Dad's Attic Willa Leannah

The truth behind the Dad's Attic legend of us never saying 'um'.

Dear listeners, a name change may be in our future; you may come to know the show as Grandpa's Attic from here on out! With the new little Alfred Hitchcock look-alike on the way, we conclude this season with a healthy talk on many musical musings, specifically touching on the works of Keef Hartley, Cat Stevens, and Fleetwood Mac, among others. As usual, we can't help but mention some favorite old time radio shows, books we're reading, and movies we've got on repeat. We have loved sharing with you the past few seasons and we hope to meet you on the airwaves once again in the future!

In this episode our two crusaders of quondam culture prattle on about the likes of Sinatra, Little Richard, the band 'Bread', and so much more. Join us for a discussion on viewpoints changing over time, for better or for worse! Just don't 'touch that dial' and change this episode out for one of those 'blech' new fangled podcasts that revolve around 'gasp!' modern topics! Heavenly days! ( Hey, this episode isn't about Fibber Mc Gee and Molly! Stupid dog!)

I know, I know what you must think, that Willa and Dad are little finks for not uploading an episode link for weeks on end...it really stinks! But here you go, before you blink, we've got it all but the kitchen sink. No really, today we get back to business discussing Lennon's 'Lost Weekend' period, chatting about Hogan's Heroes, and a variety of other miscellany. We are glad to be back on the air with you once more. Who knows how long our next episode will take to come out. Wink, wink!

We all know Dad and Willa both believe in honoring the past. In this episode our chat turns to the sense of responsibility we have to continue processing classic works of art, be they movies, books, radio shows, music... what makes them so great? What makes them stand out? Do they still deserve to take up space in the collective consciousness? Well. We don't know all the answers, but we continue to suss out our own truths on the topic. Don't worry, we also throw in a few 'things we love to hate' near the end. And in the middle? Why, Willa gives a synopsis on the classic comedy movie 'Ball of Fire' starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyk, which is riddled with retro slang terms that are too fun not to try out. Quit futzing around, shove in your clutch and tune in already! It's going to be a real hoytoytoy!

What didn't we cover in this one?! We unwrap literal and figurative gifts in this episode, bouncing back and forth with the silliest quips, cracks, and conundrums. It's got a little bit of everything, including chats on Jim Croce, a synopsis of the movie 'The Stranger' directed by Orson Welles, talks of radio comedians Bob and Ray, and so, so much more. It's a hoot, this one, enjoy it!