Join us for this two-part episode dedicated to the songs of 1981, a year in our music history that marked one particular change that would shift everything for years to come (ahem MTV). In this first installment, we take a deep dive into the 24th annual Grammy Awards; every Grammys broadcast is like a fully contained time capsule of the year in music -- who presented, who performed, who was nominated, and who was NOT nominated (hello? where my Go Go's at? And Olivia Newton-John for Pete's sake? Were we not all getting Physical in 1981?). Pair that info with Rick James' broken keyboard, John Denver's chunky plastic aviator glasses and an emotional Grammy acceptance speech by Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon for the late John Lennon's comeback album and you have the perfect backstory for next week's follow up episode featuring our individual picks for the songs that impacted us on a personal level. Did our picks line up with the Grammys? Hmmm we shall see...

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Friends don’t let friends miss this episode! Today we’re taking a hard look at the PSAs from our childhoods that warned (scared) us of all the dangers known to man. Putting out your campfire? Check. Not being a litterbug? Check. Not chugging the poison under the kitchen sink? Check. Making you feel guilty if your friends drive after drinking? Check check and CHECK. And not only are we remembering them, we’re RANKING them based on YOUR responses. We’re also solving that decades-long debate on “Smokey the Bear” vs. “Smokey Bear,” and at long last telling you what Timer REALLY was supposed to be (you’ll never guess). Listen NOW to see where Woodsy landed. Only YOU can prevent yourself from missing this episode!

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In the late 70s through the 80s, three soaps dominated primetime television: Dallas, Knots Landing, and Dynasty. These primetime dramas enraptured audiences and dominated the ratings with their opulent lifestyles, deliciously scandalous affairs, cliffhanger endings, and most notably, gargantuan shoulder pads. And today we’re diving into the glamour and scandal of each of these over-the-top shows, reminding you why you loved to love them … and maybe even hate them. Even if you didn’t watch any of these shows, we promise you’ll hear something that’s familiar (who shot J.R.?)!

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Today we’re celebrating those old-school network TV promos that aired for the new TV seasons (think choreographed dance productions, lots of quick cuts of your favorite television stars, and catchy jingles) as well as giving you a teaser of the fun conversations we are having over the next couple of months in Season 15.

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Carolyn surprised Kristin and Michelle with a custom Season 15 PCPS JINGLE! Now all we need is a hot-air balloon.

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NBC...here, here, here

CBS...here, here, here

ABC...here, here, here

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Happy New Year! 🎊🥂 We're dropping a BRAND NEW EPISODE today wrapping up our 2024 ... and, as usual, going waaay off topic (honestly, we are often each other's therapists 😜)! What was our favorite PCPS moment? Which host became a new mother in 2024?!? And where can YOU meet up with us in 2025??

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In last year's episode about Dance Fever, we came across an artifact that deserved much closer inspection -- and that was The Dance Fever Christmas Special. It was so craptacular that we promised our listeners that we'd give this gem its own episode come holiday time. AND THAT TIME IS NOW!!! (cue angels singing to a disco beat!). Much of our research involved Googling "worst Christmas special ever;" and guess what? Dance Fever had some stiff competition! Just picture Mr. T, Webster, C3PO and David Copperfield all vying for the top spot with Deney Terrio. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. And we'll tell you all about it while listening to the disco version of The Little Drummer Boy.

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Heatmiser, Snowmiser, Charlie Brown, the Grinch, Rudolph, Frosty, Garfield (??) — the list of the friends that brought us immeasurable JOY each holiday season was long, wasn’t it? And we’re counting down all YOUR favorites in this fun episode! Which show surprised us by how far down the list it came in? Which holiday specials are the favorites of Shaun Cassidy, Melissa Gilbert, and Barry Williams? Which two shows battled it out for the top spot? And do any of us really know which songs go with which Rankin-Bass shows?!? We’re putting one foot in front of the other to bring you this brand new conversation all about the shows we got ONE chance per year to see, which made them all the more special!

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Fifty years ago GenX experienced its first taste of "appointment tv" when Tuesday nights meant "Happy Days." Join as we revisit "These Happy Days Are Yours and Mine." In this all-new introduction, we chat about what we've lost in the era of streaming television and the sense of unity and belonging created by watching the same shows at the same time.

Happy Days was one of the most iconic and beloved shows of our generation, and one that grew up right alongside us. Join us as we share why this show was so important to the three of us, dive into the characters who felt like friends and family, share fun facts about the show and its stars, talk favorite episodes and spinoffs, and debate Joanie’s hairstyle. Which star’s family member has literally saved millions of lives? Which episode ended Carolyn’s childhood? And which host almost made her husband recite Chachi’s wedding vows?

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Join us for this encore presentation of our ode to the handwritten letter and you'll get an all new intro conversation about an important anniversary: Hello Kitty just turned 50 years old. 😮 Not even kidding! And that little Gen X icon has a surprising connection to the letters of our youth. We might also digress into a rant about the state of modern day Christmas cards. Heads up: we have OPINIONS. Maybe that's proof of how vital letterwriting was to our Gen X experience; before email and texting there was only one way to keep in touch with our important people that didn't involve long-distance charges (which your dad said was "highway robbery!") -- we put pen to paper and poured our hearts out in ways we would never do via text. Grandparents, pen pals, camp friends, and boyfriends/girlfriends, our relationships to all of them were nurtured and deepened by the handwritten word. Join us for our stories, your stories, and lots of hilarious readings of pubescent yearning and shenanigans.

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We’re celebrating our 200th EPISODE by revisiting all the traumas from the TV movies of our GenX youth (naturally). But before we get to our meaty conversation devoted to this very special art form that was low on budget but high on love triangles, deadly diseases, dying parents, killer bees, and so, so many hostages, we’re bringing you an all NEW opening conversation where we contemplate (yet again) how one of the most comforting shows of our youth — Little House on The Prairie — was also one of the most traumatic. What were Melissa Gilbert’s most troubling episodes? Oh, don’t worry, we asked her! (You’ll be nodding your head in agreement — count on it.)

And then we’re acknowledging our 200th episode milestone … with a lot of disbelief and, of course, gratitude.

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