Now & Then - Growing Up in the 70's & 80's | ASMR

I talk about some of the main differences between society today versus when I grew up in the 1970's & 1980's.
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[@DragonixBeys]

There's just something special of ASMR of People just ramble about their lives before 2000. I think it's because i love listening stories specifically from that time, and honestly i kind of hope i had lived at that time. Also ER, if you happen to read this, i'd like to thank you. Your videos really relax and give little happiness to my days.

[@laurenluther7087]

Have you found the newer channel, ASMR Life Stories? I’ve been loving his content and deep voice!

[@WildcardASMR]

@@laurenluther7087 Yes! It's amazing!

[@digibilstock7807]

Hi Paul, I am fiftythree now and grew up in the suburbs of Frankfurt in Germany. I also lived in a row house with a lot of families around. As kids, I would say, we had a lot of freedom. Compared to nowadays I consider it as a great luxury to have had that leisure time back then in the 70s 80s. I think what we have to learn again from the old days is to endure or even more enjoy times of boredom. With our digital dictators in our hands we lost that feeling, we are even trying to avoid any kind of time with nothing to do, just being alone with ourselves. Seems we cannot stand ourselves anymore. So that’s why we all need some ASMR to reach a calm state of mind again. So you’re right, this cherishing of the old days might be a little bit cynical. So I will stop now. I made 100% the same experiences as you did In my childhood. But anyhow, times are a changing, and I still have a good feeling for the future of my kids. It’s their lives, so let them rock it.

[@chrisd6736]

Grew up in the 90s. We were literally always outside. That’s the biggest difference I see between generations. Interestingly, things weren’t actually safer in the 80s and 90s than they are today.

[@shaqman8649]

@paul Fischer huh

[@StudMacher96]

I still would rather be less safe and have fun. What a good time that must’ve been

[@Oxycircuit]

I grew up in the 2000’s and we were outside a shit ton as well.

[@TheGamingEffect100]

I was born in 2000 but I’ve always loved hearing people who grew up in the 70’s-80’s. And hearing Uncle E talking about it is a real treat 😊

[@WildcardASMR]

Crazy to think how things have changed even since then

[@rococoblue]

🤕 I was born in 1990..now I feel old 🤣👍.

[@gmb2006]

I was born in 2006, I turned 17 in May

[@Lootron]

I am LOVING this kind of content. Listening to you discuss and tell stories is incredibly relaxing.

[@sadaqah117]

I'll be 50 next month. Grew up in rural Texas. We would ride our bikes or skateboards to get around town to go play/hang out with other kids. Walking the tracks to hang out with kids outside the city. Hunting things with your BB gun. Building clubhouses with random boards or logs. A rope and an old tire was a swing. Picking dewberries on fence lines or railroad tracks. We would go fishing in cow ponds. Building half pipes in our back yard. You could catch a ride with your neighbor. I remember when we got a Mc Donald's. I grew up with no AC in the schools. They didn't get AC until I was a freshman in High School. I remember getting my feet measured to have patent leather shoes made by FAO Schwartz for school. I had school shoes,church shoes, and weekend shoes. I remember when girls started wearing jeans. Lee jeans were the most popular. I remember reading the comics on Sunday Morning. Using Silly Putty on the comics to pick up the pictures. I remember when MTV came out. We listened to tons of Elvis on records in the house. My dad bought me the Thriller album with a new red record player for my room. Recording all the songs on cassette tapes to make playlists for your boom box. Remembering like two dozen phone numbers in your head to dial on a rotary phone. Playing Tombstone on the first computers. Nintendo game system. My parents divorced when I was 11. I was working and helping with bills by the time I was 14 with a hardship driver's license. That was the end of my childhood. And the end of an era. Tech took over everything and everyone so fast that it's a blur.

[@nickhayley]

Paul, these chats are the best. So good for anyone needing a friend. You keep loneliness at bay for many blokes who see you as a friend. Love your work, mate. Cheers! Nick

[@bradyparisien3533]

Try not to get parasocial but much love if your feeling down

[@nickhayley]

@@bradyparisien3533 Parasocial relationships can certainly be healthy. Researchers found that they can increase a sense of belonging and decrease feelings of loneliness. Thats got to be a positive thing! 😌 ❤️ 💙 💜 💖

[@GeekFilter]

I don’t think kids today are bored and honestly that’s the problem. There’s so much stimulation they don’t get a chance to actually just be bored with no distractions and then use their imagination, create something.

