Whims of Resistance
A seriously whimsical blend of humor, parody, comic relief, and news about the growing resistance movement. Plus, as a bonus, it’s a place for indulging in nostalgia, with the “A Look Behind in Rewind” podcast series that’s reminiscent of the late great Jean Shepherd of WOR-Radio. Tom’s stories range from childhood escapades to college hijinks to crazy tales from film/broadcast/ad agency days, including interviews with American Bandstand mogul Dick Clark and others. “A Look Behind in Rewind” podcast lengths are generally 8-10 minutes; other pieces vary in length, depending on subject matter. Email narrator/producer Tom Nielson at andwordspread@gmail.com
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Need a new alternative news & humor source to get you through these tough times? Introducing Whims of Resistance, a seriously whimsical blend of parody, comic relief, and news from the growing #resistance movement. You can find us here on Buzzsprout, as well as BlueSky, TikTok, Facebook, Substack, YouTube, and other
Season 2, Episode 54: Longtime fans of MAD Magazine may not have known it, but this humor publication"s influence on a whole generation of young Americans is far-reaching, leading some to say it"s seriously impacted our culture in a big way, more than anyone can ever imagine. This podcast episode takes us on a visit to
Season 2, Episode 53: As the holiday of Halloween once again emerges from the crypt, we take a fond look back at some scary stories from years gone by, including a few old favorites from Edgar Allen Poe. A perfect excuse for settling back in your easy chair, sipping a favorite bubbling beverage, and listening to horr
Season 2, Episode 52: Where do you go when you"re stalled out on a tough project and need a break? Just go out to a local park and enjoy the scenery! In this latest podcast episode, we recall some favorite parks around the Garden State of New Jersey, from childhood days to the present -- including places like Warinan
Season 2, Episode 51: Did you know that New Jersey can rightfully claim to be the "submarine" state? Sub sandwiches (or hoagies, Blimpies, etc.) were introduced to hungry NJ consumers around the turn of the century by Italian immigrants, based on a traditional Old World recipe. Learn more in our latest podcast episo
Season 2, Episode 50: Almost everyone has experienced moving days at some point in their lives, either in-town or cross country. We share a few of our moving adventures in this latest episode, including walking washing machines, sprinkled sofas, rent-it-yourself cargo vans, and more. In this podcast series, Tom Niel