You Had To Be There

You Had To Be There

Hi Barr

Iconic Moments in Pop Culture History!Each episode, You Had To Be There gives our host, Julia Thompson an assignment: Find and interview an eyewitness to a specific iconic moment in pop culture history…in just 48 hours.Listen to the inside stories on the biggest moments in pop culture history from the people who were there!

Miracle on Ice

Miracle on Ice

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Team USA’s stunning ice hockey upset over the Soviet Union, better known as the ‘Miracle on Ice,’ we’ve given producer and director Julia Thompson a 48-hour challenge: find and interview someone who was at that historic game in Lake Placid on February 22, 1980.This episode features interviews with: Curt Chaplin Gerald Eskenazi John Harrington  Denice Fredericks  CREDITS'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr production.Created by Hi Barr.'Miracle on Ice' was writt

Feb 18, • 1:19:50

Jaws: On Set of Steven Spielberg's Groundbreaking Blockbuster

Jaws: On Set of Steven Spielberg's Groundbreaking Blockbuster

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws, we've given producer and director Julia Thompson a 48-hour challenge: track down and interview someone who was on set during the famously chaotic production of Spielberg’s groundbreaking film on Martha’s Vineyard between May and October 1974.This episode features interviews with: David Bolen Bill Petrotta Jude Villa CREDITS'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr production.Created by Hi Barr.'JAWS' was written and hosted by Julia Thompson.Produced by Julia T

Feb 5, • 57:54

Parental Advisory: Frank Zappa, John Denver, & Dee Snider vs. the PMRC

Parental Advisory: Frank Zappa, John Denver, & Dee Snider vs. the PMRC

Producer and director Julia Thompson takes on a 48-hour challenge to track down and interview someone who witnessed the iconic September 19, 1985 Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing where Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, Frank Zappa, and John Denver defended their lyrics before Congress and the PMRC.This episode features interviews with: Larry Stein Mark Weiss Chuck Eddy Kembrew McLeod  CREDITS'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr production.Created by Hi Barr.'Parental Advi

Jan 21, • 1:04:02

Fleetwood Mac's "The Dance" and The Birth of a Meme

Fleetwood Mac's "The Dance" and The Birth of a Meme

Producer and director Julia Thompson sets out on a 48-hour mission to track down and interview someone who attended Fleetwood Mac’s iconic reunion concert, The Dance, on May 23, 1997—the show where Stevie Nicks’ unforgettable Silver Springs performance became a meme for the ages.This episode features interviews with: Maureen Ryan  Bruce Rodgers  Stacy Burcham Analese Alvarez  CREDITS'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr production.Created by Hi Barr.'Fleetwood Mac's "The Dance" and The Birth of a

Dec 17, 2024 • 59:48

1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Final: Brandi Chastain’s Iconic Moment

1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Final: Brandi Chastain’s Iconic Moment

Producer and director Julia Thompson embarks on a 48-hour mission to track down and interview someone who was on the field for the historic 1999 Women’s World Cup Final at the Rose Bowl, where the United States defeated China in a dramatic penalty shootout, capped by Brandi Chastain’s iconic game-winning shot.This episode features interviews with: Michelle Akers Robert Beck Anthony DiCicco Lindsay Bruno CREDITS'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr production.Created by Hi Barr.'1999 FIFA Women's Wo

Dec 3, 2024 • 1:09:39

DJ Kool Herc and the Birth of Hip-Hop

DJ Kool Herc and the Birth of Hip-Hop

Producer and director Julia Thompson goes on a 48-hour journey to find and interview someone who was at DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell's Back to School Jam at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx on August 11, 1973—a moment that is commonly known as the birth of hip-hop.This episode features interviews with: Frantz Barosy Paradise Gray Joe Conzo CREDITS'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr production.Created by Hi Barr.'DJ Kool Herc and the Birth of Hip Hop’ was written and hosted by Julia Thompson.P

