Man, Moon, Media, and Myth (Podcast 69)

We welcome George Haloulakos, who along with his father, Vassilios E. Haloulakos have authored a fascinating thesis titled "The Science of Space Flight in Classic Sci-Fi Cinema". George relates the technology of space flight that is portrayed in two classic productions: the 1964 unaired pilot episode of "Lost in Space" titled "No Place to Hide", and the 1968 motion picture "Planet of the Apes". How realistic were the space craft and technologies that were shown? Find out by listening in. In addition, we remember that era of the 1960s when the goal to land a man on the moon was at its peak. It was a positive, productive era when the nation joined in the hope that this goal would be reached, and that the dream of President John F. Kennedy would be fulfilled before the end of the decade. Photo courtesy of George Haloulakos, from his personal collection. Please go to our Facebook page to see additional items from George's collection in the "Man, Moon, Media, and Myth" photo album.

Visiting with the Dean of San Diego Radio Broadcasters (Podcast 67)

Jack Vincent was the overnight air talent for many years in the 1950s and 60s on KCBQ Radio in San Diego. On Podcast 67, Smitty and Mike pay a visit to Jack, and talk to him about his recollections not only on his radio career, but also his interesting life. Jack is approaching his 94th birthday, and he has the wonderful ability to recall in great detail many aspects of his fascinating life. We are also very pleased to announce that this marks the first one-hour episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Look for more full hour episodes coming in the future!

Sunshine Pop: The Feel Good "Fix" of 45 Years Ago (Podcast 65)

Here's the album cover for The Peppermint Rainbow, one of the many Pop Music groups of the 1960s who made sweet, innocent tunes known as Sunshine Pop. Join the G-Men on Show 65 as we talk about The Peppermint Rainbow, and other groups and singers who brought us simply-sweet ear-candy during a turbulent era in American history.

Leo I. Meyerson, 1911-2011 (Podcast 64)

We remember Leo I. Meyerson, who passed away April 13, 2011. Mr. Meyerson is remembered by generations of Amateur Radio Operators and electronics enthusiasts who purchased radio equipment from him through his World Radio Labs store in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Listen to Podcast 64, as we recall the life and times of Leo Meyerson, a radio pioneer who will be long remembered for his contributions to radio and electronics. The photo above is from Mr. Meyerson's 100th birthday celebration earlier this year. Photo courtesy Electric Radio Magazine.

Remembering a Motion Picture Pioneer (Podcast 63)

In Podcast 63 we remember Allan Dwan, pioneer motion picture director who worked for the American Film Mfg. Company, also know as the "Flying A" Studio. Mr. Dwan directed films in the La Mesa area of San Diego in the 1911-12 era. Wade Douglas, local film historian, tells us about those years when the Flying A Studio was in operation, and the work that Allan Dwan did there, and later in a long career in Hollywood. The opening of the Flying A studio in La Mesa, preceded the opening of the first Hollywood film studio by two months. On August 12, 2011, a commemorative plaque (pictured above) will be installed on the original building that Flying A was located in. Listen in for all the details!

We Visit John Nese's Soda Pop Stop in LA (Podcast 62)

Smitty and Mike recenty travelled to LA to visit a store that sells (and ships anywhere) those great soda pops that all of us Baby Boomers (and our dentists) remember.





Click here to listen to the interview with owner John Nese (pictured) which will be featured on an upcoming segment of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, which airs Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. on KCBQ AM 1170 in San Diego. The Soda Pop Stop is in Los Angeles, but John will ship your goodies anywhere! Check out his site by clicking here.

Galaxy Nostalgia Network Presents "As Time Goes By"

We're excited and happy to present a music format radio show that will debut in September on San Diego AM radio. It's called "As Time Goes By" and features Big Band, Pop, and Standards of the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Here's a sneak preview of the shows:

Premier Show (Click Here)

Show 2: (Click Here)

Show 3: (Click Here)

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