Jessica Jones and Meg MacCary

Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition

Society EN ↓ 206 episodes

Revisit the crime and culture of NYC in the '80s with BFF Gen-Xers Jessica and Meg.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.desperately80s.com

Author

Jessica Jones and Meg MacCary

Episodes

A Model Tenant + Bright Lights, Big Book Deal 22.03.2022 44:59

Meg tells the story of Marla Hanson and The Landlord From Hell. Jessica checks in with NYC's literary Brat Pack: Tama, Jay, and Bret. Please check out our website , follow us on Instagram , on Facebook , and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you for listening! Love, Meg and Jessica

Where's Kathie? + Preps, Preps for Sale! 15.03.2022 41:53

Meg looks at the NYPD's indifference to Kathie Durst's disappearance. Jessica consults The Preppy Handbook to understand '80s style. Please check out our website , follow us on Instagram , on Facebook , and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you for listening! Love, Meg and Jessica

Lisa's House of Horrors + The Bar that Jack Built 06.03.2022 38:31

Meg tells the harrowing story of Lisa Steinberg's short life. Jessica takes a stroll through Yorkville ending up at Dorrian's Red Hand. Please check out our website , follow us on Instagram , on Facebook , and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you for listening! Love, Meg and Jessica

A Tragedy in Brooklyn + Crimes Against Hair 23.02.2022 44:51

Meg recounts the tragic events of the evening Yusuf Hawkins went to Bensonhurst. Jessica discusses Astor Place Hairstylists, Alphabet City, and Tenax hair gel. Please check out our website , follow us on Instagram , on Facebook , and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you for listening! Love, Meg and Jessica

Clubland + The Minnesota Strip 23.02.2022 40:01

Meg tells Jessica about The Torso Killer of Times Square and Jessica recounts the good ol' club days. Don't lose your head on the Minnesota Strip... and keep your wig on in Clubland. Please check out our website , follow us on Instagram , on Facebook , and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you for listening...

The Good Time Gal + Porno Pioneers 21.02.2022 40:05

Meg tells the story of Connie Crispell, who came to NYC determined to lead the glamorous life. Jessica reveals everything she knows about sex came from Channel J. Please check out our website , follow us on Instagram , on Facebook , and... WRITE US A REVIEW HERE We'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HERE Thank you for listening! Love, Meg and Jessica