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Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds

Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds

By Daniel Weiss

We take you down trips of memory lane, with our comparisons between today's culture and entertainment, compared to how things were in previous decades!
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Concluding Budnik, Brett, and Country Chris

Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic NerdsApr 15, 2021

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Trip Down Memory Lane With Alex Mack's 1st Crush Scott

Trip Down Memory Lane With Alex Mack's 1st Crush Scott

In today's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, my college buddy, music producer Mathew Frankel and I interview 90's child star Jason Strickland, whom y'all may remember as Scott, Alex's crush on The Secret World of Alex Mack. We take Jason on a trip down memory lane about his experiences as a child actor, what he's doing now behind the scenes, his friendships with his former co-stars, etc. Tune in, you don't wanna miss this one!

Apr 16, 202401:24:54
Memory Lane With Big Pete's Buddy Teddy!

Memory Lane With Big Pete's Buddy Teddy!

In this week's episode of "Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds", South Florida business owner Darren Perlmutter and musical composer Kully Dooley and I interview 90's child star David Martel, whom y'all may remember as Teddy, big Pete's best friend on The Adventures of Pete & Pete! We take a trip down memory lane, as we pick his brain about his upbringing, experiences in showbiz, childhood influences, current day projects, etc!

Apr 06, 202444:27
A Peek Into The Mind of Sardo's Magic Mansion

A Peek Into The Mind of Sardo's Magic Mansion

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, my college buddy, music composer Kully Dooley and I interview professional craftsman Brian Chamberlain, who specializes in making artifacts from the hit 90's Nickelodeon show Are You Afraid of the Dark?... He's better known to all of you on social media as Sardo's Magic Mansion. In this episode, the 3 of us share some of our fondest memories of the show, including which scenes and moments scared us the most, what inspired the 3 of us to become artists, our personal tastes in entertainment media, such as music and movies, etc! Tune in for all of the frightful memories!

Jul 09, 202302:13:16
An Evening With Renaissance Legend Moonie

An Evening With Renaissance Legend Moonie

In this week's episode we interview Renaissance Festival entertainer/comedian/stuntman Phil Johnson, better known to all Renaissance Festival goers as Moonie the Magnificent. My buddy Kully, who's a musical score composer, and I take Phil on a trip down memory lane of who and what his biggest inspirations were growing up, what got him into where he is now, his career experiences, and many more! Kully and I share with him some of our college adventures, and many other crazy stories from our past!

Apr 18, 202301:51:20
Live With 90s Nickelodeon Legend, Phil Moore

Live With 90s Nickelodeon Legend, Phil Moore

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgia Nerds, famed cartoonist Brett Wilson, video game tournament host Alexis Andy, and I interview 90s Nickelodeon icon Phil Moore, who y'all remember from the hit game show Nick Arcade. We pick Phil's brain about every gaming console since the beginning of gaming times. We take Phil on a trip down memory lane, where we have him reminiscence about the show, living in Florida, his personal interests, his movie career, his upcoming projects, and many many more. Brett talks about his upcoming projects with his artwork and his podcast SplatAttack, and Alexis shares his never ending knowledge of video games.

Apr 04, 202302:19:10
An evening with legendary South Florida comic Ramon Garcia

An evening with legendary South Florida comic Ramon Garcia

In this week's episode I interview one of the most beloved comics on the South Florida comedy scene, Ramon Garcia. I take Ramon on a trip down memory lane as we reminisce about our favorite shows, comics, movies, and memories of our past. He tells us stories about his first experience in comedy, what got him into it, how he became a teacher for others on the scene, etc!  

Feb 16, 202334:22
Trip Down Comedy Lane With South Florida Comic Chris Palmitessa

Trip Down Comedy Lane With South Florida Comic Chris Palmitessa

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, Danny and I interview South Florida comedian Chris Palmitessa as he takes us down his memory lane journey of what got him interested in doing comedy, as well as telling us about his life journeys. Chris and I swapped stories about our previous sets and crowd reactions. The three of us also discuss and analyze other forms of media from the past, such as sketch comedy, TV, and movies. 

Aug 21, 202201:09:42
An Afternoon with Hollywood Stuntman Adam Cesielski

An Afternoon with Hollywood Stuntman Adam Cesielski

In this week's episode,  Danny and I interview my good friend Adam Cesielski who's a Hollywood actor, comic, and stuntman, as he takes us on a trip through his life's journey, and in depth career work, I bash Danny's hometown of Oklahoma, Adam tells us what it's like to be a stunt guy, he and Danny both share their experiences of being new grandparents!! Tune in for all the juice!

Mar 19, 202201:11:60
An Evening With Legendary South Florida Comic Carl Rimi!

An Evening With Legendary South Florida Comic Carl Rimi!

In this week's episode of "Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds" Danny and I interview legendary veteran South Florida comic Carl Rimi, Carl takes us on a nostalgic adventure throughout his life story, and his in-depth 25 year journey through comedy, including how it's changed his life, and his early fascination with Danny's art!

Feb 20, 202201:10:03
An afternoon with Danny and DJ Dave!

An afternoon with Danny and DJ Dave!

