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70 Years and Beyond
70 Years and Beyond
Welcome to '70 Years and Beyond' with Wambui Bahati, exploring history through personal stories from the 1950s to now. Born in the mid-20th…
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70 Years and Beyond

70 Years and Beyond

Welcome to '70 Years and Beyond' with Wambui Bahati, exploring history through personal stories from the 1950s to now. Born in the mid-20th century, Wambui brings the past alive, answering your questions with humor and insight. Dive into episodes spanning civil rights, music evolution, technology, and societal changes. This channel is more than a collection of stories; it invites engagement, learning, and reflection. Curious about those transformative years? Got questions? Join the conversation and become part of a community that cherishes history, storytelling, and the impact of personal experiences. Subscribe to a journey through time with Wambui.

Recent Episodes

March 12, 2025

Throwing Papers and Making Memories: Wambui's Childhood Adventures

Wambui takes listeners on a delightful stroll down memory lane, sharing her cherished experiences of helping her brother with his newspaper route during the golden days of daily newspaper deliveries. Back in the '50s and '60s...
March 10, 2025

Behind the Curtains: Wambui's Fun Tales from Gone With The Wind

Wambui spills the beans on her unforgettable journey as Prissy in a musical adaptation of the classic film "Gone with the Wind." She dives into the chaos of auditioning with a headband to hide her newly blonde hair, which def...
March 5, 2025

Wambui Bahati: The Story Behind the Name

Wambui Bahati shares a delightful and humorous journey about how she came to embrace her new name, which means "singer of songs" and "my fortune is good." Born as John Ann Washington, Wambui recounts her mother's quirky predi...
March 2, 2025

TV: Once the Love of My Life, Now Just Background Noise

They dive into a fascinating journey of how one’s relationship with television can shift dramatically over the decades. Starting off as a kid enamored with the magic of TV—where shows like Captain Kangaroo and the Ed Sullivan...
Feb. 27, 2025

When TV Shopping Became Therapy: Wambui's QVC Chronicles

Wambui Bahati takes listeners on a delightful trip down memory lane as she shares her fond recollections of the day QVC was born. She describes the excitement she felt watching the launch, calling it "the best idea since whit...
Feb. 25, 2025

How Many Kids Fit in a 1950s Family Car?

The host dives into a nostalgic comparison of child safety between the carefree days of the 1950s and 1960s and today’s more structured environment. They humorously recall how families would squeeze into tiny cars without a s...

Recent Blog Posts

March 7, 2025

1960s Greensboro Life: Nostalgia at 25 Cents a Gallon

Imagine cruising down Main Street in Greensboro with gas prices at just 25 cents a gallon. In the 1960s, life in North Carolina, and Greensboro in particular, felt like a warm blend of simplicity, community, and change. Families planned long weekend…

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Feb. 28, 2025

Lost in a World of Earbuds: How Small Devices Create Big Social Barri…

I grew up in a world where people actually looked at each other. We smiled at strangers, made small talk in grocery store lines, and exchanged pleasantries on the sidewalk. A simple “hello” could lead to a conversation, sometimes even a …

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Feb. 21, 2025

Stepping Back in Time: Nostalgic Memories of Vintage Shoes, Sunday Sc…

I remember a time when my entire wardrobe of shoes was as simple as it could get. I had one pair of black patent leather Mary Janes for Sunday school and church, another pair of Saddle shoes for school, and yet another pair of rugged shoes for play …

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About the Host

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Wambui Bahati

Wambui Bahati, a nostalgia enthusiast born in 1950 in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a multifaceted performer, author, and speaker. She made her professional theatrical debut in "Godspell" at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Her Broadway credits include "Godspell" and "Jesus Christ Superstar," along with featured roles in touring productions such as "Two Gentlemen of Verona," "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope," "The Magic Show," "Gone With the Wind" (the musical), "Nunsense," "Crowns," and "The Wiz."

Beyond the stage, Wambui is a talented crafter, particularly in loom knitting and quilting. She shares tutorials on her YouTube channel, "Wambui Made It."