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Chat & Bother

Don and Eva Wilson

Ready to start all the best conversations? Start right here with us on Chat & Bother. Are you tired of no one responding to your Tweets, Facebook posts, WhatsApp, or group chat messages? Do you start your day by chatting with friends on social media or checking the group chat for a great discussion? Eva does. Every morning she wakes up her husband Don (much too early for his liking) with pop culture, internet drama, nostalgia, and what"s new, next, and "nah." Each week on Chat & Bother, Black,

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16:27

Thirteen CDs for a Penny? Was Gen X the MOST...

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2025/04/13

Thirteen tapes for a penny from Columbia House? Win a million dollars if you order some magazines from Publisher's Clearing House? PART of a complete breakfast? Learning to break dance from Alfonso Ribero's BOOK? In the 80's they really went all in on getting our attention—and our allowance money. Gen X grew up in an advertising wonderland, where every cartoon had a toy line, every cereal had a mascot, and everything we saw on TV was a commercial in disguise. In this episode, Don and Eva

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15:48

Q&A Sunday - Which Black Movies from the 80s and 90s...

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2025/02/23

For this special Q&A Sunday during Black History Month, we’re discussing the unforgettable Black movies that shaped our childhoods and helped define a generation. From classics like Coming to America, Friday, and House Party, to deeper stories like Boyz n the Hood and School Daze, we’re celebrating the creativity, humor, love, and realness that Black filmmakers and actors brought to the screen. Watch on YouTube We’re answering your questions about: Our favorite Black movies from the

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34:55

Q&A Sunday - Black History Month Gen X Culture Edition

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2025/02/16

This Black History Month, let's take it back to the Gen X era! In this special Q&A Sunday episode, Don and Eva answer questions about the impact of Black culture from the ‘70s through the early 2000s. From the music that shaped a generation to the TV shows, movies, and historical moments that defined our time, they're bringing nostalgia and knowledge. Which Black Gen X icons had the biggest influence? What cultural shifts changed the game? We’ve got the answers—and maybe a few debates along the

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24:05

Q&A SUNDAY - What are the Keys to a Successful Marriage?

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2025/01/27

This Q&A Sunday, we’re talking about what it takes to have a successful marriage! From communication and trust to navigating challenges together, we’re sharing our thoughts on making relationships last. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to join the conversation every Sunday! You can also check out our Q&A Sunday playlist on YouTube to see all the questions we’ve answered so far. Drop your thoughts in the comments on Facebook, Spotify, or This Q&A Sunday, we’re talking about what it takes to

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18:33

Gen X Anxiety EXPLAINED: Are Baby Boomers Responsible?

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2025/01/20

Did Baby Boomers create the perfect storm for Gen X anxiety? Or did they accidentally raise the most resilient (and hilariously unbothered) generation ever? In this episode, Eva and Don break down the chaos of growing up Gen X—where every game, playground, and news report felt like the apocalypse was just around the corner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPL5EaqZeyc Watch on YouTube In this episode: The nerve-wracking games like Operation and the Pop-Up Tic Tac Toe game that

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13:44

Should you break up with an otherwise perfect guy...

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2025/01/13

This week, we need you to tell us - Is she the a-hole? Here's the dilema. "I’m a 49-year-old woman dating a great 52-year-old man, but he has a massive figurine collection that I can’t see myself living with. Would I be the a-hole for ending the relationship over this?" Read the full story here - https://chatandbother.com/w/aita-for-thinking-a-grown-man-shouldnt-have-this-many-toys/ Watch on YouTube! Get GIFs from this episode Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother

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29:02

Which 80s Toys Were Every Gen X Kid’s Dream?

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2025/01/06

Did you ever dream of cruising the neighborhood on a Big Wheel, baking tiny cakes in an Easy-Bake Oven, or ruling over the ultimate Barbie Dream House? In this episode of Chat and Bother, Don and Eva take a nostalgic trip back to the 80s, reminiscing about the toys they desperately wanted as Gen X kids—some they got, some they didn’t, and some that still haunt them to this day. Watch on YouTube (with bonus videos!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJu2_SFBEFQ From Tonka Trucks to

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15:33

AITA: Affair Baby Gets Tuition, Our Child Gets Nothing

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2024/12/29

This week, Don and Eva tackle a heated AITA post that’s sparking plenty of opinions. A mother is thinking about taking her ex-husband to court to help pay for their child’s private school tuition after discovering he’s planning to pay tuition at the same school for his other child with his current wife. The twist? The ex might not be able to afford both, and tensions are running high as questions of fairness, finances, and parental responsibility come into play. Don and Eva break down the

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16:22

Why Can't I Wear a Bonnet to the Airport?!

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2024/12/23

In this episode, Don and Eva respond to comedian Steve Brown’s viral reel from the Smitty and Dee Podcast, where he goes off about people wearing pajamas, bonnets, and carrying pillows in the airport—and young guys rocking skinny jeans. Steve says it’s a no-go. Don and Eva? Not so fast. Watch as they unpack the cultural judgment and why comfort and personal style shouldn’t be up for debate. Is this just comedy—or is there a deeper message underneath the laughs? Who made Steve (or anyone)

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14:40

CLOSE THE DOORS! Was Marvin Sapp Out of Line Or on...

