
Child In Time - Growing up in the 1960s!
It is about growing up in the 1960s in Australia. It is part history and part memories, personal experience and more!
Episodes
30 episodes
INTERVERSITY 3 TIM, DJ
Listen to Tim the DJ. From the midnight to dawn shift to interviewing Rock Stars, Tim has seen, and heard it all! Don't touch that dial!
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53:36

INTERVERSITY- AARON, SUBMARINER
Go under the sea as we hear about the life of a submariner! Up periscope!
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52:39

INTERVERSITY 1 - DEAN, HIGHWAY PATROL
Join me as I talk to Dean about his career as a general duties policeman and highway patrol officer.This is the first of a series of interviews I will put up every two weeks.(If you have an interesting story to tell, contact me, I...
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41:06

ANNOUNCEMENT!
This is to introduce 'INTERVERSITY', a series of interviews I have done with interesting people. All the interviews will be on the Child in Time pod for your convenience. Child in Time episodes will continue, of course!
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1:15

That first date!
This time, it's all about that first date! We start with a date that never was and then return to a date that went; well, you can decide. Listen to see how it all turned out.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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14:45

It's the fad, Dad!
This time, we discuss, among other things, yoyos, slot cars, superballs, bowling alleys and miniskirts. So many fads and crazes in the 1960s are still around, but you are cautioned not to limbo again unless given permission by your physician.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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14:06

Hey, teacher, leave that kid alone!
It's a double-length episode about the teacher we had in 5th class in 1965. Please note that this episode details a schoolteacher's harsh treatment of a child and may not be suitable for everyone. You may prefer to read the transcript...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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32:09

A chat to a child in 1964!
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- Listeners are advised not to...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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12:03

The Great (Australian) Outdoors!
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 through the gift shop.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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16:06

Hair!
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 have long hair. I just couldn't keep this episode unde...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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13:33

Question and Answer Series 2
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:19

Space!
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"
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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14:50

Saturday Sport!
This time we talk about Saturday morning sports. The episode is suitable for people of all fitness levels!
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15:55

Our House October 1963
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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16:09

Showtime!
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 d...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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17:24

Long time gone- milk bars and drive ins
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 branches.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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14:55

Starting High School
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 January 1967.It was a hot day
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17:58

Style!
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 the jungle!
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14:21

What's that sound?
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".
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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15:13

Childhood Fears
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!
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14:08

Questions and Answers
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 feedback during the making of this podca...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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13:50

Welcome to the weekend!
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.The next and l...
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15:35

Tales From The Playground!
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 occasional pass...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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14:57
