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It Was a Thing on TV Tripleheader: Episodes 203 & 204 + Minisode 13 - American Gladiators Knockoffs/MLB v. celebs softball from ‘67/Turn-On

This week It Was a Thing on TV brings to you plenty of competition along with a short look at one of the biggest bombs in TV history.
 
First, recently, word came out that American Gladiators is being rebooted...again.  By coincidence, we had this show slotted for this week in our schedule.  We talk about 4 shows which tried riding the coattails of the Gladiators--Knights and Warriors, Blade Warriors, Battledome, and Wild West Showdown.
 
Next, we go to the ballpark, as some of 1967's brightest Major League Baseball players went against celebrities back in the day on the softball diamond, with some very special celebrities handling the duties behind the mic and two legends acting as managers.
 
Finally, Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In was TV's most popular show in 1969.  The people behind it tried capitalizing on its popularity with a related show called Turn-On.  There were instant regrets, as ABC turned it off before the first episode aired in full.
 
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Piece Of The Action - Transporter 2

On the latest edition of Piece of the Action, Matt welcomes Scott Shifflett to the show to watch Transporter 2! Listen to Matt and Scott discuss Jason Statham, Matthew Modine, Keith David, P!nk, Grand Theft Auto (the video game), eyeball licking, A part of the plot that is all too real in 2021, absurd action scenes and so much more! So transport this show into your earholes and enjoy the new episode of Piece of the Action!

PTBN’s NBA-Team: 2021-22 Season Preview: Penthouses & Predictions

The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam go over the two top teams going into the season - The Bucks and Nets. Also, we predict all the award winners . So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

It Was a Thing on TV: Live Show 8 - The Whew! preview marathon on BUZZR from 9/2021

Last month BUZZR aired the subject of Episode 31 "Whew!" for the first time ever in reruns on US broadcast television. Mike is here for the entire 3 hours, while Chico hops in about an hour and 45 minutes into the show.  Charge your way to listening to a day none of us ever thought would happen.
If you want to follow along with the marathon click this link at the bottom.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDMnudG2VLA

Battlestar In The 25th Century #18

On Episode 18 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott live watch Buck Rogers episode 9, “Unchained Woman” . Topics include the real origin of the “Terminator” franchise, a fresh off of “Halloween”Jamie Lee Curtis guest star role, Twiki’s shiny new head, another Earth Defense Directorate traitor, Dr. Huer’s hate of everyone, the return of the F, Marry, Kill game and more!

PTBN’s NBA-Team: 2021-22 Season Preview: The Luxury Suites

The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam talk about Utah, Phoenix, Miami, and the Lakers .
So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

”It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 201 & 202 - The Video Game Show Part 3/Hometown Commercials Volume 2

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we are presenting sequels to two of our most popular editions.
 
First, one of our most popular series of shows is back for a third (and final?) installment.  The three of us look at more video game adaptions of TV shows, one going back almost 40 years.  Grab your controller and press start on The Video Game Show, Part 3.
 
Then, we've scoured the Internet and found more of the crazy, cheap, and just bad local commercials, enough for this second helping.  From Dirt Cheap Liquor to our personal favorite Crazy Gideon, these ads have gone viral for a reason.
 
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PTBN‘s NBA-Team: 2021-22 Season Preview: The Sub-Basement

The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam discuss OKC, Houston, Orlando, Detroit and Cleveland . So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

PTBN’s NBA-Team: 2021-22 Season Preview: The Third Floor

The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam talk about The Warriors, Nuggets, Hawks, and 76ers.
So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
 

It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 200 - The Weird Al Show

This is it!  The big 2-0-0!  We look back at a great, short-lived show from the late 90s with a great cast of characters and array of guests, which got mishandled by the network during a time when there was a push towards educational and informational television on Saturday mornings.
 
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Into the Spidey Movieverse: Episode 6 - Spider-Man Homecoming (2017)

Into the Spidey Moviveverse returns as Greg and Chico look at the first solo adventure of Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 2017's Spider-Man Homecoming.
 
Some of the matters discussed include the greatness of Michael Keaton, how Mr. Harrington keeps his job as a teacher despite being clumsy, hot Aunt May and the fly hat that Ned wears during the movie.
 
Here's hoping you pass the test that Tony Stark gives Peter after you listen to this episode.
 
Greg and Chico will return in October to cover Venom on the next episode.

Battlestar In The 25th Century #17

On episode 17 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott live watch Battlestar Galactica episode 10, “The Magnificent Warriors” . Topics include Sheriff Starbuck, reused sets, reused storylines, bargaining for seed, Planet of the Pigs, Adama’s discomfort with offering his “services” to a new love interest, space sombreros, fisherman, sailors and more!

PTBN’s NBA-Team: 2021-22 Season Preview: The Conference Room

The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam talk about The Knicks, Clippers, Bulls, and Celtics . So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

Making Mt. Rushmore - 80‘s Sitcoms & 80‘s TV Dramas (#24)

In the twenty-fourth episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, panelists Chico Alexander, Michael Cook & Shawn Kidd (via proxy) join moderator Andy Atherton to discuss which 80’s Sitcoms deserve a place on their respective lists. Is Cheers a no-brainer? What about The Golden Girls? Does Married With Children grab a spot? Does Night Court or Family Ties deserve a place? After that, they discuss which 80’s TV Dramas will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that Magnum P.I. shouldn’t get a spot? Will Miami Vice be included? Is The A-Team in the conversation? What about Knight Rider & Dallas?

It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 198 & 199 - Network TV Fall Campaigns (Director‘s Cut)/Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa

This week there's something in the air that tells you good times are coming your way on the newest editions of It Was a Thing on TV at PTBN.
 
First, The new Fall TV season is here!  We're looking back at some classic Fall TV campaigns from the different networks, from reaching to the stars to insisting that we should all be there. Enjoy over two hours of jingles that would get you pumped for the new season from the big three plus since we don't want to ignore them, FOX's first campaign from 1987.
 
Then, it's listener request time!  We received a request to cover Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa months ago, and we finally found a spot for it on our schedule.  When a comet lands in the Old West, the end result is anthropomorphic cows.  Enjoy their adventures in this ABC cartoon from the early 90s.
 
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