If you could name one magazine from your Gen X youth that captured your heart, it would likely be Tiger Beat. This photo-filled lovefest is where our first crushes bloomed and prospered, helping us cover our walls and possibly even teaching us to kiss (ask Michelle about those "kissable" photos). And today's episode features an interview with one of the people responsible for curating those photos and writing those stories that fed our preteen fantasies; Ann Moses was just nineteen years old when she started at Tiger Beat Magazine -- she was practically one of us! -- and to this day she cherishes the work she did on our behalf. She was up close and personal with the biggest crushes of the late 60s and early 70s and she has the stories to prove it.

From the Monkees and David Cassidy to Donny Osmond (and the locks of his hair she picked up off the floor to raffle off to Tiger Beat readers), Ann Moses was living her best life and sharing it with the world. But there is one bombshell story that she kept secret until writing her memoir, MEOW: MY GROOVY LIFE WITH TIGER BEAT'S TEEN IDOLS -- it was Ann's own Tiger Beat fantasy coming true. Tune in today to find out which Tiger Beat fave starred in Ann's real-life romance.

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After discussing the unforgettable characters, scenes and lines (so many quotable lines!) from Fast Times at Ridgemont High in our last episode, it's time to go deeper --with a discussion of the unforgettable music that cemented it as a teen classic. But what many disappointed 80s teens learned was that some of the music that sent you directly to the mall record store after the movie was NOT included on the soundtrack! LAME. What's up with that?! We'll discuss the best and most important songs (even if they weren't included on the soundtrack), the scenes they supported, and how that music was used to help us understand the story in a deeper way. Which 70s rockers dominated this movie (despite protests from the director)? Which songs got buried (despite protests from the producer)? And which song accompanied the least satisfying sexual encounter(s) on film? Will there be tangents about Stacy's swimsuit and Damone's socks? You know it.

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High, we learned it, knew it, lived it. It’s an iconic and unforgettable film for — dare we say? — our entire generation. And this week we dove deep in that pool (yes, that pool) to talk all about it.

Is it fair that Fast Times is included in the same category as Porky's and other exploitation movies? What scenes and lines of dialogue are burned into our brains (and yours)? Who was originally offered the role of Jeff Spicoli (and who we are very happy did not accept)? Which PCPS host is still is afraid of carrots? Do we actually like Stacy? And oh yes, don't worry, we'll talk about that swimming pool scene, and of course, Phoebe Cates' perfect boobs.

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Welcome to Season 13!!! We're kicking it off with a Gen X Back-to-School memory-palooza! We're talking Trapper Keepers, lunchboxes, Critter Sitters, Fair Isle sweaters, designer jeans and so much more. Fashion designer, Liz Lange, joins us for this super fun trip down memory lane.

Listen to Liz Lange's podcast, The Just Enough Family, on Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Take a video tour of Liz Lange's home, Grey Gardens, here.

Check out Liz Lange's fashion line Figue.

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Those memories we have of our favorite picture books live in vivid color in our minds. In this new opening to one the most popular PCPS episodes,"Where The Wild Things Are," Carolyn, Kristin and Michelle share why those memories don't just have to live in your minds. Learn what fun ways they surround themselves with those iconic books from their childhoods. So snuggle up close as we share our memories of our favorite children’s picture books! We’ll discuss the magic of these books, share our society’s long list of favorites, each give our top three childhood picks (which changes daily!), and Kristin will share which book prompted an impromptu cross-country journey to see the original illustrations!

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There's a new reason to celebrate the awesomeness of "Free To Be Generation" and we're chatting all about it in today's new opening. Kristin shares some exciting news which just might involve a PCPS roadtrip and meetup. Listen for all the scoop.

Free To Be ... You and Me was our generation's manifesto, played in every household and every classroom across the nation until we all knew that it was all right to cry, and mommies are people, and Atalanta didn't have to get married if she didn't want to. Join us for a deep dive on the album's origin story and take our hands, come along as we r-u-u-u-u-u-n-n-n-n with our own thoughts and feelings about our favorite songs and stories. Which lyrics made Kristin cry real tears ON THE AIR? And, 50 years later, how far do you think we've come? You might be surprised at some of the responses.

Watch “Stars in the House” with Marlo Thomas

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Free To Be You And Me performed by Sarah Bareilles

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Buckle up, friends, and get ready for a wild ride as Michelle and Carolyn share a play-by-play of the most epic evening with Donny Osmond. From the "meet cute" to the tears to the moment someone asked them for their autograph, it's all here. You don't want to miss it. Did Michelle get to sing "The Umbrella Song" with Donny? Listen to find out and then keep listening to the encore of our episode preserving "The Donny and Marie Show."

Country or Rock-n-Roll...it didn't matter! When it came to Donny & Marie, our hearts pumped purple! Join us as we enthusiastically recount our love for this dynamic duo and the variety show that we were enraptured with ... and can still do the choreo from! We’re breaking it all down, from the silhouetted opening and the ice skaters, to the eclectic list of guests, to the sweet closing song that we can all still sing, 40 years later. It’s a rollicking conversation full of love, lots of singing, and really fun memories! “Goodnight everybody!”

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Join us for a supersized edition of the PCPS tribute to the houses of our Gen X television fantasies. From The Brady Bunch to The Beaver, these TV homes were the ones we dreamed of living in ourselves someday (possibly with the TV family still inside!) and may have lived in our minds long enough to influence our choices after we grew up (possibly including our taste in glassware???). Join us as we discuss a bit of the history of TV homes, that often frustrating disconnect between the exterior and the interior (seriously, how hard is it to make those things match?), and share — in detail — our own personal favorites. Which one of us coveted two staircases? Who wants to stay right here in Minneapolis? And which of us loves the home that just feels like family?

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Buckle up those seatbelts (haha JUST KIDDING because we didn’t use them in the 70s) and let’s hit the road, GenX style! Journey with us as we take a trip through all our collective road trip memories from the 1970s and 80s — the car ride, the games, the stops, the souvenirs, the pools, the food, and so, so much more. And the best part is, we’re sharing YOUR stories as well as ours! It’s a fun ride you don’t want to miss, especially our all new SUPERSIZED opening conversation where Kristin shares a road trip story about seeing some 70s superstars (??) that you have to hear!

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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!

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