Kevin dislikes his piano lessons, until his chain-smoking instructor Mrs. Carples (Maxine Stuart) tells Norma that Kevin has talent. He continues taking lessons, and improves his playing. That is, until Ronald Hirschmuller (Joseph Dammann) decides to play the same piece as him for the recital. After he messes up at the rehearsal, Kevin decides to quit and not go to the recital, a decision he seems to regret later in life.Also, Tomm and Jonathan discuss the benefits, or lack thereof, of running. Jonathan shares his musical background and Tomm shares just how popular he was as a kid. All that and more!Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Kevin dislikes his piano lessons, until his chain-smoking instructor Mrs. Carples (Maxine Stuart) tells Norma that Kevin has talent. He continues taking lessons, and improves his playing. That is, until Ronald Hirschmuller (Joseph Dammann) decides to play the same piece as him for the recital. After he messes up at the rehearsal, Kevin decides to quit and not go to the recital, a decision he seems to regret later in life. Also, Tomm and Jonathan discuss the benefits, or lack thereof, of running. Jonathan shares his musical background and Tomm shares just how popular he was as a kid. All that and more! Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Coda

This week the boys are off but they still take a trip down nostalgia lane and revisit the 1992 family classic “Beethoven”! Did this wholesome family film warrant scores of sequels or does the canine cuteness mask a thin and contrived plot? Also, what is it about this film that Tomm loves so much?The boys also present this episode in the loving memory of the tremendous Charles Grodin.

This week the boys are off but they still take a trip down nostalgia lane and revisit the 1992 family classic “Beethoven”! Did this wholesome family film warrant scores of sequels or does the canine cuteness mask a thin and contrived plot? Also, what is it about this film that Tomm loves so much? The boys also present this episode in the loving memory of the tremendous Charles Grodin.

EA: Beethoven

When Norma decides to take a pottery class, Jack is less than happy for his wife, which deeply disappoints her. Her disappointment, along with Jack's built-up anger, leads to the couple's first big fight in front of the kids.Also, hear what Tomm and Jonathans favorite childhood meal was and the time Jonathan thought he had a flesh eating spider bite! Also, what in the world is in rocky road ice cream??Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

When Norma decides to take a pottery class, Jack is less than happy for his wife, which deeply disappoints her. Her disappointment, along with Jack's built-up anger, leads to the couple's first big fight in front of the kids. Also, hear what Tomm and Jonathans favorite childhood meal was and the time Jonathan thought he had a flesh eating spider bite! Also, what in the world is in rocky road ice cream?? Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Pottery Will Get You Nowhere

Kevin and Kirk McCray both want to know which one Winnie really likes. Kevin struggles with his feelings for Winnie.Also hear all about Jonathan trying to hide a hickey and the time Tomm was told he was part of an immaculate conception!Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Kevin and Kirk McCray both want to know which one Winnie really likes. Kevin struggles with his feelings for Winnie. Also hear all about Jonathan trying to hide a hickey and the time Tomm was told he was part of an immaculate conception! Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky

Kevin's continuing longing for Winnie has caused him to become frustrated with being alone. And it's not helping that his best friend, Paul, now has Carla. When Kevin reaches his breaking point, he ends up asking Becky Slater to go steady, even though it's just to make Winnie jealous.Also hear how Tomm made his mother cry and Jonathan gives us a bit of a history lesson in regards to the term "Going Steady"!Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Kevin's continuing longing for Winnie has caused him to become frustrated with being alone. And it's not helping that his best friend, Paul, now has Carla. When Kevin reaches his breaking point, he ends up asking Becky Slater to go steady, even though it's just to make Winnie jealous. Also hear how Tomm made his mother cry and Jonathan gives us a bit of a history lesson in regards to the term "Going Steady"! Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Steady As She Goes

Kevin and Wayne try to convince Jack to buy a color television for Christmas. Meanwhile Kevin tries to find the perfect present for Winnie after she unexpectedly gives him a present.Also, hear all about just how deep Tomm's obsession, or as he puts it, enthusiasm, for Christmas really goes! As well as what might be the most vile story you'll ever hear thanks to Mr. Jonathan Barli. All that and more as we celebrate Christmas in April right here on "The Wonder Days"!Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Kevin and Wayne try to convince Jack to buy a color television for Christmas. Meanwhile Kevin tries to find the perfect present for Winnie after she unexpectedly gives him a present. Also, hear all about just how deep Tomm's obsession, or as he puts it, enthusiasm, for Christmas really goes! As well as what might be the most vile story you'll ever hear thanks to Mr. Jonathan Barli. All that and more as we celebrate Christmas in April right here on "The Wonder Days"! Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Christmas

