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Halloween: Then And Now

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1888309/open_sms] A look back at how Halloween used to be, how it is now, and some of the reasons things have changed. Happy spooky season to you all!

Nearly-Forgotten Restaurants

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1888309/open_sms] In this episode I talk about five restaurant franchises from yesteryear that still exist, but just barely.  Maybe you have memories of them, too.  Links below, but they will be spoilers. Griff's Hamburgers website and menu Griff's Hamburgers – We Serve Great Tasting Food! (griffshamburgers.com) [https://www.griffshamburgers.com/] Damon's Hazleton website and menu Damon's Grill & Sports Bar (damonshazleton.com) [https://www.damonshazleton.com/] Damon's: Back from the Brink (restaurant-hospitality.com) [https://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/features/rh_imp_16738] Druther's Campbellsville, KY website and menu Druther's Restaurant | Best Breakfast in Campbellsville (druthersrestaurant.com) [https://druthersrestaurant.com/] Ponderosa and Bonanza website and menu Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouse (pon-bon.com) [https://pon-bon.com/]

Harmony Korine's Gummo

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1888309/open_sms] In 1997 a strange independent film, Gummo, was released by filmmaker Harmony Korine. In this episode I'll talk about how Korine got his start as well as some of the specifics of the film itself.  It's dark and gritty, but well worth a watch.  Gummo (1997) - IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119237/]

Looking Back At 1993

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1888309/open_sms] In this episode I'll dig into some of the things going on in pop culture in 1993, as well as some of my personal favorites.  Join me and see if you feel the same as I do about a year that had so much to offer. As always, feel free to comment on Facebook or send me an email to add anything to this topic that you remember fondly.

Movie Soundtracks of the 1980s

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1888309/open_sms] This episode covers five movie soundtracks of the 1980s...some of modest success and one that was a pop culture staple of the decade.