[@RyansAverageLife]

I grew up in a row home in north east philadelphia so hearing you bring that up really brought back some memories of my own, thanks for sharing so much about your life

[@formusic6613]

Grew up in the 90s and early 2000s. I look back at those times fondly and with a warm heart and appreciation. I feel like everything from colors to the taste of food was better back then. We millenials have seen a great transition into the digital age and we will be the last to remember it. We are also the last to have had old school parents. Today is a more.. hmm.. rushed time then back then. It feels meaningless and soulless at times. It also seems like people are much more stressed and that people in general have simply gotten dumber. Cities are more crowded, and smartphones rule our lives. Who knows what the future holds. All the best.

[@Onaterdem]

Many people have already mentioned it, but hearing your stories is so cozy and heartwarming to me. The 70s-80s generation is unfortunately slowly fading away, and those memories seem like a distant time that you can only see in your dreams. A better, simpler time in many ways (of course, there were also a lot of problems, but this is a safe space - we can ignore those). By sharing your experiences with the new generation, and through a permanent medium such as KZbin, you are basically archiving the old days and breathing new life into them, not letting them be forgotten. I wish I could go back in time and live with my parents and grandparents while they were still young. I love them so much, but our generational differences, and the difficulty of life in the 21st century, are keeping me from spending as much time as I want with them.

[@zeinon2555]

This reminds me of the stories my grandparents/ parents used to tell me with the vivid detail and passion just rambling about the past and I absolutely love it, I love this series and am so glad it's going on like a soft-spoken podcast

[@Levitator94]

I was born in the 90s and I can remember a time specifically like you are talking about, as far as the changing point, as a millennial who grew up besides consumer technology/social media, I think about 2008-2010s was really when it changed, when smartphones became readily available and MySpace became less cool and everyone was switching to Facebook. That was the time when everyone and their mother was moving to social media and Netflix became popular and the whole binge watching of true crime became more mainstream. We could also point to the sensationalism of the serial killers of the 70s and 80s during the 90s, 9-11, Y2K and all the Apocalyptic prophesies, and columbine/all school shootings. Honestly though I think it’s just the degradation of western society which I could really get into but I would rather stop here and try to keep this alittle polarizing as possible

[@amores14]

These podcast types that ER does are my favorite. It's so nice to hear his POV about certain topics and listen to him telling interesting stories or share wisdom regarding mental health.

[@samuelluebbers4099]

Long time viewer and I’ve always loved your rambling chats the most! Truly appreciate the content

[@igorsheludko]

I just love these rambling/soft spoken videos by you. Please keep ‘em coming!

[@Oh-Deer-God]

I don't really have anybody in my life that I can ask about stories of growing up like this, so being able to listen to stories like you're putting out is really cool and unique to me. I really dig these.

[@laurenluther7087]

I could listen to you talk forever! Your long, chatty videos are my absolute favorites ❤

[@boop9316]

Gotta be one of my favorite creator on the app. I love how sits down for hours to give us content and you can easily tell he has no other motive than just helping us

[@emanuelgomez283]

I love these videos where you tell stories or experiences, I hope you keep bringing this type of content, thanks for the work and effort!

[@PlushyCascade82]

I know these comments have been overwhelmingly positive and I agree. Listening to stories of any kind with a lazy, rambling pace is amazing. Keep it up!

[@PaxPrimero]

It has been 2 minutes and I am already hooked. Thank your for bringing joy to me. I am extra-stressed right now as I am in the midst of a wave of exams and this helps calm my nerves. Cheers!

[@Fanciable]

I really appreciate these videos they're really a look into that perspective we don't really get from other people of vastly different generations. as someone who grew up in the early 90's it's a huge difference looking back.

[@og2484]

I don't know how to explain but the synth/electro and disco-pop music scene from the 70's and 80's predicted a future that was way more futuristic than the future we got.

[@FartCrack]

my dad grew up around the same time though I think he's a few years older than you. He also grew up in Pennsylvania and what he told me the biggest differences in society from the 70/80's to today is 1. everyone would smoke anywhere and everywhere 2. people were just nicer and more caring for others but tougher mentally (for the most part). 3. You could really go anywhere bc it was simple to get around places and not as many people in general

[@itzMeWilly]

Paul, love the low budget, back to basics videos. Started watching when I was 13 years old back in 2012, and I feel like I’ve grown up with you! Always loved when you would just sit and talk with us. Keep it up and hope the family is doing well.

[@SuperPlayingcard]

I love the insight you bring to what is mostly a younger audience. Thank you

[@sickna-sty3244]

There is no way... I LITERALLY was watching the 4 or 5 year old video of you talking about this exact topic! Nice now i get to hear some more, thank you Uncle E!!

