Once, When I Was Cool

It's that time again. Christmas! When the man in the red suit comes and gives lots of lovely presents to the good kiddies and lumps of coal to the naughty ones. In the last episode of 2019 Dave and Wee reveal all their childhood Christmas triumphs, tragedies and terrors. So be a good little kiddy and turn your earbuds to on. Thanks for listening... oncewascool.com

Tasty treats and sneaky snacks. Dave wheezes his way through the list of goodies when he was a little 'un, while Wee absolutely moves his way through the many cliches that define the show. Grab your favourite snack treat you know is frowned upon and settle in. Thanks for listening... oncewascool.com

Just because one episode is never enough, we are looking at even more words and phrases that have either disappeared or changed relevance in modern times. So saddle up there, dear listener. This one is going to be rad! Thanks for listening... oncewascool.com

Is 60 really the new 50? Is 50 the new 35? This episode we explore how our attitudes to age has changed. Is it a society thing, or are we just more accepting of aging as we rocket through the years of our lives? It's time to get out the old ear trumpet again and listen to the old boys carrying on about their age, yet again! Thanks for listening. oncewascool.com

Sunny days, keeping the clouds away. This episode we show you how to get, how to get to Sesame Street as we cover one of the greatest children's TV shows. From the iconic characters, introduction to muppets and concepts, songs and jingles that have lasted through our lives, to its relevance to today's children, we unpack what Sesame Street means to us almost a half a century on. Thanks for listeni...

It's that time again! On this bonus episode, Wee and Dave have a look at the past six episodes with some feedback and special thanks. oncewascool.com  

From the dawn of our lives (Dave and Wee, that is) televisions have played a role. Informative escapism to fuel our curious nature, televisions have evolved from tiny little black and white picture boxes to massive screens with images close to life. Is it the greatest invention of all time? Download and adjust the rabbit ears antennas to listen in. oncewascool.com

No, not a friend that was a pen. This episode we have a look at the pre-internet communication sensation of pen pals - friends from a different location who you had to write (or pen) a letter to. Slower than email but quite a rewarding (allegedly) way for youngsters to communicate with people they did not know and had not met. Thanks for listening... oncewascool.com

Computers have changed our lives and nobody is denying the influences they have had. Along with computers came the need for games. From "Pong" to Nintendo and all the games in between, we discuss a few (not all of them - that would be crazy). Download and listen in because it is on like Donkey Kong! Thanks for listening... oncewascool.com

From the time when you had to wait each week for your TV show to be on, we look at the cult classic 'Twin Peaks'. It was many things including quirky, funny, scary and downright bizarre. And when you thought it was just a remnant, it came back 25 years later. Did it stand the test of time? You be the judge. Thanks for listening... oncewascool.com

So tired of waking up tired? Well now you have more choices of a basic drink than ever before, and it is available everywhere. This episode we are talking coffee. What it is. What we like. How it has changed. We discuss how we think coffee has changed and how it is a necessity of everyday life and functioning. We don't talk chai, though. We forgot about that. And we have a very special guest with...

A long time ago, When Wee was tall and Dave had hair, you knew a movie must be a quality franchise if it became a three-shot series. Only the best movies made it to a trilogy. Before streaming services made their own movie chains that continue regardless of ratings and reviews actors who had a trilogy under their belt seemed to be the actors to be taken seriously. Can you think of a few? Get the p...

Remember when being flush meant cash in your wallet rather than tapping your card (or phone) for the internet to take over? This episode we take a look at a time when cash was king, and cheques were around as well. Who still has a cheque book? What businesses still accept cheques? Join us as we examine the decline in the availability and general acceptance of cash. Thanks for listening... oncewasc...

Here we go with a little in-between the regular episodes hustle. Another six episodes have gone by, so we felt we might do a short review just to remember what has been done. Thanks for catching up... oncewascool.com

Once, every young lad, at some point, dreamed of travelling in space. Whether it be travelling to distant galaxies to explore and be a hero of some epic space battles (or wars), or staying closer to home as a humble astronaut the thought of going to space was a must when we grew up. And the coolest way to get there was via the space shuttle. That winged vehicle that looked more like a plane than a...

There was a time when the language we used and our spoken words often meant different things to what the do today. On this episode we take a look back at some of the slang terms and expressions we used to highlight our passion and pain, our delights and dislikes. So join us as we recall a time when sticks and stones could break our bones, but names never hurt us. Thanks for listening... oncewascoo...

Toys! Toys! Toys! Back when toys were made to be ripped out of their flimsy packages and played with - we did it and we played hard! There was never a thought of keeping them pristine and on display in a cabinet. No thought of future value. No problem if they lost a wheel or an arm. No worries if they got dirty. All a kid wanted to do was have the characters pick up where the movie left off and th...

Once upon a day so dreary we were never quite sure whether the weather would be wet, wild, windy or wonderful. However did we plan our day in the times before the internet provided us with forecasts, updates and warnings. This episode we unpack the changeable nature of nature and do absolutely no research on how the weather influences our lives. Thanks for listening... oncewascool.com  

Welcome back to the world of the video shop for your viewing pleasure. From the early 80s, the humble video shop provided much of our indoor entertainment and activities for children. Video players became DVD players which saw the gradual demise of the video cassette in the same way that online streaming cancelled out the DVD rental. So sit back, relax and make your choice - VHS or Beta... Thanks...

When was the last time you had a conversation on a land line telephone? What about a long-distance call (with the STD beep. In this episode, Dave and Wee review the changes in the way we communicate. What has gone by the wayside? What is still around? Is it better or worse. Pick up your ear trumpet, Grandpa, and join us for our latest episode. Thanks for listening...

The next lot of six episodes recapped for your listening pleasure! It has Roman numerals so that you know it is extra classy. Thanks for listening...

When the sun shines and the birds sing, we are reminded of the times when it was considered a good thing to play in the dirt and feel the sun on our face. Is it still the same, or have we become too concerned with bugs and environmental threats? Is technology too advanced? Is TV just too binge worthy? Download this episode while you are out for a walk. Thanks for listening in. oncewascool.com

Lost your way and don't know where to go? Let us show you the way, turn by turn as we look at the cult of the street directory. These map books were once a staple in the footwell of everybody's car, no matter how many years they sat there. Remember when your navigator would rotate the map to figure which turn was left or right? Or the frustration you felt when your destination was in the fold of t...

Ding dong! It's the boys from the podcast here to sell you the opportunity of a lifetime! Do you remember door-to-door sales? Do you long for the time when random strangers used to knock at your door selling you things you didn't know you needed? Join us this episode as we discuss the lost art of the travelling salesmen from Avon to Britannica (and a little bit more)...

Hurry up and wait as we delve into the origins of the internet in our homes. Think you have slow internet now? Remember back with us when images took a long while to download and streaming was what happened when it rained. And you had a choice... phone call or internet. Never both and never at the same time. Download it now in a hurry and thanks for listening in.