Back in Time Brothers

The Music That Started The Party

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221452/open_sms] Happy New Year! DJ Paulie and Brother Lou are back to kick off the year with a bang. In this jam-packed episode, the brothers debut brand-new segments, dive into some wild true-crime stories, and hand the reins to Britt for a countdown that explores the sparks that ignited musical revolutions. Whether you are looking for nostalgia, laughs, or deep dives into pop culture history, this episode has it all. In This Episode: • The Countdown: The Music That Started the Party Britt takes us through a chronological journey of songs that didn't just top the charts—they shifted the culture. This list features the tracks that lit the fuse for entire genres, including George McCrae’s disco-igniting "Rock Your Baby," Blondie’s genre-bending "Rapture," and the grunge explosion of Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit." The set also covers game-changers from Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Run DMC, Dr. Dre, and Britney Spears. • New Segment: Stay or Skip? The brothers introduce a new movie review game. When you stumble across a classic film while channel surfing, do you stay and watch it, or skip it? Paulie and Lou debate 80s cinema staples like Flashdance, Top Gun, Cocktail, Footloose, Dirty Dancing, and Prince’s Purple Rain. • Busted (formerly Stupid Criminals) The guys share a fresh batch of criminal mishaps, including a car thief who blamed aliens for teleporting him into a BMW, a driver who tried to use a UPC label from a package of chicken wings as a license plate, and a holiday family argument that ended with a thrown Christmas ham. Plus, an international story involving the theft—and swallowing—of a Fabergé egg. • Rock Talk with Todd Snyder Todd returns with a deep dive titled "Selling the Party." He explores the business of rebellion and how underground movements like Punk, New Wave, Hair Metal, and Grunge eventually get packaged, polished, and sold to the masses. • TV Time: One and Done A look back at cult classic TV shows that were cancelled after just one season. The brothers discuss whether shows like Freaks and Geeks, My So-Called Life, Firefly, and Almost Human are worth the watch today. • Random Facts Did you know Australia is wider than the moon? Or that Psycho was the first American film to show a toilet flushing? The brothers wrap up with a collection of bizarre trivia to start your week. Tune in for the laughs, the stories, and the tunes that changed history! Support the show [https://paypal.me/BackinTimeBrothers] Thanks for listening. Join us each Monday at 1pm Central at www.urlradio.net and follow us on Facebook!

A Very 90's Christmas

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221452/open_sms] Dust off your flannels and get ready for a nostalgic trip—the Back in Time Brothers are taking you on a sleigh ride through the ultimate 1990s holiday experience. In this special replay from their URL Radio Show, DJ Paulie and Lou celebrate a decade defined by grunge, boy bands, and some of the most iconic Christmas moments in pop culture history. The journey kicks off with Britt’s holiday countdown, featuring a wild mix of tracks ranging from the high-voltage riffs of AC/DC and the heartland rock of Tom Petty to the absolute chart dominance of Mariah Carey. You’ll also dive into the alternative side of the decade with festive tunes from The Vandals, Smashing Pumpkins, and The Dismemberment Plan, before wrapping up with the smooth harmonies of 'N Sync and the Backstreet Boys. But it isn’t all cheerful carols and tinsel. Todd Snyder joins the show for a "Rock Talk" segment that unwraps the darker side of the 90s. Discover the corporate warfare and personal rebellion behind Mariah Carey’s holiday empire, the financial betrayals involving Lou Pearlman and 'N Sync, and the cutthroat "Boy Band Christmas Wars" of 1998. If you love a good laugh, you won't want to miss the "Stupid Criminals" segment, featuring a would-be thief pinned down by a Great Dane named Moose and a cookie bandit caught red-handed in a bakery. The brothers also revisit the era’s biggest movies, from the slapstick chaos of Home Alone to Tim Allen’s transformation in The Santa Clause, and share fascinating trivia—like how Jim Carrey trained with a CIA torture consultant to survive his Grinch makeup. To top it all off, the show takes a trip down the toy aisle to remember the absolute madness of Tickle Me Elmo, the Beanie Baby investment craze, and the surprisingly dangerous "Sky Dancers." Whether you’re here for the random facts about Santa’s pilot license or the memories of circling items in the Sears Wishbook, this episode is a total 90s time capsule. Plug in those multicolored lights and get ready to party like it’s 1999. It’s Christmas magic, 90s style, with The Back in Time Brothers! Support the show [https://paypal.me/BackinTimeBrothers] Thanks for listening. Join us each Monday at 1pm Central at www.urlradio.net and follow us on Facebook!

A Very 80's Christmas

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221452/open_sms] The Back in Time Brothers: A Very 80s Christmas (Originally Heard on URL Radio) Join DJ Paulie and Lou as they turn up the volume and celebrate the greatest toys, movies, and original Christmas music from the tubular 1980s! The chaos begins with Busted! Stupid Criminals at Christmas time, featuring tales of holiday fails. Hear about the woman in a "very revealing elf costume" who pocketed bottles of limited edition Christmas ale at a Cincinnati brewery. We cover the man caught trying to steal upscale lingerie from a busy mall in Philadelphia, claiming he was "helping Santa to deliver the naughty list gifts". Plus, listen to the story of the man offering "relaxing Christmas mistletoe shoulder rubs" before tripping over a decorative reindeer mid-escape. And don't miss the Reno couple caught breaking into a rental cabin wearing nothing but Santa hats and slippers. Next, Todd Snyder’s Rock Talk dives into "The Dark Secrets Behind Band-Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. Discover how Bob Geldof essentially "guilddrafted" major stars—including George Michael, Sting, and Phil Collins—into recording the chaotic anthem in a single day in 1984. Find out which lyric Bono "hated" singing (but belted out anyway) and the internal struggles over how the tens of millions raised were actually delivered. The Countdown blasts 12 iconic, original 80s holiday tracks. Get ready for the punk rock snowstorm of The Ramones' "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)" and the haunting storytelling of The Pogues’ "Fairy Tale of New York". You’ll also hear Queen’s emotional rock ballad “Thank God It’s Christmas” and the soulful sorrow of Prince's "Another Lonely Christmas". Plus, we drop tracks from XTC (recording secretly as The Three Wise Men) and Run DMC's hip-hop holiday classic "Christmas in Hollis". Finally, Lou and DJ Paulie debate the definitive 80s Christmas Movies, ranking everything from the chaos of Gremlins and Die Hard (Yes, it's a Christmas movie!) to the classics A Christmas Story and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The brothers also dive into 80s toys: the good (the game-changing NES system), the bad (the injury-prone Pogo Ball), and the ugly (the riot-inducing Cabbage Patch Kids and the creepy, talking Teddy Ruxpin). Tune in for the wildest Christmas since "Bing Crosby tap danced with Danny f****** K."! Support the show [https://paypal.me/BackinTimeBrothers] Thanks for listening. Join us each Monday at 1pm Central at www.urlradio.net and follow us on Facebook!

