The Unhinged Progressives

January 1989 had it all — box office blockbusters, iconic TV premieres, and radio hits that still live rent-free in our brains.

On this week’s episode of the Feel Good Radio Podcast, we rewind to a month that gave us cult classics, comedic gold, and pop culture drama that still hits hard. We talk about the powerful performances in Rain Man and the wild mix of topics it sparked — Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman, Mission: Impossible, and yes, Scientology. Twins had us cracking up with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. And Beaches made us cry with Bette Midler's unforgettable Wind Beneath My Wings.

Over on TV, Empty Nest gave Golden Girls fans more Miami laughs, Major Dad served up some Marine-style family fun, and Matlock proved the South knows how to solve a case in a white suit.

On the radio, Def Leppard brought the rock with Armageddon It, Taylor Dayne told us Don’t Rush Me, and Bobby Brown set the tone for solo domination with My Prerogative.

Plus, we debut our brand new closing segment — the 80s & 90s Pop Culture Trivia Challenge — and it gets competitive. Think Cheers, Kajagoogoo, The Matrix, Nickelodeon, and more.

And don’t miss our big tease: next week, it’s the ultimate showdown — Star Wars vs. Star Trek.

Feel the nostalgia. Bring the fun. Press play on the Feel Good Radio Podcast!

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March 1980 was a turning point in pop culture, and the Feel Good Radio Podcast is rolling back the tape to revisit all the madness!

In this episode, we’re taking a full-on rewind through the big screen, small screen, and soundwaves of the era. At the movies, action met dystopia in Mad Max, we laughed ourselves silly with Airplane!, and got inspired by the true story behind Coal Miner’s Daughter.

Television in March 1980 was giving us sass, Southern flair, and groundbreaking representation with hit shows like Alice, The Dukes of Hazzard, and The Jeffersons. On the charts, music was in the middle of a major shift. Disco was on its way out, but it didn’t go quietly—Donna Summer’s “On the Radio” kept the groove alive, Blondie came in hot with “Call Me,” and Queen brought a fresh sound with “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”

We’ll also dive into two cultural currents shaping the future: the fall of disco and the quiet but powerful rise of cable television. It’s all here in one jam-packed episode—movies, music, TV, and major trends—served up with insight, humor, and the signature feel-good energy you come to this show for.

Turn it up and enjoy the ride back to March 1980!

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This week on Drinks With A Side of Gossip, chaos reigns and the gossip gods deliver!

We kick things off with Bill Belichick’s wild new girlfriend and the jaw-dropping story behind THAT viral pic. Then it’s onto a Bosnian bonding moment, eye color family drama, and the inbox confession that proves size really does matter. 

Leigh reveals which two of her kids she low-key hates (don’t worry, it’s just because of their eye color), and George wonders if someone’s cursed them because they’ve both been sick since November. Honestly? It’s giving voodoo.

In Scandals, Sparks & Secrets, Robert De Niro stands up for his trans daughter while the internet can’t mind its own business. Hailey Bieber allegedly copies Selena Gomez again, and Kanye’s fighting Kim (again) over custody.

It’s messy. It’s hilarious. It’s one sip away from total madness!

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Take a totally rad ride back to October 1982 with GeorgeOdem and Miss Leigh Lovely as they unpack one of the most iconic months of the ’80s!

From the cinematic intensity of Rambo: First Blood to the steamy charm of An Officer and a Gentleman, and the teenage rebellion of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, this episode dives deep into the movies, music, and moments that defined a generation. 

We’re flipping the TV dial back to Magnum, P.I., The Love Boat, and Three’s Company, spinning Jack and Diane, Mickey, and Gloria, and celebrating the birth of the VCR, the rise of arcade madness, and the arrival of the first (kinda) mobile phone. 

It’s nostalgia, neon, and non-stop fun—October ’82-style!

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It’s December 1997, baby—and pop culture was firing on all cylinders!

This week, GeorgeOdem and Miss Leigh Lovely throw it back to the month Titanic took over theaters, Beanie Babies were flying off shelves, and Mariah Carey was making magic with “Honey.”

We’re talking the biggest movies, must-watch TV, radio hits, and every 90s trend you forgot you loved.

In this episode:

• Titanic, Good Will Hunting, and Bond back in action
• The rise of King of the Hill, X-Files, and Everybody Loves Raymond
• LeAnn Rimes hits hearts, Matchbox Twenty goes moody, and Mariah owns the charts
• Plus: Beanie Babies mania, AIM drama, and a boy band explosion

It’s a full-on 90s vibe check—and we’re just getting started.

