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Totally Rad Christmas! Gerry D
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It's a show about the raddest time of year in the baddest decade ever! That's right! We talk all things Christmas in the '80s to the max! Toys, movies, specials, music, books, games, comics, food, fashion, and fads--if it was gnarly during Christmas in the '80s, we got it covered!
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The Little Drummer Boy (w/ Rick Goldschmidt and Anthony Caruso)
What’s up, dudes? It’s Candlemas and the end of the Christmas Cycle, so we have to talk about the Nativity and the visit of the Magi in the Rankin Bass special “The Little Drummer Boy” with R/B Biographer and Historian Rick Goldschmidt and Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast! Orphaned drummer boy Aaron hates humanity, but finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men on the way to Bethlehem. Dancing animals? Yep. Drumming orphan? Of course. Horrendous murder by desert bandits?! Definitely! So grab your drum, paint on your smile, and join the caravan to this episode!
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The Story of Phroomf (w/ Adam Pope)
What's up, dudes? Rudolph, Frosty, Jack Frost, Phroomf. Phroomf? Yes, Adam Pope from Wizards! The Podcast Guide to Comics and The Retro Network is here to talk this obscure 1986 story of an alien pixie who crashes in Santa’s backyard and finds a special place in his suit. Dwarves? Check. Sad sun? Yep. Thistle whistle? Why, of course! So grab your cape, put on your star gloves, and fall from your supernova into this episode!
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Full House pt 1 (w/ Little #1)
What’s up, dudes? Little #1 and I dive into “Full House!” That’s right! It’s the season two episode, ‘Our Very First Christmas Show’ where Stephanie fears Santa won't find her because the Tanners get stuck in an airport in Colorado for Christmas. Vending machine dinner? Check. Kiss under the mistletoe? Have mercy! Boss Hogg Santa? Definitely! So decorate your coat racks, sing “The Girl from Ipanema,” and fly into this episode!
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'80s Christmas Favorites (w/ Saturday Morning Mafia)
What's up, dudes? The Christmas Cycle is almost over, so I've got the fabled Saturday Morning Mafia here to talk all about our favorite '80s Christmas things! From movies to music, TV to toys, we reminisce about all the things from our childhood that gave us the Christmas feels. Newhart? Yep. Christmas Vacation? Of course. Grandma Claus? Wait...what?! So grab your wishbook, turn the tube to Ziggy, and roundhouse kick this episode!
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‘80s Covers of “Silent Night”
What’s up, dudes? Season 3 is almost at an end, but since we’re still in the Christmas Cycle, we’re diving into ‘80s adaptations of “Silent Night!” From Kenny Rogers to Al Green, Boney M to Rainbow Brite, these ‘80s artists made the carol their own with their signature sounds! Julie Andrews? Check. Air Supply? Yep. The Smurfs?! It was the ‘80s after all! So grab your promotional albums, sculpt some clay raisins, and jump into the soothing country and synth sonorities of this episode!
1980 - Silent Night - Johnny Cash
1980 - Silent Night - Starland Vocal Band
1980 - Silent Night - The Yobs
1981 - Silent Night, Holy Night - John Schneider
1981 - Silent Night - Anne Murray
1981 - Stille Nacht/Snow Falls Over the Ground/Hear Ye the Message - Boney M
1982 - Silent Night, Holy Night - Julie Andrews
1982 - Silent Night - Oak Ridge Boys
1983 - Silent Night - Al Green
1983 - Silent Night/Away in a Manger - Raffi
1983 - Silent Night, Holy Night - The Smurfs
1983 - Silent Night - Chet Atkins
1984 - Stille Nacht - Mannheim Steamroller
1984 - Silent Night - John Denver, Aspen Children’s Christmas Choir, Snowmass Dickens Carolers
1984 - Silent Night - Roger Whittaker
1985 - Silent Night - Rainbow Brite & the Color Kids
1987 - Silent Night - Erasure
1987 - Silent Night - Stevie Nicks
1987 - Silent Night - Reba McEntire
1987 - Silent Night - the Judds
1987 - Silent Night - Air Supply
1988 - Silent Night, Jazzy Night - Linda Hornbuckle, Patric Miller
1988 - Silent Night - California Raisins
1988 - Silent Night - Peter Cetera
1988 - Silent Night - Bros
1989 - Silent Night - Michael W Smith
1989 - Silent Night - Ricky van Shelton
1989 - Silent Night - Debby Boone
1989 - Stille Nacht, heilige nacht - The King’s Singers
1989 - Silent Night - Kenny Rogers
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George Thorogood "New Year's Eve Party"
What's up, dudes? It's New Year's Eve, so that means it time to put on George Thorogood's "New Year's Eve Party!" The slide guitarist uses his penchant for boogie woogie rhythms to good use in this uptempo rock and roll jam! Sax? You know it! Gravelly vocals? Of course! Seamless segue into "Auld Lang Syne!" The smoothest! So grab your champagne glasses, toast the New Year, and fall into this episode!
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Customer Reviews
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I love Gerry Davila’s podcast! I was introduced to him by listening to him guest host on another podcast I love ’Tis the Podcast’. I don’t get to catch him live or when it is released, so I miss out my opportunities to comment, but my memories of totally awesome Christmases and holiday seasons are brought to the forefront of my mind. Thank you for your Totally Rad Podcast! <3
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As a Gen Xer (kid in the 80’s, teenager in the early 90’s) this podcast hits every nostalgic sweet spot. Gerry is a delight and it’s obvious he has a real affinity for everything he covers. The guests add a lot of fun insight to the discussions. A few exceptions were the two annoying, drunk ladies on the Who’s the Boss episode and the woman who seemed really bored and disinterested in the NKOTB episodes. I was really looking forward to those episodes, but the cohosts made them unlistenable. Fortunately there have only been a few misses in a string of great episodes.
Episode 160 Newhart!!
I just loved this episode and the guest you had on who is excellent by the way had such a good take on the humor of newhart and all the nuances.Especially when he noted that sometimes the funniest moments are the silent ones which is so true it’s almost uncomfortable and you just laugh!
Also correct is the fact the show flies right under the radar it’s one of the funniest shows ever I don’t even think it makes a top 20 of the greatest comedy shows of all time and it really should it should be in the top 10For the dry humor it’s just so awesome that you guys are recognizing it.
Keep up the great work with the 80s it was a great time to grow up in the shower really is so nostalgic for me and I just love every episode.
Wendy
Colchester CT