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Truly the voice of a generation, George Carlin gave the world some of the most hysterical and iconic comedy routines of the last 50 years. He perfected the art of making audiences double over with laughter while simultaneously making people wake up to the realities (and insanities) of life in the 20th century. Few people glimpsed the inner life of this beloved comedian, but his only child, Kelly, was there to see it all.

Told against the backdrop of the American landscape of the late '80s to the mid-'90s, Growing Up Dead is the story of Peter Conners's journey from straight-laced suburban kid to touring Deadhead. Peter discovered the Grateful Dead in 1985, at the age of 15, through friends who exchanged bootleg tapes of live Grateful Dead concerts. A teenager living in the suburbs of Rochester, New York, he became exposed to an entirely new way of life, and friends who were enjoying more freedom and less parental guidance.

Welcome to Growing Up Geek, the podcast where we journey back in time to explore the movies, music, TV shows, comics, and books that defined a generation.I’m your host, my name is Steeven, and I'll be your pilot on this temporal odyssey through the geek-centric cultural zeitgeist of my youth. From the 70s, through the 80s, and on into the 90s, we’ll dig deep into the geeky gold that shaped my childhood and—let's be honest—probably yours, too.

Tom Scharpling is good at being funny, which is a miracle, considering what he’s survived. Like hitting a deer and narrowly escaping with his life on the night of the 2016 election. But that’s nothing compared to the struggles he had earlier in his life. It Never Ends is his memoir of a life writing comedy amidst a lifelong struggle with mental illness, a story he has never told before. It’s the heartbreaking account of his intense coming-of-age, and the lengths he’s undertaken to pull away from the brink of self-destruction.

Darrin Bush was born and raised in Las Vegas. He attended Saint Joseph elementary school, Bishop Gorman High School and the University of Nevada at Reno. In 1970 he began his working life in the hospitality industry at the Sahara and Frontier hotels, where he was Room Service Manager, Food and Beverage Manager and Executive Slot Host.

Your hosts, Liz and Danny, cover what it was like growing up in The Lowcountry, as well as all things pertaining to the Lowcountry (history, arts, sports, local legends, businesses to patron) and more!

This is a podcast all about life & the stories that life creates.

Intro episode and my love for Sacramento

Imagine you're 17-years old and sentenced to LIFE in prison for a crime that you didn't commit. Bryan Seddens lived that truth for 31 years before unexpectedly being released in May of 2021. For most of that time, Bryan was forced to live amongst Death Row inmates. Now, listen to and follow his long, grueling journey to freedom on Growing Up On Death Row at 17.

Welcome to "Growing Up Girls," the podcast where two sisters share their stories of growing up and raising their daughters. Join us for a fun and dynamic discussion on various topics, from motherhood to career choices, relationships, and everything in between.With their unique perspectives and experiences, these sisters dive deep into their opinions on different issues, providing a fresh and entertaining take on the world around us. From personal anecdotes to funny and relatable stories, they take you on a journey through their lives, sharing insights and lessons learned along the ...

From 1989 to 1994, the original Arsenio Hall Show aired in syndication - the lone late-night offering for a younger, diverse demographic. Jamie and Natalie were "in the pocket" of this demographic, watching episodes on broadcast TV from their dorm rooms at Boston College. Now, reviewing episodes with guests as varied as Bill Clinton, Muhammad Ali, and Vanilla Ice, J&N pay tribute to the cultural contribution of Arsenio and recall the joy of their college experience.Visit us on Twitter @PodSenio.Listen to our "PodSenio" Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uhR2wCCVPB1Bcjm0gZDd1?...

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Well-Tempered Listener: Growing Up with Musical Parents and learn about Toronto's musical history.

It is about growing up in the 1960s in Australia. It is part history and part memories, personal experience and more!

A poignant true story of a woman who turned her tale of foster care and adoption by a Jewish family into a heart-rending play. A courageous and energetic storyteller, she brings life’s complex issues of identity, strength, character, and charm to the stage. We experience what it must have been like to grow up adopted. The listener is taken on a beautiful journey that explores self-identity, the importance of family, and the search for self. We follow her path and realize we are all in a constant search despite our experiences.

Find out what your favorite stars were doing as kids. Whether they were starring on Broadway or their backyard cabaret act, host Marc Tumminelli will get the full story! Marc sits down with Broadway, TV & Film stars to dish about how it all got started on LITTLE ME: growing up Broadway! As a theater educator and the owner of Broadway Workshop, Marc gets his guests to open up about the good, bad and ugly of being a young person with a dream of the bright lights of Broadway. Performers will share tales of hitting it big, local auditions, school theater, backstage stories, child stardom, ...

Während Julia alle Hände voll zu tun hat, ihrer Mutter Meike zu einem Date mit dem netten Hausmeister Michael zu verhelfen, ist Pummel fest entschlossen, die beiden zum großen Regenbogenfest in die Glitzerwelt einzuladen. Um das Gefüge zwischen den Welten nicht aus dem Gleichgewicht zu bringen, sollen das missmutige Grummeleinhorn und der aufgedrehte Otter Buddy dafür in die Menschenwelt wechseln.