It’s been quite a week for the boys.. causing the episode covering Season 2, Episode 3: “Christmas” to be delayed until next week... HOWEVER.. we hope you enjoy this Christmas themed show covering the 1992 Italian black comedy film, “Parenti Serpenti”.. it’s quite a fun ride and was our last podcast prior to starting “The Wonder Days”... We hope you enjoy and we’ll be back next week for “Christmas”!

It’s been quite a week for the boys.. causing the episode covering Season 2, Episode 3: “Christmas” to be delayed until next week...  HOWEVER.. we hope you enjoy this Christmas themed show covering the 1992 Italian black comedy film, “Parenti Serpenti”.. it’s quite a fun ride and was our last podcast prior to starting “The Wonder Days”... We hope you enjoy and we’ll be back next week for “Christmas”!

EA: Parenti Serpenti

Kevin gets a crush on his English teacher, Miss White, who convinces him to play Robert Kennedy in a play she has written about Martin Luther King, Jr.. Only, he's having trouble getting her to see him as more than a 7th grader.Also hear the boys discuss donuts, back to school night and their time in the theater.Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Kevin gets a crush on his English teacher, Miss White, who convinces him to play Robert Kennedy in a play she has written about Martin Luther King, Jr.. Only, he's having trouble getting her to see him as more than a 7th grader. Also hear the boys discuss donuts, back to school night and their time in the theater. Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Our Miss White

Kevin and Paul lie to their parents so they can spend a night of camping with a kid from their school who is anything but an angel.Also, you'll hear all about Tomm indulging in his first beer, Jonathans fascination with Gorilla's and as a world wide exclusive, right here on "The Wonder Days", you'll hear all about the new global phenomenon that is... Dream Socks!Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Kevin and Paul lie to their parents so they can spend a night of camping with a kid from their school who is anything but an angel. Also, you'll hear all about Tomm indulging in his first beer, Jonathans fascination with Gorilla's and as a world wide exclusive, right here on "The Wonder Days", you'll hear all about the new global phenomenon that is... Dream Socks! Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Heart of Darkness

This week we take a look back at the incredible first season of "The Wonder Years"! Hear Tomm and Jonathan's favorite episodes, scenes and characters. They share their favorite moment of the podcast thus far and also talk about what they hope to see as they head into Season 2!Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

This week we take a look back at the incredible first season of "The Wonder Years"! Hear Tomm and Jonathan's favorite episodes, scenes and characters. They share their favorite moment of the podcast thus far and also talk about what they hope to see as they head into Season 2! Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Season 1 Wrap-Up

A week by week, episode by episode journey through the iconic coming of age comedy/drama, "The Wonder Years" Tomm Bauer and Jonathan Barli take you back to the seminal, nostalgic tv drama while reliving their own through the eyes of Kevin Arnold. So take a journey back in time and a trip down memory lane.

Kevin asks Lisa Berlini to go to the dance with him. She agrees to go with Kevin, but when Brad Gaines asks her to go, Lisa decides to go with him instead of Kevin. While sitting with Winnie and Paul during lunch, Kevin feels himself falling back in love with Winnie. Kevin asks Winnie to go to the dance, but she's already going with Kirk McCray. Kevin tries to make Winnie jealous by asking a random girl to dance with him right in front of Winnie.Hear how one song within this episode caused an investigation by the FBI! Also, Tomm finally discovers the reason as to why Jonathan was such a mischievous child!Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Kevin asks Lisa Berlini to go to the dance with him. She agrees to go with Kevin, but when Brad Gaines asks her to go, Lisa decides to go with him instead of Kevin. While sitting with Winnie and Paul during lunch, Kevin feels himself falling back in love with Winnie. Kevin asks Winnie to go to the dance, but she's already going with Kirk McCray. Kevin tries to make Winnie jealous by asking a random girl to dance with him right in front of Winnie. Hear how one song within this episode caused an investigation by the FBI! Also, Tomm finally discovers the reason as to why Jonathan was such a mischievous child! Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Dance With Me

