BONUS EPISODE: Did We Learn Nothing from the Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef?
Release Date: 05/17/2024
Thirteen CDs for a Penny? Was Gen X the MOST Advertised to Generation?
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Thirteen tapes for a penny from Columbia House? Win a million dollars if you order some magazines from Publisher's Clearing House? PART of a complete breakfast? Learning to break dance from Alfonso Ribero's BOOK? In the 80's they really went all in on getting our attentionâand our allowance money. Gen X grew up in an advertising wonderland, where every cartoon had a toy line, every cereal had a mascot, and everything we saw on TV was a commercial in disguise. In this episode, Don and Eva talk bout their favorite ads and how marketers targeted an entire generation with jingles,...
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Q&A Sunday - Which Black Movies from the 80s and 90s Shaped Our Generation?
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For this special Q&A Sunday during Black History Month, weâre discussing the unforgettable Black movies that shaped our childhoods and helped define a generation. From classics like Coming to America, Friday, and House Party, to deeper stories like Boyz n the Hood and School Daze, weâre celebrating the creativity, humor, love, and realness that Black filmmakers and actors brought to the screen. Weâre answering your questions about: Our favorite Black movies from the 80s and 90s Which movies stayed with us (and why!) How these films...
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Q&A Sunday - Black History Month Gen X Culture Edition
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This Black History Month, let's take it back to the Gen X era! In this special Q&A Sunday episode, Don and Eva answer questions about the impact of Black culture from the â70s through the early 2000s. From the music that shaped a generation to the TV shows, movies, and historical moments that defined our time, they're bringing nostalgia and knowledge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ycNPgC0vho Which Black Gen X icons had the biggest influence? What cultural shifts changed the game? Weâve got the answersâand maybe a few debates along the way! Want to catch...
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Q&A SUNDAY - What are the Keys to a Successful Marriage?
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This Q&A Sunday, weâre talking about what it takes to have a successful marriage! From communication and trust to navigating challenges together, weâre sharing our thoughts on making relationships last. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to join the conversation every Sunday! You can also check out our Q&A Sunday playlist on to see all the questions weâve answered so far. Drop your thoughts in the comments on Facebook, Spotify, or This Q&A Sunday, weâre talking about what it takes to have a successful marriage! From communication and trust to navigating challenges...
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Gen X Anxiety EXPLAINED: Are Baby Boomers Responsible?
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Did Baby Boomers create the perfect storm for Gen X anxiety? Or did they accidentally raise the most resilient (and hilariously unbothered) generation ever? In this episode, Eva and Don break down the chaos of growing up Gen Xâwhere every game, playground, and news report felt like the apocalypse was just around the corner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPL5EaqZeyc In this episode: The nerve-wracking games like Operation and the Pop-Up Tic Tac Toe game that made kids sweat! Playground warfare: dodgeball, Red Rover, and other borderline-dangerous games that...
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Should you break up with an otherwise perfect guy because of his...
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This week, we need you to tell us - Is she the a-hole? Here's the dilema. "Iâm a 49-year-old woman dating a great 52-year-old man, but he has a massive figurine collection that I canât see myself living with. Would I be the a-hole for ending the relationship over this?" Read the full story here - Where to find us: Instagram - Facebook Page - YouTube - Twitter - TikTok - Threads - Email List - Podcasting Help:
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Which 80s Toys Were Every Gen X Kidâs Dream?
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Did you ever dream of cruising the neighborhood on a Big Wheel, baking tiny cakes in an Easy-Bake Oven, or ruling over the ultimate Barbie Dream House? In this episode of Chat and Bother, Don and Eva take a nostalgic trip back to the 80s, reminiscing about the toys they desperately wanted as Gen X kidsâsome they got, some they didnât, and some that still haunt them to this day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJu2_SFBEFQ From Tonka Trucks to backgammon sets, they explore how childhood toy wishes shaped their emotions (and maybe their need for therapy now)....
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AITA: Affair Baby Gets Tuition, Our Child Gets Nothing
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This week, Don and Eva tackle a heated AITA post thatâs sparking plenty of opinions. A mother is thinking about taking her ex-husband to court to help pay for their childâs private school tuition after discovering heâs planning to pay tuition at the same school for his other child with his current wife. The twist? The ex might not be able to afford both, and tensions are running high as questions of fairness, finances, and parental responsibility come into play. Don and Eva break down the situation, debating whether the mom is justified in her actions or if sheâs stirring up...
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Why Can't I Wear a Bonnet to the Airport?!
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In this episode, Don and Eva respond to comedian Steve Brownâs viral reel from the Smitty and Dee Podcast, where he goes off about people wearing pajamas, bonnets, and carrying pillows in the airportâand young guys rocking skinny jeans. Steve says itâs a no-go. Don and Eva? Not so fast. Watch as they unpack the cultural judgment and why comfort and personal style shouldnât be up for debate. Is this just comedyâor is there a deeper message underneath the laughs? Who made Steve (or anyone) the airport dress code enforcer anyway? Join the conversation - Is it really that...
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CLOSE THE DOORS! Was Marvin Sapp Out of Line Or on Point?
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In this episode of Chat and Bother, Eva and Don discuss that time when gospel legend Marvin Sapp made headlines for telling ushers to lock the church doors until everyone gave $20. Was it bold faith or financial pressure? A holy hustle or just poor judgment? Don and Eva tell us their thoughts with their signature spin. Let's talk about the blurred lines between offering and obligation, shall we? This one is for the church kids, the ushers, the tithers, and everybody whoâs ever side-eyed a second offering. Hit play, then tell us in the comments: Would you have stayed or found the nearest...
info_outlineWhat made Marjorie Taylor Green think she could come for Rep Jasmine Crockett and survive? Did we learn nothing from the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef? *sigh* In this bonus episode, we talk about our experiences with people writing checks their đ can't cash, and getting publicly eviscerated.
We mention a very funny human that you should check out online and in person. Here is his Instagram - Maronzio Vance Instagram
We know him as Don's former roommate who proved that you don't have to be a celebrity to be roasted for two-hours straight. You know him as an actor and comedian who has starred alongside George Lopez, and written for some of your favorite shows. If you get a chance to see him live, do that.
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