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Gen X + Cats: Humorous talk about growing up in the 70s and 80s, pop culture of the time, and cats.
Further podcasts by Angie Bailey -- Author and Humorist
Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur
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Show Finale—Random Questions and Goodbyes: FH086 from 2021-05-17T06:00
Feminine Hijinx has been quite the ride, and now we're stepping away to move on to other projects. On this bittersweet episode, we say our farewells and answer goofball questions drawn from a Lil Y...
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Let’s Talk About“High Maintenance”: FH085 from 2021-05-10T06:00
Popularized in the film, When Harry Met Sally, the term"high maintenance"has become part of our modern language. We discuss the meaning of the word, and examine its implications. Also featured on t...
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Celebrate Mother’s Day With These Disgusting Retro Recipes: FH084 from 2021-05-03T06:00
Nothing says motherly love like a raw-egg platter centerpiece or a meat doll. This week, we've unearthed some of the best-worst recipes that made the'50s/'60s/'70s oh-so classy and gelatin-forward....
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Celebrity Morning Routines—So Much to Say: FH83 from 2021-04-26T06:00
Guess what? Jennifer Aniston splashes her face *25 times* with ice water every morning. Plus, Orlando Bloom"eye-gazes,"and Gwyneth's Goopy goo is, um, something else. This week, we dish about the g...
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Let’s Talk About the Billie Eilish Doc, The World’s a Little Blurry: FH082 from 2021-04-19T06:00
Even if you aren't familiar with her (amazing) music, you've at least by now heard of the award-winning, mega-talented vocal artist, Billie Eilish. We watched The World's a Little Blurry, and walk...
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Let’s Talk About Confessions of a Prairie Bitch, by Alison (Nellie Oleson) Arngrim from 2021-04-12T06:00
As we continue work on our Little House book, we run across gems that simply must be shared. This week, we review Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Be...
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Never Have I Ever: FH080 from 2021-04-05T06:00
Remember that drinking game, Never Have I Ever? This week we invite you to play along with us as we try the podcast (non-drinking, damn it) version. We cover skinny dipping, ignoring the five-secon...
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What Topics Can You Talk to Absolute Death? FH:079 from 2021-03-29T12:00
Are there subjects you could stay up all night talking about? Have your friends and family begun to tune you out when you go on and on and on ... and on about certain topics? This week, we reveal o...
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Let’s Talk About Superstitions: FH078 from 2021-03-22T06:00
Do you knock on wood? Pick up pennies? This week we share our own superstitions and Suz brings some wacky ones we're pretty sure you've never heard. You may be inadvertently summoning evil spirits ...
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Tattoo You: FH077 from 2021-03-15T06:00
Do you have a tattoo? Is it anywhere interesting? This week, we share our differing opinions and experiences with the ol'ink. Also featured on this episode: Susie's baking a 100-year-old cake and A...
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Let’s Talk About Ghosts: FH076 from 2021-03-08T07:00
Do you believe in ghosts? Haunted houses? Sex with poltergeists? We get in the spirit this week and share our opinions and experiences with the supernatural. Also featured on this episode: Susie dr...
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Prairie Fashion: Yea or Nay?: FH075 from 2021-03-01T07:00
Have you noticed all the prairiecore (yes, it's a legit term) clothing lining the racks at Target and in popular fashion magazines? Somebody call the Oleson Mercantile -- we've got a trend on our h...
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Pondering The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel: FH074 from 2021-02-22T07:00
We love a good true crime series, and Netflix serves us up a mysterious (or not-so-mysterious?) vanishing at the notorious Cecil Hotel. We share our thoughts on some of the angles this docu-series ...
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Let’s Talk About Cheesy Love Songs: FH074 from 2021-02-15T07:00
Whether it's pure schlocky sentiment or simply a sweet love song -- don't lie -- you fall prey to a cheesy tune or two. We unveil each of our top three picks, plus some runners up. Also featured o...
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The Wilder Side of Valentine’s Day: FH073 from 2021-02-08T07:00
Edible underwear, sexy"Connect Four,"French maid outfits ... we're dishin'about the naughtier side of the big V.D. this week. You wouldn't believe some of this stuff Suz found -- could the Eiffel ...
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Let’s Talk About Atomic Habits, by James Clear: FH072 from 2021-02-01T07:00
Making big habit changes by making tiny habit changes? Confused? We'll hopefully un-confuse you this week when we review the best-selling book, Atomic Habits. And yeah, there's potty talk (surprise...
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Make Your Personal Retreat a Slay-cation: FH071 from 2021-01-25T07:00
A personal retreat can look any way you want it to look. A time-out for yourself to reflect on your personal life and/or career can be more than a stay-cation -- it can be a SLAY-cation! We share i...
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Let’s Talk About Nic Cage’s The History of Swear Words: FH070 from 2021-01-18T07:00
We can't get enough of the amalgamation of Nic Cage, legit scholars, a few comedians, and the roots of our favorite 4+-letter words. This week we review Netflix's docu-series, The History of Swear...
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Word Up! What Your 2021 Word?: FH069 from 2021-01-11T07:00
What if you skipped the usual resolution and instead chose a word that captures how you want to FEEL next year? What's your word? We share our words -- rated G and expletive -- for the new year. Al...
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Let’s Talk About HBO’s Bee Gees Doc: FH068 from 2021-01-04T07:00
We watched the Bee Gees documentary, How Do You Mend a Broken Heart, and have some definite opinions and facts to share. BTW, did you know that Robin Gibb was a childhood pyromaniac? And there's a"...
