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Dear MTV, Thanks for everything! Love, GenX

Dear MTV is a Gen-Xer’s homage to 80’s music and pop culture that ultimately discusses how MTV shaped American pop culture and Generation-X specifically. The show moves through the decade and will cover a multitude of topics related to the 80’s: music, movies, TV, pop culture, and of course, MTV. This is a great listen to any fan of the 80’s for twice-weekly strolls back into core memories.

  1. 41

    Rockin’ in the Valley

    Like, oh my god!!! The 80’s were totally bitchin’!

  2. 40

    HBD MTV!

    MTV turns 1 and its impact is already MAJOR!

  3. 39

    Much Ado About ‘82

    The 80’s music is on point as always and come revisit a movie that was the blueprint for others trot years to come.

  4. 38

    Phone Home

    80’s kids will know all these great memories. Get some steps in on Memory Lane!

  5. 37

    The Eye of the Tiger

    Sometimes the 80’s truly out-80’s itself.

  6. 36

    The AIR AppAIRent

    A pop culture legend is in the making, and the 80’s music and fashion is still on point.

  7. 35

    The Reeboks with the Straps

    A fitness craze and every flavor in the spice rack of 80’s tunes - coming up!

  8. 34

    Pac-Man Fever!

    A game absolutely takes over while the 80’s hits just keep on coming!

  9. 33

    Rock Lore and a Commodore

    Crushes. Crooning. Computers. Curls. And…bats? 1982 wasted no time being a very 80’s year!

  10. 32

    Great 80’s Hooks and the Wish Book

    Enjoy the great 80’s music, video, and Wish Book memories! https://christmas.musetechnical.com/#:~:text=1981%20JCPenney%20Christmas%20Book,1981%20Montgomery%20Ward%20Christmas%20Book

  11. 31

    Let’s Get Physical!

    The 80’s: the supreme pizza of music!

  12. 30

    Razzles and a Little Home Dazzle

    80’s this and 80’s that. Just how the cousins like it!

  13. 29

    The 80’s: More Flavors Than a Baskin-Robbins!

    80’s hair. 80’s music. 80’s TV. 80’s film. 80’s videos. 80% more 80’s-y!

  14. 28

    We Have Lift-off!

    It’s August 1, 1981 and MTV officially launches. GenX will never be the same!

  15. 27

    80’s Music Buffet Bonus Episode

    Get deeper into Cousin Jonah’s archives as we sample some of the goodness across the decade of the 80’s and prepare to kick off Season 2 with the launch of MTV!

  16. 26

    Dive into Cousin Jonah’s Archive!

    Dolly. Willie. Chrissy Hynde. Guest stars with legends. Live music! What’s not to love??

  17. 25

    Lazy Days and Fireworks Haze

    Ice cream trucks. Fireworks. 80’s music. Greek myths. What’s not to love??

  18. 24

    Got Hose Water?

    GenX plus a water hose meant summer fun for days! Plus, a Chex Mix of great 80’s tunes and a summer blockbuster that holds up today.

  19. 23

    GenX and the OG Heavy Metal

    GenX kids lived to tell about their childhood on the playground. An iconic little toy is exploding in America. 80’s music is still the best.

  20. 22

    Cousin Jonah thanks HEART!

    Check out this special episode recapping Cousin Jonah’s experience at the HEART show on 2/27/26 at Lucas Oil Live at WinStar Casino in Oklahoma. WOW!

  21. 21

    The Bank, The Store, and Little Blue Creatures of Yore

    In April of 1981, errands with our parents had some level of upside. And some very famous blue creatures made the US television debut.

  22. 20

    The American Bunchball Association of America

    Just about all of us cousins played bunchball growing up. And we all listened to amazing 80’s music!

  23. 19

    The GenX FOMO Origin Story

    The school Valentine’s party was giving anticipation and anxiety. Plus, 80’s music is still the best!

  24. 18

    Ten Frames and Board Games

    Let’s check out how we went out and stayed in for fun in 1981. And of course, we’ll talk about 80’s music.

  25. 17

    Christmas is Undefeated!

    It’s the chart week of Dec. 6, 1980, so we gotta discuss Christmas.

  26. 16

    Too Much Turkey? Walk, man!

    Come share some tasty Thanksgiving memories with a side of 80’s music.

  27. 15

    Putt-Putt and The Hut

    Putt-Putt and Pizza Hut teamed up as a dynamic duo of an outing for GenX kids. Plus, Pac-Man is all the rage. Oh, and as always, there will be 80’s music

  28. 14

    Funnies on Sundees and Undies

    Saturday may always be king of the weekend, but don’t sleep on Sunday’s contributions. Plus, famous 80’s kids wear and of course, the music.

  29. 13

    Toons and Tunes

    Come reminisce about the glory that was Saturday morning for GenX kids, recall the joy of a beloved snack treat, and check out some top hits of August 2, 1980.

  30. 12

    Six Flags Over “X”-es

    Relive your family’s 80’s road trip to a theme park and dip into some 80’s music, too.

  31. 11

    GenX Nerd-dom FTW!

    Just a couple of areas that indicated GenX were nerds at heart.

  32. 10

    Bunnies, Burgers, and Brass

    Elementary school ditties, playground jail, and amazing music!

  33. 9

    GenX's Original Grind

    Come reminisce about a couple of GenX's favorite activities in the 80's, and see how the Top 5 songs had a major shake-up.

  34. 8

    Quarters, Cigarettes, and Atari

    How do these things go together? Come find out.... Oh, and talk about some music, of course.

  35. 7

    A Flugelhorn is Not from IKEA

    Check out what Cousin Jonah was doing on Friday nights in 1980 and learn what a flugelhorn is.

  36. 6

    Cousin Jonah Turns 6!

    Come check out what Cousin Jonah was up to in kindergarten, plus reminisce about some good tunes!

  37. 5

    Disco's Last Dance

    Come see what was trending on the music charts for the week of January 5, 1980. If you're an 80's fan, stop in for a listen!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dear MTV is a Gen-Xer’s homage to 80’s music and pop culture that ultimately discusses how MTV shaped American pop culture and Generation-X specifically. The show moves through the decade and will cover a multitude of topics related to the 80’s: music, movies, TV, pop culture, and of course, MTV. This is a great listen to any fan of the 80’s for twice-weekly strolls back into core memories.

HOSTED BY

Jonah Frank

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Dear MTV is a Gen-Xer’s homage to 80’s music and pop culture that ultimately discusses how MTV shaped American pop culture and Generation-X specifically. The show moves through the decade and will cover a multitude of topics related to the 80’s: music, movies, TV, pop culture, and of course, MTV....

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