This week on Dear Archy, the crew gets carried away with their new favorite game ‘Creepy or Retro,’ where they examine Gen-X courtship trends of the 80s and 90s, and vividly envision their translation to 2026 dating. Only after thorough exploration can a Creepy or Retro verdict be donned.

The tables are then turned when our hosts explore the translations of 2026 courtship trends and how they would be experienced by Gen-Xers back in their youth.

The gang has so much fun they run out of time for listener stories and dub this episode Part 1. Next week in Part 2, Dear Archy will share listener love stories and continue their quest to map out how the love lives of younger generations are wildly boring compared to the thrills of authenticity, risk, and the unknown they lived out in the 80s and 90s.

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In a raw and comedic rant, Archy rejects societal judgment and cultural shame surrounding smoking cigarettes. We follow that up with a nostalgic trip down memory lane to discuss the classic Gen X call-in radio show, Loveline.

Plus, Archy and Troy contemplate the situation regarding:

* The absolute freeze of Gen Alpha: Breaking down why our Gen Alpha co-host—and possibly her entire generation—seems completely paralyzed when asked to identify negative emotions or navigate basic conflict.

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This week on Dear Archy, we dive into the ultimate uncomfortable relationship advice, tackle two hilarious, chaotic listener letters and discuss the self-retraction of our first episode.

First, we break down a total teen romance disaster involving the most awkward and, frankly, bizarre thing you can possibly do in front of your crush. Then, we answer a truly one-of-a-kind, too odd to miss parenting fiasco about a kid walking in on their parents.

Plus, Archy gives her unfiltered Gen X perspective on:

* The #1 way Alphas are bad at X trends: Archy calls out Gen Alpha’s hilarious, yet endearing, misunderstandings of Gen X culture.

* The Too-Real Gen X GRWM: A raw, hilarious parody of teen ‘Get Ready With Me’ videos exposes the absurdity of children using anti-aging products and more.

* The raincoat diaper of a quasi-adult: Diving deep into a highly specific, bizarre and unrecommended teen milestone.

* Not-So-Sexy Cereal: A traumatizing sleepover interruption when a child walks in on the hosting couple, prompting his panic-induced cereal toss.

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