In honor of Purple Rain’s 40th ANNIVERSARY, we’re replaying our in-depth discussion of this iconic Gen X blockbuster and the music that made this movie unforgettable.LISTEN NOW for a SUPERSIZED conversation where we open with a tribute to the GenX icons we've recently lost and talk about the 40th anniversary celebrations for Purple Rain happening in Minneapolis this week! Support Carolyn and Down syndrome research https://secure.givelively.org/donate/lumind-idsc-foundation/bank-of-america-chicago-marathon-october-12-2025/carolyn-cochrane Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/pcps Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

In honor of Purple Rain’s 40th ANNIVERSARY, we’re replaying our in-depth discussion of this iconic Gen X blockbuster and the music that made this movie unforgettable. LISTEN NOW for a SUPERSIZED conversation where we open with a tribute to the GenX icons we've recently lost and talk about the 40th anniversary celebrations for Purple Rain happening in Minneapolis this week!Support Carolyn and Down syndrome research https://secure.givelively.org/donate/lumind-idsc-foundation/bank-of-america-chicago-marathon-october-12-2025/carolyn-cochrane Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/pcps Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In honor of Purple Rain’s 40th ANNIVERSARY, we’re replaying our in-depth discussion of this iconic Gen X blockbuster and the music that made this movie unforgettable.LISTEN NOW for a SUPERSIZED conversation where we open with a tribute to the GenX icons we've recently lost and talk about the 40th anniversary celebrations for Purple Rain happening in Minneapolis this week! Support Carolyn and Down syndrome research https://secure.givelively.org/donate/lumind-idsc-foundation/bank-of-america-chicago-marathon-october-12-2025/carolyn-cochrane Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/pcps Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Our Purple Rain Book Report: SUPERSIZED EDITION

The Pop Culture Preservation Society is a podcast dedicated to preserving and elevating the unsung pop culture nuggets of the classic Gen X childhood. Were you there when Marcia broke her nose? Tiger Beat delivered the news? And John Travolta was stuck in that plastic bubble? Then this is the podcast for you!Join enthusiastic fangirls Carolyn, Kristin and Michelle — die-hard members of the Big Wheel Generation — as we discuss and dissect the crushes, clothes, books, movies, songs, tv and toys that shaped our youth. We’ll also chat about the role nostalgia plays in our lives and how recalling these positive memories increases our sense of connectedness and well-being. And really, isn’t that something we could all use a little more of right now?We hope you’ll join us as we wrap ourselves in the comfort of many of the pop culture moments that defined us when we were younger … and still bring us joy all these years later.Nanu nanu, keep on truckin&#39;, and may the force be with you all!

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The Pop Culture Preservation Society is a podcast dedicated to preserving and elevating the unsung pop culture nuggets of the classic Gen X childhood. Were you there when Marcia broke her nose? Tiger Beat delivered the news? And John Travolta was stuck in that plastic bubble? Then this is the podcast for you! Join enthusiastic fangirls Carolyn, Kristin and Michelle — die-hard members of the Big Wheel Generation — as we discuss and dissect the crushes, clothes, books, movies, songs, tv and toys that shaped our youth. We’ll also chat about the role nostalgia plays in our lives and how recalling these positive memories increases our sense of connectedness and well-being. And really, isn’t that something we could all use a little more of right now? We hope you’ll join us as we wrap ourselves in the comfort of many of the pop culture moments that defined us when we were younger … and still bring us joy all these years later. Nanu nanu, keep on truckin', and may the force be with you all!

The Pop Culture Preservation Society is a podcast dedicated to preserving and elevating the unsung pop culture nuggets of the classic Gen X childhood. Were you there when Marcia broke her nose? Tiger Beat delivered the news? And John Travolta was stuck in that plastic bubble? Then this is the podcast for you!Join enthusiastic fangirls Carolyn, Kristin and Michelle — die-hard members of the Big Wheel Generation — as we discuss and dissect the crushes, clothes, books, movies, songs, tv and toys that shaped our youth. We’ll also chat about the role nostalgia plays in our lives and how recalling these positive memories increases our sense of connectedness and well-being. And really, isn’t that something we could all use a little more of right now?We hope you’ll join us as we wrap ourselves in the comfort of many of the pop culture moments that defined us when we were younger … and still bring us joy all these years later.Nanu nanu, keep on truckin', and may the force be with you all!

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