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Generation Gap in the 90s
The podcast where a Gen X girl and a Millennial guy dive deep into the decade that defined us. From OJ to Y2K, VHS tapes to the dawn of the DVD, we're revisiting movies, music, and events that shaped a generation - or in our case, two generations.
Episodes
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 45: Goodfellas: Two Generations and the Mob
Will and Lesli and are joined by none other than the famous Two Bag Brett. That’s not her Mob name, but maybe it is now. Brett and Will have something in…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 44: The Worst of 90s Halloween: The Candy with the Lint
Last year, Will and Lesli discussed the best of 90s Halloween. This year they’re chatting about the worst. Remember those random orange and black waxy wrapped…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 43: Top Artist/Band From Each Year of the 90s: The singing isn’t good
A long-time listener, Gen X Steve, joins us for a quick episode. Lesli and Steve face off as they try to name each top artist/band from each year of the 90s…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 42: 90s or Not: The one where Lesli and Will just hang out
In this episode, Lesli names things and Will says if they’re 90s or not. Will should be on Jeopardy. Lesli just tells stories. This is a laid back episode…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 41: Olean from the 90s: Just Read the Warning Label
In this Episode, Lesli and Will chat about Olean. That’s the street name. Some may know it by the name Olestra. Some may not know the name, but EVERYONE…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 40: Slang of the 90s
Will, Lesli, and JP discuss slang of the 90s. If herb, whatever, and talk to the hand mean anything to you… listen to this episode! Send us Fan Mail Support…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 39: Top Movies Each Year of the 90s: Spoiler- the Ship Sinks
Lesli tests Will on his knowledge of top movies of the 90s. Some were a no-brainer, and some will truly surprise you. One thing’s for sure- Lesli does a killer…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 38: Talk Shows of the 90s: You Are NOT the Father!
90s talk shows. It could have been an episode about Michael Jackson. It could have been an episode about a fear of olives. It could have been an episode about…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 37: Windows 95: Make Sure You’re Sitting Down
Here it is. The one Will has been waiting for. In this episode, JP joins Will and Lesli to discuss none-other-than- Windows 95. The start of the start. When…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 36: Cereals of the 90s: Drink the Milk
Lesli and Will have a battle in this episode. Not over cereal type… but over milk. Will yucks Lesli’s yum, but that’s ok, she stays true to herself. Warm…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 35: 1-900-Telethon: They Call You
Will and Lesli discuss a spin-off of infomercials- 900 numbers and Telethons. Will explains what a telethon is and Lesli will tell you what it ISN’T! If you…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 34: JP’s Answers to His 90s Favorites: Monogrammed
JP has a chance to answer the questions that Will and Lesli answered in Episode 6. All things 90s through the eyes of another Millennial- only this time they…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 33: Under Siege: Die Hard on a Ship
This week, JP joins Will and Lesli as they talk about the 90s action film- Under Siege. A movie that stars Steven Seagal as a tough-guy chef, Tommy Lee Jones…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 32: Toy Story: It’s All in the Details
In this episode, Will and Lesli revisit Toy Story - the movie that made history as the first fully computer-animated film ever—and somehow still holds up…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 31: Infomercials of the 90s: With a sharp left into Adult Movie sections.
Lesli and Will discuss infomercials of the 90s. If you lived in the 90s, then you must remember waking up at 2 AM on the couch, listening to the ramblings of…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 30: What’s that Sound? 90s Edition: The Sweet Sound of Commercialism
Lesli and Will test their memory while Will plays various sounds from the 90s. Some sounds everyone will know, and some may only be known by former Latch-Key…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 29: Beanie Babies: Not your kid’s college fund
Will and Lesli discuss the 90s craze - Beanie Babies. These pellet-filled little animals took the nation— and The-Rachel-Haircut-Moms by storm. They made their…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 28: Scrunchies: The Casual Cool Accessory of the 90s.
Listen as Will comes up with a great idea for an episode and then makes fun of Lesli for discussing it. Not to be confused with every other episode. Whether…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 27: Giving Mall Food a Second Chance: Extra casing
Lesli surprises Will with some of the mall treats they talked about in the last episode. Some held up, some did not. But one thing’s for sure, you MUST remove…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 26: The Mall in the 90s: The Cool Place to Hang
The Generation Gap is big in this one. Lesli LIVED for the mall, while Will could take it or leave it. We’ll leave it to the listeners to decide which co-host…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 25: This or That: 90s Edition
Will and Lesli have to choose This or That between 90s items. Some are a little rough… Forrest Gump running or Jack and Rose swimming? And some are no…
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Episode 24: Technology of the 90s: Who Picked Up the Phone?