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The Upsides of 2020?: FH067 from 2020-12-28T07:00
We agree that 2020 was an overall crap year, but this week we're deep diving to recall some of our positive experiences and wins. Also featured on this episode: Susie gets devilish and Angie's trea...
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Childhood Christmas Gifts of the’70s and’80s: FH066 from 2020-12-21T07:00
Was there a childhood Christmas gift of which you have especially fond recollections? Are you still bitter about the present that never made it under the tree? Was any of the bitterness Dream House...
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Little Christmas on the Prairie: FH065 from 2020-12-14T07:00
Who doesn't love a good ol'fashioned Ingalls family Christmas, even if Carrie is the most annoying child on the prairie? We revisit"Christmas at Plum Creek"from season one of Little House on the Pr...
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A Very Special Serial-Killer Holiday Episode: FH064 from 2020-12-07T07:00
It's the holidays, so why not discuss the Zodiac Killer? Well, one of the murders was around Christmastime. Our special guest (and Susie's daughter!), Vivian Shubert, has a master's degree in Crimi...
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Making the Most of a Weird Holiday Season: FH063 from 2020-11-30T07:00
Once we get past the fact that holidays don't HAVE to look exactly as they have in the past, we can move on and create a season that's as different (or bizarre) as our hearts desire. We toss around...
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Unconventional Gratitude: FH062 from 2020-11-23T07:07
Toilet paper, squirrels, opposable thumbs, and farts are just a few of the goodies we sometimes take for granted, yet for which we have huge gratitude. Join us as we compare notes on the not oft r...
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Advice We’d Give Our Younger Selves: FH061 from 2020-11-16T07:00
Stop being so guy crazy. Study harder in school. Learn to manage money. Don't put the wooden spoon between that boy's butt cheeks. Those are just some samples of the oodles of advice we'd give our ...
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Let’s Talk About Unconventional Self Care: FH060 from 2020-11-09T07:01
Do you think cleaning out your purse is self care? You bet it is. We share our favorite out-of-the-box self care practices -- you may already be doing some of them! Also on this episode: Susie want...
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Fashion Mistakes That Age You? Really?: FH059 from 2020-11-02T13:00
We reflect on another oh-so-confusing article that tries to tell us women the items not to wear/things not to do -- this time, because they age us. Most of them are questionable, but we both agree ...
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Halloween Hijinx: FH058 from 2020-10-26T12:00
Do you like carving pumpkins? Come on, be honest. It's that spooky season again, and we celebrate by sharing our favorite scary movies (scary is relative, of course), candy, costumes, and tradition...
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Let’s Talk About Swearing: FH057 from 2020-10-19T06:00
There's science that says people who swear like sailors lie less often and have more integrity than the non-potty mouthed ones. We discuss this very important topic, and share our favorite swear wo...
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Facts About Women’s Bodies Men Probably Don’t Know: FH056 from 2020-10-12T12:00
Women's bodies are complicated, but men (and some women) may be surprised at some of the wild and wonderful things it can do. Also featured on this episode: Susie celebrates 27 years of wedded blis...
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Are You Brand Loyal?: FH055 from 2020-10-05T12:00
Do the quality of zips matter on your storage bags? Do you split hairs over hair care products? This week, we spill the products to which we're brand loyal ... and speaking of spills, don't even co...
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A Few of Our Favorite Things: FH054 from 2020-09-28T12:00
Are you obsessed with anything lately? There are a few things totally blowing our skirts up, and we want to tell you all about them. Listen in to hear our current preoccupations in music, sandwiche...
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Things That Sound Better Than They Actually Are: FH053 from 2020-09-21T12:00
Fancy sports cars and shower sex are just a couple of ideas that seem fun, but really, where do you put your groceries in that tiny car? How do you keep from slipping in the shower and injuring you...
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Are You a Fashion Plate?: FH052 from 2020-09-14T06:00
How would you describe your style? Do you track the latest fashion trends, or do you have no time for those bollocks? This week, we share our opinions on this year's fashion passions, and put our o...
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How to Get a Husband (According to 1958): FH051 from 2020-09-07T06:00
"Get a sunburn."Yep, that's one of the"129 Ways to Get a Husband"as detailed in a 1958 issue of McCall's magazine. Seriously, some of these are real doozies, and we share our favorites from the ret...
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How’s Your Mental Health These Days?: FH050 from 2020-08-31T06:00:45
After nearly six months of social distancing and isolation, we look toward the winter months and wonder,"How the hell are we gonna to do this?,"especially those of us who live in colder climates. T...
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Want Some Wine With Those Cheesy Movies? FH049 from 2020-08-24T06:00
There are good movies, there are bad movies, and there are ALSO good-bad movies. We share our favorite terrible-but-can't-look-away films, and each review the cheesy movie that was assigned by the ...
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How Much is Too Much TMI?: FH048 from 2020-08-17T06:00
Are you comfortable with others sharing info with you about their injuries? Their sex lives? Their money situations? How do YOU feel about sharing your own personal information? This week we reveal...
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Asking for What You Want (What-cho-want?): FH047 from 2020-08-12T06:00
It's a special Wednesday episode! Sometimes it's hard to ask for what you want. Whether it's about money, friendship issues, or even bedroom-related requests, we're making ourselves totally vulnera...
