PODCAST

Desperately Seeking the "80s: NY Edition

Jessica Jones and Meg MacCary

Revisit the crime and culture of NYC in the "80s with BFF Gen-Xers Jessica and Meg.

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39:15

The Queen of Mean + SILENCE = DEATH

Desperately Seeking the "80s: NY Edition ·

2022/04/05

Meg tells how Leona Helmsley went from The Palace to Danbury Prison. Jessica discusses how the AIDS crises gave rise to a new brand of gay activism, from FRANKIE SAY RELAX to ACT UP.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

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43:55

Terror on the 2 Train + Virgins Gone Wild

Desperately Seeking the "80s: NY Edition ·

2022/03/27

Meg takes us down into the subway when Bernie Goetz encountered four Bronx teenagers. Jessica invites us to a film festival of teen sexploitation flicks.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

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44:59

A Model Tenant + Bright Lights, Big Book Deal

Desperately Seeking the "80s: NY Edition ·

2022/03/22

Meg tells the story of Marla Hanson and The Landlord From Hell. Jessica checks in with NYC's literary Brat Pack: Tama, Jay, and Bret.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

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41:53

Where's Kathie? + Preps, Preps for Sale!

Desperately Seeking the "80s: NY Edition ·

2022/03/15

Meg looks at the NYPD's indifference to Kathie Durst's disappearance. Jessica consults The Preppy Handbook to understand '80s style.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

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38:31

Lisa's House of Horrors + The Bar that Jack Built

Desperately Seeking the "80s: NY Edition ·

2022/03/06

Meg tells the harrowing story of Lisa Steinberg's short life. Jessica takes a stroll through Yorkville ending up at Dorrian's Red Hand.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

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44:51

A Tragedy in Brooklyn + Crimes Against Hair

Desperately Seeking the "80s: NY Edition ·

2022/02/23

Meg recounts the tragic events of the evening Yusuf Hawkins went to Bensonhurst. Jessica discusses Astor Place Hairstylists, Alphabet City, and Tenax hair gel.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

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40:01

Clubland + The Minnesota Strip

Desperately Seeking the "80s: NY Edition ·

2022/02/23

Meg tells Jessica about The Torso Killer of Times Square and Jessica recounts the good ol' club days. Don't lose your head on the Minnesota Strip... and keep your wig on in Clubland.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

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40:05

The Good Time Gal + Porno Pioneers

Desperately Seeking the "80s: NY Edition ·

2022/02/21

Meg tells the story of Connie Crispell, who came to NYC determined to lead the glamorous life. Jessica reveals everything she knows about sex came from Channel J. Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

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