Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast

Tom and Bert
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Show about Movies and Music thru the decades for two guys growing up in the 50's and 60's. We discuss our point of view on the impact that movies and music had in our lives and the impact that it had as we traverse thru the decades. From the early years in the 50's with Elvis, Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker we have stories, opinions and conversations about how we experienced the growth of music/movies and how it shaped our views to where we are today.

  1. 4d ago

    MOVIES- OUR GREATEST CHARACTER ACTORS LIST >>PT 1

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tom and Bert review and discuss their Favorite Movie "Character Actors" >> Part 1 So what is a character actor?  A Character Actor is a film or TV performer who specializes in portraying unique, offbeat colorful people in supporting roles. These are the actors/actresses that you may recognize by their faces yet might not know their names BUT you will remember their performances because they may be memorable in a scene or two even more than the leading Men and Ladies. The list spans from the 1930's thru today!! Listen in and hear what favorites of yours may be listed. CHAPTERS: (:30) Intro (2:26) Joe Pesci, Anne Bancroft & Ned Beatty (10:47) Steve Buscemi, James Coburn & Willem Dafoe (18:36) Robert Duvall, Sam Elliot & Morgan Freeman (29:50) Danny Glover, Jeff Goldblum & Gene Hackman (39:10) Madeline Kahn, Boris Karloff & Richard Kiel (44:43)  Christopher Lloyd, Strother Martin & Angela Lansbury (51:16) Vincent Price, Alan Rickman & Sam Rockwell (59:11) Robert Shaw, Tim Robbins & Jane Lynch (66:00) Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken and It's a Wrap! Enjoy the Show! You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well

    MOVIES- OUR GREATEST CHARACTER ACTORS LIST >>PT 1

  2. Aug 11

    SPOTLIGHT SERIES-MUSIC INFLUENCERS--BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS**VILLAGE PEOPLE

    Send us Fan Mail On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades! There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry. Today's Podcast will cover 2 musical influencers. "Blood, Sweat & Tears" (BS&T) with David Clayton Thomas and "Village People" with Victor Willis were two unique and talented groups.  With the powerful vocals lead by Thomas, BS&T is a "Blues, Rock" combination Group with great songs and classically trained musicianship with over 40 Million Records sold worldwide. With the strong and rock solid voice of Willis, Village People had a long career and some of the best selling songs back in the late 1970's which included the Disco era. Also sold over 65 Million Records worldwide! Listen is as we honor Thomas and Willis, whom with their recent passings, deserve their place in music history lore. CHAPTERS: (1:52) INTRO & Here is "Blood, Sweat and Tears" and the Woodstock Festival Days (29:07) David Clayton speaks to the media (Q&A) and why BS&T was a rock star band back in the day (45:15) Here is  the "Village People"  (48:45) Y.M.C.A. - the song that took the world over with 12million records sold, Their leap to stardom during the disco rage,  and  then It's a Wrap! Enjoy the Show! You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well

    SPOTLIGHT SERIES-MUSIC INFLUENCERS--BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS**VILLAGE PEOPLE

  3. Aug 4

    SPECIAL EDITION--"TOYS & GAMES" HALL OF FAME--PT 2

    Send us Fan Mail On this Special Edition Episode Tom and Bert cover and discuss the merits of the National Toys Hall of Fame! This is Part 2 The guys have some strong opinions on the HOF and go through some of their favorites and NOT so favorite Toys & Games that have been inducted. Make sure to check out the December 26th, 2023 show, Toys and Games of the 1960's featuring our lovely spouses. FEATURED CHAPTERS: (4:44) Barbie & Mr. Potato Head (11:05) Etch a Sketch & Monopoly (18:18) Slinky, View Master & Super Soaker (28:00) "Twister" (Johnny Carson Shows impact) & Rubik's Cube (32:42) Army Men & Uno (37:11) Clue & Wiffle Ball (44:00) Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, Operation & Slip 'n Slide (51:00) Cowboys Holster Belt w/Cap Gun , Electric Football, Ouija Board and It's a Wrap!! Enjoy the Show! You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well Edit This Episode Episode is Live Published: Jul. 28, 2026 @12AM Edit Add a Transcript Add Chapter Markers Create a Visual Soundbite Mid-Roll Placements Share Link to Episode Episode Share URLCopy View in website Direct Link to Audio Copy Download MP3 Embed Audio Player

    SPECIAL EDITION--"TOYS & GAMES" HALL OF FAME--PT 2

  4. Jul 28

    SPECIAL EDITION--"TOYS & GAMES" HALL OF FAME--PT 1

    Send us Fan Mail On this Special Edition Episode Tom and Bert cover and discuss the merits of the National Toys Hall of Fame! The guys have some strong opinions on the HOF and go through some of their favorites and NOT so favorite Toys & Games that have been inducted. Make sure to check out the December 26th, 2023 show, Toys and Games of the 1960's featuring our lovely spouses. CHAPTERS: (:30) Intro and The Selection Criteria for induction into the Toy HOF (9:29) Here is the list..... Baseball Cards, The Spinning Top and "Sand"! (20:47) The Corn Popper and The Cabbage Patch Kids craze (33:40) The Dollhouse, Nintendo Game Boy and Hot Wheels  (38:11) The Teddy Bear, Scrabble and Big Wheel! (49:13) Easy Bake Oven, Duncan Yo-Yo and  The Bicycle (61:47) Jack in the Box, Jacks, Silly Putty, Roller Skates and It's a Wrap!! Enjoy the Show! You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well