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2024/12/16

In this episode of Chat and Bother, Eva and Don discuss that time when gospel legend Marvin Sapp made headlines for telling ushers to lock the church doors until everyone gave $20. Was it bold faith or financial pressure? A holy hustle or just poor judgment? Don and Eva tell us their thoughts with their signature spin. Let's talk about the blurred lines between offering and obligation, shall we? This one is for the church kids, the ushers, the tithers, and everybody who’s ever side-eyed a second

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15:47

AITA: Should He Tell His Friend That His Wife Is on a...

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2024/12/09

What would you do if you saw your friend’s spouse on a dating app? In this episode, Eva and Don react to a viral AITA post where a recently divorced man spots his close friend’s wife on a dating profile. Should he tell his friend and risk drama, or stay silent and let it play out? Let's talk about friendship, loyalty, and the messy reality of secrets in relationships. Would YOU speak up or stay out of it? Watch on YouTube Get GIFs from this episode Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother

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21:37

How Did Your High School Coaches Impact Your...

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2024/09/16

In this episode of Chat and Bother, Don and Eva discuss the lasting influence of high school coaches and the powerful impact they have on shaping our character and future. Whether you were an athlete, mathlete, academic decathlete, debater, mock trial member, or watched it all from the sidelines, coaches often play a pivotal role in our development—far beyond the field, court, or stage. Join us as we share personal stories, discuss life lessons learned through discipline, teamwork, and

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21:41

Part 2: Sending Gen Z to College - What Has Changed?

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2024/09/03

In this episode of Chat and Bother, Don and Eva discuss their recent experience of moving kids into their college dorms and how it’s changed over the years. They’ll compare the practical, no-frills dorm decorating of the 90s—milk crates and posters, anyone?—to the carefully coordinated, Pinterest-inspired setups of today - powered by parents. We’ll also examine the shift in parenting styles, discussing how Gen X parents are much more involved in their kids’ college lives compared to the

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17:07

Part 1: How Has the College Move-In Experience...

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2024/08/26

In this episode of Chat and Bother, Don and Eva discuss the evolution of college move-in day and how it has drastically changed from Generation X to Generation Y. From the days of landlines and Mapquest to the era of iPhones and Life360, we explore the key differences in how each generation tackled the big move and letting go. Were dorm setups, parental involvement, and the emotional rollercoaster the same for both generations? Join us as we compare stories and consider how cultural and

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18:31

Sportsball! How Did We Not Know About the Strike Team...

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2024/08/26

What do you do when your spouse wakes you up and asks you to install the ESPN app on her iPad? You install it - no questions asked. Unless you don't want to watch a documentary at 5 am and discuss it. Then you ask as many questions as possible. On the episode, Don and Eva discuss the 30 for 30 Shorts documentary "Strike Team." As strategists by trade, they break down some of the possible holes in the US Marshall's plan to scam fugitives in bulk, and marvel at the genius behind the sting operation

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20:31

How Do You Process Your Own Mortality When a Celeb...

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2024/07/15

Richard Simmons, Shannen Doherty, Dr. Ruth Westheimer... and more celebrities from our youth passed away in the last few days. What does that say about us? Are we not long for this world? In this episode, Don and Eva discuss how they feel when a beloved or at least well-known celebrity from their formative years passes away. From the nostalgia of childhood memories to the sobering reality of their own mortality, they discuss how these moments can profoundly impact us - or not. Why does the loss of

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11:55

BONUS EPISODE: Live from Lafayette Square in New...

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2024/07/04

Don and Eva are live in New Orleans! In this episode, Don and Eva discuss the food they have had in New Orleans and debate the merits of having dessert for breakfast. They are in New Orleans to compete in the Essence Film Festival Podcast Competition. They were first named finalists, and then an official selection, meaning that they will present the show at a screening at Essence Fest. This episode was recorded in Lafayette Square, and is unedited *gasp* for your listening... pleasure? Enjoy!

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18:56

What Was Your First Job as a Teenager?

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2024/06/17

What was your first job? Do you do anything remotely related to that job today? In this episode, Don and Eva share intimate details from their first jobs. From working in the family businesses to working at nightclubs, these two have had some really interesting places of employment. Have you? Can you top the jobs that Don and Eva had as teens? Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother Facebook Page - @chatandbother YouTube - @chatandbother Twitter - @chatandbother TikTok -

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17:37

"I wanna be a white girl!" What Do You Do When Your...

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2024/06/10

So your daughter wants to be a white girl, but she is unmelanated. Your son wants to be a rapper, but you don't see that as a viable career path. What do you do? On this episode, Don and Eva discuss the right and wrong ways to support your child's endeavors when you don't agree with their... ahem... uh... Validity? Viability? Sensibility? Yeah. One of those. WWTHD (What would Tom Hanks Do?) Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother Facebook Page - @chatandbother YouTube -

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17:03

BIG FUN WITH THE WRETCHED! What did you do to have...

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2024/06/03

Remember that episode of the C*sby Show when Vanessa ran off with her friends to have "big fun" at the Wretched concert in Baltimore and got into all sorts of trouble? What did you do to have fun when you were a teenager? We promise we won't tell. In this episode, Eva and Don talk about their teen years in Delaware and South Carolina, and what they did to have a good time. Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother Facebook Page - @chatandbother YouTube - @chatandbother Twitter -

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