Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast

66:54

Commercial Jingles of the 80s and 90s: A Xennial Revisit

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Send us a text Does your favorite commercial jingle singer sound just like a cat? Do you find cinnamon gum romantic? If you've ever attempted fast-talking about little model cars, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Dani and Katie take a deep dive into the iconic commercials from our Xennial childhoods, exploring the catchy jingles, memorable catchphrases, and advertising campaigns that became cultural phenomena. This episode was made possible by the following sources: W...

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57:56

Dawson's Creek, S2 E15 & E16: Jack's Journey and...

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Send us a text When a teacher begins targeting Jack with homophobic harassment, Pacey discovers his moral compass and takes a stand against authority. The episodes capture the tension between small-town prejudice and emerging identity as Jack navigates the difficult process of coming out in the late 1990s. Did the writers of Dawson's Creek get this storyline right? Tune in for our take. Watch Season 2 of Dawson's Creek with us on Hulu. Leave us a glowing review wherever you listen to podcasts...

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46:54

Roller Rinks: Skating Back in Time

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Send us a text Did you ever celebrate any major milestone of your childhood, on wheels? Are you a skate or blade person? If you ever rocked and rolled to Ace of Base as a disco ball lit up the room, you might be a Xennial who went to roller, or skating, rinks as a kid. And we are too. Birthday parties, Friday night hangouts, and school field trips all revolved around these magical spaces of disco balls, arcade games, and questionable snack foods. Join us as we journey back to the roller...

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52:09

Disney Drama, Part 2: The Theme Parks

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Send us a text Do theme park animatronics freak you out? Have you ever stopped to think about the "underground" of the theme parks you frequent? If you ever wondered if that electronic pirate was truly watching you, you might be a Xennial who attended, or still frequents, the Disney Parks. Listen in as Katie revisits some Disney theme park lore, including stories from Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. And don't miss Part One, where we talk about scandalous Disney ...

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52:17

Dawson's Creek, S2 E13 & E14: Movie Sets and Poetry...

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Send us a text Listen in as we discuss our rewatch of Dawson's Creek Season 2 episode —"His Leading Lady" and "To Be or Not to Be". Both delve into mental health stigma, and sexual identity, through the lives of the Capeside kids. Join us as we rewatch Dawson's Creek, Season 2, on Hulu. What classic teen shows shaped your understanding of identity and relationships? Let us know in the comments for this episode. Leave us a glowing review wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with...

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40:22

Disney Drama, Part 1: VHS Tapes from the 1990s

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Send us a text Did you ever push pause on a childhood VHS tape trying to find hidden, scandalous Easter eggs? Do any of your Disney classic VHS covers give you a double take? If you remember searching a fictional African sky for SEX, you might be a Xennial who watched Disney Renaissance VHS tapes in their heyday. Listen in as Dani delves into the biggest Disney drama from VHS tape releases in the 1990s. There might even be one you haven't heard of before. And be sure to tune in fo...

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69:14

NeverEnding Story: A Xennial Rewatch (and First Watch)

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Send us a text Do you have a soft spot in your heart for flying dragons with puppy heads? Have you spent your life looking for a magical bookstore? If you ever wished you could be part of your favorite book, you might be a Xennial NeverEnding Story fan. And we are too. Join us as we discuss one of Dani's favorite childhood movies, and Katie's first watch of it. Dani brought along some facts about the movie, including some fun Easter eggs. Leave us a glowing review wherever you lis...

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22:08

Dawson's Creek S2, E12: Navigating Unchartered Waters

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Send us a text In this installment of Nostalgic or Problematic, Dawson and Pacey accompany their dads on a father-son fishing trip. Meanwhile, the ladies of Capeside come together (sort of) for an investigative journalism piece about the secret thoughts of teen girls, produced by Dawson's mom, Gayle. Watch Season 2 of Dawson's Creek with us on Hulu. And let us know what you think! Leave us a glowing review wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with Generation In-Between: A Xenn...

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28:21

Dawson's Creek, S2, E11: Sex, Lies and Handwritten Notes

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Send us a text We continue our rewatch of Dawson's Creek with Season 2, Episode 11, "Sex, She Wrote," where a mysterious note about sex falls into the wrong hands, launching resident troublemaker Abby on a mission to expose which couple crossed the intimacy threshold. Join us next time as we watch episodes 12 and 13, where things are about to get "heavy." We are rewatching Season 2 of Dawson's Creek on Hulu. Leave us a glowing review wherever you listen to podcasts, and conne...

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67:00

ShowBiz Pizza: Where a Xennial Can Be a Kid

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Send us a text Are rats and pizza synonymous in your mind? Did the jingle of gaming tokens in your plastic cup spike your childhood adrenaline? Did your favorite fictional chicken wear a wig? If you still remember the OG place that combined pizza, animatronic animals and gaming -- you might be a Xennial who went to ShowBiz Pizza in the 1980s. Join us as we embark on a nostalgic journey back to the pizza parlor-centric 1980s to revisit the delicious cultural touchstone that was Showbiz Pizza a...

