ENCORE: I want candy

10/30/24 • 41 min

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Get ready for a blast from the past! This encore Halloween episode, originally released in October 2020 (remember the lockdown Halloween?!) is one of our favorites—and when Lori, Courtney, Chris, and I started to come together as a podcast family.

Join us as we dive into Lori's candy corn obsession, my blue fuzzy dog costume, Courtney's legendary front yard celebrations, and Chris’s hysterical late-night TV pumpkin adventures. Get a taste of Gen X Halloween experiences that are sure to make you laugh your pillowcase right off. But make sure to hide those candy wrappers.

Episode links (from the original episode show notes)

Original episode (Sn 2 ep 6)
Mike Pence pumpkin meme
Mercedes Ruhl in Married to the Mob
Halloween masks of the 70’s and 80’s
Halloween family photo
Cincinnati dad created a Halloween chute
Krispy Kreme and Lowes costume drive-by
What IS a trebuchet?
Who created the t-shirt cannon?
OPI’s Stay off the Lawn nail color
Songs of the Humpback whale that chris says played at level 10 will solve your neighbors loud music issue

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Episode links (from the original episode show notes)

Original episode (Sn 2 ep 6)
Mike Pence pumpkin meme
Mercedes Ruhl in Married to the Mob
Halloween masks of the 70’s and 80’s
Halloween family photo
Cincinnati dad created a Halloween chute
Krispy Kreme and Lowes costume drive-by
What IS a trebuchet?
Who created the t-shirt cannon?
OPI’s Stay off the Lawn nail color
Songs of the Humpback whale that chris says played at level 10 will solve your neighbors loud music issue

Previous Episode

Back in the Day: Our top 1986 album picks

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Last season, we took a deep dive into four iconic Gen X albums, each handpicked by one of us. We had so much fun, we’re bringing it back—this time with a twist!

Just like before, each of us has selected an album, we’ve all listened, and now we’re sharing our thoughts (because, let’s be honest, we always have plenty to say). But this time, we’re focusing on one specific year: 1986.

Don't worry—we’re still diving into the tracks, digging up behind-the-scenes trivia, and offering our usual commentary. But we’ll also explore who we were during that time and how it influenced our choices. Who knows? We might even discover something new about each other—and what being Gen X really means.

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OUR ALBUMS

Lori: Control, Janet Jackson
Chris: Life’s Rich Pageant, REM
Courtney: London 0 Hull 4, HouseMartins
Eve: So, Peter Gabriel

Next Episode

Pressing Pause: Why we’re taking a break

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After the shock of the 2024 election, the podcast crew has decided to take a little breather. We want to show up as our most authentic (and snarky) selves, so we’re putting the show on hold for now while we figure out next steps. To all our listeners—you have no idea how much you mean to us. This show has been a lifeline for the four of us through all the ups and downs of the past few years, and we just need some time to reset & regroup.

We hope to be back with new episodes in 2025, but if anything changes, we’ll let you know! In the meantime, come hang out in our Facebook group to stay in the loop and soak up some GenX vibes.

Seeya on the flip side, kids. #loveyou #meanit
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