On this very special crossover episode, Lori is SO EXCITED to join Amye of the Gen X, This is Why podcast to discuss Saved By the Bell’s iconic season 2 episode “Jessie’s Song” (aka “I’m So Excited! I’m So...Scared!”)/(aka Jessie Takes Pills, You Guys). Lori and Amye put their minds to it/go for it as they chat being scared straight, disaster fantasies, inappropriate relationships with principals, holding boundaries, Hot Sundae‘s hot mess music video, and mistaking Zack Morris‘s narcissism...

Lori‘s thrilled to welcome award-winning dark and speculative fiction author Eric J. Guignard to discuss the film that proves there’s nothing sexier than the clandestine allure of immortality. Yes, you sexy beasts, we‘re talking 1987’s horror classic, The Lost Boys. We debate who the real ”bad guys” were and ponder Michael‘s poor choices, Sam‘s love of Rob Lowe, and get up close and personal with Grandpa‘s dark side. We also chat death by stereo, the true spirit of indie press, horror fiction...

Cate and Lori focus their attention ON REPEAT as they tackle one very special and SUPER SERIOUS single from Guns N’ Roses’ third studio album, 1991’s Use Your Illusion I.  The gals get emotionally reinvested in GNR’s music video for “November Rain” that premiered in June of ‘92. The besties chat church kisses (hold the tongue, people), nicotine habits, cyborg brides, the vampire Lestat, and of course, Donald Trump.

In this very special ON REPEAT episode, Cate and Lori honor singer, songwriter, pianist, and survivor, Tori Amos and her debut solo triumph, 1992’s Little Earthquakes — a revolutionary album responsible for sending shock waves on to our airwaves and into our souls. Join these true Tori fans as they discuss the way Little Earthquakes’ ”mighty tremors with tender tiptoes” shaped their coming of age, private pain, personal truths, and precious power.

Everyone has a story. He gets them to tell it. Lori’s delighted to welcome broadcast veteran Aron Bender to do a little east coast swing as they sing the praises of Boyz II Men’s 1991 breakout album, Cooleyhighharmony ON REPEAT! Laugh along with these high school buddies as they chat ”sexy sex songs,” divo behavior, Aron’s B2M-adjacent boy band days (and epic Michael McCary impression), and the ”cool kid club” they created as nerdy freshman. Later, cry along with these two old friends as...

Calling all brains, athletes, basket cases, princesses, and criminals! Kenny Stach — the coolest high school upperclassmen the world has ever known — joins me ON REPEAT in detention to discuss one of the absolute greatest high school films of all time, 1985’s The Breakfast Club. From the teenage preoccupation with virginity, badass makeovers, and landing ourselves in detention, to olive loaf sandwiches, underage drinking (with rock star’s sisters), and messing with the bull, Lori and Kenny...

Welcome back to school ON REPEAT, kids! Lori is thrilled to welcome her friend, early GenXer Alex to discuss 1982’s quintessential coming-of-age classic, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. From growing up fast, sneaking out, and favorite makeout songs, to school fights, sniffing ditto copies, sexy centerfolds and school lunches, Lori and Alex break down their own fast times against the backdrop of Ridgemont High’s most memorable moments.

This very special ON REPEAT episode kicks it back to season 1 as Cate and Lori pay homage to Judy Blume’s beloved and controversial young adult novel, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Because this 1970 literary classic holds a special place in the heart of nearly every GenX woman, they’ll explore the book’s timeless themes involving friendship, puberty, and the hard questions we dare ask while taking those brave first steps toward self-discovery.

What price would you pay for popularity? Ronald Miller finds out in 1987’s rom-com Can’t Buy Me Love starring a pre-McDreamy Patrick Dempsey and Amanda Peterson. This popular fan favorite ON REPEAT episode has Cate and Lori chatting favorite movie dates, sexy car wash fights, sweaty suede, loving nerds, peaking in high school, and that token naked girl in every locker room.

This juicy ON REPEAT episode has Lori welcoming podcasters, friends, and OC natives Megan and Wendy to squeeze every last drop out of No Doubt’s tangy and tart tour de force, 1995’s Tragic Kingdom! From Gwen’s super thin eyebrows, strict parents, and hating Christmas, to Wendy being OMGthisclose to appearing in No Doubt’s iconic ”Just a Girl” video, the ladies bask in the magic of ’90s fashion, feminism, and fun.

Lori‘s 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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!

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...

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”).

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.

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.

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...

Filmmaker Tugené Davis 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...

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.

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...