The Baby Boomer Radio, TV, Movies, Magazines, Music, Comics, Fads, Toys, Fun, and More Show!

Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang
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The Baby Boomer Radio, TV, Movies, Magazines, Music, Comics, Fads, Toys, Fun, and More Show!

Since its inception in 2009, Galaxy Nostalgia Network has posted nearly 300 podcast episodes that feature the nostalgia and memories of growing up as a Baby Boomer. Shows are typically not timely to the dates they were posted...each episode spotlights past memories of music, radio, TV, books, hobbies, pastimes of an era of long ago. Listen to any or all of the shows, as two Baby Boomers and featured guests take a digital time machine back to the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and other times and years that will have listeners reminising happy, sad, and day-to-day life as a Baby Boomer.

  1. OCT 21

    We Remember 45 rpm Records, Sock Hops, and Dance Parties

    Do you remember dance parties, sock hops, juke box music, and spending part of your teenaged life savings at the HiFi store to buy the latest Top 40 singles? Galaxy Good Guy Thomas N. Malone Sr. takes us back to the 1950s, 1960s, and even the 1970s, when our collections of 45 rpm records were among our most prized possessions. With over 1500 in his collection, Thomas shares memories of when kids relied upon 45s and radio as their primary way to listen to favorite tunes. Click here: https://bit.ly/4hi32eI #45records

  2. SEP 5

    "All I Want To Do Is Play The Hits!"

    "All I Want To Do Is Play The Hits!" "Shotgun Tom" Kelly, legendary on-air personality returns to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! Shotgun visits Smitty to share news about his new book, "All I Wanna Do is Play the Hits!" In his new book, which is all about his life and career, Shotgun tells us how the book came into being, talks about the various chapters that cover both the high and low points in his life, and tells us the exciting details of getting into radio in the 1960s, working in television, what he's doing today, plus the various experiences and people he has met over the course of his 50 plus years in broadcasting. Shotgun blends the details of his working career along with his personal life experiences to weave a most engaging chronicle of his life. We also share how you can get your own copy of his book! Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

  3. AUG 7

    TV Network Anniversary Specials of the Late 1970s

    On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty welcomes back pioneering Videophile Ray Glasser to the Show. Ray was on the program a few years ago, and on this return visit, Smitty and Ray recall the anniversary specials of the TV Networks which aired in the mid to late 1970s. In those years, the television networks celebrated their golden and silver anniversaries, by presenting unique and extravagant programs to commemorate these events. The programs focused on the history and origins of the networks which began as radio networks before venturing in television. We look back and compare the historically-rich specials of that time period to the more showy song and dance programs of later anniversaries. The differences in audiences and how people watch television from those days to these modern times are discussed. Additionally, Ray shares memories of those early years of home video recording, and the excitement of being able to record programs for later playback and preservation. Also the superior quality of the Betamax format is discussed by Betaphiles Ray and Smitty. It's a nostalgic look back at those years of television and what we watched as we celebrated those anniversaries. Listen in and join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network! https://bit.ly/BetaMaxHomeRecording

  4. MAR 12

    Car Memories!

    Galaxy Good Guy Tom Dulaney joins us as we remember fad, fun, and muscle cars of the 1960's and 1970s. Tom's expertise sizes up many of that time period's fad cars, like the Chevrolet Vega, AMC Pacer, Volkswagen Beetle, and other memorable compact and economy cars. Our discussion of Pontiac GTOs and big block Chevys and Fords may race across your memories, bringing back the smell of burning tire rubber and twenty-nine cent Hi-Test gasoline. We discuss the evolution of today's electric cars, and remind show listeners that non-gasoline powered vehicles go back to the early 20th century! Who out there recalls the childhood thrill of taking to the road in the family station wagon or large sedan, back in a time of cheap gas and gas guzzlers? Order a burger, fries, and a triple thick milkshake, then hop into your cruiser and join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network https://bit.ly/MuscleCarsFadCars

  5. JAN 24

    Where Will it All Go, When We Go?

