Making a New Friend and Other Stories
We have a new episode this week, as mom looks back at some past trips overseas, including one where she got to know the woman who would become one of her closest friends. We also pull the curtain back a bit and reveal some recent health developments, and learn how it has impacted some of our past episodes.
Hosting Costume Parties and Other Stories
Photos were our prompt this week, as we look at how Mom would entertain friends. Plus. we take a trip to the ballgame. Actually, several ballgames, and hide from dad on the way home.
Going to the Drive-in and Other Stories
Mom liked the drive-in as a kid, and Studio 54 as an adult. Life means changes, and we hear about all sorts of changing entertainment this week, from the movies, to dance clubs, to hallucinogens.
Adjusting to Suburbia and Other Stories
Mom's mom moved her with Mom's dad after the war, and it was an adjustment. We look at the war from various stops in time, as we learn how her mom adjusted to life in the U.S., and how her dad got involved in the war in the first place.
Smuggling Hash into Canada and Other Stories
Mom ran into the New York Jets while attending college. As you do. She also brought drugs across international lines. So, she's practically an NFL player. We also learn which sport she didn't like. And more about how her brother hated her dad.
Losing the Last Quaalude and Other Stories
Mom threw away a bag of really good weed. That leads to a full on drug talk. Plus, more on Bob and his patchwork boots, and the fashion industry in the 60s.
Turning Down Mick Jagger and Other Stories
This week, it's mob shakedowns and the Rolling Stones, as Pop's business gets some "protection" and Mom runs into Mick Jagger for the second time. Can she resist his charms? Yes, yes, she can.
Playing Records and Other Stories
From the basement to Vietnam and back again. This week, Mom talks about the music she heard growing up, her parent's reaction to the war in Vietnam, and her first jobs. Plus, we manage to meet a famous person along the way, because of course we do.
Serving Jerry Garcia and Other Stories
We've heard about the famous people mom met as a kid, but this week, we're learning about how she met Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia while tending bar in Ft. Lauderdale. Plus, a return to Las Brisas and horseback riding!
Carlos Santana's House and Other Stories
Mom went to a lot of parties growing up. One of them was at Carlos Santana's house. It did not go..... smooth. Also, more fun from the Borscht Belt.
The Borscht Belt and Other Stories
Alan King and the Borscht Belt are the main focus this week. Why those two things? What do they have in common? Is the Borscht Belt part of a line of cold soup garments? These questions and more are answered this week!
Running from Alligators and Other Stories
Mom likes to dance. She likes to go to museums. She likes to travel alone. She doesn't like gators, but she knows how to get away. All that and more. Plus, Kelly doesn't mind who she dances with.
Sneaking Cigarettes and Other Stories
Mom started smoking as a teen and never stopped. She moved to NYC in the 70s, but left a few years later. Also, she saw Bowie around NYC. If there's one takeaway from this episode, it's that 1970s New York was a weird and wild place.
Poker Dealing and Other Stories
In this episode, we go back to the Seminole Indian Casino, where mom learned to deal cards. We go deep into the casino industry, learn about the perils of pissing off player's, where to turn for help, and the most important word a dealer can shout. Get ready, and watch how much you drink!
Horse Breeding and Other Stories
This week, mom's going camping, and she's bringing the dog! Then, we learn some more about horseback riding, and what goes into picking out a new dog. Plus, a tiny bit of burger talk.
Tornado Racing and Other Stories
You got to know when to hold 'em, and know when to drive faster! Mom met Kenny Rogers and sped away from a tornado, but not the same day. Also, people act crazy when a storm's coming. Plus, more about opera than you were expecting to learn today.
Yogi Berra’s Wife and Other Stories
From the Pat Sajak to 30,000 feet above land, mom's stories take us to all sorts of wild places. This week, we hang out with Valerie Harper and make friends with George Steinbrenner. Did you know Yogi Berra was married? I mean, I assumed so…
King Zog of Albania and Other Stories
From the trails of Long Island and back to Woodstock, mom has more stories to tell. This week, we start off on a serious note before jumping into more stories of growing up. There's horses, Janis Joplin, muddy hippies, and more. Come along!
Globe-Trotting and Other Stories
In this debut episode, we get a whirlwind tour of some of mom's stories and some of her travels. From bumping elbows with celebrities while on vacation, to partying with rock stars at home, we get a taste of all the places Mom has been and some of the people she's met along the way. Plus, 3,500 dollars in cash!