[@yup3875]

I love how objective this is and isnt just a nostalgia fest about all your favorite products from the 80s

[@MFarley3]

Really enjoy your long asmr talks about stuff. Supper relaxing

[@marinab106]

Yey, another ER's ramble!!! ♥️ Plus, love the 70' and 80's (my time too, but in Italy, so I'm wicked intrigued 🤓🤓🤓 keeping it for tonorrow cause I don't want to fall asleep 😁 thank you Rift! 🤗🌹😘🇮🇹

[@greentintgaming821]

Im a 2005 kid, and although i was born in toronto, grew up from under a year old in a small ontario town. I grew up the way previous generations had, being in a small town, as well as being a major old head and car enthusiast since under a year old. Ive never felt connected to people my age (i didnt even have a game console till i bought the last year of xbox360 with my own money, let alone a phone) and thats a great contrast to others who had electronics very young let alone the age group below mine who had phones since 3 years old on average! Since i grew up more offline, i tend to relate alot more to my parents age group and older when describing childhoods. (My parents werent even old or anything, being born in 1984 and 1986 respectfully, although also "growing up the old way") due to this i tend to get along much better with older people and find school especially unpleasent and tend to get picked on for being "mature for my age" according to the adults, or "weird" according to other kids. Thanks to this kind of relationship with other kids, ive never had many friends, which is why i enjoy this type of video because it feels good to relate to someone elses stories, even if it isnt someone of my age.

[@solidskullz5736]

It’s interesting to hear about how people lived and what they did in a time period where I didn’t exist yet

[@forrest9881]

Enjoying this subsection of content 🙏🏻

[@thatscottishguy5038]

I was born mid-late 2000's,and I grew up in a small town on the Pacific West Coast U.S (Not Cali),and growing up I would leave the house by 7-9 AM and wouldn't come home till 8-9:30 at night,and growing up in a small town often lead to myself and my friends doing stupid things as kids,But arguably was the best time of my life bc I didn't have to worry majorly about how life would be,I look back and envy my past

[@Daniel-br4nc]

My parents grew up in the 70s/80s philadelphia as well and have said the same things about being able to go outside independently without worry etc

[@Ben.N]

Y’all had it pretty good back then ngl

[@abrakupokus1245]

I love gearing about the true experiences of the 1980’s/1990’s I’m a 2005 kid, but I was raised in a “vintage style” so I always take an interest in knowing how similar my own experiences were, even if not the same (hell I’ve still got my old Polaroid somewhere in my room to this day) memories.

[@greentintgaming821]

Im in the exact same boat im also a 2005 kid, and although i was born in toronto, grew up from under a year old in a small ontario town. I grew up the way previous generations had, being in a small town, as well as being a major old head and car enthusiast since under a year old. Ive never felt connected to people my age (i didnt even have a game console till i bought the last year of xbox360 with my own money, let alone a phone) and thats a great contrast to others who had electronics very young let alone the age group below mine who had phones since 3 years old on average! Since i grew up more offline, i tend to relate alot more to my parents age group and older when describing childhoods. (My parents werent even old or anything, being born in 1984 and 1986 respectfully, although also "growing up the old way") due to this i tend to get along much better with older people and find school especially unpleasent and tend to get picked on for being "mature for my age" according to the adults, or "weird" according to other kids.

[@mrfancyshorts6326]

@@greentintgaming821dude, this sounds like me but slightly more “modern”. I grew up in a town of ~400 in the middle of nowhere British Columbia! The best times were before we had internet and things to distract me and i would just walk. I would walk across whole forests tbh. It was fun!

[@greentintgaming821]

@@mrfancyshorts6326 i feel ya on that one i didnt have very interesting terrian around here but i would walk an hour and a half each way to get to my cousins house and sometimes he wasnt even home let alone busy so id just walk back home the whole hour and a half without a break or even getting to hang out. Such was canadian country life

[@storm11ize]

I’m really glad this is soft spoken, your story time videos are always fun but I struggle with relaxing tho the videos with a normal speaking voice. Nonetheless I appreciate all that you do!

[@soidd6875]

We both live in PA I’m so happy to hear that

[@w0lf864]

The best time of playing with toys/action figures of the 80s was cross playing (he-man and wwf wrestling challenges) creativity galore!

[@adventuresofshrek3816]

Always wanted to know how it was like growing up in the 70&80s. Epic video rift

[@playedeem8168]

Very cool! Will listen tonight

[@birbos7542]

Hey ER, I just want you to know your content is like the bonfire after the boss that is my daily life

[@LionheartJafar]

About to take a bus to go to uni - this will be perfect to listen to on the way.

