Fadtabulous
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA podcast that brings you trends and fads from past to present; the weird and the wonderful, and puts them in their place.
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#09 - Dance Crazes
June 20, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 22.2 MBToday we're talking all about the dances of our childhood...well, maybe not all of our childhoods. Even if you're a young'n, we're sure you've heard of and/or seen them around. We reminisce over the classic dances of the 50's and 60's - The Twist and the Loco-Motion. After the break discuss the validity of the Disco dance moves seen the world around. Moves like the Bump, the Electric Slide, The Hustle...and even the Y.M.C.A! We end things on a modern note, and talk about the "Watch Me Wh...
#08 - Diet Fads
June 13, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MBDiet fads have always been a part of pop-culture: They all promised weight loss and natural energy boosts, but do any of these really work? Today we’re talking about a few of the most popular ones. The Cabbage Soup diet promised 10 pounds weightloss in just one week, and Atkins swore up and down that you could eat as much fatty meat and cheeses, but none of them were permanent solutions. Even juicing or eating an all-paleolithic/gluten-free diet can wreak havoc on your body. There are two...
#07 - Shoes
June 06, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBToday we're talking about the things you put on your feet. They protect your toes, and look darned good! We started with the all-mighty platform. which took off in the late 60's, but actually originated in ancient Greece. We then school our listeners about penny loafers, docksiders and saddle shoes. Jason Triviolla from Copiague, NY wrote in to [email protected]. He said: "Hey guys, I actually grew up next to the Johnny All-Weather drive-in, and it was a BLAST! It was a wee...
#06 - 50’s Fads
May 30, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MBOn this week's show we're talking about a few of the fads that made the 50's so Fadtabulous! We start off the show with the Poodle-skirt, or Circle Skirt. We reference the garment by the many movies it's been seen in and talk about how talented the inventor, Juli Lynne Charlot was. Before the break we showcased the hair-style that when requested, made you get your mouth washed out with soap - the Duck's Ass. Often referred to as duck tail or D.A., it was all the rage then...and is still a...
#05 - Classic Toys
May 16, 2017 04:00 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBHi there, you Fadtabulous humans! On today's episode we're reminiscing on classic toys of our childhood. First up; The Yo-Yo. These toys originated in 500 bc, Greece, and then became a craze within a trend in the 70's and 80's. Next on the list is the allmighty Frisbee (aka. Whirlo-way;Flying Disc; Flyin' Saucer;Pluto Platter) - ANOTHER Craze within a trend! Thanks to Fred Morrison tossing around a pie-tin, and his wife-to-be (Lucille) for throwing it back. He was offered 25¢ for his tin...
#04 - Viral Challenges
May 02, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBFrom the 6 degree's of Kevin Bacon to the ice bucket challege this episode features some of the best and the worst of the challeges we have all participated in or been smart enough to not. Have you ever swallowed a goldfish or a spoonful of cinnamon? Or perhaps you thought you wanted to look like Kylie Jenner and try some home grown plastic surgery. Listen in as we review, rate, and not rate some of these challenges. We advise you to listen with caution and not try some of these at home, ...
#03 - Toys of the 90’s
April 25, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 24.9 MBThis weeks' episode is sure to bring back that grand ole feeling of nostalgia. We're reminiscing over toys from our childhood and adolescence. First on the list is everybody's favorite furry lil' guy, the Furby from Tiger Electronics / Hasbro. Next we talk about another fun play toy, Tickle Me Elmo! For anyone that ever wondered what a naked T.M.E. looks like, it's down-right demented! We also talked about the magic of POGS, Goosebumps books (from R.L. Stine) and who could forget, the...
#02 - Things You Put In Your Ears
April 18, 2017 04:00 - 29 minutes - 25.6 MBOn today's episode of Fadtabulous, Amy & Duff talkabout the birth of portable tunage! From Boom Boxes to Smartphones, and everything in between. We even got a fan-submitted story about Pocket Rockers! Whether you listen on your My First Sony, or listen on your bluetooth headset, you've GOT to listen to this week's Fadtabulous...You might even find out what Arnold Schwarzenegger has to do with streaming smartphones!
#01 - Pets That Won't Crap on Your Floor
April 11, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27 MBYour favorite pets are here! The Duff Man and Amy D bring you the whacky, the weird, and of course the facts about these funky fun pets. We talk Pokemon Go, Chia Pets and why they are super, Pet Rocks aka homeless rocks, along with Digimon/Tamagachi's, and of course what led IGN's Andrew Goldfarb to fall off a pier. Tune in to listen as we break it down, or just break it.
#00 - Show Teaser
April 01, 2017 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.25 MBShow Release Coming April 11th!! Here's a little taste of what Fadtabulous has to offer!