Pop Culture Preservation Society

Who was your first celebrity crush? The girls share who first made their hearts beat wildly, whose albums they covered in kisses, and who they dreamed of walking around in a bathrobe with. They discuss the way our crushes evolve as we grow older, the importance of these very real feelings in our development, and what hairstyle to never wear when you’re trying to catch your crush’s attention. Our S...

What songs from the ‘70s make you cry? Grab some tissues and join the girls as they break down some of the ‘70s songs that caused them to literally break down! They discuss what it is about these songs that triggers such complex feelings and share personal memories they attribute to certain songs. Stay tuned until the end when they share a supersized list of all the titles the PCPS Instagram socie...

In part 2 of their discussion on the importance and power of Judy Blume, the girls get serious — and silly — about how they were impacted and educated by the book “Forever,” and Kristin shares the story of her incredible meet-up with Queen Judy herself.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In part 1 of a 2-part episode, the girls dish on their favorite author (and probably yours, too). Judy Blume books weren't just great stories, they tackled real and deep issues like developmental struggles, family dynamics, racial issues, death, and bullying (to name a few). Do they still hold up today? Kristin shares why she thought boys got periods, and everyone shares their top 3 Judy Blume...

In an emergency meeting of the PCPS (called after Kristin had a disco-induced breakdown) the girls dissect the new HBO Max documentary, “The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?” They reflect on the impact of the brothers Gibb, the emotional trajectory of their story, and of course, share their own Bee Gees memories. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbook...

Grab a Sears catalog and make a wish list, because it’s Christmas morning in the PCPS!  In part 2 of preserving our ‘70s holiday memories we’re talking about the real meaning of Christmas: the presents. What toys did you wish for? Which did you never get? And why did Michelle get all of them? Kristin reads a fabulous essay she wrote about a ‘70s present gone wrong, and we share some great stories...

In part one of preserving our super ‘70s Christmas memories, we dissect some of the memorable TV holiday movies from our childhoods as well as a few classic Christmas-themed TV episodes and ponder the question, “Why were so many of them depressing AF?” Shows discussed include The Littlest Angel, The House Without A Christmas Tree, Eight Is Enough, The Brady Bunch, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Ou...

How did an impulsive cross country trip to see Shaun Cassidy lead to a podcast? In this first meeting of the society, Carolyn, Kristin, and Michelle introduce themselves and tell you the origin story of the Pop Culture Preservation Society. They discuss how the shared experiences of our youth are an important part of our sense of connectedness, and why nostalgia is more important than ever these d...

Welcome to the Pop Culture Preservation Society! Join us as we celebrate our Gen X childhood and all of its pop culture nuggets. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands