The Wayback Machine

Host(s): 
Justin Grossman
Timeslot: 
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 1:00pm
Length: 
1 hour
Type of Show: 
Talk

Past Episodes

  • The Wayback Machine 9/18/1787 Aired: Thursday, September 18, 2025

    Travel back to the signing of the Constitution on this 1787 episode of The Wayback Machine. We also discuss the early stages of the French Revolution, War between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, and break down Mozart's new Opera, The Marriage of Figaro. Enjoy!

  • The Wayback Machine 9/11/1855 Aired: Thursday, September 11, 2025

    The Wayback Machine heads to 1855 to discuss an Allied victory over the Russians in the Crimean War, Bleeding Kansas, and new medical discoveries out of Central Europe. We also listen to some music from German composers Bach and Robert Schumann. Enjoy!!!

  • The Wayback Machine 9/4/1972 Aired: Thursday, September 4, 2025

    Relive the Erie Canal Soda Pop Music Festival, Roberto Clemente's chase for 3,000 hits, and Bobby Fisher's stunning defeat of Boris Spassky in this 1972 episode of The Wayback Machine. We also listen to songs by the Chi-Lites, Ravi Shankar, and Sly and the Family Stone.

  • The Wayback Machine 8/28/2008 Aired: Thursday, August 28, 2025

    The August 2008 retrospective wraps up with coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, John McCain's pick of Gov Sarah Palin as his running mate, and the conclusion of the 2008 Summer games from Beijing.

  • The Wayback Machine 8/21/2008 Aired: Thursday, August 21, 2025

    The August 2008 retrospective continues with a look in from Beijing, a breakdown of the summer's comedy blockbusters, and an update on the Global War on Terror. Films discussed include Tropic Thunder, Step Brothers, Mamma Mia!, and Pineapple Express.

  • The Wayback Machine 8/14/2008 Aired: Thursday, August 14, 2025

    The August 2008 retrospective continues with an inside look at the Presidential election between Barack Obama and John McCain, updates from the Summer Olympics in Beijing, and a discussion of Teen pop culture. We have music from Hannah Montana, High School Musical, and the Jonas Brothers as well.

  • The Wayback Machine 8/7/2008 Aired: Thursday, August 7, 2025

    The Wayback Machine's August 2008 retrospective begins with a preview of the Olympic Games in Beijing and a breakdown of the conflict simmering between Russia and Georgia. We also listen to some Katy Perry, Lil Wayne, and Natasha Bedingfield.

  • The Wayback Machine 7/31/2002 Aired: Thursday, July 31, 2025

    Guest Steve Doyle and I revisit the War on Terror, the reality T.V. boom, and blockbuster franchise movies such as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Spiderman in this 2002 edition of the show.

  • The Wayback Machine 7/24/1925 Aired: Thursday, July 24, 2025

    Travel back exactly 100 years to relive the Scopes Monkey Trial, Jazz Age, and Prohibition in this 1925 episode.

  • The Wayback Machine 7/17/1960 Aired: Thursday, July 17, 2025

    Its the year of African Independence, the height of Soviet might in technology, economics, and sports, and a visit from Khrushchev to the United States?! Listen to some music of Africa and the Diaspora, communist social realism, and do the Twist as we take you back to 1960 for this episode.

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