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It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #91 & 92): Double Dare (1985) and The worst Monday Night Football game ever
September 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBThis week on It Was A Thing on TV, bust out the Colt 45 as Mike, Chico and Greg review a pair of topics that will leave you as muddy as the sod at Heinz Field. First, it's not the Double Dare from 1976 which was previously covered, nor is it the Double Dare on Nickelodeon a year later. This Double Dare was a cop show in the vein of Miami Vice which lasted just over a month on CBS, starring TV's Wiseguy and the guy who is as cool as the cool side of the pillow. Next, last week marked the s...
Telly & Tea - Sneak Peek
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBWhat happens when an actual American and an actual Brit get together to discuss all things television over a lovely cup of tea. Join Mirandia Berthold and Ben Locke on a journey of discovery and find out for yourself. In the pilot episode of Telly and Tea, Mirandia and Ben introduce themselves and the concept of the show. It will also be revealed which popular TV show will get the Mirandia and Ben deep dive treatment as well as which very popular show probably wont. If you have listened t...
Diamond Conversations: Preston Wilson
September 15, 2020 13:27 - 48 minutes - 40 MBThis week's Diamond Conversations features former Mets, Marlins and Rockies superstar outfielder, Preston Wilson. The son of beloved Mets legend, Mookie Wilson, Preston's arrival in New York was met with great fanfare after many years of hype. But it was the shocking trade for Hall of Famer Mike Piazza that sent Preston on his way to having a wonderful Major League career. Take a listen as we go back and talk about those days as a Met and how much Preston wanted to play on the hallowed groun...
Laugh-In Theater #34 - Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story With Jacob Williams
September 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBIn the thirty-fourth episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by “Jambalaya” Jacob Williams to do a live watch of the 2007 comedy, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. The guys discuss machetes; the sense of smell; vintage sets; music bio pics; giraffes; Malcolm In The Middle; hard-partying rock stars; close quarters; song inspirations; dark periods; period-accurate movie sets; The Beatles; obscure instruments; band reunions and “Force” ghosts. So remember, walk away, you don’t w...
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
September 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBJoin Scott Criscuolo & Rob "Tek" Piontek for the start of a 10-chapter journey through the original Star Trek Film Universe! We go back to the beginning with 1979's "Star Trek: The Motion Picture"! From the origin of the franchise, to a failed series idea turned into a picture, they grade all the categories and decide...What is V'Ger? So hop in the Captain's chair and follow us through this journey on Pop Goes the Classics! Follow Scott on Twitter: @ptbpodfather Follow Tek on Twitter: @hal...
Piece of the Action #5: Commando
September 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn the latest episode of Piece Of The Action, Matt welcomes guest Drew Wardlaw to the podcast to watch the 1985 classic Commando! Listen to Matt and Drew discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dan Hedaya, action movie body counts, Drew’s mind-blowing theory about this movie, one-liners, malls, mesh shirts, and so much more! So let off some steam and enjoy this new episode of Piece Of The Action!
It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #89 & 90): Learning The Ropes & Golden Balls
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBToday on It Was A Thing on TV we will learn important life lessons about struggling with two jobs as a wrestler and a teacher along with the importance of holding on to your balls. First, when late 80s family sitcoms and wrestling overlap, the end result is the short-lived Canadian entry Learning the Ropes, starring Lyle Alzado and the stars of the NWA. We also determine the Canadian equivalents of TV shows it seems everything goes back to. Then, from the era of Deal or No Deal, we get a ...
Diamond Conversations: Peter Golenbock
September 08, 2020 18:01 - 34 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week's Diamond Conversation welcomes legendary baseball historian and New York Times best selling author, Peter Golenbock. Mr. Golenbock discusses his long career writing about the history of many of the game's biggest stars and most legendary teams. He takes us on a walk back in time as he reveals how he got his start and why he still loves the game of baseball today.
Laugh-In Theater #33 - Wayne's World with Rob Kinler
September 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn the thirty-third episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Rob Kinler to do a live watch of the 1992 comedy, Wayne’s World. The guys discuss public access cable; The Flowbee; driving when the song Bohemian Rhapsody comes on; White Castle burgers; Grey Poupon; Columbia House; watching planes land; haikus; street hockey; facial expressions; why Rob Lowe seems ageless; Alice Cooper’s acting; arcades; donut shops; Terminator 2 and cover bands. So remember, party on!
