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GenX stories from the 1980's Oklahoma suburbs. 

  1. When Sitcoms Got All Preachy (Part II)

    16H AGO

    When Sitcoms Got All Preachy (Part II)

    Send us Fan Mail Well, Scott calls Charlotte Rae "Martha" knowing full well that Martha Raye was Mel's mom on Alice.  But on part II of the Free Nights and Weekends Podcast, Scott and co-host, Jason power through it and dive deeper into… the “very special episode.” You remember them. One week you’re watching jokes and laugh tracks… the next, someone’s getting hooked on pills, kidnapped by a bike shop owner, or learning a hard lesson about peer pressure while the studio audience sits in stunned silence. From Diff'rent Strokes to Family Ties, sitcoms of the 1980s would occasionally slam on the brakes and deliver a moral message with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer wrapped in a hug. We’re diving into:  The sudden tonal whiplash that turned comedy into cautionary tales  The episodes that definitely went too far  The actors who went from punchlines to Emmy bait overnight  And why these episodes stuck with an entire generation like emotional gum under a school desk And you'll probably learn a Very Important Lesson™. So grab your after-shower snack, sit a little closer to the TV with the family, and prepare yourself… This is a very special episode… about very special episodes. Show Sponsor Don't Just Let Memories Live In On FNAW Digitize them with The Digitize Center  Free Nights and Weekends on Facebook Our Website Original music provided by a few of the gentlemen of Supernal Endgame

    28 min
  2. When Sitcoms Got All Preachy

    17H AGO

    When Sitcoms Got All Preachy

    Send us Fan Mail This week on the Free Nights and Weekends Podcast, Scott and co-host, Jason crack open one of the strangest traditions in television history… the “very special episode.” You remember them. One week you’re watching jokes and laugh tracks… the next, someone’s getting hooked on pills, kidnapped by a bike shop owner, or learning a hard lesson about peer pressure while the studio audience sits in stunned silence. From Diff'rent Strokes to Family Ties, sitcoms of the 1980s would occasionally slam on the brakes and deliver a moral message with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer wrapped in a hug. We’re diving into:  The sudden tonal whiplash that turned comedy into cautionary tales  The episodes that definitely went too far  The actors who went from punchlines to Emmy bait overnight  And why these episodes stuck with an entire generation like emotional gum under a school desk And you'll probably learn a Very Important Lesson™. So grab your after-shower snack, sit a little closer to the TV with the family, and prepare yourself… This is a very special episode… about very special episodes. Free Nights and Weekends on Facebook Our Website Original music provided by a few of the gentlemen of Supernal Endgame

    22 min
  3. Life Moves Pretty Fast: Remembering Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

    APR 24

    Life Moves Pretty Fast: Remembering Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

    Send us Fan Mail From the perfectly executed fake sick day to a citywide parade takeover, Ferris didn’t just skip school… he rewrote the rules. But beneath the sunglasses and smooth-talking confidence is the real story: Cameron, a borrowed Ferrari, and a day that was never going to end quietly. We break down:  The most elaborate “I’m sick” performance ever committed to film  Why Cameron Frye is the main character  The Ferrari heard ’round the world (and why we all knew it was doomed)  Principal Rooney’s slow, beautiful unraveling  And why this movie still hits decades later Whether you wanted to be Ferris, needed a friend like Ferris, or were more of a Cameron watching it all go off the rails… this one’s for you. Because life moves pretty fast. And apparently, if you believe in yourself enough… you can skip school, hijack a parade, destroy a luxury vehicle, and still make it home before your parents notice. Show Sponsor Don't Just Let Memories Live In On FNAW Digitize them with The Digitize Center  Free Nights and Weekends on Facebook Our Website Original music provided by a few of the gentlemen of Supernal Endgame

    29 min
  4. Be Kind, Rewind: VCR Memories, Video Stores & 80s Movie Nights

    APR 17

    Be Kind, Rewind: VCR Memories, Video Stores & 80s Movie Nights

    Send us Fan Mail Before streaming, before DVR… there was the VCR. In this episode of Free Nights and Weekends, Scott and Jason dive into the golden age of VHS—when families dropped $800 on a machine nobody knew how to program, video store shelves were packed with questionable titles, and “Be Kind, Rewind” wasn’t optional. From mall purchases in OKC to the chaos of early video rental shops, this episode tells the story of the moments that made movie night feel like an event.  Show Sponsor Don't Just Let Memories Live In On FNAW Digitize them with The Digitize Center  Free Nights and Weekends on Facebook Our Website Original music provided by a few of the gentlemen of Supernal Endgame

