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Episode 13: Pass Me The Micro Magic Nov 23, 2024

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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!!
Five Minutes of Fame at minute (52:12) THANK YOU DANI!
Ooo, listen to our first "Dear GenX Women" letter response and how to set boundaries during the holidays. (55:02)

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Episode 12: It's the Most Wonderful Time...on T.V. Nov 09, 2024

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Megan and Lesley wander down yet ANOTHER long sealed tunnel in their minds to dust off the holiday specials of the 70s and 80s (which were from the 50s?) and an little 90s nostalgia thrown in. Learn about the talent that crosses over generations and genres.

We are back at it with a full-length episode including:

"BS and Hot Gos" aka "Who Died This Week" featuring our love for Teri Garr and her career that ties all the way back to Elvis.

"What Shit are we Sick of This Week?" - THE STATE OF WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE

"GenXpert Not an Expert" - Holiday Specials!* Rudolph, Frosty, Star Wars (Happy Life Day!), Pac-Man, Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas, He-Man and She-Ra (no lies) and the transition from the annual TV special to on-demand streaming and DVDs and it's impact on the experience of waiting all year long to watch your favorite shows!

*This shows are mostly US based and eurocentric. All except for Emmet Otter - he's an otter and Rudolph is a reindeer, but you get our meaning.

"Five Minutes of Fame" - from GenX Women are Sick of This Shit member Carolyn B. all about filming with Kevin Costner in Yellowstone.

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Episode 11: The Price is Wrong Due to Inflation Oct 27, 2024

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OOPS! We are a day late due to all the things we talk about at the beginning of the pod. The Irvington (IN) Halloween Festival kicked Lesley and Producer Tim's butt this year. Thanks for your patience and and grace while we get back on track.

In THIS episode Lesley and Megan talk about GAMESHOWS from the 70s and 80s! But first they do a little singing and talk about Megan's latest concert and their love of Maggie Smith & Clash of the Titans.They also admit that they have forgotten a whole segament of the pod for a couple of months. (What Shit are We Sick of Today?)

The episode really starts at 16:06 but the intro is pretty funny so choose accordingly.

Recorded on 10/14/24.

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Episode 10: The Mall, an ADHD Fever Dream Oct 11, 2024

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In THIS episode Megan and Lesley love bomb one another to make you a little uncomfortable and to bring some joy into the world. They also create the most akward segway into the begining of an episode ever. Was it "urban or rural (or the boonies)", Megan? We don't know? Does it matter? Actually, yes, yes it does.

Do you know the history of The Mall? We didn't either! But now we know just enough to be dangerous "Gen Xpert/Not an Xperts" on THE MALL.

Lesley and Megan intro The Mall, "BS and Hot Gos" (now named 'Who Died This Week?) on Kris Kristofferson, dicsuss Top Hits of the 1980s on the day of recording (10/6) wander down "the long dark tunnels of their minds" about their individual mall "careers" and do a little "5 Minutes of Fame" (50:45) including running head first into David Hasselhoff. And off mic remember a whole forgotten segment of the pod - "What Shit are we Sick of TODAY!" - returning SOON!

Highlights:

Megan remembers she met Cyndi Lauper and shares a dark secret about Spencers and a highly prized vintage artifact that is worth millions and should be in the Smithsonian per the Xperts (meaning Lesley).
Learn the origins of 70s kids clown phobias at the hands of Service Merchandise (30:36).
Megan was a child actor starring in commenrcials with beloved Indy TV weatherman Bob Gregory and got paid in stuffed animals. (37:10)
Hear about The Mall during the holidays (39:20).
Lesley talks about her Carrie Bradshaw days as a hot big city girl working in Downtown Indy during the heyday of Circle Center Mall (45:49).
Do you remember family photos? Olan Mills? Glamor Shots? We do! (1:05:46)

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Episode 9: I'm not your Father, I'm your GenX Princess Sep 27, 2024

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In this episode Megan and Lesley go on a long ADHD laden journey discussing the personal and cultural significnace of Star Wars (1977) following the death of James Earl Jones on Sept. 9, 2024. They also play with their lightsabers. And Lesley makes her Force Face. Be sure to keep Megan away from the droids.

Oh yeah, and first they give you an update on the state of the Facebook group. Forgot that bit. If you wanna skip that start about 20 mins and 20 secs in. Did you have betamax or VHS? What about an 80s computer? Did you ever watch Hardware Wars? Inquiring minds want to know!

Five MInutes of Fame is at 59 minutes 57 seconds.

James Earl Jones

Star Wars: A New Hope

Battlestar Galactica TV Show 1978

Hardware Wars 1978

Star Trek The Motion Picture

Indiana Jones

Star Trek the Original Series
Conan the Barbarian 1982
Flash Gordon 1980
Clash of the Titans 1981

Excalibur 1981
Dune 1984
Hero's Journey Joseph Campbell

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Five Minutes of Fame: What WAS Hands Across America Anyway? Sep 14, 2024

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Megan and Lesley yammer on about a lot of nonsense in the beginning then finally get on track reading and listening to all of YOUR Five Mintes of Fame stories! This episode is dedicated to the members of GenX Women are Sick of This Shit! Your stories inspire us and make us laugh! We hope you love hearing your stories as much as we loved sharing them.

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A Gen X After School Special: Wet Hot Summer Soaps Aug 30, 2024

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Join us for a summer fun lovin' GenX Women are Sick of This Shit After School Special Number 2 all about the soap operas of our youth! From General Hospital to Dallas to the soap fantasy Passions which we never watched but have a lot to say about - wander down this little squiggly path of brain bubblegum. Listen to Lesley and Megan theorize in their GenXpert Not An Xpert way about the changes in daytime and nighttime dramas from the 70s to the 90s.

The Young and the Restless

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A Gen X After School Special: Desperately Seeking Ron Popeil Aug 17, 2024

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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 Aug 03, 2024

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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! Jul 20, 2024

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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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