It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #87 & 88): Collegiate Comedies of 1975 & AfterMASH
September 02, 2020 13:22 - 2 hours - 124 MBThis week on It Was A Thing on TV it's time to go back to school as Mike, Chico and Greg learn that suicide is painless. First, we're going back to school with three shows from early 1979, which tried capitalizing off the success of Animal House. All three were busts, though each show produced quality future talent. Also in this show, Mr. Whipple typecasting and ZIPPER?! Then, M*A*S*H is one of television's most popular shows ever, yet its spinoff AfterMASH lasted less than a season and...
Diamond Conversations: Carter Capps
September 01, 2020 12:43 - 29 minutes - 27 MBToday's Diamond Conversations features former Miami Marlins, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres relief pitcher, Carter Capps. Capps, most known for his very unorthodox pitching style later in his career, is now a coach for the highly regarded Driveline Baseball. His coaching philosophy and his success of getting to the big leagues take center stage in this fantastic interview.
Laugh-In Theater #32 - Office Space with Jennifer Smith
August 31, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIn the thirty-second episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton welcomes back Jennifer Smith to do a live watch of the 1999 comedy, Office Space. They discuss crappy commutes; changing lanes in traffic; suspenders or belts; fixing printers; pieces of flair; bars in office parks; short sleeve dress shirts; nosy neighbors; cubicle farms; hypnotism; screening calls; Y2K; being candid; payroll glitches; Tetros; stump speeches; taking aggressions out on office equipment; expressing yourself;...
PTBN Pop Special - DC FanDome Reaction Show
August 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBIn this PTBN Pop Special, Andy Atherton is joined by Mirandia Berthold, Shawn Kidd & Scott Shifflett to discuss the major announcements and trailers of the recent DC FanDome held online this past weekend. The gang shares their thoughts on the newest and latest trailers for the movies: Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad, Black Adam, The Batman, The Flash & The Justice League: The Snyder Cut; video games: Gotham Knights & Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League as well news about many of the ...
It Was A Thing on TV Tripleheader (Episode #85, Minisode #2 & Episode #86): '80 Collegiate Cheerleading Championships, Mr. Microphone & Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
August 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThis week on It Was A Thing on TV we talked about the jiggle factor way back in Episode 15 with "Flying High" this week we bring you two examples of this along with a memorable product featured in commercials around that time. First, like many things in the 70s and 80s, minor happenings were turned into celebrity-laden events for television. It happened to collegiate cheerleading in 1980, infusing it with such personalities as Magic Johnson, Catherine Bach, and...Willie Shoemaker? Next, a...
Diamond Conversations: Barry Lyons
August 25, 2020 14:30 - 50 minutes - 47.3 MBThis week, Diamond Conversations welcomes our first guest from the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets, Catcher Barry Lyons. Follow us as we walk back through Barry's career chronicling an amazing 1985 minor league campaign that ultimately would help him secure a spot on the Mets for many years as a backup to Hall of Fame Catcher, Gary Carter. As well as Barry's triumphant and inspiring personal story that helps you learn about the determination of a champion in life!
Laugh-In Theater #31 - Waiting with James Gruenberg
August 25, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBIn the thirty-first episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by James Gruenberg to do a live watch of the 2005 comedy, Waiting. The guys discuss restaurant hosts; Freaks & Geeks; fortune teller machines; smoking in the kitchen; new employee hazing rituals; power trips; difficult customers; The Naked Cowboy; Scooby Doo tongue; stage fright; Mudslides; being too nice; slut magic; The Wizard Of Oz; training videos & whippets. So remember the Cardinal Rule, don’t mess with peopl...
The Year In Pop: 1984
August 20, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 64.5 MBIn the thirteenth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1984. The guys talk in depth about Karate Champ; the Apple Macintosh commercial; the Detroit Tigers incredible wire to wire season; the end of the New York Islanders’ dynasty; Who’s The Boss; Transformers; Bernhard Goetz; Van Halen’s 1984 album; the many great movie ...
