In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast

Christopher Setterlund
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Attention lovers of nostalgia! The buffet is now open! The In My Footsteps Podcast fills you up with a heaping helping of Gen-X nostalgia. Covering the 1960s through the 1990s the show is sure to fill your plate with fond memories. Music. Movies. Television. Pop Culture. Oddities and rarities. Forgotten gems pulled straight from your childhood. There is so much to enjoy. New England author Christopher Setterlund hosts the show. The best part? You can binge all you want and never need an antacid. Bell bottoms, Members Only jackets, torn jeans, and poofy hair are all welcome. Come as you are and enjoy a buffet of topics you'll love to reminisce about.

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 266: Charles Manson & The Beach Boys, D.B. Cooper, 1960s Urban Legends, the Real 'Candy Man'(10-28-2026)

    Send us Fan Mail The unsettling connection between Charles Manson and the Beach Boys. The infamous skyjacking of D.B. Cooper. Some well-known 1960s urban legends. Episode 266 puts a wrap on Spooky Season with a chilling dose of GenX nostalgia. How did one of the most beloved American bands of the 1960s become connected to one of the most infamous 20th-century names? The story of Charles Manson and The Beach Boys is one of fame-seeking, the counterculture world of Southern California, and what happens when evil is denied what it truly wants. We go through the details in a creepy deep dive. It is a story so shrouded in mystery that the name of the perpetrator isn't even correct. In 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper hijacked an airplane, got his ransom, and parachuted into the desolate, stormy night in the Pacific Northwest. What happened to the man who became better known as D.B. Cooper? Why has this case been so difficult to solve even 55 years later? Some spooky tales are built to last. In this week's Top 5, we look at some well-known 1960s urban legends. A few of these might sound familiar, as they have been told for generations after. How many of them have you heard of? There is a terrifying new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the awful poisoning murder of his son by the real-life 'Candy Man' Ronald O'Bryan. To support me and the show, become a member on Patreon.  Or you can support my work and Buy Me A Coffee! Helpful Links from this Episode Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comEmma's Musings - SubstackDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityKingfisher Hotels Cape CodChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyThe Babysitter - Liza RodmanListen to Episode 265 here We're Obsessed With YouJoin Emily & Kyle as they dive into their favorite personalities's current hyper-fixationsListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    Episode 266: Charles Manson & The Beach Boys, D.B. Cooper, 1960s Urban Legends, the Real 'Candy Man'(10-28-2026)

  2. Oct 25 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Cape Cod True Crime - Interview with Author Liza Rodman and Filmmaker Frank Durant(10-25-2026)

    Send us Fan Mail Order Liza Rodman's book The Babysitter Order Frank Durant's film The Lady of the Dunes Cape Cod is a vacation destination. It is filled with pristine beaches, quaint shops, and ample opportunities to make beautiful memories. But just off the beaten path, Cape Cod has seen its fair share of darkness. Author Liza Rodman and filmmaker Frank Durant are familiar with both the beauty and the darkness of Cape Cod. In this special bonus episode of the podcast, I sit down and talk to them about their experiences. Liza has a unique story in that, as a child, her friendly and kind babysitter was also a serial killer. At 10 years old, she was being watched over by Tony Costa. He was sentenced to life in prison in 1970 for two ghastly murders, with the potential number of victims being anywhere from four to eight. She shares some stories but it is highly recommended to read The Babysitter book for the full account. Frank has been working for years, chronicling some of Cape Cod's most enduring true crime stories. His Lady of the Dunes documentary helped to open doors and light a fire under law enforcement to solve the case. Ruth Marie Terry very likely would still be unknown if not for that film. Now Frank is turning his attention to Sydney Monzon, an alleged victim of Tony Costa. Much like with Ruth Marie, Frank wants to give Sydney her name back. He wants her to be remembered as a person more than a victim. We discuss all of those names and stories, how these crimes impact the appearance of Cape Cod, and much more in this long-form interview. To support me and the show, become a member on Patreon.  Or you can support my work and Buy Me A Coffee! Helpful Links from this Episode Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comEmma's Musings - SubstackDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityKingfisher Hotels Cape CodChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyListen to Episode 265 here We're Obsessed With YouJoin Emily & Kyle as they dive into their favorite personalities's current hyper-fixationsListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    BONUS: Cape Cod True Crime - Interview with Author Liza Rodman and Filmmaker Frank Durant(10-25-2026)

  3. Oct 21

    Episode 265: The Many Halloween Movie Timelines, What Was Ong's Hat?, Best 2000s Horror Movies(10-21-2026

