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This very special ON REPEAT episode has Lori unsupervised with author Whit Honea to talk about the good, the bad, and the junk food of that latchkey kid life of the '70s and '80s. Whit and Lori dive deep into the research findings of the latchkey phenomenon and share their home alone mishaps and unexpected gifts. They also credit Whit as the accidental inventor of foam parties, chat breaking and entering as a way of after school life, and detail the very real dangers of flipping the bird. Get to know Whit Honea: Whit is the author of The Parents’ Phrase Book and producer at Limey Yank Productions. He was deemed “the activist dad” by UpWorthy and one of the “funniest dads on Twitter” by Mashable. He’s also a loving husband and father, and all-around likable fella. Purchase The Parents' Phrase Book The Honea Express @whithonea on Twitter @whithonea on Instagram Whit Honea on Facebook K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com 

If you’re looking for romance, you’ve come to the right place! We spread the love ON REPEAT with Season 1's recap of 1993’s romantic comedy blockbuster Sleepless in Seattle starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Romantics and cynics unite as we talk love at first sight, believing in signs, marriage over 40, broken engagement rings, internet stalking, and of course, tiramisu. K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

We honor British badass new wave duo, the Eurythmics in this ON REPEAT Season 1 episode dedicated to their sophomore triumph 1983’s Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This). In addition to recounting the childhood trauma of this iconic music video, we celebrate the sheer genius of the album itself, but not before chatting about staying friends with exes, getting a seat at the table, cows in conference rooms, and how totally gross eyeballs are. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Official Video) Eurythmics - Love Is a Stranger (Official Video) K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER: As a matter of public health and safety, we strongly believe in the importance of trusted, accessible alcohol and drug education and resources for everyone. The Untitled GenX Podcast does not condone the use of illegal substances and would like to remind you party people to enjoy the legal stuffs responsibly. On this very special ON REPEAT Season 1 episode, Cate and I tackle the weird, wishful-thinking anti-drug PSAs of the 1980s. From "your brain on drugs" to “I learned it by watching you”, we have a lot to say about the oversimplified "Just Say No" movement. We chat about drugs in suburbia, uncovering a parent's stash, "moral failures," experimentation, and one very serious Pee-wee Herman. Pee-Wee Herman: 'Crack Isn't Cool' 'I Learned It by Watching You' 'This is Your Brain on Drugs' 1987 'This is Your Brain on Heroin' 1997 Corey Feldman Anti-Drug PSA Narcotics Task Force NYC Housing Authority Anti-Drug PSA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 'Drug Dealers Are Dorks' K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains discussions surrounding the use of cannabis and cannabis-related products. The Untitled GenX Podcast would like to remind listeners to enjoy the legal stuffs responsibility. As if I'd leave this episode off repeat! I'm totally buggin’ in the best possible way to welcome my friend, flatlay specialist and cannabis champion Amber Dorsey to gossip and gush all over 1995’s stylish high school satire, Clueless!  We keep it real as we discuss teenaging '90s style, Thomas Guides, personal makeovers, negotiating grades, speaking up, clothing as characters, and of course, shopping to clear your head. Get to know Amber Dorsey: Amber is a writer, photographer, digital strategist and creative content director. She is the owner of Elevated Flatlays, a creative company that specializes in compelling, unique and captivating high quality brand content within the wellness, lifestyle, and beauty categories for both cannabis and ancillary brands. She is also an active champion of the cannabis industry, committed to normalizing its use among women and mothers, while working to erase the stigmas attached to it. @fromcarpools2cocktails on Instagram @carpools2cannamom on Instagram @elevatedflatlay on Instagram Elevated Flatlays Amber Dorsey on the web K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

In celebration of Season 2's most popular episode, I'm thrilled to welcome writer, rock star, and lifelong Springsteen fan Serge Bielanko ON REPEAT to gush all over the heavy grace and poetry of Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 triumph, Born In the U.S.A. Serge recounts his time on stage and in the recording studio with Springsteen as both a man and a mentor. He also get candid about the many ways Springsteen's legendary music continues to inspire him as an artist, writer, and cool rockin' daddy in the USA. Join us as we chat lyrics, deeper meanings, music videos, true fandom, and the longstanding legacy of the man behind this beloved album. Get to know Serge Bielanko: Thunder Pie: Throat Punch Essays by Serge Bielanko More incredible essays by Serge Bielanko "The Walkin' Talkin' American Mongoose Blues" by Serge Bielanko Follow Serge Bielanko on Instagram @bielanko -- Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A. (Official Video) Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In the Dark (Official Video) Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark rehearsals Bruce Springsteen - I'm On Fire (Official Video) Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days (Official Video) K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