It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #83 & 84): David Letterman Shows Within The Show & Steve Martin's The Winds of Whoopee
August 19, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBFirst, who doesn't enjoy late night television's comedy bits between the monologue and the first guest? We like them so much, we are devoting episodes to such segments which we affectionately call "shows within the show." Our first look at late night shows within the show is David Letterman, running the gamut from a troubled teen who is clearly not a troubled teen, to a spoof of one of the most popular and controversial shows of the day. Next, in February of 1983, ABC aired the highly ant...
Diamond Conversations: Mitch Harris
August 18, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 43.5 MBToday's Diamond Conversations podcast welcomes former St. Louis Cardinals Relief Pitcher and US Navy lieutenant, Mitch Harris. Mitch's story is one for the ages as he discusses his baseball journey being put on hold as he served our country as a member of the US Navy. Three deployments under his belt and a dream to make it to the majors didn't stop the fire inside Harris, who would eventually make his debut for the Cardinals in 2015.
Laugh-In Theater #30 - American Pie with Shawn Kidd
August 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBIn the thirtieth episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd (NWA Crock ‘N Roll) to do a live watch of the 1999 comedy, American Pie. The guys discuss scrambled porn; thick envelopes; college chicks; Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions; MILFs; being smug; Macs; choir and band chicks; awkward conversations; lacrosse; baked goods; cool dads; mass emails & the “L” word. So remember, this one time, at Band Camp…
Piece of the Action #4: Speed
August 14, 2020 14:14 - 2 hours - 76.6 MBIn the latest episode of Piece of the Action, Matt welcomes Ben Locke to the podcast to watch the 1994 classic Speed! Listen to Matt and Ben talk about Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, Jeff Daniels’ great year, buses, Myspace, punk bands, and so much more on this episode of Piece of the Action!
Blockbuster Rewind #3 - Beverly Hills Cop Franchise
August 13, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 66.8 MBOn the third episode of Blockbuster Rewind, co-hosts Eric Eells, Scott Shifflett & Andy Atherton are joined by guest Jacob Williams to discuss a the action-comedy Beverly Hills Cop and it’s sequels. They go through each of the films and talk about Axel Foley’s detective skills; the relationship between him, Rosewood and Taggart; the minor characters both good and bad; the main villains and their evil plots and the final climatic shootouts. As a bonus, they chat about the 80’s action film, Co...
It Was A Thing on TV Tripleheader (Episode #81, Minisode 1 & Episode 82): Tribute to Regis/Taskmaster (US)/Blind Justice
August 12, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBThis week on It Was A Thing on TV we pour one out for Regis while Mike laments about a short lived American version of a popular British show and Greg wonders what Steven Bochco was thinking in 2005. First, in episode 80, while we were recording that episode, word broke that Regis Philbin passed away. We felt we should honor the television legend both by looking back at one of his more forgettable shows, The Neighbors, but also by offering up our memories and favorite Regis moments, includ...
Diamond Conversations: Rich Rodriguez
August 11, 2020 13:49 - 51 minutes - 43.9 MBToday's Diamond Conversations features former MLB pitcher, Rich Rodriguez. Since retiring from his baseball career, Rich has gone on to create Elite NINE Baseball. ELITE NINE partners with former Major League baseball players to provide pitching, hitting, fielding, catching and throwing instruction. In addition to private lessons, ELITE NINE hosts baseball camps & clinics across the country featuring past and present Major League baseball talent. Learn all about Rich's post career journey a...
Laugh-In Theater #29 - Old School with Ben Locke
August 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBIn the twenty-ninth episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Ben Locke (The Special Relations) to do a live watch of the 2003 comedy, Old School. The guys discuss airport security; Grey’s Anatomy; getting drunk on wine; best man speeches; bread makers; funerals; The Olive Garden; bathrobes; the many uses of vegetables; “The Guy Code”; Todd Phillips’ cameos; school spirit. So remember, you’re my boy Blue!
