NostalgiaTron

Episode 0028 – Mischief

NostalgiaTron — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:52:39 +0000

We solemnly swear that we were up to no good – well that’s kind of true. This week we talk about getting into trouble in our younger years. Were we saints or sinners? Find out more about the crimes and punishments from Mike and Owen’s younger years, and discover who of the pair was the rebel …

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Episode 0027 – Family

NostalgiaTron — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:48:28 +0000

In this episode we take our family members and immortalise them in digital form. Find out more about Mikes barking mad (literally) uncle, Owen’s weird uncle Rod – and many other positive and not so positive members of our respective families. Its a little emotional, but we are sending this precious cargo into cyberspace where …

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Episode 0026 – Shops

NostalgiaTron — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:47:46 +0000

Back in the day, the high street was a different animal. Let us take you back to the time of Woolworths Pick’n’Mix and browsing the latest cassettes (or CD’s) in Our Price. We look back at some of the shops that we remember fondly and share some experiences along the way. Can you name the …

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Episode 0025 – School Daze

NostalgiaTron — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:47:04 +0000

In this episode we look back to secondary (high) school and consider the formative years that made us the people we are today. Were we good students? What was it like going from our quaint little village schools into the big leagues and who were the memorable teachers? Find out what was Owen’s secret weapon …

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Episode 0024 – Films

NostalgiaTron — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:46:30 +0000

Way back before portable electronic devices, nestled amongst toys, TV and playing with friends – films played a huge part of our earlier lives. Back then watching a film was an event, both the process and the screening. In this episode we recall the sweet sweet memories – and reflect – was there really no …

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Episode 0023 – Computers

NostalgiaTron — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:45:56 +0000

Mike and Owen are both “computery guys” and in this episode we talk about the humble computer. Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s really saw the birth of home computing and we discuss some of the classic machines and games of the time. Press play and then any key to start loading the episode.

Episode 0022 – Power Toys

NostalgiaTron — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:45:17 +0000

In this episode we revisit the “Toys” theme and look at toys which were powered. Which were the top toys that sparked nostalgia with Mike and Owen in this magical world. Get your batteries charged for the second episode of season 2 of NostalgiaTron!

Episode 0021 – Music

NostalgiaTron — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:44:23 +0000

We take you on an audio adventure as we discuss the music that influenced our formative years. Back when Michael Jackson was the reigning king of pop to when Mr Blobby took over the charts and everything in-between. Was Owen the one with the musical taste, or did Mike have a deeper connection with music. …

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Episode 0010 – The great outdoors

NostalgiaTron — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:43:27 +0000

The great outdoors! Let us take you on a journey into outdoor activities. Hide and seek? Koola? The list of things that kept us occupied while we were outside was a long list and in this episode we talk about what kind of things used to keep us entertained whilst outside.

Episode 0009 – Action Figures

NostalgiaTron — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:42:35 +0000

In the first part of who knows how many Owen and Mike discuss the toys that made them. What were the favourites, and why? We focus on figures and soft toys in this episode. Learn all about Panda and find out what Mikes GOAT toy was. We ask and try to answer some very deep …

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