Living In The 60’s

Mainstreet America in the 60's

Take a walk with Tom & Craig as they stroll down mainstreet America back in the 60's. Grocery stores, banks, and popular gas stations back then are some of the memories. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

Memories From Listeners - Season 2

In this last episode of Season 2 of Living In The 60's, our listeners suggested subjects to discuss such as our favorite episodes of Leave It To Beaver, memories of what summers were like when we were 10 years old, and other great memories. Join Tom and Craig as they take you on a fun trip down memory lane in this episode. 

Movies of the 60’s - Season 2

The 60's brought us many memorable movies such as West Side Story, How The West Was Won, To Kill A Mockingbird, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, and John Waynes Academy Award winning performance in True Grit. Tom and Craig review the memorable movies of the 60's in this podcast. Enjoy!

Pro Sports Comes to Minnesota - Season 2

The 60's brought the Twins, Vikings, Northstars, and the Minnesota Muskies to the state of Minnesota. Join Tom and Craig as they talk about those early years of pro sports coming to Minnesota. 

The Vietnam War - Season 2

Tom and Craig take a brief look at the Vietnam War which was prevelant during the 60's. We also discuss the draft and what numbers we got back in 1969.  We hope you enjoy this episode.  

Surfin Bird / The Trashmen - Season 2

On November 13, 1963, a local group, The Trashmen, were introduced to the nation with their big hit Surfin Bird. In this episode, Tony Andreason, one of the original members of the Trashmen shares the story of how the Trashmen got their name, how the song Surfin Bird was created, and what it was like to go from Garage Band to International stars. It is a great story and we hope you enjoy this episode of Living In The 60's!

One Hit Wonders 1969 - Season 2

The year 1969 had some interesting bands and songs that made the list of One Hit Wonders.  Tom and Craig have a good time reviewing some of these songs, so join us to see if you remember some of these One Hit Wonders. 

The British Invasion - Season 2

The music scene in the 60's was impacted with what was called The British Invasion thanks to groups like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Hermans Hermits and others.  Tom and Craig remember some of the groups and their great songs.