On this very special ON REPEAT episode from Season 2, Cate and I are coming to you from our very own slumber party in mismatched jammies and cocktails in hand to discuss — you guessed it — slumber parties! Live from sunny Palm Springs, we recount the best (and worst) slumber party experiences of our young lives, admit to some pretty questionable sleepover behavior, and play a game of "Truth or Truth" you won't want to miss! Slumber Parties as Rites of Passage by Alina Mansfield, University of Oregon 89 Best Truth or Dare Questions and Dares K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

In the spirit of Maverick and all things Tom Cruise, this ON REPEAT episode will take you back to the danger zone of Season 1 when Cate and I thought a round of cocktails and dreams might warm our collective spirits. Pull up a bar stool as we drink up 1988’s blockbuster film, Cocktail starring Tom Cruise, Elisabeth Shue, Bryan Brown, and Kelly Lynch. Sip and stay for the convo involving vacation romances, pretty criers, sex on the beach, rooting for the wrong person, surprise twins, and water as the ultimate cure-all. K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

Because free is fun, I'm offering you a sneak peak of The Untitled GenX Podcast's Patreon! If you're into it, I invite you subscribe at Patreon.com/TheUntitledGenXPodcast. For $5 or more per month, you'll unlock access to exclusive episodes like this one and nab yourself an official sticker. Plus, you can feel really good about helping to support the pod! My childhood bestie and Season 1 co-host Cate joins me to deconstruct the disappointment of how My So-Called Life ended.  Yes, we’re talking about the series finale, Season 1, Episode 19 titled "In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" (aka "How My So-Called Life Left Us Hanging") (aka "My So-Called Life Wasn’t Supposed to End this Way").   In between our recurring dreams, love of all things flannel and Catalano, Cate's parallel Angela journey, our friendship snag in high school, and even a surprise spoiler alert of "Our Town", we attempt to break down that last look between Angela and Brian in an effort to finally lay the season ending that became a series ending that became the ultimate GenX question mark — to rest.   To support this podcast and gain exclusive access to bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/TheUntitledGenXPodcast   K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

Although we've come to the end of Season 3, I just can't let you go without a proper farewell that includes a look back at the amazing guests and pop culture this season gave us!  From thank yous, real talk, and that time my teenage son almost burned the house down while I was recording, to my sincere apology, your feedback, and answers to this season's infamous lightning round questions, I share it all with deep appreciation for your support. Revisit Season 3's remarkable guests: Cate: Beaches (1988) David Vienna: Nirvana - Nevermind (1991) Jill Smokler: Dirty Dancing (1987) Kenny Stach: The Outsiders (1983) Ann Imig: Annie (1982) Pat: Dead Poets Society (1989) Jessica Ashley: The Parent Trap (1998) Jess Sanfilippo: George Michael - Faith (1987) Buzz Bishop: Pump Up the Volume (1990) Rowan Harrison: David Bowie - Let's Dance (1983) Michelle Newman: Duran Duran - Rio (1982) Tugené Davis: School Daze (1988) Nina Badzin: Steel Magnolias (1989) Jeannette Guignard: Working Girl (1988) And remember GenXers, if the wait for Season 4 feels just too far away, Patreon is your home for exclusive content and so much more! K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

One of my personal besties, boss lady Jeannette Guignard is here to shatter glass ceilings and female stereotypes in 1988’s era-defining feel-good feminist classic, Working Girl.    Lace up your white tennis shoes as we chat corporate triumphs and tragedies, Frederick's of Hollywood underthings, and using our feminine wiles, but not before getting real about crying at work, vacuuming topless, and bitter backstabbing Bettys who stop at nothing to secure a seat at the table. Get to know Jeannette Guignard, Ed.D.: Jeannette spent 20 years in corporate roles before transitioning to executive training and coaching. Today, she is a full-time professor of business and consultant specializing in Organizational Leadership. Jeannette’s consulting services include custom corporate training programs designed to address specific client needs related to leadership development, embracing change, and company culture, as well as individual and small group executive coaching. She's also a loving wife and mom of two whose passion is helping people enhance their leadership skills so they may achieve their aspirations.  Instagram @leadingmindful K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

Friendship expert Nina Badzin is here to gossip and gab as we break down the tears and triumphs of 1989’s celebration of female friendship, Steel Magnolias starring Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, Daryl Hannah, and Olympia Dukakis. From needing the damn casserole, slow-moving plotlines and gaping plot holes, to Tinker Bell haircuts, the value of age-appropriate friends, and salons as gathering places, we chat teased hair, Laura Ashley dresses, mom and daughter duos, and supporting friends through grief. Get to know Nina Badzin: Nina Badzin is a writer, leader of creative writing groups, and host of the podcast, Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship. She's a wife, mom of four, and a passionate recommender of books and TV, and a fan of all the tearjerker movies. Visit: ninabadzin.com Listen: Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship Subscribe: Dear Nina: The Newsletter! Instagram @dear.nina.b Twitter @NinaBadzin Facebook Dear Nina -- Stay at the Steel Magnolias house Take a Steel Magnolias tour K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