    45 min
  5. The Amityville Bore: Bored Again

    APR 10

    The Amityville Bore: Bored Again

    Send us Fan Mail Remember the movie that freaked out a generation? We thought we did too. This week, Scott and Marc revisit The Amityville Horror. While it’s not a technically “great” movie, it’s not technically scary or entertaining either. What a mess.  Editor note: Too many zeros were remembered on the price of the house. It sold for $80k. Oops.  Special thanks to Dan Adams at EXP Realty This guy knows his stuff and the area.  Info below   EXP Realty danadamsteam.com (516) 729-8288 Show Sponsor Don't Just Let Memories Live In On FNAW Digitize them with The Digitize Center  Free Nights and Weekends on Facebook Our Website Original music provided by a few of the gentlemen of Supernal Endgame

    32 min
  6. That’s Not What “You Gotta Take Your Shot” Means, Junior

    APR 3

    That’s Not What “You Gotta Take Your Shot” Means, Junior

    Send us Fan Mail What do you get when you mix Jodie Foster, a presidential assassination attempt, a TV show that won’t go away, and a weird attempt at pitching woo? This week on Free Nights and Weekends, we rewind to one of the strangest cultural collisions of the 1980s — the obsession that drove John Hinckley Jr. to attempt to assassinate Ronald Reagan… all in a misguided attempt to impress a movie star. We break down: The bizarre connection between Taxi Driver and real-world violence How celebrity culture worked before the internet (and how it warped differently) The ripple effects of the shooting, including changes in security and the rise of gun control debatesShow Sponsor Don't Just Let Memories Live In On FNAW Digitize them with The Digitize Center  Free Nights and Weekends on Facebook Our Website Original music provided by a few of the gentlemen of Supernal Endgame

    38 min
  7. Vinyl’s Billion-Dollar Comeback | Why We Miss the Hassle

    MAR 27

    Vinyl’s Billion-Dollar Comeback | Why We Miss the Hassle

    Send us Fan Mail Vinyl records are back… and somehow worth a billion dollars again. In this episode of Free Nights and Weekends, we drop the needle on the surprising comeback of vinyl—now officially a billion-dollar industry for the first time since 1983—and ask a bigger question: what did we actually miss? Scott and Marc rewind to the ritual of listening to albums in the 70s and 80s—studying liner notes, flipping sides, and sitting still long enough for music to mean something. Then they fast-forward through cassettes, CDs, Napster, and streaming… all the way to today, where convenience gave us everything, but maybe took something with it. Plus, we asked musicians and music lovers one simple question:  If you could only keep one album on vinyl… what would it be? The answers are personal, passionate, and occasionally surprising. This episode is less about sound quality… and more about the feeling of being there. 🎧 So grab a seat, don’t bump the table, and let Side A play. Free Nights and Weekends on Facebook Our Website Original music provided by a few of the gentlemen of Supernal Endgame

    41 min
  8. Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! 80's Local Commercial Greatness!

    MAR 20

    Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! 80's Local Commercial Greatness!

    Send us Fan Mail Before influencers, before polished ad campaigns… there were local commercials.  Loud. Weird. Unhinged. This week on Free Nights and Weekends, we’re diving headfirst into the glorious, low-budget chaos of hometown TV ads from the 80s and early 90s. The kind shot on VHS, edited on equipment held together by hope, and powered by one man screaming about financing options. We’re talking: Used car dealers who promised the impossibleFurniture stores that somehow felt like emergency situationsLow-rent special effects that made everything look slightly hauntedAnd those unforgettable catchphrases burned into your brain foreverIf you grew up watching Sunday UHF monster movies, you didn’t just get a dude in a giant rubber lizard suit… you got yelled at by a chick named Soundtrack about a clearance event. And honestly? That Linda chick had range. Free Nights and Weekends on Facebook Our Website Original music provided by a few of the gentlemen of Supernal Endgame

    34 min
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GenX stories from the 1980's Oklahoma suburbs. 

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  • Creator
    Scott
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
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