Years of Wonder
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFather and son podcasters B.J. Hollars and Henry Hollars discuss episodes from The Wonder Years while reflecting on their own lives.
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Episodes
"Loosiers"
May 31, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.3 MBIn The Wonder Years season 2 episode 9, Kevin--in an effort to protect his best friend, Paul--confronts his gym teacher on an issue related to team captains. In this episode, B.J. and Henry discuss gym class, standing up for your friends, as well as make an important announcement about the future of Years of Wonder. They also interview Brian Oliu, who shares his own story of gym class struggles, as well as his proudest moment on the soccer pitch. "Frannie", "My Favorite Regret", and "Littl...
"Hiroshima, Mon Frere"
May 25, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIn The Wonder Years season 2 episode 8, Kevin's older brother Wayne brings new meaning to the term "butthead." In this episode, B.J. and Henry discuss sibling rivalry, B.J.'s first literary attempt, and the hard parts of being the oldest. They also interview Marc Inman, who shares his own story of his struggles with brotherhood. "Frannie" and "Under the Stairs" by Josh Woodward. Free download here.
"Coda"
May 18, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.93 MBIn The Wonder Years season 2 episode 7, Kevin decides to quit his piano lessons, and in doing so, learns an altogether different lesson. In this episode, B.J. and Henry discuss quitting, passions, and finding your true identity. They also interview Danilo Thomas who shares his own story of losing and finding himself. "Frannie" and "Release" by Josh Woodward. Free download here.
"Pottery Will Get You Nowhere"
May 11, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.72 MBIn The Wonder Years season 2 episode 6, Norma surprises her family--and frustrates Jack--by reinventing herself as a potter. In this episode, B.J. and Henry discuss reinvention and being your truest self. They also interview Heather Rigby who shares her own reinvention story.
"Just Between You and Me and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky"
May 04, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBIn The Wonder Years season 2 episode 5, Kevin finds himself in the midst of a love triangle between Winnie and Kirk McCray. As communication breaks down, so, too, do relationships. In this episode, B.J. and Henry discuss love, confusion, car crashes, and "courting" Henry's mom. They also interview Tasha Coryell for advice on how to shut down love triangles altogether.
"Steady As She Goes"
April 27, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBIn The Wonder Years season 2 episode 4, Kevin "goes steady" with Becky Slater in an effort to make Winnie jealous, unaware of the consequences for Becky. In this episode, B.J. and Henry discuss jealousy, envy, and the joy of rooting for others' success. "My Favorite Regret", "Don't Close Your Eyes", "Frannie" and "Together On Our Own" by Josh Woodward. Free download here.
"Christmas"
April 20, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBIn The Wonder Years season 2 episode 3, Kevin struggles to find the perfect Christmas gift for Winnie Cooper. B.J. and Henry discuss what makes a great gift, as well as the best ones they've ever received. They also interview Elizabeth Wade, who shares a story of receiving an unexpected gift, and how, over time, it became just what she needed. "Bonjour Mon Amie", "Insomnia," and "Hollow Grove" by Josh Woodward. Free download here. "Silent Night" by Hyson.
"Our Miss White"
April 13, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBIn The Wonder Years season 2 episode 2, Kevin Arnold falls for his teacher, with disastrous results. B.J. and Henry discuss people they admire and people who inspire. They also interview Paul Thomas, who shares a story of a school librarian who led him to Middle-earth and back, and along the way, to a rare encounter with J.R.R. Tolkien. "Memory Replaced", "Hollow Grove", "Beyond the Sky" and "Little Tom Cat" by Josh Woodward. Free download here.
"Heart of Darkness"
April 06, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.75 MBIn The Wonder Years season 2 episode 1, Kevin Arnold makes a new friend, who sends Kevin's moral compass spinning. B.J. and Henry discuss friendship, folly, dreams, werewolves, and Crocs. "Soft Orange Glow", "Aimless", and "Infinite Horizon" by Josh Woodward. Free download here.
"Dance with Me"
March 30, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.24 MBIn The Wonder Years episode 6, Kevin Arnold plans to go to the dance with Lisa Berlini, only to learn that Lisa has other plans. B.J. and Henry discuss how to avoid dancing, but also, why you shouldn't. They also chat with Sarah Jayne Johnson, who shares stories of her back brace, her goth phase, and tips for enduring middle school (mostly) unscathed. "Together On Our Own" and "She Lost Her Wings" by Josh Woodward. Free download here. "Birds in Flight" by Dan Lebowitz.
"The Phone Call"
March 23, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MBIn The Wonder Years episode 5, Kevin Arnold faces the daunting task of calling his love interest, Lisa Berlini. B.J. and Henry discuss courage, fear, and overcoming obstacles--including math. They also chat with Jeff DeGrave, who shares his own story of first date jitters. "Bonjour Mon Amie", "Motionless Land", "Beyond the Sky" and "Together On Our Own" by Josh Woodward. Free download here.
"Angel"
March 16, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 6.98 MBIn The Wonder Years episode 4, Kevin Arnold must come to terms with Karen's counterculture, anti-war boyfriend without losing his sister in the process. B.J. and Henry discuss sticking up for siblings, their "biggest disagreement ever", and interview Linda, a Woodstock attendee and counterculture participant, who was Karen's age in 1968. "Sleep Well, My Dear", "Gravity" and "Little Tomcat" by Josh Woodward. Free download here.
"My Father's Office"
March 09, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 7.07 MBIn The Wonder Years episode 3, Kevin Arnold struggles to understand his father's job. B.J. and Henry discuss work, how they spend their time, stress eating, and interview Mike Hollars (father to B.J., grandfather to Henry) to learn about his own lifetime of employment. "Sleep Well, My Dear" and "My Favorite Regret" by Josh Woodward. Free download here.
"Swingers"
February 26, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBIn The Wonder Years episode 2, Kevin Arnold can't stop thinking about Winnie, even at the funeral for Brian Cooper--a casualty in the Vietnam War. B.J. and Henry discuss life and death, and interview Jim Merrell, who lost his own brother in the Vietnam War. "Gravity", "Reunion" and "I'm Letting Go" by Josh Woodward. Free download here.
"Pilot"
February 24, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBIn The Wonder Years episode 1, Kevin Arnold attempts to survive his first day of junior high, and learns a poignant lesson on empathy for others. Father and son podcasters B.J. Hollars and Henry Hollars discuss the pilot episode while reflecting on their own lives: past, present, and future. "Frannie" and "Little Tomcat" by Josh Woodward. Free download here.