Generation Gap in the 90s
The podcast where a Gen X girl and a Millennial guy dive deep into the decade that defined us. From OJ to Y2K, VHS tapes to the dawn of the DVD, we're revisiting movies, music, and events that shaped a generation - or in our case, two generations.
Episodes
20 episodes
Episode 20: Misheard Lyrics of the 90s: Isn’t that what they said?
Will and Lesli discuss the misheard lyrics of the 90s. There wasn’t easy access to lyrics back then, so you sang what you heard. And sometimes…. You misheard! Linger…Spoiler: she wasn’t looking for food.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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33:27
Episode 19: Three Generations of High School: The Good, the Bad, the Bathroom dilemma
Once again, Will and Lesli have 3 generations on Generation Gap in the 90s. Lesli’s daughter Teagan is back, and this time she brought a friend- Rachael. They discuss what’s the same in high school, what’s different, and they realize that Gen Z...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:06:47
Episode 18: The OJ Simpson Story: If the Glove Don’t Fit
Lesli and Will discuss one of the biggest stories of the 90s. So big it made it into the intro of Generation Gap in the 90s. They discuss OJ Simpson and the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown, and her friend Ron Goldman, along with the trial wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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45:15
Episode 17: Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco:
Will and Lesli discuss one of the biggest tabloid stories of the 90s: Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco. An autobody shop owner from Long Island has an affair with a 16 year old girl which results in a near-deadly attack on his wife. Although, if ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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21:19
Episode 16: Y2K: Doomsday or just another day?
Y2K. The Millennium. Doomsday. Whether you were a prepper or a partier, every Gen X and Millennial remembers where they were on December 31, 1999. Whether you were expecting planes to fall from the sky or you were expecting another round of dri...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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26:27
Episode 15: Diggstown: A 90s movie with genre confusion
Lesli and Will discuss the 90s movie Diggstown, starring James Woods, Louis Gossett Jr, and Oliver Platt. Lesli’s husband said it was underrated in the 90s. Lesli and Will had to watch it to find out why. It’s boxing, it’s con-artis...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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49:45
Episode 14: The Bobbit Case: Got a Big Gulp?
Lesli and Will discuss the insane case of Lorena Bobbit and how she chopped off her husband’s…. Bobbit. Temporary insanity? He deserved it? You decide…
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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21:38
Episode 13: Heaven’s Gate: just give me the applesauce
Will and Lesli discuss one of the most famous cults of the 90s: Heaven’s Gate. Did they get to choose a flavor? A bunk? A sneaker? Listen and find out.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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29:52
Episode 12: The Summer of 1994: Summer memories of the 90s as a 10-year old and an 18 year old
The Summer of 1994. Whether you were 10 like Millennial Will or 18 like Gen X Lesli, the Summer of 94 was a summer to remember. The days were slower, the music was great, and all was right with the world. What do you remember about the Summer o...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:51
Episode 11: Sitcom Smackdown
Will and Lesli put 90s character against 90s character in the ring and discuss who would get their ass kicked. Will it be strength? Will it be sass? Will it be pent up anger? What will it be that determines the winner? Will Joey fight Carlton? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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59:08
Episode 10: Board Games of the 90s
In Episode 10: Board Games in the 90s, Will and Lesli discuss the Board Games they loved and the Board Games they didn’t. They discuss the feelings of 90s nostalgia and the memories of having a panic attack waiting for the Operation buzze...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:02:17
Episode 9: Soundtracks of the 90s
In Episode 9: Soundtracks of the 90s, Will and Lesli discuss their favorite songs made for movies, and their favorite soundtracks. If you are a Millennial or a Gen Xer who loves all things 90s like we do, you’ll love the discussion that incorpo...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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56:20
Episode 8: Lesli’s Junior Year ‘92-‘93
In this episode, Lesli and Will attempt to keep their ADHD in check while they discuss the best school year of Lesli’s life - her Junior Year. From getting her braces off to getting her license, losing stupid bets to working at Baskin Robbins -...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:56
Episode 7: Tommy Boy: Farley’s Physical Comedy
In this episode, Lesli and Will are joined by special guest JP to dive into the classic ‘90s comedy Tommy Boy. Together, they revisit the unforgettable Chris Farley and David Spade masterpiece. It’s full of laughs while still holding on t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:19:48
Episode 6: 90s Nostalgia Differences: Boomboxes and Bubbles
This week's episode is a hilarious stroll down memory lane as Lesli and Will compare 90s memories that scream nostalgia. Lesli confesses to her alter ego named Bubbles with her Dorothy-Hamill-haircut and to making prank calls and throwing...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:07:40
Episode 5: A Gen Z’s Knowledge of 90s
Teagan, a Gen Z high school senior, bravely attempts to explain her knowledge of 90s culture to Millennial Will and Gen X Lesli. Listen as Teagan discovers the seriousness of pogs and schools Will and Lesli on a couple things from the Gen Z wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:00:00
Episode 4: 90s Sitcoms: Our Top 5 Most Watched Sitcoms
Will and Lesli discuss their top 5 most-watched sitcoms of the 90s. Whether you love the sound of canned laughter or you love pointing out the over-acting, you’ll feel like a kid again- glued to the TV screen with the sound of mom cooking dinne...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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56:44
Episode 3: Laces Out: Remembering Ace Ventura- Pet Detective
On Generation Gap in the 90s, we’re rewinding to Ace Ventura — where we swap memories of the quirky and quotable pet detective as he solves the case of the missing Miami Dolphins mascot, Snowflake. Allll righty, then!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:24:05
Episode 2: Snackin’ Like it’s 1999!
Snacks from the 90s were basically edible happiness wrapped in neon packaging and questionable nutrition. Gen X kids ate them at a stop at their locker or in their concrete-walled dorms. Meanwhile, millennials proudly flaunted their plastic lun...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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55:26
Episode 1:Billy Madison: a film that gave an entire generation (or two) their favorite movie quotes.
From nudie magazine day to academic decathlon meltdowns, Billy Madison is more than just a silly comedy—it's a cultural touchstone that defined humor for an entire generation.In this nostalgia-packed episode, we unpack what makes Adam Sa...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:25:26