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Back to the Desert Island: FH046 from 2020-08-10T06:00
While we're preparing a special Wednesday episode, we invite you to return to one of our very favorite ones: Desert Island Wish Lists, which originally aired on February 24, 2020.Would you bring Ch...
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Diggin’the Gig Economy: FH045 from 2020-08-03T06:02
What the heck is the gig economy, and have the changing times driven more people in that direction? We get giggy wit'it on this week's show as we share our own ups and downs working non-traditiona...
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Cosmetics–Making It Up As We Go Along: FH044 from 2020-07-27T06:04
One of us can fit all her cosmetics into a wee bag, and the other is a self-professed makeup junkie. We reminisce about the pastel makeup palettes and Bonne Belle glosses of our youth, and share cu...
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How Often Do You Perform Housework Tasks–We Come Clean: FH043 from 2020-07-20T06:05
Do you clean your toilet daily? Do you dust once every two weeks? Do you flip your mattress when the moon is in Aquarius? Seriously! We review what the"experts"have to say about how often we should...
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Never Bored with Board Games–Then and Now: FH042 from 2020-07-13T12:00
Did Perfection make you jump out of your skin? Did you pick the nerd or the surfer in the Mystery Date board game? We talk current and vintage board (and some 3-D) games -- the ones we loved and t...
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Don’t Be a Nellie Oleson: FH041 from 2020-07-06T06:00
We watched the Little House on the Prairie episode,"Country Girls,"and and are even more certain Nellie (and her snooty mother) are straight from the bowels of Mean Girl Hell. Then we share our own...
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You’re My Obsession: FH40 from 2020-06-29T06:00
Shoes, perfume, dogs with short legs ... our obsessions are all over the board, but they have one thing in common: we can't stop thinking about them. This week, we reveal the tangible and intangibl...
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Is“Lady”Offensive? We Have Opinions: FH039 from 2020-06-22T06:00:39
To"lady"or not to"lady"-- that is this week's question. Some find the word offensive or demeaning, while others believe it's all about the context in which it's used. We discuss the finer and no-so...
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Gen X in the Workplace–Who Are We?: FH038 from 2020-06-15T06:00
Gen Xers possess traits and values that suit certain types of jobs -- at least that's what some"experts"tell us -- and (surprise!) we definitely have thoughts on the subject. Also featured on this ...
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Finesse the Stress–FH037 from 2020-06-08T12:00
Many people are feelin'some stress these days, y'all. From meditating to laughing to having a cocktail (or three), we share how we best manage our stress levels. Also featured in this episode: Susi...
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Mid-Life Movie Review–Where’d You Go, Bernadette? : FH036 from 2020-06-01T12:00:24
Let's celebrate meaty roles for middle-aged women! We discuss 2019's Cate Blanchett film, Where'd You Go, Bernadette? Do you ever feel so overwhelmed and mixed up that you want to just disappear? S...
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Diets-Schmiets—What We’ve Tried: FH035 from 2020-05-25T06:00
Susie's on a new diet to reset her metabolism; no, she hasn't killed anyone ... yet. This week we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of diets (fad and otherwise) over the years. Also featur...
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Our Annoying Habits, Amplified by Close Quarters: FH034 from 2020-05-18T06:00
We own up to our habits that are probably driving our families up a wall during this stay-at-home time. One of us is a sniffle-upagus, and the other cuts some mean farts during TV time. Also featur...
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Happy Mother’s Day, MOFOs!: FH033 from 2020-05-11T06:00
Whether you mother another human, a plant, a pet, or even yourself, being a mom can be such a love/hate experience. We share our motherhood ups and downs, and decide we're all some bad mama jamas. ...
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COVID-19“Beauty”Routines: FH032 from 2020-05-04T06:00:21
Do we really need a"beauty"routine if we're not leaving the house? Seriously, who's still wearing a bra? This week is all about the current state of our daily attempts -- or lack thereof -- to be p...
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What’s Your COVID-19 Alter Ego?: FH031 from 2020-04-27T06:00
Are you giving yourself the green light to do things you wouldn't have done pre-quarantine? Daily happy hour at 4:30, anyone? How about newfound healthy habits?This week we reveal our COVID-19 alte...
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Childhood Gen X-isms—Do You Remember?: FH030 from 2020-04-20T06:00
"That hunk is so choice. Totally."Yeah, there were definitely some words and phrases we used growing up in the'70s and'80s. Fer sure. We revisit some of those, and also remember weird sing-songs an...
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Parenting Adult Children, or The (F)Art of Letting Go: FH029 from 2020-04-13T06:00
How does parenting change when our young ones leave the nest? We sure don't want to get all up in their business, but it's HARD, y'all. This week, we chat about the challenges and rewards of being ...
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Busting Over-40 Myths, COVID-19 Politeness, and Bank Robbers: FH028 from 2020-04-06T06:00
Some"experts"think all our big life moments are over once we pass 40. Others think we no longer need to wear deodorant. We completely disagree about those and a whole lot of other crazy mid-life my...
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Staying Sane During COVID-19 Insanity: FH027. from 2020-03-30T14:26:52
We're all in the same boat these days, and the ship's gettin'real tight, folks. This week, we share our own methods for shaping a new normal without killing everyone in our households. Also feature...
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Middle-Age and Body Betrayal, Weird Medicinal Side Effects, and a Clunky Reality Show: FH026 from 2020-03-23T06:00
What's going on with our loose bladders and sagging skin? We love our bodies, but sometimes certain parts and functions have a mind of their own as we age. We gripe and also praise our middle-aged...
