Rank #1: TV Theme Songs GamerDude Grew Up With

Rather than tell you about the titles of the songs here, you can play a little "name that tune" as you listen to the episode, and reminisce about (or discover for the first time) some of the classic television theme songs from the past.
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Jul 31 2019
30mins
Rank #2: Run, GamerDude, Run!

Jan 16 2019
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Rank #3: More Random Musings

GamerDude also talks about a couple random driving tips about driving on the road with tractor trailers that he learned from his dad on a road trip to Ohio. He also talks about discovering the "motorcyclist's salute" when he finally bought a motorcycle.
GamerDude also talks about weddings, and how one of the best weddings he went to was his college roommate's wedding at a church in Ohio. He compares the simplicity of that wedding to the "destination weddings" and the "catering hall weddings" he has attended or heard about in recent years, and wonders whether one of those over-the-top weddings is actually worth it.
Finally, GamerDude talks about his distaste of critters in the house, from cave crickets to mice, and describes his prowess at using mouse traps.
Nov 13 2019
23mins
Rank #4: Stories About Star Trek

Feb 28 2018
25mins
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Rank #5: Celebrating Thanksgiving And Episode 100 Of Storytime

He then spends some time talking about the journey to 100 episodes of Storytime, and how grateful he is for all those who listen around the world. He talks about how thankful he is that so many people take so much time to listen to the podcast, and talks about how interesting it is to see which episodes get the biggest reactions.
He then shares a non-secular Thanksgiving prayer, giving thanks for the important things in life: heat, faces, and eating, before closing with Thanksgiving wishes for everyone.
Nov 27 2019
22mins
Rank #6: Stories About Being "The Fat Kid"

Jan 31 2018
31mins
Rank #7: Tired TV Plots and Memorable TV Theme Songs

In the second part of the episode, GamerDude takes a musical trip through TV, sharing some of his favorite themes from shows in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Okay, maybe they're not all "favorite" songs, but all of the themes are quite memorable, quite catchy, and a few are actually quite iconic. No spoilers! You'll have to listen to hear which 15 theme songs are featured this time!
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Feb 19 2020
27mins
Rank #8: Condoms, Girlie Magazines, and "Soft Pore Cornography"

He also remembers finding his dad's cache of "girlie magazines." Playboy was every young man's fantasy when he was a kid, but just like buying condoms, there was guilt and shame attached to the idea that teenage boys would want to look at naked women. He talks about how, just like condoms, the adult magazines were kept behind a counter so that you had to ask for them, which by itself, attached a level of embarrassment to the process. He talks about how Playboy tried to legitimize itself with its famous "Interviews," and how various popular authors also wrote articles for it as well. He also talks about other adult magazines, including Penthouse, Cavalier, and several others, and explains how these were one of the few avenoues available for guys who wanted to see nude women. He also talks about how Stephen King's earliest short stories were published in the men's magazine Cavalier.
GamerDude also talks about going to his first X-rated movie: Debbie Does Dallas. He also talks about how adult movies eventually moved to cable TV, and how you had to watch through the scrambled signal if you couldn't get your parents to pay the additional cost for those adult channels.
Feb 26 2020
26mins
Rank #9: Best of Storytime - Movie Tropes Edition

Mar 04 2020
23mins
Rank #10: "We're Going To Disney World!"

He remembers what it was like when he first got to Florida, and how exciting it was to see palm trees all around for the first time. He then recalls what it was like the first time he got to Disney World, and how huge the place is. He talks about the ferry ride across the lagoon to the Magic Kingdom, and seeing the monorail for the first time, and the Contemporary Hotel. He talks about the various rides he remembers at The Magic Kingdom, from the Jungle Cruise to Space Mountain. He remembers riding the Pirates of the Carribean long before Jack Sparrow ever existed, and how different the original ride was from how it is today.
He also discusses the two parts of Epcot, and how interesting it was. He talks about the pavilions in the World Showcase and how it felt like taking a walking tour of the world as you wandered from country to country. And he remembers how the nerd in him loved taking the time to explore the various Lands in Epcot, from The Living Seas to The World of Motion, all long before Test Track and Mission to Mars ever existed. And, he remembers how big Michael Jackson's Captain Eo movie (which was exclusive to Epcot) was at the time.
He concludes by talking about how expensive Disney World is now, compared to what it used to be, and how unfortunate it is that so many people are being priced out of a wonderful experience.
Oct 16 2019
33mins
Rank #11: Stories About After School

Feb 21 2018
22mins
Rank #12: Stories About Grandparents

Feb 14 2018
29mins
Rank #13: Winter Was Snow Much Fun As A Kid

Jan 02 2019
22mins
Rank #14: "What, me worry?"

Oct 31 2018
22mins
Rank #15: Make Me Laugh!

Jun 26 2019
21mins
Rank #16: Politics, political parties, and other picture postcards

Nov 07 2018
25mins
Rank #17: Music, Narration, Presentation: This is the NFL

Nov 14 2018
21mins
Rank #18: The Evolution of a Night Owl

He also remembers late nights in college, where the D&D sessions would carry over to the wee hours of the morning. And he remembers going out to the clubs and literally dancing the night away before finding a 24 hour diner for coffee and donuts.
He also talks about how being a night owl helped in raising children. Being up late makes the midnight feeding and the 2 a.m. diaper change a little easier. It also puts you in a better position to worry about the kids being out with friends when you're not already losing sleep over it.
Finally, he talks about night time being his most creative time. He writes, and thinks, and plans, and problem solves at night because that's when GamerDude believes he's at his best. He doesn't have anything against mornings. It's just that he prefers the night.
Oct 09 2019
21mins
Rank #19: The Power of Movie Music

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Oct 24 2019
34mins
Rank #20: Stories About Radio and Jean Shepherd

Jan 17 2018
25mins