Bowen Dwelle
Bowen Dwelle
03 / North Dallas Forty
03 / North Dallas Forty
03 / North Dallas Forty
Friday 27th January 2023
Join Bowen Dwelle as he recounts his fourth-grade adventure of watching 'North Dallas Forty' and attending a private school in 1970s San Francisco.
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Get the buttons here!Fourth Grade Memories: A Trip Down Memory Lane with Bowen Dwelle
Picture this: it's 1979, and young Bowen Dwelle is in fourth grade, navigating the intriguing world of a private school in the heart of early Silicon Valley. In this episode, Bowen takes us back to a time when his best friend's parents decided to take them to see 'North Dallas Forty', an R-rated film that was all about the gritty lives of fictional football players.
Imagine the thrill and confusion of a kid watching scenes of pill-popping, fan-hooking, and bone-crushing tackles, all while sitting in the plush seats of a movie theater. Bowen's storytelling brings this vivid memory to life, blending the awe of childhood with the peculiarities of attending an elite school surrounded by eucalyptus and oak trees.
The episode doesn't just stop at the movie experience; it paints a broader picture of what it felt like to be part of a world that was both special and strange. Bowen's reflections on his time at this grand, marble-staircased mansion-turned-school offer a glimpse into the life of a 'Frisco kid' who felt like he was part of something much bigger.
If you're in the mood for a nostalgic journey that mixes childhood wonder with a touch of humor and a dash of introspection, this episode is for you.