Untold Family Stories with Jimmy Bridges
EPISODE 26 / 05.28.2025
You’re cordially invited to Todd Bridges’ 60th birthday bash, and trust us, this party’s got stories. Todd’s big brother Jimmy Bridges takes us on a wild ride down memory lane — sharing never-before-heard stories, roasting and toasting Todd, and revealing what it was really like growing up with a superstar. It’s part birthday party, part comedy hour, and all kinds of fun.
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Show Notes
In this special 60th birthday episode, Todd and Bettijo are joined by Todd’s older brother Jimmy, for a nostalgic trip back to 1965, the year Todd was born. Bettijo sets the scene with fascinating facts about the pop culture, politics, and technology of the time — from the top songs and movies to the top car (the Chevy Impala) to significant historical events like the signing of the Voting Rights Act and the beginnings of Disney World.
Then Jimmy steals the show with outrageous stories from Todd’s childhood, revealing Todd’s mischievous nature, surprising fighting prowess, and the kind of ridiculous pranks only brothers could survive. From suspension notices and skipping school to their escapades with the eighties “wet look” hair and waterbeds, this episode is a blast from the past in the best possible way.
The brothers also dish on Todd’s rise to fame, awkward fan encounters, and even a few run-ins with the law — all served with a heavy dose of sibling side-eye, roasted memories, and enough laughs to make you wish you had a big brother like Jimmy… or maybe not.
EPISODE Highlights
- A 1965 Time Capsule: Bettijo reveals surprising facts from the year Todd was born, including the number one song (“Help Me Rhonda” by The Beach Boys) and movie (The Sound of Music). (1:15)
- Todd’s Childhood Shenanigans: Jimmy exposes Todd’s messy habits, secret stash of suspension notices and where Todd really went when he was supposed to be at school. (5:11)
- A Childhood Fighter: Jimmy recounts a hilarious story of Todd, as a young boy, single-handedly taking down two bullies who had jumped him. (7:14)
- The Wild World of 80s Fashion – Eyeliner and Tight Pants: Todd and Jimmy reminisce about the outlandish club attire of the 80s, including tight pants, eyeliner, and the iconic “wet look” hairstyle. (11:16)
- Waterbed Woes and Dangers: The brothers share their experiences with waterbeds, and question who thought waterbeds were a good idea, highlighting the potential hazards. (13:10)
- Beverly Hills Beatdown and Arrests: Todd tells a wild story about a fight with a group of guys in Beverly Hills, where the police surprisingly sided with him and his friends. (16:38)
- Identity Theft (Sibling Edition): Jimmy reveals Todd’s sneaky move of using Jimmy’s name to get out of a moving violation. (20:27)
- The Exorcist and Childhood Scares: Todd recounts the lasting nightmares he had after his brothers and cousin took him to see The Exorcist at just seven years old. (23:49)
- The “Bigger” Money Trick: Older siblings Jimmy and Bettijo admit to tricking their younger siblings into trading dimes for nickels by claiming the nickel was “bigger.” (24:30)
- ToddFlix: This week Todd shares his favorite childhood TV shows Little Rascals and Sanford & Son. (32:39)
- Cake Time: Join us to sing Happy Birthday to Todd! (36:00)
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Listen to Learn
- Discover surprising facts about the year Todd Bridges was born.
- Hear hilarious and untold stories from Todd’s childhood.
- Find out what kind of trouble Todd and Jimmy got into growing up.
- Learn about the fashion and trends of the 80s, including some questionable choices!
Don’t miss this birthday bash full of laughs, throwbacks, and sibling chaos. Hit play and party like it’s 1965!
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