
Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition
Revisit the crime and culture of NYC in the '80s with BFF Gen-Xers Jessica and Meg.
Podcasting since 2022 • 157 episodes
Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition
Latest Episodes
Zooming In: Ed.gov + Stuck On You
Meg reveals how Playboy ruined Ed Koch’s run for governor. Jessica remembers the syringe scare that emptied local beaches on the hottest summer on record.
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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48:01
Zooming In: Eff CC + MTV Evolution
Meg identifies who was actually responsible for Saturday Night Lives’ worst season ever. Jessica reveals how MTV used Remote Control to increase ad sales while launching comedy legends.
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Season 1
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Episode 156
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43:07
The Plain Dealer + Adventures in Reading
Meg watches Harvey Pekar and David Letterman’s unlikely bromance blossom and bust. Jessica takes us on a journey with the creation of the wildly popular Choose Your Own Adventure books.
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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51:39