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Listen To Sassy: Life In The 90s

Tara Ariano, Pamela Ribon and David T. Cole

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From 1988-1994, Sassy was the coolest magazine going for Gen-X teens. Celebrate that golden time by joining Tara Ariano, Pamela Ribon and David T. Cole for a deep dive into every one of its 80 glorious issues and remember what it was like hanging out with Jane, Christina, Catherine, Karen, and the whole crew, learning What Now, What Next, and so much more!
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Everyone has a song that has been ruined by an ex. Each week, music journalists Courtney and Melissa sit down with a guest to discuss the one song they can never hear quite the same way again thanks to a past relationship.
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Comedian Melinda Hill talks about things, people and experiences that light her up and creatives who are making their dreams come true. Past guests include: Margaret Cho, Ben Lee, Tara Strong, EG Daily, Grey DeLisle, Yassir Lester, Broadway Barbara, Danny Zuker, Liz Feldman, and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There's a lot of pop culture in the September 1990 issue that will need revision sooner or later. Like: a report on the cancellation of 21 Jump Street, just weeks before its revival in syndication. And: making James Marshall One To Watch off the strength of one season of Twin Peaks, before he went off the grid. Or: an extensive feature on The Hotho…
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The first thing you need to know about this episode is that there was an issue with one of the tracks. It doesn't matter who did what: the result is that Dave had to use a backup to the backup, which means this is going to be a more rough-and-ready version of the podcast than you're used to. We're sorry about that, but hey: it'll be all the more en…
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The two of us who grew up without MTV do our best on the August 1990 quiz, Rate Your MTV-ness! (That "best" is...bad.) Then it's on to your latest calls! What bedding treasures are you finding online? Who's out here defending Madonna's I'm Breathless? Which chain restaurants reign supreme? We thrill to the journeys you're taking us on in the August…
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It's nearly time to go back to school, and Sassy has your wardrobe inspiration. Retro nerd? Cute jock? Merchant marine? It's all possible if you run with Sassy's latest tips. There's also advice on doing your hair and makeup like you didn't try, making perfectly good underwear borderline unwearable, and ads, ads, ads. (Yes, Filippo-Totti is back, T…
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Considering that Pam has not seen a single one of the five movies reviewed in the August 1990 Watch It, we find an awful lot to say about them. But that's not all! There's also dolphins, Butt-head, Goo, spack, Barbie, garbage, Sondheim, Michael Rank, Michael Rank, and Michael Rank -- and it's all stuck together with God's glue. If that's not Enuff?…
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Comedian, author, and podcaster Chris Gethard joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a song that prompts lingering questions for an ex and the oddity of becoming strangers with former partners. Then, Chris shares the loneliness of being a dad and discusses his new book, “Dad at Peace.” 🔗 Chris’s Links "Dad at Peace" by Chris Gethard Beautiful/Ano…
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Encore episode! Writer, showrunner and podcast host Erick Galindo joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about Rock en Español, breakup songs to cry to on the dance floor, and reclaiming music and artists that were once ruined by an ex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…
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Time for a new issue! Catherine kicks things off with a dark reporting trip to several locations that were, until quite recently, in the Soviet Union. Kim shares the results from a poll of guys' and girls' views, though what we mostly remember is what we thought they looked like in their underwear. Karen walks you through each day of your month as …
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Gossip queen and journalist Kelsey McKinney joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about an ex-roommate that ruined a song for her, JLo’s new film, and Kelsey’s podcast Normal Gossip. Then, she shares a generous behind-the-scenes look of what it’s like to work in a media co-op. 🔗 Kelsey’s Links: Normal Gossip Podcast Defector Media Instagram, X Website…
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Skipping the June 1990 Slumber Party means we're doubling up on the quizzes this time, which is just as well since they're both about half as compelling as usual. Rate Your Sassy Staff IQ? Rate Your Prejudices? Is...everyone okay? Fortunately, everyone who's left us messages since the last time we heard from you is doing great: we're delighted to h…
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It's encore time! Ivy Le, comedian and host of the podcast FOGO, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about The Killers and the song that made her rule them out for good. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Music Artist Madi Diaz joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about how a break up that led to a cross-country road trip, haunted places, Harry Styles, and her new album “Weird Faith.” Madi’s Links: Tour Dates & Tickets "Weird Faith" album Instagram Support us on Patreon! 🔥 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…
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The July 1990 issue has a lot of ideas about your look. Some are good, like the spread of 40s-inspired swimsuits. Some are weird, like the Making It suggestion that you cut off the collar and cuffs of a buttondown shirt and just tuck them, loose, into a pullover sweater, hoping for the best. Some are simply Not Done anymore, like getting white girl…
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Mackenzie Scott, also known as musician Torres, joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about past selves, dancing in the kitchen, and her latest album. They also chat about the channeling anxiety experiences into songs. Torres Links Tour Dates “What an Enormous Room” Album Official Website Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…
