Listen "Walkmans, Wires & School Disco Woes"
Episode Synopsis
This week, Hayley, Duncan and Tommy tune into the sounds of the past — from Sony Walkmans and clunky cordless phones to school disco slow dances and tuck shop treats. What starts as a chat about forgotten gadgets soon unravels into stories of radio legends, first crushes, and those painfully awkward teenage moments that everyone remembers (but wishes they didn't). Expect laughter, nostalgia, and a few "did that really happen?" tangents along the way. In This Episode: Memories of talk radio icon Mike Dickin — and the myth of the flying telephone. Retro gadgets: clunky cordless phones, beeping keyrings, floppy disks, and those iconic orange Walkman headphones. Hayley's first TomTom sat nav — battery-hungry, slow, and full of attitude. The gang jokes about saucy sat nav voices and questionable road-trip chat. Tommy's stories of giant house keys, lockboxes, and life before digital security. School discos: from Agadoo and Move Closer to China in Your Hand — complete with teenage nerves, dodgy dance moves, and clouds of Impulse body spray. Duncan's proud slow-dance memory (and equally awkward aftermath). Hayley's tuck shop favourites — cola cubes, flying saucers, and 10p mix-ups. Tommy's DJ flashbacks — paid a fiver to play Feelings at the worst possible moment. Highlights: A nostalgic and hilarious trip through first loves, lost gadgets, and the sweet chaos of growing up in the 80s and 90s. Get in Touch: Got a memory, mishap or retro gadget story to share? We'd love to hear from you! WhatsApp: 07405 341 500 Email: [email protected]
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