Episodes
The "Rate Your Willpower" quiz takes us unexpected places in a more, uh, "freewheeling" Slumber Party than usual!
Published 05/30/23
Unscented, fragrance-free, or bathing in Harley-Davidson Cologne? YOU MUST CHOOSE
Published 05/16/23
Artists are having side projects! Charlie Sheen goes Swiss! AND MORE!
Published 05/02/23
It's a hat on a hat for Sassiest Girl #2 -- and more!
Published 04/18/23
Learn everything you need to know about "Christmas piles," and much much more!
Published 04/04/23
It's a sartorial choose-your-own-adventure in this double issue!
Published 03/21/23
Roseanne and Cher are just two women of a certain age SAVAGED in this issue!
Published 03/07/23
It's a double issue, but don't cry! Especially not at someone else's birthday party.
Published 02/21/23
The public toilet discourse flushes out a lot of opinions!
Published 02/07/23
Pam returns to join the discussion on beauty gadgets, Amish style, and more!
Published 01/24/23
Kim and Megan return to discuss a veritable boyfest of topics!
Published 01/10/23
Megan and Kim wind up their guest-co-hosting gigs with a bumper crop of pop culture topics. What Now takes us through The Keeper, "Bettys," acceptable crush objects Simon de la Brosse and Ethan Hawke, and Unacceptable crush object Leaf Phoenix. We attempt to understand the plot of Nightmare On Elm Street 5 and the appeal of Queen Of Hearts. We celebrate Mike's extremely correct five-star review of the Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique, and why the youth still know Tears For Fears. Then it's on to...
Published 01/10/23
What to do when the guy you date there ditches you...and more!
Published 12/27/22
While Pam continues globe-trotting, we are joined by guest co-hosts Megan McCafferty and Kim Reed for a discussion of the fashion (etc.) of the October 1989 issue! We're painting our feet, squinting at boots, sewing crap to the bottom of our blazers...okay, we're only doing some of that -- but we're talking about all of it. Prepare yourself for a deep dive on the "Welcome To Bedrock" fashion story, which instantly finds itself in the top 5 weirdest in the magazine's young life. Plus! Ads,...
Published 12/13/22
While Pam continues globe-trotting, we are joined by guest co-hosts Megan McCafferty and Kim Reed for a discussion of the fashion (etc.) of the October 1989 issue! We're painting our feet, squinting at boots, sewing crap to the bottom of our blazers...okay, we're only doing some of that -- but we're talking about all of it. Prepare yourself for a deep dive on the "Welcome To Bedrock" fashion story, which instantly finds itself in the top 5 weirdest in the magazine's young life. Plus! Ads,...
Published 12/13/22
For once, the lead feature is not heavy with tragedy — it’s just a little research piece on stats about teens in the U.S. compared to other countries. Do WE find a way to end on a bummer note anyway? …Sorry, but yes, we do. We also discuss a piece that claims to help you “blow off” a reputation you might not want, and a collection of Sassy staffers’ most horrifying and graphic period stories. Beyond the features, we’re talking gum, toilet strat, cheaters, eye twitches, and much much more!...
Published 11/29/22
Pam is overseas and Kim Reed's internet has been destroyed, but guest co-host Megan McCafferty is here! And eager to dig in on October 1989's pop culture topics. Her beloved Keith Coogan gets a mention in a What Now blurb about Star Search! Her object of teenage obsession, River Phoenix, gets a whole page to proselytize to Christina about animal rights! And there's more: we also cover Gleaming The Cube, The Karate Kid Part III, Frank Whaley, acceptable potatoes, whether The Pogues and reggae...
Published 11/29/22
Pam is overseas and Kim Reed's internet has been destroyed, but guest co-host Megan McCafferty is here! And eager to dig in on October 1989's pop culture topics. Her beloved Keith Coogan gets a mention in a What Now blurb about Star Search! Her object of teenage obsession, River Phoenix, gets a whole page to proselytize to Christina about animal rights! And there's more: we also cover Gleaming The Cube, The Karate Kid Part III, Frank Whaley, acceptable potatoes, whether The Pogues and reggae...
Published 11/15/22
For once, the lead feature is not heavy with tragedy -- it's just a little research piece on stats about teens in the U.S. compared to other countries. Do WE find a way to end on a bummer note anyway? ...Sorry, but yes, we do. We also discuss a piece that claims to help you "blow off" a reputation you might not want, and a collection of Sassy staffers' most horrifying and graphic period stories. Beyond the features, we're talking gum, toilet strat, cheaters, eye twitches, and much much more!...
Published 11/15/22
The September 1989 issue truly gets to the heart of what 90% of Sassy readers (give or take) were obsessing about: Rate Your Guy Appeal. How strong should you come on to a hypothetical Danish exchange student? Take the quiz and compare your results to ours. Then it's on to your latest voicemails, covering subjects ranging from how to interact with Northern Irish children; whether Bonhomme is a force for evil; how dangerous Drysol may actually be, and much much more! Join The LTS Club And Get...
Published 11/01/22
The September 1989 issue truly gets to the heart of what 90% of Sassy readers (give or take) were obsessing about: Rate Your Guy Appeal. How strong should you come on to a hypothetical Danish exchange student? Take the quiz and compare your results to ours. Then it's on to your latest voicemails, covering subjects ranging from how to interact with Northern Irish children; whether Bonhomme is a force for evil; how dangerous Drysol may actually be, and much much more!QUICK LINKS 🗒 Full episode...
Published 11/01/22
What's your look going to be when you head back to school this year? Horse girl? All-red Christmas elf? Sticking buttons on all your garments, until they inevitably fall off in a trail behind you? Sassy is here for ALL these ideas! We also learn about tiny jewelry, models so "quirky" they actually look smart, some truly demented ads, and the arrival of a Fashion Editor, at last. Put down your glue gun and listen! Join The LTS Club And Get The Goodies 📖 Full cover-to-cover magazine PDFs 💬 Chat...
Published 10/18/22
What's your look going to be when you head back to school this year? Horse girl? All-red Christmas elf? Sticking buttons on all your garments, until they inevitably fall off in a trail behind you? Sassy is here for ALL these ideas! We also learn about tiny jewelry, models so "quirky" they actually look smart, some truly demented ads, and the arrival of a Fashion Editor, at last. Put down your glue gun and listen!QUICK LINKS 🗒 Full episode notes can be found on this episode's page on...
Published 10/18/22
The September 1989 issue gives us much to discuss in the world of pop culture. Is "well-gutted" a valid Sassy Glossary entry when "gutted" is just fine on its own? Should men pay for dates? How much can we discuss the TV adaptation of The Outsiders that won't be out for several months? How much baseline knowledge should a Gen Xer have about the Indigo Girls? How much worse is The Batman (2022) than Batman (1989)? How many of the All My Children stars Christina hung out with on set...
Published 10/04/22
The September 1989 issue gives us much to discuss in the world of pop culture. Is "well-gutted" a valid Sassy Glossary entry when "gutted" is just fine on its own? Should men pay for dates? How much can we discuss the TV adaptation of The Outsiders that won't be out for several months? How much baseline knowledge should a Gen Xer have about the Indigo Girls? How much worse is The Batman (2022) than Batman (1989)? How many of the All My Children stars Christina hung out with on set are still...
Published 10/04/22