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50th Birthday Hijinx, Spring Fever, and AARP Conundrums: FH025 from 2020-03-16T06:00
Angie turns 50, and has a very important question about Jell-O shots. We learn about throwing garbage at 30-year-old single men, and other bizarre birthday traditions from around the world. Also fe...
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Strange-but-True Childhood Fears, Tech Troubles, and Surprise Farts: FH024 from 2020-03-09T06:00
Gen X kids grew up with fears of nuclear war and having their face on the side of a milk carton. This week, Angie and Susie recall those, as well as weird-ass fears of shoes, whales, and accidental...
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Mid-Life Role Models, Tiny Cauldrons, and Game Night Madness: FH023 from 2020-03-02T07:02
There's no shortage of middle-aged people out there kicking ass, and they inspire us! Seriously, Helen Mirren's a total fox with a heart of gold ... and who wouldn't want Michelle O'Bama's arms? Al...
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Desert Island Wish Lists, Leatherface Love, and Project Runway Inspiration: FH022 from 2020-02-24T07:00
Would you bring Champagne as your only drink on a desert island? One of us would. How about a fancy adjustable bed? Yep -- one of us definitely would. This week we reveal our desert island wish lis...
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Un-Guilty Pleasures, a Creepy Hotel, and Tiny Houses: FH021 from 2020-02-17T07:00
Don't you think you should just like what you like -- no guilt? We do too! Own those donuts, yacht rock tunes, and cheesy Hallmark movies! Also featured on this week's episode: Susie may or may not...
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Coffee Substitutes, Valentine Self-Love, and Smelly Gloves: FH021 from 2020-02-10T07:00
This week's episode should probably be called,'What the Smell?"We try coffee substitutes and have definite opinions about their tastes and smells. Also featured this week:"Smell my pits!;"dating yo...
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The Why We Can’t Sleep Book–Gen X Women + Midlife Crisis: FH020 from 2020-02-03T07:00
Are Gen X women facing unique roadblocks? Author Ada Calhoun thinks so, and we agree. This week, we dig into Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis, and gab about the book, as well as our o...
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Underwear! Furniture Fun! Condo Curiosity! FH019 from 2020-01-27T07:00
What kind of underwear do YOU wear? Has your changing body or age affected the type of skivvies you purchase? This week we share our own exciting (and no-so-exciting) underwear journeys, as well as...
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Mom’s Advice, Killer Party Themes, and Birthday Hoopla: FH018 from 2020-01-20T07:01
Are we turning into our moms? We share advice our mothers gave us, including marriage wisdom and boob-touching magic. Also featured in this episode: Susie's tool-stealing, Angie's opinions on Ameri...
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Personality Color Madness, Road Trip Poop, and the Many Faces of Kicking Ass: FH017 from 2020-01-13T07:00:48
What does your favorite color say about you? We dig into colorful personalities and try not to throw too much shade. Also featured in this episode: Susie's a not-so-secret Hamburgler; people are su...
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Goofin’on 2020 Wellness Trends: FH016 from 2020-01-06T07:00
Compression boots, sober curiosity, and animal flow classes -- we chew the fat on these and more wellness trends of the new year. Also in this episode: Angie walks into a glass wall, and Susie puts...
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New Year’s Revolution, Felt Up With a Pen, and Whooping Cough PSA: FH015 from 2019-12-30T07:02
Happy 2020! New Year's resolution? How about a New Year's REVOLUTION? Let's get real up in here, friends. Also on this week's episode: Susie makes her goals in cavewoman-speak; Angie has a relation...
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Gen X Holiday Nostalgiarama, Inappropriate Sibling Gifts, and Christmas Tree Accidents: FH014 from 2019-12-23T07:00:43
Remember Christmas in the 70s and 80s? We relive our Christmas Vacation-esque memories, including such greats as a"divorce decree"Christmas carol and a nearly decapitated Christmas tree angel. Also...
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FOMO Cookbook and Avoiding Holiday BS: FH13 from 2019-12-16T07:02:30
Kick holiday stress in its shiny butt -- we have ideas! Also included in this episode: the, um, interesting smell of cumin; bucking the holiday expectations system, and more!
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Boy Talk in the Ladies’Room: FH012 from 2019-12-09T07:00:16
We're no longer giggly teenage girls -- well, no longer teenage girls -- but why shouldn't we talk about past and present crushes, celebrity or otherwise? This week, we discuss our"types"and our op...
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Giving the Bird to Holiday Food Guilt: FH011 from 2019-12-02T07:00:40
A second cookie? Yes, please! This week, we're giving you the green light to enjoy all those holiday treats you enjoy, and not give one sh*t about it. Life's too short to waste good mashed potatoes...
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We’ve Got a Wild Hair: FH010 from 2019-11-25T07:00:05
Are you ever too old to do something daring with your hair? We don't think so. Even if you could never pull off the Farrah look back in the day, you can still rock those locks in a million differen...
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WTF with the RBF? FH009 from 2019-11-18T07:00:50
Do you have Resting Bitch Face (RBF)? First of all, who cares, and why are some people only comfortable when we smile?"You look prettier when you smile."STFU. Also featured in this episode: Susie's...
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It’s a Ladies’Room Time Machine: FH008 from 2019-11-11T07:00:34
Applying secret make-up, gossiping, naughty rendezvous-ing, losing jewelry in the toilet -- the ladies'room has and continues to be a cornucopia of sweet, funny, and, um, interesting memories. Thi...
