Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Jen's NY boyfriend shows up and Dawson is NOT having it. We're here for the drama on Episode 8 of Season 1 of Dawson's Creek. Tune in as Katie and Dani assign smiley and sad faces (and hearts and Xes) to the next episode of this teen classic. Want to watch with us? We're rewatching it on Amazon Prime.  Leave us a glowing review wherever you listen to podcasts,...

Send us Fan Mail  Did you ever sign up for a fan club newsletter that came to your mailbox quarterly? Did you have Whoever's In New England on cassette tape? If you ever teased your hair or dyed it red for a concert or karaoke night in the 80s or 90s, you might a Xennial Reba McEntire fan. And our special guest is too! Join listener and superfan Jen as she recounts her firsthand experiences s...

Send us Fan Mail There's nothing like a Saturday morning detention to help teenage angst brew and boil over. Check out this episode of Dawson's Creek where (not so) secrets are revealed! Tune in as Katie, Dani  AND special guest Jen assign smiley and sad faces (and hearts and Xes) to the next episode of this teen classic. Want to watch with us? We're rewatching it on Amazon Prime. ...

Send us Fan Mail Do your favorites superheroes wear helmets, instead of capes? Were you an average teen called upon by a higher power to fight evil unleashed on earth? If you've ever burned an enemy with the phrase "You ooze, you lose" -- you might be a xennial, or millennial, and also a Power Rangers fan. Join us as we chat with guest and Power Rangers superfan Carlos about all thi...

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Send us Fan Mail What does the "Bell" in Taco Bell stand for? Who invented the Crunchwrap Supreme? If the $1 menu at Taco Bell kept you fed through college, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Join us today as Katie delves into the somewhat secretive founding of Taco Bell, and a few detours into the life of its founder. Love fast food? Don't miss our McDonald's Happy Meal T...

Send us Fan Mail There's nothing like hunkering down for a hurricane that brings secrets to the surface. A LOT goes down in this episode of Dawson's Creek -- and we are HERE FOR IT! Tune in as Katie and Dani assign smiley and sad faces (and hearts and Xes) to the next episode of this teen classic. Want to watch with us? We're rewatching it on Amazon Prime.  Leave us a glowing review...

Send us Fan Mail Did your favorite snack foods growing up dunk, crunch or snap? Does Little Debbie live in your snack fantasies rent-free? If you like your snack foods extra sticky, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Join Dani and Katie as they revisit, and re-taste, their favorite snack foods from their childhoods and teen years. Did any of your favorites make this list? Don't forget to...

Send us Fan Mail Did you have an after-school date with your living room couch and the latest Disney Afternoon shows?  If your modern-day catchphrase is Let's. Get. Dangerous -- you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Join us for Part 2 of our cartoon series -- and this time Dani looks at some of her forgotten favorites from her middle- and high-school years in the 90s. Did any of your cartoo...

Send us Fan Mail Do you remember waking up SUPER early on Saturdays, just to get situated in front of your box TV set with your Lucky Charms to watch your favorite cartoons? And can you still remember every word, or note, from the theme songs? If so, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Join us as Dani revisits some of her favorite, but lesser-known, Saturday morning cartoons from the 1980s. Ma...

Send us Fan Mail The butterfly? Uh-Oh, that's (30 years) old.  Tootsie Roll on down with us as we recap As If: The 90's Fest, 2024 -- our first podcast field trip! We talk about the live music of Paula Cole, Fastball, 69 Boyz and Deana Carter, the vendors, the food and the FASHION of the festival. Were you there? Tag us in your social media photos! @generationinbetween on Instagram. Leav...

Send us Fan Mail Were you alive during the great video game crash of '83? Do you know the pain of being killed by a pixelated turtle shell? If your core memories include your friends Mario, Luigi and Donkey Kong, you might be a Xennial. And we are too.   Join Dani and Katie, and special guest Troy, as they delve into the OG of the Nintendo franchise in America: The Nintendo Entertainment Syst...