Nov 12, 2024 • 1:07:32

The Blair Witch Project Premieres at Sundance in 1999

The Blair Witch Project Premieres at Sundance in 1999

Producer and director Julia Thompson embarks on a 48-hour journey to find and interview someone who attended the midnight premiere of The Blair Witch Project at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 1999.This episode features interviews with: Allison Rose Carter  Michael C. Williams Rachel Cohen Hilary Brougher CREDITS'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr production.Created by Hi Barr.'The Blair Witch Project Premieres at Sundance Film Festival in 1999’ was written and hosted by Julia Thompson

Oct 29, 2024 • 1:00:39

Steve Jobs Introduces the Macintosh in 1984

Steve Jobs Introduces the Macintosh in 1984

Producer and film director Julia Thompson goes on a 48 hour journey to find and interview an eyewitness to Apple's introduction of the Macintosh computer by Steve Jobs on January 24, 1984.This episode features interviews with: Colette Askeland Steven Levy D. Griffin Jones CREDITS'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr production.Created by Hi Barr.‘Steve Jobs Introduces the Macintosh in 1984’ was written and hosted by Julia Thompson.Produced by Julia Thompson and Web Barr.Edited by Julia Thompson.Edi

Oct 15, 2024 • 53:22

Nirvana: MTV Unplugged in New York

Nirvana: MTV Unplugged in New York

Producer and film director Julia Thompson goes on a 48 hour journey to find and interview an eyewitness to Nirvana's iconic performance on MTV Unplugged in New York City on November 18, 1993.This episode features interviews with: Alex Coletti Jon Vesey Jim Ahearne Bill Toce  Web Barr CREDITS'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr production.Created by Hi Barr.‘Nirvana: MTV Unplugged in New York’ was written and hosted by Julia Thompson.Produced by Julia Thompson and Web Barr.Edited by Julia Thompson

Oct 1, 2024 • 50:36

2008 Wimbledon Final: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal

2008 Wimbledon Final: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal

Producer and film director Julia Thompson goes on a 48 hour journey to find and interview an eyewitness to the legendary 2008 Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal—a match widely hailed as the greatest in tennis history.This episode features interviews with: Jon Wertheim Donna Floyd Fales Ingrid Löfdahl Bentzer Sally Phillips Elise McCave Scott Milnor Lucy Malone CREDITS'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr production.Created by Hi Barr.‘2008 Wimbledon Final: Roger Federer vs. Rafa

Sep 17, 2024 • 59:46

Kerri Strug’s 1996 Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Vault

Kerri Strug’s 1996 Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Vault

Producer and film director Julia Thompson goes on a 48 hour journey to find and interview an eyewitness to Kerri Strug's gold medal-winning vault at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.This episode features interview with: Katherine Lieberson Teeny Lieberson  Alice Thacker Stacy Cook Jon Sigger John P. Lopez Charlie McCullors  Linda Wyatt Molly Wyatt CREDITSYou Had To Be There is a Hi Barr Production.Created by Hi Barr.‘1996 Summer Olympics: Kerri Strug Wins Gold’ was written and hosted by Juli

Apr 9, 2024 • 1:00:02

1979 NCAA Championship: Bird vs. Magic

1979 NCAA Championship: Bird vs. Magic

Former professional skateboarder and filmmaker Monihan Monihan goes on a 48-hour journey from Seattle to Kathmandu to find and interview someone who was at the 1979 NCAA Basketball Championship game featuring Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.This episode features interview with: Joan Mills Aimee "LeeLee" Monihan Judy Monihan Dan Cherry III  Wez Wezenheimer Dr. Ryan Ernst Mark Perry Mike Clark Sr. Tom Steel CREDITSYou Had To Be There is a Hi Barr Production. Created by Hi Barr.“1979 NCAA Championshi

Mar 26, 2024 • 1:06:54

WrestleMania I

WrestleMania I

Artist, actor, writer and musician, River Ramirez goes on a 48-hour journey to find and interview someone who was at WrestleMania I in 1985.This episode features interview with: Keith Elliot Greenberg Brett Davis CREDITSYou Had To Be There is a Hi Barr Production. Created by Hi Barr.“WrestleMania I” was hosted by River Ramirez.Produced by Julia Thompson and Web Barr.Story written and produced by Julia Thompson.Edit, Sound Mix and engineering by Vishal Nayak.Original score by Vishal Nayak.   Artw