It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #79 & 80): Condo & The Noel Edmonds Show
August 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBThis week on It Was A Thing on TV, the gang looks at a pair of short-lived shows from ABC back in the 1980's. First, two families tied together through relationships struggle with each other on an ABC sitcom in the early 80s. Where have we heard that? Soap, but also this entry from people who brought you Soap--the McLean Stevenson vehicle Condo. Could this series have gotten a popular emcee his iconic hosting gig? Then, in 1986, Bruce Forsyth wasn't the only UK entertainer to be impor...
Diamond Conversations: Brook Fordyce
August 04, 2020 14:16 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBToday is an all new Diamond Conversations featuring the Head Baseball Coach of Keiser University Baseball and former MLB catcher, Brook Fordyce. Brook shares with us his recent battle with Covid-19, preparing his team for what would be a shortened season and reminisces about his playing days and coming up through the New York Mets system.
Blockbuster Rewind #2 - Deep Impact & Armageddon
July 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBOn the second episode of Blockbuster Rewind, co-hosts Andy Atherton, Scott Shifflett & Eric Eells are joined by guest Jennifer Smith to discuss a couple of similar blockbusters that were both released in the summer of 1998: Deep Impact & Armageddon. They go through each of the films and talk about their favorite scenes, best and worst characters, the science facts and fictions, rate the main character deaths, reveal what they would do if faced with the same situations and question some of th...
It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #77 & 78): The WTF Stories of Unsolved Mysteries & The Hollywood Game
July 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBJoin us on It Was A Thing on TV this week as perhaps you can help us solve a mystery. First, everybody loves Unsolved Mysteries. In honor of the recent reboot on Netflix, we look at a dozen of the more bizarre stories from the original series including stories involving a magic rock, lightning strikes, and a death chair. Then, from a listener request, we look at the very short-lived CBS entry from summer 1992, The Hollywood Game, where your knowledge of movies past and present could pay ...
Diamond Conversations: Mike Trombley
July 28, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 38.3 MBToday's Diamond Conversation features a very fun conversation with former Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles reliever, Mike Trombley. Trombley shares his journey to the majors as well as the ups and downs that come with switching organizations and how sometimes you never exactly know who will be the key voices behind your career success.
Laugh-In Theater #28 - Back To School With Steve Bennett
July 23, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 59.1 MBIn the twenty-eighth episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Steve Bennett (The Sports-Casters) to do a live watch of the 1986 comedy, Back To School. The guys discuss bad report cards; William Zabka’s filmography; the importance of Polaroids; weird roommates; widgets; Sam Kinison’s greatness; required reading; 80’s toys; changes to the legal drinking age; Wurlitzer Jukeboxes; tournaments; school mascots; college deans; tall girls & the physics of The Triple Lindy. So, ...
It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #75 & 76): Video Power & Xavier: Renegade Angel
July 22, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 149 MBBreak out the NES while we head out on a journey into the desert for this week's topics on It Was A Thing on TV. First, Video Power--is it a video game cartoon or a video game game show? ¿Porque no los dos? This might be the only show we will cover which can be classified as a show in two different genres, while keeping the general premise intact. Then, we hit the most bizarre show we'll ever cover on this show (yes, more bizarre than Cheap Cheap Cheap) as we look at the 2007-09 Adult S...
Diamond Conversations: Kyle Farnsworth
July 21, 2020 13:37 - 28 minutes - 24.4 MBToday's Diamond Conversations welcomes former Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees star reliever, Kyle Farnsworth. Kyle is here to discuss Adrenaline Outdoors, who is redefining the outdoor experience by focussing on God, Family, and the Great Outdoors. In this interview, Kyle discusses the bond he had with his father growing up and how the outdoor experience led to so many positive moments and memories in his life. He also provides an in-depth look at some key moments from his ...
Laugh-In Theater Special #7 - Can't Hardly Wait
July 20, 2020 17:43 - 2 hours - 56.6 MBOn the latest Laugh-In Theater Special, host Andy Atherton is joined by Tim Capel, Jacob Williams, James Gruenberg & Mirandia Berthold to do a live watch of the 1998 comedy, Can't Hardly Wait. The gang discusses 90's stereotypes; Strawberry Pop Tarts; impovershed actors; signing yearbooks; Smash Mouth; graduating class sizes; wasting flavor; enormus jeans; creepy cousins; hot foreign exchange students; whippets; wine coolers; stage fright; watermelon caressing & night masks. So remember to p...
