Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons, Growing Up in Whiting, Indiana
By Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons: Growing Up in Whiting, IN
A podcast created by friends who grew up in the “Little City by the Lake”, Whiting, Indiana. You’ll hear Sally and Johnny tell stories of growing up together in the 1960’s-1980’s in this quaint but rich in the arts community. Their adventures together and the family, colorful residents and businesses that helped form their adventures and ultimately the stories will be a part of each episode.
Join them to listen to the retelling of stories from days gone by and wonder how they even happened!
New episodes will be available each Wednesday
Join them to listen to the retelling of stories from days gone by and wonder how they even happened!
New episodes will be available each Wednesday
Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons, Growing Up in Whiting, IndianaFeb 03, 2021
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Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons - The Final Episode - Christmas in July or "They weren't bullshit rainbows"
Here we are...ready to close out what has been a remarkable journey for us all - but mostly the three of us.
We had a company meeting and came to the conclusion that this was as far as we felt we could go with this narrative. While we have loved doing this together as well as for all of our faithful listeners, we knew it was time to move on.
What better way than to end with reflections on our amazing trip to Hawaii together! So this final episode will share some of that time with you but will also put a nice button on the stories we told about our beloved Whiting, Indiana.
We hope you've enjoyed this time as much as we have. We thank you. We love you and look for us in another form on this platform down the road - because you know we have many more stories to share and we also don't know how to shut up - like ever.
Aloha!
Sally, Johnny and Shelley
We had a company meeting and came to the conclusion that this was as far as we felt we could go with this narrative. While we have loved doing this together as well as for all of our faithful listeners, we knew it was time to move on.
What better way than to end with reflections on our amazing trip to Hawaii together! So this final episode will share some of that time with you but will also put a nice button on the stories we told about our beloved Whiting, Indiana.
We hope you've enjoyed this time as much as we have. We thank you. We love you and look for us in another form on this platform down the road - because you know we have many more stories to share and we also don't know how to shut up - like ever.
Aloha!
Sally, Johnny and Shelley
Jul 28, 202354:26
Pop Goes the Culture! Season Four - Episode Six - Musings on Celebrating July 4th or Not or "It's not A Euphemism!"
WARNING!! Our producer used too much reverb on the first part of this episode and she says she is so so sorry!! Your favorite hosts are back with a crunchy discussion on July 4th of 2022 and how they are feeling about celebrating America with recent happenings within the country. It certainly doesn't stop them from enjoying some Cowboy Caviar and tortilla chips!
We learn a lot this week about Johnny and Sally's love for encased meats - in case you weren't aware and that Johnny loves "a good roman candle (that's not a euphemism).
this podcast is educational, if you didn't know - our hosts remind our listeners that while fireworks may be pretty to look at, they are harmful not just to our beloved pets, but to bee's and even fish!
Cowboy Caviar recipe is posted on our instagram page - or message us and we will send it to you!
We appreciate you Gentle Readers and thank you for sticking with us!
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and please leave us GR mail on the Anchor app or email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
We learn a lot this week about Johnny and Sally's love for encased meats - in case you weren't aware and that Johnny loves "a good roman candle (that's not a euphemism).
this podcast is educational, if you didn't know - our hosts remind our listeners that while fireworks may be pretty to look at, they are harmful not just to our beloved pets, but to bee's and even fish!
Cowboy Caviar recipe is posted on our instagram page - or message us and we will send it to you!
We appreciate you Gentle Readers and thank you for sticking with us!
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and please leave us GR mail on the Anchor app or email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
Jul 15, 202201:10:40
Pop Goes the Culture! Season Four - Episode Five - Clothing of the 70's and 80's or "Giving in to the frilliness inside of you"
What can we say that isn't said during this episode - other than, WE ARE BACK!
Yep - we were away for a bit doing life stuff and we apologize for our awayness but we are here again whether you like it or not!
This week you hosts, Sally and Johnny, discuss their favorite fashions from the 70's and 80's - shoes, hats, clothing of choice and bags (of which both of them have an abundance of).
There is the usual tangent about John's mothers hairstyle of choice, sex education stuff and many other off topic discussions that you've come to expect as fans of this podcast.
We want to hear from you! What fashion did you sport during your growing up years that you'd rather not ever be caught wearing again BUT the big question is - does Holly still have those socks her mother bought her in D.C? A must know!
send us your comments, questions, concerns and all manners of communication via the Anchor app or to any of our social media accounts - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! We love hearing from you!
Thanks for sticking with us and enjoy the stroll down the fashion runway of John and Salls.
cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
Yep - we were away for a bit doing life stuff and we apologize for our awayness but we are here again whether you like it or not!
This week you hosts, Sally and Johnny, discuss their favorite fashions from the 70's and 80's - shoes, hats, clothing of choice and bags (of which both of them have an abundance of).
There is the usual tangent about John's mothers hairstyle of choice, sex education stuff and many other off topic discussions that you've come to expect as fans of this podcast.
We want to hear from you! What fashion did you sport during your growing up years that you'd rather not ever be caught wearing again BUT the big question is - does Holly still have those socks her mother bought her in D.C? A must know!
send us your comments, questions, concerns and all manners of communication via the Anchor app or to any of our social media accounts - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! We love hearing from you!
Thanks for sticking with us and enjoy the stroll down the fashion runway of John and Salls.
cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
Jun 21, 202201:06:52
Season Four - Episode Four - Pop Goes the Culture - BANDS / SINGERS! or "Joan Jett and the Blackhawks
Boy oh boy - when our hosts record at night there is more guffaws and hilarity than anyone can handle!
