Slice of Life
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ? Love the โ70s and โ80s? So do we. Slice of Life is your backstage pass to mixtapes, cartoons, and the beautiful chaos of growing up back then. Real stories. Big laughs. A delightful exploration of the human journey that seamlessly blends nostalgia, humor, and heartfelt storytelling. Hosted by Jay and Rich... two lifelong friends with a 30-year bond... the show captures the essence of growing up in the โ70s and โ80s and reflects on the moments that shaped us from then to now. Theyโll make you feel right at home. ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ท๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐โ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฝ ๐บ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐, ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ. Jay brings a unique flair as an award-winning author, professional storyteller, and John Maxwell certified trainer. His experiences as a national speaker and devoted family man enrich every episode with insight and authenticity. Rich adds a twist as a Marketing Executive, Public Figure, author, and Social Media Influencer. With over 25 years in retail, marketing, and media, he brings practical wisdom, creativity, and just the right dose of levity. ๐ง Contact us: sliceoflifepodcastog@gmail.com
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Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce... Special Orders Don't Upset us... Have it Your Way!ย ย Some commercials didnโt just sell productsโฆ they became part of who we are.
In this episode, we rewind to the 70s and 80sโฆ when TV commercials were unforgettable. Iconic. The jingles you still catch yourself humming. The mascots that became unforgettable. The slogans that are still stuck, f...
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Whether it was the first slow dance, the first kiss, or the first time you had to change your own tire, weโre exploring the exact moment the "childhood" label started falling off. When did it happen for you?
Take a listen to some of our experiencesโwe bet theyโre probably similar. And if not, youโll certainly take a walk down memory lane of becoming more responsible. Rich.....
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ย Game Night Was Never Just a Game ...
Game night wasnโt just about winningโฆ it was about memories, sibling rivalries, questionable rules, and moments you still laugh about today. From Mystery Date and Monopoly wars to jump scares from Perfection and the games some families refused to play, we revisit the board games that shaped our childhoods. Dice were rolled, pieces were lost, and ...
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The Slice of Life Podcast wraps up the 2025 season with one of our most fun and heartfelt episodes yetโฆ Christmas Classics with the one and only Barry Lee.ย
We take a joyful stroll through some of our favorite Christmas moviesโฆ not deep dives, just the memories, the laughs, and the moments that stuck with us. From A Christmas Story to Scrooge across the yearsโฆ Christmas Vacation and ...
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This episode dives into all the moments that make Thanksgiving unforgettableโฆ the foods we crave all year longโฆ the gatherings that bring everyone back togetherโฆ even the funny disasters that somehow become the best stories. We talk about the kids table, the desserts that disappeared too fast, and the love and laughter that always seem to fill the day. Itโs a slice of nostalgia youโ...
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You remember.... back when our Halloween masks were plastic, that rubber-band strap, filled with the moisture of our own breath, and our candy... some nasty and some pure gold... and yes, Rich wore the same costume four years in a row. And, Jay was the 20th of this character. The skeleton head beside the bed. This episode of Slice of Life is taking you back...
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Jay is super excited about this oneโฆ school dances! From the thrill of asking someone to dance to the sting of rejectionโฆ from sock hops and cake walks to those unforgettable songs that Rich cannot quite remember, we cover it all.
Joining us is special guest Sierra Collins, host of Branching Out with Sierra. She shares how she mastered the art of scoping out the room, not for finding...
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Take a trip back to when playgrounds werenโt just playโฆ they were obstacle courses disguised as fun. The metal slide of death that doubled as a frying pan in Julyโฆ teeter-totters and see-saws ready to launch you into orbitโฆ and monkey bars that tested both your grip and your courage. Weโre reliving the thrills, spills, and unforgettable hazards of childhood that shaped us.
And a HUGE...
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Before smartphones, tracking apps, and helicopter parentingโฆ we had freedom. Maybe a little too much freedom.
