Best Broads and Books Productions Podcasts (2025)

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1982: NIMH, Robin Hood, and An Officer and a Gentleman 1:13:28

4d ago1:13:28

1:13:28

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1982. From An Officer and a Gentleman to The Secret of NIMH, from The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas to "Gloria," from Fast Times at Ridgemont High to Robin Hood, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates th…

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"The Death of the Dinosaurs," Kristin Harley 30:00

11d ago30:00

30:00

Today on Midwest Weird: “The Death of the Dinosaurs” by Kristin Harley. Kristin Harley's fiction has appeared in Haunted MTL, Parcham Magazine, and most recently Third Name's a Charm: Tales of Trios and Triple Threats. She works at a library and freelances as a journalist, fiction writer, and science writer. Two novels in her four-book series about…

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1997: Buffy, Destiny's Child, and My Best Friend's Wedding 1:15:05

18d ago1:15:05

1:15:05

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1997. From Spice Girls to the Jenny Jones Show, from Vegas Vacation to Destiny's Child, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to My Best Friend's Wedding, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad a…

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"The Shape of Her Life," E.F. Schraeder 16:13

25d ago16:13

16:13

Today on Midwest Weird: “The Shape of Her Life” by E.F. Schraeder. A Rhysling and Pushcart nominated poet, E.F. Schraeder is author of The Price of a Small Hot Fire (Raw Dog Screaming Press, 2023), What Happened Was Impossible (Ghoulish Books, 2023), and several other works. Schraeder’s creative work and nonfiction has appeared in Mystery Weekly Ma…

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1986: Highlander, Hands Across America, and An American Tail 1:15:58

1M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1986. From Back to School to My Little Pony, Dan Rather to Highlander, and Hands Across America to An American Tail, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90…

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Special Preview: A Woman is a God 9:28

1M ago9:28

9:28

A Woman is a God is an audio novel in seven installments. Written, narrated, and with original music by Amy Lee Lillard. Sign up for weekly installments at patreon.com/redeemedrejections. About A Woman is a God: When Shannon and her queer chosen family turned seventy, they created a communal home, a place for them to live out their days together. B…

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"The Ghosts of Us," Daniela Barzallo 9:01

1M ago9:01

9:01

Today on Midwest Weird: “The Ghosts of Us” by Daniela Barzallo. An Ecuadorian-American writer from Peoria, Illinois, Daniela Barzallo is currently pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. She has a special love for speculative fiction, but she enjoys writing poetry and autofiction as well. You can find some …

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1993: The X-Files, Falling Down and Snow 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1993. From Living Single to Cool Runnings, from leap seconds to "Informer," we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three latchkey kids who made it out al…

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"Carnation," Gabriella Paz Hoggatt 22:03

2M ago22:03

22:03

Today on Midwest Weird: “Carnation” by Gabriella Paz Hoggatt. Gabriella Paz Hoggatt is an MFA candidate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where they work as an Editorial Assistant for Ninth Letter Magazine. Their work has previously appeared or is forthcoming in BarBar and elsewhere. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www…

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Our Best Fuzzy Memories! (Part 1) 51:03

2M ago51:03

51:03

Join us as we revisit some of our funniest moments across the seasons! Then head over to Patreon, where you'll get the full, super-sized version, including some of our favorite unmitigated gall. Check out the full episodes here: TMNT Pies: From 1991: Terminators, Turtle Pies, and Paternity Tests Jaws Revenge: From 1987: Shark Revenge and Brains for…

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"My Pretend Husbands," Sara Spry 19:43

2M ago19:43

19:43

Today on Midwest Weird: “My Pretend Husbands” by Sara Spry Sara Spry is a barista, pet sitter and writer living in Chicago, Illinois. She spends most of her time working and writing, but also enjoys arts and crafts, going to the movies, and relaxing at home with a hot drink and a vintage Saturday Night Live episode. For a full transcript of this ep…

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1985: Dr. Ruth, Billie Jean, and Goonies 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1985. From Girls Just Wanna Have Fun to periods on TV, from The Legend of Billie Jean to Goonies, from Dr. Ruth and the USSR, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Catch up with our first episode on 1985: 1985: Weird Science, New Coke, and Teddy Ruxp…

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"Transcendental Boy," Nick Thornton 24:22