Sally and Johnny reminisce about popular bands and singers from the 70's and 80's with some flavoring from the 60's.
We hear about the best place to purchase albums - Hegewisch Records, which was a long way to walk...in Whiting.
Bands / Groups they saw in high school and beyond and what they are listening to today!
Do you all know Dolly Partons song about Little Andy? Johnny does.
Have you ever been to Paradise but you've never been to me?
Our cocktail is The Grateful Dead - delicious!
The Bee Gee's - "there is no Gee without the Bee".
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook - but not our website cuz we gave that up!
Sally and Johnny reminisce about popular bands and singers from the 70's and 80's with some flavoring from the 60's.
We hear about the best place to purchase albums - Hegewisch Records, which was a long way to walk...in Whiting.
Bands / Groups they saw in high school and beyond and what they are listening to today!
Do you all know Dolly Partons song about Little Andy? Johnny does.
Have you ever been to Paradise but you've never been to me?
Our cocktail is The Grateful Dead - delicious!
The Bee Gee's - "there is no Gee without the Bee".
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook - but not our website cuz we gave that up!
Apr 15, 202201:32:00
Season Four - Episode Three - SNACKS of the 60's-70's and 80's or The Hot Nuts Tour!
Here we go! Every piece of information you could ever want about our hosts favorite subject - SNACKS!
John and Sally explore their memory banks for all of their favorite snacks while growing up in Whiting, Indiana and attending grade school and high school.
You'll hear about Salls mothers "douche pickles" again - because thats a favorite and the mystery of Jiffy Pop Popcorn and why it always caught on fire!
Are you a fan of snowcones? Johnny is not - too messy
Our hosts found some interesting snack recipes on www.clickamerican.com - check it out for the Hot Buttered Cheerios!
We are adding a new segment called: Johnny's Karb Korner - where Johnny will remind us of how many carbs are in our food each episode - it should be fun...
Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and leave us some Gentle Reader Mail via the Anchor app or email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com - we want to hear from you!
Happy Snacking!
John and Sally explore their memory banks for all of their favorite snacks while growing up in Whiting, Indiana and attending grade school and high school.
You'll hear about Salls mothers "douche pickles" again - because thats a favorite and the mystery of Jiffy Pop Popcorn and why it always caught on fire!
Are you a fan of snowcones? Johnny is not - too messy
Our hosts found some interesting snack recipes on www.clickamerican.com - check it out for the Hot Buttered Cheerios!
We are adding a new segment called: Johnny's Karb Korner - where Johnny will remind us of how many carbs are in our food each episode - it should be fun...
Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and leave us some Gentle Reader Mail via the Anchor app or email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com - we want to hear from you!
Happy Snacking!
Mar 30, 202201:33:40
Season Four - episode two - Pop Goes the Culture - Commercials! or "My Mother was anti-Prell"
During this episode your hosts, Johnny and Sally take you down memory lane discussing and analyzing and guffawing about commercials from their formative years.
Cereal commercials, beer, shampoo's - all of which factored into all of our lives every single day. Even the jingles that accompanied some of those iconic commercials - we can't get them out of our heads!
Our cocktail this week is what our hosts have drubbed the "Tom Collins...pretty much". A tasty treat that you'll want to make and sip along with them as you take in this weeks episode.
Enjoy! and thank you for being such loyal "gentle readers"
Check us out on Facebook and Instagram and be sure to listen and subscribe and review us, if possible, on your favorite podcast hosting site.
Cereal commercials, beer, shampoo's - all of which factored into all of our lives every single day. Even the jingles that accompanied some of those iconic commercials - we can't get them out of our heads!
Our cocktail this week is what our hosts have drubbed the "Tom Collins...pretty much". A tasty treat that you'll want to make and sip along with them as you take in this weeks episode.
Enjoy! and thank you for being such loyal "gentle readers"
Check us out on Facebook and Instagram and be sure to listen and subscribe and review us, if possible, on your favorite podcast hosting site.
Mar 09, 202201:28:57
Season Four - Pop Goes the Culture! or "the babysitter broke the TV and we never saw her again"
We are back for Season Four with the topics you've been waiting for - all Pop Culture, all the season long!
We are thrilled to have been "renewed' and cannot wait to bring you all the musings your hosts, Sally and Johnny have to offer.
Pop Culture has been a prominent participant in both our hosts lives and they have a lot to say about it all - so put on your giant Koss headphones and give a listen to our new season. We are thrilled to be back with you!
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Feb 27, 202201:03:16
Season Three - Episode Nine - New Years Celebrations or "Beware, We're Aware"
In this our final episode of the season, your hosts, Johnny and Sally and the occasional Viola, bring you memories of New Years celebrations of yore as well as their usual tangents into topics completely unrelated to the subject matter - but that's why we love them right? Right?
One favorite moment is John's recollection of his brief foray into an original ZOOM (not the one's you participated in for over a year with co-workers) but the PBS show! John regales us with a brief original song from the show that we are certain you will all love and be singing long after you hear this podcast.
John and Salls also decide who they would invite to their last NYE dinner - Dead or Alive and there are some surprises! Who would you invite?
We can't wait to bring you our next season - WE'VE BEEN RENEWED - so look for us in March with Season Four of your favorite podcast and ours.
Don't forget to check us out on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - Have a wonderful New Year dear Gentle Readers - we love you!
One favorite moment is John's recollection of his brief foray into an original ZOOM (not the one's you participated in for over a year with co-workers) but the PBS show! John regales us with a brief original song from the show that we are certain you will all love and be singing long after you hear this podcast.
