Slice of Life

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Episode #25: BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE! The Greatest Infomercials of All Time BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE! This week, Jay and Rich travel back to a time when late night television belonged to legendary pitchmen like Ron Popeil, Billy Mays, and a cast of larger-than-life sales personalities who could convince America that absolutely everyone...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. We missed April, but we're making up for it with a heavy dose of nostalgia. From bartering for no-bake cookies to dodging the gym coach in the cafeteria, we’re unpacking the glorious (and slightly traumatic) world of school lunches. Grab a tray and your favorite wax carton of milk— Slice of Life is officially BACK! 🍕🥛  New Season... New Log...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce... Special Orders Don't Upset us... Have it Your Way!   Some commercials didn’t just sell products… they became part of who we are. In this episode, we rewind to the 70s and 80s… when TV commercials were unforgettable. Iconic. The jingles you still catch yourself humming. The mascots that became unforgettabl...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Whether it was the first slow dance, the first kiss, or the first time you had to change your own tire, we’re exploring the exact moment the "childhood" label started falling off. When did it happen for you? Take a listen to some of our experiences—we bet they’re probably similar. And if not, you’ll certainly take a walk down memory lane...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you.  Game Night Was Never Just a Game ... Game night wasn’t just about winning… it was about memories, sibling rivalries, questionable rules, and moments you still laugh about today. From Mystery Date and Monopoly wars to jump scares from Perfection and the games some families refused to play, we revisit the board games that shaped our childhoods. Dic...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. The Slice of Life Podcast wraps up the 2025 season with one of our most fun and heartfelt episodes yet… Christmas Classics with the one and only Barry Lee.  We take a joyful stroll through some of our favorite Christmas movies… not deep dives, just the memories, the laughs, and the moments that stuck with us. From A Christmas Story to Scrooge acro...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. This episode dives into all the moments that make Thanksgiving unforgettable… the foods we crave all year long… the gatherings that bring everyone back together… even the funny disasters that somehow become the best stories. We talk about the kids table, the desserts that disappeared too fast, and the love and laughter that always seem to fill the...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Tune in... if you dare! 👻 You remember.... back when our Halloween masks were plastic, that rubber-band strap, filled with the moisture of our own breath, and our candy... some nasty and some pure gold... and yes, Rich wore the same costume four years in a row. And, Jay was the 20th of this character. The skeleton head beside the bed. This episod...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Jay is super excited about this one… school dances! From the thrill of asking someone to dance to the sting of rejection… from sock hops and cake walks to those unforgettable songs that Rich cannot quite remember, we cover it all. Joining us is special guest Sierra Collins , host of Branching Out with Sierra . She shares how she mastered the art o...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Take a trip back to when playgrounds weren’t just play… they were obstacle courses disguised as fun. The metal slide of death that doubled as a frying pan in July… teeter-totters and see-saws ready to launch you into orbit… and monkey bars that tested both your grip and your courage. We’re reliving the thrills, spills, and unforgettable hazards of...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Before smartphones, tracking apps, and helicopter parenting… we had freedom. Maybe a little too much freedom. In this episode of Slice of Life , Jay shares how he hopped on a bus headed to a school play he wasn’t even signed up to attend, all for a chance to talk to a girl. Meanwhile, Rich recounts the time he pedaled miles from home, flying down...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Summers weren't forever. But we still have those memories. In our newest Slice of Life episode, we look back on the summers that shaped us. Family vacations, long drives, fireflies, and the kind of moments that have stayed with us long after school let out for summer. This isn't just about beaches or road trips. It's about connectio...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. “Oh man, I haven’t thought about that in years!” That’s the kind of reaction Rich and Jay are aiming for in this memory-packed episode of Slice of Life . After a shout-out to Miss West Virginia, who Rich chauffeured in the 98th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Parade, the guys fire up the time machine and dive into the forgotten treasures of growing up. F...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. School Days: The Good, The Bad, The Unforgettable From chalkboards to classroom chaos, we’re diving into the school days that shaped us. Join us as we share stories of hallway hijinks, unforgettable lessons, and the teachers who left a lasting mark...whether they inspired us, embarrassed us, or opened our eyes to something new.   Plus, stay tuned...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. If you thought we were random before, buckle up... this one’s next level! Joining us this episode is Josh Phelps, podcast host of Healthy Team Healthy Business , musician, and owner of Winchester Metals. We’re diving into wild cartoon speculation, tackling questions like: How was Skeletor so jacked? Were we gullible kids? How did Scooby and the Ga...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Change is inevitable—it can be tough, but it can also bring new opportunities and unexpected joys. In this episode, we reminisce about the past—the friends, the favorite shoes, the TV shows that vanished without warning. But as much as we’d love to relive those moments, we can’t go back and stay there. Growing up means moving forward, even when it...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Barry Lee : A Local Legend, Sharing Christmas Morning & Holiday Memories We were honored to have the heart of our community, the one and only Barry Lee, join us on this Slice of Life episode! From cherished traditions to heartwarming surprises, we all share the magic of Christmas mornings and holiday traditions that shaped our lives and memori...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. In this episode of our podcast, we’re diving into the childhood books that shaped us, from Winnie the Pooh to Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing , Judy Blume. 🐻📚 We discuss how our perspectives have changed from reading these stories as kids to understanding their deeper meanings as adults. The imagination & adventures we loved, the life lesson...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Remember the days of Saturday morning cartoons and sugary goodness straight out of the box? We’re talking about the classics that shaped our childhood—whether you were Team Frosted Flakes   or Team Count Chocula. The prizes, the mascots, and, of course, the sugar rushes! Tune in and relive those bowlfuls of nostalgia with us. What was your go-to c...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Join in on our conversation about Saturday Morning Cartoons from the 70s and 80s, a beloved tradition where we eagerly gathered in front of the TV for a colorful lineup of animated adventures. From classic superheroes to fantastical creatures, these shows offered an escape into our imaginations. The era was marked by iconic series like "Scoob...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Get ready to power up your nostalgia engines! 🚀🎮 Join us on our latest podcast episode as we dive into our memories of the pixelated past of the 70s and 80s video game revolution! From the beginning of Magnavox Odyssey and Pong to the pixel-perfect adventures of Ms Pac-Man, we’ll explore the games that started it all and the money we spent that...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. Step back into the groovy 1970s with our latest Platform Panache episode!  Dive into the iconic fashion of bell bottoms, leisure suits, and hair fashions. Relive the nostalgia, Aqua Net, big hair, perms, the shoes and listen to our memories of what we wore.  Jay can be found on Facebook at: https://jaywforeman.com/   and  https://www.facebook.com/...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. In this episode, Jay recounts his missed opportunity after watching 'Poltergeist', a $100 bet, bad horror movies of the 80s, big wheels, roller skating, toys and highlights from the 70s, and a lot of nonsense. Jay can be found on Facebook at: https://jaywforeman.com/   and  https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman Rich can be found at: https...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you.  Listen as Jay and Rich discuss when Rich was 5 years old. He mastered riding his bike independently, simply reveling in the joys of childhood. He achieved success without fixating on the outcome or possible challenges. Sometimes, our minds can impede our progress by planting seeds of doubt without us even realizing it. We're just a couple of...

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you.  Just a couple of dudes chatting about the past, reminiscing about the 70s and 80s, sharing stories about how we handled things back then and reflecting on the mindset we had during those times.  We are both moderately successful individuals who have a long 30-year friendship, and… being brave enough to suck at something new like starting a podcas...