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Heather Jolley and Nicole Barr

Join Heather and Nicole as we discuss all things Gen-X with personal nostalgia, current events, and an advocacy for the rights of all humans. From music to movies to television and so much more, revisit the generational trauma we all experienced as we talk about it all. Take a break from today and travel back to the long hot summer days of the 80s and 90s. Come on slackers, fuck around and find out with us!

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81:47

Get Your #2 Pencils Ready

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2025/08/22

Step into the weird and wonderful world of Gen X nostalgia as Nicole and Heather take you on a journey that begins at the Philadelphia Oddities and Curiosities Expo and transforms into a heartfelt exploration of the school supplies that shaped our youth. The adventure kicks off with Heather in her element among taxidermy, preserved specimens, and macabre collectibles, while Nicole good-naturedly tags along. Between the mice dressed as ballerinas and a coveted $350 diaphanized octopus, Heathe...

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83:06

I Do Not Like This Grown-Up Scam, I Do Not Like It...

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2025/08/15

On the 65th anniversary of "Green Eggs and Ham," we unpack the complicated legacy of Dr. Seuss with both nostalgia and critical awareness. Did you know this beloved classic was written on a $50 bet using only 50 unique words? Or that Dr. Seuss invented the term "nerd"? Our conversation explores why six Dr. Seuss books were removed from publication in 2021, sparking passionate debate about how we should handle problematic content from our cultural past. Is erasing history the answer, or...

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72:45

What's Cookin Good Lookin

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2025/08/08

From Julia Child's kitchen to Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen, cooking shows have transformed dramatically over the decades. What started as humble instructional programming has evolved into a multi-billion dollar entertainment empire that has fundamentally changed how we think about, talk about, and consume food. In this episode, we trace the fascinating evolution of food television from its educational public broadcasting roots in the 1960s through its commercial explosion in the 1990s. We ...

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68:55

The Running Kindergarten Governator

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2025/08/01

From Arnold Schwarzenegger's remarkable journey to the loss of beloved Gen X icons, this episode takes you through a nostalgic rollercoaster ride that perfectly captures our generation's unique perspective. Arnold's story is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Austria to an alcoholic father who favored his brother, young Arnold turned to bodybuilding as an escape. When his parents discovered his walls covered with male bodybuilder posters rather than typical teenage heartthrobs, they ass...

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91:05

Hearts of Glass, Malls and Memories, A Chat with Pat...

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2025/07/25

What happens when three mall misfits find each other amid the neon glow and synthesizer soundtracks of 1988? That's the question at the heart of our conversation with author Pat Green, whose novel "Hearts of Glass: Living in the Real World" captures both the nostalgia and the complicated reality of growing up Gen X. Pat reveals how the book originated from a series of blog posts about influential women in Gen X culture, evolving into a story of found family and survival. Through his characte...

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73:40

We'll Be Right Back, After These Messages

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2025/07/18

Remember the eerie Parkey butter dish whispering "butter" to lonely homemakers? The Kool-Aid Man violently crashing through walls? Or that problematic Calgon "Ancient Chinese Secret" commercial that has lived rent-free in our brains for decades? These aren't just random memories—they're powerful marketing campaigns that embedded themselves permanently in the collective Gen X consciousness. In this nostalgia-packed episode, we explore the surprising staying power of commercial jingles and TV ...

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70:05

We're Gonna Need A Bigger Podcast

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2025/07/11

Two lifelong movie fans peel back the layers of cinematic history to reveal the chaotic, problem-plagued production that unexpectedly created one of the most influential films of all time. What began as a seemingly straightforward adaptation of Peter Benchley's novel about a man-eating shark became a masterclass in filmmaking innovation when everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. The mechanical shark—famously nicknamed "Bruce" after Spielberg's lawyer—refused to cooperate, sinking, ma...

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61:08

Now That's What I Call Heartache

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2025/07/04

Heartbreak never sounded so good. Join us as we journey through the defining breakup anthems of the 80s and 90s that still make us feel all the feelings decades later. We're unpacking the surprising truth behind The Police's "Every Breath You Take" (hint: it's definitely not a love song), the cinematic power of OMD's "If You Leave" from Pretty in Pink, and the vocal masterpiece that is Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You." Each track comes with stories – both from music histor...

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67:23

Bite Club; Lend Me Your Ear

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2025/06/27

Boxing history changed forever on June 28, 1997, when Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear during their heavyweight championship rematch. That shocking moment serves as the centerpiece of this deep dive into one of sports' most fascinating rivalries. We journey through Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield's remarkable career path - from his humble beginnings as a boxing-obsessed 7-year-old in Atlanta to becoming the only four-time heavyweight champion in boxing history. His disciplined approa...