Diamond Conversations: Simon Rosenblum-Larson
July 18, 2020 02:15 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBSimon Rosenblum-Larson is a current minor leaguer in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. In 2019, Simon went 2-3 with a 3.13 ERA, eight saves, and 74 strikeouts for the Charlotte Stone Crabs of the High A Florida State League. Before getting drafted in 2018 by the Rays, Simon pitched for The Harvard Crimson baseball team at Harvard University for three seasons. Simon is also the President and Director of Player Personnel for More Than Baseball. More Than Baseball provides a diverse group of ser...
Pop Goes The Classics - Bambi
July 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBOn the fifth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Andy Atherton, Mirandia Berthold & Steve Riddle look at 1942’s Bambi. They discuss the many aspects of the film including the beautifully animated forest; the usage of music to tell the story while the dialogue is minimal; the friendship between Bambi, Thumper & Flower; the danger of The Meadow; the death of Bambi’s mom; getting Twitterpated; the similarties that we will see in later Disney ...
It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #73 & 74): The 20/20 Premiere & Password All-Stars + Password '75
July 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThis week on It Was A Thing on TV, the gang looks at a pair of popular TV shows that had some problems during the 1970's. First, 20/20 has been a television staple for over four decades. Its start was a different beast than the 20/20 we have seen for years, from a graphic expose to words and their definitions to Claymation animations. Then, Password is a timeless classic which came off as dated in 1974. What's a show to do? Raise the stakes, upgrade the set, and for a brief while in 1974 a...
Diamond Conversations: Comedian, Steve Hofstetter
July 14, 2020 14:22 - 31 minutes - 33.1 MBToday's Diamond Conversations welcomes Comedian, Steve Hofstetter. A long time die-hard Mets fan and being a Comedian are quite the character attributes of Steve who discusses his long time affinity for the New York Mets and how he became a HUGE baseball fan as well as explaining how his stand-up career and baseball have had such an odd year battling the worldwide Pandemic. We talk about our favorite all-time Mets, how the Mets will fare in a shortened season and whether or not the future of...
Piece of the Action #3: The Expendables
July 10, 2020 14:16 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIn the latest episode of Piece Of The Action, Matt welcomes Scott Criscuolo to the podcast to watch The Expendables! Listen to Matt and Scott talk about Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke’s unique look in this movie, Vilena, bad plastic surgery, cauliflower ears, and so much more on episode three of Piece Of The Action!
Laugh-In Theater #27 - Back To The Future With Lee Elias
July 09, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 65.4 MBIn the twenty-seventh episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Lee Elias (Geeks Who Like Sports) to do a live watch of the 1985 comedy, Back To Future. The guys discuss the many Easter eggs throughout the movie; Pizza Hut outfits; peanut brittle; The DeLorean; time-travel movies; costumes for dogs; driving safety tips; purple underwear; Frankenstein; Biff’s running buddies; rhythmic ceremonial rituals; building models to scale; spiked punch; and guitar solos. So remember,...
It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #71-72): Herb Abrams' UWF (Director's Cut) and Go
July 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBwhat .. is .. a .. podcast .. that .. discusses .. obscure .. tv .. on .. PTBN .. Pop .. It Was A Thing on TV! .. (ding!) This week Mike, Chico and Greg bust out the Baby Oil and Funko POP's for today's two topics. First, back in May on the PTBN Wrestling feed, the gang looked at the Herb Abrams' Dark Side of the Ring episode on Herb Abrams. In the first episode, they go deeper into Herb's feeble attempt to topple the WWE empire with the Universal Wrestling Federation. Following that we ...
Diamond Conversations: Marvin Freeman
July 07, 2020 15:02 - 50 minutes - 45.2 MBToday's Diamond Conversations welcomes former Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies pitcher, Marvin Freeman. With an awesome look back to players of the 80s, Marvin Freeman talks some of his most memorable pitching moments, players he had the most success against and his first MLB win vs. the Mets in 1986. We also discuss his Freeman Baseball academy and the Marvin Freeman Youth Foundation.
