Episodes
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Welcome back to the final episode in our nostalgic summer movies series! This week we're covering a hugely influential movie for me as a kid, 1995's Now and Then. I talk about some of the most memorable scenes in the movie (yes, including *that* scene with Devon Sawa), the ways this movie influenced my friends and in the '90s, and how its portray of girlhood and the adolescent experience differed from many movies aimed at young girls at the time. I also share some fun trivia facts I discovered about the movie and of course, talk about its amazing retro fashion and aesthetics.
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This week we're talking about one of the most nostalgic summer time experiences for me: summer camp! I talk about my summer camp inspo (Bug Juice and The Parent Trap, obviously), my favorite parts of camp (like the pre-camp shopping trip), some of my best and worst camp memories, and unlock some Girl Scout camp memories with my top 5 favorite camp songs.
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This week we're chatting about another nostalgic movie - and one of my favorite movies of all time - Dazed & Confused. I talk about the iconic moments, the famous quotes, the amazing soundtrack, and why I think this movie is such a realistic portrayal of high school (at least in my own experience).
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Welcome back to another Q&A episode featuring summer-themed questions from listeners! In this episode, I cover everything from summer jobs (like detasseling corn - iykyk), how I spent my summers in college, my unfortunate experience with sun-in spray, and of course, some of my favorite & least favorite summer fashion trends of the 2000s.
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Welcome back to our summer movie rewind series! This week we're talking about the '90s summer classic "The Sandlot". I talk about some of the most memorable scenes of the movie, the quotes that a lot of us probably still reference today, and why I think this movie captures the magic of being a kid in the summer so well. I also chat about the trend of kids' sports movies in the '90s and count down my top 5 of the genre.
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In this episode, I'm taking us back to the early days of text messages, ringtones, and camera phones to talk all about the evolution of cell phones in the 2000s. I talk about the role of our cell phones in our lives throughout the years, all the unique and fun cell phones that were on the market when I was a teen, and the many ways we could get into trouble for running up a massive cell bill (ahem, buying ring tones). I also share my early cell phone memories and some of my favorite 2000s ring tone song picks!
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Welcome to our Summer Movie Rewind mini-series where I'll revisit nostalgic summer movies to share with you on the podcast! We're kicking it off with a '90s twin double feature including the 1995 movie It Takes Two starring the Olsen twins and the 1998 movie The Parent Trap starring Lindsay Lohan. I discuss the movie's many similarities and differences, my memories of watching them, some of my favorite moments, and some fun trivia facts about each one that you may not have known before.
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Before smart phones, social media, and the internet, we learned everything we needed to know from teen magazines. In this episode, I talk about some of the most memorable pieces of advice from these magazines, and I break out my stack of old magazines to read you some of the best, the worst, and the weirdest advice they have to offer, on everything from pimples to shiny hair to boys to diets (ew) to see how they hold up today.
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Since it's that time of year, this week we're talking about one of the most important and memorable moments of our teen years: graduation. I reflect on my own senior year, our traditions, the parties, and all the excitement and emotion that surrounded graduation. I also share a few listeners' own funniest memories from senior year and graduation back in the 2000s, including wild pranks, iconic '00s outfits, and embarrassing moments. And of course, I share my top 5 graduation songs that you were sure to hear at any grad ceremony back in my day.
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In this episode we're talking about the golden age of rom coms in the '90s and early 2000s - the good, the bad, and the forgotten. I discuss why I think the rom com formula works so well, the famous rom com stars of my childhood, the many variations of rom coms during the '90s and '00s (from JLo movies to indie rom coms to musicals) and the possibility of a rom com resurgence.
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This week we're doing a deep nostalgia dive into the 2001 sitcom "So Little Time" starring millennial teen queens Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. I talk about how deeply influenced I was by this short-lived show, the Fox Family Channel's programming around the year 2000, the girls' iconic outfits, and some of my favorite memories from this show. I also share my top 5 most influential Olsen Twins looks ever (a VERY hard list to narrow down to just five)!
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We're finishing off our three-part journey through the cultural and fashion evolution of the 2000s with a discussion about the end of the decade. In this episode, I talk about the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on fashion trends and luxury, the odd combination of back-to-basics fashion items and flashy, tacky, neon styles, and the strong '80s influence on fashion at the time. And of course, I finish by sharing the late 2000s trends I personally hope to never experience again (tunics over leggings: I'm looking at you).
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Welcome back to part two of our journey through the evolution of fashion & pop culture trends of the 2000s. This week we cover a lot of ground as we dive into the middle of the decade. I discuss the impact of post-9/11 rhetoric on pop culture and fashion, our obsession with celebrity, wealth, and designer labels during this time period, and I share some of the biggest shifts I experienced in fashion during the mid-2000s.
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Welcome to a new series on the show where we will trace the evolution of fashion and cultural trends throughout the decade of the 2000s. This week we dive in to the Y2K era to discuss how technology, politics, and changing cultural attitudes impacted fashion trends and pop culture. I talk about the feeling of living in the "modern world" in the late '90s, the cautious optimism of Y2K, and (of course) some of my favorite Y2K trends.
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Welcome back to part two of my audience Q & A episode! This week, I talk about life before social media, dating in high school, my content creation journey, how the economy and technology impacted millennials' lives, and some of the reasons I got grounded in high school (spoiler: I snuck out a lot). As always, I finish it off with a list: my top 10 favorite things I've uncovered in my time capsule bedroom!
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Welcome to my first mail bag episode where I answer listener-submitted questions! In this episode, I talk about underrated 2000s trends and the ones I see coming back (plus 2000s things that sadly seem dead), social media perceptions, high school memories from the early aughts, and the infamous American Girl warehouse sale in the '90s. And of course, I share some of my most memorable moments from my freshman year of high school. Tune in for part 2 next week!
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This week we're diving into the recent rise in popularity of '90s and 2000s fashion and nostalgia on social media and how the reality of life at that time differs from the current social media portrayal of it. I talk about some reasons for the "inaccurate" representations on social media, my memories of real 2000s fashion, technology, and everyday life, and some of the darker sides of life in the decade. And of course, I share a few of my favorite real life outfits from the decade too!
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As nostalgic as I feel for many time periods in my life, there is one that will always make me feel equal parts nostalgia and cringe: middle school. In this episode I throw it back to 1999, when a little 12 year old Jenna started 7th grade, to reminisce on some of the worst (and best) fashion choices, most embarrassing moments, and all the time my friends and I spent obsessing over our crushes. And of course, I finish the episode by sharing my top 5 cringiest middle school memories.
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This week we're visiting the 2010s once again, this time to discuss the social (and social media) phenomenon of boutique fitness and luxury athleisure wear that took so many young women by storm - Jenna included. She talks about "wellness" trends, the "girl boss" mentality of the time, and how aspirational social media and a desire for community fueled an obsession with status-symbol workout classes, accessories, and athleisure clothing.
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For 20-something millennials in the early to mid-2010s, Brunch was a lifestyle. In this week's episode, Jenna reminisces on the brunch craze, the social and economic factors that made it so appealing to millennials at the time, the reach it had in pop culture, and reflects on the evolution of the brunch *aesthetic* throughout the decade. She also shares some of her favorite memories (and outfits) from the bottomless brunch heyday.
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