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BONUS: 80s and 90s Soundtrack Sing-Along

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Send us a text Dani & Katie were so inspired by their conversation with guest Chris Utley that they stuck around the studio to sing some more of their favorite movie soundtrack bangers. This episode is being shared with everyone - but if you love bonus content like this, join us over on Patreon or as a paid Apple subscriber. Leave us a glowing review wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast at all the places below: Patreon TikTok ...

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69:28

Xennial Soundtrack Magic: 80s and 90s Movies with...

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Send us a text Does a certain music chord remind you of your childhood, seated in a dark movie theatre with popcorn and Milk Duds? Do certain songs still remind you of THAT scene in one of your favorite childhood movies? If your CD collection is full of soundtracks from the 80s and 90s, you might be a Xennial. Join us and special Gen X guest Chris Utley and we chat about some of the biggest movie soundtracks from the final two decades of the 20th century. Leave us a glowing review where...

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27:34

Care Bears, ET and Wayne's World: Xennial Trivia is Back

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Send us a text Can you remember the names of all of the Care Bears? Do you still have Lollapalooza FOMO? If your favorite ride at Universal Studios is STILL E.T. for nostalgic reasons, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Join us for a spring break edition of the games Like, Totally 80s and Hella 90s. How many answers will you get right? Leave us a glowing review wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast at all the places below: Patre...

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57:22

Dawson's Creek, S2 E9 & E10: The Election and...

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Send us a text Join us as we discuss our rewatch of Dawson's Creek Season 2, Episode 9 titled The Election and Episode 10, titled High-Risk Behavior. We're rewatching Dawson's Creek on Hulu (as of March 2025). Andie's dreams of becoming sophomore class president are shattered and Pacey defends her honor via the school's intercom system in Season 2, Episode 9 of Dawson's Creek. Then, in Episode 10, Jen tries to help Dawson be "more" of a teenager, while Joey paints Jack in the nude. I...

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54:21

Reading for Pizza: The Book It Legacy

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Send us a text Have you ever tracked your reading hours to collect a tasty reward when you met your goal? Did you proudly display your purple Book It pin on your jean jacket? If pizza is still your only motivation to read, you might be a Xennial who grew up chasing down personal pan pizzas in the Book It program. And we are too. For countless kids growing up in the 80s and 90s, Pizza Hut's reading incentive program transformed the sometimes daunting task of reading into an adventu...

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38:55

Dawson's Creek, S2 E8: The Reluctant Hero Drinks...

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Send us a text Join us as we discuss our rewatch of Dawson's Creek Season 2, Episode 8 titled The Reluctant Hero. We're rewatching Dawson's Creek on Hulu (as of March 2025). Dawson's comparison to Jimmy Stewart's righteous character in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" feels particularly on-the-nose as he reluctantly steps in to "save" Jen from her self-destructive spiral at yet another unsupervised kegger. Meanwhile, Pacey discovers his hidden talent for compassionate crisis management when h...

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61:10

The Face on the Milk Carton: A Xennial Re-Read

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Send us a text Did your amateur detective skills take shape around your breakfast table? Did a love of milk make you extra afraid of strangers as a kid? If you analyzed the young adult fiction book The Face on the Milk Carton as a school assignment, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Join Dani & Katie as they discuss the concept of "faces" on milk cartons in the 1980s, and how the book series based on that concept fares today. This episode was made possible by: The Face on the...

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56:31

Dawson's Creek, S2 E6 and E7: Dance Drama and...

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Send us a text Join us in our rewatch of Dawson's Creek as part of our Nostalgic or Problematic series. This week we talk about two episodes from Season 2. In Episode 6, love and friendship drama unfolds amidst the backdrop of Capeside's homecoming dance. Dawson grapples with his parents' divorce while his friends navigate their own emotional challenges. In Episode 7, Andi tries to rally a study session that gets derailed with a magazine quiz and drama at rich classmate Chris Wolfe's house.&n...

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101:17

Revisiting Legend: Unicorns, Darkness and 80's Vibes

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/02/24

Send us a text Did you meet Tom Cruise as a young forest lad, clad in a gold sequince dress? Could you save the universe from eternal darkness? If you learned the foundational lesson that unicorns should NEVER be touched early in life, you might be a Xennial, and a fan of the cult classic 1985 movie, Legend. And we are too. Join us with special return guest Jamila as we revisit Legend, including its quintessential 80s vibe, stunning makeup effects, and the captivating presence of unicorns. To...

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77:10

Arcade Cinema: The Wizard, a Rewatch

Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Send us a text Did you have aspirations of becoming a champion video gamers? Did a movie convince you (or your parents) to buy Super Mario Bros. 3? If you ever dreamed of hitting the road to California with a sibling, evading every adult along your path, you might be a Xennial fan of The Wizard. And we are too. Join us as we rewatch the 1989 classic "The Wizard" -- a movie all about adventure, independence and video games. Leave us a glowing review wherever you listen to podcasts,...

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