Learn and laugh with Craig Donofrio and Ray Keating as they talk pop culture from the 1940s to 1990s covering movies, TV, music, advertising, radio, food, home life, novels, and more!
What the heck is “NeoNostalgia” anyway? “Neo,” as in new, and “nostalgia,” as in an affection for the past. Put them together, add the insights of Craig Donofrio, Ray Keating, and their guests, and you get a podcast about enjoying and learning from things of the past. Craig and Ray interview assorted guests, pass on a little knowledge, serve up opinions (some half-baked), and have too much fun doing so!
1946: It’s a Wonderful Year (for Movies!) - NeoNostalgia Ep. 7
Craig and Ray serve up their choices for the best movies of 1946. NeoNostalgia has gone back to look at sci-fi classics of the 1950s, back 60 years for TV debuts in 1966, and back 50 years for their top 10 songs of 1976. Now, it’s 80 years to highlight some of the greatest movies of 1946 – several that also happen to rank among the all-time great films.
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2 Jul 2026
The Chaotic Birth of Rock 'n' Roll: Names You Know (and the Ones You Should) - NeoNostalgia Ep. 6
Craig, once a southern California rocker himself, takes us on a journey back to the birth of rock n roll. Crazy, right! Craig and Ray talk about some of the big stars that people still remember, as well as those who were big at the dawn of rock but too many people have simply forgotten. And yes, they deserve better.
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25 Jun 2026
Spirit of '76: Our Memories of the 1976 Bicentennial - NeoNostalgia Ep. 5
This year, we celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Craig and Ray take a look back at what they remember from the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration – from the American Freedom Train to Captain America’s Bicentennial Battles, and more.
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18 Jun 2026
1950s Classic Sci-Fi: Nukes, Saucers, and the Red Scare! - NeoNostalgia Ep. 4
Join Craig and Ray in discussing some classic Hollywood sci-fi films from the 1950s. Courtesy of Ray’s book 1950s Sci-Fi: A Fresh Look at 12 Science Fiction Hollywood Classics, they discuss movies like The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), When Worlds Collide (1951), The War of the Worlds (1953), Them! (1954), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Forbidden Planet (1956) and more. Don’t sell any of these movies short in terms of their storytelling and influence.
Pick up 1950s Sci-Fi: A Fresh Look at 12 Science Fiction Hollywood Classics!
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11 Jun 2026
The Bicentennial Beat: Our Top 10 Songs of 1976 - NeoNostalgia Episode 3
Yes, 1976 was 50 years ago, and it remains a fantastic year for rock music. It’s time for a good old “Top 10 Songs” countdown for 1976, with Craig and Ray providing their own lists! What are your favorites from a half-century ago?
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4 Jun 2026
Superheroes, Spies, Space & Groovy Rock: 1966’s Pop Culture Television - Neo Nostalgia Ep. 2
In 1966, Ray was three and Craig was two, so how could TV shows debuting that year change their lives? One word: Reruns. Craig and Ray talk about how Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, Batman (and the Batman movie), and The Green Hornet influenced their love of TV and pop culture.
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1 Jun 2026
NeoNostalgia? Who are These Guys? - NeoNostalgia Episode 1
Craig Donofrio and Ray Keating introduce their new podcast – “NeoNostalgia with Craig and Ray” – and tell people why they’re the right guys to get this job done. Beyond their eclectic experiences and knowledge of pop culture from the 40s to the 90s, it turns out that Craig once had a rock band and is a Tiki-head, and Ray was raised by TV reruns (as well as his parents) and got to spout off views as a weekly newspaper columnist for more than 20 years (yes, they paid him). Find out who these guys are, and what they’ve got planned with the “NeoNostalgia” podcast. Support Craig & Ray on Patreon and get extra episodes and other member benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/NeoNostalgia
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