Jonah Frank
Dear MTV, Thanks for everything! Love, GenX
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.
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Episodes
Pac-Man Fever! 13.04.2026 27:35
A game absolutely takes over while the 80’s hits just keep on coming!
Rock Lore and a Commodore 09.04.2026 28:03
Crushes. Crooning. Computers. Curls. And…bats? 1982 wasted no time being a very 80’s year!
Great 80’s Hooks and the Wish Book 06.04.2026 26:21
Enjoy the great 80’s music, video, and Wish Book memories! https://christmas.musetechnical.com/#:~:text=1981%20JCPenney%20Christmas%20Book,1981%20Montgomery%20Ward%20Christmas%20Book
Let’s Get Physical! 02.04.2026 29:45
The 80’s: the supreme pizza of music!
Razzles and a Little Home Dazzle 30.03.2026 26:16
80’s this and 80’s that. Just how the cousins like it!
The 80’s: More Flavors Than a Baskin-Robbins! 26.03.2026 27:10
80’s hair. 80’s music. 80’s TV. 80’s film. 80’s videos. 80% more 80’s-y!
We Have Lift-off! 23.03.2026 26:15
It’s August 1, 1981 and MTV officially launches. GenX will never be the same!
80’s Music Buffet Bonus Episode 19.03.2026 29:58
Get deeper into Cousin Jonah’s archives as we sample some of the goodness across the decade of the 80’s and prepare to kick off Season 2 with the launch of MTV!
Dive into Cousin Jonah’s Archive! 16.03.2026 13:06
Dolly. Willie. Chrissy Hynde. Guest stars with legends. Live music! What’s not to love??
Lazy Days and Fireworks Haze 12.03.2026 28:39
Ice cream trucks. Fireworks. 80’s music. Greek myths. What’s not to love??
Got Hose Water? 09.03.2026 27:45
GenX plus a water hose meant summer fun for days! Plus, a Chex Mix of great 80’s tunes and a summer blockbuster that holds up today.
GenX and the OG Heavy Metal 05.03.2026 24:05
GenX kids lived to tell about their childhood on the playground. An iconic little toy is exploding in America. 80’s music is still the best.
Cousin Jonah thanks HEART! 03.03.2026 19:40
Check out this special episode recapping Cousin Jonah’s experience at the HEART show on 2/27/26 at Lucas Oil Live at WinStar Casino in Oklahoma. WOW!
The Bank, The Store, and Little Blue Creatures of Yore 02.03.2026 22:06
In April of 1981, errands with our parents had some level of upside. And some very famous blue creatures made the US television debut.
The American Bunchball Association of America 26.02.2026 24:11
Just about all of us cousins played bunchball growing up. And we all listened to amazing 80’s music!
The GenX FOMO Origin Story 23.02.2026 24:05
The school Valentine’s party was giving anticipation and anxiety. Plus, 80’s music is still the best!
Ten Frames and Board Games 19.02.2026 22:53
Let’s check out how we went out and stayed in for fun in 1981. And of course, we’ll talk about 80’s music.
Christmas is Undefeated! 16.02.2026 21:27
It’s the chart week of Dec. 6, 1980, so we gotta discuss Christmas.
Too Much Turkey? Walk, man! 12.02.2026 23:29
Come share some tasty Thanksgiving memories with a side of 80’s music.
Putt-Putt and The Hut 09.02.2026 25:10
Putt-Putt and Pizza Hut teamed up as a dynamic duo of an outing for GenX kids. Plus, Pac-Man is all the rage. Oh, and as always, there will be 80’s music
Funnies on Sundees and Undies 05.02.2026 22:29
Saturday may always be king of the weekend, but don’t sleep on Sunday’s contributions. Plus, famous 80’s kids wear and of course, the music.
Toons and Tunes 02.02.2026 28:10
Come reminisce about the glory that was Saturday morning for GenX kids, recall the joy of a beloved snack treat, and check out some top hits of August 2, 1980.
Six Flags Over “X”-es 29.01.2026 27:26
Relive your family’s 80’s road trip to a theme park and dip into some 80’s music, too.
GenX Nerd-dom FTW! 26.01.2026 23:16
Just a couple of areas that indicated GenX were nerds at heart.
Bunnies, Burgers, and Brass 22.01.2026 23:45
Elementary school ditties, playground jail, and amazing music!
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