[@JLawL]

I got to experience some of the 80’s but the early 90’s was no joke either! Almost every time I get on any form of social media I’m thankful I wasn’t born any later than I was 😂

[@ryanwhittier7314]

My parents were children of the ‘70s with me being a ‘98 baby. I think me being an “old soul” and being interested in aesthetics from the past stem from my parents integrating some of their childhood into mine. Certainly made my childhood memorable and i thank them for that.

[@actuallyalien7771]

My parents where born 1960 and 1954 and I’m a 98 baby so I definitely relate to the “old soul” ❤

[@Ruth1T0ne]

Dude , I love your channel 👍

[@onlychino]

I was born in 2005 and my uncle always tells me about growing up in the 80s. I’m always feeling jealous.

[@Imorajna]

Great content. It reminds me of the podcast. Which i miss a great deal

[@justinmathias2495]

I grew up in the 80s and 90s and time seemed to move a lot slower and less stressful

[@CHTHHA]

I grew up in the 90’s, but man, what I would give to go back and re-live those days as an adult… Life was so much simpler, and it seemed everything was better back then. TV (especially sitcoms), sports/pro wrestling, music, shopping at cool brick and mortar stores like Toys R Us, Suncoast, Sam Goody, WaldenBooks, etc. Just super thankful to have been able to experience those days, even as a kid.

[@looneybatemanscotch2579]

I was born in 2002 and grew up as a kid in the 10s in Australia, I road my bike around and hung out with some kids out in the streets kinda same as you would of. I'm sure it was the same for alot of kids back then. Not so much anymore I dont know

[@epiclegowarrior7416]

36 second after posting Im here!

[@elijahrw4102]

It's both sad and exciting to keep growing up each day

[@thijsjong]

I grew up watching 2 later 3 Dutch T.V. channels. And the aerial could also pick up 3 German T.V. channels. No internet. Just reading comics and books. We had a small car. Radio. A washing machine/dryer and an electric oven. Electric shaver and hairdryer. Fridge. Legos. And that was about it. Life was more simple then.

[@alexmartinez5859]

Born in ‘99, and since grown up as a “Zoomer” or whatever label is going to be foisted upon Gen Z. I’m also a history education major, with an affinity for the classic rock music of the 1950s to the early 90s, who loves hearing about people’s experiences during those times because the culture from decade to decade, even year to year, can change on a dime (see 2019 to 2020). Also got to hear those experiences with my Gen X parents’ stories about growing up in working class families during the 1970s and 80s, as well as my maternal grandparents lives in the late 1940s, 50s, and early 60s, so that’s always been fun.

[@rococoblue]

🤣born in 1990 and proud of it 🤣👍.

[@MendicantBias124]

I’m a 2001 baby but this is really cool to hear.

[@michio8752]

as someone who did not grow up in the 70s and 80s, I agree.

[@atimetraveler4910]

I would have to see some pictures of YOUNG E.R! You should do that some day!

[@Notmynamenotever]

Uncle E! I’ve been relying on your performances for sleep for so many years now I would like to get a tattoo to commemorate you but I would love it if you could decide what it should be. I don’t mind what it is as long as it comes from your brain. Let me know what you think and thank you for all of the years of comfort you’ve provided.

[@azHaloFan]

Interesting to hear about your ancestors from Europe

[@cnicoj]

I was not born in this era but interesting topic nonetheless Mr. Rift !

[@cypher6258]

I was fighting, but then this was listened to, they went away. They just disappeared, and so I listened and all of a sudden I’m a distinct person.

[@hikaruhoshina4204]

I was born in 95 but there are often moments where i think to myself that beeing born earlier would have been so cool. Experiencing all the advancements in technology in real time sounds so cool (even 95 till present has been pretty cool~). But then other times, life is just to comfortable these days to imagine living in the past~

[@MinorSpiffy]

It would be cruel to bring anyone else into this time of living honestly. I wouldn't want anyone else to experience todays living in such a confusing, pugnacious and complicated society now with a hot mix of vanity.

[@cjc.1498]

2001 baby but, those gas station walks with the homies while chalkin it up, chillin on the throne like power generator in my front yard, eating snacks and playing basketball. why the hell does it feel like that era has long disappeared

[@SUN_TAPE]

At the time that this was posted I was in Wilkes barre pa! Great timing I guess lol

[@radinnouri7495]

This is absolutely amazing how about you also try it again but in your different tones

[@propolis19a]

izdavanje i koriscenje drzavnih lokala i poslovnog prostora, izdavanje lokala u vlasnistvu zgrada u sklopu lopovluka kucnog saveta, naplata garaznog prostora i garazne sluzbe... malverzacije predsednika opstine koji je usko povezan sa predsednikom drzave itd itd

[@traceyisab]

It was the best time to grow up!