In this week's episode we have a very special newcomer joining us from Phoenix Arizona, my friend DJ Dave Isen from college, he's a nationally touring DJ, and returning for another episode is the great Danny Cooksey from Salute Your Shorts, Different Strokes, Tiny Toons, Terminator 2, etc! Join us down memory lane as Dave and I reminisce about our wild care free college days, and some of the crazy stories from back then, as well as his early to present days as a nationally DJ for clubs and parties, and Danny tells us a little bit about his days as a band member for the group Bad4Good!

Dec 11, 202101:03:14
An afternoon with 90s icon Natanya Ross

An afternoon with 90s icon Natanya Ross

In this week's episode we interview 90s icon Natanya Ross, who y'all may remember as Robin, the best friend of Alex Mack in The Secret World of Alex Mack...as she takes us on her life journey!

Sep 18, 202144:58
Concluding Budnik, Brett, and Country Chris

Concluding Budnik, Brett, and Country Chris

In part one of this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, the great Danny Cooksey returns to update us on what he's been up to since the pandemic, and what some of his upcoming projects and events are, once the COVID is officially over and done with. We've also got returning with us, famed cartoonist Brett Wilson, as Brett updates us on some of his new projects and artwork for sale. Brett and I spent a good part of the time, quizzing Danny on some Salute Your Shorts trivia, to test his memory of the show. We've also got a newcomer, South Florida's own nostalgia nut Chris Renken, who often gets referred to as Country Chris.

Apr 15, 202126:45
Pt 2 of Budnik, Brett, and Country Chris

Pt 2 of Budnik, Brett, and Country Chris

In part 2 of this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, the great Danny Cooksey returns to update us on what he's been up to since the pandemic, and what some of his upcoming projects and events are, once the COVID is officially over and done with. We've also got returning with us, famed cartoonist Brett Wilson, as Brett updates us on some of his new projects and artwork for sale. Brett and I spent a good part of the time, quizzing Danny on some Salute Your Shorts trivia, to test his memory of the show. We've also got a newcomer, South Florida's own nostalgia nut Chris Renken, who often gets referred to as Country Chris.

Apr 15, 202129:36
Catching Up With Bobby Budnik, Famed Cartoonist, and Newcomer Country Chris

Catching Up With Bobby Budnik, Famed Cartoonist, and Newcomer Country Chris

In part one of this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, the great Danny Cooksey returns to update us on what he's been up to since the pandemic, and what some of his upcoming projects and events are, once the COVID is officially over and done with. We've also got returning with us, famed cartoonist Brett Wilson, as Brett updates us on some of his new projects and artwork for sale. Brett and I spent a good part of the time, quizzing Danny on some Salute Your Shorts trivia, to test his memory of the show. We've also got a newcomer, South Florida's own nostalgia nut Chris Renken, who often gets referred to as Country Chris.

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Feb 09, 202129:26
An Afternoon with South Florida native Lou Martinez

An Afternoon with South Florida native Lou Martinez

In this week's episode we interview former manager of Taurus Beer & Whiskey House in Coconut Grove Miami, Lou Martinez...as he takes us down memory lane of the days when they had comedy several years ago, as he warns the world of my pervasively inflammatory jokes from back in those days, and his departure to San Francisco years later. Towards the end we got another new comer guest from New York City....up and coming comic Ari, who's soon to make a new life for himself down here in South Florida!

Feb 09, 202129:44
Conclusion with Andy Barcley!

Conclusion with Andy Barcley!

Here's part two of this week's episode with the great Alex Vincent!

Sep 17, 202023:23
A chat with Andy Barcley...He's Your Friend Til the End!

A chat with Andy Barcley...He's Your Friend Til the End!

On today's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, we interview child star Alex Vincent, who y'all may remember as little Andy Barcley from Child's Play. We got returning for another episode, Lindsey Danae White...and join us through this week's journey, as Alex takes us on a trip down memory lane for himself, discussing with us his childhood experiences in the limelight...his current day life and crafts, and his relationships with previous co-stars of his.

Sep 17, 202029:52
The Continuing Chapter of OX's Post Bayside Days

The Continuing Chapter of OX's Post Bayside Days

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & The Nostalgic Nerds, returning from our previous episode, we've got the super funny and very talented Troy Fromin, who y'all maybe remember as Ox the hilariously dumb jock from Saved By The Bell...and we've got two very special newcomers this time...we've got one of South Florida's funniest comics, the local legend Chris Zee, and the equally hysterical J.P. Kauer...and we discuss current events, personal human interests, and of course the better days of our lives...From our care free youth years, to much better 90s entertainment. Here's part one...and get ready for the to be continued chapter next!

Jul 05, 202002:03:24
Part 2 of Ox's post Bayside Days!

Part 2 of Ox's post Bayside Days!

Continued chapter of life after Bayside for Ox the hilariously dumb jock!

