Welcome back to Back When We Were Interesting, the podcast where we share the stories that made you and us interesting. Shelley Rossell, Josh Hawkes, and Francis aka The Other Guy record one final time, talking, conveniently, about finales. From TV and movie finales to the finales in real life, they get to the bottom of the endings we hold dear. And this is an ending they hold dear and we thank you all for…
Back When We Were Interesting takes you on a journey of discovery as Josh Hawkes and Francis aka The Other Guy learn something interesting about each other. From our supersititions to our thoughts of 2016, we get nostalgic over as much as we can, like New Coke, the Simpsons, the Trojan horse and so much more. If you’re enjoying what you’re listening to, tell a friend, and share in the reminiscing that is, the Back…
Happy to see you back with us on Back When We Were Interesting. In this episode, Josh Hawkes, and Francis aka The Other Guy delve into what we did for love. What extremes did we go to letting someone know that we totally dig them? From late night musical requests to straight up birthday suits, we get nostalgic over the letters we wrote and the women who read them, on this week’s episode of the…
It was an incredible, wonderful, and long weekend at the Great Philadelphia Comic Con, where Shelley & Francis talk with Amy of Marshmallow MBA. If you’re a fan of origin stories and sweet treats, then this is the one for you. So grab some sticks, make a fire, and share a S-More with me, as we delve into the stories of Marshmallow MBA’s past, on this week’s Back When Podcast. Marshmallow MBA Website
The crew is back for more Back When We Were Interesting. This time around, Josh, Shelley, & Francis get down to talking about some sandwiches. Oh yes, it’s BLT month, as well as grilled cheese month. So what better way to celebrate than with some talk about making the delicious sandwich. We then move on to more food with some Twinkie talk. But we can’t be all about food, so it’s onto the beginnings of…
Josh & Shelley are back with Francis on Back When We Were Interesting, the podcast where we share the stories that made us, and you, interesting. This week we cover a cornucopia of classics as we discuss the Batman, Max Headroom, Nine Inch Nails, midi, Jeopardy, daylight saving time, and so much more. This isn’t just fun, but it’s kind of edutainment. So grab Alaska, and answer in the form of a queston, on this…
This episode of Back When We Were Interesting is a little light on the hosts, as Francis aka The Other Guy runs this one solo. He’ll talk about The Rock, Alcatraz, not the wrestler turned super star actor. But that’s not all, from the Say No to Drugs campaign, to Who shot JR, to the phenomenon known as the Titanic movie, and just being OK. It’s all that and more, on this bite sized edition…
Back When We Were Interesting has more fun for you as Josh, Shelley, & Francis bring you more of the fun fill past. From the Girl Guides to their Girl Scout Cookies, we talk about all the things we were nostalgic for. It’s Disney’s the Love Bug, Three’s Company, St. Patrick’s Day, the Greatest American Hero, and more. So jump into the past with us and reminisce with Back When We Were Interesting.
Back When We Were Interesting has returned, and Josh, Shelley, & Francis jump on the things that made this week, interesting. It’s all about pop culture this time around, as we talk about Liquid Television which leads to Beavis & Butt-head. But we don’t stop there as we also talk about The Incredible Hulk, the Barbie doll, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and so much more. It’s a cornucopia of fun, on this week’s Back When…
The month has come to an end, and Josh, Shelley, & Francis cover some of the highlights from what happened on these last days of February. From hockey to Hooters, we cover the gamut of what happened back when, to what’s happening right now. We even cover some of that fun, Oscar controversy It’s all that and so much more on this weeks Back When Podcast.
After an unexpected power outage, Shelley, Josh, & Francis decide to make up for lost time by putting two weeks worth of episodes into one. Our first explicit episode in awhile, we talk a little bit of the past, but also a lot of Valentine’s Day, and some crazy love making. We prove that we’re nerds and geeks as we fumble our way through love, sex, and relationships. It’s all that and so much more…
Josh Hawkes and Francis aka The Other Guy have a really big shoe for you today. Errr…show, on Back When We Were Interesting. This week it’s about the classic Ed Sullivan variety show and how he introduced America to a plethora of artists, musicians, and comedians. From there it’s the singing telegram and it’s variety of varations. Josh and Francis then end the show with a monopoly on the game, Monopoly. It’s all that and…
Josh and Francis aren’t alone this week, as Adrian from the Adrian Has Issues Podcast, guest hosts and talks with us about how he got into podcasting and his love of conventions. From there it’s about the GI Joe action figure, Groundhog Day the movie and the day, and our lives with Facebook. We get geeky with that and so much more, on this week’s Back When podcast.