Filmmaker Tugené Davis is here to join me in breaking down the many shades of college life at Mission College in Spike Lee’s 1988 musical masterpiece School Daze starring Laurence Fishburne and Tisha Campbell. Tugené shares the life-changing gifts she received from her time as a first generation college student at Howard University. Offering personal insight into the heartbeat of HBCU culture, Tugené gets candid about communication through artistry, Spike Lee's incredible messaging, daring to dream big, waking up, and the lasting legacy of her friend and gifted performer Chadwick Boseman. Get to know Tugené Davis: Tugené is a proud Howard University alum. Her degree of Fine Arts in Business and Entertainment has led to an exciting career as a performer and entrepreneur with experiences ranging from Black Entertainment Television to church sanctuaries to the Apollo Theatre of New York. Tugené's performed on notable stages, worked with renowned artists, and continues to entertain and educate with passion, conviction, and purpose through teaching, directing, filmmaking, and philanthropy. In addition to working on her first feature-length documentary Me & Nita, a film addressing the Black Maternal Mortality rate, she's also a loving wife and mother of two daughters living God’s purpose.   Me & Nita: A documentary film addressing the Black Maternal Mortality rate Donate to the Me & Nita GoFundMe Me & Nita Documentary Film: Black Maternal Mortality rate awareness survey Instagram @tugenedavis Twitter @TugeneDavis Facebook Tugene Davis -- CDC: Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2020 CDC: Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com 

Podcast queen Michelle Newman is here to fangirl over wild boys Duran Duran and their new wave sophomore triumph, 1982’s Rio. Michelle gets real about life as Simon Le Bon's "wife" in '84, that first concert experience, nonsensical Duran Duran lyrics, titillating music videos, painted women, and Duran Duran as MEN ... but not before Lori is stripped of her Gen X membership for thinking Duran Duran consisted of two dudes: Duran, Duran. Get to know Michelle Newman: Michelle is one of the hosts and producers of Pop Culture Preservation Society, a podcast dedicated to preserving the pop-culture nuggets of our GenX childhoods! In addition to writing for a variety of online publications, she also spent eight years writing about her life on her blog, You’re My Favorite Today. Michelle is a loving wife and mom who happily fills her days sharing the joy of our shared GenX memories on Pop Culture Preservation Society’s social media and in the hilarious conversations she has with her sister-work-wives on her podcast! Pop Culture Preservation Society Instagram @popculturepreservationsociety & @youremyfavoritetoday Twitter @PopCulturePres1 Facebook Pop Culture Preservation Society -- Rio (Official Music Video) Hungry Like the Wolf (Official Music Video) Save a Prayer (Official Music Video) The Chauffeur (Official Music Video) K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com 

Visual artist Rowan Harrison joins me to put on our red shoes and dance the blues to David Bowie’s 1983 post-disco, new wave, funk-pop masterpiece, Let’s Dance. From Bowie's desire to make a solid dance record to his use of music videos as social commentary, we chat all about the album's infectious rhythms and massive success that led to Bowie's "Phil Collins years" that followed. Sharp suits and pompadours are not required, but they're definitely encouraged as we discuss an artist's evolution, the struggle to stay relevant, the challenges of innovation, and how we define mainstream in hindsight. Get to know Rowan Harrison: Rowan is an award-winning visual artist, arts instructor, and presenter of cultural affiliated arts programs working in the mediums of clay, illustrations and mixed media. He has been combining the ideals of passion, apprenticeship, and patience, presenting his artwork rooted in his Native American cultural heritage to communities and cities locally and abroad. Rowan is also an enthusiast and connoisseur of all things visual arts, music, film and popular culture.  Two Tribes Pottery Two Tribes pottery gallery Two Tribes pen and ink illustrations gallery Two Tribes other artwork gallery Take a class with Rowan Instagram @two_tribes_pottery -- Modern Love (Official Music Video) China Girl (Official Music Video) Let's Dance (Official Music Video) David Bowie gig memory map How David Bowie’s ‘China Girl’ used racism to fight racism K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com 

