Robbie-Ann admits loving The Mall, and describes her brief career at a candy and nut kiosk; learn how a gummy bear changed her career trajectory forever. Amy talks trauma from older, menacing girls early on in her Mall Life, which led to Mall Ambivalence. The record stores. The substandard Roy Rogers franchise in Robbie-Ann's childhood mall.  Mall movies: Robbie-Ann's love for Klinton Spilsbury and "The Legend of the Lone Ranger." Friendly's Ice Cream restaurants. Amy's San Fernando Valley Malls. Dating social rules in The Arcade. Dirty stuff in the back of Spencer Gifts. Amy's Graffiti brand jeans. Sassoon? Sass-ong? Jordache pockets. Amy discovers boys in The Mall. "Mall Air." The warm and fuzzy Hallmark Store. Robbie-Ann's emotional attachment to her childhood mall and its movie theater.  The Magic 8 Ball offers no clues about a possible Mall Comeback one day in the future....

Amy fondly recalls "A Little Princess" and "The Secret Garden." Robbie-Ann sings the praises of "The Princess Bride" novel, and how the movie got it right but the book has so much more to it. Robbie-Ann's love of "A Wrinkle in Time" and how the movie wasn't faithful to the book, but Chris Pine was it so...five stars. The Girls can't remember the name of the dog in the book, which leads to a sidebar about 80s band Quarterflash. Robbie-Ann's childhood introduction to audiobooks, courtesy of her father's cassette recordings of "Think and Grow Rich," which leads to a Tony Robbins sidebar. The hardship of not having the Encyclopedia Britannica set at home, which leads to a sidebar about Robbie-Ann's disastrous oral report on Tanzania in 10th grade Honors History class.

The Girls talk childhood BOOKS that stuck with them. Amy digs into her Judy Blume favorites, which leads to Robbie-Ann's sidebar about a slumber party at her friend Pam's house.  Robbie-Ann explains why she related to the "Ramona Quimby" series. "The Chronicles of Narnia." The "Shoes" series - Amy explains its history and why the books are so special. Robbie-Ann's PTSD caused by reading Marilyn Sachs' "The Bears' House." Amy spoils "The Bridge to Terabithia" for everyone, thank God. Part 1 of 2.

The Girls talk Old Skool Grooming - from "body splash" to "Bonne Bell" to "Body on Tap" shampoo ("Made with real beer!"). Charlie perfume. British Sterling cologne and its 'legen-dree' commercial. Robbie-Ann reveals her make-up scandal as the female lead in the school musical "George M!" during her senior year. Amy talks eyeshadow, perfume packaging and her ninth-grade morning beauty routine. Why would anyone invent fuzzy soap...? Robbie-Ann describes her yellow Listerine nostalgia triggers.  Amy confesses to bath bead aggression. Did your hair smell terrific?

Part 2 of Teen Idols! Dolls. Posters, pillowcases and lunchboxes: the merchandising of "first love." Tiger Beat magazine. Who is Klinton Spilsbury? Was Jon Bon Jovi a "teen idol?" The death of the tin lunchbox. How did Robbie-Ann not have a Shaun Cassidy doll until she was in her 30s? WHY did Robbie-Ann have a Shaun Cassidy doll in her 30s? Amy's close encounter with a New Kids mob. 80s movie teen idols. Rob Lowe - John Taylor Level or no? The Beatles & Elvis.

Shaun Cassidy: doe eyes, pop music and tight pants. George Michael's effect on young Amy. Manly Paul Stanley - why his chest hair and testosterone scared little Robbie-Ann...in a good way. John Taylor's eternal appeal. Donny and Marie, literally the hardest working kids in the 70s. Shaun's "Magic of a Midnight Sky" 2019 concert tour: Robbie-Ann was there! Amy's apologetic non-crush on Donny Osmond. Why a Marie Osmond doll made Amy and her sister almost come to blows. Part 1 of 2!

Part 2 of interview with Behind the Velvet Rope podcaster and 80s Fan David Yontef! More behind the scenes details about his show. When reality stars attack. The wonder that is Xanadu. Queen of the World Madonna--David talks about his fandom from "Like a Virgin" to "Madame X." 12-inch singles. More Madonna: best tour? Favorite album? 

Famed "Behind the Velvet" Rope podcaster David Yontef! In this "Very Special Episode" of the Glitter Boom Girls podcast, special guest and fellow 80s nostalgia enthusiast David Yontef describes how he arrived at his popular interview podcast show that has featured some of the most famous reality, music and drag queen stars all of you know. Topics in this Glitter Boom Girls episode include David's Moroccan chunky sweater. All things "Dallas." The two faces of John Schneider. The eternal fabulousness of Linda Gray. Who DIDN'T watch "Dallas" with their gramma? Taylor Dayne's possible attitude...or not. Amy reveals the inspiration behind Linda Gray's iconic portrayal of Sue Ellen Ewing. Part 1 of 2!

The genius of John Ritter. What happened when the Glitter Boom Girls waited on John Ritter and his wife Amy Yasbeck! Suzanne's ponytails. Janet's style evolution. The iconic apartment. The kitchen wallpaper. The Ropers - Mrs. Roper's wigs and baubles, Mr. Roper's lack of libido. Mr. Furley's ascot. Everyone's wardrobe. Find out a little-known secret about the girl walking on the beach in the show's intro! The post-Chrissy blondes: Cindy and Terri. 

80s b*itches: TV, music and movies. Dynasty and the shoulder pads. Joan Collins' Instagram posts. Is eyeshadow a b*tch-o-meter? Why was Amy a bitch in school? The Empire Queen that is... Madonna. Donna Mills:vulnerable b*tch. The movie high school b*tch. Heathers.