Josh, Shelley, and Francis delve back to the 80s and 90s as they talk about the Challenger space shuttle disaster, the dawn of the A-Team, and the introduction of the Apple Macintosh. Then, the big topic of the week is all about the OJ Simpson trial, and the phenomenon it had during the mid nighties. It’s all that and so much more, on this epsiode of the Back When Podcast.
This episode has Shelley, Josh, & Francis starting the new year with a new format. From Josh, we get Coca-Cola and it’s timeless style, Shelley lets us know how aviation changed the world forever, and seems to happen a lot in the month of January, and Francis gives a little history on the Man of Steel. From there, it’s all about Wikipedia, and the way we look at how we gather information. It’s all that…
This week’s episode of Back When We Were Interesting has us return for 2017 with a brand new attitude. Josh, Shelley, & Francis make an announcement on how the podcast is going to roll. We delve into history, pop culture, and anecdotes in a way that makes this new year of podcasting, a reboot for Back When. So let people know, share with your friends who love a bit of the trivia and historical knowledge,…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Francis, with the help of his friends, gather a list of the best things they watched, listened to, and experienced in 2016. From movies, to TV shows, to podcast, I try to reflect on the positive, of what is considerd, a very turbulent year. We cover all that, and so much more, on…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh and Francis make an impromptu year end episode with guest Savanna from Speak G33k 2 Me, as they talk about holidays music, tradition, and the new year. Tangents and mischief abound on this surprise episode of 2016. We cover all that, and so much more, on this week’s Back When Podcast.
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh and Francis get into the holiday spirit with a re-imaging of the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol, in Bill Murray’s Scrooged. Does it live up to it’s humor almost 30 years later? How did all these big actors make it into this film? We cover all that, and so much more, on…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. We’ve officially entered the holiday season and Shelley and Francis begin the spirit with some talk about Black Friday. And the reason we do Black Friday is for gifts, either for ourselves or others, and we talk about our history of gift giving, the best and worst gifts, and presence of presents. We…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. It’s been a rough couple of weeks, and sometimes we need a way to unwind. This week, Josh, Shelley, & Francis cover the comforts we go to when we need to take a break from the world. From movies to food to books, we share with you our escape so that you too, can escape with…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh and Francis get into the mix this week with talk about Halloween and costumes. But wait, there’s more. It’s convention talk, some candy conversation, and then we wallow in the bizarre world of made up days. Where everyday is national something day. We cover all that, and so much more, on this…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh runs the show this week as he discusses with Shelley & Francis the ways we deal with conflict. It’s amazing how conflict resolution evolves from when we were kids to our adult days. Then its on to what we do on a Friday and Saturday night, then and now. Ah, the days…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This time around Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez are honored to have a fantastic artist and web comic creator, Sara Varon on the show. The three talk about when they knew they had the creative bug, how it evolved, and the future of their endeavors, with some San Diego Comic Con talk and…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh, Shelley, and Francis get back into the groove general some general nostalgia. From amusement parks to chat rooms, they reminisce on the days of past, past, as we give you a little introductory lesson on us, and where we come from. Get it? It’s Back When 101! We cover all…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Thank you everyone for downloading and listening to our humble podcast, and we’ve made it to episode 100. It’s because of your generous listenership that we made it this far. We look forward to making many more. But before we can do that, Josh, Shelley, and Francis go back in time to the…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. We’ve reached 1999, and Josh, Shelley, and Francis discuss the whirlwind of awesome and scary that happened the year before the millennia. With the turn of the millennia came the fear of Y2K, in which I reply, Y not 2 K? The best of pop culture, our favorite memories, and even our realization…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. It’s 2008 and Shelley, Josh, and Francis talk about the good, the bad, and the funny. With the advent of the iPhone, to life changing events, we discuss what made this year so great, and so lousy. We liked it so we had to put a ring on it, because the Cloverfield monster…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This time around, Shelley, Josh, and Francis talk about the 1987 fantasy comedy, Mannequin. With laughs, cheese, creepiness, and some progressive notes, these three go through the film and what made it hot or may be not? We cover all that, and so much more, on this week’s Back When Podcast.
