth-4038864

The internet and social media are inundated with so-called “Influencers.” But what does that actually mean? Join Nolan and Ben as they break down what it takes to be an Influencer, why it’s gained in popularity, and what it means for the future of advertising. -- YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_celebrity https://socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-rise-of-the-powerful-social-media-influencers/ https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/social-media-influencer-pay

Last week, Star Wars fans lost another beloved member of the original series cast. David Prowse portrayed the towering Darth Vader. Even though his relationship with the franchise had been rocky at best, his tremendous stature and love of the character brought Vader to life. Join Nolan and Ben as they discuss the highs and lows of David Prowse’s long career both on and off the screen. -- YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com https://www.starwars.com/news/david-prowse https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/David_Prowse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Prowse

Even if this year was somewhat normal, 2020 was poised to be a record setter for online shopping. But how has eCommerce evolved over the years? Nolan and Ben discuss the early beginnings of internet marketplaces and how they have shaped our society into what we see today. — YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com https://www.altushost.com/the-history-of-e-commerce-online-shopping-evolution-and-buyers-behaviour/ https://sleeknote.com/blog/online-shopping-statistics

The 1990s were an interesting decade for both pop culture and overall daily living. Interesting trends in costs of living, major advancements in spaceflight, and the birth of the internet make for a great show topic. Join Nolan and Ben this week for their return to regularly scheduled shows! YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1990s.html https://pop-culture.us/Annual/1990.html

This week ends the first installment of movie recommendations! Nolan and Ben watch and talk about 1997’s sci-fi cult classic, The Fifth Élément. Being Nolan’s long time favorite film, Ben gives his take on the goofy but fun futuristic adventure to save the world. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

Five down with one to go! Nolan and Ben sit down today to talk about 1973’s The Sting. The caper film starring notable names such as Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Robert Shaw tells the story of a group of small time grifters taking on “The Big Con.” This week Young Nostalgia breaks down the seven Oscar winning film. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

This week’s movie recommendation is a film based on real life events of a bank robbery gone bad. Starring actor friends Al Pacino and John Cazale, the nation is captivated by these naive robbers as they win over the crowd of New York Onlookers. Tune in as Nolan and Ben give their thoughts on this unique movie that has quickly become one they would watch again. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

The guys are back to continue their mini-series with movie recommendations! For today, Nolan and Ben go way back to 1956’s Forbidden Planet. Riddled with sci-fi jargon, special effects, and 1950’s campiness, tune in to their thoughts on this groundbreaking, space faring journey. (bum bum bummm) YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

Second in line for movie recommendations, the guys watch 2014’s Interstellar. With Ben’s first-watch thoughts and Nolan’s long time viewing experiences, the guys discuss what makes this movie great. Join Young Nostalgia as they dive into this modern day space odyssey. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

Kicking off the movie recommendation specials, Nolan and Ben watch The Thing. As Ben’s first recommendation for Nolan, the guys discuss what they enjoyed about the movie as well as Nolan’s first thoughts on how this cult classic suspense film holds up today. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

The time has finally arrived! Nolan and Ben sit down to review the Elton John biopic, Rocket Man. The guys give their thoughts on this unique film. Listeners may be surprised by what they hear. Tune in and find out why! In the second part of this week’s episode, Nolan and Ben finally reveal the movie playlist they devised for each other. Over the course of the next few weeks, they’ll be taking turns examining the movies the other grew up watching. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Tune in this week for another Mail Bag episode. Nolan and Ben answer listeners’ most burning questions. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

Human beings are social creatures, we feel the need to experience cinematic displays together. In comes the rise of the television movie hosts. One was able to make a personal connection while enjoying a movie from home. In today’s day and age, syndicated networks and streaming platforms have all but eliminated hosting specials. The modern entertainment consumer may not realize the value of hosted feature films, but new research may show how important it really is. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afternoon_movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horror_host https://www.indiewire.com/2020/05/tcm-shudder-prove-need-movie-hosts-1202227710/

Episode 101: 1980 in a Nutshell The 1980s were a time of drastic highs and lows. Pop culture saw many advancements such as the emergence of electronic storage media and mobile phones. Space shuttle tragedies, assassinations, and Cold War tensions also set a somber tone for this decade. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1980s.html https://pop-culture.us/Annual/1980.html

It’s a marvelous day for Young Nostalgia, the long awaited 100th episode has finally arrived. Nolan and Ben are joined by Emily Haver to revisit and expand on movie scoring. Emily is a long time listener and supporter of the podcast. Listeners may know her as the owner of ReelBigStitch on Etsy, promoted by Young Nostalgia during the Holiday Season. Today however, Nolan and Ben rely on her expertise as a music teacher to provide some insight on score composition found in the film industry as well as music theory in general. Nolan and Ben are very excited about both their guest, as well as their 100th episode! YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

On this week’s episode of Young Nostalgia, Nolan and Ben discuss some of history’s most influential inventions. These inventions are the basis of many everyday objects we use every day. Join us this week, you may be surprised how far back some of these advancements date. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com — https://www.history.com/news/11-innovations-that-changed-history

From power chords to missile defense. Jeff “Skunk” Baxter has managed to bridge two very specialized careers in his extraordinary life. Who would have thought that the guitar mastermind behind Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers has also been part of the Civilian Advisory Board for Ballistic Missile Defense and the NASA Exploration Systems Advisory Committee? Better yet, this is only a fraction of Jeff Baxter’s tremendous career(s). YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Baxter

Earlier this year, the Pentagon released an official statement regarding several alleged UFO videos recorded by US Navy Aircraft. A little late to the party, the Young Nostalgia guys decided to give listeners a rundown of history’s most notable UFO and alien encounters. From abductions to mysterious aerial battles, join Nolan and Ben as they discuss who (or what) may be out there. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com — Arnold: https://www.history.com/news/historys-most-infamous-ufo-sightings Hill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_Hill https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/hill-abduction.htm Los Angeles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Los_Angeles https://www.history.com/news/world-war-iis-bizarre-battle-of-los-angeles Pentagon: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/27/politics/pentagon-ufo-videos/index.html

This week’s episode wraps up the short miniseries covering the original Star Wars Trilogy celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. Nolan and Ben watched Return of the Jedi before sitting down to give listeners their honest feedback on the film. The guys get into a deep discussion about the Star Wars backstory and lore before breaking down the highs and the lows of Return of the Jedi. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

In celebration of The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary, Young Nostalgia is taking another look at this timeless movie. Just like last week’s episode on A New Hope, Nolan and Ben talk about their takeaways after rewatching the film. The guys give their commendations, revelations, and criticizations regarding debatably the greatest episode of the original trilogy. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

The guys at Young Nostalgia are at it again, they just cannot stay away from discussing Star Wars. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. Nolan and Ben are celebrating by rewatching and discussing the original trilogy over the course of three weeks. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com — https://ew.com/article/2000/08/09/sir-alec-guinness-hated-being-remembered-star-wars-jedi-knight

In recent years the Mandela Effect has gained tremendous attention in Pop Culture. Many theories attempt to explain how different people could possibly have different recollections of historical events, but none have been definitively proven. Join Nolan and Ben as they discuss some of the most talked about Mandela Effect examples and several possible explanations. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394 https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/mandela-effect#examples https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/collective-false-memories-whats-behind-the-mandela-effect

Epidemics and Pandemics are not uncommon in human history. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of prehistoric pandemics dating back to 3000 B.C. Even as plagues are a normal part of human evolution, society’s responses are continually changing. Global travel vastly increases transmission rates while global communication aids in regional preparation. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://www.livescience.com/worst-epidemics-and-pandemics-in-history.html https://www.businessinsider.com/pandemics-that-changed-the-course-of-human-history-coronavirus-flu-aids-plague#plague-of-justinian-541-750-ad-1

Due to some personal events, Young Nostalgia will be taking a break for the next week or two. Even without uploads, the guys will still be active and interacting with listeners! Check in on social media to see how you can be involved with a Listener Feedback show upon Nolan and Ben’s return. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

From Sesame Street to NASA, the 1970s were filled with decade defining events. Nolan and Ben discuss some of the most serious and goofiest topics found throughout this time period. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com — http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html https://pop-culture.us/Annual/1970.html

In response to recent world events, the guys of Young Nostalgia decided listeners were in need of a break from the usual media and news coverage. A bit lighter subject matter allows Nolan and Ben to share a laugh with the audience. Crazy conspiracy episodes never disappoint. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com — https://www.theweek.co.uk/conspiracy-theories/62926/the-strangest-conspiracy-theories-from-meghan-markle-to-paul-mccartney https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_conspiracy_theories#Weather_and_earthquake_control_projects https://www.boredpanda.com/crazy-unbelievable-history-conspiracy-theories/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/technology-suppression

Most listeners will be aware of the current rating system used for feature films in the United States based on the G, PG, and R ratings. However, listeners may not be familiar with the earlier Motion Picture Production Code of 1930 that governed content of early “Talking” motion pictures. Join Nolan and Ben as they discuss the origins of this rudimentary production code and how it applies to today’s media. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_Picture_Production_Code

