Episode 84: Let's Go to the Drive-In, CDs for a Penny from Columbia House, Bristol RI, Brands More Famous Than Their Products(9-8-2022)

In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod and New England Podcast

Episode 84 kicks off with a look at one of the most popular summer traditions of yesteryear, going to the drive-in. This episode looks at the history of the drive-in theater and more specifically the history of Cape Cod's drive-ins.
Waterfront views, rolling green farms, a charming downtown, and so much more. This is just a little of what makes up a fun Road Trip to the town of Bristol, Rhode Island. There will be ample temptations to pay this spot a visit.
We go way Back In the Day to reminisce about the 'too good to be true' offer of CDs, records, tapes, etc for only a penny. Columbia House was everywhere for decades and was a sort of right of passage for teenagers looking to collect music and rack up debt. What was the story behind this company and its offer?
The new Top 5 takes a look at some brand names that are more famous than the actual product they sell. So ingrained in the world are these brands that people often use them interchangeably with the product. Do you ever use these brand names in that way?
There is also a brand new This Week In History and birthday-themed Time Capsule that looks back at the assassination of President William McKinley.
Helpful Links from this Episode(available through Buzzsprout)

• Purchase Iconic Hotels and Motels of Cape Cod
• Buy Me A Coffee!
• Wear Your Wish
• Kiwi's Kustoms - Etsy
• DJ Williams Music
• KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen
• Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
• Christopher Setterlund.com
• The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
• Searching for the Lady of the Dunes
• Bristol RI Chamber of Commerce

Listen to Episode 83 here.

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