Next week, we’re rewinding to October 1982. Big hair. Big music. Big fun.

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This week on Drinks With A Side of Gossip, the tea is extra hot and the games go off the rails. We’re diving into Diddy’s never-ending drama, Kanye’s complicated baby momma saga, and the deeper trauma caused by Shannon Sharpe’s legal problems.

Then we go completely unhinged with a wild round of Would You Rather—so outrageous we had to jump ship into our hilarious Impressions Game instead.

In Inbox Confessions, we’ve got:

• A guy with a sugar daddy and a serious dilemma
• A girl with more daddy issues than therapy hours
• And a hopeful romantic with a kind heart

Grab your drink, clutch your pearls, and get ready to laugh, gasp, and maybe even question humanity. It's messy, it's real, and it’s what we do best.

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Travel back with us to May 1992—a month bursting with pop culture gold! On this week’s episode of the Feel Good Radio Podcast, we're diving into the biggest moments of the era. From the seductive thrills of Basic Instinct to the unforgettable laughs of Encino Man and Sister Act, the theaters were fire!

TV fans were glued to Full House, Blossom, and Designing Women, while the airwaves gave us iconic tracks like “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton, and the game-changing “Jump” by Kris Kross.

We’re also talking 90s trends with CD players, the rise of reality TV, and that classic toy every kid wanted—the Talkboy voice recorder.

It’s nostalgia turned up to 11 with laughs, trivia, and feel-good vibes.

Next week: We fast-forward to December 1997—Titanic, Tamagotchis, and TRL!

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This week on The Feel Good Radio Podcast, we head back to March 1990, when pop culture was firing on all cylinders. From action-packed blockbusters to game-changing trends, it was a month that shaped the decade.

In theaters, The Hunt for Red October brought the Cold War to the big screen, Kindergarten Cop gave us Arnold like we’d never seen him, and Misery reminded us never to trust a superfan.

On TV, we were hooked on The Wonder Years, laughing at the chaos on Married… with Children, and glued to the cool of 21 Jump Street.

Music fans were vibing to Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul, jamming to Janet Jackson’s Escapade, and feeling all the feelings with Sinead O’Connor’s Nothing Compares 2 U.

Meanwhile, Sega was the king of gaming, skater fashion hit the streets, and the home video rental boom quietly paved the path to what would eventually become Netflix.

It's everything you loved—and maybe forgot—about one of the most unforgettable months of the ‘90s.

Music: "Choose Your Character" By HeatleyBros

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Why does it take so long to start this damn show? Blame Leigh’s kids. Seriously. But once the mics are on, it’s pure gossip gold!

In this episode of Drinks With A Side of Gossip, George and Leigh serve up chaos and scandal starting with Scandals, Sparkles, and Secrets: Cuban actor William Levy lands in jail (what was he doing?), Mexican megastar Laura Zapata defends her beauty regimen with a vengeance, and Gayle King boldly claims she's a real astronaut like Alan Shepard because… she wore a space suit? George calls BS.

Amanda Bynes is back and giving us perfume, OnlyFans, and zero sleaze. Plus, the tragic confirmation about Michelle Trachtenberg’s passing has us heartbroken. Then history is made—Veronica becomes our first-ever guest and completely derails our Alphabet Game by getting stuck on the letter V. You will scream when you hear her sister’s AND her daughter's names!

We also play And… Action! and we’re not saying Scorsese should cast us, but we’re not not saying it either. Finally, “Inbox Confessions” explodes when Leigh and Veronica team up against George (and listener Nick) in a war over BREAKFAST SOUP. Misty gives us love for the new vibe, and Tanji from Alice Springs saw Robert Irwin’s goods and sent a thank-you note.

It’s messy, mouthy, and totally unfiltered—the way gossip should be.

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Travel back to August 1987 in this nostalgia-packed episode of The Feel Good Radio Podcast. We’re diving into the biggest moments in entertainment from a legendary summer. 

At the movies: The Untouchables, Predator, and Harry and the Hendersons ruled the box office. On TV: Dallas, Night Court, and Family Ties were top-rated shows across the country.

On the music charts: Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam’s “Head to Toe,” Whitney Houston’s smash hit “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” and Atlantic Starr’s “Always” were heating up the airwaves.

To wrap it up, we spotlight the biggest lifestyle trends of August '87: open-toe heels for women, the rise of the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the beginning of the supermodel era.

If you love 80s culture, retro hits, and fun throwbacks, this is your must-hear episode!

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