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.

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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, prizes, and pop culture tie-ins that were impossible to ignore. Were we the most advertised-to generation in history—or just the first to know we were being sold to? Let's rewind the VHS and find out.

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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.

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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 reflected the culture and changed the industry
• Gems you have to revisit

We know you'll love this one, because as you know, Chat and Bother isn't just about nostalgia, it's about celebrating the stories that made us who we are.

Listen, share with friends, and let us know YOUR favorite Black movies from the 80s and 90s!

What is Q&A Sunday?

Q&A Sunday is a weekly segment on the Chat and Bother Podcast where we answer fun, nostalgic, and thought-provoking questions, often inspired by Gen X culture. The questions appear live on our Facebook and Instagram Stories, allowing our audience to participate in real time. If you miss the live questions, you can still join the conversation by answering in the comments on our YouTube Shorts or watching the full episode on our YouTube channel. Listeners can also call in with comments or suggest new topics by visiting ChatAndBother.com and clicking the phone icon. Some responses may even be featured in future episodes!

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