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We continue our 1990 tour with sports. Noel reminds us of some of the most significant sporting events to kick off the 1990s. From the world series to college basketball to boxing, there were a lot of significant events to happen this year! What memory do you remember the most? Steve does a great job of staying on track as we enjoy visiting about some of the most significant events and fun/funny t...

Sometimes, everything just makes you laugh... We begin our 1990 tour with what we each agree is one of our funniest episodes. Sorry for the delay in launching this week, we had to edit this one quite a bit to make it family friendly!!!  Steve does a great job of staying on track as we enjoy visiting about some of the most significant events and fun/funny things that happened in the year 1990.  We...

The friendly Wayback Time Machine takes over the mic today with a great recap of episodes past, a preview of episodes future, and a few chances to win some 'Wayback Swag'! What are some of your favorite memories of the show so far? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to vi...

We wrap up a really fun year with the technology advances of 1986 as well as some final fun facts around the year. How rich did you feel earning minimum wage in 1986? ...And what year does our Wayback Time Machine take us next? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit...

We couldn't finish 1986 without a visit to one of the most epic years in sports. Steve takes us on a deep dive into all of the events and athletes that impacted 1986 sports! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all the different ways to enjoy going Wayback with us!...

We continue our journey into 1986 with Keith discussing the fantastic music of the year.  It is his opinion that this is one of the all time best years in the history of music releases. After his rundown, we all had to admit it was definitely one of, if not the best years of music in modern history. Do you agree? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the...

Whelp... we begin this episode with an intervention from our Time Machine 'Wayback'. I guess we hit the egg nog too hard over the holidays! After a conversation about what year we are discussing, Noel continues our journey with the awesome pop culture of 1986. We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast p...

This episode begins a new segment called 'Deep Dive'. In each deep dive, one of our hosts will talk about a person, event, or memory that made a great impression on them.  In our first Deep Dive, Noel discusses the amazing talent of actor Rick Moranis. Noel does a great job of describing his rise to fame, the movies and events that got him there, and then discusses a personal decision he made that...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We start Season 3 back in the 1980's. Steve discusses the best Movies and TV of the year. What TV shows and Movies bring a smile to your face when you think about 1986? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all...

It's truly the most wonderful time of the year! For Noel, Steve, and Keith, Christmas is loaded with nostalgia and happy memories. In this special episode, which is safe for ALL ears to listen to regardless of age, we each share some of our favorite memories of past Christmas seasons. We also discuss what we continue to do today to keep the magic of the holidays alive for our family! We bring alon...

One of the most recognizable parades in the world is the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Each year, millions tune in to watch the wonderful spectacle of color, balloons, celebrities, and of course, the amazing marching bands! We are excited to have a special guest who was one of the few to have been selected to march in 2023's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Tyler Kersh, Noel's son, takes u...

We all know them and we either love them or loathe them. That's right, we are talking about... The Dad Joke. It's a gag that has been around for thousands of years, yet only got credited the name in relatively recent history. In this episode we discuss the history and origin of the term 'Dad Joke'... and then we can't help but share a few of our own.  What is your favorite 'Dad Joke'? Share yours...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We conclude our 1998 journey by discussing the music of 1998. Ironically, we discover a surprising disconnect between what were considered the top hits of that year and the songs we remembered as popular. What were some songs that you felt really defined 1998 to you?  We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ra...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We continue our 1998 journey by visiting the awesome pop culture of 1998. Fashion styles, collectibles, technology innovations, franchise rebirths and beginnings, and a few fun surprises encompass all of the fun world of 1998 pop culture. What were some things that you felt really defined 1998 to you?  We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave som...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We continue our 1998 journey by visiting the classic TV shows that were popular! Were you a sports junkie? Sit com fan? Did you glue yourself to the TV to watch the news? So many different genre's of TV were top 10 programming in 1998. Give us a listen and let us know which show made you smile in 1998! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave som...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We begin Season 3 right where we left off in Season 2, with MOVIES! We start our journey into 1998 with some epic movie memories!  We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all the different ways to enjoy going Wayback with us!...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We conclude season two with our final journey into the year 1992. There were a lot of unique movies introduced in 1992. We discuss those movies and honor important figures who left us. It's a fun trip down memory lane and we hope you join us for the ride! Where does the Wayback Time Machine take us next? Listen and find out! We invite you to subscribe to...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! Today Steve takes us through a nostalgic look at the pop culture of 1992. We discuss everything from the comparison in prices of things from 1992 to today as well as things such as theme park openings, gargantuan mall creations, and unique beverages. It's a fun trip down memory lane and we hope you join us for the ride! We invite you to subscribe to our s...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! Sports was a prominent fixture in 1992, especially with the emergence of USA's 'Dream Team' Olympic Basketball Team. We dive deep into that story and the other sports events that made 1992 a memorable year!  We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! W...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We begin our 1992 journey right where we left off in 1988 with the world of technology! Tech was starting to move fast during this period. A lot of cool innovations, standardized formats, and devices that the public wasn't quite ready for yet was introduced in 1992. Come Wayback with us and re-discover the awesome Tech of yesteryear! We invite you to subs...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We conclude our 1988 journey by discussing the technology breakthroughs of 1988! Many applications that we use today were introduced in 1988. What are some of these innovations that you use in every day life? And just how much would you be willing to pay for a laptop (whoa). We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We continue our 1988 journey with a visit to all of the amazing music of 1988! There were some solid vintage 80's sounds and we also started hearing and seeing the formation of bands that would move us into the next decade. When you think of the music of 1988, what bands come to your mind? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback ab...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We continue our 1988 journey with a visit to all of the greatness that were the movies of 1988! There were definitely some fun movies that took each of us down memory lane. We have some great laughs as we discuss all of the unique things that made 1988 a special year! What were your favorite movies and movie quotes of 1988? We invite you to subscribe to o...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We continue our 1988 journey with a visit to 1988 television! The 1980's was definitely a happy time for us. We have some great laughs as we discuss all of the unique things that made 1988 a special year! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We w...

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! Today we celebrate some wonderful memories of the Fourth of July. We are grateful to have some amazing people on todays episode to share some of their favorite memories with us and our audience. Whether discussing fireworks, baseball, food, or pride in our country, our guests go through all of the amazing things we get to do while celebrating our freedom,...