3M ago24:22

24:22

Today on Midwest Weird: “Transcendental Boy” by Nick Thornton. Nick Thornton is a speculative fiction writer whose work explores the intersection of cosmic weirdness and human connection. He lives in Michigan. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books P…

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1990: Twin Peaks, T-Rex, and Dick Tracy 1:14:16

3M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1990. From smoking on airplanes to Captain Planet, from Hunt from Red October to Twin Peaks, from Sue the T-Rex to Dick Tracy, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the …

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1980: Pac-Man, Xanadu, and Superholes 1:06:47

3M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1980. From Pac-Man to Xanadu, a lottery scandal to a superhole, and Airplane to Boogeyman, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three latchkey kids who…

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1998: Furby, Jack Frost, and Schweddy Surprises 58:58

4M ago58:58

58:58

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1998. From Truman Show to Will and Grace, Furby to Jack Frost, and Schweddy Balls to Viagra, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Listen to our first discussion of 1998! Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly o…

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Holidays: Dolly Parton, California Raisins, and Hans Gruber 1:07:19

4M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

This week we're looking at holiday pop culture from the 80s and 90s! Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three latchkey kids who made it out alive break down everything from Madonna and Masters of the Universe to Twin Peaks and Titanic. Join us to celebrate the hits, the misses and the m…

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1988: Sexpot Preachers and Sewer Phantoms 58:56

5M ago58:56

58:56

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1988. From Jimmy Swaggert to Jarts, from Golden Girls to Phantom of the Opera, from Willow to Working Girl, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three …

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1995: Fads, Fraud, and Final Days 57:47

5M ago57:47

57:47

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1995. From the Macarena to the Brady Bunch movie, from Publisher's Clearing House to Seven, from Richard Gere to Michael Jackson, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Listen to our first episode about 1995! Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebra…

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Behind the Scenes: Midwest Weird Editors On Season 1, Making the Show, Tips for Submissions, and more 29:41

6M ago29:41

29:41

Today on Midwest Weird: A special behind-the-scenes discussion with our editors, Amy Lee Lillard and Erin Johnston. Mentioned in the show: Fuzzy Memories Podcast Broads and Books Podcast Wyrd Woman Audio Drama Donzerly Light, a column by Heath Smith Books: Exile in Guyville, A Grotesque Animal, Dig Me Out _____ Midwest Weird is an audio literary ma…

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1984: Macs, Murder, and Movie Ratings 52:20

6M ago52:20

52:20

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1984. From the first Mac computer to Sixteen Candles, from Murder She Wrote to PG-13 ratings, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Check out our first episode on 1984! Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of …

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"Corporeal," Amy Lee Lillard 49:39

6M ago49:39

49:39

Today on Midwest Weird: “Corporeal” by Amy Lee Lillard. Amy Lee Lillard is the co-creator and producer of Midwest Weird. She is the author of three books: Exile in Guyville, A Grotesque Animal, and Dig Me Out. Her fiction podcast, Wyrd Woman, has all episodes available now. And with Erin Johnston and Heath Smith, she hosts the 80s and 90s pop cultu…

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Halloween: Scary Movies, Underrated Candy, and True Crime 57:44

6M ago57:44

57:44

We're back! Season 2 starts NOW. And to kick us off, we're looking at Halloweens past and present. From Addams Family and Scream to haunted houses and costumes to true crime and bad candy, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the…

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"Space Aliens," Heath Smith 19:46

6M ago19:46

19:46

Today on Midwest Weird: A special reading of Donzerly Light, our weird pop culture column from Heath Smith. Heath Smith is a special pop culture contributor to Midwest Weird. Read his column, Donzerly Light, at midwestweird.com, and get it direct to your inbox when you sign up. Heath is co-host of Fuzzy Memories, the 80s and 90s pop culture podcast…

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"In-Home Party," Erin Johnston 27:51

6M ago27:51

27:51

Today on Midwest Weird: “In-Home Party” by Erin Johnston. Erin Johnston is the co-creator and editor of Midwest Weird. And with Heath Smith and Amy Lee Lillard, she hosts the 80s and 90s pop culture podcast Fuzzy Memories. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broad…

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"Gabriel's Horns," Kip Knott 18:35

