If Memory Serves
Night of the Living Geeks
Two brothers journey down the nostalgic backroads of their childhood as they look back at growing up in the Bay Area during the 80s and 90s.
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06/30/20 • 99 min
Brick by brick, we assemble this month's episode on LEGOs! They were possibly the one toy that had true staying power through our childhood. We look back at the sets we had, sets we might have had, and recount many stories of why these old LEGO sets still hold a big place in our hearts! Make sure to share the show with friends, drop us a review wherever you consume podcasts, and don't look at what some of these sets go for on eBay these days!
Episode 28: Nickelodeon Part One OR The Secret of the Slime
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03/01/20 • 79 min
This month, Taylor and Seb set out to remember Nickelodeon as it was in the 80s and 90s. Now, we run into some minor audio issues, but we quickly realize we have enough to run two episodes. So in this first look at Nick, we discuss The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Clarissa Explains it All, You Can't Do that on Television, Double Dare, Finders Keepers, Count Duckula, The Mysterious Cities of Gold, F Troop, Mister Ed, and The Adventures of the Little Koala. Next month, we'll have even more Nickelodeon memories! So be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!
12/01/19 • 77 min
As we prepare to finish out another decade in this reality, Seb and Taylor uncover a 30 year old relic...an old home movie their family recorded on New Year's Eve 1989. In it, they look back at their favorite things from the 1980s. Taylor and Seb share ten snippets of this decade in review and look back...do those choices hold up with hindsight? What sort of strange things did they enjoy back then? What exactly is Seb holding onto in the video? Join us as we venture back! Rate & review us, please...and share us with friends!
11/02/19 • 63 min
Settle in friends, grab your popcorn, listen to the pianist start playing...the lights will dim, the curtains part...and the show will begin! This month, Seb and Taylor look back at a South Bay institution: The Gaslighter Theatre! It was the location of their parents' first date (they're celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this month, by the way) and the site of many a good memory for each of our boys, too! Join us, please, on this old-timey adventure! Please check the show notes for all the links, rate & review us, and gently caress that subscribe button (everyone else wants you to smash it).
06/30/19 • 110 min
Seb and Taylor are back this month with memories of some of their favorite restaurants, foods, and snacks that are no longer with us! It's everything from Bob's Big Boy to their dad scoring the sign from their favorite local Chinese joint to Pudding Pops and even favorite Happy Meal items that would never fly today. Plus, Seb goes on a proper shoot week over his feelings about Patrick Stewart playing a Frenchman!
Episode 19: Star Wars Memories OR The Empire Strikes Out
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06/01/19 • 93 min
It's June! It's blockbuster movie season and this month Taylor & Seb look back at their Star Wars memories! The movies, the toys, and so much more! This is a very special episode (despite some technical hiccups) in which the boys recorded live together in the studio! Use the force and check out this episode! Please be sure to rate and review (we'll read future reviews) and support us on Patreon (we'll shout you out there, too)!
Episode 18: PBS Memories OR Where's My Tote Bag?
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05/01/19 • 85 min
Taylor and Seb are back for the month of May with their memories of watching PBS during the 80s and 90s! Sure, we all remember Sesame Street and the regulars, but we dive into some of the more random, unique, and meaningful shows that impacted our lives. From learning to draw, to watching the stars, to traveling through time, and learning what smeg meant...it's all our favorite PBS memories. But you don't have to take our words for it!
03/02/19 • 115 min
March is here and spring is on the horizon! This month, Seb and Tay take a look at a very massive part of their childhood (and adulthood) as they recount their memories of growing up with air-cooled VWs in the family. Where did it start? What random bits of trivia do they recall? What exactly is the statute of limitations on stealing parts off an abandoned vehicle? They talk about all that and so much more. They could have easily done a three-part series on all their memories and how bittersweet things are today. Come check out the feels and be sure to share it with friends!
01/01/19 • 126 min
Welcome 2019! The brothers are back and talking all about their brother vs. brother experience when they both did Civil War Reenacting during the early 90s. After seeing the Ken Burns doco, how did Taylor and Seb find their way into this deep dive on living history? Chafing wool, FARB, saving up for bits of uniform, playing with black powder, death by chocolate, and so much more!
Episode 35: Robotech Memories OR Minmei Gives Zentradi the Feels
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09/30/20 • 82 min
Grab your flight suit and hop aboard, Seb & Taylor are back with a new episode! This month we look back at our earliest exposure to anime: ROBOTECH! From a cartoon show like none we'd seen before, watching it every afternoon after school, to toys and comics and more, we recount our memories of the Macross Saga from the mid-to-late 1980s! Join us for the fun and share us with your friends!
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FAQ
How many episodes does If Memory Serves have?
If Memory Serves currently has 38 episodes available.
What topics does If Memory Serves cover?
The podcast is about Pop Culture, Podcasts, Nostalgia and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on If Memory Serves?
The episode title 'Episode 31: Cassette Tape Memories OR Puberty Music' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on If Memory Serves?
The average episode length on If Memory Serves is 94 minutes.
How often are episodes of If Memory Serves released?
Episodes of If Memory Serves are typically released every 29 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of If Memory Serves?
The first episode of If Memory Serves was released on Dec 4, 2017.
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