Mar 12, 2024 • 56:30

Survivor: Borneo Finale

Survivor: Borneo Finale

Journalist and writer, Brandon Sneed goes on a 48-hour journey to find and interview someone who was at the final tribal council in the first season of the blockbuster reality show Survivor in the summer of 2000.This episode features an interview with Survivor: Borneo winner Richard Hatch.CREDITS‘You Had To Be There’ is a Hi Barr Production. Created by Hi Barr.‘Survivor: Borneo Finale’ was written and hosted by Brandon Sneed.Produced by Julia Thompson and Web Barr.Story Produced by Julia Thompso

Feb 27, 2024 • 51:16

John Lennon + Yoko Ono: Bed-ins for Peace

John Lennon + Yoko Ono: Bed-ins for Peace

This episode’s host, Jen Goma, goes on a 48-hour journey to find and interview someone who was in one of the hotel suites during one of John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Bed-Ins for Peace in 1969.This episode features interviews with:  Jerry Levitan Nico Koster  Hana van der Kolk Jillian Goma Ethan Kiermaier Casey Coleman Louise Mittelman Betta de Boer van der Kolk Linda at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Montreal CREDITS‘You Had To Be There’ is a Hi Barr Production. Created by Hi Barr.“John Lennon + Yoko

Feb 20, 2024 • 55:51

Pulp Fiction Wins Cannes

Pulp Fiction Wins Cannes

In celebration of Pulp Fiction’s 30th anniversary, Hollywood producer, Adam Karp is sent on a 48-hour journey to find and interview someone who was in attendance at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994 when Pulp Fiction took home the Palme d'Or. This episode features interviews with:    Rory Kelly Howie Movshovitz CREDITS You Had To Be There is a Hi Barr Production.  Created by Hi Barr. 'Pulp Fiction Wins the Palme d'Or at Cannes' was written & hosted by Adam Karp. Produced by Julia Thompson and

Feb 13, 2024 • 40:17

The Moon Landing

The Moon Landing

Comedian Naomi Karavani goes on a 48-hour journey to find and interview someone who was in NASA's Mission Control when Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969.  This episode features interviews with:    (in order of appearance) Jeff Simmermon Lois Rosson Rick Sternbach John M. Logsdon Rushmore DeNooyer, Producer-Director-Writer CREDITS 'You Had To Be There' is a Hi Barr Production. Created by Hi Barr. “The Moon Landing” was written and hosted by Naomi Karavani.   Produced by Julia Thompson and Web

Feb 6, 2024 • 50:07

Saturday Night Live - Garth Brooks

Saturday Night Live - Garth Brooks

Actor and comedian Tommy Kang, goes on a 48-hour journey to find and interview an eyewitness to the night when Garth Brooks hosted Saturday Night Live and performed as Chris Gaines. In Saturday Night Live - Garth Brooks/Chris Gaines, Tommy talks to 30+ year old SNL vet, Wally Feresten aka SNL's "Cue Card Guy" about Garth Brooks, Sinéad O'Connor, Ashlee Simpson and more! This episode includes interviews with: Sam Haft, Nicole McCormick, Mike Dickinson and Wally Feresten.  Enjoy! CREDITS 'You Had

Jan 30, 2024 • 47:29

The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

Producer and film director Julia Thompson goes on a 48 hour journey to find and interview an eyewitness to Martin Scorsese’s iconic concert film The Last Waltz.  This episode includes interviews with: Nadia Szold, Nicole McCormick, Steven Prince, Jonathan Taplin, Bartees Strange, and Mike Dubois. Enjoy! CREDITS You Had To Be There is a Hi Barr Production.  The Last Waltz was written & hosted by Julia Thompson. Produced by Julia Thompson & Web Barr.  Co-Produced by Teeny Lieberson. Edit, Sound

Jan 23, 2024 • 57:14

You Had To Be There

You Had To Be There

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