
In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast
Attention lovers of nostalgia! The buffet is now open! The In My Footsteps Podcast fills you up with a heaping helping of Gen-X nostalgia. Covering the 1960s through the 1990s the show is sure to fill your plate with fond memories. Music. Movies. Television. Pop Culture. Oddities and rarities. Forgotten gems pulled straight from your childhood. There is so much to enjoy. New England author Christopher Setterlund hosts the show. The best part? You can binge all you want and never need an antacid. Bell bottoms, Members Only jackets, torn jeans, and poofy hair are all welcome. Come as you are and enjoy a buffet of topics you'll love to reminisce about.
Episodes
195 episodes
Episode 189: Forgotten 90s Cereals, Blink & You'll Miss It Retro Pt. 4, Weirdest Sega Games, April Fools Prank Goes Wrong(4-2-2025)
Some forgotten 1990s cereals. Household products that came and went in a flash. Sega video games that had people shaking their heads.Episode 189 is filled with nostalgia and that's no April Fools joke.⚡ Blink and You’ll ...
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Episode 188: 1970s TV Show Fails, Return of 3-D Movies In the 80s, Best Made For TV Movies(3-26-2025)
Some of the worst TV shows of the 70s. The brief return of 3-D movies in the 80s. Some great Made-for-TV movies.Episode 188 of the podcast celebrates spring with a colorful menagerie of nostalgia in bloom.It all begins with...
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53:42

Episode 187: The Office Turns 20, 1980s Music Video TV Shows, Odd Musical Collaborations, Mr. Rogers(3-19-2025)
The 20th anniversary of the debut of The Office. Some of the man music video shows of the 1980s. A few of the strangest musical collaborations ever.Episode 187 of the podcast opens up the buffet of nostalgia and pop culture in tim...
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Episode 186: What Is A B-Movie?, A Wild Nantucket Photo Trip, Quintessential 1980s Songs, Chuck Norris(3-12-2025)
Spring is on the way, but the nostalgia is already in full bloom! Episode 186 takes you on a wild ride—from a windswept island to the world of low-budget cinema and the unforgettable sound of the ‘80s.📸 A Winter Adventure in Na...
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53:12

Episode 185: House Party Turns 35, Poppin’ Fresh’s Restaurant, & Obsolete Jobs From 100 Years Ago(3-5-2025)
Episode 185 helps March roar in with a blast of nostalgia, from '90s party vibes to long-lost professions!🎬 House Party Turns 35! – One of the best teen comedies of the ‘90s is officially middle-aged. We’re throwing it back...
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Episode 184: Bunnicula, Overhyped 1990s Athletes & Vanishing Casual Dining Restaurants(2-26-2025)
The last full month of winter is almost over, but we’ve got plenty of nostalgia to keep you warm! Episode 184 brings back childhood chills, cardboard heartbreak, and the flavors of restaurants we wish never closed.📖 Bunnicula: ...
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Episode 183: Scratch-and-Sniff Stickers, Bizarre Gameboy Titles & Lost Bubble Gums!(2-19-2025)
The Valentine's chocolates are gone, but the sweet nostalgia is just getting started! Episode 183 takes you on a trip back to the sights, smells, and flavors of the past:✨ Sniffing Out the '80s – Remember the thrill of scra...
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Episode 182: The Greatness of Michael Jordan, An Annoying Blockbuster Video Mascot, Worst Love Songs Ever(2-12-2025)
I want to be like Mike. I don't want to be like Buster Sales. I also don't want to include any of these love songs on my playlists.Episode 182 celebrates Valentine's Day in a roundabout way.It begins with a birthday celebra...
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Episode 181: Weird 1960s News Stories, Supermarket Sweep/Shop til You Drop, 1980s Music Fails(2-5-2025)
Two shopping-based game shows? Weird but true news stories from the 1960s? Laughable 1980s music fails?Episode 181 kicks off the month of love with some nostalgia sweeter than candy hearts.It all starts with a look back to ...
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Episode 180: Weirdest 900 Numbers of the 80s & 90s, How Crash Test Dummies Became Celebrities, Top 5 Banned Drinks(1-29-2025)
What were some of the most bizarre 900 numbers of the 1980s and 1990s? How in the world did crash test dummies become celebrities? What are some infamous banned drinks?Episode 180 answers those questions with a heavy prescription of ...
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Episode 180
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53:01

