Episodes

Send us a text In a fantastic world first, our host travels through time to speak with a child in 1964, 60 years ago! Leslie talks about day-to-day life, and listeners will note the differences from life today. Please note- …

Send us a text This time we talk about snakes, spiders, sharks, crocodiles, deadly jellyfish, and cicadas. For this brief and far from comprehensive 16-minute tour, please keep your arms inside your trolley at all times. Exit...

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the new series! In the 60s guys started to wear their hair long. It was the fashion, it was rebellious, and it was very bad for barbers. Sometimes, it was even dangerous to …

This is the Question and Answer episode to complete series 2. There are lots of interesting questions, plus some exciting news! Series 3 is on its way. Thanks for listening! You can contact me on facebook www.childintime.life...

This time, we head into space! It's the Space Race in the 1960s, plus Moon landings, aliens and UFOs! "Open the pod bay door, Hal" Thanks for listening! You can contact me on facebook www.childintime.life (2) Scott Watson | F...

This time we talk about Saturday morning sports. The episode is suitable for people of all fitness levels! Thanks for listening! You can contact me on facebook www.childintime.life (2) Scott Watson | Facebook Instagram www.in...

Come back with me to our house as it was 60 years ago. It's just a quick tour. You can leave your shoes on. Keep your arms inside the train at all times. Exit through the gift shop. Thanks for …

This time it's about school concerts. Our host details his stage debut performance. It did not end well. Things take a musical turn for the better the following year, though. Come on in, Free Admission! This episode is dedic...

This time we look at two forgotten icons of 1960s suburban life- milk bars and drive-in theatres. Why we loved them and why they have all but gone. This episode contains mentions of Kurosowa, dehydration and bits of old tree …

This episode is the story of the lead-up to the big jump to high school! Why did our host take the scissors to his new school uniform? Listen and hear the story of what happened that big day in late …

This time we talk about hair and the barber, wearing your Sunday best, 60s fashion and why some people hide their wedding photos. Also, some school shoes that could help you if ever you were to find yourself lost in …

An episode about music starring The Beatles, Rolling Stones and all the 60s greats! It's about the radio and records, rock and roll, random recollections, and other things, possibly starting with the letter "R". weasels rippe...

From monsters under the bed to being threatened with being sent to the bad boys' home, to the closest we have come to nuclear armageddon in history, come back to the 60s and don't be scared....... BOO! Thanks for listening! …

As promised, this last episode for 2022 is a Q and A about the series. We are back in 2023 with all new episodes about growing up in the 1960s! My special thanks to brother Brett for his input and …

Travel back to the 1960s for Saturday sport, the connection between visiting elderly relatives and gladiator films, the fine art of model plane assembly, and the horror film- cracker biscuit confusion. Plus toasted sandwiches...

In this playground episode, we learn about gang culture among 6-year-olds, marbles, the gentle game of British Bulldog and why you should not wander through a game of soccer unless you are playing. (Sorry for the sound of the...

This time we are looking at telephones in the 60s. Phone booths, how to call without using money and phoneless neighbours are discussed, and the host explains how getting the phone on meant he was subject to being pursued by …

This time it's about getting around in the 60s. Cars, bikes, buses, ferries, and next to nothing about trains, as the host did not live anywhere near a train station. To finish, we hear the road-crossing safety story of the …

Come along as we journey through childhood diseases, home remedies, the pervasiveness of smoking in the 60s, sunburn, and that first illicit puff on a cigarette! Masks not required Thanks for listening! You can contact me on ...

Childhood diseases, household remedies, the pervasiveness of smoking and that first illicit puff behind the shed- we look at all that and sunburn too! Here is a view of health in the 1960s from one point of view. Masks not …

This time it's about food. School canteens, school milk, what we had for dinner and why it was bad to be late. Lots and lots of lollies, too...sweet! Thanks for listening! You can contact me on facebook www.childintime.life ...

Corporal punishment was common in Australian schools in the 1960s. Getting the cane was something that, once experienced, is never forgotten. Why were children caned? What else was used as punishment in school? And why was t...

For Episode 2, we all go into the family room to watch some classic 60s TV. When did TV start in Australia? How many channels were there, and what show was (almost) more popular than The Beatles? Why did you …

In this premier episode, we talk about the magic of Cracker Night! Why did we have cracker Night? What were the fireworks we were free to buy? What naughty things did we get up to in the weeks leading up …