John and Salls also decide who they would invite to their last NYE dinner - Dead or Alive and there are some surprises! Who would you invite?
We can't wait to bring you our next season - WE'VE BEEN RENEWED - so look for us in March with Season Four of your favorite podcast and ours.
Don't forget to check us out on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - Have a wonderful New Year dear Gentle Readers - we love you!
Jan 03, 202201:06:35
Season Three "The Celebration Season" - Episode Eight - Favorite Gifts or "I've Never Had an Intentional Mudslide"
Our official holiday episode!
Your hosts, Johnny and Sally reminisce about their favorite gifts, childhood and otherwise, but mostly childhood...such as The Titanic Game! Ever heard of it?
Our featured cocktail, by our resident bartender Sally, is a type of mudslide - one that John has never intentionally had previously! We are calling it "The Intentional Mudslide".
We also learn the fact that while everyone in the 60's and 70's may have smoked, John's parents did not! No "smoky curtain" for them!
Also - Sally wants to talk about Southlake Mall - but then doesn't.
Thank you for continuing to be our devoted listeners - we appreciate all of you!
We here at Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons wish you a wonderful holiday season and we will see you with another episode after Christmas!
cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com / cigarettestabandtampons.com
Your hosts, Johnny and Sally reminisce about their favorite gifts, childhood and otherwise, but mostly childhood...such as The Titanic Game! Ever heard of it?
Our featured cocktail, by our resident bartender Sally, is a type of mudslide - one that John has never intentionally had previously! We are calling it "The Intentional Mudslide".
We also learn the fact that while everyone in the 60's and 70's may have smoked, John's parents did not! No "smoky curtain" for them!
Also - Sally wants to talk about Southlake Mall - but then doesn't.
Thank you for continuing to be our devoted listeners - we appreciate all of you!
We here at Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons wish you a wonderful holiday season and we will see you with another episode after Christmas!
cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com / cigarettestabandtampons.com
Dec 14, 202101:17:38
Season Three "The Celebration Season" - Episode Seven - Milestone Birthdays or "How Old Was I When I Was 30?"
Our hosts in this episode take you down a familiar path of recalling milestone birthdays they've had or experienced with other family members.
Do you recall when you're parents turned 50 or 60?
This and other birthdays and milestones are discussed and marinated over a new cocktail (that we actually really liked!).
Check out pictures and memories on our website - cigarettestabandtampons.com or follow us on Facebook (soon to be Meta or whatever MZ is calling it), Instagram and Twitter!
Email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com - we really want to hear from you!
Also - if you enjoy this podcast - tell your friends about us! Come on - no seriously...
Do you recall when you're parents turned 50 or 60?
This and other birthdays and milestones are discussed and marinated over a new cocktail (that we actually really liked!).
Check out pictures and memories on our website - cigarettestabandtampons.com or follow us on Facebook (soon to be Meta or whatever MZ is calling it), Instagram and Twitter!
Email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com - we really want to hear from you!
Also - if you enjoy this podcast - tell your friends about us! Come on - no seriously...
Nov 02, 202101:11:04
Season Three "The Celebration Season - Episode Six "WEDDINGS!" or Taco Bell Canon in D-elicious!
First off - apologies for the lateness in getting this episode to you but nevertheless - here it is!
Episode Six gives us all the information you'll ever need about weddings but specifically, weddings in Whiting!
We are also asking for our Gentle Readers to send us their own favorite wedding photo memory (which as a reminder will also give us permission to post it on our website...). We would love to see your memories!
Our cocktail is one that your host Sally threw together at the last moment and ended up being more bitter than any of us expected. Usually we recommend one of Sallys cocktails - this time...not so much (but we still love her!)
This episode lets you, our GR's know that John is available for weddings and could also do your flowers so hit him up at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com if you need a officiant or a florist. He's cheap (shhhhhh, don't tell him we said that).
Be sure to check out our Instagram, Facebook and our website at cigarettestabandtampons.com
Episode Six gives us all the information you'll ever need about weddings but specifically, weddings in Whiting!
We are also asking for our Gentle Readers to send us their own favorite wedding photo memory (which as a reminder will also give us permission to post it on our website...). We would love to see your memories!
Our cocktail is one that your host Sally threw together at the last moment and ended up being more bitter than any of us expected. Usually we recommend one of Sallys cocktails - this time...not so much (but we still love her!)
This episode lets you, our GR's know that John is available for weddings and could also do your flowers so hit him up at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com if you need a officiant or a florist. He's cheap (shhhhhh, don't tell him we said that).
Be sure to check out our Instagram, Facebook and our website at cigarettestabandtampons.com
Oct 08, 202101:14:28
Season Three "The Celebration Season" - Episode Five - Reunions! or "On Sandys Couch"
TRIGGER WARNING!
Due to circumstances beyond our control - aka the Amazon Truck - there are moments during this podcast when two dogs we know and love could not help themselves and had to bark at every noise, including an Amazon delivery. We apologize for their barking but - they are dogs.
Todays episode gifted us with our most frequent Gentle Reader contributor and sister friend, Becca Poulos! Becks talks us through her time growing up in Whiting and the family events she and Sally shared together over the years.
We hear about their last visit together to their alma mater, George Rogers Clark HS which has closed and will sadly be demolished.
Cocktail time is a lovely surprise as our hosts, guest and others imbibe in a lovely wine that made them all exclaim "oooooo - that's good!"