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. We’ve entered the year 1986, where Shelley, Josh, and Francis talk about what they remember from that year. From transitioning schools, to witnessing tragedy on TV, it was a year of changes, oddities, and some sad moments. We take that walk down memory lane of good times, good games, good music, and good…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh, Shelley, and Francis stick to the year 1995. A year of good movies, good music, and odd trends. From the films that live on, to the beats that have gone away, we cover a lot of what we remember, just a mere, 21 years ago.. We cover all that, and…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Sometimes we have our first experience, late in life, and this time around Josh, Shelley, and Francis talk about their drinking days. From times at the club, to high school parties, they share stories of when they had just a little too much. And this time around, Francis has his first experience of…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. So many reboots, and they just keep on coming, so Shelley, Josh, & Francis dig down deep on the reboots that worked, and which ones don’t. And of course, we talk about the biggest reboot of all, and that is Pokemon GO, the game that has the world enthralled to catch them all.…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh, Shelley, & Francis talk about the nostalgia that still holds up, and some of the nostalgia that doesn’t. From Big Trouble in Little China, to Mmmbop, to Mambo No. 5, and so much more. Is gum still a thing? How about the arcade? We cover all that, and so much…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh, Francis, & Che (sort of), catch up with our favorite con goer and pin maker, AJ O’Bando, who not only shares with us his love of creating, but nerds out with us. It’s pop culture, video games, conventions, as much more, with the man with the master plan, on this…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh, Shelley, & Francis get to watching a Burt Reynolds classic high speed comedy, Smokey & The Bandit. There’s trucks, convoys, bears, sheriffs, a frog, and a snowman, all racing to get that can of beer into the hands of thirsty people. Is it a winner, or does it not pass…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh, Shelley, & Francis just randomly talk about the things they miss, from toys in cereal boxes, to the prizes in your Cracker Jacks. It’s childhood nostalgia of the good old days, and we hope you join us in our reminiscing. It’s all that and more, on this week’s Back When…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh, Shelley, and Francis prepare for the summer season as they talk about the things they did during those hot months, so many years ago. From going to the crick, to fishing in the great outdoors, to getting a sunburn all day everyday, these three get nostalgic over what made the summer time…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh and Francis walk down memory lane, as they get nostalgic over the actual theme songs of yesterday’s television. From full on songs, to memorable ditties, they whistle a tune to get you pumped up for the action, the comedy, and the muppets. It’s all that and more, on this week’s Back When…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh, Shelley, and Francis lament the finale of Love Line and take a look at the people of the past who would give us lowly listeners some much needed advice. From the kind Dr. Ruth to the abrasive Tom Lykis, they cover all the bases on the people we would turn to when…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh, Shelley, and Francis go back in time to 1985, and the movies we loved during that year of New Coke, Nintendo, and Ronald Reagan. There’s a lot of love, and very little hate, with a little confusion on the films of that year, as we reminisce about the simpler times. It’s all…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Shelley, Josh, & Francis go back in time this week, with commercials of the 90’s. But they’re not just any commercials. They are the best of the best when it comes to memorable, funny, and heartwarming ads, that made us want to buy…everything. This podcast? Free. Listening to it? Also free. Reminiscing with…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Francis and Shelley host this episode with some nostalgia for the jokes and pranks of their youth. We quickly realize, these two are nerds, and their pranks had to deal with a lot of messing with other people’s computers. But, it’s of course, more than that, as they cover the jokes of the…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Shelley shares with Josh and Francis her favorite movie, “Some Kind of Wonderful”. Written by John Hughes, the group talks about the good, the bad, the weird, and the wrong about this rom-com. It’s all that and more, on this week’s Back When Podcast.
