Stoops of Atlantis

The tale continues - Kilroy Ganskie- trapped in orbit - tells the story or Boobie Coolie, invisible janitors, Area 51 and... Support the show

Long before there was The Stoops of Atlantis, there was In Orbit Radio- a short lived experiment in audio storytelling.  These stories, about my alter ego named Kilroy Ganski- aboard a orbiting satellite- passes time telling stories and observing the human race.  Fictional and completely improvised, they are bizarre and thoughtful reflections.  Enjoy.    Support the show

Lots of strange things happened around those Stoops of Atlantis. But sometimes we had to look skyward to see the oddities! Or- even better - create them ourselves! Support the show

Cupid aims his arrows at us all. And sometimes we wish we could turn the weapon on him.  Especially us geeks who struggle to find love- on those crazy Stoops of Atlantis. MUSIC: Five Little Hearts - The Kiboomers Stupid Cupid - Connie Francis How Deep is Your Love - Bee Gees Romeo and Juliet - Dire Straits Walking on the Moon - The Police Stupid Cupid - Greenbriar Lane Stand and Deliver - Adam Ant...

Yeah - back then you could actually strike a match on those Stoops of Atlantis. And although kids shouldn't play with the fiery sticks - I did. Often. And once with almost Apocalyptic results. Support the show

When the large bags of mysterious packages begin to appear a kid has to do what a kid has to do to discover Santa's secrets! Support the show

Thursdays are just a speed bump to Friday- except when it is that last Thursday in November.  Support the show

The ghoulish Spirit of Halloween is too much fun to confine to a single day in October. So back on those stoops of Atlantis we didn't hide from, but rather seeked for the dark and devilish pleasures of ghosts, demons and other fun horrors!   MUSIC: "Bloody Mary Morning" - Willie Nelson "The End" - The Doors Royalty Free Scary Music Support the show

Recording a podcast is fun but hard work. And along the way to a finished product a number of things can get in the way of a perfect product. A tired tongue, NYC traffic and two kitties that shall be nameless are some of those impediments!  Listen in to the behind the scenes and the takes that never quite made it! The First ever Stoops of Atlantis Blooper reel! Support the show

When Fall rises and Summer fades into collective memories, the world's colors, smells and feel change with it. And taking center stage is Halloween and the costumes and customs we donned during the days of The Stoops of Atlantis. Support the show

We all had our favorite "standard games" we played as kids. Whether you grew up in East Harlem or East Oshkosh- we all had fun with Hide and Seek, Tag or Cops and Robbers. But sometimes we were bored and we let our imaginations create new games. Games that were born of our local place.  Support the show

Magic is everywhere- and it really knocked their socks off when me, Scott and Joe took out our parafernalia and demonstrated our prestidigitation abilities on those stoops and yards of Atlantis.  Support the show

As kids, Candy was a commodity, a fuel, a drug and a social experience. Heck, it could even border of the transcendent! Take a ride on the rainbow road to those sweet and sour days! MUSIC The Candy Man – Sammy Davis Jr Sugarman – Sixto Rodriguez Sing Sing Sing – Louie Prima Who’s Your Daddy? fozzaKalabbula Support the show

Me and my East Harlem friends never considered ourselves sports guys. Yet there were moments around those Stoops of Atlantis where we felt the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.   Support the show

Cats were organized and ran the back yards of East Harlem in 70s and 80s. And like the wise guys on the Avenue - the wise cats in the yards provided entertainment and danger around the Stoops of Atlantis.  Music: Love Cats - The Cure Rags to Riches Godfather Theme Fur Flies - by Donna DiCerto Support the show

The movie bug bit me at the age of five when The Godfather was shot on my street. And throughout my life movies were made around me...and by me! MUSIC: Brand New Key  - Melanie The Godfather Theme  I Love Lucy Theme Dark Places - Donna DiCerto Support the show

Being a kid meant battling the forces of fashion peer pressure and the desire to be yourself. Back in the days of the Stoops of Atlantis, sneakers and hair length were the yardsticks you were measured by. MUSIC: James Bond Theme by City of Prague Chariots of Fire by Megarapter What are We Fighting For by Country Joe and the Fish My Adidas by RUN-DMC Hair by The Cowsills Satisfaction by DEVO Suppor...

Bizarre was par for the course in East Harlem in the 70s. But some of these events stood out- for whatever reason - from the rest. Here are the final TWO of the TOP FIVE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF BIZARRENESS of those Stoops of Atlantis.  Music: Swamp Blues Rock - Royalty Free Background Music TheCherokee63 Support the show

Bizarre was par for the course in East Harlem in the 70s. But some of these events stood out- for whatever reason - from the rest. I give you my TOP FIVE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF BIZARRENESS of those Stoops of Atlantis.  Support the show

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Take a trip back to that NYC Summer of 1977. Troubles with Con Ed, anti social postal workers and the politics of back yard clubhouses made it a summer to remember again and again. Support the show

Showbiz was in our blood and the interior Stoop of my hallway was the perfect venue to practice my comedy musical extravaganza - THE FUNNY BUNNY SHOW! But it was time to take this comedy masterpiece out on the road to a real audience! How would critics and audiences react? Music by: Love Story by Jonny Easton Run Amok by Meus Rex Sneaky Comedy Fun by Our Music Box Support the show

The Ketchup philosophy changed sometime around 1980. Digital Ketchup. It effected everything. We went from Street players to Video Game players...and much more...  Support the show

Comic books were the commodity and were often used to trade for illicit and black market items! Like a treasure trove of Hardy Boys books! Classroom embarrassment, high intrigue and an actual time travel back to 1978 makes this episode a CAN'T MISS!! Support the show

On those long summer days the call of gold sent on us adventures digging in our yards for lost treasure. But sometimes a bit of April Foolery was called for - even in August.  Music by: Adam Monroe Soul Candle Alexander Hoff Hui Bernard Support the show