This week on Tubular Time Machine, we’re cranking the dial all the way back to 1995! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome a very special guest to the show. He was once one of my star pupils—sharp, curious, and always asking the kind of questions that made the rest of the class lean in. But Jeremy Craig didn’t stop there. No, he took that passion for the past and ran with it—across the pond, no less! Jeremy went on to study history at university in the United Kingdom, where he managed to surpass even my knowledge of the subject... not that I’m bitter. (Okay, maybe a little.)

But here's the twist: in 1995, Jeremy wasn’t just any teenager. At the age of 14, he was already cultivating a totally unique and bohemian view of the world—equal parts mixtape philosopher and flannel-clad cultural critic. He was living the 90s from the inside out, soaking in every trend, news flash, and pop culture pulse like it was liquid gold.

So buckle up, listeners—today we’re diving into the year 1995 with someone who lived it, studied it, and can now help us understand it better than ever. Please welcome my former student, now fellow historian, and full-time time traveler... Jeremy Craig!

This week on Tubular Time Machine, we’re cranking the dial all the way back to 1974 — a year of bell bottoms, Watergate headlines, and the fizzy surprise of Pop Rocks. Joining me for this nostalgic ride is none other than Bruce Cole — a beloved educator with 23 years in business, marketing, and information technology, who’s gearing up for retirement. But before he trades in his lesson plans for a leash and chew toys (he’s also a Goldendoodle breeder and lifelong dog lover), Bruce is here to relive what it was like to be 14 years old in one of the grooviest years of the decade.

Together, we’ll dive into the era of Hungry Man dinners and the thrill of watching Muhammad Ali claim his crown. Bruce shares what it was like to witness streaking become a national obsession, and he reflects on the very real risk of wearing platform shoes. From nature documentaries to shag carpeting, this episode is packed with firsthand stories and unforgettable pop culture moments. So lace up those roller skates and hang on — 1974 is calling.

This week on Tubular Time Machine, co-host Jon Boucher—former education student turned IT Operations Manager with a crystal-clear memory of being 14 in 2009—joins us as we fire up the time circuits and blast back to a year packed with pop culture milestones. From syncing iPods and grinding through Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to lining up at the movie theater for tickets to Avatar, Jon helps us unpack what it really felt like to live through 2009. It’s a nostalgic ride through flip phones, fashion, and Friday night rituals—and Jon’s got the inside scoop on all of it.