Dad's Attic

Dad's Attic du jour has highs and lows--first we discussed hot takes on song lyrics--the good, the bad, the ugly. We got onto Errol Flynn. Unfortunately, he was more bad and ugly than anything else, but luckily we recovered with a lively chat about the history of sound effects which left us both on a good note. Let us know your favorite (or least favorite) song lyrics. We'd love to know!

Wham! Sok! Kazowee! This episode we come out punching with Batman banter and conclude with a feud--the feud between the esteemed Bette Davis and the glamorous Joan Crawford. Who knew this cast of characters would commingle in one airspace? Of course we also get on the odd tangent about the odd author, musician, childhood friend...but that's to be expected when you're listening to good ol' Dad's At...

Hey y'all! We got so jazzed about season two that we bit off more than we could chew and began our second foray (wait..June Foray? No, that must be an upcoming topic...) before we could really get the ball (we already covered her, I think) rolling. But believe us, we are here, we are sincere, and we shall persevere! So enjoy this episode where Willa interrupts Dad's high-brow academic intake of Gy...

Dear listeners, in this episode Dad and Willa chat at length about the risks and rewards surrounding the exciting, the attractive, the sometimes detrimental acquisition of fame. We talk about those who handled fame well and those who struggled...and why. Willa references an article by Mark Schaller, The Psychological Consequences of Fame: Three Tests of the Self-Consciousness Hypothesis, and Dad g...

Well helloooo there! We're back at our mad chatting in the attic! We hope during our interlude you, dear listener, had the opportunity to watch the classic W.C. Fields film, "It's A Gift". Dad and Willa have watched with fervor, and have been keeping their thoughts on the subject mum for far too long! It's time to discuss already! Please join us for our first episode of season two of Dad's Attic--...

We couldn't get enough, so we're back for a bonus episode. The two of us are so thrilled to keep on going, we loaded this episode with inspiration for our next season. We hope you enjoy this little hors d'oeuvre while we get back to work! Stay tuned!

Ah, dear listeners, we've made it to the final episode of season one! With topics ranging from Frances Bavier to Alice Cooper, our first foray into podcast-dom was quite eclectic. Today's episode is no different as we pull topics from Dad's retro coffee can and reveal the potential subjects for season two. Thank you for being with us on this journey through the past. Until next time...we'd better...

We are close to completing our first season of Dad's Attic! In this penultimate episode, our faithful hosts passionately discuss plenty of "What's New That's Old" topics. Dad delivers information on The Allman Brothers and Willa shares her opinion of a kitschy piece of 1950s cinema, The Pajama Game. We love our listeners--thank you for joining us for another episode of Dad's Attic!

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of Dad's Attic! In this weeks edition, we cover information on the elusive Eden Ahbez, creator of the song Nature Boy, and we also take a deep dive into the hit TV show Green Acres. If there's one thing we're good at, it's variety!

Ah, Dad and Willa were having too much fun on this one. We discussed a myriad of topics, but focused most of our attention on The Bonzo Dog Band and The Beatles' White Album. It was a lovely snowy afternoon when we recorded this one, and time was on our side. Please enjoy another rip-roaring episode of Dad's Attic!

After a bout with the dreaded Covid 19, we're back with more material than we can keep track of! Episode 8 includes information on the new Amazon Prime biopic Being the Ricardos, old radio program Pat Novak for Hire , J.D Salinger's novel Catcher in the Rye, and songwriters Leiber and Stoller...and that's just scratching the surface. It's another rousing episode of Dad's Attic!

This week's thrilling conglomeration of conversation includes a brief comparison between radio programs Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger, a mini bio on comedian Harry Parkyakarkus, the last word on Bob Newhart, and we FINALLY get around to covering rock band Alice Cooper. We've got a wide range of topics that'll surely keep you on the edge of your seat--how many references can you relate to us on? Tak...

After a small holiday hiatus we're back! Today's topics include a reflection on the old radio gem The Couple Next Door , and information on Bob Newhart, Nat "King" Cole, and the 50s TV show Life With Elizabeth. We also continue an ongoing discussion on racism, sexism, and bigotry present in many areas of retro-culture. Very important stuff, so let's get to it!

Dad and Willa attempt to catch up on past topics we promised to discuss, including the iconic Wally Cox, the lovely Francis Bavier, and the most effectual Top Cat. When there are decades upon decades of pop culture history to indulge in, it's easy to get side tracked, so join us on another Magoo-esque wild ride down memory lane!

The conversation for this episode kicks off with Dad's take on a favorite British comedy, "Last of the Summer Wine", which morphs into a conversation on humor. What makes something funny, anyway? The chat continues with brief information on Orson Wells and more elaborate information on the old time radio program "The Inner Sanctum". We continue down many rabbit holes in this one, as we seem to do...

In which we discuss the audio/visual connections of old radio, Damon Runyon, seasons of media consumption, the injustices of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more!

Dad and Willa go off script and discuss everything from Alfred Hitchcock to The Who to John Steinbeck. It's a humdinger, folks! 

Today we peek into the past and remember four greats of retro TV. Frances Bavier performed in various broadway shows, but is most remembered for her role in the Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D. We also cover the most effectual Top Cat and his gang. Get to know about comedian Jack Benny's moment in TV's spotlight, and make sure you're sitting down while learning about the astounding Wally Cox...