In this episode of Slice of Life, Jay shares how he hopped on a bus headed to a school play he wasnโt even signed up to attend, all for a chance to talk to a girl. Meanwhile, Rich recounts the time he pedaled miles from home, flying down steep country hills at 60 mphโฆ no helm...
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Summers weren't forever. But we still have those memories.
In our newest Slice of Life episode, we look back on the summers that shaped us. Family vacations, long drives, fireflies, and the kind of moments that have stayed with us long after school let out for summer.
This isn't just about beaches or road trips. It's about connection, freedom, and the feeling of time sl...
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โOh man, I havenโt thought about that in years!โ
Thatโs the kind of reaction Rich and Jay are aiming for in this memory-packed episode of Slice of Life. After a shout-out to Miss West Virginia, who Rich chauffeured in the 98th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Parade, the guys fire up the time machine and dive into the forgotten treasures of growing up. From the smell of mimeograph pape...
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School Days: The Good, The Bad, The Unforgettable
From chalkboards to classroom chaos, weโre diving into the school days that shaped us. Join us as we share stories of hallway hijinks, unforgettable lessons, and the teachers who left a lasting mark...whether they inspired us, embarrassed us, or opened our eyes to something new. ย
Plus, stay tuned at the end of the show for two o...
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If you thought we were random before, buckle up... this oneโs next level! Joining us this episode is Josh Phelps, podcast host of Healthy Team Healthy Business, musician, and owner of Winchester Metals.
Weโre diving into wild cartoon speculation, tackling questions like: How was Skeletor so jacked? Were we gullible kids? How did Scooby and the Gang always have gas money while Fred wa...
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Change is inevitableโit can be tough, but it can also bring new opportunities and unexpected joys. In this episode, we reminisce about the pastโthe friends, the favorite shoes, the TV shows that vanished without warning. But as much as weโd love to relive those moments, we canโt go back and stay there. Growing up means moving forward, even when itโs hard.
And speaking of changeโฆ weโv...
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Barry Lee: A Local Legend, Sharing Christmas Morning & Holiday Memories
We were honored to have the heart of our community, the one and only Barry Lee, join us on this Slice of Life episode! From cherished traditions to heartwarming surprises, we all share the magic of Christmas mornings and holiday traditions that shaped our lives and memories.
This episode is a true giftโdonโt m...
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In this episode of our podcast, weโre diving into the childhood books that shaped us, from Winnie the Pooh to Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Judy Blume. ๐ป๐
We discuss how our perspectives have changed from reading these stories as kids to understanding their deeper meanings as adults. The imagination & adventures we loved, the life lessons we now appreciate, and the...
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Remember the days of Saturday morning cartoons and sugary goodness straight out of the box? Weโre talking about the classics that shaped our childhoodโwhether you were Team Frosted Flakesย or Team Count Chocula.
The prizes, the mascots, and, of course, the sugar rushes! Tune in and relive those bowlfuls of nostalgia with us. What was your go-to cereal back in the day?
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Join in on our conversation about Saturday Morning Cartoons from the 70s and 80s, a beloved tradition where we eagerly gathered in front of the TV for a colorful lineup of animated adventures. From classic superheroes to fantastical creatures, these shows offered an escape into our imaginations. The era was marked by iconic series like "Scooby-Doo," "The Super Friends...
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Get ready to power up your nostalgia engines! ๐๐ฎ
Join us on our latest podcast episode as we dive into our memories of the pixelated past of the 70s and 80s video game revolution! From the beginning of Magnavox Odyssey and Pong to the pixel-perfect adventures of Ms Pac-Man, weโll explore the games that started it all and the money we spent that made our childhood experien...
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Step back into the groovy 1970s with our latest Platform Panache episode!ย Dive into the iconic fashion of bell bottoms, leisure suits, and hair fashions. Relive the nostalgia, Aqua Net, big hair, perms, the shoes and listen to our memories of what we wore.ย
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