In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast - Episode 80: The Sword & Shield of Harwich, South Park 25 Years Later, Top 'Could Have Been' Athletes, Concord NH, Jack the Ripper(8-11-2022)

Episode 80: The Sword & Shield of Harwich, South Park 25 Years Later, Top 'Could Have Been' Athletes, Concord NH, Jack the Ripper(8-11-2022)

08/11/22 • 50 min

In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast

Episode 80 begins with a trip back to the golden age of Cape Cod restaurants. This week it's a look at a beloved establishment run by a beloved family. Get ready to eat heartily and smile widely as we reminisce about the Sword and Shield of Harwich Port.
It is part city and part wide open spaces. This week's Road Trip takes us to one of only six capital cities New England has to offer. Concord, New Hampshire is filled with historical places, educational wonders, beautiful scenery, and its share of highly-rated restaurants. Find out more about why you should pay it a visit in this episode.
25 years ago this week television saw the debut of one of the most controversial, yet enduring, shows of all-time. South Park changed the way animated shows were seen and created with its adult humor and takes on sensitive topics. More than that it has become a cultural phenomenon that has crossed over generations. From VHS to streaming, this week is a look back at what it was like when South Park first burst onto the scene.
This week's Top 5 looks at athletes that 'could have been.' Whether through injury or simply not living up to the hype, these athletes did not make it to the lofty expectations bestowed upon them. Find out who made the list!
Also there's a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at what could have been the first victim of the notorious Jack the Ripper.

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Episode 79: Lady of the Dunes Final Screening; Ice Cream Truck Memories; Fictional New England Places; Best Summertime Songs(8-4-2022)

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Episode 79 kicks off with a look back at the potentially final screening of the Lady of the Dunes documentary that debuted in April. The film, produced by Frank Durant, has been a popular talking point on the podcast including a long-form interview with Frank in Episode 62. This segment will look back at the final screening, look forward to the companion book that will be released in the near future, and also give an overview of the Lady of the Dunes murder mystery for those who might be unfamiliar with it.
We go from reality to fiction with a unique and different Road Trip segment. Rather than looking at a place to go spend a few days, this week's segment looks at fictional New England places. It includes towns from famous movies and television shows, places you'll immediately recognize, and others you might have never heard of.
It's the dog days of summer and this week's episode celebrates it. First is a trip way Back In the Day to look at what it was like being a child of the 1980s and the excitement that came when the ice cream truck made its way into the neighborhood.
Summer is celebrated even more with a brand new Top 5 that looks at some of the best summertime songs. Whether lying on a beach towel, sailing on the ocean, or driving a winding road at sunset, these songs are likely to enhance the good vibes.
There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the murder of an Old West legend, Wild Bill Hickok.
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Episode 81: Cape Cod's Tornadoes of 2019, Snipets PSAs, New Haven CT, OG Video Game Characters, Sports Illustrated(8-18-2022)

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Episode 81 begins with a look back three years to the day Cape Cod was hit with several tornadoes. Although only minimal in intensity these storms left their mark on the peninsula. I will tell the story of how the most intense of the three just happened to travel directly over where I worked at the time as well.
This week's Road Trip heads to the popular college city of New Haven, Connecticut. Home to three colleges there is much to see and do here. From beaches to museums, and even the place where the hamburger was invented. Get a crash course in New Haven before you head there yourself.
Old school Public Service Announcements were a fun look at how some kids learned the basics of humanity like love, trust, fair play, and more. One such series of PSAs were the popular Snipets of the 1970s and early 80s. We go way Back In the Day to explain more about them for those that might have forgotten, or are too young to have seen them.
The nostalgia runs deep in this week's Top 5. We look at some of the most iconic OG video game characters. These were the first characters to be as well known as the games themselves. Which of these was your favorite?
There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule that looks back at the premiere issue of Sports Illustrated magazine.
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In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast - Episode 80: The Sword & Shield of Harwich, South Park 25 Years Later, Top 'Could Have Been' Athletes, Concord NH, Jack the Ripper(8-11-2022)

Transcript

Intro

Hello World, and welcome to the in my footsteps podcast. I am Christopher Setterlund. Coming to you from the vacation destination known as Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and this is episode 80. United States is baking in the Hot August son but the finish line is near Labor Day is coming up and fall my favorite time of year. And we got a great episode of the podcast coming up right here. We're going to kick things off with the story of a beloved Cape Cod restaurant and