Be sure to check out photos on our website www.cigarettestabandtampons.com and check us out as well on the Facebook, Instagram and the Twitter.
Email us with your input, question and concerns for our safety at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
Due to circumstances beyond our control - aka the Amazon Truck - there are moments during this podcast when two dogs we know and love could not help themselves and had to bark at every noise, including an Amazon delivery. We apologize for their barking but - they are dogs.
Todays episode gifted us with our most frequent Gentle Reader contributor and sister friend, Becca Poulos! Becks talks us through her time growing up in Whiting and the family events she and Sally shared together over the years.
We hear about their last visit together to their alma mater, George Rogers Clark HS which has closed and will sadly be demolished.
Cocktail time is a lovely surprise as our hosts, guest and others imbibe in a lovely wine that made them all exclaim "oooooo - that's good!"
Be sure to check out photos on our website www.cigarettestabandtampons.com and check us out as well on the Facebook, Instagram and the Twitter.
Email us with your input, question and concerns for our safety at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
Sep 15, 202101:12:42
Season Three - Episode Four - "The Celebration Season" - FOOD! or What's the Aspect of Aspic?
Episode Four brings us to the inevitable subject of FOOD!
We learn even more about our hosts and the food growing up in their own households as well as in the beautiful City of Whiting, IN.
You'll hear about Tuna Burgers on stale buns - that cheesy potatoes were only served for Easter - and that the Buranosky family was vinegar based.
Our featured cocktail is a lovely gin based punch with some splashes of lime and lemon and was DELICIOUS!
We would love to hear about your family foods! Please email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail on the Anchor app. But be sure to check out recipes and pictures on our website - cigarettestabandtampons.com
Follow us on Facebook - Instagram and Twitter
We learn even more about our hosts and the food growing up in their own households as well as in the beautiful City of Whiting, IN.
You'll hear about Tuna Burgers on stale buns - that cheesy potatoes were only served for Easter - and that the Buranosky family was vinegar based.
Our featured cocktail is a lovely gin based punch with some splashes of lime and lemon and was DELICIOUS!
We would love to hear about your family foods! Please email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail on the Anchor app. But be sure to check out recipes and pictures on our website - cigarettestabandtampons.com
Follow us on Facebook - Instagram and Twitter
Sep 04, 202101:06:50
Season Three - Episode Three - The Celebration Season! - Travel or "Why Should We Bother Shelley Will Just Throw Up!"
This week your hosts go on and on about their vacations over the years - the fancy ones, the not so fancy ones, the childhood ones and all others in-between.
Was Santas Village a big part of your growing up? How about The Enchanted Forest or even Kennywood in Pittsburgh! Your hosts have experienced all of those places and give us the scoop on what made them great.
This weeks cocktail is a simple yet tasty one - Riesling and Sparkling Italian Soda - easy peasy or Sally just got lazy - you decide.
Be sure to reach out to us on either the Anchor app or at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com and check out more on our website, www.cigarettestabandtampons.com
Thank you Gentle Readers!
Was Santas Village a big part of your growing up? How about The Enchanted Forest or even Kennywood in Pittsburgh! Your hosts have experienced all of those places and give us the scoop on what made them great.
This weeks cocktail is a simple yet tasty one - Riesling and Sparkling Italian Soda - easy peasy or Sally just got lazy - you decide.
Be sure to reach out to us on either the Anchor app or at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com and check out more on our website, www.cigarettestabandtampons.com
Thank you Gentle Readers!
Aug 22, 202101:13:23
Season Three- Episode Two - "The Celebration Season" presents: Pierogifest! or "Come Happy or Go Home"
Its the episode you've been waiting for!
PIEROGIFEST in Whiting, Indiana!
The very popular and highly caloric celebration of the pierogi and all things Eastern European!
Our roving reporter, John B., attends Pierogifest on an extremely hot Sunday afternoon in Whiting and is joined by friends and Pierogifest professionals Linda, Jama Kay and Larry to talk all things pierogifest!
A delicious signature cocktail is shared on Linda's porch while the festival swirls around our foursome!
John also talks to one of our Gentle Readers, Betty Jo about her and her husbands booth of historic wares. You can find them at www.turnerhousemedia.com
We hope you enjoy an afternoon at Pierogifest in Whiting and who knows, maybe we will see you there next year! Make sure to say hello and get some meat on a stick!
www.cigarettestabandtampons.com / cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
PIEROGIFEST in Whiting, Indiana!
The very popular and highly caloric celebration of the pierogi and all things Eastern European!
Our roving reporter, John B., attends Pierogifest on an extremely hot Sunday afternoon in Whiting and is joined by friends and Pierogifest professionals Linda, Jama Kay and Larry to talk all things pierogifest!
A delicious signature cocktail is shared on Linda's porch while the festival swirls around our foursome!
John also talks to one of our Gentle Readers, Betty Jo about her and her husbands booth of historic wares. You can find them at www.turnerhousemedia.com
We hope you enjoy an afternoon at Pierogifest in Whiting and who knows, maybe we will see you there next year! Make sure to say hello and get some meat on a stick!
www.cigarettestabandtampons.com / cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
Aug 04, 202101:08:46
Season Three - Back Together Again and Fully Vaccinated presents: Pandemic Celebrations or He Started Out Clever Then it Got Sad
Welcome back to Cigarettes,Tab and Tampons! We are so thrilled you have chosen to stick with us during our brief but necessary break.
Your hosts, John and Sally are back as is their producer, Shelley to bring you some thoughts coming out of the Covid19 Pandemic year. Words we never want to hear again are "Unprecedented" and "historic" and "Pandemic" but here we are.