A Very 70's Christmas: Silent Nights and Scandalous Lights

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221452/open_sms] A Very 70's Christmas: Silent Nights and Scandalous Lights It's the holidays and the Back in Time Brothers Lou and DJ Paulie are bringing Christmas cheer right here. Join us as we dive into A Very '70s Christmas, exploring the decade's grooviest most chaotic and most unforgettable holiday moments. On this episode, prepare for: • The Ultimate '70s Soundtrack: Hear 12 original non-cover Christmas songs from 1970–1979. We spin soulful classics by Donnie Hathaway ("This Christmas") and the anti-war anthem from John Lennon and Yoko Ono ("Happy Christmas (War Is Over)"). We rock out with glam anthems like Slade's "Merry Christmas Everybody" and Wizard's "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day," and feature progressive rock from Greg Lake ("I Believe in Father Christmas"). We also highlight The Kinks' social commentary with "Father Christmas" and the shimmering synthesizer sound of Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime." • Silent Nights and Scandalous Lights (Rock Talk): This segment reveals the drama behind the tinsel. Discover the high-pressure childhood of the Jackson 5 while recording their Christmas album which required endless touring rehearsals and late-night tapings. Hear about the near-disaster when a KISS pyro charge misfired during a 1974 Michigan show nearly turning the stage into a flaming ornament. Plus we cover the tense improvised creation of David Bowie and Bing Crosby's iconic "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" duet which was written on the spot because Bowie hated the original song. • Busted on the Back in Time Radio Show (Stupid Christmas Criminals): We expose bizarre true tales including the case of the drunk Santa who stole his own suit at a food court bar in Minneapolis the man who sabotaged a gingerbread house contest in Albany and the elf impersonator caught with three wallets stuffed in her tights at a corporate party in Columbus. We also recount the international case of the German ceramic mug thieves at a Munich Christmas market. • The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of '70s Toys: Get nostalgic with the origins of the Nerf ball (the first indoor ball) and the beloved Atari 2600. Cringe at the anatomically correct Joey Stivic Baby Doll which had a "drink and wet feature." Finally remember the terrifying danger of toys like Lawn Darts (Jarts) which caused numerous injuries and deaths and shattering acrylic Clackers. Pull on those fuzzy slippers and turn up the volume—we’re delivering soul glam rock and roll madness wrapped in one glittering holiday package. Support the show [https://paypal.me/BackinTimeBrothers] Thanks for listening. Join us each Monday at 1pm Central at www.urlradio.net and follow us on Facebook!

Turning It Up to Eleven: Fake Film Bands

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221452/open_sms] TURNING IT UP TO ELEVEN: FAKE FILM BANDS Back in Time Brothers Radio Show DJ Paulie & Lou | Featuring DJ Brit | Todd Snyder Grab your air guitar, crank the dial, and prepare to scream “THIS ONE GOES TO ELEVEN!” because the Back in Time Brothers are blowing the speakers off your Monday with a legendary deep dive into the wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable fake bands ever to hit the silver screen! This isn’t just a countdown—it's a full-on cinematic rock riot. DJ Brit takes the reins with a sonic tour of movie-made music legends so convincing you’ll swear you saw them on tour. From metal gods who melted amps to soulful crooners who made us believe in the power of a horn section, these fictional bands left fingerprints all over pop culture—and in some cases, chart history! Inside this episode: 🎸 THE FAKE BAND HALL OF FAME • Spinal Tap — The loudest, proudest, and most catastrophically clueless metal band ever created. They didn’t make the top spot… they DESTROYED it. • The Blues Brothers — A rhythm-and-blues rampage that turned suits and sunglasses into a religion. • The Commitments — Proof that Irish soul is not only real—it can raise the dead. • The Wonders — The ‘60s pop band that gave us one of cinema’s catchiest earworms. (You’re humming it now, aren’t you?) • Eddie and the Cruisers — A band so mysterious fans still argue about whether their story was actually fiction. • Daisy Jones & The Six — A modern masterpiece that feels like Fleetwood Mac had a baby with a rock documentary. • School of Rock — When detention becomes destiny and kids shred harder than grown men in leather pants. PLUS THE BROTHERS GO OFF THE RAILS (as usual): 🚓 BUSTED When criminals forget to think: • The lasagna-loving burglar who ate himself unconscious • The robber who wore his own name tag to the crime You can’t make this stuff up… but thankfully, someone did. 🎙️ ROCK TALK with Todd Snider What do Led Zeppelin stairwells, bathroom echo chambers, and bizarre recording hacks have in common? More rock history than your high school ever taught you. 🐖 RANDOM FACTS • The man whose ashes literally rest in a Pringles can • A group of flamingos = a flamboyance (which honestly feels right) • And yes… the fact about the pig. The very long, very disturbing fact about the pig. WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS EPISODE Because no other show can take you from fictional rock gods, to criminal idiots, to porcine passion, and somehow make it all feel like one glorious journey through the absurdity of entertainment history. By the time it's over, you won't just love fake film bands—  you’ll want to start one. 🎧 Tune in, turn it up, and tell your friends. Next week: Cult Metal Classics — and trust us, it gets even weirder. Support the show [https://paypal.me/BackinTimeBrothers] Thanks for listening. Join us each Monday at 1pm Central at www.urlradio.net and follow us on Facebook!