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We Love Rock‘n Roll : FH007 from 2019-11-04T07:00:58
Do you still rock the same music you did years ago? Do you turn it up to 11, even though you might embarrass family members? This week, we tune in to our musical faves from then and now, and wonder...
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The Brady Bunch Effect: Fallout from the Perfect Family: FH006 from 2019-10-28T06:00:35
Who didn't watch the Bradys? Whether we loved or hated them, they probably had an impact on us as kids and may have even affected how we parented. We dive into our experiences with The Brady Effect...
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Your Flawsome, Awesome Body: FH005 from 2019-10-21T06:00:45
As we age, our bodies change in"interesting"ways, but we can still rock those flawsome bods! On this episode, we gab about wrinkles, flab, and aches ... and also share three things we love about ou...
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Eat, Prey, Love–Cougaring 101: FH004 from 2019-10-14T06:00:41
We're not cougars, but one of us thinks she could be if she were single. And what's a"jaguar?"A"puma?"We answer these burning questions and more on this episode. Also discussed: a crazy manifesting...
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Current Status: Footloose and Fancy F’ing Free: FH002 from 2019-09-30T06:00:13
We chat about the variety of freedoms and don't-give-a-shits that can happen once we reach a certain age. Why not try a new hobby -- like making tiny cat sculptures out of aluminum foil? Or be tota...
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Rockin’Your Own Damn Style After 40: FH001 from 2019-09-23T00:10:45
You know those articles that try to convince us women what's"appropriate"to wear after a certain age? Screw that. We break down those lists of"rules"and expose the BS. Also included in this episode...
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Friendships Over 40: The Truth: FH000 from 2019-09-23T00:00:24
Welcome to the introductory episode of Feminine Hinjinx! On our maiden voyage, we give a bit of an introduction of ourselves and the podcast before sharing our opinions and experiences with friends...
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Farewell, Paws Rewind—Hello, Feminine Hijinx—PR070 from 2019-09-16T06:00:06
On our final installment of Paws Rewind, we recall favorite episodes and the moments that gave us the biggest belly laughs. Following nostalgic talk about nostalgia, we offer an exclusive preview o...
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Mötley Crüe’s“The Dirt,”Cats, and More—PR069 from 2019-09-09T06:00:24
We go digging in The Dirt with Mötley Crüe this week on Paws Rewind. Have you seen the Netflix movie or read the book? You should -- but only if you have a strong stomach. We dish the, um, details ...
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She’s Having a Baby, Bacon Numbers, and Cats—PR067 from 2019-09-02T06:00:25
In honor of Labor Day, we're dishing about the 1988 John Hughes rom-com, She's Having a Baby starring Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern -- and have very different opinions. Speaking of Kevin, what...
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Sixteen Candles, John Hughes Movie Trivia, and Cats—PR066 from 2019-08-26T06:00:49
We commiserate with Sam as her entire family forgets her birthday because her sister is marrying an oily bohunk. But Jake Ryan! Also included: lifelong learning, shopping, and cat people vs. dog pe...
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Blue Lagoon, Cats on Deserted Islands, and More—PR065 from 2019-08-19T06:00:52
This week, we get marooned on an island with Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins, and discuss her bad acting and his man-part's multiple appearances. Well, we review more than that. Also included...
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Scooby Doo, Nosy Cats, and More—PR064 from 2019-08-12T06:00:29
Jinkies! This week, we pile into the ol'Mystery Machine and hunt down some spooky memories of the classic cartoon, Scooby Doo, Where are You? Also featured: cats who get all up in our business.
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Summer Employment and“If Our Cats Had Jobs”—PR063 from 2019-08-05T06:00:18
Our summer jobs paid next-to-nothing in the 70s and 80s -- and the business practices were, um, questionable at best. We reminisce about our summer gigs which were everything from"naughty"singing t...
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1980 After School Special:“What Are Friends For?”–PR062 from 2019-07-29T06:00:36
Divorce and black magic? We MUST be talking about ABC After School Specials! That's right, folks -- we travel back to 1980 and dig into the cheese-filled treasure,"What Are Friends For?". Also fea...
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Meatballs Movie, Summer Camp&Weird Cat Habits—PR061 from 2019-07-22T06:00:37
This week, we pull a couple of groin muscles during the three-legged race at summer camp. Not really, but we DID pull a couple of ab muscles from laughing about the 1979 Bill Murray classic, Meatba...
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Childhood Friendships, Life Balance,&Cats—PR60 from 2019-07-15T06:00:13
This week, we recall note-passing, letter-sending, fortune-telling, diary-writing, and all the awesomeness of childhood friendships in the'70s and'80s. Also covered: balancing yo'crazy life, and wa...
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Women Role Models and Cats—PR059 from 2019-07-08T06:00:31
We are women, hear us roar! In this episode, we celebrate the women role models of the'70s and'80s. From Mary Tyler Moore to Ann Romano to Billie Jean King to Princess Leia, these independent dynam...
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National Lampoon’s Vacation, Cats&More—PR058 from 2019-07-01T06:00:37
We pack up the Family Truckster and hop on the holiday road with the Griswalds this week, and have opposite opinions about the hijinks en route to Wally World. Also included: the beauty of Google C...
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Famous Cats, Cat Food Commercials & More — PR057 from 2019-06-24T06:00:33
An entire episode about cats? Sign us up! This week, you're in for a hiss-tory lesson about some of the famous cats of the '70s and '80s. Buckle up, Toonces, we're going for a ride! Also featured: ...
