Living In The 60’s
Storytelling Podcasts
Join us for a fun look back at what life was like back in the 60’s! We will be talking about the changes in technology (black & white to color TV’s), games of the 60’s, lifestyle in the 60’s, TV shows of the 60’s, Music & local bands of the 60’s and more. We look forward to your suggestions and memories of the 60’s so contact us at: livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com
Location:
United States
Genres:
Storytelling Podcasts
Description:
Join us for a fun look back at what life was like back in the 60’s! We will be talking about the changes in technology (black & white to color TV’s), games of the 60’s, lifestyle in the 60’s, TV shows of the 60’s, Music & local bands of the 60’s and more. We look forward to your suggestions and memories of the 60’s so contact us at: livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com
Language:
English
Contact:
7636148246
Website:
https://Chholgrimson.podbean.com
Episodes
Memories from listeners Season 3
5/31/2024
A runaway snowmobile and homemade electric hot dog cooker are a few of the great memories our listeners share in this last episode of Season 3. We think you will get a few laughs listening to this one!
Duration:00:24:16
Bobby Vee's son Tommy Interview
5/24/2024
Teen idol Bobby Vee's son Tommy provides stories of what life was like being the son of a teen idol and then playing in Bobby's band for many years. He shares many behind the music stories including one of a band member from Hibbing, Minnesota, who left the group and has had a pretty good music career of his own. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you like it, send us an email at livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com.
Duration:00:30:11
Part Time Jobs in the 60's
5/17/2024
We all needed extra spending money so most of us had part time jobs and summer jobs to keep us in pizza money. Tom and Craig share some interesting jobs they had along with some of the jobs our listeners had back in the 60's.
Duration:00:18:24
The Fabulous 50’s- Season 3
5/10/2024
Tom & Craig jump back into the time machine to take a look at the Fabulous 50's. The music, TV shows, school life, and other fun memories.
Duration:00:12:00
Slang of the 60’s - Season 3
5/3/2024
We developed a second language in the 60's with terms that still exist today. Tom and Craig have fun going through the popular slang words we used back in the 60's.
Duration:00:09:14
Holidays In The 60’s - Season 3
4/19/2024
Holiday memories abound in this episode with Tom & Craig. Nothing says Christmas time like Lutefisk, Jello with miracle whip on top & graded carrots, and fine China on the table. We hope this episode brings back some good memories for you!
Duration:00:16:35
Dangerous Things We Did Back in the 60’s - Season 3
4/5/2024
Tom and Craig talk about some of things we did back in the 60's that would be considered dangerous by today's standards. Little did we know we were living on the edge back in the good old days!
Duration:00:16:05
Vacations in the 60’s - Season 3
3/22/2024
Remember piling into the car for the family vacation? Like many of us, you stayed in motels, pitched a tent and camped your way across the country, drove a van cross country to the Grand Canyon or maybe you took the Shasta trailer on your memorable vacations. In this episode, Tom and Craig step back into the time machine to remember those great vacations we took back in the 60's!
Duration:00:33:40
Candies of the 60’s - Season 3
3/8/2024
This is one of our "sweetest" episodes! Tom and Craig talk about all the great candies we had back in the 60's. By the time we are done, you may have a stomach ache.
Duration:00:15:55
Dangerous Toys We Played With In The 60’s - Season3
2/23/2024
Remember those wonderful toys and play things we interacted with back in the 60's? Times have changed so Tom and Craig talk about how some of those toys were maybe not so safe.
Duration:00:14:52
The Cost Of Things In The 60’s - Season 3
2/12/2024
A lot has changed since the wonderful decade of the 60's include the cost of items we still buy today. In this episode, Tom & Craig will take a look back at what prices we paid for our favorite things.
Duration:00:16:57
Mainstreet in America in the 60's
2/2/2024
Join us for a walk down main street in the 60's as we remember the banks, the grocery stores, the gas stations, and other places that made up main street. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane.
Duration:00:16:05
Mainstreet America in the 60's
2/2/2024
Take a walk with Tom & Craig as they stroll down mainstreet America back in the 60's. Grocery stores, banks, and popular gas stations back then are some of the memories. We hope you enjoy this episode.
Duration:00:16:03
Memories From Listeners - Season 2
5/31/2023
In this last episode of Season 2 of Living In The 60's, our listeners suggested subjects to discuss such as our favorite episodes of Leave It To Beaver, memories of what summers were like when we were 10 years old, and other great memories. Join Tom and Craig as they take you on a fun trip down memory lane in this episode.
Duration:00:22:35
Movies of the 60’s - Season 2
5/26/2023
The 60's brought us many memorable movies such as West Side Story, How The West Was Won, To Kill A Mockingbird, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, and John Waynes Academy Award winning performance in True Grit. Tom and Craig review the memorable movies of the 60's in this podcast. Enjoy!
Duration:00:24:30
Pro Sports Comes to Minnesota - Season 2
5/19/2023
The 60's brought the Twins, Vikings, Northstars, and the Minnesota Muskies to the state of Minnesota. Join Tom and Craig as they talk about those early years of pro sports coming to Minnesota.
Duration:00:21:17
The Vietnam War - Season 2
5/12/2023
Tom and Craig take a brief look at the Vietnam War which was prevelant during the 60's. We also discuss the draft and what numbers we got back in 1969. We hope you enjoy this episode.
Duration:00:11:38
Surfin Bird / The Trashmen - Season 2
4/28/2023
On November 13, 1963, a local group, The Trashmen, were introduced to the nation with their big hit Surfin Bird. In this episode, Tony Andreason, one of the original members of the Trashmen shares the story of how the Trashmen got their name, how the song Surfin Bird was created, and what it was like to go from Garage Band to International stars. It is a great story and we hope you enjoy this episode of Living In The 60's!
Duration:00:39:38
One Hit Wonders 1969 - Season 2
4/14/2023
The year 1969 had some interesting bands and songs that made the list of One Hit Wonders. Tom and Craig have a good time reviewing some of these songs, so join us to see if you remember some of these One Hit Wonders.
Duration:00:15:39
The British Invasion - Season 2
3/31/2023
The music scene in the 60's was impacted with what was called The British Invasion thanks to groups like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Hermans Hermits and others. Tom and Craig remember some of the groups and their great songs.
Duration:00:09:19