    Where will our stuff go when we go? That's a question many of us who have collections or other items have asked ourselves at one time or another. What will happen to our items once we pass away? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look to Galaxy Good Guy, Mike Bryant . As a long-time collector of vintage bottles and other collectible items, Mike has seen instances where the passing of a person who owned jewelry, collectibles, and family heirlooms have ended with either a peaceful settlement or a feud within a family. In many cases, a amicable settlement depended on what preparations and arrangements had been previously made. Mike's insight and experiences over the years sheds light on a topic that can be quite daunting. Fortunately, there are things we can do to minimize misunderstandings or hurt feelings, once we are gone. In addition, we discuss what's hot and what's not as far as present day collectibles. A most enlightening and informative show for everyone, especially those of us who are collectors. Our Retro-Commercials are memorable musical ones for the 1966 Chevrolet, and Mallory Duracell Batteries. Join us on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network! Click here: https://bit.ly/BabyBoomerCollectibles

  6. 12/21/2023

    "A Little Dab'll Do Ya", and Christmastime with Ian Rose

    It's Christmastime here at Galaxy Nostalgia Network! On this program, we remember our friend Ian Rose (pictured), who passed away in 2014. As one of the original Galaxy Guys, Ian joined us at the start of our radio shows and podcasts almost 14 years ago. Today's show is an encore presentation of Program 33, from 2010: Ian and Smitty recall "A Charlie Brown Christmas", while Mike B. remembers "Greasy Kid Stuff": those pomades, tonics and hair care products that were popular with guys in the 1950s-1960s. Additionally, Ian recalls radio station automation, something he witnessed first hand in his early years as a radio broadcaster and traffic reporter. Our Retro-Commercial is a memorable one for Cracker Jack, the candy-coated popcorn snack. Our crew of Galaxy Good Guys and Good Gals wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. We'll be back in 2024 with more golden memories of the Baby Boomer years, here at the multi-award winning Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network. https://bit.ly/3tvZ1iT

  7. 12/02/2023

    Baby Boomer Retirement, As Seen From Author Laura Black: "Climbing Down the Ladder"

    Retirement...It's a topic we have all thought of at one time or another. Whether you are retired or are getting close to retirement, or even if retirement is far off, have you thought about what you will do once your obligation to go to work each day has ended? That's a question we examine on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Joining us is Laura Black, author of "Climbing Down the Ladder, A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy". Laura shares her experience after retirement: How after a very active and successful working career she had to adapt to a new way of life. Laura shares early years, all the way back to childhood, and how she developed her career and moved forward until the time came for retirement and adapting to a new way of life and being OK with it, and not being hard or critical about the past. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3QTYHCe

  8. 10/31/2023

    BREAKFAST IS READY!

    We recall breakfasts of the past on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Breakfast time when we were kids ranged from simple cold cereal with milk we had while getting ready for school, to waffles, pancakes, bacon, and maybe an egg or two on the weekends. Not like today where the morning meal is prepared in the toaster or microwave oven, mid-century breakfasts were prepared from scratch, or frozen items that were limited back then. Other breakfasts from mom or dad, or maybe grandparents were prepared for us as our mouths watered with anticipation. Also were quick or instant breakfast foods such as drinks and wrapped bars that promised the energy equivalent of a full breakfast but usually fell short of a cooked breakfast we might have preferred. Yummy memories of the past as we began our day as kids. Grab a bowl of oatmeal or a plate of scrambled eggs and buttered (not margarine) toast and join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network! https://bit.ly/BabyBoomerBreakfast

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Since its inception in 2009, Galaxy Nostalgia Network has posted nearly 300 podcast episodes that feature the nostalgia and memories of growing up as a Baby Boomer. Shows are typically not timely to the dates they were posted...each episode spotlights past memories of music, radio, TV, books, hobbies, pastimes of an era of long ago. Listen to any or all of the shows, as two Baby Boomers and featured guests take a digital time machine back to the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and other times and years that will have listeners reminising happy, sad, and day-to-day life as a Baby Boomer.

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