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This time around, Josh and Francis talk about the events that changed their lives. From the chess, to leaving home, to discovering the Internet, these two gives the pros and cons of a simpler time. A time when we didn’t have to post everything on social media. It’s all that and more, on…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. In this episode, Josh & Francis get nostalgic over the tv shows that left us too soon. We try to avoid the obvious, like Firefly & Freaks & Geeks, and touch on shows you may never have heard of, like No Ordinary Family or, if you’re young, ALF. It’s all that and more,…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh takes control this time around with Shelley and Francis dodging the fireworks and snowballs, as they talk about the 1991 film, Dutch. Do we like the film? Does it hold up decades later? Does Al Bundy beat the nefarious Shooter Gavin? I guess you’ll find out. It’s all that and more, on…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Shelley, Josh and Francis come together for a brand new episode talking about the obsessions we had growing up. From TV, to movies, to our own voices we discuss the things we needed to watch, needed to listen to, and couldn’t help but be fans of. It’s all that and more, on this…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh Hawkes & Francis Fernandez are joined by the Human Echoes Podcast’s very own Tony Southcotte. This lover of cinema and writing joins the crew for a stroll down memory lane, as they discuss the Deadpool movie, and the rated R films of their childhood. It’s blood, guts, and nudity of…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Shelley takes the reins as we talk about the Daytime television of yesteryear. Josh and Francis join in on the discussion of the talk shows, soap operas, and the game shows that kept us entertained when we were home sick, or on summer break. Or if you were Josh, you actually went outside…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This episode, Josh, Shelley & Francis are back in the saddle after some time off from being out of the country and being sick. With the new found desire to travel, the three discuss being an adult in the 21st century, traveling around the world, and the beginning of the Convention Season. Nothing…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez talk about developing friendships, and how it’s changed. From making friends as a kid, where everyone is your friend, to the evolution of friendships as an adult, where you get to pick and choose. So be our study buddy in the classroom, our Healer in an…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. The crew is back with an all new show, where Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez talk about the holidays, the new years, and the kinds of celebrations we’ve experienced when one year changes to the next. From drunk texts, parties, to the kiss, it’s all about those old acquaintances we forgot,…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh Hawkes & Francis Fernandez cap off the final episode of 2015, with a review of the Christmas “classic”, “Lethal Weapon” (1987). After the review, Josh & Francis go over the highlights of the past year (and sadly, they didn’t cover it all), and what to expect in 2016. It’s all that…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Shelley Rossell and Francis Fernandez are back to join Josh Hawkes with a Christmas movie review that you my hate, or love, actually. Shelley takes the wheel this week as they talk about “Love Actually”, a romantic comedy, that is both believable and unbelievable, happy and sad. The real question is,…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh Hawkes takes the wheel as he talks with Savanna from the Speak G33k 2 Me podcast. It’s about the toys we wish we had as a kid, and the toys we wanted that our friends had. But toys are just not enough, as they talk about everything from home ownership…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. For our Thanksgiving episode, we decided to be thankful for Keanu Reeves and his ability to “act” in Point Break. A movie that brings together the worlds of surfing, being an FBI agent, and bank robbery, into one crazy little movie. Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez get into the nitty gritty,…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez have a special guest. Jesse, from the table top roleplaying game podcast, the Dragonfisters, joins the show to talk about the things that weren’t cool in the past, but now are. From arcades to table top gaming to comic books, they cover the things that nerds…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. We go back to the past with Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, & Francis Fernandez, talking about family time as kids. From dinner at the table, to time in front of the television, they go back to a simpler time, before the tablet, before the internet, and before the DVR. It’s all that and…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. We’re a few days from Halloween, so Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, & Francis Fernandez thought they’d take the horror up a notch with George A. Romero’s zombie classic, “Day of the Dead”. Is it their real life or is it just fantasy? Survivors caught in a zombie landslide, no escape from that reality.…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. It’s two more weeks until Halloween, so we ramp things up with a horror movie or two. This week it’s the 1968 classic, Rosemary’s Baby. There was some love, some hate, and some indifference for this blast from the past. So sit back, grab a tub of popcorn, and get ready to clutch…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez talk about what we learned as kids, but don’t do today, and what we were told not to do by our parents, that we ended up doing anyway. It’s rebelling against the norm, remembering our school aged years, and talking a lot about TV.…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This episode, Josh Hawkes & Francis Fernandez talk about the the various pseudo holidays like national coffee day and talk like a pirate day. Then it’s onto the new shows on television and then all about the places we’ve gone & the things we’ve seen. It’s all that and much more on this…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This episode has Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez review the 80’s classic film, “Top Gun” in all it’s rock and roll glory from Goose’s awesome ‘stache, to actors we were surprised, it’s a romp through an era where we’re playing with the boys AND girls. So sit back, grab some…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This episode, Shelley Rossell, Josh Hawkes, and Francis Fernandez talk about the things that hipsters are bringing back, that we had when we were younger. From vinyl to typewriters, mopeds to man buns, we discover what a hipster is, and why some of us, like their style. It’s all that and much more…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This episode, Shelley Rossell, Josh Hawkes, and Francis Fernandez talk about the things that hipsters are bringing back, that we had when we were younger. From vinyl to typewriters, mopeds to man buns, we discover what a hipster is, and why some of us, like their style. It’s all that and much more…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. In this episode, Shelley Rossell, Josh Hawkes, and Francis Fernandez talk about the past, in which the past talks about the future. From time travel, to holodecks, they cover what the cinema and books of yesteryear, promised us today, on this episode of the Back When Podcast.