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For its July 1990 issue, Sassy COULD just give you five reviews each in Listen Up and Watch It, as usual. But no: they've gone above and beyond to save you from boredom by creating a special pop culture supplement you can tear out and take straight to the video store, record store, bookstore, and library to load up on all the movies, albums, and bo…
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Legendary musician Allison Wolfe (of Bratmobile, Sex Stains, Deep Lust, Cold Cold Hearts) joins Melissa and Courtney on SMXR’s 50th episode to talk about an “oh, why not” situationship that ruined two songs for her. Then they talk about riot grrl ephemera, pierogis, and the exciting reunion of Bratmobile and upcoming shows. 🔗Allison’s Links: Bratmo…
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We go back to author and creator of the Oscar-nominated short film "My Year of Dicks" Pamela Ribon, who joins the show to talk about an ex's comedic twist to Jewel's 1996 hit "You Were Meant For Me." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Music journalist Will Hermes joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a double miss: a romantic connection and a legendary concert, and then they chat about drugs and rock ’n’ roll and getting geeky on music. Plus, they get into Will’s new book on Lou Reed. Will Hermes Links Buy Will’s new book Website Twitter / X See Privacy Policy at https://art1…
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We're diving into a new issue and...finding horror, unfortunately. Catherine interviews a girl whose high school boyfriend murdered her parents. Help offers painful-sounding advice to a letter writer looking to turn out her inverted nipples. AND Kim, Karen, and Mike are staying in low-end hotels?! Okay, that last one was a joke; their road trip sou…
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Legendary guitarist Marnie Stern joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about a guy who ghosted and left her heartbroken for years. Then, they chat about discovering new artists back then versus now, being a mom while touring, and after 10 years, releasing her first LP The Comeback Kid. 🔗 Marnie's LINKS New Album: The Comeback Kid Tour Dates Instagram …
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This week is an encore episode! Writer, comedian and musician Lane Moore talks about the specific heartbreak that is sharing a favorite song with an ex, only to be met with a catastrophic breakup. Plus, we talk about Lane’s new book, You Will Find Your People: How to Make Meaningful Friendships as an Adult. ☕️ Buy us a coffee! ⭐️Enjoying the podcas…
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Summer is officially here, and that means learning how to stay beautiful in the water, and not use too much, but also splash your face 20 times when you wash it. It means spending time in the sun, and boiling a whole lettuce head to use the juice to soothe your skin if you burn it. It also means taking a perfectly good one-piece swimsuit, cutting i…
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Abigail Barlow, who won a Grammy for her unofficial Bridgerton musical album, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about two songs (out of many) ruined by boys and why she stans Justin Bieber. Then they talk about losing momentum after going viral and her forthcoming album Princess Pop. BONUS: There's a special treat at the end of this episode so be …
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Comedian Kyle Gordon joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about falling out of a friendship with another comic, his influences for his debut album, and country girl power anthems. 🔗 Kyle's LINKS Album: Kyle Gordon is Great Upcoming Tour Dates TikTok, Instagram ☕️ Buy us a coffee! ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and review on your podcas…
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We're learning a lot both in the pop culture topics as covered in the June 1990 Sassy, and ALSO in our further research about them. A Parenthood TV show? The couple I Love You To Death was based on? Who Rachel Hunter would end up with after Kip Winger? How many more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies would follow the 1990 début? There's just so mu…
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Podcaster Ronald Young Jr. joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about an ex who not only ruined a song but the artist who made that song. Then, they get in-depth about Ronald’s experience in asking vulnerable questions about weight, relationships, and curiosity over confrontation. Ronald’s Links Listen to Weight for It Listen to Leaving the Theater T…
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Journalist J’na Jefferson joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a first ex that takes us through a wang-dang-doodle journey (oh, it's a JOURNEY journey) and how to set boundaries. Plus, they delightfully chat about the b-word in music. J’na Links Website Instagram Listen to Who You Calling a Bitch? episode on Have You Heard This One? Podcast ☕️ …
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CW: sexual assault. We're cracking open the June 1990 issue and kicking off with a discussion of its Teen Life topics! After racing as fast as possible through "Boys Who Raped," we lighten up with a look at some of Texas's most impressive teen cowgirls, and another Kim banger -- this time on what might make you a bad friend. Sandra Tyler achieves E…
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This week is an encore episode! Singer-songwriter K.Flay joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about not one, but two records that transport her back to past experiences, both good and even scary. Plus, we bring you a specific word to describe the feeling of sentimental sadness. ☕️ Buy us a coffee! ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and rev…
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Flyte’s Will Taylor joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a specific song that he’s ritualized for break ups, the influence of teen-girl fandom in the music industry, and artist collaborations. Then they chat about Flyte’s current tour. Flyte Links: Tour Dates Music Instagram ☕️ Buy us a coffee! ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and …
