A Gen X After School Special: Desperately Seeking Ron Popeil

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=CdDojNdM630Popiel Pocket Fisherman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fh_YwAnv7wAuri car protecting "goo"  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lxXqWF5ra0&list=PLjhu9vRAiH3GnDqOTt5P34AVs2m7_uJM1The Bullet Express - 8 minute meal machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VClzXOvg8Ronco GLH Spray on Hair - "the babes are back!" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlbuUiWnlJcMister Microphone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIrzkPDtrkKTel - Hit Machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE47PpZCE38&list=PLstZwD2dmTg7G5Z2ZkZ5kHpYUzpixXE0SDesperately Seeking Susan Jacket -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmqN8doiOr4Corey Haim and Corey Feldman Call In - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QqhWFQLVh8  Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Support the showGrab our  MERCH!!! 2026 - We donate $2 per item sold with a minimum of $200 to each org!Jan-Feb - Influenced Mar-Apr - Exodus Refugee ImmigrationMay-Jun -  Rapha InternationalJul-Aug - Sept-Oct  - Nov-Dec  - Love the pod? Let us know! SUPPORT THE POD HERE! Sign up for our newsletter! HERETell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPODSend us your Dear GenX Women letters! JOIN US in  L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social ClubL.Y.L.A.S (Love You Like a Sis) is a paid membership platform supporting this podcast and the work we do in the Facebook group.INSTAGRAMBlueskyThe OG Facebook group! GenX Women are Sick of This Shi...