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, Francis Fernandez talk about the 90’s and how things have changed. It’s all about AOL, Disc-mans, and floppy disks on this week’s Back When Podcast.
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh Hawkes introduces us to The Muppet Movie (1979), the Muppet’s first full length feature. Shelley, Josh Francis go over the running gags, the gaggle of celebrity cameos, and the memorable songs. Does this felt film still hold up? Do we still have the funnies? We find out, as we get…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Shelley Rossell, Josh Hawkes, Francis Fernandez look back on the last few weeks. From there, it’s about cereals that kill your mouth, oddities, and how we are living in a time where history is actually being made. Change is happening, and we are witnessing it. It’s all that and much more, on this…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. After some hiatus, Shelley Rossell returns with Josh Hawkes Francis Fernandez, to talk about the things we do that we think, no one else does. From acapella groups, to chat rooms, to music, to ticks, we cover the gamut of things we thought no one else does, but us. It’s our unique habits,…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week on the show, Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez talk about what got them into Voice Acting, a synopsis of Denver Comic Con, and how our passions may or may not be unfounded. So come join us as we share our dreams, our aspirations and we ask that you share back on…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This time around the Points of Interest Podcast Network made it’s way to Denver City Comic Con to not only check out the artists and writers, but also the entrepreneurs in geek culture. One such person is AJ Obando of PopCultPins, who was kind enough to sit with us and discuss his amazing…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week on the show, Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez talk about the things that kind of changed their lives. It’s about Napster, what we wanted to be when we grew up, the boombox, and so much more. We look into what shaped us into the people we are today. So join us…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. On this week’s podcast Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez discuss some exciting news for the upcoming trip to Denver, then get into the nostalgia of TV shows that won’t seem to go away. From Coach, to Full House, we discuss what shows we think should come back, and some that are better off…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This time around, Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez discuss a Disney movie that was aimed to take on the Star Wars movie franchise. The Black Hole has cute robots, death, and Ernest Borgnine! It’s a sci-fi movie that may or may not have the Disney magic. Listen to our review on…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez talk about the objects they kept for nostalgia’s sake. From pictures of the exes to the toys we had as children, they discuss things they wished they could have kept to remember the good old days, or at least remember what happened! It’s a…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. It’s been a big week for the Back When crew as Shelley Rossell and Francis Fernandez recount their time at Wondercon, and Josh Hawkes has a mishap at his apartment. But all that turns to red dust as we discuss the 1984 sci fi, “Night of the Comet”, and see if it stills…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. It’s a brand new week with Shelley Rossell, Josh Hawkes, and Francis Fernandez, prepping ourselves for the comic convention season. We talk of Josh’s recent trip to the Emerald City Comic Con, Shelley’s volunteer work, and Francis’ discovery of new TV, then jump into things we don’t understand and slang. It’s a less…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell and Francis Fernandez talk about the things they used to believe as children, but grew out of when they knew better. And what they knew better were that Legos were awesome, as they discuss the kinds of projects they liked to do as children. It’s all this…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This late episode is all about our time out of doors, from causing mischief to listening to tunes on our tape decks, we take a look at our activities that children today, may not know anything about. It’s Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez waxing nostalgia on this week’s Back When Podcast.
