A podcast dedicated to the Gen X pop culture that raised us. Lori and friends revisit the TV, films, music, and music videos every latchkey kid of the MTV Generation knows and loves ... and sometimes loves to hate.
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Break out the parodies, polka, and puns! Pat stops by ON REPEAT to celebrate the man Kurt Cobain once called “America’s modern pop-rock genius". Yes kids, we happily fall down the rabbit hole of the one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic.
From his awkward beginnings and real-life Napoleon Dynamite moment to his everlasting appeal, Lori and Pat wax poetic about the genius of Weird Al and the welcome space he's created for the weird, wacky, and wonderful in all of us.
Eat It (Official Music Video) - "Weird Al" Yankovic
Fat (Official Music Video) - "Weird Al" Yankovic
Like A Surgeon (Official Music Video) - "Weird Al" Yankovic
Smells Like Nirvana (Official Music Video) - "Weird Al" Yankovic
Amish Paradise (Official Parody of "Gangsta's Paradise") - "Weird" Al Yankovic
"The Weirdly Enduring Appeal of Weird Al Yankovic" by Sam Anderson
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Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Destiny arrives ON REPEAT as Lori welcomes your newest muse Hillary Murphy to break down the magic and mythology of 1980’s cult classic musical fantasy Xanadu!
From those magical unsupervised nights at the roller rink to tube tops, dolphin shorts, and ribbon barrettes, Lori and Hillary remember it all. They also have a lot to say about Sonny getting all the credit, Kira's tireless sacrifice, and Danny's "creative birth" in this big, sometimes animated, always WTF kitchen sink musical mess that we all know and live for.
Get to know Hillary Murphy:
Hillary has been an interior designer and owner of her own design firm for 20 years. She transitioned to a business that designs, develops, and manages vacation home short-term rentals. She also helps curate and execute boutique women-led retreats on their property for facilitators that want to focus solely on offering their unique gifts and wisdom.
Xanadu vacation rental in Joshua Tree
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Hillary Murphy's Xanadu featured in The Wall Street Journal
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Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Lori welcomes her girl crush, yoga instructor LaRee Stach ON REPEAT to gush all over queen Natalie Merchant and her 1995 debut solo album, Tigerlily.
Join Lori and LaRee as they get hypnotized, mesmerized by the album and music videos that still speak to their fierce, delicate souls. The gals talk Lilith Fair, Victoria's Secret Second Skin Satin bras, crying in public, learning to be flexible, yoga for newbies, and New York City.
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Natalie Merchant - Carnival (Official video)
Natalie Merchant - Jealousy (Official video)
Natalie Merchant - Wonder (Official video)
10,000 Maniacs - These Are Days (Official video)
10,000 Maniacs - Because the Night (Official video - MTV Unplugged)
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Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
PAT IS BACK! Join Lori and Pat ON REPEAT as they fall in love all over again with one of the most romantic films of our generation, 1989’s Say Anything, starring John Cusack and Ione Skye.
From men who are best friends with women, coming of age moments in cars, and Lloyd Dobler as a warrior for optimism, to wanting to get hurt, friends with potential, and pens as parting gifts, they raise their boombox in high praise of Cameron Crowe's directorial debut.
"Nobody Thinks It Will Work, Do They? ‘Say Anything…’ Turns 30" by Elizabeth Nelson
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Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
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 as charming.
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Saved by the Bell | "Go For It!" Music Video ft. Hot Sundae
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Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
In this very special ON REPEAT episode, 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 culture, sexy sax music, and of course, dinosaur porn.
Get to know Eric J. Guignard:
The Home of Author Eric J. Guignard
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The Lost Boys Reunion For the Love of Horror 2019
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Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
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.
Guns N' Roses - November Rain [Official Video]
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Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
CONTENT WARNING: This episode explores sensitive themes such as sexual assault, religion, womanhood, sexuality, and identity. Listener discretion is advised.
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.
Tori Amos - Crucify (Official Music Video)
Tori Amos - Silent All These Years (Official Music Video)
Tori Amos - China (Official Music Video)
Tori Amos - Winter (Official Music Video)
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Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
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 they discuss the importance of normalizing male emotion, the pain of losing everything, and the bittersweet journey to learn about life and love in the process.
Get to know Aron Bender:
Aron Bender hosts The Aron Bender Podcast and The Santa Clarita Valley Signal News Podcast. He’s also a professor in the Journalism Department at his alma mater, Cal State Northridge, and worked at radio stations KMPH in Fresno, WIOD in Miami, and KFI in Los Angeles. Aron lost his wife to breast cancer in 2020. They have two wonderful, smart and funny daughters: 9-year-old Marin and 6-year-old Wiley.
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Boyz II Men - Motownphilly (Official Video)
Boyz II Men – It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday (Official Video)
Boyz II Men - End Of The Road (Official Video)
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Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
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 break down the high highs and lowest lows of the complete high school experience.
Get to know Kenny Stach:
Kenny is a former '90s actor you might remember from such films as The Silent Force and The Wounded, along with some PBS guest spots. He’s also an incredibly talented songwriter and musician, devoted husband and father, and effortlessly cool guy.
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Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
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.
Come for the strudel, stay for the Spicoli.
Fast Times At Ridgemont High | Virtual Table Read for CORE
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Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
This very special ON REPEAT episode has Cate and Lori paying 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.
And yes, the besties spill their secret sisterhood stories involving their first "menstroo-ation", first kisses, and first bras, along with their earliest sex ed memories and the wild wondering of what it all means.
Sugar Calling: Cheryl Strayed interview with Judy Blume
The Secret Sisters - "Late Bloomer" [Official Video]
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Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
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.
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Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
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.
Get to know Megan and Wendy:
Megan and Wendy are longtime friends born and raised in Orange County, CA and are the co-creators of the multimedia lifestyle operation Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy. They are moms who love pop culture, travel, beauty and more, offering real-life stories and realistic solutions on their twice-weekly podcast of the same name.
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No Doubt - Just A Girl (Official Music Video)
No Doubt - Don't Speak (Official 4K Music Video)
No Doubt - Don't Speak (The ORIGINAL Version) 1994
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Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
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.
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Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
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.
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Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
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)
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Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
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
Narcotics Task Force NYC Housing Authority Anti-Drug PSA
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 'Drug Dealers Are Dorks'
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Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
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.
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Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
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
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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)
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