
Each week Boston Comedian Ken Reid and his guests discuss a specific issue of TV Guide. They debate, consider and discuss the difficult viewing choices of our past.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 794 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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June 11-17, 1977
This week Ken welcomes journalist and author Joseph Corey to discuss everything from Grizzley Adams to brothels and back again.
Be sure to buy some of Joe's books
July 10-16, 1982
This week, returning to the show after TWELVE YEARS, it's old friend, comedian Kelly MacFarland.
Kelly has a great comedy special called "Hot Gnome" that you can stream on YouTube for free right now here:
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September 21-26, 1974
This week, Ken welcomes again for the first time (it will make sense when you listen) cartoonist and all around good dude Douglas Arthur to the show to discuss all things 1974 and specifcally get Night Stalker on you.
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March 14-20, 1998
This week Ken welcomes the man behind the excellent design and clothing company Two Crow Collective, Jame McElroy
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I use to really enjoy this podcast (I was in on this early). I didn't feel Ken was at his best during Covid. But I am back again and Ken is GREAT again!
This is, quite simply, the best podcast out there. ‘Nuff said.
Tried again - this host is still insufferable. Now triggered by Scott Baio. This host clearly has severe mental illness
Premise is very simple. I love it for the nostalgia I feel remembering, and Ken’s encyclopedic knowledge of all things TV no matter what decade! A++
Kenneth W Reid gives guided tours of 20th century pop culture to actors, comedians, and industry insiders. The tv guide device works really well as a jumping off point for related trivia and as a way to tie everything together - it really gives the show a structured tour-like feel. I’ve been introduced to some of my now-favorite tv shows, movies, and bands through listening over the years. The idea of ‘comfort tv’ comes up a lot - for me, this show has become comfort listening. It’s one of th... more
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Nostalgia-driven discussions center on TV Guide-era programming, advertising, and memory, with episodes weaving personal anecdotes from guests and the host around classic 1970s–1990s television. Conversations orbit beloved shows, commercials, and the broader media landscape of those decades, often anchored by a scholarly yet accessible lens on how television shaped culture. Notable strengths include a well-structured tour through era-specific topics, a mix of entertainers and experts, and a friendly, enthusiastic pace that invites deep cuts into pop culture lore while remaining approachable for casual listeners. The format tends to pair a single issue or theme with guest-driven reminiscence, making it appealing to long-time fans of televisi... more
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