GenX Women are Sick of This Shit! – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Navigating the complexities of holiday obligations often brings up feelings of nostalgia and frustration. In a heartfelt discussion, Megan and Lesley explore their memories of holiday traditions, share experiences of unwrapping gifts, and highlight the struggle between maintaining cherished customs and the need for intentional change.

• Reflections on 80s fashion and the bewildering return of certain trends
• The emotional toll of holiday obligations versus joyful traditions
• Conversations from the community about navigating the holiday season
• Nostalgic memories of childhood gifts and family gatherings
• The evolution of holiday foods and shared recipes
• A look back on holiday decorating styles compared to modern minimalism
• Encouragement to redefine personal holiday experiences without guilt

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Episode 0: Water 0, Cat 1

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

samedi 21 décembre 2024 • Durée 56:01

Get to know Megan and Lesley as they find themselves suddenly making a podcast *GASP*. In this episode Megan and Lesley learn about levels and volume consistency. Megan and Lesley get upstaged by a cat. Megan and Lesley ramble on about high school and try to figure out what in the hell they are actually doing and if they should keep doing it. TBA!

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Desperately Seeking Ron Popeil: An After School Special

Saison 1 · Épisode 6

samedi 17 août 2024 • Durée 47:39

In this "After School Special" Megan takes Lesley on a tour of infomercials from the 80s and beyond. What treasures will they find? What can you still get online? What happens when you call an old 1-800 number? Find out in this summer break brain bubble gum of nostalgia!

PLEASE hang in there till minute 35!!! OMG! I just can't.

Featured Infomercials!

Phone Relief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdDojNdM630

Popiel Pocket Fisherman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fh_YwAnv7w

Auri car protecting "goo" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lxXqWF5ra0&list=PLjhu9vRAiH3GnDqOTt5P34AVs2m7_uJM1

The Bullet Express - 8 minute meal machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VClzXOvg8

Ronco GLH Spray on Hair - "the babes are back!" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlbuUiWnlJc

Mister Microphone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIrzkPDtrk

KTel - Hit Machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE47PpZCE38&list=PLstZwD2dmTg7G5Z2ZkZ5kHpYUzpixXE0S

Desperately Seeking Susan Jacket - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmqN8doiOr4

Corey Haim and Corey Feldman Call In - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QqhWFQLVh8

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Episode 5: Life, Death & Disney

Saison 1 · Épisode 5

samedi 3 août 2024 • Durée 01:07:41

In this episode Megan and Lesley gossip about Stranger Things, Lesley's fave D&D candle company and the magic of Disney. Learn a litte bit more about the personal lives of your hosts and the experiences that shaped them.

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Episode 4: Fuck No, I Want a Seat!

Saison 1 · Épisode 4

samedi 20 juillet 2024 • Durée 44:57

With the Summer concert season in full swing, Megan and Lesley talk about music, fave bands, summer 2024 tours and how to enjoy (and afford) live music as a mid-century human!

Hear some fun 5 Minutes of Fame about smelling (yes, smelling) a famous musician, seeing a musical temper tantrum live on stage and our FIRST GenX Women are Sick of Your Shit group member CALL IN!!! (At mInute 37 if you wanna jump to the middle!)

Evidently there is an "Ask Jeeves Era" for GenXers?? Learn how we bought tickets in the olden days (by horse and buggy from the General Store!)

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Episode 3: Hot Flash Summer

Saison 1 · Épisode 3

samedi 6 juillet 2024 • Durée 01:00:26

International Menopause Society

In this episode Megan and Lesley talk about how freaking hot they are in the way that only mid-century old women can. Hear reflections on the death of Donald Sutherland, Menopause and the "Take a Fan" suggestion and memorable live-action superhero's from the 70s and 80s.

This episode was recorded on June 22, 2024 and released on July 6th, 2024.

Sources:

The North American Menopause Society

Dr. Jen Gunter

The Band Orleans

(Image Refrence) Orleans Album Cover

Donald Sutherland IMDB

Donald Sutherland Wiki

Isis IMDB

Wonder Woman IMDB

Electra Woman and Dyna Girl IMDB

Electra Woman Theme (Cyndi Lauper and YOU'RE WELCOME)

Electra Woman Theme Original

Buffy The Vampire Slayer - TV

Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Movie

Paul Rubins death scene: Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Equal Opportunity Act of 1972

Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974:

JStore Daily - from JSTORE, Nonprofit Library for the Intellectually Curious: A Bank of Her Own

"The Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 gave every American woman, married or not, the right to open her own bank or credit account. It outlawed discrimination by both sex and race in banking. It i

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Episode 2: Lost Film Found (a Cinderella Story)

Saison 1 · Épisode 2

vendredi 21 juin 2024 • Durée 30:23

Megan and Lesley hear the tale of a roll of film found at a Cinderella concert with images of a mystery woman who had met the band.

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Episode 1: Put Your Teeth Back In Grandma

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

samedi 25 mai 2024 • Durée 32:25

In this installment, Megan and Lesley discuss the untimely passing of a musician of influence, birth of the 24 hour news, and the generational styles of flipping the bird.

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Episode 14: Where Did You Put The D?

Saison 1 · Épisode 14

samedi 7 décembre 2024 • Durée 01:01:26

Megan and Lesley talk about holiday movies past and present.

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Episode 13: Pass Me The Micro Magic

Saison 1 · Épisode 13

samedi 23 novembre 2024 • Durée 01:13:03

It's almost Thanksgiving in the U.S. and this episode is all about food! (Please don't forget BOTH of these women have ADHD.)

Listen to Lesley and Megan while they 'talk shit about shit'. (This episode starts around 13:30.) They deep dive into the "Foods of the Past" like T.V. Dinners, Micro Magic, Chef Boyardee and La Choy and keeping our bodies alive for one more day with fancy vitamins because of all the crap we ate.

There are some terrible impersonations, conversations about skirt twirling, patchouli and black light posters. We talk about They talk about the Grateful Dead way longer than they got to see them in real life and debate cruciferous vegetables.

What foods did YOU eat growing up? What about your school lunch? We want to know!!

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Ooo, listen to our first "Dear GenX Women" letter response and how to set boundaries during the holidays. (55:02)

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