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The John G. Moore 5-Minute Podcast

The John G. Moore 5-Minute Podcast

By John G. Moore

Interested in what's interesting? Me too. Especially nostalgia.
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The John G. Moore 5-Minute PodcastJun 27, 2020

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Fear Itself

Fear Itself

What fear did someone close to you have that surprised you?

Jul 23, 202305:38
When Boy Meets Grill

When Boy Meets Grill

What was your dad or grandfather's favorite way to BBQ?

Jul 15, 202305:29
A Driving Force

A Driving Force

What was your first car, and did you work on it yourself?

Jul 09, 202305:38
Things

Things

Do your friends and family no the stories behind your things?

Jul 02, 202305:21
Right On Cue

Right On Cue

Growing up, did you shoot pool for fun?

Jun 24, 202305:28
Channeling My Youth

Channeling My Youth

Raise your hand if you were the TV remote when you were a kid.

Jun 18, 202306:14
Quality Screen Time

Quality Screen Time

Where was your favorite drive-in movie located?

Jun 10, 202305:37
A Cast of Characters

A Cast of Characters

Who's the most memorable character ever on TV?

Jun 03, 202305:17
In The Grooves

In The Grooves

What music do you love listening to on a vinyl record?

May 27, 202305:28
The Number You Have Dialed

The Number You Have Dialed

Ever feel as if your cell phone has a mind of its own?

Apr 29, 202306:11
Received

Received

Have an old radio around? Turn it on and give it a listen.

Apr 23, 202306:07
Below See Level

Below See Level

Remember catching crawdads as a kid?

Apr 16, 202304:40
Bowled Over

Bowled Over

The canister sets, mixing bowls, and skillets of our youth are still out there. And worth having again.

Apr 08, 202305:50
An Old Sew and Sew

An Old Sew and Sew

Know how to sew? Wish you did?

Apr 02, 202304:58
An Interview With A Sharecropper's Daughter

An Interview With A Sharecropper's Daughter

Lenora McWilliams grew up in rural Arkansas during the depression. She tells her story on the podcast and in the book, A Sharecropper's Daughter.

Mar 29, 202321:10
Where There's A Will, There's A Good Story

Where There's A Will, There's A Good Story

Our pup is a rescue dog. His story turned out just great.

Mar 25, 202305:40
Cowboy Kent Rollins - Chuckwagon Cooking

Cowboy Kent Rollins - Chuckwagon Cooking

The cowboys ate well out on the range. They still do today if Cowboy Kent Rollins is manning the chuckwagon and his cast iron stove, "Bertha." Kent discusses how to cook like the cowboys, where you can join him in person to learn how, and how to buy his new cookbook.

Mar 22, 202331:40
Shelter From The Storm

Shelter From The Storm

Who did you know that had a storm / bomb shelter?

Mar 19, 202305:29
Now We're Cooking

Now We're Cooking

Did your family use an electric skillet?

Mar 04, 202305:35
Brushing Up

Brushing Up

Who do you know who used a mug and brush for shaving?

Feb 26, 202305:12
A Big Phoney

A Big Phoney

Phones aren't what they used to be.

Feb 17, 202305:28
Food For Thought

Food For Thought

What's your best family recipe?

Feb 12, 202306:19
Like A Fine Whine

Like A Fine Whine

Do you feel old?

Feb 04, 202305:42
And A One And A Two

And A One And A Two

For those whose grandparents insisted on watching Lawrence Welk and Hee Haw.

Jan 29, 202305:33
Book 'Em

Book 'Em

What was your favorite thing to read as a child?

Jan 22, 202304:58
Thank You Very Much

Thank You Very Much

Elvis would've been almost 90 on his recent birthday, and he's still big news.

Jan 08, 202305:29
Play and Record

Play and Record

How did life change for you after VCRs came into the home?

Dec 31, 202206:06
What's for Supper?

What's for Supper?

What foods did you eat as a kid that you miss?

Dec 18, 202205:30
Bored Games

Bored Games

Growing up, what games did you play during the holidays?

Dec 10, 202205:26
Making Christmas Memories

Making Christmas Memories

What gift did you make for your mom or dad that they still treasure?

Dec 04, 202205:28
When Language Goes South

When Language Goes South

Southerners have mastered the English language. We're just waitin' for everyone else to catch up.

Nov 27, 202205:13
Staying In Toon

Staying In Toon

Saturday morning cartoons and cereal used to rule.

Nov 19, 202206:26
The Best Radio Reception

The Best Radio Reception

Did you ever wish you could be a radio DJ?

Nov 13, 202206:04
Knowing Beans About Chili

Knowing Beans About Chili

Beans do not belong in chili.

Nov 06, 202204:58
In A Jam

In A Jam

Who in your childhood made homemade jams and jellies, and which was your favorite?

Oct 22, 202204:40
A Pizza History

A Pizza History

What restaurant of your youth would you bring back if you could?

Oct 16, 202205:50
Let Them In

Let Them In

When opportunity knocks, when should you open the door?

Oct 08, 202205:42
Going Dutch On The Homestead

Going Dutch On The Homestead

Have you ever cooked outside in a dutch oven? When and where?

Oct 02, 202205:12
Taking The Fall

Taking The Fall

Fall in the South is the best time of the year.

Sep 25, 202205:37
The Screening Process

The Screening Process

In which theater did you grow up, watching now-classic films?

Sep 17, 202205:21
Service Calls

Service Calls

Growing up in a small, Southern church has its do's - and don'ts.

Sep 11, 202205:24
Hogging The Channels

Hogging The Channels

What teams did you grow up watching on TV or listening to on the radio?

Sep 04, 202205:01
What Drives Us

What Drives Us

Cars used to be distinct. What was your favorite ride?

Aug 28, 202204:57
Making Out Like A Bandit

Making Out Like A Bandit

Burt Reynolds deserves our thanks.

Aug 20, 202205:01
Under The Chinaberry Tree

Under The Chinaberry Tree

Where is your favorite place to spend with the one you love?

Aug 14, 202205:15
That Sweet, Sweet Tea

That Sweet, Sweet Tea

Who made the best sweet tea in your family?

Aug 04, 202205:13
If Men Designed Every Home

If Men Designed Every Home

How would men change things if they designed the home?

Jul 31, 202204:14
When Life Hands You Lemons

When Life Hands You Lemons

What did you do as a kid to make money?

Jul 23, 202205:18
Thanks For Checking

Thanks For Checking

It's good that we still check on people.

Jul 17, 202205:11
What's In Store

What's In Store

What stores and shops in your hometown do you wish were still there today?

Jul 10, 202205:22