The Spirit Of 77

Wow. There's a lot in this one this week. Amy and Maya discuss coyotes breaking their backs carrying the Nextdoor app. The ladies ask how do the hangover people function and why everyone is so nuts this October. Amy reviews the new James Bond movie, declaring there is way too much shooting. The ladies examine the new Limp Bizkit song and video "Dad Vibes" and end up very confused. There is talk of...

This week's episode launches with a fashion report, fat bear week talk, & Amy's Mom's love for the Long Island Medium. Next, Amy & Maya want to bring Lilith Fair back! They draft their ultimate fantasy Lilith Fair 2.0 lineup. Find out who makes the cut for this new version of a 90s festival. Also, the ladies invent something self-explanatory for this event called the "Men Pen". The episode...

In this episode of Ask a Young Person, the ladies hear first-time caller/no-time listener, Justin (age 25) recount his trip to the national grocery bagging championships in Las Vegas. He takes Amy & Maya step by step through what it takes to become the second greatest bagger in all the land.

This week Amy recounts people acting like animals on her burger cruise and explains why poker talk is triggering for her. Maya has three concert reports, including Actual Wolf, The Neighborhood Trio, and Soul Asylum. The ladies also demand someone bring back Lilith Fair! Next, they examine Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's new habit of just sitting with their tongues touching instead of kissing, l...

Happy Fall SOSS nation! It's sweatshirt and shorts and college mascot season! First, Amy shares a restaurant rant which includes limp bacon and american cheese which then leads into a discussion on coffee shops and their 90's heyday. Next, Amy & Maya have a Subway update and determine there is no way that Tom Brady eats Subway, but they will. Finally, if you are in GenX, you may find that Friends...

This week the ladies confirm once again via anecdotal evidence that they are twin brothers. Amy books a burger boat cruise for her wedding anniversary. What could be better than burgers, a sunset cruise, and lake history? Maya and Amy discuss all the money they have tied up in postponed concerts and how tweeting Eddie Vedder is a better strategy for getting a refund than contacting Ticketmaster. M...

 This week, Amy & Maya are 'comin in hot, high on sports with some tennis updates including a wise piece of advice: When all of the reviews say it fits weird, believe them, you are not different. Next up, Amy & Maya embrace the fact that they are middle-aged and willing to trade a few minutes on planet Earth for a handful of delicious hot dogs a year. Finally, Amy watched "The Last Blockbuster", a...

Amy and Maya have concert reports for Ween at Surley Field and the Hella Mega tour with Green Day, Weezer and Fallout Boy. The ladies are trying to jam in as many concerts as possible before the world goes to shit again.

Buckle in for two concert reports in this episode featuring Cribshitter (Wisconsin’s most dilated band) and Willie Nelson. Amy’s son is headed to college and a new dope apartment, which prompts Maya to invent Dumpy Life Bootcamp because things are too nice for kids now. Amy and Maya take a deep dive into a new Indigenous restaurant in Minneapolis called Owamni  by the Sioux Chef. The ladies a...

This week on the SOSS, Amy and Maya remember their terrible first apartments as Amy's son moves into a different college situation. The animal report features an owl and an eagle. Concert report features breaking First Avenue vax news. The ladies take a deep dive into the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Flea plays naked! They debate whether airline passengers should be duct-taped in belligerent situations....

 It is Episode 100 of the Spirit of '77 and there is a tennis update and it is still giving your girls LIFE and energy to burn! Which leads Maya into a concert report and Amy has a baseball report that involves a bird. Next, Amy & Maya share their hot takes on the "2020" (huh?) Olympic opening ceremony, cardboard beds and the oldest olympian. Then, Amy watched a Woodstock '99 documentary and just...

Find out what happens when Amy and Maya vow to re-dominate the tennis court after decades away. It’s time to dust off your racquet and fill your lollies with balls as the ladies discover that you can be the oldest AND the best. Amy recounts a trip to explore Hidden Falls and Approved/Denied brings us a deep dive on Olivia Rodrigo. Finally, we find out what sweet, sweet bribes are offered around th...

This week, in 4th of July lasts all summer news, Maya shares that Whiz Bang Days is now conceptual and includes a “reverse parade”, which is DENIED. Next, Amy shares her trip to her childhood town of Paris, Illinois where there is an Eiffel Tower made of rebar and she was invited to tour her childhood home (spoiler alert: nice people, wrong house). Finally, the ocean is on fire (because of course...

