Episode 14: The Monster Squad Movie
Wolfman has nards! A classic line from a classic 80s movie. Join us for a review of The Monster Squad movie as well as music, movies and tv from August 1987. Listen NowBONUS CONTENT In this episode, we mention a number of great songs from August of 1987....
Episode 13: The Sears Catalog
There's More for Your Life... at Sears! The new Sears Wishbook catalog is here! Well, not really, but join us as we flip through an old Sears catalog and relive all the great toys from our youth - G.I. Joe, Transformers, M.A.S.K., toy robots and more. Listen...
Episode 12 – E.T. and June 1982
In this episode, we will go back to June of 1982 and discuss Steven Spielberg’s epic movie E.T. as well as other great movies, music, & events. Listen NowBONUS CONTENT In this episode, we go back to June of 1982. We mention some great music and here's a...
Episode 11 – More Latch-Key Dad Stories and MBA
We know you have been anxiously awaiting more stories from Greg and Tim's past. Well wait now longer! We have another installment of fun college, high school, concert, and kid stories for your enjoyment. Have you been guessing the mall stores, bands and Atari games...
Episode 10: MTV
Beavis & Butthead? The Real World? Napoleon Dynamite? We wouldn't have any of these without a little cable channel called MTV that launched in New Jersey back in August of 1981. Travel back to 1981 with us as we unearth some of the videos, shows and music from...
Episode 9: Alternate Names, Latch-Key Dads Stories and more MBA (Mall Store, Band or Atari Game)
Ever wonder what some of the other names were before we chose Latch-Key Dads? Wonder no more. We will discuss some of the other names like Injured While Sleeping, Garbage Pail Dads and more. We will also dig into some great stories from our past as well as play...
Episode 8: October 1983 – Cabbage Patch Kids, Garbage Pail Kids & Clowns
Episode 8: The Last Jedi. The first order reigns. Having decimated the peaceful Republic, Supreme Leader Snoke now deploys his merciless legions…oh wait, wrong episode 8... Episode 8: The Last Cabbage Patch Kid in the store. Chaos reigns in October of 1983 as...
Episode 7: Summer Vacation
Summer vacation - the best time of year for a kid. No school, unlimited free time, swimming pools, summer camps, vacations, water guns and ice cream! Join us as we discuss what summertime meant to a kid growing up in the 80’s. Listen NowBONUS CONTENT In this...
Episode 6: July 1987
In this episode, we go back to July of 1987 and relive Rick Astley's - Never Gonna Give You Up, Guns N' Roses - Appetite for Destruction and lots of other great music as well as a host of great movies - The Lost Boys, Robocop, Adventures in Babysitting and so much...
Episode 5: The Mall & A Little Game We Call MBA!
Remember going to the mall? The mall was the place to be when we were kids and it's been 100 years since the first one opened! Celebrate the mall with us as we travel back to this magical place and talk about Spencer's, Orange Julius, Kay Bee Toys, the arcade and...
Bonus Episode: Interview with Reyn Guyer – Inventor of NERF & Twister
We are very excited to have a special guest with us on Latch-Key Dads. Our guest has some massive inventions on his resumé including the creation of Twister and the original NERF ball. Today we welcome, Reyn Guyer. Reyn shares some amazing stories. Did you know that...
Episode 4: The Latch-Key Name & NERF
On this very special episode, we talk about the meaning behind our namesake - Latch-Key Dads, and we will discuss one of our favorite toys, NERF! Will we interview the inventor of NERF? You'll have to tune in and listen to find out! Listen NowBONUS CONTENT In this...