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The Untitled GenX Podcast
by Lori Garcia
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. Made in the ‘70s. Raised in the ‘80s. Unfazed in the ‘90s.
Episodes
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Our Epic GenX Road Trip Adventure!
Hop in the backseat and buckle up, because we’re taking you on an epic road trip adventure to the GenX capital of the world — SEATTLE! So forgive the road noise and pop open your Pringles as we rehash a questionable road trip we took in high school, Lori's first time drinking, Cate breaking and...
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A Heads Up! + ON REPEAT: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (1970)
We don't have a new episode this week for one very good reason! Cate and I are hitting the road for an epic road trip adventure to the home of all things GenX. Yep, I’m talking about Seattle, WA! We’re going to try to podcast on the road (so stay tuned for that), but in the meantime, in honor of...
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Patreon Bonus: The Golden Girls - ”Sick and Tired” (aka ”Dorothy Is Dismissed by Her Doctors”) (1989)
Because free is fun, I'm offering you a sneak peak of The Untitled GenX Podcast's Patreon! If you're into it, I invite you subscribe at Patreon.com/TheUntitledGenXPodcast. For $5 or more per month, you'll unlock access to exclusive episodes like this one and nab yourself an official sticker.…
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The Cutting Edge (1992)
We’re here to warm your cold, cold hearts as we revisit 1992's romcom comfort classic The Cutting Edge, a film about ice princesses, Pamchenkos, and of course, toe picks! From sex in the Olympic Village, men with cutting edges, signature dude dick moves, and pounding tequila shots, to Cate…
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Return to Oz (1985)
We’re taking you somewhere over the rainbow into the bowels of the Emerald City to revisit a fever dream from our youth as we hitch a ride on the gump to join Dorothy and her misfit pals in Return to Oz, the dark fantasy adventure responsible for our collective childhood trauma. From big…
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Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
Don't go mistaking paradise for a pair of long legs, and don't go thinking there was ever a better Gen X love triangle than Some Kind of Wonderful. Friend of the pod and resident cool guy Kenny Stach joins us as we talk all about the risks and rewards of being in love with a friend, stalker…
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The Giving Tree (1964)
If you’ve ever pondered the sometimes fuzzy line between love vs. sacrifice … or helping vs. enabling … or beloved children’s classic vs. entitled child’s manifesto, then this episode is for you. We’re turning the pages of Shel Silverstein’s classic, The Giving Tree and exploring the themes we...
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Aerosmith’s Alicia Silverstone Music Video Trilogy (1993-1994)
Content warning: This episode includes discussions surrounding suicide. If you are someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in crisis and are in the US, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to be automatically connected to the National Suicide…
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Singles (1992)
Welcome-ish to (what we have so far for) Season 4! Cate, my childhood best friend and your favorite GenX cohost is here to rock your world as we to break down the sex, single life, and Seattle sound of 1992’s GenX classic, Singles. From "the show up", video dating, and what we can only assume is…
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ON REPEAT: Skid Row (1989)
WE ARE THE YOUTH GONE WILD! Join Cate and Lori ON REPEAT as they rock out to an album near and dear to their 8th grade hearts — Skid Row’s 1989 self-titled debut album. Crank the volume as the gals discuss all the *ahem* feelings Sebastian Bach’s low-rise leather pants and high cheekbones gave...
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ON REPEAT: Cyndi Lauper - She’s So Unusual (1983)
Cate and Lori are back ON REPEAT singing the praises of singer, songwriter, actress, feminist, activist, and all-around queen, Cyndi Lauper and her breakout 1983 debut album, She’s So Unusual. The gals dance deep into the album’s bops, ballads, and sometimes unusual music videos. In true Cyndi...
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ON REPEAT: a-ha - Take On Me (1985)
The gals take you back to Cate's very first music video, a-ha’s 1985 synth-pop tour-de-force single, "Take On Me" from their debut album Hunting High and Low. They draw deep into the progressive single, innovative music video, and long-time legacy of this beloved and often-covered ‘80s classic.…
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ON REPEAT: The Electric Grandmother (1982)
Cate and Lori TOTALLY FREAK OUT ON REPEAT over 1982’s endearing and oddly unsettling made-for-TV movie, The Electric Grandmother, starring Maureen Stapleton and Edward Herrmann. And if you're like, "Never heard of it," you're in for a big surprise as the ladies recount the nightmare nostalgia...
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ON REPEAT: Heathers (1989)
GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS ON REPEAT! Cate and Lori decided to kill a bottle of wine and dish on 1989’s cult classic Heathers starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty. It’s no secret this film is "so very" with its dark humor and colorful characters (#teammartha), so the good...
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ON REPEAT: FRIENDS - ”The One With All the Resolutions” (aka ”Ross and the Leather Pants”) (1999)
Happy 2023, beautiful people! If it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month, or even your last two years, join Cate and Lori as they revisit season 5, episode 11 of Friends, "The One with All the Resolutions" ON REPEAT! (Yes, this podcast episode originally aired December 2020. And yes, they...
