Chat & Bother

Jan 12 · 16m

In this episode of Chat and Bother, Don and Eva talk about the realization that a lot of the music they grew up loving does not age well when you actually listen to the lyrics as an adult. It is mind-blowing how popular music from the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s often normalized behavior that now feels creepy. Watch this episode with bonus video How did themes like objectification, stalking, cheating, property destruction, and blurred lines around age and consent get treated as catchy, humorous, or romantic?  🎵 Songs and Artists Discussed "You Remind Me of Something" – R. Kelly "Private Eyes" – Daryl Hall & John Oates "Do Me!" – Bell Biv DeVoe "Bust Your Windows" – Jazmine Sullivan "O.P.P." – Naughty by Nature "It Wasn't Me" – Shaggy Confessions – Usher "Super Freak" - Rick James Don and Eva also reflect on how parenthood, particularly having a daughter, has reshaped how they hear the music of their youth. They also discuss West Coast rap from artists like Too Short, Eazy-E, and The Dogg Pound, noting how difficult it is to find songs from that era that feel appropriate for children today. Get GIFs from this episode Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother Facebook Page - @chatandbother YouTube - @chatandbother Twitter - @chatandbother TikTok - @chatandbother Threads - @chatandbother Email List - http://eepurl.com/igYlfv Podcasting Help: Learn about how we make the Chat & Bother podcast and get podcasting tips  

Jan 10 · 1h 1m

It's a SUPER EPISODE! Missed an episode or just discovering Chat and Bother? This Super Episode brings together Season 3, Episodes 1–4 in one binge-worthy hour, all centered on the biggest scandals and drama of the 1980s and 1990s. Press play, get caught up fast, and relive the headlines, chaos, and cultural moments that defined two unforgettable decades. Watch this episode WITH BONUS CONTENT on YouTube 00:00 - Welcome to episodes 1-4 02:27 - Tylenol murders (1982) 05:20 - Challenger explosion (1986) 13:36 - Jimmy Swaggart scandal (late 1980s) 18:28 - Milli Vanilli lip-sync scandal (late 1980s/early 1990s) 24:01 - Exxon Valdez oil spill (1989) 27:08 - Lorena Bobbitt (1993) 33:32 - Tanya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan (1994) 36:07 - Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas (1991) 39:08 - Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton (1998) 46:12 - Menendez brothers (early 1990s) 47:47 - O. J. Simpson low-speed chase and verdict (1994/1995) 54:57 - Princess Diana's death (1997) Links to the individual episodes S1E1 - What Were the Most Memorable Scandals and News from the 80s? S1E2 - How Much Do You Remember About Milli Vanilli? S1E3 - WHY?! WHY?! Do You Remember These 90s News Stories That Changed Our Lives? S1E4 - In the 80s and 90s we only talked about one scandal at a time. Get GIFs from this episode Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother Facebook Page - @chatandbother YouTube - @chatandbother Twitter - @chatandbother TikTok - @chatandbother Threads - @chatandbother Email List - http://eepurl.com/igYlfv Podcasting Help: Learn about how we make the Chat & Bother podcast and get podcasting tips  

Jan 5 · 16m

We wanted everything we saw in food commercials in the 1980s. In this episode of Chat and Bother, we're talking about the foods we begged for, tolerated, or absolutely hated—and the aggressive marketing that convinced us we needed them. From fake butter spreads to questionable "health foods," we break down which products actually lived up to the hype and which ones were straight-up lies sold to our parents during Saturday morning cartoons. This episode pulls no punches as we roast: Carob, the so-called "healthy chocolate" that tasted like brown candle wax Black licorice, a candy nobody asked for that somehow still exists Whoppers, which may or may not have been chocolate-covered packing foam Steak-umms, the after-school DIY cheesesteak staple (ketchup-only households, stand up) Sizzlean, the "lean bacon" that disappeared amid claims it was anything but lean Pepperidge Farm broccoli & cheese pastries, the breakfast reward worth waking up early for Slim Fast, the mysterious shake marketed harder than it ever delivered Jell-O Pudding Pops, the frozen treat siblings fought over in the freezer If you grew up in the 80s, this episode will unlock memories you forgot you had—along with a few foods you're glad no longer exist. Get GIFs from this episode Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother Facebook Page - @chatandbother YouTube - @chatandbother Twitter - @chatandbother TikTok - @chatandbother Threads - @chatandbother Email List - http://eepurl.com/igYlfv Podcasting Help: Learn about how we make the Chat & Bother podcast and get podcasting tips  

Dec 29 · 17m

Remember when the news only came on at 6 and 11—and one scandal could completely dominate the country for months? In this episode, we take a deep (and sometimes hilarious) dive into the most unforgettable scandals of the 1980s and 1990s, back when tabloids ruled, celebrity justice looked very different, and America watched history unfold in real time. We talk about how news spread before 24-hour cable, social media, and citizen journalism—and why scandals from that era hit harder and stayed with us longer. In this episode: - Why the 80s and 90s were a TIME for nonstop scandals - The Menendez Brothers case and the shocking motive behind it - The O.J. Simpson trial, the white Bronco chase, and "If it doesn't fit…" - LAPD corruption, Mark Fuhrman, and why the verdict felt bigger than the case - How Robert Kardashian connects this trial to pop culture history - Celebrities, power, and how fame lets people "get away with it"… sometimes literally - Why consequences for figures like R. Kelly and Diddy only came after video evidence and documentaries - How modern media makes an "unbiased jury" almost impossible - The global shock of Princess Diana's death and the rise of paparazzi culture - When tabloids like the National Enquirer and Globe controlled celebrity narratives - A completely unnecessary—but passionate—debate about Delaware, chicken, chemicals, corporations, and questionable scents This episode is equal parts nostalgia, cultural commentary, and side-eye, with the kind of conversations only people who lived through it can have. Get GIFs from this episode Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother Facebook Page - @chatandbother YouTube - @chatandbother Twitter - @chatandbother TikTok - @chatandbother Threads - @chatandbother Email List - http://eepurl.com/igYlfv Podcasting Help: Learn about how we make the Chat & Bother podcast and get podcasting tips  

Dec 22 · 15m

If you were alive in the 90s, you felt these moments — even if you didn't fully understand them at the time. In this episode of Chat and Bother, we revisit three explosive news stories that stopped classrooms, dominated dinner-table conversations, and reshaped how a generation consumed the news. We break down the Clinton impeachment hearings surrounding Monica Lewinsky, revisit the Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill confirmation hearings that forced uncomfortable conversations into American homes, and relive the shocking Tonya Harding–Nancy Kerrigan incident that turned figure skating into headline news. Why did these stories hit so hard? Why were we watching them in real time as kids and teens? And why do they still spark debate decades later? From media frenzy to lasting cultural impact, we unpack how these moments helped define the 90s — and us. Press play, relive the chaos, and ask yourself the same question we still do: WHYYYYYY?! WHYYYYYY?! Get GIFs from this episode Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother Facebook Page - @chatandbother YouTube - @chatandbother Twitter - @chatandbother TikTok - @chatandbother Threads - @chatandbother Email List - http://eepurl.com/igYlfv Podcasting Help: Learn about how we make the Chat & Bother podcast and get podcasting tips