    SPECIAL EDITION--"TOYS & GAMES" HALL OF FAME--PT 1

  5. Jul 21

    SPOTLIGHT SERIES-MUSIC INFLUENCERS- "BRILL BUILDING" *NEIL SEDAKA & NEIL DIAMOND*

    Send us Fan Mail On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades! There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry. Today's Podcast will cover 2 musical influencers. Back in the 1950's and early 1960's when Rock and Roll was just in its infancy there was a famous NYC location that housed some of the best up and coming talent in the Music Industry. These people were songwriters, publishers, arrangers, producers and Record Label A&R personnel along with aspiring artists. The location off Broadway in Manhattan was called The "Brill Building" and featured many music legends in the making.  On today's Podcast we introduce you to 2 of the best ever singer songwriters of all time........Welcome Neil Sedaka & Neil Diamond! Sedaka & Diamond  were accomplished writers at the time and they were responsible for countless Pop hits that made many an artist music stars.  Listen in as we cover and discuss these "Brill Building" geniuses and their impact on the Music Business as singer songwriters with HOF Careers in Writing and Performing. CHAPTERS: (1:52) We discuss some of the most noteworthy "Brill Building" written songs  (23:12) Here is Neil Sedaka!!  ---with 500 songs and 40 Million of his Records  sold that he wrote and co-wrote and his fantastic award winning solo artist career, Sedaka blazed a trail in the Music Biz for almost 6 decades, here is his story (37:50) Here is Neil Diamond!! ---with numerous songwriting credits and a jam packed  5+ decades career as a top performing Solo Artist with 38 Top 40 hits and 16 Top 10 Albums with over 130 Million Records Sold worldwide...here is his story and then it's a wrap! Enjoy the Show! You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well

    SPOTLIGHT SERIES-MUSIC INFLUENCERS- "BRILL BUILDING" *NEIL SEDAKA & NEIL DIAMOND*

  6. Jul 14

    SPOTLIGHT SERIES- MUSIC INFLUENCERS- "BRILL BUILDING" **CAROLE KING** PT 1

    Send us Fan Mail On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades! There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry. Today's Podcast will cover another musical influencer. Back in the 1950's and early 1960's when Rock and Roll was just in its infancy there was a famous NYC location that housed some of the best up and coming talent in the Music Industry. These people were songwriters, publishers, arrangers, producers and Record Label A&R personnel along with aspiring artists. The location off Broadway in Manhattan was called The "Brill Building" and featured many music legends in the making.  On today's Podcast we introduce you to one of the best ever singer songwriters of all time........Welcome Carole King! Carole was an accomplished writer along with Gerry Goffin her partner and spouse at the time and they were responsible for countless Pop hits that made many a Music Star.  Listen in as we cover and discuss the "Brill Building" denizens and their impact then move on to Carole King and her outstanding solo artist career.  CHAPTERS: (1:36)Intro and the History of the Brill Building Team (17:40) List of the many hits that came from this songwriting machine! (21:03)The Story of "The Drifters" classic hit "Save the Last Dance for Me" featuring Ben E King on lead and written by the great Doc Pomus (26:02) Introducing Carole King and her amazing career accomplishments and then it's a wrap! Enjoy the Show! You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well

    SPOTLIGHT SERIES- MUSIC INFLUENCERS- "BRILL BUILDING" **CAROLE KING** PT 1

  7. Jul 7

    SPECIAL EDITION***AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION***PATRIOTIC SONGS PART 2

    Send us Fan Mail On this Podcast Tom and Bert celebrate AMERICA 250 with this 4th of July 2026, Independence Day Special! This is PART 2. In Celebration of our Great Nations 250th "Birthday" we bring you another list of some of our most famous Patriotic Songs. We cover and discuss some of the best songs that make us proud to be Americans and we cover their uniqueness.  We spend the final 20 minutes of the show covering and discussing the iconic Kate Smith and her rendition of "America's Song" , "God Bless America" and the story behind her "cancel culture" experience.  Thankfully for her she had long passed away BEFORE the "Woke" came at her but her family had to endure the pain of the racist accusations by throwing out a FALSE Narrative that was totally debunked. Shame on them! Listen in and Enjoy the Show! You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.

    SPECIAL EDITION***AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION***PATRIOTIC SONGS PART 2

  8. Jun 30

    SPECIAL EDITION***AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION***PATRIOTIC SONGS PART 1

    Send us Fan Mail On this Podcast Tom and Bert celebrate AMERICA 250 with this 4th of July 2026, Independence Day Special! This is PART 1 of 2. In Celebration of our Great Nations 250th "Birthday" we bring you a list of some of our most famous Patriotic Songs. We cover and discuss some of the best songs that make us proud to be Americans and we cover their uniqueness.  So many genres from March's , Ballads, Pop, Country, Soul..... hits spanning from the early 1900's up through the 2020's. We cover the MUSIC that makes our Nation and our Freedom and Independence so special! From Lee Greenwood to Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Whitney Houston, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Marvin Gaye, Toby Keith, Kid Rock Roy M Cohan and John Phillip Souza and countless others we discuss them all! Listen in and Enjoy the Show! You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.

    SPECIAL EDITION***AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION***PATRIOTIC SONGS PART 1
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Show about Movies and Music thru the decades for two guys growing up in the 50's and 60's. We discuss our point of view on the impact that movies and music had in our lives and the impact that it had as we traverse thru the decades. From the early years in the 50's with Elvis, Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker we have stories, opinions and conversations about how we experienced the growth of music/movies and how it shaped our views to where we are today.

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