You! Yeah YOU! Get that popcorn ready because the podcast crew is diving deep into John Hughes' iconic movies. From all the quirky characters to the timeless coming-of-age themes, Hughes had a unique way of capturing GenXers that still resonates today. Take a trip back to the '80s with us to explore the iconic moments, memorable quotes, and enduring legacy of all your favorites. Bueller? Bueller?

Episode links

• John Hughes films
• The Untold Truth Of John Hughes
• An oral history of Some Kind of Wonderful
• 8 Behind the Scenes Secrets of 'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off'
• 6 Filmmaking Tips From John Hughes
• 1985 American Film Institute Seminar with John Hughes
• The Creative Mind of John Hughes
• John Hughes Took The Brute Force Approach To Writing Ferris Bueller's Day Off
• Every John Hughes Movie, Ranked
• 32 Of The Funniest Quotes From John Hughes Movies

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Annnnnnnd we’re BACK! Today, the podcast crew is diving into the top tunes turning 40 in 2024. and you may be surprised how many are on the list. Plus we've got a rad '80s enthusiast joining us - author Tami Dever of Totally Cool 80’s - to talk about what made 1984 such an important year in music history. Putting aside how old this all makes us feel, hear our top picks from that iconic year as well as what our outspoken Facebook community had to say. Seriously, no self respecting GenXer would skip this one - listen now!

Episode links

• Martha Quinn talks with Tamara Dever about “I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie.”
• 100 greatest songs of 1984
• 100 Greatest Albums of 1984
• 24 Huge hits turning 40 in 2024
• Why 1984 Was the Greatest Year in Pop Music
• 1984 Was Pop Music’s Best Year Ever
• ‘Purple Rain,’ ‘Born In The U.S.A.’: These Blockbuster Records Are Turning 40 In 2024
• 40 Years Ago, This Ad Changed the Super Bowl Forever
• History of WHFS Radio in the DC area

Links for our guest Tami Dever

Websites

• https://www.totallycool80s.com/
• https://www.ultimatemixtapelive.com/

Books

• Ultimate Mix Tape Music Quiz Book:
• Ultimate Mix Tape Music Quiz Book: Side B
• I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie

Ttally Cool 80’s Social Media

• Twitter/X
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Well, we’re not back from our extended spring break just yet, have no fear, dear listeners. There will be new season five episodes very soon - we promise. For now, check out an encore of one of our favorite episodes: “You’ve got a friend: making BFFs at midlife “. Seeya next weds with a brand new episode you won’t want to miss.

Original episode links

• Why It’s Harder to Make Friends After 40 (and How to Combat the Odds)
• The Scientific Reason It's So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult
• Why Making Friends in Midlife Is So Hard
• 12 Ways to Make Friends in Mid-Life and Beyond
• Past podcast ep: Bad Boys & Mother Crushes
• Past podcast ep: Ride or Die - GenX Friendships
• Past podcast ep: 30th College reunion friends
• Bumble for Friends
• I Tried Bumble BFF for 30 Days—Here’s What Happened
• Can you die of lonliness?
• How to make friends on the internet
• GenX Stories FB group

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