[@dextro979]

I find it so fascinating that is it considered 'special' that he didn't live in a single family home but in a terraced house when he grew up. Here in the Netherlands, 42% of housing are terraced houses and 36% are apartments. Goes to show the differences between Europe and the USA 😄

[@nicholasmurner7523]

Nice sweater my guy

[@GreenFogg]

Im only 26 but my brother is a decade younger and even just the differences in that time frame is so wierd. Yes i had a ps2 then a xbox 380 but now theres so much to keep him indoors (at one point he has 4 seperate new-ish gaming decices) and preoccupied he never really went out to play till he was 15 and by now its not really play so much as just walk around window shopping.

[@__soap__]

Hi ER, could you please make a video investigating 'Near Death Experiences' (NDEs)? Id also be interested to see your take/reaction to it and it would make for a relaxing video imo. All the best I'm a big fan

[@frankenfaq4706]

I live in Pittsburgh buddy, glad to know you're in the same state lolol

[@whyimmxne9100]

That’s pretty cool to know that my favorite asmrtist is from the same state as I.

[@rococoblue]

🤣 maybe he's stocking you 🤣👍.

[@Kurt_051]

I was born in 95 and in the early 2000s I found a CD that my brother had "Jerky Boys 2" Those peak cakes are hilarious to this day

[@Bamiyanbigasf]

I’m still shocked to find out my fav asmrist is from my state love from Pittsburgh

[@EricJae.]

Born in 92 raised in Chicago

[@gtboi2371]

Do you have a podcast? if no you should make one!

[@WaterDragonGames4]

Wait a second ER is in his 60's? Holy shit, that's cool!

[@teiloturner2760]

Lol no he isn't he's born in 1970s

[@ericvalverde5382]

hey rift i have been watching your videos for as long as I have been on youtube. I love hearing you talk about your life but unfortunately, I don't get any ASMR from soft-spoken. Is there any chance you could to a story video like this but whispered?

[@TheMorrochben]

as a Wilkes Barre native, nobody there knows how to say the name. Everyone says it different. Berry, Barr, Burreh. . .

[@MicahjHunter]

I say it like, Wilkes bear, as wb native asw

[@crimsonstudios680]

I’m from northwestern PA. Let’s go ER!

[@jurbagarga1410]

Yeah I played a game called "churchrat" when I was little in that game the seeker had to say the persons name who he found and then run to the pole to say he's spotted but if the runner got first he would free everyone from the jail

[@Matt-yk5pl]

Hello, where u get that super cozy sweater? U doing great content.

[@counselorkatieb]

In west of West Philadelphia born and raised

[@counselorkatieb]

Ephemeral Rift spent most of his days

[@counselorkatieb]

When a couple of guys they were up to no good, started kidnapping kids from the neighborhood

[@rococoblue]

🤣👍.

[@oldwearysoul9664]

i like to watch your videos 1) because your style is ASMR works for me and 2) i'm always wondering if you cut your hair or not again

[@MacaqueStinx]

Unrelated, a Walter white asmr roleplay would be sick

[@Kveni773]

I was telling my dad that there's this guy on KZbin who reminds me of him lol

[@niklaskirchler759]

I think I would have been happier growing up in the 80‘s

[@mstew23]

Bring back the comic book man!

[@AdamMerlin]

Some families definitely need their kids to work. Sometimes from spite. Sometimes because they actually need it.

[@rococoblue]

🤣 yes 👍.

[@brittonyoder265]

NEPA is pizza heaven too!

[@greedgod5827]

I wish I coulve grown up in the 80s especially it seemed like such a golden time from music to cars and even just other various forms of entertainment movies tv shows etc.

[@KnightSlasher]

It definitely was a different time where is street lights went on you knew it was time to go home, world wasn't as dangerous as it is now so parents allowed you to stay out later

[@EphemeralRift]

yes! forgot about the street lights coming on! haha

[@shannonbolton8462]

When I was a kid my parents didn't really care as long as we didn't go too far and I'm 28

[@spec5385]

Day 35 of asking ER to make a video where he tells inanimate objects just how truly he appreciates them.

[@rococoblue]

Read the title and instantly clicked 😎👍.