The Year In Pop #1983
July 02, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 65.3 MBIn the twelfth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1983. The guys talk in depth about Mario Bros.; Cabbage Patch Kids; the introduction of the McNugget; the QB Class of ’83; The “Pine Tar Game”; Jimmy V.; very special episodes; Fraggle Rock; The Moonwalk; legendary albums like Thriller, An Innocent Man & Pyromania; WarG...
It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #69-70): When Things Were Rotten & The Nutt House
July 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis Week on It Was A Thing on TV, the gang pays tribute to a legend by looking at his two not so well known TV creations. First, When Things Were Rotten. Mel Brooks is a legend, both for his work in film and on television. He had something in Fall 1975 with When Things Were Rotten, but it had rotten luck and a rotten time slot versus two powerhouse shows plus it might have been a little ahead of its time. Then, 14 years after When Things Were Rotten, Mel Brooks returned to TV with The...
Diamond Conversations: Mark Leiter
June 30, 2020 13:22 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBToday's Diamond Conversations welcomes former MLB pitcher, Mark Leiter. A veteran of over 330 Major League baseball games, Mark Leiter could do it all from starting to relieving and learning countless lessons on life in the big leagues. Hear the harrowing story of how Mark stepped away from the game only to be met with his biggest career break and how joining the New York Yankees reignited his career and led to his many years of baseball after. Also find out what he's up to these days in tea...
Diamond Conversations: Nelson Figueroa
June 26, 2020 16:29 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBToday's Diamond Conversations welcomes former New York Mets pitcher, MLB Veteran and TV analyst, Nelson Figueroa. Nelson joins the podcast to discuss his MLB career, the upcoming 2020 baseball seasons and his plans to possibly explore becoming a pitching coach for a Major League club. Also relive some of Nelson's finest career moments and who he had surprising success against while on the mound.
Blockbuster Rewind #1 - Jaws And Its Sequels
June 25, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 72.6 MBA brand-new show joins the PTBN Pop Feed, Blockbuster Rewind. On each episode, co-hosts Andy Atherton, Scott Shifflett & Eric Eells will cover and discuss the best and worst of Hollywood Blockbusters, Summer Tent Poles and Popcorn Movies. On their maiden voyage, they welcome guest Tim Capel to discuss the first Hollywood Blockbuster: Jaws and its subsequent sequels. They go through the franchise and talk about their favorite scenes, best characters, behind the scenes stories, rate the shark ...
It Was A Thing on TV Twin Pack (Episodes #67-68): Break The Bank & the Game Show Finales of 6/20/80 + The David Letterman Show
June 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBThis week on It Was A Thing on TV we're calling the Smithsonian and asking them to put this collection into the vault! Mike, Chico and Greg first discuss the various game shows called "Break The Bank" Three completely different shows, one was good, one was basic and one was a mess. And how does one Mrs. Mickey Kennedy Branson play a role in this? Also this past week marked 40 years since we saw the temporary end of three game shows, each of which would all return to the airwaves by 1987. I...
Diamond Conversations: Jeff Frye
June 23, 2020 14:53 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThe newest Diamond Conversations features former MLB star and now #CertifiedHittingGuru, Jeff Frye. Jeff has become a social media player the last few months as his battle with the new age "pros" teaching kids how to play the game have finally set off the REAL veterans of baseball. Jeff's baseball career included stops in Texas, Boston, Colorado and Toronto and he also went on to be a very successful player agent after his MLB career. So join the SHE GONE movement and step up to the plate.
Laugh-In Theater Special #7 - Scary Movie
June 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBIn a "special isolation edition" episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Jennifer Smith & James Gruenberg to do a live watch of the 2000 comedy, Scary Movie. The gang discusses movie parodies; landscaping; impoverished Skeet Ulrich; granny panties; the greatness of Cheri Oteri; the many uses of vacuum cleaners; The Spice Girls; role playing, sneaking food into movies & whether or not you need to see the source material to enjoy a parody movie. So, do you like scary movie...