Kevin tries to get up the courage to call Lisa Berlini. Paul tries to find out if Lisa likes Kevin by consulting the junior high grapevine.Also, hear who the most dangerous creatures on earth are, how Tomm blew it with his childhood Winnie and all about Jonathan’s stirring rendition of “Flight of the Bumblebee”.Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Kevin tries to get up the courage to call Lisa Berlini. Paul tries to find out if Lisa likes Kevin by consulting the junior high grapevine. Also, hear who the most dangerous creatures on earth are, how Tomm blew it with his childhood Winnie and all about Jonathan’s stirring rendition of “Flight of the Bumblebee”. Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

The Phone Call

Karen doesn't communicate with her parents anymore. It's made worse when she brings home a new boyfriend. Kevin takes an immediate dislike to Louis.Hear the heartwarming story of how as a child, Jonathan, his parents and his brother gathered around the entertainment center to experience music as a family. Also, find out just where you should park if you ever visit Tomm’s house. All that and more on this episode of “The Wonder Days”.Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Karen doesn't communicate with her parents anymore. It's made worse when she brings home a new boyfriend. Kevin takes an immediate dislike to Louis. Hear the heartwarming story of how as a child, Jonathan, his parents and his brother gathered around the entertainment center to experience music as a family. Also, find out just where you should park if you ever visit Tomm’s house. All that and more on this episode of “The Wonder Days”. Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Angel

Kevin's Dad keeps coming home from work grumpy. Kevin wants to know what he does at work, so he goes to work with him.Hear all about the creation of this award winning episode, what it means to the cast and crew and the touching story of how Tomm was willing to sacrifice everything he had for his Father. We also learn that Jonathan's favorite animal just might be the gecko... (hint: Geckos do not have eyelids).. yikes.Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Kevin's Dad keeps coming home from work grumpy. Kevin wants to know what he does at work, so he goes to work with him. Hear all about the creation of this award winning episode, what it means to the cast and crew and the touching story of how Tomm was willing to sacrifice everything he had for his Father. We also learn that Jonathan's favorite animal just might be the gecko... (hint: Geckos do not have eyelids).. yikes. Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

My Fathers Office

As Winnie Cooper deals with the passing of her brother Brian, Kevin and Paul contend with the ups and downs of sex education and get their hands on a copy of the book "Everything you wanted to know about sex, but were afraid to ask."Also, hear why Tomm despises Britney Spears, how Jonathan took pleasure in the death of one of Tomm's loved ones and hear the boys solidify, once and for all, "the bases"! Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

As Winnie Cooper deals with the passing of her brother Brian, Kevin and Paul contend with the ups and downs of sex education and get their hands on a copy of the book "Everything you wanted to know about sex, but were afraid to ask." Also, hear why Tomm despises Britney Spears, how Jonathan took pleasure in the death of one of Tomm's loved ones and hear the boys solidify, once and for all, "the bases"!  Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Swingers

We are introduced to friends Kevin Arnold, Paul Pfeiffer, and Winnie Cooper who attend the newly renamed Robert F. Kennedy Junior High for the first time.Hear all about the original narrator and why Daniel Stern was fired.. and eventually rehired! Also, Tomm and Jonathan share some childhood memories and stories of Jonathan actually wanting to be bullied, their visits to the principals office, their first kisses and their thoughts on the pilot episode of the coming of age television series, "The Wonder Years"!Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

We are introduced to friends Kevin Arnold, Paul Pfeiffer, and Winnie Cooper who attend the newly renamed Robert F. Kennedy Junior High for the first time. Hear all about the original narrator and why Daniel Stern was fired.. and eventually rehired! Also, Tomm and Jonathan share some childhood memories and stories of Jonathan actually wanting to be bullied, their visits to the principals office, their first kisses and their thoughts on the pilot episode of the coming of age television series, "The Wonder Years"! Share your memories of "The Wonder Years" via email: TheWonderDaysPod@gmail.com

Pilot

On the premiere episode of "The Wonder Days" hear how the legendary TV series "The Wonder Years" came to be! From the inspiration to the structure of the show and into the casting decisions that all came together to create one of the most iconic shows in television history! Next Week's Episode: "Pilot" (Original Air Date: January 31, 1988)

On the premiere episode of "The Wonder Days" hear how the legendary TV series "The Wonder Years" came to be! From the inspiration to the structure of the show and into the casting decisions that all came together to create one of the most iconic shows in television history!  Next Week's Episode: "Pilot" (Original Air Date: January 31, 1988)

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