
Free Nights And Weekends
GenX stories from the 1980's Oklahoma suburbs.
Episodes
36 episodes
Cracked Eastern Bloc Engine Blocks: Yugo’s Comeback
Remember the Yugo — that infamous box of bolts from the 1980s Eastern Bloc? Turns out, it’s back. In this episode, Scott and Chase Cammack take a joyride through the history, the hype, and the horror stories of the world’s most mocked autom...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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28:31

Columbia House Walked So Napster Could Run
Napster is in the news again. We didn't even know there was still a Napster! This week, Scott welcomes Rick Toops to the mic. They discuss how Napster revolutionized music sharing and just what even is a Napster. Or was.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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32:24

RadioShack: From Cables To Wire Fraud
The beloved neighborhood electronic store, RadioShack is back! Well, it was back briefly. But not really. In this episode, Marc joins Scott for a discussion about this once ubiquitous American brand.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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30:45

Free Nights and Fairgrounds: The Great State Fair of Oklahoma!
Step right up! Free Nights and Weekends takes a deep-fried dive into the Oklahoma State Fair — where childhood smelled like funnel cakes, diesel fumes, and bad decisions. Scott is joined by Garth and Ken from Fried Ok...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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39:29

Skee-Ball And Credit Card Fraud, The Story Of Chuck E. Cheese
In Florida (of course), Chuck E. Cheese was marched out in handcuffs — tokens spilling, kids crying, parents googling “refund policy.” But before the mugshots, there was the magic. We rewind to the 80s, when Chuck E. Cheese was the cathedral of...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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24:15

When $800 Stereos Lived In $500 Cars
In this conversation, Scott and his guest, Adam Fuller dive into the nostalgia surrounding car audio systems, from the 1980s. Back in the 80s, car audio was more than music—it was an identity. Some kids turned their hatchbacks into ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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29:14

Money Can't Buy Happiness But It Can Buy Eddie Van Halen's Guitar
Special guest, Johnny Beane stops in to discuss the pending Sotheby's auction of the first Kramer EVH striped guitar.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:04

The Amityville Bore
Remember the movie that freaked out a generation? We thought we did too. This week, Scott and Marc revisit The Amityville Horror. While it’s not a technically “great” movie, it’s not technically scary or entertaining either. What a mess. <...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:19

Summer rerun! FUN! School's Out And More Lies From Alice Cooper!
Finally Summer Vacation in then 80's! A time for endless bike rides, melting popsicles and wait a minute... School? Yep! Instead of sleeping in and playing Atari, some of us got sent to VBS. A week of sticky craft glue, questi...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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33:14

Before Blue Origin and Katy Perry, There Was Lawn Chair Larry
The Wright brothers had wings. Neil Armstrong had NASA. Lawn Chair Larry had a $110 Sears lawn chair, forty-five helium balloons, and the courage of a man who didn’t understand gravity. In this episode, Free Nights and Weekends salut...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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28:22

Stick Your Hand All The Way Up There! The Sesame Street Episode!
See he was a bird and he was big, get it? In this the 24th episode extravaganza, we dig through the tucked away memories of Sesame Street.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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33:08

Luxury Mustard And Coffee That Flirts With You
This week Scott and guest host Marc Boucher discuss memorable commercials of the 1980s. Mustard handoffs, Creepy talking bears and deception run amok. And “ancient Chinese secret” my arse! It was Calgon! We all knew it.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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43:59

Mushroom Clouds and Milk Money: "The Day After" and GenX Fallout
Scott and Marc relive the terror, confusion, and late-night panic attacks it triggered in American suburbia. From duck-and-cover drills to existential dread before recess, we unpack how one film reshaped the childhood of GenXers everywhere....
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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46:57

Jump! The Evel Knievel Episode!
In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Evil Knievel, the iconic stuntman who captivated audiences with his daring jumps and larger-than-life persona. We talk about childhood memories of Knievel, discuss the impact of his stunts on p...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:51

Always Felt Better around 9:00 AM
Scott welcomes back parodical co-host Jed as they reminisce about their childhood experiences with sick days, school closures, and the lengths some went to in order to stay home from school. Stories about the weather in Oklahoma, the thrill of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:30

School's Out And More Lies From Alice Cooper!
Finally Summer Vacation in then 80's! A time for endless bike rides, melting popsicles and wait a minute... School? Yep! Instead of sleeping in and playing Atari, some of us got sent to VBS. A week of sticky craft glue, questi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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32:53

Pac-Man, Stolen Cable And Dysentery, A 1980's Story
This week, we look back at the tech of the 1980's. Do you know the three speeds of VHS recording? Do you kind of remember the burned plastic smell of turning on electronics from our childhood? No lists, charts or debating here. Just the g...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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49:16

Now Playing The 80's Movies Episode!
Scott and and guest host Marc Boucher dive right into their favorite movies from the 1980s, sharing personal stories and insights about the films that shaped all of our childhoods. They explore categories, including top 10 movies, "desert islan...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:02:30

80's Music > Your Music
Scott welcomes local guitar stud Eric Herndon to the mic as they debate the music of the 1980's. Eric plants the flag firmly on Loudness and something called 80's metal whilst Scott admits his fondness for Tears for Fears. It all wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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40:16

I Am The Batman
What a school year! The Mets won the Series. The Space Shuttle blew up in front of me and my classmates. Local OKC weather guy Paul Bouchereau unloads some F bombs during a graphics guy foul up (then they run that tape). Oh, then there was the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:35

The Tornado Episode
Scott welcomes long time friend Gregg Reeves to share stories about growing up on the Oklahoma prairie and the violent springtime storms that come with the territory. Did anyone else know the Myriad had underground parking?!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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45:18

Welcome back to The Diamond Ballroom!
In this episode, Scott and guest Ross Wood delve into the rich history of the Diamond Ballroom a second time. Ross shares his experiences from the rise of metal shows in the 1980s, highlighting the vibrant culture and memorable encounters with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:11:56

Not Much, What's Up With You? (Coming Events)
Season 2 preview. Back live soon!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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0:33

You CAN Go Home Again!
Under the weather but no longer nostalgic for home. Scott suspends his letter writing campaign to get Braums to build in Dixie long enough to tell the story of his recent time on the windswept prairie.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:50

Pac-Man, Mr T and family fist fights! It's Christmastime!
Merry Christmas, all! We dive right into it in this episode with Christmas memories from the decade of Cabbage Patch and Atari. And for some reason, chipmunks singing Christmas songs. And Ohio/Tennessee native, Ed...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:27