    Send us Fan Mail The many confusing timelines of the Halloween franchise. The story behind an early internet mystery. Some of the best horror movies from the 2000s. Episode 265 continues down the horrifying path of spooky season with a fresh batch of GenX nostalgia. We start by going through a maze. That maze consists of the many confusing timelines of the beloved Halloween movie franchise. It all begins with the classic original, then it goes in all different directions. The question is, why are there so many? I might not be able to answer that, but I can try to lead you through them as best I can. Ong's Hat was one of the early Internet mysteries. It was based enough in reality that it gained traction as a potential conspiracy theory story. However, the creators hadn't anticipated that the spark of reality caused an inferno that they could not put out. I will share the entire story of Ong's Hat, a fascinating and spooky early internet rabbit hole. Get ready to binge. This week's Top 5 features some of the best horror movies from the 2000s.  Low-budget classics, paranormal, suspense, and yes, lots of gore; it's all represented here. There is also a brand-new This Week in History and Time Capsule looking at the publication of J.R.R. Tolkein's finally of The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King. To support me and the show, become a member on Patreon.  Or you can support my work and Buy Me A Coffee! Helpful Links from this Episode Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comEmma's Musings - SubstackDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityKingfisher Hotels Cape CodChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyLiza Rodman - The BabysitterListen to Episode 264 here We're Obsessed With YouJoin Emily & Kyle as they dive into their favorite personalities's current hyper-fixationsListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    Episode 265: The Many Halloween Movie Timelines, What Was Ong's Hat?, Best 2000s Horror Movies(10-21-2026

  4. Oct 14

    Episode 264: The Evil Dead Turns 45, Insane Stories of Action Park, Best Low-Budget Horror Movies(10-14-2026)

    Send us Fan Mail The anniversary of an influential horror film. Some unbelievable stories from an unbelievable amusement park. The best horror movies made for little money. Episode 264 kicks off Spooky Season proper with some haunting GenX nostalgia. It starts with the story of Action Park, an amusement and water park where coming out unscathed was a bonus. For decades, visitors entered the grounds in New Jersey looking for a fun day creating memories. Some got what they paid for, while many left with injuries, and some even lost their lives, earning it nicknames like Traction Park. How was this park allowed to stay open?  45 years ago a group of friends with little money but a lot of talent and drive created a horror film that changed the industry. The Evil Dead lacked a big budget but made up for it in story, creativity, and gore by the bucket. We look back at how the film came to be, why it was so popular, and its legacy and influence.  Not every movie can have tens of millions of dollars at its disposal. Some films have to make do with a far smaller budget. In this week's Top 5, we look at some of the best low-budget horror movies. These were made for less than one million dollars (at the time).  There is also a brand-new This Week in History and Time Capsule looking at the life and career of animator Mike Judge, creator of Beavis & Butthead and King of the Hill. To support me and the show, become a member on Patreon.  Or you can support my work and Buy Me A Coffee! Helpful Links from this Episode Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comEmma's Musings - SubstackDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityKingfisher Hotels Cape CodChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyClass Action Park.comListen to Episode 263 here We're Obsessed With YouJoin Emily & Kyle as they dive into their favorite personalities's current hyper-fixationsListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    Episode 264: The Evil Dead Turns 45, Insane Stories of Action Park, Best Low-Budget Horror Movies(10-14-2026)

  5. Oct 7

    Episode 263: Super Mario Bros. 2 & 3, Saturday Night Live, Famous Backup Singers On Famous Songs(10-7-2026)

    Send us Fan Mail A pair of beloved Super Mario Bros. sequels. The premiere of Saturday Night Live. Some famous people singing backup on other famous songs.  Episode 263 kicks off the month of October with a lot of fun GenX nostalgia and pop culture. We begin with a double dose of video game classics. Super Mario Bros. 2 and 3 are so connected that it felt wrong to not talk about both. One was experimental while the other became one of the best-selling games ever for the NES. Both of them were highly influential on games that came after. Get ready for a speedrun through the world of Mario. Saturday Night Live should not have succeeded the way it did. Unknown comedians, unknown writers, creating a show seen as filler for what were reruns of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. Yet, more than five decades later, the show is looked at as the launch pad of dozens of famous stars and is one of the most important television shows ever. We will look at how it all began. In an oddly specific Top 5, we will look at famous singers who also sang backup on other famous songs. Some of these are common knowledge, but others you might not have heard about. Get ready to create a new Spotify playlist. There is also a brand-new This Week in History and Time Capsule looking back at the Broadway debut of the musical Cats. To support me and the show, become a member on Patreon.  Or you can support my work and Buy Me A Coffee! Helpful Links from this Episode Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comEmma's Musings - SubstackDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityKingfisher Hotels Cape CodChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyListen to Episode 262 here We're Obsessed With YouJoin Emily & Kyle as they dive into their favorite personalities's current hyper-fixationsListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    Episode 263: Super Mario Bros. 2 & 3, Saturday Night Live, Famous Backup Singers On Famous Songs(10-7-2026)

  6. Sep 30

    Episode 262: Nickelodeon's Double Dare, Worst After School Specials, Weird 1980s PC Games(9-30-2026)