Today's episode focuses on how our hosts and their loved ones "celebrated" during the pandemic. How did weddings in their world get pulled off? Birthdays - gatherings - you get it.
We are adding a new segment to our podcast with a cocktail element - a cocktail will be created and shared with you each week. The recipe will be posted on our website, www.cigarettestabandtampons.com. We are calling this cocktail - "Gin and Judys"!
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com with any questions, advice, suggestions. We want to hear from you!
Welcome Back!
Your hosts, John and Sally are back as is their producer, Shelley to bring you some thoughts coming out of the Covid19 Pandemic year. Words we never want to hear again are "Unprecedented" and "historic" and "Pandemic" but here we are.
Today's episode focuses on how our hosts and their loved ones "celebrated" during the pandemic. How did weddings in their world get pulled off? Birthdays - gatherings - you get it.
We are adding a new segment to our podcast with a cocktail element - a cocktail will be created and shared with you each week. The recipe will be posted on our website, www.cigarettestabandtampons.com. We are calling this cocktail - "Gin and Judys"!
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com with any questions, advice, suggestions. We want to hear from you!
Welcome Back!
Jul 25, 202154:22
Season Three Preview! Reunited and Fully Vaccinated or Everything is better when you have an organ in person!
We are back Gentle Readers! We are out of our Covid Cocoon and ready to bring you more stories of growing up, living and loving and discussions about why Carrie Fisher had an English accent in her first Star Wars.
So many things we are excited about and we can't wait to get back to it after our break.
Hope you will continue to support us and tell your friends about us and call Disney + about us! Come on already!!!!
Here we go!
So many things we are excited about and we can't wait to get back to it after our break.
Hope you will continue to support us and tell your friends about us and call Disney + about us! Come on already!!!!
Here we go!
Jul 16, 202117:25
Season Two - Episode 10.2 - Season Two Finishing Touches or "There are no words but we do have swearing"
What can we say but a big thank you to our Gentle Readers for listening, recommending and commenting on our little podcast. Johnny and Sally wrap up Season Two with a mish mash of topics - some of which turn into tangents - SHOCKER - and put finishing touches on topics visited throughout season two.
They regale our "fans" with the funeral versions of our theme song as well as the sad sad version of "Gentle Reader Mail". All of which you will enjoy we are sure!
Thank you all again - keep watching our website, Instagram, Facebook for updates and the start of Season Three - Back Together Again (we hope).
www.cigarettestabandtampons.com
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Facebook: Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons
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Email: cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
We would love to hear from you all with topic suggestions for next season - suggest away!
They regale our "fans" with the funeral versions of our theme song as well as the sad sad version of "Gentle Reader Mail". All of which you will enjoy we are sure!
Thank you all again - keep watching our website, Instagram, Facebook for updates and the start of Season Three - Back Together Again (we hope).
www.cigarettestabandtampons.com
Instagram: cigtabtampons
Facebook: Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons
Twitter: @TabTampons
Email: cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
We would love to hear from you all with topic suggestions for next season - suggest away!
Apr 29, 202101:03:18
Season Two - Episode 2.10 - Homes or "All Roads Lead Back to The Patchwork"
"When I think of home - I think of a place where there is love overflowing - I wish I was home - I wish I was back there with the things I been knowing..."
Home. The places we grew up. The places we moved to when we became adults - home. This and so much more is discussed in this weeks episode.
Your hosts, Johnny and Sally begin by reminding us of the homes of their formative years and then venture into the homes they made for themselves as adults (or at least a reasonable facsimile of whatever an adult is).
They will share stories of so many of the places they lived and the lives they lived there and then they regale you with another Gentle Reader Mail that may or may not go off the tracks - who remembers Grit magazine?
Remember to email us any comments or questions at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com and visit our website at www.cigarettestabandtampons.com. We appreciate all of our gentle readers!
"And we've learned that we must look inside our hearts - to find a world full of love - like yours - like me - like home..."
Home. The places we grew up. The places we moved to when we became adults - home. This and so much more is discussed in this weeks episode.
Your hosts, Johnny and Sally begin by reminding us of the homes of their formative years and then venture into the homes they made for themselves as adults (or at least a reasonable facsimile of whatever an adult is).
They will share stories of so many of the places they lived and the lives they lived there and then they regale you with another Gentle Reader Mail that may or may not go off the tracks - who remembers Grit magazine?
Remember to email us any comments or questions at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com and visit our website at www.cigarettestabandtampons.com. We appreciate all of our gentle readers!
"And we've learned that we must look inside our hearts - to find a world full of love - like yours - like me - like home..."
Apr 22, 202101:11:14
Season Two (The Sensory Season) - Episode 2.9 - Holidays! or "Do Not Portray Spiderman While Hung Over".
Christmas, Halloween, Easter, July 4th - these are some of the holidays that tended to be a big deal if you grew up in Whiting, Indiana. Not just at The Patchwork, but in the homes of our hosts, Sally and Johnny.
Our hosts take you on a journey in this episode of how holidays played an important part of their friendship in their growing up years.
You'll hear about Hobo Day, a celebration of the American Hobo that took place in our public schools as well as traditions with Santa and the Easter Bunny.
Gentle Reader Mail, our newest feature. offers you, our Gentle Readers, even more reasons to write in often or leave us voice messages - we love our Gentle Readers!
If we are lucky, maybe Bobo the Clown will make another appearance some day - we can only dream...was he a creepy clown or entertaining? God only knows...