Lesli and Will discuss technology of the 90s with their guest Eric. Lesli will never give up trying to play Frogger or Q-Bert, but she does give up trying to…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 23: Scream: Starring Drew Barrymore
Will and Lesli are joined by Gen X’ers Melissa and Eric to discuss the 90s horror flick Scream. Like every other sucker, they were lured in by the promise of…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 22: Hocus Pocus: A 90s Halloween Classic
Lesli and Will have a guest join them in discussing the 90s Halloween cult classic- Hocus Pocus. Christine is a super fan! Of the movie- not our show. She’s…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 21: Halloween in the 90s: Costumes, Candy, and Movies
It’s getting crispy out! And we know what that means. Halloween is coming and Lesli and Will are psyched to discuss it! We can help Will overcome some costume…
Generation Gap in the 90sEpisode 20: Misheard Lyrics of the 90s: Isn’t that what they said?
Will and Lesli discuss the misheard lyrics of the 90s. There wasn’t easy access to lyrics back then, so you sang what you heard. And sometimes…. You misheard!…
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Episode 19: Three Generations of High School: The Good, the Bad, the Bathroom dilemma
Once again, Will and Lesli have 3 generations on Generation Gap in the 90s. Lesli’s daughter Teagan is back, and this time she brought a friend- Rachael. They…
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Episode 18: The OJ Simpson Story: If the Glove Don’t Fit
Lesli and Will discuss one of the biggest stories of the 90s. So big it made it into the intro of Generation Gap in the 90s. They discuss OJ Simpson and the…
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Episode 17: Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco:
Will and Lesli discuss one of the biggest tabloid stories of the 90s: Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco. An autobody shop owner from Long Island has an affair…
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Episode 16: Y2K: Doomsday or just another day?
Y2K. The Millennium. Doomsday. Whether you were a prepper or a partier, every Gen X and Millennial remembers where they were on December 31, 1999. Whether you…
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Episode 15: Diggstown: A 90s movie with genre confusion
Lesli and Will discuss the 90s movie Diggstown, starring James Woods, Louis Gossett Jr, and Oliver Platt. Lesli’s husband said it was underrated in the 90s…
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Episode 14: The Bobbit Case: Got a Big Gulp?
Lesli and Will discuss the insane case of Lorena Bobbit and how she chopped off her husband’s…. Bobbit. Temporary insanity? He deserved it? You decide… Send us…
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Episode 13: Heaven’s Gate: just give me the applesauce
Will and Lesli discuss one of the most famous cults of the 90s: Heaven’s Gate. Did they get to choose a flavor? A bunk? A sneaker? Listen and find out. Send us…
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Episode 12: The Summer of 1994: Summer memories of the 90s as a 10-year old and an 18 year old
The Summer of 1994. Whether you were 10 like Millennial Will or 18 like Gen X Lesli, the Summer of 94 was a summer to remember. The days were slower, the music…
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Episode 11: Sitcom Smackdown
Will and Lesli put 90s character against 90s character in the ring and discuss who would get their ass kicked. Will it be strength? Will it be sass? Will it be…
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Episode 10: Board Games of the 90s
In Episode 10: Board Games in the 90s, Will and Lesli discuss the Board Games they loved and the Board Games they didn’t. They discuss the feelings of 90s…
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Episode 9: Soundtracks of the 90s
In Episode 9: Soundtracks of the 90s, Will and Lesli discuss their favorite songs made for movies, and their favorite soundtracks. If you are a Millennial or a…
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Episode 8: Lesli’s Junior Year ‘92-‘93
In this episode, Lesli and Will attempt to keep their ADHD in check while they discuss the best school year of Lesli’s life - her Junior Year. From getting her…
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Episode 7: Tommy Boy: Farley’s Physical Comedy
In this episode, Lesli and Will are joined by special guest JP to dive into the classic ‘90s comedy Tommy Boy. Together, they revisit the unforgettable Chris…
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Episode 6: 90s Nostalgia Differences: Boomboxes and Bubbles
This week's episode is a hilarious stroll down memory lane as Lesli and Will compare 90s memories that scream nostalgia. Lesli confesses to her alter ego named…
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Episode 5: A Gen Z’s Knowledge of 90s
Teagan, a Gen Z high school senior, bravely attempts to explain her knowledge of 90s culture to Millennial Will and Gen X Lesli. Listen as Teagan discovers the…
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Episode 4: 90s Sitcoms: Our Top 5 Most Watched Sitcoms
Will and Lesli discuss their top 5 most-watched sitcoms of the 90s. Whether you love the sound of canned laughter or you love pointing out the over-acting…
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Episode 3: Laces Out: Remembering Ace Ventura- Pet Detective
On Generation Gap in the 90s, we’re rewinding to Ace Ventura — where we swap memories of the quirky and quotable pet detective as he solves the case of the…
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Episode 2: Snackin’ Like it’s 1999!
Snacks from the 90s were basically edible happiness wrapped in neon packaging and questionable nutrition. Gen X kids ate them at a stop at their locker or in…
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Episode 1:Billy Madison: a film that gave an entire generation (or two) their favorite movie quotes.
From nudie magazine day to academic decathlon meltdowns, Billy Madison is more than just a silly comedy—it's a cultural touchstone that defined humor for an…