    Send us Fan Mail Celebrating 40 years of Double Dare. Some of the worst after-school specials ever. A collection of weird and wild 1980s PC games. Episode 262 ends the month of September with all shades of GenX nostalgia and pop culture. On your mark, get set, go! The show sprints from the start with a look back forty years at the debut of Nickelodeon's sloppy fun game show Double Dare. Every 80s kid who watched the show either wanted to be on it or wanted to find ways to replicate it in our own lives. Slime, physical challenges, flags, and loads of memories are here. ABC's After School Specials were a big part of the lives of 70s and 80s kids. It's where we learned about how to deal with bullying, drugs, peer pressure, and more. On this week's show, we will go to the bottom of the barrel to find some of the worst episodes from the beloved series. This includes a future A-list actor diving out of a window. Not every video game can change the industry. For every Oregon Trail that defined the 1980s, there were also plenty of weird and just plain terrible PC games. This week we look at the Top 5 weird PC games from the 1980s, including one based on a C-level one-hit wonder band.  This week, we also have a brand-new This Week in History and Time Capsule looking back at the debut of the Ford Model T. To support me and the show, become a member on Patreon.  Or you can support my work and Buy Me A Coffee! Helpful Links from this Episode Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityKingfisher Hotels Cape CodChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyRetro Games.czListen to Episode 261 here We're Obsessed With YouJoin Emily & Kyle as they dive into their favorite personalities's current hyper-fixationsListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    Episode 262: Nickelodeon's Double Dare, Worst After School Specials, Weird 1980s PC Games(9-30-2026)

  7. Sep 23

    Episode 261: Pee-Wee's Playhouse Turns 40, Famous Fictional Bands, The US Festival(9-23-2026)

    Send us Fan Mail The simultaneous success and failure of the US Festival. Pee-Wee's Playhouse hits the Big 4-0. Some famous fictional bands. Episode 261 welcomes fall with a show featuring varying shades of GenX nostalgia. It all begins with what could have been the next big evolution in music festivals. The US Festival had some of the biggest names in music and technology in the early 1980s. In many ways it was a resounding success, but financially it was an abject failure. What happened? We will look into the whole story. This week's secret word is forty, as in forty years. Pee-Wee's Playhouse entertained and, yes, educated 1980s kids. From the mind of Paul Reubens, this mashup of many different types of entertainment took Saturdays in the 80s by storm. We celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pee-Wee's Playhouse this week. The Top 5 is real, but none of the musical acts featured in it are. We are going to look at some of the most famous fictional bands ever. Fun fact: three of these bands scored number one hits. This week, we also have a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at when the fictional cartoon band The Archies scored a #1 hit song. To support me and the show, become a member on Patreon.  Or you can support my work and Buy Me A Coffee! Helpful Links from this Episode Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityKingfisher Hotels Cape CodChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyPee-Wee ParkListen to Episode 260 here We're Obsessed With YouJoin Emily & Kyle as they dive into their favorite personalities's current hyper-fixationsListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    Episode 261: Pee-Wee's Playhouse Turns 40, Famous Fictional Bands, The US Festival(9-23-2026)

  8. Sep 16

    Episode 260: The Muppet Show, 1970s Music Fails, A Bus That Acts Like A Dog?, 2Pac(9-16-2026)

    Send us Fan Mail The debut of The Muppet Show. Some of the music fails of the 1970s. A school bus that acts like a dog? Summer is ending, but the Gen-X nostalgia continues with Episode 260. We start off with a look back to the debut of the original Muppet Show, which occurred 50 years ago this month. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and so many more classic characters burst onto television sets and became cultural icons. This segment gives an overview and is only the beginning of the Muppet content. A school bus that acts like a dog? What sort of acid trip created that idea? Who knows. What we do know is that this is the main plot behind the odd 1970s educational short film The Big Yellow Fellow. We will review this insanity and see if there are any valuable lessons to be learned.  The 1970s had some amazing music. From Led Zeppelin to Pink Floyd, all four Beatles' solo work, and more. This week's Top 5 will have none of them. Instead, we will look at some of the biggest musical fails of the 1970s. Lots of bad music and bad choices abound. There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the life and career of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur 30 years after his death. To support me and the show, become a member on Patreon.  Or you can support my work and Buy Me A Coffee! Helpful Links from this Episode Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityKingfisher Hotels Cape CodChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on Etsy9/11 25 Years LaterListen to Mixtape #5 here We're Obsessed With YouJoin Emily & Kyle as they dive into their favorite personalities's current hyper-fixationsListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    Episode 260: The Muppet Show, 1970s Music Fails, A Bus That Acts Like A Dog?, 2Pac(9-16-2026)
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Attention lovers of nostalgia! The buffet is now open! The In My Footsteps Podcast fills you up with a heaping helping of Gen-X nostalgia. Covering the 1960s through the 1990s the show is sure to fill your plate with fond memories. Music. Movies. Television. Pop Culture. Oddities and rarities. Forgotten gems pulled straight from your childhood. There is so much to enjoy. New England author Christopher Setterlund hosts the show. The best part? You can binge all you want and never need an antacid. Bell bottoms, Members Only jackets, torn jeans, and poofy hair are all welcome. Come as you are and enjoy a buffet of topics you'll love to reminisce about.

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