Film scores have always had a major impact on the reception of a particular film. This week’s Young Nostalgia outlines the major accomplishments of the top three movie composers. To round out the show, Nolan and Ben also talk about a few other notable movies that are famous for their scores alone. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/the-best-movie-scores/ https://thestacker.com/stories/3814/best-movie-scores-all-time-according-oscars https://www.imdb.com/list/ls025443838/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Shore#Film_scoring

As long -time listeners already know, Nolan and Ben have full time jobs in addition to their world-class podcast. Working around busy schedules, the guys put together a quick show to hold fans over until next week’s full episode. Crazy and failed inventions are always good for a quick laugh and a glimpse into consumer past. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com — https://allthatsinteresting.com/weirdest-inventions https://www.brainpickings.org/2012/03/21/strange-invetions/

From the expansion of the Civil Rights Act to the Launch of the Pioneer 5 Spacecraft, 1960 was filled with both political and technological advancements. In this episode, Nolan and Ben talk about some of the most influential events, films, and products of the year 1960. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com — http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1960.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_in_film https://pop-culture.us/Annual/1960.html https://www.businessinsider.com/bing-crosbys-secret-baseball-tapes-2010-12

Hi-Fi audio has been around as a marketing term as early as the 1950s, but what does it really mean? Join Nolan and Ben as they discuss the meaning of High Fidelity audio and how it got its start. Even in today’s age of technology, older tube style equipment holds its place at the top of the list for desirable home theater setups. YoungNostagliaPod@gmail.com -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_fidelity#Listening_tests Hi-Fi Stereo Buyers Guide: https://www.americanradiohistory.com/HiFI-Stereo-Review.htm

After a plague induced week off, Young Nostalgia is back with a brand new episode. In the year 2020, many people may not remember the panic gripping the world just over 20 years ago. The Y2K problem emerged as one of the leading worldwide concerns toward the end of the last millennium. Cell phones ceasing to function, banks collapsing, and panic in the streets were supposed to mark the end of humanity as we know it…. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Year_2000_problem https://archive.defense.gov/specials/y2k/shocked/plugin.htm

Young Nostalgia is joined once again by their #1 listener, Kyle! It is now that time of year to discuss the new Star Wars movie. Episode 9: Rise of Skywalker dropped late last month, just in time for Nolan, Kyle, and Ben to watch it together. Join the guys this week as they discuss this new addition to the franchise and how it relates to the existing series. SPOILER WARNING: Beware of spoilers contained at 25:00 and beyond. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com

Young Nostalgia decided to take a last minute break over the holidays, but the guys are back this week in full force. Sir Rod Stewart holds a place among the top entertainers of all time. Join Nolan and Ben as they dissect Stewart’s interesting early life and his rise to fame. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Stewart https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-50403561

The Rat Pack was a major influence in the creation of Las Vegas. The town had been steadily growing after the legalization of gambling in 1931, but the Pack and their allure put it on the map. Vegas quickly grew from a nationwide tourist attraction to a worldwide phenomenon. Join the guys as they discuss what created the fabulous Las Vegas. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://www.biography.com/news/the-rat-pack-transformed-las-vegas

History has provided humanity its fair share of failed inventions. The guys of Young Nostalgia enjoy bringing listeners some of the most ridiculous. Join Nolan and Ben as they discuss products such as “Electrified Water.” YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://bit.ly/38g91xc https://bit.ly/2t22OF8

From the beginning of the Korean War to radioactive children’s toys, 1950 was filled with events that defined the decade. Nolan and Ben discuss some of the most influential or otherwise interesting occurrences of the year. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1950.html https://pop-culture.us/Annual/1950.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_U-238_Atomic_Energy_Laboratory

This week’s episode covers a Young Nostalgia favorite! Huey Lewis and the News takes the spotlight for this edition of Then and Now. Few people have lived as rich of a life as Huey Lewis. Join the guys for a deep look into the making of Huey Lewis and the News! YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huey_Lewis http://www.mtv.com/news/1442126/ray-parker-jr-suing-huey-lewis-over-ghostbusters-comment/

A late episode of Young Nostalgia is better than no episode at all! Nolan and Ben take a minute to discuss the extensive world of media streaming. From the early days of Netflix and Hulu to the recent release of Disney+ and Apple TV+, join the guys as they argue over what to watch. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://mediakix.com/blog/cord-cutting-statistics-video-streaming-future/

Better late than never! This week’s edition of Young Nostalgia concludes the October miniseries covering Old Time Radio programs. Saving the best for last, The Shadow takes center stage as the episode’s focus. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shadow#Character_development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7yz74DdUg

On this week of Young Nostalgia, the guys welcome Kyle back to the show. Nolan starts off by taking a New York Minute to describe his recent trip to the Big Apple. To round out the show, the conversation transitions over to the development of cell phones. YoungNostalgiaPod@gmail.com