Jun 15, 202058:29
Ox after Saved By The Bell

Ox after Saved By The Bell

Tonight's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, we have another very special public figure guest, this time from one of the most iconic shows from the early millennial era "Saved By The Bell"...we've got Troy Fromin who played Ox the hilariously dumb jock in various episodes. We've also got Broward County's former pimp Al Rodriguez...returning for another episode! In this episodic journey, we take Troy on a trip down memory lane, from his high school days at Bayside, from toga parties to being falsely accused of smoking weed in school, to his current career projects in the near future. We test Al on his memory bout 90s pop culture and entertainment! 

Jun 15, 202029:42
Quarantine With Bobby Budnik and the Awful Waffle Kid!

Quarantine With Bobby Budnik and the Awful Waffle Kid!

In this week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, we bring back my man Danny Cooksey (Salute Your Shorts, Different Strokes, Hey Arnold, Terminator 2) as he discusses with us how much harder it would have been if this Corona virus had been going on during the 90s instead of today. We also bring back Henry Laster (Salute Your Shorts, Pete & Pete), and we interview South Florida's own master gamer Andy Alexis, as he passes along all of his Nostalgic knowledge about classic gaming from the 90s. Tune in as we take you on another trip down memory lane. 

Apr 20, 202001:13:47
Conclusion of Flankman!

Conclusion of Flankman!

Here's the concluding chapter to tonight's epic journey down memory lane, and a huge shout out and thank you again to our special guests tonight for dedicating their time and knowledge to help make this a great episode...hope y'all enjoy!

Apr 04, 202017:18
Part 2 of Life After Anawanna!

Part 2 of Life After Anawanna!

To Be Continued from before

Apr 04, 202029:44
Life After Camp Anawanna Starring the Awful Waffle Kid

Life After Camp Anawanna Starring the Awful Waffle Kid

In this very special episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds, we visit with 90s Nickelodeon child actor Henry W. Laster, those of you who grew up in the 90s may remember him as the Awful Waffle kid/Flankman on Salute Your Shorts, or as Henry on The Adventures of Pete & Pete. Joining us on this nostalgic journey are two very special reoccurring guests from previous episodes...professional storyboard artist and cartoonist Brett Wilson returns to tell us more about his upcoming projects, and South Florida's own sweetheart Lindsey Danae White joins in for a trip down memory lane, as we hear about Henry's progression in life over the years, and Brett and I exchanging 90s Nick trivia knowledge! Tune in for part 2 as well!

Apr 04, 202059:10
Epilogue of Budnik and Telly

Epilogue of Budnik and Telly

Epilogue to this month's episode!

Dec 18, 201907:46
Part 2 of an evening with Budnik and Telly

Part 2 of an evening with Budnik and Telly

Continuation of this month's episode!

Dec 18, 201929:60
An evening with Budnik and Telly

An evening with Budnik and Telly

This month's episode we've got 3 very special guests, including Danny Cooksey who y'all might remember as Bobby Budnik from Salute Your Shorts and John Connor's red mullet friend in Terminator 2, and with him we've got his Salute Your Shorts co-star Venus DeMilo Thomas who y'all may remember as Telly Ratford or the juke waitress in Life with Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, and professional storyboard artist Brett Wilson. In this episode we reminiscence about the childhood careers of these two child stars, and we discuss Brett's world famous artwork from 90's Nickelodeon shows such as Salute Your Shorts, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and Pete & Pete! 

Dec 18, 201929:47
Interview with Mama Weiss Pt 2

Interview with Mama Weiss Pt 2

Here's part two of this week's latest episode of "Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds"...we're we interview my own mother from Philadelphia, and test her old memory by asking her about different decade chapters in her life. She tells us about her young adult hood, and how she met my dad. Returning from previous episodes, we've got Lindsey White and Al Rodriguez!

Nov 15, 201922:24
Part two of our Al Rodriguez adventures!

Part two of our Al Rodriguez adventures!

Part two of our stories from South Florida pimp Al Rodriguez

Aug 25, 201929:43
Interview with Pimp Al Rodriguez

Interview with Pimp Al Rodriguez

Part one of this weeks interview with Al Rodriguez

Aug 25, 201929:54
Memory Lane With The Great Danny Cooksey

Memory Lane With The Great Danny Cooksey

Part 1 of this week's episode!

Jul 01, 201929:60
Memory Lane With the Great Danny Cooksey

Memory Lane With the Great Danny Cooksey

Here's part one of this week's episode of "Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds. Joining us this week is local South Florida music producer Drew Correa, and an extremely special guest who is also the executive producer of this podcast, the great 90's child star Danny Cooksey, who some of you might remember as Bobby Budnik in Salute Your Shorts, Montana Max in Tiny Toons, Sam Mckinney in Different Strokes, and John Connor's red mullet friend in Terminator 2. In this episode we take Danny on a huge stroll down memory lane of his career, quizzing him under the table about some of his work back in the day, as he updates us all on what he's been up to these last couple decades! Tune in for part 2 which'll be uploaded shortly.

Jul 01, 201928:60
Interview with the legendary Mankind!

Interview with the legendary Mankind!

This week's episode of Vanilla Weiss & the Nostalgic Nerds features a very special guest star...the iconic Mick Foley from WWE! He takes us back in time with his stories about his career, his consistent charity to fundraising events, and his experiences with other contenders in the sport. 

Jun 10, 201922:40