Check out our website at www.cigarettestabandtampons.com and our Facebook and Instagram pages - invite your friends to listen but mostly, thank you for being loyal gentle readers!
Email: cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
Our hosts take you on a journey in this episode of how holidays played an important part of their friendship in their growing up years.
You'll hear about Hobo Day, a celebration of the American Hobo that took place in our public schools as well as traditions with Santa and the Easter Bunny.
Gentle Reader Mail, our newest feature. offers you, our Gentle Readers, even more reasons to write in often or leave us voice messages - we love our Gentle Readers!
If we are lucky, maybe Bobo the Clown will make another appearance some day - we can only dream...was he a creepy clown or entertaining? God only knows...
Check out our website at www.cigarettestabandtampons.com and our Facebook and Instagram pages - invite your friends to listen but mostly, thank you for being loyal gentle readers!
Email: cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com
Apr 16, 202101:04:17
Season Two (The Sensory Season) Episode 2.8 - DISNEY! or Vicki Carr singing Bibbity Bobbity Boo!
This week our beloved hosts talk about one of their loves - Disney!
Whether you love Disney or despise it for whatever reason, Johnny and Sally will share why THEY love Disney and how it has been a part of their lives from their time growing up in Whiting to now.
You'll hear about their many vacations together as well as why they call each other "Judy" (it's goofy, we know...Goofy. Get it?).
We will also learn that space movies make Johnny sick which is why he and the CTT producer, Shelley never go on any rides because - motion sickness.
Please write in or leave voice mails Gentle Readers and let us know your earliest Disney memories and why you love it (if you do) and also, we will let the haters tell us their woeful tales as well. We are an equal opportunity podcast.
Make sure to visit our website at www.cigarettestabandtampons.com and email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com. Send pix if you have them and whether or not we are allowed to post them!
Thanks for listening!
Whether you love Disney or despise it for whatever reason, Johnny and Sally will share why THEY love Disney and how it has been a part of their lives from their time growing up in Whiting to now.
You'll hear about their many vacations together as well as why they call each other "Judy" (it's goofy, we know...Goofy. Get it?).
We will also learn that space movies make Johnny sick which is why he and the CTT producer, Shelley never go on any rides because - motion sickness.
Please write in or leave voice mails Gentle Readers and let us know your earliest Disney memories and why you love it (if you do) and also, we will let the haters tell us their woeful tales as well. We are an equal opportunity podcast.
Make sure to visit our website at www.cigarettestabandtampons.com and email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com. Send pix if you have them and whether or not we are allowed to post them!
Thanks for listening!
Apr 08, 202101:03:60
Season Two (The Sensory Season - Episode 2.7 - The Rainbow Connection or "Sell it with a Look!" (PARENTAL ADVISORY)
Hey Gentle Readers - this week our hosts, Johnny and Sally, talk about growing up and coming Out in Whiting - figuring out what that meant and who they were, not only individually but as friends.
We hear about them coming out to each other and their escapades (nothing slutty) - the bars they frequented in Chicago, their lives together and separate.
Our hosts felt that this episode was an important part of our audiences getting to know who they really and truly are and how growing up in Whiting and being a part of The Patchwork molded them into the people they are today - which is awesome!
Be sure to email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com and check out our website at www.cigarettestabandtampons.com
We hear about them coming out to each other and their escapades (nothing slutty) - the bars they frequented in Chicago, their lives together and separate.
Our hosts felt that this episode was an important part of our audiences getting to know who they really and truly are and how growing up in Whiting and being a part of The Patchwork molded them into the people they are today - which is awesome!
Be sure to email us at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com and check out our website at www.cigarettestabandtampons.com
Apr 01, 202101:08:03
Season Two (The Sensory Season) Episode Six - A Conversation w/ Dado or "I use this podcast as dessert".
This week our hosts are blessed with the presence of renowned Chicago Director and actor, Dado! Dado grew up with Sally and Johnny in Whiting and still lives there with her two children. Sally and Dado have a friendship that spans over many years and many adventures together.
You will hear how Dado's experiences in culturally rich Whiting led her to the stellar career she lives now - at least pre-pandemic. As a member of the well known A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago, Dado has done it all and seen it all and she brings these stories and remembrances to our podcast - how lucky are we?
We have added a new feature to help us respond in a more timely manner to the messages and voice mails we get from our gentle readers. We call it "Gentle Reader Mail" which now includes another catchy tune to get stuck in your head!
Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it - and maybe someday Dado will find out "what the hell was going on with that play, Francis!'
Be sure to check out our website at www.cigarettestabandtampons.com and check out our blog section - more words of wisdom from our hosts, Sally and Johnny!
You will hear how Dado's experiences in culturally rich Whiting led her to the stellar career she lives now - at least pre-pandemic. As a member of the well known A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago, Dado has done it all and seen it all and she brings these stories and remembrances to our podcast - how lucky are we?
We have added a new feature to help us respond in a more timely manner to the messages and voice mails we get from our gentle readers. We call it "Gentle Reader Mail" which now includes another catchy tune to get stuck in your head!
Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it - and maybe someday Dado will find out "what the hell was going on with that play, Francis!'
Be sure to check out our website at www.cigarettestabandtampons.com and check out our blog section - more words of wisdom from our hosts, Sally and Johnny!
Mar 19, 202101:01:39
Season Two (The Sensory Season) Episode 2.5 - MUSIC! or Chris Christie has a Debut Album - Chris Christie and the Wifi!