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52:22

The Nutty Telethon

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2025/06/20

Remember those late nights when you'd stumble into the living room and find your mom watching Jerry Lewis on TV, his bow tie undone, sweat beading on his forehead as he urged America to donate just a little more? For Gen X kids, the annual Labor Day Telethon wasn't just a charity event—it was a cultural phenomenon that marked summer's end with celebrity appearances, tearful stories, and that magical tote board clicking toward another million dollars. In this nostalgic deep dive, we explore h...

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81:23

Sounds Gay, We're In

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2025/06/13

The long, hard-fought road to LGBTQ+ equality stretches back centuries, but few generations have witnessed the seismic shifts that Gen X has. From criminalizing same-sex relationships to nationwide marriage equality, our generation watched society's attitudes transform dramatically during our lifetime. Many argue that gayness is some new "trend," but the facts tell a different story. With over 1,500 animal species exhibiting same-sex behavior in nature, from penguin pair-bonding to elephant ...

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67:26

Hot Lips And Heartbreak

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2025/06/06

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66:14

If You Chill It, They Will Come

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2025/05/30

Summer blockbusters wouldn't exist without air conditioning. That's right—before Willis Carrier installed the first theater cooling system in 1925, studios avoided summer releases entirely, considering the season a financial dead zone. Fast forward to 1975, when a mechanical shark and a young director named Spielberg changed everything. In this nostalgia-packed episode, we trace the surprising evolution of the summer blockbuster from its unexpected origins (the term "blockbuster" actually co...

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82:05

Red Rum And Coke

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2025/05/23

Grab your axes and prepare to journey into the Overlook Hotel as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick's divisive masterpiece, "The Shining." What makes this psychological horror film continue to haunt viewers nearly half a century later? Why did Stephen King despise what Kubrick did to his novel? And what happened to the little boy who played Danny? We explore the film's troubled production history, including Shelley Duvall's traumatic experience under Kubrick's demanding dir...

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75:18

Harry Vs The Volcano

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2025/05/16

The catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, stands as one of nature's most dramatic displays of power – and one of humanity's most compelling stories of warning signs ignored. From the moment the first earthquakes rumbled beneath the symmetrical peak in March 1980, scientists knew something unprecedented was brewing. Over two months, they tracked hundreds of tremors, witnessed the mountain's north face bulge outward at an alarming rate, and desperately tried to convince re...

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87:29

Vietnam, Not Just Your Parents War

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2025/05/09

The shadow of Vietnam falls across Generation X in ways many of us have never fully recognized. Though most weren't born until the conflict's final years, the war's aftermath shaped our childhood experiences through our parents' unspoken traumas, societal divisions, and cultural responses. In this raw, sometimes darkly humorous episode, we navigate the complex timeline of Vietnam from 1954 to 1975, piecing together how decisions made by Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon escalated American involvem...

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89:02

Living The Dragon's Dream

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2025/05/02

Step into the passenger seat of "Dragon's Dream," a 1971 GMC C10 van with shag carpet floors, fur-lined walls, and a mythical dragon painted boldly on its side. This isn't a modern #VanLife Instagram post—it's Heather's actual childhood, cruising the East Coast highways with her parents and dog as part of the "Midnight Riders" van club in the 1970s. Before tiny house mobile luxury was a trend, there was the raw, authentic van movement of the 70s—a true counterculture response to conventional...

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65:14

New Pope, Who Dis?

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2025/04/25

When Pope Francis passed away this week, we knew we had to explore the fascinating world behind papal succession and the upcoming conclave. What started as a straightforward look at Catholic leadership quickly turned into a riveting deep dive into centuries-old traditions mixed with modern global politics. Did you know there have been five popes during the Gen X lifetime? From Paul VI guiding the church through modernization to John Paul I's brief 33-day papacy (the "Smiling Pope"), to the b...

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66:10

Move Over Rose

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2025/04/18

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60:19

Iceman and a Gunslinger

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2025/04/11

The passing of Val Kilmer has hit Gen X particularly hard, and in this raw, honest conversation, we explore why. When celebrities from our formative years begin to leave us, it forces us to confront our own mortality in ways we never expected. We dive deep into Kilmer's remarkable career trajectory from his breakout role as Iceman in Top Gun to his transformation into Jim Morrison for The Doors, and his stint as the caped crusader in Batman Forever. Beyond the filmography, we unpack his colo...

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