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Father’s Day (Pa-ther’s Day), Cats, and More — PR057 from 2019-06-17T06:00:04
This week, we're featuring one of the most memorable dads of the '70s and '80s: Charles "Pa" Ingalls of Little House on the Prairie. We muse over what kinds of treats would be gifted upon him if th...
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Famous Weddings, Cats, and More — PR056 from 2019-06-10T06:00:09
In honor of Angie's upcoming wedding, we remember some of the biggest and wildest famous weddings of the '70s and '80s -- everything from the rock-n-roll-ness of Tommy Lee and Heather Locklear to t...
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Are You There, God? It’s Me Margaret and More — PR055 from 2019-06-03T06:00:45
As the first of our ongoing reviews of the 70s/80s classics, we take on the quintessential coming-of-age book, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret, by the literary goddess of puberty, Ms. Judy Bl...
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Novelty Songs, Wacky Hairstyles,Cats, and More — PR054 from 2019-05-27T06:00:40
Remember those wacky songs from the 70s and 80s that made us laugh and/or annoyed the crap out of us? How about the haunting ones that gave us totally creepy feelings? We sure do, and are sharing s...
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Daniel Quagliozzi: The Karate Kid, Cats, and More — PR053 from 2019-05-20T06:00:35
We wax on with cat consultant, Daniel "DQ" Quagliozzi, about the 1984 "kid moves from New Jersey to California and learns the Miyagi karate method to protect himself from bullies and basically feel...
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Mother’s Day Showdown: Carol Brady or Shirley Partridge — PR052 from 2019-05-13T06:00:24
We're celebrating Mother's Day by putting two quintessential TV moms in the "ring" to see who comes up grooviest. Yes, we're discussing Carol's famous shag hairdo. Then we close out the episode rec...
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My Tutor, Weird ’70s Ads, Cats, and More — PR051 from 2019-05-06T06:00:43
This week, we tackle what one reviewer referred to as, "... the worst falling in love with my hot tutor' movie I've ever seen." That's right, friends, we studied the 1983 coming-of-age film, My Tut...
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Cory Shubert: Willy Wonka, Cats, and More — PR050 from 2019-04-29T06:00:36
Cory Shubert of Shubert Media joins us on a visit to the crazy world of 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Did you know the Oompa Loompas were huge partiers? We had no idea. You won't w...
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The Facts of Life “Dope” Episode and Cats — PR049 from 2019-04-22T06:00:46
This week, Susie and I dissect the "Dope" episode of The Facts of Life, season one. Do you remember that one? The one where Sue Ellen smokes weed and Tootie and Natalie buy bongs? It really happene...
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Shannan Paul: Star Wars, Cats, and More — PR048 from 2019-04-15T06:00:48
Speaker, comedian, and social instigator, Shannan Paul, joins my new co-host Susie and me to travel to a galaxy far, far away. That's right -- it's a very special Star Wars episode, including Wooki...
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Xanadu, Cats, and More — PR047 from 2019-04-08T06:00:13
We have a new format! I welcome the hysterical Susie Shubert as my new co-host. You're in for a big, weird treat, folks! Thanks to everyone who completed the surveys that led to the fun new changes...
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Julie Reifers: Gilligan’s Island and Cats — PR046 from 2019-04-01T06:00:51
Guest: Julie Reifers --
Actress Julie Reifers and I join the castaways of Gilligan's Island and wonder why Ginger boarded a three-hour cruise with a wardrobe full of sequined g...
The Young Ones, The Muppet Show, and Cats — PR045 from 2019-03-25T06:00:33
Guest: Amy Schoofs-Rahne --
This week, we dive into the cult British sitcom, The Young Ones -- vegetable rights and peace! Then we agree The Muppet Show was pretty much perfect...
Sixteen Candles, High School Fashion, and Cats — PR044 from 2019-03-18T06:00:05
Guest: Katy Herman --
The woman behind Texts from Mittens' Drunk Patty pics is back on Paws Rewind! Katy Herman and I travel back to 1984 to visit the John Hughes classic Sixt...
Queen, School Clubs, and Cats — PR043 from 2019-03-11T06:00:11
Guest: Chris Rennie --
Chris Rennie, a longtime Queen trivia geek and fan, offers his thoughts on the Bohemian Rhapsody movie and details "that time he met Brian May." Then we ...
Ska Music, Looney Tunes, and Cats — PR042 from 2019-03-04T07:00:41
Guest: Tazy Phillipz
Tazy Phillipz, host of the long-running radio show Ska Parade, and I chat about classic ska bands, the next wave of ska, and his connection with No Doubt. ...
Brady Bunch, Drive-in Movies, and Cats — PR041 from 2019-02-25T13:00:37
Guest: Linda Banning --
Jewelry artist Linda Banning and I discuss her crush on Peter Brady, the burned hole underneath Tiger's doghouse, and the never-seen Brady toilets. Then...
Valley Girl, Celebrity Crushes, and Cats — PR040 from 2019-02-18T07:00:02
Guest: Susie Shubert --
Susie Shubert, author of The Badass Planner, and Beavis to my Butthead, and I like totally gab about the 80s rom-com, Valley Girl. Then, Susie shares he...
Hollywood Squares, The Cure, and Cats — PR039 from 2019-02-11T07:00:03
Guest: John Morson --
Our Hollywood Squares game is strong on this one. Johnny and I recall the episodes of the classic 70s game show (were there really any other episodes?), a...
