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Dust off your flannels and get ready for a nostalgic trip—the Back in Time Brothers are taking you on a sleigh ride through the ultimate 1990s holiday experience. In this special replay from their URL Radio Show, DJ Paulie and Lou celebrate a decade defined by grunge, boy bands, and some of the most iconic Christmas moments in pop culture history.

The journey kicks off with Britt’s holiday countdown, featuring a wild mix of tracks ranging from the high-voltage riffs of AC/DC and the heartland rock of Tom Petty to the absolute chart dominance of Mariah Carey. You’ll also dive into the alternative side of the decade with festive tunes from The Vandals, Smashing Pumpkins, and The Dismemberment Plan, before wrapping up with the smooth harmonies of 'N Sync and the Backstreet Boys.

But it isn’t all cheerful carols and tinsel. Todd Snyder joins the show for a "Rock Talk" segment that unwraps the darker side of the 90s. Discover the corporate warfare and personal rebellion behind Mariah Carey’s holiday empire, the financial betrayals involving Lou Pearlman and 'N Sync, and the cutthroat "Boy Band Christmas Wars" of 1998.

If you love a good laugh, you won't want to miss the "Stupid Criminals" segment, featuring a would-be thief pinned down by a Great Dane named Moose and a cookie bandit caught red-handed in a bakery. The brothers also revisit the era’s biggest movies, from the slapstick chaos of Home Alone to Tim Allen’s transformation in The Santa Clause, and share fascinating trivia—like how Jim Carrey trained with a CIA torture consultant to survive his Grinch makeup.

To top it all off, the show takes a trip down the toy aisle to remember the absolute madness of Tickle Me Elmo, the Beanie Baby investment craze, and the surprisingly dangerous "Sky Dancers." Whether you’re here for the random facts about Santa’s pilot license or the memories of circling items in the Sears Wishbook, this episode is a total 90s time capsule.

Plug in those multicolored lights and get ready to party like it’s 1999. It’s Christmas magic, 90s style, with The Back in Time Brothers!

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The Back in Time Brothers: A Very 80s Christmas (Originally Heard on URL Radio)

Join DJ Paulie and Lou as they turn up the volume and celebrate the greatest toys, movies, and original Christmas music from the tubular 1980s!

The chaos begins with Busted! Stupid Criminals at Christmas time, featuring tales of holiday fails. Hear about the woman in a "very revealing elf costume" who pocketed bottles of limited edition Christmas ale at a Cincinnati brewery. We cover the man caught trying to steal upscale lingerie from a busy mall in Philadelphia, claiming he was "helping Santa to deliver the naughty list gifts". Plus, listen to the story of the man offering "relaxing Christmas mistletoe shoulder rubs" before tripping over a decorative reindeer mid-escape. And don't miss the Reno couple caught breaking into a rental cabin wearing nothing but Santa hats and slippers.

Next, Todd Snyder’s Rock Talk dives into "The Dark Secrets Behind Band-Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. Discover how Bob Geldof essentially "guilddrafted" major stars—including George Michael, Sting, and Phil Collins—into recording the chaotic anthem in a single day in 1984. Find out which lyric Bono "hated" singing (but belted out anyway) and the internal struggles over how the tens of millions raised were actually delivered.

The Countdown blasts 12 iconic, original 80s holiday tracks. Get ready for the punk rock snowstorm of The Ramones' "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)" and the haunting storytelling of The Pogues’ "Fairy Tale of New York". You’ll also hear Queen’s emotional rock ballad “Thank God It’s Christmas” and the soulful sorrow of Prince's "Another Lonely Christmas". Plus, we drop tracks from XTC (recording secretly as The Three Wise Men) and Run DMC's hip-hop holiday classic "Christmas in Hollis".

Finally, Lou and DJ Paulie debate the definitive 80s Christmas Movies, ranking everything from the chaos of Gremlins and Die Hard (Yes, it's a Christmas movie!) to the classics A Christmas Story and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The brothers also dive into 80s toys: the good (the game-changing NES system), the bad (the injury-prone Pogo Ball), and the ugly (the riot-inducing Cabbage Patch Kids and the creepy, talking Teddy Ruxpin).

Tune in for the wildest Christmas since "Bing Crosby tap danced with Danny f****** K."!

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A Very 70's Christmas: Silent Nights and Scandalous Lights

It's the holidays and the Back in Time Brothers Lou and DJ Paulie are bringing Christmas cheer right here. Join us as we dive into A Very '70s Christmas, exploring the decade's grooviest most chaotic and most unforgettable holiday moments.

On this episode, prepare for:

• The Ultimate '70s Soundtrack: Hear 12 original non-cover Christmas songs from 1970–1979. We spin soulful classics by Donnie Hathaway ("This Christmas") and the anti-war anthem from John Lennon and Yoko Ono ("Happy Christmas (War Is Over)"). We rock out with glam anthems like Slade's "Merry Christmas Everybody" and Wizard's "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day," and feature progressive rock from Greg Lake ("I Believe in Father Christmas"). We also highlight The Kinks' social commentary with "Father Christmas" and the shimmering synthesizer sound of Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime."

• Silent Nights and Scandalous Lights (Rock Talk): This segment reveals the drama behind the tinsel. Discover the high-pressure childhood of the Jackson 5 while recording their Christmas album which required endless touring rehearsals and late-night tapings. Hear about the near-disaster when a KISS pyro charge misfired during a 1974 Michigan show nearly turning the stage into a flaming ornament. Plus we cover the tense improvised creation of David Bowie and Bing Crosby's iconic "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" duet which was written on the spot because Bowie hated the original song.

• Busted on the Back in Time Radio Show (Stupid Christmas Criminals): We expose bizarre true tales including the case of the drunk Santa who stole his own suit at a food court bar in Minneapolis the man who sabotaged a gingerbread house contest in Albany and the elf impersonator caught with three wallets stuffed in her tights at a corporate party in Columbus. We also recount the international case of the German ceramic mug thieves at a Munich Christmas market.

• The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of '70s Toys: Get nostalgic with the origins of the Nerf ball (the first indoor ball) and the beloved Atari 2600. Cringe at the anatomically correct Joey Stivic Baby Doll which had a "drink and wet feature." Finally remember the terrifying danger of toys like Lawn Darts (Jarts) which caused numerous injuries and deaths and shattering acrylic Clackers.

Pull on those fuzzy slippers and turn up the volume—we’re delivering soul glam rock and roll madness wrapped in one glittering holiday package.

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TURNING IT UP TO ELEVEN: FAKE FILM BANDS

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DJ Paulie & Lou | Featuring DJ Brit | Todd Snyder

Grab your air guitar, crank the dial, and prepare to scream “THIS ONE GOES TO ELEVEN!” because the Back in Time Brothers are blowing the speakers off your Monday with a legendary deep dive into the wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable fake bands ever to hit the silver screen!

This isn’t just a countdown—it's a full-on cinematic rock riot.

DJ Brit takes the reins with a sonic tour of movie-made music legends so convincing you’ll swear you saw them on tour. From metal gods who melted amps to soulful crooners who made us believe in the power of a horn section, these fictional bands left fingerprints all over pop culture—and in some cases, chart history!

Inside this episode:

🎸 THE FAKE BAND HALL OF FAME
• Spinal Tap — The loudest, proudest, and most catastrophically clueless metal band ever created. They didn’t make the top spot… they DESTROYED it.
• The Blues Brothers — A rhythm-and-blues rampage that turned suits and sunglasses into a religion.
• The Commitments — Proof that Irish soul is not only real—it can raise the dead.
• The Wonders — The ‘60s pop band that gave us one of cinema’s catchiest earworms. (You’re humming it now, aren’t you?)
• Eddie and the Cruisers — A band so mysterious fans still argue about whether their story was actually fiction.
• Daisy Jones & The Six — A modern masterpiece that feels like Fleetwood Mac had a baby with a rock documentary.
• School of Rock — When detention becomes destiny and kids shred harder than grown men in leather pants.

PLUS THE BROTHERS GO OFF THE RAILS (as usual):

🚓 BUSTED
When criminals forget to think:
• The lasagna-loving burglar who ate himself unconscious
• The robber who wore his own name tag to the crime
You can’t make this stuff up… but thankfully, someone did.

🎙️ ROCK TALK with Todd Snider
What do Led Zeppelin stairwells, bathroom echo chambers, and bizarre recording hacks have in common? More rock history than your high school ever taught you.

🐖 RANDOM FACTS
• The man whose ashes literally rest in a Pringles can
• A group of flamingos = a flamboyance (which honestly feels right)
• And yes… the fact about the pig. The very long, very disturbing fact about the pig.

WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS EPISODE

Because no other show can take you from fictional rock gods, to criminal idiots, to porcine passion, and somehow make it all feel like one glorious journey through the absurdity of entertainment history.

By the time it's over, you won't just love fake film bands—
you’ll want to start one.

🎧 Tune in, turn it up, and tell your friends.
Next week: Cult Metal Classics — and trust us, it gets even weirder.

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The Back in Time Brothers: High School Hits of the 70s

Get ready to jump, get ready to sway! Join DJ Paulie and his brother Lou—The Back in Time Brothers—as heard on URL radio for a wild trip back to the 70s.

We’re diving deep into the High School Hits of the 70s, the tracks that became the soundtrack to growing up in the decade of lava lamps and Letterman jackets. Lace up your sneakers and crank the volume as we revisit the rock anthems that blasted out of Trans Ams, including Ted Nugent’s guitar-fueled "Strangle Hold", Deep Purple's "Highway Star" (a badge of cool for teens who loved cars and guitars), and Head East’s "Never Been Any Reason," often nicknamed the rock and roll national anthem.

We’ve got the full rock spectrum, from the raw blues-driven rocker "Tush" by ZZ Top, to the ultimate cruising music, Fog Hat’s "Slow Ride", all the way up to Edgar Winter Group’s feel-good classic, "Free Ride". And when the lights dimmed at the gym? We’ve got the ultimate teenage heartbreak ballad, Nazareth’s "Love Hurts," which filled high school proms.

But we’re more than just classic rock! The Back in Time Brothers bring the laughs with their infamous segments:

• Rock Talk: 70s Fads: Expert Todd Snyder deep-dives into the wonderfully weird world of 70s culture. We explore everything from the infamous Pet Rock (which sold over 1.5 million units for $3.95 a piece), to the mystical and pseudoscientific mood ring, and the bizarre cultural juggernaut of streaking (a competitive sport on college campuses). We’ll also look at how Happy Days gave us the phrase “jump the shark” when The Fonz water-skied over one!
• Stupid Criminals: Tune in for a weekly lineup of losers, dimwitted schemes, and laughable mistakes. Hear about the woman busted for dressing in a hot dog costume and covering her neighbor's car in toilet paper, or the man who decided to sell marijuana to raise money to afford police academy.
• Random Facts: Lou and Paul share bizarre scientific and animal tidbits, like how one teaspoon of neutron star material would weigh billions of tons and why a bearcat smells like hot buttered popcorn!
• Bad Dates: Listen to real-life dating disasters, including a guy who threw the ends of French fries on the floor, another who immediately called his blind date "average looking", and a disastrous encounter involving a Bills-themed man cave and a perplexing "mommy kink".

So, slip on those bell bottoms, adjust the leisure suit lapels, and get ready to be taken on a free ride. The Back in Time Brothers are bringing the sound and the laughs!

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Join DJ Paulie and Lou, The Back in Time Brothers as they dive deep into the revolutionary world of 1980s UK indie music. This episode features DJ Brit's expertly curated top-ten countdown, celebrating the bands that defined a generation with their independent spirit and authentic sound—from The Cure's genre-defying evolution to The Smiths' jangly perfection, Joy Division's haunting post-punk, and the dream pop pioneers Cocteau Twins.

Plus, contributor Todd Snyder delivers a fascinating "Rock Talk" segment exploring the most controversial and banned album covers in rock history, from The Beatles' infamous "butcher cover" to Nirvana's Nevermind baby. Discover how censorship battles often made these albums legendary.

Throughout the show, enjoy the signature segments: "Busted" featuring hilariously inept criminals (including a bank robber who left his wallet behind), "Random Facts" with surprising trivia about the human body, and "Crazy Classifieds" with absurd fictional ads.

Whether you're a die-hard indie fan or discovering these influential bands for the first time, this episode celebrates the DIY ethos, chaotic clubs, and John Peel sessions that shaped modern alternative music. Join The Back in Time Brothers for a journey through the sound that changed everything.

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🎃 Podcast Summary: Back in Time Brothers – Halloween Spooktacular 2025: “Midnight Creeps & Haunted Beats!” 👻

The Back in Time Brothers, Lou and DJ Paulie, return for their annual Halloween blowout—a frightfully fun hour packed with spooky laughs, haunted tunes, and creepy trivia that’ll keep you glued to your coffin… err, speakers.

