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Prepare to be transported as two lifelong friends tell tales of their adventures growing up in a small Midwest town during the 80s and 90s.... more
FAQs about Small Town Gen X:How many episodes does Small Town Gen X have?The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.
March 22, 2024After School Special "I think I'm having a baby"In this episode of Small Town Gen x, Kate and Launa watch and talk about the ABC After School Special, "I think I'm having a baby" starring rising 1980s and 1990s actors Jennifer Jason Leigh, Helen Hunt, Tracy Gold and Alley Sheedy. Listen to clips from the film and follow the chat with Kate and Launa as they dissect the story of a teenager who think she may be pregnant by a boy that she loves and finds out that he doesn't feel the same way.Did you this After School Special when it aired? Let's talk!Join us on our Facebook page and like us on Instagram:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551745295266Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltowngenx/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEhTD6YmRbz-H4bN-BuzPBQ...more55minPlay
March 15, 2024This week in Gen X history: March 10-17In this episode, Kate is being kind and rewinding back to events that happened as generation x was growing up. She will highlight events that happened from 1965 through the 1990s. Also, in this episode, hear from a listener who talks about how growing up in the 1980's defined him as the person he is today. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Voice record a 3-8 minute story and email it to us at [email protected].Follow us on Facebook and Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551745295266www.instagram.com/smalltowngenx...more14minPlay
March 08, 2024A Very Special EpisodeIn this episode of Small Town Gen X, Kate and Launa invite Kate's brother Kirk to discuss "Safe Houses" in the 1980's for children to go to if they felt scared walking to and from school. They also chat about those "Very Special" episodes that sitcoms would air in the 80's and 90's to educate kids and teens about social issues at the time.Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltowngenx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551745295266...more37minPlay
March 01, 2024The movies that traumatized us as kidsIn this episode of Small Town Gen X, Kate and Launa read off their listeners most traumatizing movies when they were kids. How about a little Mommy Dearest, The Birds, Children of the Corn and The Thing to name a few. And don't forget that music from Unsolved Mysteries. We dare you to listen...Join in the fun:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551745295266Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltowngenx/...more45minPlay
February 23, 2024This week in Gen X History: Feb 18-25Welcome to our first THIS WEEK IN GEN X HISTORY! We are excited to add these episodes in between our regular scheduled program. In this week's episode we are rewinding back to the assassination of Malcolm X, the first airing of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, the first time the Jackson 5 performed on American Bandstand and so much more. We are also including a new segment called GEN X STORIES where listeners call in with a story from their childhood. We would love to hear your Gen X story! Record a story between 3-7 minutes on your phone or computer and email it to us at: [email protected].Find us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551745295266Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltowngenx/...more15minPlay
February 16, 2024Foods that 80's kids will recognizeIn this episode of Small Town Gen X, Kate and Launa reminisce about their childhood munchies. Who remembers Pudding Pops, Hot Pockets and Slice soda? What was your favorite cereal? Join us in walking down the food aisle of the 1980s!Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551745295266Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltowngenx/...more51minPlay
February 02, 2024The Snozzberries taste like Snozzberries!Tim and Chuck are back on the mic to chat with Kate and Launa about 80's and 90's movies. Fans commented their favorite movie quotes on the Small Town Gen X Facebook page that Chuck reads for the rest of the group to guess which movie they are from. They also talk all things tooth fairy, pulling teeth with pliers and the string in the door. And for some reason, Willy Wonka snuck in there too!Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551745295266...more57minPlay
January 24, 202480's & 90's music was shocking to listen too!On this episode of Small Town Gen X, Kate and Launa invited their significant others to join them behind the microphone. The four of them get into the differences of growing up in a small town vs bigger Nebraska cities like Fremont and Omaha. They also had a great time talking about their favorite concerts growing up and the music that they felt deep down to their soul. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551745295266...more35minPlay
January 06, 2024New Year, Same Us!On this episode of Small Town Gen X, Kate and Launa talk all things Y2K, the New York City ball drop, 1980's movie bloopers, white elephant gifts and what their none resolution's are for the new year!Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551745295266...more1h 21minPlay
December 15, 20231980's Christmas Presents & TraditionsIn this December episode Kate & Launa had to talk all things Christmas, of course. The two hosts were happy to have their childhood friend, Annie in studio during Thanksgiving break to record this episode. The three friends talk about favorite presents that they found surfing the Sears and JC Penney's Holiday Catalogs in the 1980's & 1990's for Atari, Nintendo, Lite Brite and Easy Bake Oven to name a few. Ann and Kate also explain to Launa about their first cabbage patch dolls which happen to be homemade versions of the most popular toy in 1984.If you need a Christmas blast from the past in this Gen X Christmas episode you will find it in this episode!Join Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551745295266...more1h 12minPlay
FAQs about Small Town Gen X:How many episodes does Small Town Gen X have?The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.