Mr. Rogers and Middle School — PR038 from 2019-02-04T07:00:58
Guest: Nicky Westbrook --
My longtime creative partner, Nicky Westbrook, and I visit the magic of Mr. Rogers' neighborhood, but wonder why Lady Elaine Fairchilde had a giant al...
Mixtapes, Mad Libs, and Cats — PR037 from 2019-01-28T07:00:54
Guest: Rob Reger --
Artist and creator of Emily the Strange, Rob Reger, and I revisit the art of creating the perfect mixtape. Then we agree that Mad Libs are way more interest...
The Jeffersons and Video Stores — PR036 from 2019-01-21T07:00:18
Guest: Willie Waffle --
Film critic, Willie Waffle (yes, that's his real name), and I are movin' on up with the Normal Lear classic TV show, The Jeffersons. Then we reminisce t...
Wonder Woman, Breakdancing, and Cats — PR035 from 2019-01-14T07:00:53
Guest: Kevin Mack --
We hop in our invisible jet and revisit the 1970s TV classic, The New Adventures of Wonder Woman. Then Kevin shares the magic of break dancing in the cul d...
Grease, After School Snacks, and Cats — PR034 from 2019-01-07T07:00:24
Guest: Heather Renaux --
Artist Heather Renaux and I are hopelessly devoted to the 1978 musical movie, Grease, and her cat is totally Kenickie. Then Heather shares her interest...
CHiPs, Childhood Pets, and Cats — PR033 from 2018-12-31T07:00:24
Guest: Chris Rennie --
My fiancé and I ride along with Ponch and John during a lively -- and sometimes downright silly -- discussion of the classic police drama, CHiPs. Then Ch...
Charlie Brown Christmas, Egg Nog, and Cats — PR032 from 2018-12-24T07:00:26
Guest: Jodi Hiland --
We get festive with Snoopy and the gang and agree that Charlie Brown needed some legit therapy. Then we compare the pros and cons of egg nog, and find we ...
E.T., Metal Lunch Boxes, and Cats — PR031 from 2018-12-17T07:00:04
Guest: Cindy Arnold --
Writer, actor, storyteller, and singer, Cindy Arnold, and I recall the magic of E.T. and freak out over weird trivia surrounding the movie. Did you know ...
The Monkees, Fame, and Cats — PR030 from 2018-12-10T07:00:48
Guest: Cullen Douglas --
Hey, hey, it's The Monkees! We get groovy recalling our love for Davey and the boys, and Cullen shares a few six-degrees-of-separation stories. Then we...
Cliques, The Go-Go’s, and Cats — PR029 from 2018-12-03T07:00:28
Guest: Amy Payne --
We "clique" our heels and go back in time to recall the good, the bad, and the ugly of school friend groups. Then, we each have a Go-Go's related story: one...
Heathers, 80s Candy Obsessions, and Cats — PR028 from 2018-11-26T07:00:16
Guest: Francesco Marciuliano --
We dive into the depths of dark humor while dissecting the 1989 cult classic, Heathers. How Very! Then ... what don't we discuss? Chit chat abou...
Pretty in Pink, Duran Duran, and Cats — PR027 from 2018-11-19T07:00:04
Guest: Cynthia Mance **
We geek out over Pretty in Pink and learn we're both Team Duckie and thought Andie's prom dress was hideous. Then we discuss Duran Duran's presence in t...
Three’s Company, Happy Days, and Cats — PR026 from 2018-11-12T07:00:32
Guest: Daniel Quagliozzi **
Daniel and I pull up a couple of bar stools at the mythical Regal Beagle and recall the slapstick-y goodness of Three's Company. Then, do you rememb...
The Day After, After School Specials, and Cats — PR025 from 2018-11-05T07:00:32
Guest: Stacy Pershall **
We step back into 1983 to discuss The Day After, the iconic TV movie that depicts the devastation of nuclear holocaust on small-town Kansas residents. ...
Golden Girls, Rick Springfield, The Cure, and Cats — PR024 from 2018-10-29T06:00:21
Guest: Alana Grelyak **
We rewind back to Miami and the ladies of Golden Girls, while Alana shares which of her cats is a Dorothy. Then there's talk of an awkward experience i...
Babysitting, Family Vacations, and Cats — PR023 from 2018-10-22T06:00:38
Guest: Sarah Donner **
We compare notes on teenage babysitting gigs and discover I was sorely underpaid. Then we fondly recall family vacations and realize arcades seemed much ...
Slumber Parties, Operation Game, and Cats — PR022 from 2018-10-15T06:00:51
Guest: Jessica Spawn ***
We get down with some girl talk about slumber parties, including: the glories of blanket forts, prank calls, and Doritos for breakfast. Then, can Jessi...
The Breakfast Club, a Golden Girls Connection, and Cats — PR021 from 2018-10-08T06:00:50
Guest: Mario Arbore **
Architect and "Cat Tower King," Mario Arbore, and I get chatty about The Breakfast Club. Then Mario shares a Golden Girls connection story that involves ...
80s Collections, Footloose, Passing Notes, and Cats — PR020 from 2018-10-01T06:00:25
Guest: Kate Benjamin **
Cat style expert Kate Benjamin and I get goofy about her crazy childhood sticker, lip gloss, shoelace collections ... and the disastrous accident with the nail pol...
