Jonah Frank

Dear MTV, Thanks for everything! Love, GenX

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Dear MTV is a Gen-Xer’s homage to 80’s music and pop culture that ultimately discusses how MTV shaped American pop culture and Generation-X specifically. The show moves through the decade and will cover a multitude of topics related to the 80’s: music, movies, TV, pop culture, and of course, MTV. This is a great listen to any fan of the 80’s for twice-weekly strolls back into core memories.

Author

Jonah Frank

Episodes

MTV: No Longer Risky Business 09.07.2026 33:48

August of 1983 is serving up hot hits and some “risky business” to boot. Come wander down memory lane with Cousin Jonah!

July is Hot - 80’s Music is Hotter! 06.07.2026 37:01

July of 1983 was bringing the music and video fireworks for sure! Come reminisce with me, cousins.

1983: NOT Too Shy 02.07.2026 32:17

Cousin Jonah geeks out about one of the most 80’s-tastic songs ever made and does his other usual 80’s music and pop culture reminiscing , of course.

Lapis, Turquoise, or Cerulean? 29.06.2026 33:54

Killer MTV videos are becoming a feature not a bug, and May of 1983 is HOT when it comes to hit music and blockbuster movies.

Singles Schmingles - These are Bangers! 25.06.2026 11:49

Just because a song wasn’t released as a single off its album didn’t mean GenX didn’t love it. Come check out 5 absolute smashes from 1983 that weren’t considered “hits,” yet found their way into GenX hearts and minds for decades to come.

L’s on the Charts, W’s in GenX Hearts! 22.06.2026 11:34

Let’s take a fun side quest and check out 5 songs from 1983 that did not chart at all or reach the Top 40. Total mind melt!

The 80’s: What a Feeling! 18.06.2026 33:21

April of 1983 is absolutely crushing it! GenX members will recall it fondly.

The British are Coming! 15.06.2026 35:19

MTV helped launch a second music British Invasion, albeit a more New Wave one. Some of GenX’s fave memories are thanks to the Brits (and other Europeans).

On the Loose in the Arcade 11.06.2026 33:46

The British New Wave is driving MTV in 1983 and video game arcades are all the rage!

The Aqua Net Era Begins 08.06.2026 31:02

1983 is full-tilt MTV awesomeness!

Top 10 TV Shows of 1982 04.06.2026 22:13

Come check out the top 10 TV shows of 1982, where even the theme songs alone are iconic.

Top 10 Movies of 1982 01.06.2026 26:48

Relive nostalgic GenX core memories as we check out the 10 top-grossing films of 1982. Let’s head on down Memory Lane!

Top 10 Singles of 1982 28.05.2026 20:05

Come stroll down memory lane as we take a look at the Top 10 singles of 1982!

Top 10 Albums of 1982 25.05.2026 25:50

Some interesting albums made the Top 10 in 1982! Come see what they are and reminisce about the ones you loved then, and still do now.

Goodbye to you, 1982… 21.05.2026 1:09:14

Guest cousin Ryan Lee drops in to chat about all the #1 songs of 1982, plus some songs we could not believe didn’t crack the Top 40. You’ll be shocked!

Rock the Casbah! 18.05.2026 35:42

Part 1 of December 1982 as we close out the year. Lots of good retro memories!

Moonwalk it off!!! 14.05.2026 28:47

November of 1982 was poppin’! Come stroll down memory lane and relive a pop culture nuclear bomb.

Rambo and a Gypsy Walk Into a Bar… 11.05.2026 25:44

October of 1982 was serving up all kinds of 80’s-tastic goodies!

Rockin’ in the Valley 07.05.2026 29:56

Like, oh my god!!! The 80’s were totally bitchin’!

HBD MTV! 04.05.2026 28:32

MTV turns 1 and its impact is already MAJOR!

Much Ado About ‘82 30.04.2026 27:46

The 80’s music is on point as always and come revisit a movie that was the blueprint for others trot years to come.