💀 Busted: Stupid Criminals (Haunted Edition)

Even the undead couldn’t dream up crimes this dumb. From a prosecutor who pulled a gun on fake spiders to a thief trying to Craigslist stolen Chick-fil-A cow suits, this segment proves the scariest thing about Halloween might be human stupidity. Bonus: a pregnant zombie DUI, and a guy dressed as a breathalyzer who couldn’t pass his own test. You can’t make this up.

🕯 Midnight Creeps & Haunted Beats

Brit spins a dark and delicious Top 10 countdown that ditches the obvious “Thriller” and “Ghostbusters” for something moodier.
Highlights include:

• Oingo Boingo’s “Dead Man’s Party”
• Siouxsie and the Banshees’ “Halloween”
• The Bullock Brothers’ “Horror Movies”
• Duran Duran’s seductive “The Chauffeur”
  The eerie ride ends with David Bowie’s “Scary Monsters and Super Creeps” taking the haunted crown.

☠️ Haunted History & Scary Facts

Between ghostly giggles, listeners get freaked out with ghastly trivia—from bacteria-infested phones to the deadly Golden Poison Dart Frog.
Then Todd Snyder’s Rock Talk unleashes musical ghost stories:

• Robert Johnson’s devilish deal at the crossroads
• The cursed 27 Club
• Elvis haunting the Vegas Hilton
• And the Foo Fighters recording in a house that really didn’t want them there.

🦇 Superstitions & Halloween Shenanigans

Things get wild with tales of bonfire omens, voodoo scarecrows, and mischievous pranks.
You’ll meet Crazy Lynn (the woman who handed out cigarettes to kids), a husband who replaced his scarecrow to spook trick-or-treaters, and the kid whose costume simply said, “Sorry, I’m late”… because he came dressed as a period.

🎃 Final Verdict

Equal parts creepy, kooky, and hysterical, this Halloween episode delivers the perfect blend of music, mayhem, and monster-sized laughs.
Lock your doors, pour a drink, and join Lou and DJ Paulie for the most entertaining fright-fest on the airwaves.

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It's Monday, and the Back in Time Brothers, DJ Paulie and Lou, are back on URL radio for another show! Join the brothers for this week's episode, "From Fame to Fizzle."

The highlight of the show is DJ Brit’s in-depth countdown segment focusing on the theme "From Fame to Fizzle: Hyped and gone artists of the 80s and 90s". Brit counts down the musical acts that shot to the top quickly, grabbed headlines, and then "faded from the spotlight almost as quickly as they arrived". Featured artists include the one-hit wonder Marcy Playground ("Sex and Candy"), Crash Test Dummies, Robbie Neville ("C'est La Vie"), Sophie B. Hawkins ("Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover"), Cutting Crew ("I Just Died in Your Arms"), and Terrence Trent D'Arby ("Wishing Well"), whom critics once compared to Prince.

In addition to the countdown, the episode features several fan-favorite segments:

• Rock Talk: Host Todd Snyder chases ghosts in "The Lost Album"segment. Todd delves into records that were fully written, recorded, or sometimes even pressed, but never officially released due to circumstances ranging from spiritual visions and paranoia to perfectionism or simple theft. Albums discussed include The Beach Boys’ mythic *Smile*, Prince’s recalled *The Black Album* and *Camille*, Dr. Dre’s highly anticipated *Detox*, and Kanye West’s crowdsourced ghost record, *Yandhi*.
• Stupid Criminals: Lou and Paulie detail bizarre arrests from across the country and the world. Stories include thieves busted after pulling their getaway vehicle into a drive-thru car wash, a prisoner who got lost inside the ductwork, a man who robbed the tattoo shop where he just got a distinctive tattoo, and a man in Malaysia who performed DIY surgery to implant metal balls that later began to rust.
• Random Fat Fat Fat Facts: The brothers share strange trivia, covering topics such as the slight time lag in brain perception (about 50 milliseconds), the Malagasi chameleon's short life, the spiny anteater's four-headed penis, the fact that ear wax is a fancy type of sweat, and how dolphins play with puffer fish to get a buzz.
• Crazy Classifieds: The show introduces a new segment featuring humorous and bizarre classified ads, including a search for a roommate who must love true crime documentaries at 3 AM and a dating ad seeking a companion who enjoys off-key shower concerts and brings tacos.

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