What happens when the people who raised you are legends?
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What happens when the people who raised you are… legends? In this episode of Chat and Bother, Eva and Don discuss the pressure of growing up in the shadow of your parents’ success — whether that success comes from family reputation, career expectations, or worldwide fame. They talk about how early we’re labeled, how often we’re pushed toward paths we didn’t choose, and how hard it can be to figure out who you really are when everyone already has a version of you in their head. From everyday families to celebrity dynasties, the conversation explores: The weight of inherited...
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"Backstage, underage..." Why didn't we question these lyrics?
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In this episode of Chat and Bother, Don and Eva talk about the realization that a lot of the music they grew up loving does not age well when you actually listen to the lyrics as an adult. It is mind-blowing how popular music from the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s often normalized behavior that now feels creepy. How did themes like objectification, stalking, cheating, property destruction, and blurred lines around age and consent get treated as catchy, humorous, or romantic? 🎵 Songs and Artists Discussed “You Remind Me of Something” – R. Kelly “Private Eyes” – Daryl...
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The Most Insane Scandals and Drama of the 80s and 90s
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It's a SUPER EPISODE! Missed an episode or just discovering Chat and Bother? This Super Episode brings together Season 3, Episodes 1–4 in one binge-worthy hour, all centered on the biggest scandals and drama of the 1980s and 1990s. Press play, get caught up fast, and relive the headlines, chaos, and cultural moments that defined two unforgettable decades. 00:00 - Welcome to episodes 1-4 02:27 - Tylenol murders (1982) 05:20 - Challenger explosion (1986) 13:36 - Jimmy Swaggart scandal (late 1980s) 18:28 - Milli Vanilli lip-sync scandal (late 1980s/early 1990s) 24:01 - Exxon Valdez oil spill...
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Sizzlean, Steakumms, Slimfast and More Fabulous Foods from the 80s
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We wanted everything we saw in food commercials in the 1980s. In this episode of Chat and Bother, we’re talking about the foods we begged for, tolerated, or absolutely hated—and the aggressive marketing that convinced us we needed them. From fake butter spreads to questionable “health foods,” we break down which products actually lived up to the hype and which ones were straight-up lies sold to our parents during Saturday morning cartoons. This episode pulls no punches as we roast: Carob, the so-called “healthy chocolate” that tasted like brown candle wax Black licorice, a...
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In the 80s and 90s we only talked about one scandal at a time.
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Remember when the news only came on at 6 and 11—and one scandal could completely dominate the country for months? In this episode, we take a deep (and sometimes hilarious) dive into the most unforgettable scandals of the 1980s and 1990s, back when tabloids ruled, celebrity justice looked very different, and America watched history unfold in real time. We talk about how news spread before 24-hour cable, social media, and citizen journalism—and why scandals from that era hit harder and stayed with us longer. In this episode: - Why the 80s and 90s were a TIME for nonstop scandals - The...
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WHY?! WHY?! Do You Remember These 90s News Stories That Changed Our Lives?
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If you were alive in the 90s, you felt these moments — even if you didn’t fully understand them at the time. In this episode of Chat and Bother, we revisit three explosive news stories that stopped classrooms, dominated dinner-table conversations, and reshaped how a generation consumed the news. We break down the Clinton impeachment hearings surrounding Monica Lewinsky, revisit the Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill confirmation hearings that forced uncomfortable conversations into American homes, and relive the shocking Tonya Harding–Nancy Kerrigan incident that turned figure skating...
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How Much Do You Remember About Milli Vanilli?
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This week on Chat and Bother, we’re rewinding to a time when the news didn’t just break—it spilled, fell apart, and in one case… got cut short. We’re unpacking three of the most can-you-believe-this-was-real stories from the 80s and 90s: - the Exxon Valdez oil spill, when corporate responsibility ran aground and cleanup plans clearly weren’t shipshape; - Milli Vanilli, who taught us that sometimes the music hits… but the truth skips; - and Lorena Bobbitt, a story so shocking it had America clutching pearls, cracking jokes, and learning way more anatomy than anyone asked for. T...
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What Were the Most Memorable Scandals and News from the 80s?
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Do you remember the Tylenol Murders (now a Netflix movie!)? Where were you when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded? What do you remember about the most famous 80s televangelists? Welcome to the season premiere of the Chat and Bother Podcast! We are kicking off this season with some of the news that Gen Xers remember. Back when news came on at 6 and 11, and the TV went off at the end of the day, remember that? Weigh in and tell us how old you were when these were the top news stories, and how these stories changed how you think about the world today. Where to find us: Instagram - Facebook...
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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 attention—and 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, we’re 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, we’re celebrating the creativity, humor, love, and realness that Black filmmakers and actors brought to the screen. We’re answering your questions about: Our favorite Black movies from the 80s and 90s Which movies stayed with us (and why!) How these films...
info_outlineThis week, Don and Eva tackle a heated AITA post that’s sparking plenty of opinions. A mother is thinking about taking her ex-husband to court to help pay for their child’s private school tuition after discovering he’s 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 she’s stirring up unnecessary drama. They discuss the challenges of co-parenting, the complexities of blended families, and the emotional weight of trying to do what’s best for your child. Is she the a**hole? Call us and tell us what you think at 312-788-7827, or tell us what you think on our Facebook page.
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