Pop Culture Preservation Society

Today the PCPS is turning the tables and putting the society in the driver’s seat, letting YOU lead the episode! We’re answering all the burning questions you sent in! Listen to learn which TV families we wished we lived with, what our most hated part of P.E. was, which three ‘70s celebrities we wish we could have dinner with (one of us cheated and brought four, but you won’t be surprised who that...

Snuggle up close as we share our memories of our favorite children’s picture books! We’ll discuss the magic of these books, share our society’s long list of favorites, each give our top three childhood picks (which changes daily!), and Kristin will share which book prompted an impromptu cross-country journey to see the original illustrations! Follow us on Instagram , Facebook, Twitter & TikTok...

Today the PCPS is talking about “Sooner or Later,” the 1979 made-for-TV movie that took our breath away and still makes us swoon all these years later. Join us for a fun, funny, thoughtful, and introspective conversation as we remember what it was that made us fall in love with Michael and Jessie’s illicit and fantastical romance. We’ll discuss the novelization, the instant rise of Rex Smith, and...

Are you ready for a BLOCKBUSTER of an episode? One that contains over 50 minutes of ORIGINAL conversation by three ORIGINAL podcast hosts? Then you’re in the right place! Join the PCPS as they discuss the original Spotify playlist: KTEL records! They’ll relive those great commercials that hooked them, tell you how KTEL started, and Kristin will give a rundown of her prized KTEL collection! Which a...

Snap on that Speedo and dive into a fun conversation about the BEST TV show ever, Battle Of The Network Stars! There was such joy in seeing all our favorite stars shed their TV characters to don tight swimsuits, short shorts, tube socks, and intense competitive faces! Who were our favorite competitors? Which were our favorite events? Who holds the men’s obstacle course record and who THINKS they d...

“We’re movin’ on up … to the top!” Today, the girls rank the top 10 TV theme songs as voted on by the PCPS social media society (and yes, themselves). Did an instrumental theme song make the list? Which sleeper show squeaked into the top 5? And which two shows battled it out for the #1 spot? LISTEN to find out … and to hear Carolyn, Kristin, and Michelle sing many of them, naturally. ~ TV shows di...

EPISODE 26 — SATURDAY MORNING FEVER Grab a box of King Vitamin and a blanket and join the girls on the family room floor as they settle in for all the Saturday morning favorites! They’ll discuss the origin of Saturday morning TV, what made it so special, and detail all the shows you loved. Were you a Krofft Supershow fan? Did you like Looney Tunes? Scooby Doo? Or were you just interested in the co...

The PCPS is honored to have author Amy Weinland Daughters join the group to discuss her funny, insightful, and sometimes heart wrenching novel, “You Cannot Mess This Up: A True Story That Never Happened,” the book that inspired our meaningful conversation in Episode 24. Amy shares everything from how she came up with all the fun, pop culture details to the emotional and profound impact that sharin...

Inspired by the book, “You Cannot Mess This Up” by Amy Weinland Daughters, the girls each take you back to a day in their own 5th grade lives. They share — in detail — what they wore, ate, watched, listened to and did in school, as well as giving you a glimpse into just who they were as 10-year-olds. After time traveling, they delve into the complicated question of, “if you could actually meet you...

Tie up those roller skates and get ready to go back in time as the PCPS relives all those fabulous roller rink memories: couples’ skate, the snack bar, the limbo, the roller disco movies of the 70s, and most importantly, THE ROLLER RINK MUSIC! They share their own top 10 roller skating rink songs (or 19 if your name is Kristin) as well as the favorites our society members shared. Which song was th...

Today’s episode was meant to be a series of dramatic readings from the GenX periodical of choice, Dynamite Magazine. And while the girls DO share some stimulating tidbits, their conversation went off the rails a bit and the episode weirdly ended up taking on a life of its own. Whether it’s Carolyn laughing until she almost wets her pants, Kristin insisting the pronunciation of “mime” is “meme,” or...

This week the girls dedicate the hour to their favorite crush (and yours), Kristy McNichol. They dive deep into her start in show business, her rapid fire trajectory to super stardom, and her sudden fall from glory and the spotlight. They ponder the million dollar question: what was it about Kristy McNichol that made everyone — guys AND girls — completely enamored with her? Will they figure out th...

