Back In Our Day

S2E1 Episode 34: Looking Back at Vegas While Looking Ahead to the New Year

We sit down and unpack our Vegas trip from last August — the memories, the laughs, and the moments that made us realize how much things have changed since back in our day. We also catch up on recent…

Episode 33: Remember When Flying Didn’t Suck?

In this episode of Back In Our Day, we hit the road (and the skies) for an adventure that takes us from the lush green of Oregon State to the bright lights of Las Vegas. We’ll share stories from our…

Episode 32: Back When Texas Theme Parks Were ACTUALLY Fun

In this episode of Back In Our Day, we buckle up and take a ride through the wild world of Texas theme parks and entertainment from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. From the magic of Seaworld to the early…

Episode 31: We Moved Out, But the Memories Stayed!

In this episode of Back In Our Day, we reminisce about the unforgettable (and sometimes chaotic) experience of moving—whether it was leaving home for the first time, settling into that first…

Episode 30: Dirty South Quinceaneras are like Mini-Weddings! Some Lessons Learned and Shared in this episode!

In today's episode, we're chatting about a recent San Antonio quinceanera that was thrown for Ling-Ling (a previous guest on our podcast episodes!). Turning 15 is a special milestone and when you…

Episode 29: Our Return from a Hiatus - Vintage Toy Find from Estate Sale, Measles are Back, School Fights, and Selling Guns, Let's goooo!

Its been a while since our last episode, so this time we're talking about all sorts of topics as we catch up on current events and compare those with how things used to be, back in our day! Bubbles…

Episode 28: Election Results of a Lifetime! Voting Now versus 20+ years Ago

In this episode, we talk about the recent election results, what it is like compared to voting during the 90s and 2000s, as well as how political views have changed as we have aged! Remember what it…

Episode 27: Reunions, Reconnections, and the 'Shit List' Showdown!

In this episode, we dive into the nostalgia of high school reunions and the surprising connections that surface when old friends come back into our lives. Join us as we share stories of…

Episode 26: The Puff Daddy of 2024 is WAAAAY Different from the one in the 90s & 2000s! Nice Try Super Diddy 😅

In this episode, we shout out the recent birthdays of podcast co-hosts "Dr. Smokey" and "Old Man"! Remember what it was like turning 17? Talk about those being the days! Also, we touch on recent…

Episode 25: The Brain Rot Lingo of today is WAY different from Back In Our Day!

If you can't understand what gen Alpha is saying half the time these days, you're not alone, and the way we used to talk back in our day was night and day to what it's become, listen in while as we…

Episode 24: He Who Smelt It, Dealt It! Talking famous scents and fragrances of the 80s, 90s, & 2000s

Do you remember any of the iconic fragrances and smells of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials, 1 Gen X'er, and 1 Boomer, as we recall those who smelt it, and dealt it, in this 24th…

Episode 23: Moving Mistakes & Jury Duty Shenanigans!!

S2E5 Episode 22: FIESTA, NIOSA, & Other San Antonio Mezcan Things From Back in the Day!

Battle of the Flowers Parade, NIOSA, OysterBake and more...we kick off our 22nd episode with FIESTA storytelling from each of the members of this podcast: one Gen X'er and three Millennials, (with…

S2E4 Episode 21: Sh**y CO-WORKERS & #HorribleBosses of the 80s, 90s, & 2000s!

Work Life Balance Wasn't a thing back in our day, but crappy co-workers and managers sure as hell were! We kick off our 21st episode with intense storytelling from each of the members of this…

S2E3 Episode 20: Driver's Ed Is Complete B.S. Compared to When We Were Teens!

What is up with the insane requirements to get a Drivers License in 2024? Remember when we took our driver classes in high school or at a driving school in a matter of a few weeks? Join us, 3…

S2E1 Episode 19: P.T. Tries To Get To Heaven, Starbucks...more like StarSUCKS, Vacation Highlights, & 2023 Wrap-Up

This upload is from Jan. 2nd, sorry for the delay in our frequency of uploads. D has been busy with work and while we've been meeting weekly, the uploading has had to take a slow down for just a bit.…

S2E1 Episode 18: Childhood Pet Cemetery, Buying Dogs At The Mall, Fish From Walmart, & More Crazy Stories!

Do you remember your first pet? Remember how you could actually buy cats and dogs at the malls? Or when Walmart and Target used to sell Fish and other animals! Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er,…

S1E17 Episode 17: The WORST & BEST Christmas Gifts We've Ever Received in the 80s, 90s, & 2000s!

Can you recall the best and worst gifts you ever received growing up in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s? Join us, 3 Millennials and 1 Gen X'er, as we expose our family members and friends for the crappiest…

Losing A Loved One - A Tribute Episode

In this very special and emotional episode, we take time to remember and pay tribute to our Mother (beloved wife of 46 years to 'Old Man') as we recently reached the two year anniversary of her…

S1E16 Episode 16: Thanks Blockbuster Video For Giving Us Access To AMAZING Films of the 80s, 90s, & 2000s! Iconic Movies Are a Thing of The Past It Seems...

So many iconic films came out during our generation growing up and it seems like nowadays we just get constant remakes and recycling of the old stuff. We didn't realize how good we have it, as we…