Two generations, one podcast. Here’s where Postmodern Sitcom jumps the shark, to reference that fateful Happy Days episode where Fonzie, literally, jumps some sharks while on water skis. We connect, we evolve, we grab our best friends and do a podcast about pop culture, nostalgia, and media trends. We are Generation X and Millennial friends exploring retreo society.

Postmodern Sitcom has your heaping helping of nostalgia to get you through your pandemic pensiveness. Enjoy your humble host Holly and her blithesome bestie Jennica as they recount memories of days gone by.

We sang the karaoke, before COVID-19 said we could not. Holly and Jennica in 2015? 2016? 2017?

Two generations, one podcast, serving up a dose of conversational reality with a nod to TV, trends, tribulations, and trials of the 80s and 90s.

Yeah I said it, “Two generations, one podcast.” I quote Heathers when I say, “lick it up.”

I have been taking a bit of a brain break from Postmodern Sitcom to reflect and decide the direction in which I want to take the podcast. Though I’ve focused on 80s sitcoms, because that’s what I know, I still think that all of the intergenerational discussions are valid. I want to help different generations understand each other, and I believe that I have the skills to tell the stories that, I hope, make a difference.

In reviewing some of my digital endeavors in the last year or two, I ran across this interview with my mom, Greta. The discussion reflects the realities of many people in her generation. I’m hopeful this dialogue will generate more conversations to help bridge generational gaps.

In this episode, Postmodern Sitcom looks at generations and the arts, especially how 80s TV shows exposed opera to Generation X. An interview with Metropolitan Opera Tenor Robert McPherson discusses how mainstream reality competition shows cloud the genre. Finally, we discuss how to keep the arts alive by encouraging audiences to experience live performances.

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I’m taking a break from Postmodern Sitcom until December 10 to present this project at Gonzaga and (fingers crossed) get my master’s degree for all of it! In the meantime, here’s a little explainer of how this portion of the podcasts shook out, and a sneak peek of what’s to come!

Postmodern Sitcom will continue, and I’ve already got some good stuff in the works.

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This episode of Postmodern Sitcom talks about stereotypes around social class on TV shows in the 1980s and how the content affects Generation X’s opinions today. Social class on TV shows is prevalent regardless of era. That isn’t necessarily a good thing when the content leads to unrealistic perceptions of reality. My guest and I watch Silver Spoons and then talk about social class on TV and in society. Also in this “very special episode,” we talk about the worst way to decline being offered drugs at a party.

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This episode of Postmodern Sitcom talks about stereotypes around ability in 1980s television sitcoms and how that content affects Generation X’s opinions today. Ability shows up more often than in television of the 1980s. However, it is still not enough. I share some data about ability and disability on current television shows, then my guest and I watch 80s hit show Facts of Life and talk about ways ability is portrayed. Of course, we get into Blair’s cousin Geri and her cerebral palsy. We also discuss other areas of ability and stereotypes that are not so obvious in 1980s television.

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I was feeling especially nostalgic today and thought about this story I did last year about my obsession with arcade game consoles. Whatever, either way, here’s the time I dragged my now husband to the Tacoma Arcade Expo. It rocked. One day I will own a full-size upright Moon Patrol arcade game console.

New, full episodes come out every Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean that bonus stuff can’t come out in between! Don’t forget to subscribe to Postmodern Sitcom on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, be sure to check out the Postmodern Sitcom Facebook page and join in the conversation!

This episode of Postmodern Sitcom talks about sexuality stereotypes in 1980s television and how stereotypes affect Generation X’s opinions today. My guest, Ksenia, and I talk about sexuality by watching the 1980s television sitcom The Golden Girls. We have some real conversations about sexuality in situations women still face and how today’s younger generations address them. This isn’t a “bash men fest.” This is about how I, a Gen X’er, am still learning how to speak up when something doesn’t sit well or feel right. In this post “Me Too” reality, Ksenia helps me understand that it is increasingly more acceptable that women are standing their ground. Today’s women are more than 1980s television stereotypes.

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This episode of Postmodern Sitcom talks about gender portrayed in 80s sitcoms and how stereotypes affect Generation X’s opinions today. As I mentioned in this post the other day, today’s younger generations are more gender non-conformist than ever before. My guest, Siege, and I talk about gender by watching Punky Brewster, and I learn a lot about how Millennials and younger are changing how the world views gender. Siege’s mindset and the frank conversation opened my eyes. I hope this opens yours too.

Here are some of the good resources I use for this episode: Hollywood Diversity Report 2019The Status of Women in U.S. Media 2019

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This episode of Postmodern Sitcom talks about race portrayed in 80s sitcoms and how content affects Generation X’s judgments and opinions today. I was nervous to discuss race. Talking to my guest Jill, a millennial of color, opened a wonderful discussion on this topic. We watched Gimme a Break, then talked about it. The dialogue helped me understand a few things about myself, and I hope you learn something too.

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