Episode #1
Retro Hand Held Game - Merlin
Oct 26, 20265 minS16
Check out this cool retro electronic game I found while sifting through some junk in my basement.
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The Way Things Used To Be
Hosted by Don Williams · history · EN
About this Podcast:
Reminiscing about the way things used to be in the good old days of our youth when we lived in a more simple time. Let's take a walk down memory lane.
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What is The Way Things Used To Be about?
Reminiscing about the way things used to be in the good old days of our youth when we lived in a more simple time. Let's take a walk down memory lane.
Who hosts The Way Things Used To Be?
The Way Things Used To Be is hosted by Don Williams. The show has published 221 episodes to date.
What has The Way Things Used To Be covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Retro Hand Held Game - Merlin" (26 October 2026, 5 minutes), "Rewind Episode Season 1 Ep. 12 - The Paperboy" (26 October 2026, 6 minutes), and "Rewind Episode Season 1 Episode 8 The Ice Cream Truck" (25 October 2026, 7 minutes).
How often does The Way Things Used To Be publish?
The Way Things Used To Be publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 221 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Way Things Used To Be?
Booking probability for The Way Things Used To Be is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Way Things Used To Be requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Way Things Used To Be's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Don Williams hosts The Way Things Used To Be, a history podcast with 221 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 26, 20266 minS1
Enjoy another rewind episode from season 1. This one is all about the paperboy! Check it out!
- Oct 25, 20267 minS1
Check out this rewind episode from season 1 titled The Ice Cream Truck. I had a lot of fun with this one. Most of the material was pulled from my book Night Shift: My Adventures As A Convenience Store Clerk.
Episode #12
How Things Worked - Taking Things Apart!
Oct 16, 202614 minS15Did you ever wonder how things worked? Did you ever take things apart to see what made them tick? Check out this episode of the podcast where I tell some stories about my childhood fascination with taking things apart!
The Way Things Used To Be
What's On My Record Player - Country Western Edition!
Oct 2, 20268 minCheck out a couple of cheesy, but not so cheesy sound alike songs from the classic country western era!
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- Sep 18, 202611 minS15
I talk about a couple of food items that were once good but fail miserably today. I also talk about some summer yard sale finds.
Episode #8
Shag Carpet
Aug 2, 20267 minS15Who remembers shag carpet? Check this episode out for a quick lesson on the subject!
Episode #6
What's On My Record Player?
Jul 20, 20268 minS15Check out these two television theme songs that were reimagnied for a kids record back in the 1970's.
Episode #5
The Most Terrifying Sound Ever!
Jun 11, 20264 minS15What was the most terrifying sound you remember when you were a kid? In this episode, I share my most terrifying sound!
Episode #3
Listening To The Radio In The Car
Jun 10, 202610 minS15A quick glance at listening to the radio in the car and how much things have changed over the years.
Episode #3
Doing Yard Work Back In The Day
Jun 3, 202610 minS15Who remembers a reel lawn mower or trimming around the fence on your hands and knees with manual clippers? Check out this episode to hear what it was all about!
Episode #2
Happy Star Wars Day!
May 5, 202617 minS15This podcast episode is all about the thrill of the original Star Wars! Check it out!
Episode #1
Podcast Update
Mar 23, 202613 minS15I've been away from the microphone for a while, but I'm back...at least for now! Check out my update.
Episode #3
When Did You First See Color Television?
Oct 18, 20259 minS14When was the first time you watched television in color? Ho did it make you feel to see the colors pop right in front of your eyes?
Episode #11
Audio Book Part 6
Oct 9, 202527 minS13Here's the next installment of the audio book. It's all about scams and shoplifting. It'll be fun!
Episode #2
Pray For Our Country
Oct 9, 202516 minS14I did something a little different for this episode. Check it out.
- Aug 28, 202510 minS14
Here's the latest episode. Sorry for the long delay!
Episode #11
Audio Book Part 6
Jul 15, 202527 minS13Here's the next installment of the audio book. It's all about the scam and shop lifting! It'll be fun!
Episode #10
Going To The Arcade - Retro Episode!
Jun 18, 20257 minS13Here's a retro episode from season Six. It's all about going to the arcade. Enjoy!
- Jun 11, 202510 minS13
Here's a retro episode from season 3. Enjoy!
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