Roller Skating, WKRP in Cincinnati, and Cats — PR019 from 2018-09-24T06:00:42
Guest: Gwen Cooper **
New York Times bestselling author, Gwen Cooper, and I reminisce about our oh-so-glam roller skating days in the 70s and 80s. Then we reveal if we're more ...
Charlie’s Angels, TV Dinners, and Cats — PR018 from 2018-09-17T06:00:24
Guest: Glori Anibarro **
We discuss the Angels' fabulous hair and decide Charlie was just plain lazy. Then we remember the TV dinners that burned the crap out of our mouths. Bo...
Remembering Cosmo the Cat — PR017 from 2018-09-10T06:00:41
My fiancé Chris and I recall life with Cosmo during his final months living with oral cancer. Then Chris interviews me about how Cosmo came into my life, as well as The Cos-man's endearing quirks t...
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LA Rock Scene, Repo Man, 80s Makeup, and Cats — PR016 from 2018-09-03T06:00:07
Guest: Janiss Garza **
Janiss shares her memories as a rock journalist in the 80s and her involvement with the cult classic, Repo Man. We then remember our very cool signature ...
Shopping Mall Shenanigans, Favorite Classes, and DOGS — PR015 from 2018-08-27T06:00:42
Guest: Gia Doutre **
One of my oldest friends and I recall hanging out together at the mall in the 80s, and the shenanigans that ensued. We also discuss our favorite high schoo...
80s Proms, Madonna Videos, and Cats — PR014 from 2018-08-20T06:00:57
Guest: Tamar Arslanian **
We relive the John Hughes-ness of prom in the 80s, and share our favorite memories. Then we discuss the very important subject of Madonna's risqué, bu...
Judy Blume, Trapper Keepers, and Cats — PR013 from 2018-08-13T06:00:31
Guest: Daphne Phillips **
We get real while discussing books by Judy Blume, the iconic YA author of the 70s and 80s. Then Angie reveals which Duran Duran band member's photo sh...
Mork and Mindy, VCRs, and Cats — PR012 from 2018-08-06T06:00:53
Guest: Adrienne Martens **
We get other-worldly with some Mork from Ork goodness and agree no one could've worn those rainbow suspenders better than him. Then Adrienne recalls ...
80s Music Videos, Old School Posters, and Cats — PR011 from 2018-07-30T06:00:35
Guest: JaneA Kelley **
We flash back to classic 80s videos, the MTV craze, and coolness of Friday Night Videos. Then we ask the question, "What was hanging on your bedroom wall...
Men’s and Boys’ Fashion, Green Acres, and Cats — PR010 from 2018-07-23T06:00:34
Guest: Keith Bowers **
We flash back to 80s thrift chic for the gentleman and Keith's "Bobby Brady" pants. Then we revisit reruns of the classic "city guy wants to be a farmer ...
Ferris Bueller, First Bikes, and Cats — PR009 from 2018-07-16T06:00:41
Guest: Jeremy Greenberg **
We chat all things Bueller and discuss the pros and cons of the 70s bicycle's banana seat. And then Jeremy reveals if his cat Uno is more of a Ferris...
Music Obsessions, Jeannie or Samantha, and Cats — PR008 from 2018-07-09T06:00:09
Guest: Robin Olson **
We get funky remembering K-Tel albums and how Robin was almost in Purple Rain. Then we compare the magical abilities of Jeannie and Samantha Stevens and a...
Electronic Toys, Dukes of Hazzard, and Cats — PR007 from 2018-07-02T06:00:26
Guest: Todd Grady ***
We talk Simon, Frogger, and the ultimate coolness of programmable electronic trucks. We also think Daisy Duke could've been a Charlie's Angel, and are cer...
Daytime Soaps, First Jobs, and Cats — PR006 from 2018-06-25T06:00:36
Guest: Linda Banning ***
We dish all things daytime drama, circa 70s and 80s. We also recall the horribleness of our first jobs, and agree that Angie probably drove the ice cre...
Scary Movies, Cartoons, and Cats — PR005 from 2018-06-18T06:00:54
Guest: Susie Shubert ***
We get spooky with iconic horror films of the 70s and 80s -- and then we get kooky with Scooby Doo and other old school cartoons. And, yes ... there ar...
Dating, Laverne or Shirley, and Cats — PR004 from 2018-06-11T06:00:19
Guest: Katy Herman ***
I sit down with the person you see in the Texts from Mittens "Drunk Patty" photos as we compare notes on dating in the 80s. We also finally find out how ...
Love Boat, First Concerts, and Cats — PR003 from 2018-05-28T20:10:12
Guest: Nicky Westbrook ***
We dissect the mysteries of the Pacific Princess, including why we never saw Gopher do any work. Also included are recollections of our first concert...
80s Fashion, First Cars, and Cats — PR002 from 2018-05-28T20:03:09
Guest: Anna Klombies ***
We recall the good, the bad, and the ugly of 80s fashion, our first cars, and ... cats.
Cool stuff inspired...
Landline Phones, 80s Hairstyles, and Cats — PR001 from 2018-05-28T19:53:54
Guest: Jodi Hiland ***
Gen X is the last generation that exclusively used a landline telephone growing up. We talk about how that affected our teenage culture and (of course) dating life....
Paws Rewind Teaser – PR000 from 2018-05-28T18:43:43
Teaser for Paws Rewind: Gen X + Cats podcast.
Humorous talk about growing up in the 70s and 80s, pop culture of the time, and cats.