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Latest Episodes
Join us* for all the giggles and indifference inspired by the Gen X pop culture that raised us.
*Zima not included.
Now this is a Patreon all about how Will Smith became an actor and 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' made us cry.
You are cordially invited to revisit the greatest romance in the history of American daytime television … that all began with a sexual assault. Of course, I’m talking about Luke and Laura’s wedding from General Hospital.
WHODUNNIT? Let's investigate the ultimate cliffhanger that had everyone asking "Who Shot J.R.?" Of course, I'm talking about Season 3, Episode 25 of Dallas titled “A House Divided”.
Swim deep into the episode ranked #15 on TV Guide’s list of 100 Greatest Episodes of All-Time as I dive into Season 1, Episode 2 of The Cosby Show, titled “Goodbye, Mr. Fish”.
From secret stashes, yelly households, Jell-O Pudding Pops, and very loud thoughts, to beers at bars on weeknights, breaking internal organs, and coming into work late only to leave early, we toke on Roseanne's screwed-up version of a very special episode.
From cute girls sitting on kitchen counters, Pacey's undeniable charm, and the ease of sharing secrets with a dying woman, to Dawson's shrine of a bedroom, soulmate labels, and proper ladder safety, we redefine was it means to grow up — but not necessarily grow old — together.
Misunderstood for decades as the patron saint of “crazy” ex-girlfriends everywhere, I deconstruct Dr. Kimberly Shaw's righteous quest for revenge.
"Alrighty!" Let's kick off this month of love by reminding you that Carrie Bradshaw is the actual worst.
I'm gonna party like it's 1999 by revisiting Monica and Ross's magical millennial moment on Season 6, Episode 10 of Friends, titled "The One with the Routine".
On this very special super-sized episode, TikTok's famous Divorce Coach for Moms Jessica Ashley joins me to discuss the most controversial television episodes of the 1970’s. Patrons, I’m talking about Season 1, Episodes 9 and 10 of Maude, titled “Maude’s Dilemma - parts 1 & 2”.
Would you like to swing on a star? Carry moonbeams home in a jar? Of course you would, which is why I'm dissecting Season 1, Episode 1 of ‘Out of This World’, the bizarro fantasy sitcom about a half-human, half-alien teenage girl who could freeze time.
Just for funsies, let's revisit a pre-megastar Tom Hanks in his dramatic role of a lifetime as Uncle Ned in Season 2, Episode 14 of Family Ties, titled “Say Uncle” (aka “That Time Tom Hanks Drank Vanilla Extract”).
Because Alexa and Siri have all but taken over, I'm on Patreon to reprogram your memory of Small Wonder, the WTF show about an engineer dad that creates a girl child robot to live with his family because why the hell not.
From pro level period management, maternal abandonment, and being embarrassed to buy personal care items, to hats as a trigger, dressing like a granny, and thriving in menopause, we chat all about needing our moms, becoming women, and the importance of doing your best with what you've got.
My teenage son joins me to get animated about animatronics as we break down Season 3, Episode 15 of Dinosaurs (yes, DINOSAURS) titled "Steroids to Heaven".
"Don't waste another minute on your cryyyyyyin'" as we break down the drinking, driving, and unexpected death in Season 4, Episode 20 of Growing Pains, titled "Second Chance" (aka "The One Where Chandler Bing Dies").
Hop in the backseat and buckle up, because we’re taking you on an epic road trip adventure to the GenX capital of the world — SEATTLE!
We’re here to warm your cold, cold hearts as we revisit 1992's romcom comfort classic The Cutting Edge, a film about ice princesses, Pamchenkos, and of course, toe picks!
We’re taking you somewhere over the rainbow into the bowels of the Emerald City to revisit a fever dream from our youth as we hitch a ride on the gump to join Dorothy and her misfit pals in Return to Oz, the dark fantasy adventure responsible for our collective childhood trauma.
Join me as I break down a very special two-part episode of Roseanne that's considered among the series’ most essential. I’m talking about Season 5, Episode 13 “Crime and Punishment” and Episode 14 “War and Peace” (aka “Jackie is a Victim of Domestic Violence”.)
Don't go mistaking paradise for a pair of long legs, and don't go thinking there was ever a better Gen X love triangle than ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’.
If you’ve ever pondered the sometimes fuzzy line between love vs. sacrifice … or helping vs. enabling … or beloved children’s classic vs. entitled child’s manifesto, then this episode is for you.
Grab a spoon and join me as we savor the critically acclaimed, heavily quoted, and much-beloved Seinfeld classic, "The Soup Nazi" (aka "No Soup for You!").
As a nod to the “teenage dirtbag” trend, we’re kicking it back to the good hair and bad attitude of our quintessential ‘90s queen, Alicia Silverstone and her epic Aerosmith video trilogy. From “Cryin’” to “Amazing” to “Crazy”, we dive deep into the music videos that inspired us to kick ass, love hard, and live free — all while looking sexy as hell.
Cate, my childhood best friend and your favorite GenX cohost is here to rock your world as we to break down the sex, single life, and Seattle sound of 1992’s GenX classic, Singles.
Whether you're Team Lauren or Team Heidi, The Hills’ "You KNOW What You Did!" still lives rent-free in your head (and you know it).
*Zima not included.
Remember that time Dylan McKay almost lived happily ever after? OF COURSE YOU DO.