Episode 179: Me v. AI 90s TV Show Themes, 1960s Cutting Edge Tech, Playing Vegas Dream for NES, Ozzy and the Bat(1-22-2025)
The return of Me v. AI Top 5. Some of the cutting-edge technology from the 1960s. Fun times playing Vegas Dream for the NES.Episode 179 packs so much nostalgia that it might end up spilling over the sides. It begins with a ...
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Episode 178: A Funny 1980s Shoplifting Short-Film, Best Debut Songs Ever, Nautilus Fitness Equipment, Boston Molasses Flood(1-15-2025)
A campy 1980s anti-shoplifting short film. The revolutionary Nautilus fitness equipment. Some of the best debut songs ever.Episode 178 brings the heat of nostalgia for the cold days of winter.New Year, New You...old equipment? We...
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Episode 177: 1995 Year In Music Pt. 1, What Was The Noid?, 1980s FOX TV Show Fails, Debut of Apple iTunes(1-8-2025)
A look back at 1995 the year in music. What in the world was The Noid? Some of the early fails of the FOX television network.Episode 177 helps light a fire of nostalgia during the dark days of winter.The show kicks off with a kil...
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53:11

Episode 176: Pop Culture Anniversaries in 2025, the Long-Lasting Appeal of Raffi, 1960s Product Fails, 1st NYE Ball Drop(1-1-2025)
Some pop culture anniversaries in 2025 to make you feel old. How Raffi has remained relevant for nearly 50 years. A few of the biggest product fails of the 1960s.Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025!Episode 176 starts the year ...
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47:39

Episode 175: 2024 Year In Review, 2025 Podcast Preview(12-25-2024)
Happy Holidays to all!Episode 175 is a special bonus show to be found under your tree on Christmas morning.It has been the best year yet for the podcast and this episode will review the year that was. This includes a countdown of...
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Episode 174: Iconic Christmas Commercials, Remember LaserDisc?, Advertising Mascots In Comic Books, The Simpsons Debut(12-18-2024)
Hitting all of the feels with beloved holiday commercials. The wild hype and ultimate failure of LaserDisc. Some strange advertising mascots that starred in their own comic books.Episode 174 is like sitting beside a crackling fire wi...
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Episode 173: Classic Mall Stores of the 1970s, 1980s, & 1990s Part 2(12-11-2024)
Let's go back to the mall!In Episode 173 we are traveling back inside the hallowed halls of the indoor shopping mall. Back in Episode 129, we looked at some of the popular, beloved, and maybe some lesser-known mal...
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Episode 172: Rise of Home Shopping, the Original 'Smart' Toy, Most Hated Video Games, California Gold Rush(12-4-2024)
The dawning of home shopping. The original 'smart' toy. Some of the most hated video games ever.The Holiday season is upon us and the podcast has some fun nostalgia gift-wrapped for you.Episode 172 kicks off with a look back at t...
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49:12

Episode 171: A Crystal Pepsi Employee Training Video, Tupperware, More Weird Old Thanksgiving Recipes, Moby Dick(11-20-2024)
A training video on how to sell Crystal Pepsi. The rise and fall of Tupperware. Some more weird old Thanksgiving recipes.Episode 171 will stuff you full of nostalgia and even provide some leftovers.It begins with the story of the...
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53:08

Episode 170: Freddy Krueger Turns 40, 1970s Educational Children's Shows, 1990s Movie Soundtracks(11-13-2024)
The 40th Birthday of the man of your dreams Freddy Krueger. Get a refresher course with some classic 1970s educational children's television shows. What were the top-selling movie soundtracks of the 1990s?Episode 170 gets you warm an...
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54:38

Episode 169: Podcast 4th Anniversary, Blink & You'll Miss It Retro(Toys), Weekly World News, #1 Songs On My Birthday, King Tut's Tomb(11-6-2024)
The 4th anniversary of the podcast! The birthday of the podcast host! A new podcast logo! There is so much to celebrate!Episode 169 starts off Year Four of the podcast with loads of fun nostalgia.It begins with the 3rd ins...
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Episode 168: America's First Serial Killer, 1970s Board Games, Halloween Songs Playlist, the Death of Houdini(10-30-2024)
The story of America's first serial killer. Some of the best songs for your Halloween playlist. A few beloved 1970s board games.Episode 168 of the podcast is several different shades of spooky.It begins with the story of H.H. ...
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Episode 167: Godzilla 70th Anniversary; Breaking the Curse of the Bambino; 1990s Urban Legends(10-23-2024)
The birthday of the King of the Monsters. The breaking of one of sports' most infamous 'curses.' Some chilling 1990s urban legends.Episode 167 of the podcast rampages through spooky nostalgia like a towering kaiju.It begins with ...
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Episode 166: Infamous New England Asylums, 1977 Halloween Safety Film, Horror Movies Made Into Video Games, Winnie the Pooh(10-16-2024)
What were some of the most infamous New England mental asylums? What was Halloween safety like in 1977? What about horror movies made into video games?Scares come in all shapes and sizes on Episode 166 of the podcast.Spooky Seaso...
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55:07

Episode 165: My Pet Bat, Serial Killer Hadden Clark, 1990s Horror Movies, Black Sox Scandal(10-9-2024)
A pet bat? A look into the mind of a convicted serial killer? Some of the best horror movies of the 1990s?Episode 165 of the podcast is scary good.It kicks off with a terrifying look into the mind of a serial killer. Ha...
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