I'm totally pumped to welcome radio host Buzz Bishop to join me in seizing the air as we break down 1990’s coming-of-age indie drama Pump Up the Volume.  As a radio veteran, Buzz talks hard about the duality of the person behind the mic, the perks and pitfalls of that radio life, having Michael Bublé as a wingman, Michael Hutchence's Austin Powers's party, and cars that only come with one side mirror. We also talk teen angst, soundtracks to sadness, pirate radio as a metaphor for social media, pushing our kids to get involved, following non-traditional paths, what happens in basements, and how absolutely old 40 used to seem. Get to know Buzz Bishop: Buzz has been a radio host for more than 30 years. He’s met Britney, Christina, Beyoncé, and Gwen. He’s partied with INXS, slept through the chance to party with U2, and has interviewed everyone from Janet to 98 Degrees. In his incredible career, he’s been a TV reporter, newspaper columnist, dad blogger, and actor you might even recognize from a 90’s Subway commercial! Buzz is a devoted husband and father of two sons and lives in Calgary, Canada. He also hosts XL Mornings with Buzz on XL103 so check him out! Buzzbishop.com Dadcamp.ca Listen to XL Mornings with Buzz on XL103 Instagram @buzzbishop Twitter @buzzbishop K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com 

Jess Sanfilippo, the whip smart and hella funny Millennial with a GenX soul, is here to join me in singing the highest praises of George Michael’s 1987 debut solo masterpiece, Faith. From our earliest exposure to the evocative sounds, imagery, and emotional whiplash of this album, to George's beauty shots, iconic style, and undeniable genius, we dive deep into the messaging, meaning, and magic behind it all. Come for the dangle cross earring, stay for the soul feed. Get to know Jess Sanfilippo: Jess is the founder of Roadie Social, an innovative marketing solution for touring musicians who are dedicated to elevating the modern artist-fan relationship on the road. Roadie Social Instagram @roadiesocial Twitter @RoadieSocial Instagram @jessilippo Twitter @shuggilippo -- Faith (Official Music Video) Father Figure (Official Music Video) I Want Your Sex (Official Music Video) Kissing a Fool (Official Music Video) One More Try (Official Music Video) Monkey (Official Music Video) K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

Jessica Ashley, Lori's friend, mentor, and the Divorce Coach for Moms is back to break down the double trouble of 1998’s romantic comedy, The Parent Trap starring Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, and Natasha Richardson. From the lowdown on Lohan and Lori's experience fencing, to Jessica feeling like a woman wearing pantyhose for the first time, the gal pals talk camp liabilities, 1986 weddings, having a "spare", transatlantic relationships, family secrets, and kids calling the shots. Get to know Jessica Ashley: Jessica Ashley is the Divorce Coach for Moms and the author of The Blended Family Q&A: 400 Questions to Spark Fun and Thought-Provoking Conversations. She is also the professor of a graduate communication class at Northwestern University. Jessica is mom to a 17-year old son and 7-year old daughter, and wears inappropriately high heels to the playground. Official Website Divorcecoachformoms.com The New York Times "It’s a Good Time to Be a Relationship Coach" Schedule a complimentary call with Jessica The Blended Family Q&A: 400 Questions to Spark Fun and Thought-Provoking Conversations TikTok @divorcecoachformoms Instagram @divorcecoachformoms K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions surrounding suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for free and confidential support. Dr. Pat, a Language Arts teacher, college professor, and longtime friend of the pod is here to join me in carpe-ing this diem as we suck the marrow and meaning out of 1988’s coming of age classic, Dead Poets Society starring Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, and Robert Sean Leonard. From the films, literature, classmates, and teachers that changed our lives, to the emergence of the American teenager, we talk generational divides, coming of age, finding our voices, and the courage it takes to make our lives extraordinary. K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

Ann Imig is here to join me in singing the praises of 1982’s sunshiny musical masterpiece, Annie starring Aileen Quinn, Carol Burnett, Albert Finney, Ann Reinking, Tim Curry, and Bernadette Peters. Ann explains how growing up, Annie was an extension of her most super ego. From pretending her wastebasket was Sandy to regularly belting out "Tomorrow" in the hopes of being plucked from obscurity and into superstardom, we recount Ann's "kidnapping" experience and how totally weird that whole "We Got Annie" thing really was. Come for the snark talk on Annie's awful hairdo, stay for the hope she gave our entire generation. Get to know Ann Imig: Ann is a writer, speaker, performer, and positive psychology coach who spends most of her time feeding her sons and vacuuming cat litter. In 2010, she created the nationwide storytelling series and book titled Listen To Your Mother. Now, a decade later Listen To Your Mother continues giving motherhood a microphone on stages all over the country. Ann continues to help others find and amplify their voices as a positive psychology coach at Listen Life Coaching.  Listen Life Coaching with Ann Imig Sign-up for Ann's 5-minute Mood Lift newsletter Get a free 30-minute coaching consult Listen To Your Mother Get the book! Listen to Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We're Saying Now Ann Imig Productions on Facebook @ann_imig on Instagram -- Cate's "The Kid Factor" 2014 - Listen To Your Mother K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com