Johnny and Sally bring us their thoughts and experiences and love of music. They both have such a diverse taste in music so we thought this would be a good time to share that with our gentle readers!
We will hear that apparently Former Governor Chris Christie has an album - or does he?
Favorite performers / concerts such as, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Laurie Anderson and not so favorite concerts such as the band Ministry (what was their big song btw?)
Be sure to follow us on our website - www.cigarettestabandtampons.com - as well as on social media, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Email us your thoughts at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com and send your thoughts and your own memories. Don't forget to get yourself some CTT Merch! You know you need a new mask! Wear it with pride and tell all your friends and family about us!
We will hear that apparently Former Governor Chris Christie has an album - or does he?
Favorite performers / concerts such as, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Laurie Anderson and not so favorite concerts such as the band Ministry (what was their big song btw?)
Be sure to follow us on our website - www.cigarettestabandtampons.com - as well as on social media, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Email us your thoughts at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com and send your thoughts and your own memories. Don't forget to get yourself some CTT Merch! You know you need a new mask! Wear it with pride and tell all your friends and family about us!
Mar 10, 202159:24
Season Two (The Sensory Season - Episode 2.4 - BOOKS! or Reading during a pandemic is hard!
This weeks episode our hosts discuss some of their favorite books! They discuss the libraries of their youths and how much those libraries factored in to who they are today (we are guessing that's a good thing?) and the books they are drawn to as adults. We also get a reminder that Johnny remembers his library card number which isn't weird at all is it gentle readers?
Make sure to grab a pen and paper so you can jot down their book suggestions as we continue to ride out this pandemic and their favorite places to buy books from here in Chicago - which you may want to visit sometime post-covid (tell them Johnny and Sally sent you!).
A new feature for our gentle readers is that we now have a blog on our website - www.cigarettestabandtampons.com - it's an opportunity for our hosts to share their thoughts after the recording and another place for you to reach out to us with comments, compliments, questions or even a suggestion or two! We want to hear from you! We will also include a complete list of our hosts favorite books for you as well - feel free to share your own! We love our listeners!
Make sure to grab a pen and paper so you can jot down their book suggestions as we continue to ride out this pandemic and their favorite places to buy books from here in Chicago - which you may want to visit sometime post-covid (tell them Johnny and Sally sent you!).
A new feature for our gentle readers is that we now have a blog on our website - www.cigarettestabandtampons.com - it's an opportunity for our hosts to share their thoughts after the recording and another place for you to reach out to us with comments, compliments, questions or even a suggestion or two! We want to hear from you! We will also include a complete list of our hosts favorite books for you as well - feel free to share your own! We love our listeners!
Mar 04, 202101:05:07
Season Two (The Sensory Season) Episode 2.3 - Movie Talk or This may just be a commercial for Disney+
This weeks episode provides our gentle readers with memories of our hosts favorite movies as well as what they are watching during these "unprecedented times".
We learn something new each week and this week we learn about The Catholic Movie Rating Guide and how Johns parents used it as a tool for their family - conveniently located in the phone stand drawer.
We hear about favorite movie houses of yore in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area and our hosts, Johnny and Sally (mostly Sally) proclaims the many joys of a Disney+ subscription and the happiness it has brought to her household. As Sally says, "Just spend the $4.99" (but we are pretty sure its more than $4.99 dear gentle readers - just sayin...)
Feb 27, 202159:15
Season Two (The Sensory Season) Episode 2.2 - Food with Cook of the Week columnist Gayle Kosalko!
Whether it's Taco Dive in Whiting, Indiana or Girl and The Goat in Chicago, food always has a place in our lives. Our hosts share a myriad of food experiences and not only share some of those with you - childhood, travels, favorites etc. but they bring in the celebrated writer, Gayle Kosalko. Gayles column - Cook of the Week - in the Northwest Indiana newspaper, The Times, was always a column we looked forward to - especially if our hosts were the cooks or knew the cooks and usually they did!
Hear about memories of favorite foods in their homes as well as what they hide in the back of the pantry now that our producer is just hearing about...hmmmmm.
As our guest reminds us, "People who cook don't cook for themselves - they cook for others". Thank you Gayle -
Hear about memories of favorite foods in their homes as well as what they hide in the back of the pantry now that our producer is just hearing about...hmmmmm.
As our guest reminds us, "People who cook don't cook for themselves - they cook for others". Thank you Gayle -
Feb 12, 202101:20:57
Season Two (The Sensory Season) - Episode 2.1 - The Beverage Blast! or "At the Holidays You Get Michelob"
Welcome to Season Two of Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons - The Sensory Season! Our hosts, Johnny and Sally take you on a beverage journey in episode one of season two. They begin with relaying their shared love of coffee and how this delicious beverage has factored into their lives growing up but especially now.
You'll hear about other beverages that have been an important part of their lives together or separately but almost always, there are three drinks in front of them at any given time. Nobody knows why...nobody.
Be sure to email us with memories of your favorite beverages at cigarettestabandtampons@gmail.com and visit us on Instagram at cigtabtampons as well as on the Facebook! We want to hear from you! We would love it if you would rate and review us on your podcast platform or on any social media platform - we love our gentle readers!
Feb 03, 202157:37
CTT Season Two Season Preview!
WE GOT RENEWED Y'ALL! Not that there was every any doubt because duh!
Enjoy a quick celebration of the episodes of the future in Season Two - The Sensory Season!
Can't wait to engage with all of you again soon! In the meantime - ENJOY!
Enjoy a quick celebration of the episodes of the future in Season Two - The Sensory Season!