Nancy Davis Kho, host of the podcast “Midlife Mixtape” and MTV GenXpert, joins the girls to discuss the advent and impact of music television! They reminisce about their first exposure to MTV, what videos they loved, which ones they didn’t love, and why MTV was so much more than just non-stop videos. Which videos made their desert island picks? Listen to find out! Learn more about Gen Xpert Nancy...

Slip into that satin jacket and slide into those Topsiders, because today the PCPS is taking a very comprehensive look back on the stone-cold, far-out fashions of the 70s and 80s! The girls will share their favorite hits, misses, and style icons. Who loved Laurie Partridge’s look? Who wanted to me Mallory Keaton? And who — at age 7 — idolized Emily Hartley (Suzanne Pleshette)?!? Follow us on Insta...

This week the girls travel to Sacramento to visit their favorite TV family, the Bradfords. They dissect everything from Diana Hyland’s tragic and untimely death at the beginning of the series to which Bradford kid they related to the most. Who picked Tommy? Who loved Nancy? And who — shockingly and questionably — liked MARY the best?? Whomever they chose there’s one thing for certain, Eight Is Eno...

The girls kick off the second season of the PCPS by celebrating the biggest hitmaker of their childhoods, Barry Manilow. With help from Instagram and Facebook society members they rank his top 10 songs, but Kristin finds a way get in 14, because math. Which song did Michelle sing back-up to? Which song was playing when Kristin gave birth? Which song does Carolyn hate? And most importantly, did you...

In the final episode of PCPS Season 1, TiKTok sensation Raven Stone (@MrStoneAuthor) joins the girls for a hilarious conversation about a few of the more traumatic episodes of LHOTP.  Why the heck things did things have to be so terrifying all the time, and more importantly, why didn’t Mary grab her baby on the way out of the burning house?  CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains detailed conversa...

Last week the PCPS delved into the laughter and lessons of the ABC Afterschool Specials, but something important was left on the cutting room floor that we feel needs to be heard. Here is our (cough) critical analysis of the 1980 Rob Lowe, Dana Plato classic, “Schoolboy Father” — the saga of a 16-year-old schoolboy who becomes, you guessed it, a father. Follow Pop Culture Preservation Society on I...

A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE Today the PCPS is diving into all those uncomfortable and cringe-worthy specials that ABC provided for us as an unsettling little after school snack. The girls laugh over the obvious titles and outrageous plots, but also discuss their importance as well as the lessons these shows provided. They play a fun game of “After School Special or not?” and share some memorable episod...

Acclaimed humor writer Wendi Aarons joins the PCPS to discuss the outlandish horror and perplexing appeal of the pop culture staple, Flowers in the Attic. They talk about their first experiences with this book, that memorable and disturbing plot point, and perform some notable passages, Reader’s Theatre style. PLEASE NOTE: This book is full of flowery depictions of rape and incest and our conversa...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: THE HARVARD OF TV The best part of Saturday morning wasn’t the cartoons, it was the captivating 3-minute lessons during the commercial breaks on numbers, grammar, history, civics, inventions, and science: lessons and songs we remember to this day. Join the PCPS as they celebrate Schoolhouse Rock! They discuss the history, impact and success, and of course, talk about – and sing –...

t’s Galentine’s Week and the PCPS is celebrating with the most iconic Galentines of all, Mary and Rhoda! Join them as they discuss what qualities make a “Mary” or a “Rhoda,” who they each think they are most like, and some of their favorite Mary and Rhoda moments. Can you have three Marys in a friendship? A Mary and two Rhodas? Or does someone have to be the Phyllis? Follow us on Instagram Follow...

In this bonus episode of the PCPS, the girls are thrilled to have award winning Broadway and TV actress, producer, and writer Pamela Bob join them for a fun conversation about her hilarious, creative, and award winning short series “Livin’ On A Prairie.” They chat about how this show came to be, the relatability of every episode, why we do not disrespect the Prairie, the outlandish yet very real i...

In honor of Valentine’s week, the girls discuss and dissect one of their most beloved movies with one of the most iconic ending scenes in movie history, Ice Castles. They talk about everything from what made them fall in love with this movie to Robby Benson’s tighty whities. And of course, they can’t ignore that disturbing and criminal love triangle. Enjoy reliving this 1978 masterpiece, and for g...

The girls don bonnets (literally) and head to the prairie to dissect what it was about Little House on The Prairie that made it such an integral part of their childhoods and pop culture history. They each share a memorable moment from the series and quickly realize that there’s not enough time to even scratch the surface of this multi-layered and impactful show. Part 1 of many. Our Sponsors: * Che...