This week Amy & Maya are exhausted but have really long to-do lists. It's a new segment called homeowner complaint talk. The ladies recount fond memories of the Dinkytown McDonald's, where college students used to go to late-night barf. Amy tells us about going back to the ballpark for a free Twins game. Work tickets rule! Long-time listener/first-time caller Warren clears up the centrifugal vs. c...

Episode 96: Feeling Like a Man on Fathers Day, Juneteenth, & Hot Bear Summer by The Spirit Of 77

Summer is here SOSS nation and it's time for BBQs, graduations, and dance recitals running all over the place! This week, Amy's niece has some comedy, Concert Report brings on middle-age parking strategizing and Amy is absolutely pissed about the Real ID. Finally and most importantly however, a man has been inside a whale and nothing will ever be the same for Amy.

Amy and Maya are back and kicking off summer in SOSS studio! First, Maya and Producer Tyler went on their first post-pandemic vacay and Maya has the deets. Where is ProducerTyler's hat? What was their compound like? Are Doritos the same in Mexico? All of your questions will be answered. Next, Amy and Maya once again prove they are Benadryl's undisputed #1 fans and millennials can calm down about t...

This week, Amy & Maya are STILL celebrating their birthdays and plan to continue to do so for several more weeks and Amy now has HBO, so she has officially made it. Next, Amy & Maya discuss the Covid situation in India and note the only side effects they are having from the vaccine is being a boss-ass bitch which brings Amy & Maya to travel chat and Amy is done over-packing. Finally, The Wallflowe...

In this episode, it is Amy and Maya's birthday week and Amy is diving head first into the roaring 20's while Maya is not so sure. Next, spelling is out, there is a chicken shortage, respect to professional wrestling and everyone needs to get their vaccines so we can go back to life! Finally, Maya tries to get Amy up to speed on politics since Amy has pleasantly gone back to ignoring politics. What...

This week Amy declares the pandemic has broken her because she now loves Florida. She also recounts an eventful plane ride involving her niece and a giant container of orange tic tacs. The ladies recount watching the Chauvin trial verdict, Amy in Flordia and Maya in Minneapolis, and trying to process the moment in history. Maya shares her obsession with buying so many different kinds of masks. Amy...

It is SOSS after dark and Maya shares her home improvement hijinks and the Disney magic will get you every time. Next, Maya met some horses last week and explains horseshoeing; A farewell to DMX and Amy breaks down the YouTube Demi Lovato documentary. Finally, it's time for men to show their thighs, Minnesota Timberwolves news and Levar Burton is APPROVED as the most perfect Jeopardy replacement h...

This week, Amy & Maya ease back into real life with SOSS on deck at Maya and Producer Tyler's house, which just happens to be the site of 2021's Myler-Palooza! Next, Amy & Maya talk Immunizations, the Thrifty White Pharmacy and Chauvin trial reactions. Animal report introduces Teddy the puppy, pandemic-era reality tv sucks, and Florida is not for Amy & Maya. Finally, "Things we never talked about"...

This week, Amy & Maya debut Fashion Report and discuss all of the things you need to know about Spring fashion including but not limited to fancy diapers and napping dresses. Next, there is a festival right up Amy's alley coming this fall and Maya shares her Coming 2 America review with the class. Then, Amy & Maya discuss Garth Brooks, the ridiculous "Chris Gaines" alter ego. This leads into an Ed...

This week, Amy & Maya talk about last week's violence in Atlanta towards Asian Americans and the request for SOSS nation to stand in solidarity with our AAPI peeps. Switching gears, it's time to lace up your mismatched hi-top sneakers and harness all the Punky power your little Gen-X heart can muster and join Amy & Maya as they discuss the *mandatory viewing* assignment "Kid 90" now airing on Hulu...

Spring forward with Amy & Maya and mark the Pandemic-aversary! The "letdowns slowly kept happening", the curve flattened, and a year vanished into thin air, friends leading to Amy's observation that spring weather is now triggering. Next it'sTexas Pride on high as Amy shares her experience in Texas last week, which in some cases brought more questions than answers as Amy & Warren googled their way...