Dear MTV, Thanks for everything! Love, GenX

By Jonah Frank

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 cov... more

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The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.

Dear MTV, Thanks for everything! Love, GenX episodes:

March 23, 2026 We Have Lift-off!
It’s August 1, 1981 and MTV officially launches. GenX will never be the same!
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27min
March 19, 2026 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!
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30min
March 16, 2026 Dive into Cousin Jonah’s Archive!
Dolly. Willie. Chrissy Hynde. Guest stars with legends. Live music! What’s not to love??
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14min
March 12, 2026 Lazy Days and Fireworks Haze
Ice cream trucks. Fireworks. 80’s music. Greek myths. What’s not to love??
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29min
March 09, 2026 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.
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28min
March 05, 2026 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.
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25min
March 03, 2026 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!
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20min
March 02, 2026 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.
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23min
February 26, 2026 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!
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25min
February 23, 2026 The GenX FOMO Origin Story
The school Valentine’s party was giving anticipation and anxiety. Plus, 80’s music is still the best!
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25min

FAQs about Dear MTV, Thanks for everything! Love, GenX:

How many episodes does Dear MTV, Thanks for everything! Love, GenX have?

The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.