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The May 1990 Sassy quiz invites us to Rate [Our] Embarrassability, almost as though they don't know the kinds of things we have disclosed on this podcast. And then, we're taking your calls, including some of YOUR embarrassing disclosures! What got up a listener's child's nose, and how did it get out? What are your phones recommending you buy, perha…
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Author TJ Alexander joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about a favorite song ruined by a bad movie date, early 2000s metal, and finding belonging in goth culture. Then TJ discusses their spicy, rom-com novels. TJ's Links Buy TJ’s books TJ’s Website Instagram ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and review on your podcast app. See Privacy P…
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Podcaster Jane Marie joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about an ex from a band with some major hits, the early days of Lollapalooza, and The Dream’s latest season investigating life coaching and wellness culture. They also chat about Jane Marie’s forthcoming book. JANE MARIE’S LINKS Pre-order the book: Selling the Dream The Dream Podcast ⭐️Enjoyin…
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We still have a little left to say about Johnny Depp -- he is our cover boy, after all -- but then we get into the fashion (etc.) of the May 1990 issue. The photos for a swimsuit story starring Lou Rawls's model daughter Louann all come out looking brown. Editorial on mixing prints gets mixed reviews. And the blue-green beauty story raises a lot mo…
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Daniel Gumbiner on Bon Iver’s “Blood Bank” Author Daniel Gumbiner joins our hosts Melissa and Courtney to talk about heartbreak from his college years and a highly-selective, eclectic secret club. Then they chew on closure letters and his latest novel’s structure around California’s wildfires. DANIEL’S LINKS BOOK: Fire in the Canyon on Bookshop Web…
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We've had a lot of different feelings about Johnny Depp, the May 1990 cover boy, over the course of our lives, and while we might want to distance ourselves from the people we were in May 1990, when he was about as hot and sexy as he would ever be...we can't; we have to talk about him -- not only because there's a feature profile on him, but becaus…
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Musician Maddie Zahm joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about different timelines in queer love. Then they go into what led to “Fat Funny Friend,” fat visibility on TikTok, religious trauma, and antidepressant latte. MADDIE’S LINKS ALBUM: Now That I’ve Been Honest Tour Dates TikTok Instagram ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and review …
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A new podcast from Nevermind Media! Have You Heard This One? is a sound-rich anthology series that uses intimate storytelling, deep research, and creative sound design to tell the stories of the overlooked artists, fascinating characters, under-represented voices, lost-to-history events, and forgotten chapters of some of the greatest music stories …
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Music Artist V V Brown joins our hosts to talk about a shocking incident with a narcissist. Then they chat about family time with TikTok recipes and her upcoming album release, Am I British Yet? 🔗 V V’S LINKS ALBUM: Am I British Yet? MUSICE VIDEO: Black British Website Instagram TikTok Spotify ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and revie…
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It's time to crack open a brand-new (33-year-old) issue of Sassy! A lovely profile of Cara Dunne, a blind Harvard student, is chased by the horror show of Karen's report on volunteering at a vet's office. Kim has the brilliant brainstorm of soliciting stories of her colleagues' teen cruelty to their moms, and THEN reaching out to said moms for comm…
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Doree Shafrir, author and host of Forever35, joins Courtney and Melissa to talk about hot men and their taste in music, workout playlists from upbeat songs to Gregorian chants, and of course, the popular podcast Forever35. 🔗 DOREE’S LINKS Forever35 Website Newsletter Instagram ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and review on your podcast…
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This week is an encore episode! Comedian Gabe Mollica shares a song ruined by an ex and an ex-friend and the story behind his one-man show, "Solo: A Story About Friendship" 🔗 GABE’S LINKS Website ⭐️Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and review on your podcast app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic…
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It's the April 1990 Slumber Party, which means we've gotten into our sleeping bags despite having had WAY too much Jolt Cola. After sharing our results in the Rate Your Movie Knowledge quiz, we're playing your 20+ calls, on subjects ranging from the sound of dot matrix printers, how Jason Priestley's cuteness defies pixelation, and what criteria yo…
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Country Music Artist Lola Kirke joins our hosts Melissa and Courtney to talk about a rock star’s phone call, her passion for country music, and summer camp friendship with Elle King. They also discuss genre-labeling and its history. 🔗 LOLA’S LINKS Tour Dates Official Music Video of “All My Exes Live in L.A.” Instagram ✏️ OUR SURVEY ➡ Enjoying the p…
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Culture writer Niko Stratis joins Melissa and Courtney to talk about small town romance that isn't like a Hallmark movie. Then they discuss the 20th Anniversary of Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism and Niko's recently launched music podcast Blue Eyes Crying By The Chips, which SMXR listeners will want to add to their queue. 🔗 NIKO'S LINKS Podc…
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The April 1990 issue knows exactly what you need to wear. Six essential pieces, half of which are actually visible in the fashion story! Tattoo prints and embroidery! Ballet slippers with gold shoelaces for some reason! WIGS! All this plus ads for Rit dye and a demented t-shirt, intern testimonials and world-class letters, and much much more in our…
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