7M ago18:35

18:35

Today on Midwest Weird: “Gabriel's Horns” by Kip Knott. Kip Knott is a writer, poet, teacher, photographer, and part-time art dealer living in Ohio. His most recent book of poetry, The Misanthrope in Moonlight, is available from Bottlecap Press. You can follow him on Instagram at @kip.knott and read more of his work at www.kipknott.com. For a full …

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"Red Velvet," Aarushi Bahadur 18:30

7M ago18:30

18:30

Today on Midwest Weird: “Red Velvet” by Aarushi Bahadur. Aarushi Bahadur is a senior at St. Paul Academy in Minnesota. She’s a Scholastic writing award winner, a student journalist, a theater kid, and an ardent vinyl collector. Her work has previously been featured in Iris: Art + Lit Magazine. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwes…

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"We Knew A World," JP Solheim 29:26

8M ago29:26

29:26

Today on Midwest Weird: “We Knew a World” by JP Solheim. JP Solheim’s short fiction has earned recognition in contests held by Glimmer Train and Craft, and their short fiction has been published in Bellevue Literary Review, Confrontation, MQR: Mixtape, and The Pinch. They are part of the MFA in Creative Writing and Literature faculty at Stony Brook…

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"Drug Test," Sam Sharp 9:28

8M ago9:28

9:28

Today on Midwest Weird: “Drug Test” by Sam Sharp. Sam Sharp grew up in the low hills of north central Ohio. He writes essays and stories about complicated relationships between people, places, and the animals who call them home. He recently earned his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Wyoming with a concurrent degree in Environment and…

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"Destroying Angels," Russell Brakefield 34:58

9M ago34:58

34:58

Today on Midwest Weird: “Destroying Angels” by Russell Brakefield. Russell Brakefield is the author of Field Recordings (Wayne State University Press), My Modest Blindness (Autofocus Books) and Irregular Heartbeats at the Park West (Wayne State University Press). He received his MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan’s Helen Zell Writers’ Pr…

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Comebacks! 1:08:54

9M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

This week we're looking at some of the best comebacks. From Jennifer Coolidge to Jennifer Lawrence, Winona Ryder to Michael Keaton, Burt Reynolds to Bennifer, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three latchkey k…

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"36 Hours in the SPAM® Museum," Graham Marema 22:04

9M ago22:04

22:04

Today on Midwest Weird: “36 Hours in the SPAM® Museum” by Graham Marema. Graham Marema received her MFA at the University of Wyoming with a concurrent degree in Environment & Natural Resources. She is an activist, traveler, and musician. Her work has appeared in the American Literary Review, Litro Magazine, and 3Elements Review. For a full transcri…

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Remakes, Reboots, and Rewinds 1:17:34

9M ago1:17:34

1:17:34

This week is a special BONUS episode looking at remakes and reboots! From Scarface to Psycho, from Queer Eye to Sex and the City, from Tiffany to Garfield, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three latchkey kids…

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"You're Invited," Jane Lovell 22:03

9M ago22:03

22:03

Today on Midwest Weird: “You’re Invited” by Jane Lovell. Jane Lovell is a writer and zine maker from St. Louis, Missouri. Her work has previously appeared in Abyss & Apex Magazine. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. _____ Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of…

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1988: Dino Kids, Big Kids, and Goth Kids 1:16:17

10M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1988. From Coming to America to Beetlejuice, Big to Land Before Time, and Bork to Doves, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three latchkey kids who m…

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"Negation," Jessica Klimesh 6:08

10M ago6:08

6:08

Today on Midwest Weird: “Negation” by Jessica Klimesh. Jessica Klimesh (she/her) is a US-based writer and editor whose creative work has been published or is forthcoming in Cleaver, Flash Frog, trampset, Atticus Review, Brink, Club Plum Literary, Ghost Parachute, and Bending Genres, among others. Her work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, …

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"Growth," Keira Perkins 17:28

10M ago17:28

17:28

Today on Midwest Weird: “Growth” by Keira Perkins. Keira Perkins writes both short fiction and poetry, most of it speculative. She is also a scientist, which is mostly not speculative. Keira lives in Indiana with her husband, dogs, cats, and whichever stray animal she’s brought home that week. Keira can be found at keiraperkins.com, where she blogs…

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"The Highway," Maxine Firehammer 25:23