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ON REPEAT: (Drunk) Die Hard (1988)
Welcome to the ON REPEAT party, pals. Today Cate and Lori tackle the iconic Christmas (?) blockbuster, Die Hard. They invite you to “come out the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs…” as they dive deep into the elevator shaft of the film’s titillating trivia, it’s place in the great...
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ON REPEAT: Mariah Carey - ”All I Want for Christmas Is You” (1994) — with Big Brother Jake!
Lori's very merry to welcome her new best friend, podcaster Big Brother Jake ON REPEAT to chat all about the song Mariah Carey calls among her greatest achievements. Yes, little lambs, we’re talking about Mariah’s 1994 immortal holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas is You”. From Mariah being…
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ON REPEAT: A Christmas Story (1983) — with Trish the Dish of GenX Voice!
Lori's feeling the excitement of a kid on Christmas as she welcomes podcaster Trish of GenX Voice ON REPEAT to discuss 1983’s classic cringey comedy, A Christmas Story. Join Trish and Lori as they question Aunt Clara's motives, Mom's '80s-inspired perm, childhood "visions," and Ralphie as a...
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ON REPEAT: Wham! - Last Christmas (1984)
This Christmas, Cate and Lori are giving their hearts ON REPEAT to someone special (psst! YOU) as they revisit Wham’s chart-topping, toe-tapping hits “Last Christmas” and “Everything She Wants”. Released as a double A-side in December 1984, the gals dive deep into the dramatic music videos,...
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ON REPEAT: A Very Special Thanksgiving Crossover: The Cosby Show / Who’s the Boss?
Pull up a chair for this very special ON REPEAT episode as Cate and Lori dish on the iconic Thanksgiving episodes of Who's the Boss? and The Cosby Show! The gals talk turkey about The Cosby Show —"Bonjour, Sondra" (Season 1, Episode 10) and Who's the Boss? — "Thanksgiving at Mrs. Rossini's"…
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ON REPEAT: The Wild World of ”Weird Al” Yankovic — with Pat!
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…
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ON REPEAT: Xanadu (1980) — with Hillary Murphy!
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…
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ON REPEAT: Natalie Merchant - Tigerlily (1995) — with LaRee Stach!
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…
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ON REPEAT: Say Anything (1989) — with Pat!
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...
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ON REPEAT: Saved by the Bell - ”Jessie‘s Song” (aka ”I‘m So Excited!”) (1990) — with Amye of Gen X, This is Why.
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…
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ON REPEAT: The Lost Boys (1987) — with Eric J. Guignard!
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...
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ON REPEAT: Guns N’ Roses - November Rain (1992)
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...
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ON REPEAT: Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes (1992)
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…
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ON REPEAT: Boyz II Men - Cooleyhighharmony (1991) — with Aron Bender!
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...
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ON REPEAT: The Breakfast Club (1985) — with Kenny Stach!
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...
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ON REPEAT: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) — with Alex!
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...
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ON REPEAT: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (1970)
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...
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ON REPEAT: Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)
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...
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ON REPEAT: No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom (1995) — with Megan and Wendy!
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…
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ON REPEAT: That Latchkey Kid Life — with Whit Honea!
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...
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ON REPEAT: Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
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…
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ON REPEAT: Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (1983)
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…
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ON REPEAT: Anti-Drug PSAs of the 1980s
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...
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ON REPEAT: Clueless (1995) — with Amber Dorsey!
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...
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ON REPEAT: Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA (1984) — with Serge Bielanko!
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...
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ON REPEAT: 1980’s Slumber Parties
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...
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ON REPEAT: Cocktail (1988)
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…
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Patreon Bonus: My So-Called Life - ”In Dreams Begin Responsibilities” (aka ”How My So-Called Life Left Us Hanging”) (1995) — with Cate!
Because free is fun, I'm offering you a sneak peak of The Untitled GenX Podcast's Patreon! If you're into it, I invite you subscribe at Patreon.com/TheUntitledGenXPodcast. For $5 or more per month, you'll unlock access to exclusive episodes like this one and nab yourself an official sticker.…
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Season 3 Reflections
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...
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Working Girl (1988) — with Jeannette Guignard!
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...
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Steel Magnolias (1989) — with Nina Badzin!
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,...
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School Daze (1988) — with Tugené Davis!
Filmmaker Tugené Davis is 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...
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Duran Duran - Rio (1982) — with Michelle Newman!
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...
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David Bowie - Let’s Dance (1983) — with Rowan Harrison!
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…
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Pump Up the Volume (1990) — with Buzz Bishop!
I'm totally pumped to welcome radio host Buzz Bishop to join me in seizing the air as we break down 1990’s coming-of-age indie drama Pump Up the Volume. As a radio veteran, Buzz talks hard about the duality of the person behind the mic, the perks and pitfalls of that radio life, having Michael...
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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. Made in the ‘70s. Raised in the ‘80s. Unfazed in the ‘90s.
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Lori Garcia
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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. Made in the ‘70s. Raised in the ‘80s. Unfazed in the ‘90s.
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