Can't wait to engage with all of you again soon! In the meantime - ENJOY!
Jan 20, 202114:14
Episode Ten - A Season One Wrap Up or The Gang Wars of Whiting, Indiana
Listen to the final episode of Season One as Sally and Johnny review and share listener emails and messages pertaining to previous episodes and stories. Hear as they go off on yet more tangents, and try to figure out if there were actual gang wars that took place in the streets of Whiting between competitive businesses. There's a visual waiting to happen...
Sally and Johnny will be taking a short break but will be back in early February with Season Two of Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons: Growing Up in Whiting, Indiana. Stay tuned and stay healthy gentle readers!
Sally and Johnny will be taking a short break but will be back in early February with Season Two of Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons: Growing Up in Whiting, Indiana. Stay tuned and stay healthy gentle readers!
Jan 07, 202101:01:60
Episode Nine - The Characters of Whiting or "Of course, I had to eat myself"
This episode will introduce you to some of the most colorful characters that Sally and Johnny encountered in their years growing up in Whiting, Indiana. You'll hear about The Saluter or Sarge as he was sometimes called, The Dribbler and Whiting's own Katherine Hepburn. You'll hear more about Conrad, "the handsomest man in Whiting" as well as more about "Old Jim". Sally and Johnny will include themselves as well in that group so get ready for some of those stories!
There will be plenty of quotes from this episode that you'll want to remember so get your pens and paper ready! Have a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons and don't forget to send cookies.
There will be plenty of quotes from this episode that you'll want to remember so get your pens and paper ready! Have a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons and don't forget to send cookies.
Dec 24, 202001:00:36
Episode Eight - PARTIES! or I Leaned on My Muter
This weeks episode takes our listeners (or gentle readers) through the wacky, sometimes naughty, often regrettable parties of Johnny and Sally's youth. You'll hear about cast parties, birthday parties and the often mentioned, "my mother is out of town" parties. Hear about fireplace safety, what goes on in Sandy's bedroom and the unattainable "special" dessert in the basement.
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Dec 17, 202001:01:01
Episode Seven - Reflections of The Marian Theatre Guild or "Nothing Like A Good Ermine"
Johnny and Sally are joined on this weeks episode by Martin A. Dybel, President of the historic and iconic Marian Theatre Guild in Whiting, Indiana where our hosts started their Illustrious theatrical careers. Marty shares some of the history of "The Guild" and some of his favorite moments in his long association with the company. Our hosts discuss how being involved with community theatre helped mold them into the people they are today and the tools it gave them to continue their creative life paths.
Dec 10, 202001:02:23
Episode Six - Betty and Sandy or "A Bothersome Question"
On today's episode Johnny and Sally bring you into the world of their mothers - Betty and Sandy. Amazing women who gave them so much material for stories that this episode doesn't even begin to cover. Hear about their sex education at the feet of these two women as well as the grounding they provided just by being the wonderful, creative people they both were. No mother is perfect but these two came awfully close. Enjoy!
Nov 24, 202001:01:20
Episode Four - The Adventures of Sally and Johnny or "Don't Touch My Flesh"
Todays episode just touches the fringe edges of Sally and Johnny and their adventures "doin stuff". You'll hear about iconic moments in their young lives together at a the Scream in the Dark haunted house, The Hoosier Theatre, The Whiting 4th of July Parade, their shared love of Bette Midler and about the time they traveled together by Amtrak to Minneapolis. Grab some champagne, some clams on the half shell and hear about Rudolph Nureyev...or Rudolph Valentino...you decide.
Nov 23, 202001:05:55
Episode Five - A virtual walk down 119th Street or "A Whiff of Gayness"
During episode five Sally and Johnny take you through a virtual walk down the main drag of Whiting, Indiana on 119th Street. Hear stories about the time they spent in various businesses and the people that colored their memories. Sit back and imagine getting your own perm to match John and his mom Betty at Ron's House of Coiffures. Picture yourself riding in Sally's Carmen Gia that she bought for a dollar and maybe even let this episode "unlock the macrame in all of us". Do you know the number on your childhood library card? Johnny does!
Nov 18, 202001:19:13
Episode Three - My First Solid Food was White Castle or Juicy not Greasy
This episode our hosts, Johnny and Sally, take you through the culinary delights of Whiting, Indiana and how they all factored into their growing up years. They continue by venturing into some of the best dive bars and hang-outs that the city had or has to offer any youth who was looking to defy their parents.
Nov 06, 202001:12:47
Episode Two - Introduction to Vicki's Patchwork Gift Shop
Patti Miller Manich joins us in todays episode to reminisce about her days working at The Patchwork with her mother, Vicki Miller and Sally's mother, Sandy. Patti regales us with stories of some of the most interesting characters that came through their doors as well as memories of her mother and her father Art, all of whom provided Sally and Johnny with a strong basis of originality and a unique approach to living life which guided them through their years growing up in Whiting, Indiana and beyond.
Oct 28, 202058:54
Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons- Welcome to Whiting, Indiana and our podcast!
Meet Sally and Johnny. Two long time friends who grew up together in the city of Whiting, home of the popular Pierogi fest. They will introduce you to some of the people who influenced them and helped shape the stories they share with their listeners.
Oct 22, 202053:17
Trailer - Cigarettes, Tab and Tampons: Growing Up in Whiting, Indiana
A brief dear you what you can expect from our funny, heartwarming podcast. Join our hosts Sally and Johnny as they take you through many years of their time growing up in Whiting together.
Oct 22, 202000:38