Send us Fan Mail Do you take your medical advice from Dr. Mario? Do you still think owning a Gameboy Color is a major flex? If you are old enough to remember Mike Tyson's name on a video game marketed to children, you might be a Xennial. And we too. It's Part 2 of our Nintendo Nostalgia episodes. Join Dani and Katie, and special guest Troy, as they delve into the OG of the Nintendo franc...

Send us Fan Mail Would you keep a BIG secret for a friend? Joey has one and so does Dawson -- but the bigger question is: does Jen need to share all of hers with Dawson? Tune in as Katie and Dani assign smiley and sad faces (and hearts and Xes) to the next episode of this teen classic. Want to watch with us? We're rewatching it on Amazon Prime.  Leave us a glowing review wherever you listen t...

Send us Fan Mail Can you remember the words to that 80's show about a robot girl? Did a certain paranormal show from the 90's teach you how to whistle? If the soundtrack for your childhood has clapping, whistling or a synthesizer, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Play (and sing) along as Dani and Katie present trivia to each other that centers on their favorite 80's and 90&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have hair and wear T-shirts sometimes? Do your shoes serve an orthopedic function? Did you ever write a letter and mail it to your crush (or have them serendipitously find it at a party)? If you know Jason Segal as the original "watermelon guy," you might be a Xennial. And we are too. On this special birthday edition of Generation In Between (happy 42nd Katie!) we...

Send us Fan Mail Are romantic moments only possible in the movies? Does a first kiss have to be magical? Should you get on a sailboat and sail to a remote beach with someone you met 2 hours ago? PHEW - there's a lot to unpack in the third episode of the inaugural season of Dawson's Creek, including the continuation of Helmets of Glory and the introduction of a love interest for Joey. Tun...

Send us Fan Mail Did you ever pour straight up pink sugar directly into your mouth? Is one flavor of bubble gum (or Starburst) in your mouth at once simply not enough? If you "smoked" candy cigarettes at a neighborhood birthday party as a kid, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Join us as we re-try some of our foundational candy memories from childhood and determine if very grown pe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our FIRST guest -- the fabulous Amanda Hornberger, who most recently played the title role in the regional theatrical premiere of Diana: The Musical.  Amanda shares what she learned about the iconic princess through playing this role, and the research she did to prepare for it. And listeners: THE COSTUME CHANGES! You won't want to miss Amanda's insight.  For f...

Send us Fan Mail What was Diana's job before she became a princess? When did Charles and Camilla actually meet? Did Diana really invent the F You dress? If you remember where you were when you learned about the death of Princess Diana, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Dani shares 10 facts from the musical version of Princess Diana,  and Dani's own personal experience as a cast mem...

Send us Fan Mail Will high school dances ever get less awkward? Is Wuthering Heights a good source for romance? Should Dads give their teen sons kissing advice? Welcome back to another installment of Nostalgic or Problematic. Today we're discussing Dawson's Creek, Season 1, Episode 2. Tune in as Katie and Dani assign smiley and sad faces (and hearts and Xes) to the next episode of this t...

Send us Fan Mail Can platonic childhood friends ever just stay that way? Why are girls from New York so mysterious? Why are the sensitive guys always film buffs? Welcome back to another installment of Nostalgic or Problematic. Today we're discussing Dawson's Creek's pilot episode, with all the teen angst, witty humor and double standards you may have forgotten. Tune in as Katie and...

Send us Fan Mail Is there a Y2K survival kit collecting dust in your parents' basement? Did you party like it was an apocalyptic 1999? If you crossed your fingers and hoped for the best as the countdown to the year 2000 got closer and closer, you might be a Xennial... and we are too. Head back to 1999 with Dani and Katie, and revisit the many prophesies that did This episode was made possible...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever waited outside a JC Penney alongside other 'tweens and teens for your parents to pick you up? Did your usual friend meetup spot used to be the bench outside the Hallmark Store? If you spent your weekends snacking on Auntie Anne's pretzels and giggling in Spencer's, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Get in losers, we're going to the mall. Joi...

Send us Fan Mail Did you always wish you had a cute neighbor whose window you could climb through at all hours? Are love triangles a staple of your expected TV show plot lines? If the doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo of Paula Cole takes you back to The Creek every time you hear it, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Introducing Nostalgic Or Problematic, a Generation In-Between series that revisits...