Stoops of Atlantis

Back in those days of Atlantis I searched the skies and hoped ET would come visit. But when they do, lets not bore them to death. In this episode I explore who and how we should introduce the aliens to humanity. MUSIC: Southern Nights - Glenn Campbell Vincent - Don McClean Song for Anne Frank - Bauer and Bentle Hey Mr. Spaceman - The Byrds Support the show

We were a daring generation. Not much scared us...or were there some thing that really did? Support the show

This is the eulogy I wrote for my amazing and loving dad, Dominick DiCerto, who passed away at the age of 93 on May 7, 2025.  Support the show

All seasons have its smells. But no season beat summer for  the variety of scents, stinks, perfumes, essences and aromas that would fill the air around those Stoops of Atlantis.  Support the show

After harsh winters, Spring often arrived timidly- but greatly welcomed- around the Stoops of Atlantis.  Support the show

Lets face it- as a kid- Christmas is about the swag. And some years that swag shined especially bright. Or didn't. Support the show

You'd be surprised how many famous folk are kids of Atlantis. Movie stars, singers, musicians, politicians, wise guys - can all call East Harlem their home town. ****NOTE - I reference episode "10 - Making Movies" - it is actually Episode 19! Support the show

After a five month hiatus, Mikey D is back and returns to the root of the podcast - colorful stories about the Stoops- in this Jeopardy Game of an Episode! Support the show

In the late 1970s - early 1980s video games appeared in Atlantis and lured me off the Stoop. And then came the home computer and this kid from East Harlem found a new purpose in life! The Robots – Kraftwerk Kids are People Too - Bob McAlister Cruel Summer – Bananarama Snowball – Devo Girl U Want – Devo Just What I Needed – The Cars Video Games – Ronnie Jones   END MUSIC BY  MONKEY PUDDING FACE Sup...

It can be hard keeping a Peter Pan worldview in a place filled with pirates. But this kid tried on those Stoops of Atlantis.  END MUSIC BY  MONKEY PUDDING FACE Support the show

Lets fire up the time machine, slip on your Prokeds and take a stroll around the Avenue with Mikey D. END MUSIC BY  MONKEY PUDDING FACE Support the show

Books were all over my house and they helped make life better around those Stoops of Atlantis.  Music: Easy Reader theme Sesame Street theme Instrumental Paperback Writer Egg Song Vintage Scifi Music Monophonics Like Yesterday Words Kraftwerk Numbers Walt Grace's Submarine Test Hardy Boys Theme Dylan My Back Pages END MUSIC BY  MONKEY PUDDING FACE Support the show

Hanging around those Stoops of Atlantis was often fun. But sometimes you needed to breath new air so it was into Dad's car for some Road Trippin'! MUSIC: 1.       Queen – I’m in Love with my Car 2.       Lover Boy- Working for the Weekend 3.       Supermarket Time Portal Muzak 4.       Night City Jazz 5.       Paul McCartney and Wings – Silly Love Songs  6.       A Flock of Seagulls – I...

The Dutch called them Stoeps. We called called them Stoops. But those stone steps were much more than practical structures. They were part of our lives and culture. END MUSIC BY  MONKEY PUDDING FACE Support the show

Yep- more flubs and Cosmo interruptions. Enjoy! END MUSIC BY  MONKEY PUDDING FACE Support the show

We were little demons on those Stoops...and we were also altar boys...mix that with idle hands of a dull summer day and you have a recipe for mischief. MUSIC: Hell's Bells - ACDC The Exorcist Theme Interstellar First Step - Hans Zimmer Sympathy for the Devil - The Rolling Stones Air on the G String - J.S. Bach Lucifer over Lancashire - The Fall Running with the Devil - Van Halen Gonna Raise H...

Last Times are not always last times. Often they are not even obvious as last times. And sometimes they are just the hold between the now and then. Times are strange. Support the show

Sometimes you needed a newer, more god-like perspective than those Stoops of Atlantis could offer. So you climbed the steps... END MUSIC BY  MONKEY PUDDING FACE Support the show

There was a time when nothing was great. Just being and letting the mind explore. Support the show

Museums were magic to this kid from East Harlem and no matter if it was downtown or in my backyard- specimens abounded and fill my eyes with delight.  Support the show

Put on your Pro-Keds or Chuck Taylors and follow me on another foot powered exploration of East Harlem in the 1970s.  Support the show

Memory fragments - like leaves in autumn - fall around this episode. Support the show

Back in those Stoops days TV was quite different. Far less choices yet the choices we had were amazing! At least through the eyes of Mikey D. Support the show

The streets around the Stoops of Atlantis were alive with wacky and colorful characters. Here are some words about my TOP FAVORITE FIVE. Support the show

Here we go again...make fun of Mikey D's tongue tied trips and traps! Support the show