Headed For a Second Lockdown? | #23

Are we headed for a second lockdown due to COVID-19 / Coronavirus? Sadly, I think so. In this episode I talk about that possibility and whether America is ready for it.
Originally recorded on June 30th, 2020

Physical Media or Digital – What Are You Buying? | #22

Chewie talks about a question he asked recently on social media: Are people buying physical media these days or are they turning toward digital only? The answers he got were surprising.
Originally recorded on June 24th, 2020

Top Five Rock Power Ballads | #21

The Top 5 series returns with a discussion that every rock fan has had at least once: What are the greatest power ballads ever recorded?
In this episode, Chewie and Pip reveal their personal Top 5 lists while revisiting some of the most memorable songs from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Along the way, they discuss iconic vocalists, underrated bands, unforgettable music videos, and the personal memories attached to these classic tracks.
Featuring selections from Night Ranger, Journey, Giant, Def Leppard, Steelheart, Van Halen, Skid Row, Poison, Warrant, and Phil Collins, this episode is a celebration of one of rock music's most beloved genres.
Recorded June 16th, 2020
 
 
Episode Timestamps
0:00 – Intro & Tonight's Top 5 Topic1:40 – Defining the Power Ballad2:41 – Drinks, Bourbon & Aviation Gin4:13 – #5: "Sister Christian" (Night Ranger)6:43 – #5: "Sometimes She Cries" (Warrant)
9:21 – #4: "Faithfully" (Journey)11:00 – #4: "I'll See You in My Dreams" (Giant)
14:06 – #3: "When Love and Hate Collide" (Def Leppard)16:23 – #3: "I'll Never Let You Go" (Steelheart)
20:18 – #2: "When It's Love" (Van Halen)24:24 – #2: "I Remember You" (Skid Row)
27:17 – Honorable Mention: "I'll Never Let You Go" (Steelheart)29:09 – Honorable Mention: "Colours" (Phil Collins)30:31 – Honorable Mention: "Heaven" (Warrant)
33:26 – #1: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" (Poison)35:54 – Songs That Almost Made the List36:35 – Future Top 5 Ideas37:24 – Outro

First and Favorites – Cobra Figures | #20

The nostalgia continues with another installment of Firsts and Favorites.
This time, Chewie turns his attention to Cobra and the villains of the GI Joe universe. He shares memories of Destro, the first Cobra figure he owned, and Storm Shadow, the character who became his all-time favorite. Along the way, he recounts the lengthy search for the elusive Storm Shadow figure, the unexpected arrival of a second one, and the comic book storyline that helped make the character legendary.
The episode also highlights Zartan, whose color-changing action figure remains one of the most innovative toys from the golden age of GI Joe.
If you grew up with GI Joe in the 1980s, this is another fun trip down memory lane.
Originally recorded June 2nd, 2020
 
 
Episode Timestamps
0:00 – Intro and Returning to Firsts and Favorites0:16 – Revisiting the GI Joe Concept0:32 – First and Favorite Cobra Characters0:47 – My First Cobra Figure: Destro1:26 – Why the Cobra Figures Stood Out1:51 – My Favorite Cobra Figure: Storm Shadow2:23 – The Hunt for Storm Shadow3:12 – Finally Finding the Figure3:40 – From Zero Storm Shadows to Two4:05 – The Silver Storm Shadow Experiment4:30 – Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes Backstory5:16 – Honorable Mention: Zartan5:33 – The Color-Changing Figure and Vehicle6:03 – Final Thoughts on Cobra Characters6:11 – Outro

First and Favorites – G.I. Joe Figures | #19

A new series begins!
In this first installment of Firsts and Favorites, Chewie revisits his childhood GI Joe collection to discuss both the first figure he ever owned and the one that ultimately became his favorite.
From Breaker, the communications specialist who accompanied him through countless adventures, to Snow Job, the arctic specialist whose unique look made him stand out from the rest of the team, this episode celebrates the toys that sparked imagination for an entire generation.
Join us for a quick trip down memory lane as we explore the figures, stories, and memories that made GI Joe such an important part of growing up in the 1980s.
Future episodes will spotlight Cobras, Transformers, Star Wars toys, and many more nostalgic favorites.
 
Originally recorded June 2nd, 2020
 
 
Episode Timestamps
0:00 Intro & The "Firsts and Favorites" Series0:26 Explaining the Concept0:59 Growing Up with GI Joe in the 1980s1:31 My First GI Joe Figure: Breaker2:21 Breaker's Homemade Pajamas Story3:02 My Favorite GI Joe Figure: Snow Job3:58 Why Snow Job Stood Out4:23 Looking Ahead to Cobras, Transformers & More4:40 Outro

Sick of Hearing About The New Normal? | #18

Chewie talks about a potential return to normal at restaurants, rambles about the current state of the world, his son’s birthday and other random shenanigans including the day he quit dipping… https://www.killthecan.org/53-days-ill-never-get-back/
Originally recorded on June 2nd, 2020

The Perfect Manhattan or Jack with Olives? | #17

Chewie talks about his favorite drink recipes: a Perfect Manhattan or Jack Daniels on the rocks with olives.
Originally recorded on May 29th, 2020

Thoughts On George Floyd | #16

Chewie talks about George Floyd, the man who was senselessly murdered by a Minneapolis police officer while in custody on May 25, 2020.
Originally recorded on May 30th, 2020

The WWF Mount Rushmore – Round 2 | #15

Chewie is joined by fellow 406er Pip to talk about their all time favorite WWE / WWF wrestlers. This is the podcast / vlog that they’ve been talking about for years now. It’s the first of (hopefully) many in this two man format.
Originally recorded on March 27th, 2020

Getting Back To ‘Normal’ – Movie Night ‘RV’ | #14

It’s Memorial Day weekend and Chewie talks about getting back to some version of ‘normal’ after the COVID-19 lockdowns with a neighbor movie night to watch the 2006 Robin Williams flick RV.
Originally recorded on May 12th, 2020

WWE Mount Rushmore | #13

Chewie talks about his all time favorite WWE / WWF wrestlers and why his beard looks so silly. Also… I’m THRILLED to report that my brother Pip is going to join me on an upcoming episode to re-do this list and to give you his thoughts – stay tuned!
Originally recorded on May 20th, 2020

When a Child Goes Missing | #12

Chewie talks about a time when his youngest child got lost on a recent bike trip.
Originally recorded on May 12th, 2020