10M ago25:23

25:23

Today on Midwest Weird: “The Highway” by Maxine Firehammer. Maxine Firehammer is a horror writer living in Saint Paul. She has previously had work appear in Hash Journal, The Molotov Cocktail, and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. She is a 2024 Pushcart Prize nominee. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. ___…

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1996: Twisters, Witches, and Midwest Villains 1:13:36

10M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1996. From the Taco Liberty Bell to Mr. Wrong, Rosie O'Donnell to No Doubt, and The Craft to Bop-It, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three latchke…

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Once Upon a Time, Bitches with Branden Lanette (Classic Episode) 56:04

10M ago56:04

56:04

Meet Brandon Lanette, The Women’s Mindset Coach and author of the amazing new book, ‘Once Upon a Time Bitches.’ She joins Gina for a can’t miss episode. Branden knew many successful women at the top of their game, who just weren’t happy. With that realization, she set out on a long and often difficult journey. Her now very distinctive brand was bui…

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1980: Cruising, Combustion, and Cults 1:19:46

11M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1980. From Blue Lagoon to 9 to 5, from Barbara Mandrell to Georgia Guidestones, from Rax to dingos, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three latchkey…

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What is Midwest Weird? 2:42

11M ago2:42

2:42

Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine featuring weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers. From strange styles to unique identities, from written tales to oral tradition, from Iowa to Indiana and everywhere in between, we’re the podcast home for stories that stick with you. Listen every other week for the edge of creation, come to li…

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1991: Terminators, Turtle Pies, and Paternity Tests 1:12:00

11M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1991. From Carmen Sandiego to Maury Povich, from hiding dead babysitters to dissolving the USSR, from KFC to USA, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. …

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Roseann Higgins – The Sailor Who Became A “Romance Headhunter” (Classic Episode) 1:01:54

12M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Relationships are hard especially if you don’t establish the right connections early. This is as true in business as it is in life. Our guest today is Roseann Higgins, a professional matchmaker and relationship expert. As CEO of Single Professional Introductions for the Especially Selective, Roseann implements executive recruiting techniques, coupl…

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Summer: Bad Camps, Dangerous Footwear, and Suggestive Summer Songs 1:22:20

12M ago1:22:20

1:22:20

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped the summers of the 80sa nd 90s. From 90210 to roller blades, from VHS to Doc Martens, from driver's ed to summer movies, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s.…

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Bitches, Broads and Bears. Oh My! with Keith Walters 51:24

12M ago51:24

51:24

This episode is brought to you by the letter B or, rather, the B-word. Keith Walters joins us again for a full on “bitch session” on the word “bitch.” What are the implications of calling someone or being called a bitch? Is it ever appropriate to call someone that in the workplace? How should you react when that kind of language is causally thrown …

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Beauty, Bullying & Business with Golf Pro Paige Spiranac (Classic Episode) 1:00:25

12M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Do you ever feel like an outsider, like you don’t belong? Ever been bullied? This week’s guest is Paige Spiranac. Despite becoming a famous golf pro, rising media personality and anti-bullying advocate, she has felt the pain that comes with feeling different her entire life. In this episode, she teaches us how she recently learned to step back and …

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1983: Space Tampons, Fuzzy Boots, and Very Special Episodes 1:19:58

12M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1983. From He-Man to Fraggle Rock, from Return of the Jedi to Risky Business, From Sally Ride to Spelling Bees, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Th…

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Taboo Topics: It's That Time of The Month (classic episode) 41:43

1y ago41:43

41:43

The Cycle. Aunt Flo. Time of the Month. Code Red. All of these are cute nicknames for a reality that is wrapped in shame, cultural stigmas and headaches for women everywhere. Of course, we’re talking about your period. It’s the first installment in a series of discussions on taboo topics. Gina, Rachel and Keith try to answer some of the question ma…

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Purpose Driven Business & Misplaced Entrepreneurism with Michelle Cirocco (Classic Episode) 58:51

1y ago58:51

58:51

When someone goes to prison, it doesn’t mean they are at the end of their options…it can be a new beginning. That’s the message our guest Michelle Cirocco and her company Televerde are trying to spread and the mission they live. Michelle should know, she lived it. About 25 years ago, Michelle Cirocco, made some “misplaced entrepreneurial” choices t…

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