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week we talk about the games we played as children and how those games feel like they’re going away. With Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez, they reminisce about the board games, the sports games, and the computer games of their childhood. So join us will you, for a roll of…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This time around Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez about the 80’s sitcom, Cheers. We talk about the sitcoms of the era, what we liked about the series, and what we didn’t like. It’s all about that bar, where everyone knows your name, and they’re always glad you came, on this week’s…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week is the week of love as Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez talk about Valentine’s day of yesteryear, or the lack thereof. Follow them on their journey to find a date to the dance, or at least someone to give a flower to, on this week’s heart felt Back When…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell and Francis Fernandez talk about their first podcasts ever. From their influences, their interests, and even podcast suggestions, they delve into the world that they love to be in. So join us for microphones, awkward starts, and our own personal evolutions, as we reminisce on this week’s Back When…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Francis forgets to post this episode of a cult classic film from the early 2000’s. Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez get kung fu fighting with this Steve Oedekerk comedy starring himself, and featuring a parody of the 70’s kung fu flicks that we love to love, or love to hate. So grab some…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Happy New Year everyone, it’s 2015 and the podcast is back! This week, Josh, Shelley, Francis talk about their holidays, the new year, Back to the Future 2, and our geeky resolutions for new year. It’s some reminiscing and some planning for the future on this week’s Back When Podcast.
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Happy non-denominational winter celebration everyone! Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez celebrate the last recording of the year with talk of holidays parties. From there we give our own personal year in review, as well as a look back on some of the things that was trending or important throughout the year.…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Shelley hosts the show and enlightens us with a Christmas childhood classic, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer. This Rankin Bass claymation movie is a first for Francis, and a walk down memory lane for Josh. So come join us in the holiday cheer as we walk down memory lane on this…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. It’s all about Christmas Vacation and some of our holiday film favorites as we not only talk about our must see movies, but give a review of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”. Get stapled to your rain gutter, attacked by a squirrel, and join us for some nostalgia, on this week’s Back When Podcast.
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Shelley Rossell, Josh Hawkes, and Francis Fernandez prepare for next week as they discuss their stories of Thanksgiving and the insanity of Black Friday. From fried turkeys, to working the holidays, we cover this day of thanks from all sides. So get a slice of pie, drink up some sparkling cider and enjoy…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez talk about growing up, and that special time in everyone’s life, called puberty. From voice changes, hairy faces, and noticing girls, they break down how their lives went from awkward, to more awkward. So get nostalgic with us, and reminisce on this week’s Back When Podcast.
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This time around Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez discuss the latest convention that Francis attended, Stan Lee’s Comikaze! But it wasn’t about the comics, or even the TV shows, but about the geek love. We talk about making connections, being single, and social anxiety. And you can show your geek love…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez talk a little Halloween. It’s only a couple days away and it’s all about the candy, the trick or treating, and the basket. Well, it’s that and of course, a little side tracking, a little nonsense, and a little bit of Ninja, as Josh shows off…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. We’re only one week away from Halloween, and Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez reminisce about the costumes we grew up with, the one’s we loved, and the one’s we wished we had. Huge respect to those out there who create their own costumes for Halloween or Cosplay. It’s a about ghosts,…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Josh Hawkes shows off his ninja skills by jumping into this week’s Fall premiere with Shelley Rossell and Francis Fernandez. This week it’s all about the things we love about Fall. From the weather, to food, to TV shows (like we do), and beyond. So grab a slice of pumpkin pie, a bottle…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Hosts Josh Hawkes, Shelley Rossell, and Francis Fernandez talk about the celebrities of yesteryear, which happens to be only a few decades ago. From what was acceptable to the things that are not, to the remakes that are coming, and the idols we sought, it’s a menagerie of what was good in the…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. Shelley Rossell and Francis Fernandez host this episode as Josh is out this week. As a result, they attempt to go back in time, to talk about what decade they would like to live in. And just like any time travel plot line, it doesn’t always go as planned and they talk about…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. This week, Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez have a little fun with a soundboard, and go a little off protocol, as they discuss some of the new Fall television shows. Specifically, it’s Gotham and Agents of SHIELD. But it’s not only that, as they navigate the older superhero shows they grew up with,…
Welcome to Back When We Were Interesting, where we talk about the stories and the experiences that make us and you, interesting. We see the return of Shelley Rossell this week with Josh Hawkes and Francis the Other Guy as they try out, for the first time, a Google Hangout, and the first episode to be on YouTube. Check it out here: http://youtu.be/Us_f-fiu32Y. Inspired by the brand new, gigantic iPhone 6 Plus coming out this…
