Best Kurt Loder Podcasts (2025)

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S2E8: Is Kermit a Zaddy? Could Kurt Loder be my Dad? Who's old? Not us! 51:44

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley dive into the surprising disconnect between celebrity ages and our mental images of them, sparked by discovering Kurt Loder recently turned 80 years old. • Lesley shares her harrowing experience with a stomach virus that left her with a "puke baby" • Discussion of the new American Pope Leo XIV, his…

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S2E10: School's Out for Summer (We Had Three Months Off and Nobody Died) 51:41

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when summer lasted forever? Megan and Lesley take you back to those glorious days when school let out on Memorial Day and didn't resume until after Labor Day—a true three-month break that today's kids can only dream about. The hosts share their wildly different summer experiences, from Megan's structured d…

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S2E9: GenX - No Retirement, No Supervision, No Ponies 48:57

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when a birthday party meant friends, pizza, and a Mylar balloon that floated in your house for months? When financial advice was more reassuring than "we just don't know"? When the sound of race cars echoed through an entire city on Memorial Day weekend? In this episode, Megan and Lesley dive into the uniq…

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S2E7: Friday Night Was for More than Videos! 52:35

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when Friday nights didn't require checking your phone every five minutes? When plans were made in person at school and then you just showed up somewhere? Megan and Lesley take us back to their teenage weekend rituals in the 1980s and early '90s, and the nostalgia hits like a caffeine rush from those bottom…

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S2E6: We Were Promised Robot Maids and Underwater Cities, But All We Got Was This Lousy Smartphone 1:02:23

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! We reflect on what we thought the future would be like when we were kids, compared to the reality of our current world. • Tribute to Val Kilmer, discussing his iconic roles from Real Genius to Tombstone • Expectations vs reality of technology—where are our flying cars and robot maids? • Childhood predictions about …

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S2E5:Puppies, Periods, and Pac-Man Cereal: An After School Special 56:45

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! What do breakfast cereals, women's health concerns, and government overreach have in common? They're all part of the rich tapestry of Gen X experiences that Megan and Lesley explore in this wide-ranging, authentic conversation. The episode opens with exciting puppy news as Megan introduces her new emotional support…

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S2E4:We are Super Sick of This Shit - Let's Go to Casa Bonita! 1:05:43

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Ever wondered why those kitschy themed restaurants of the 80s and 90s still hold such a special place in our hearts? That yearning for escape isn't just nostalgia—it's a lifeline for the sandwich generation.Between advocating for our own health and caring for everyone else, Gen X women are desperately seeki…

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S2E3: Clash of the Dragon Jellies, Release the Sex Drive 50:07

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Join us as we explore the nostalgia of 80s escapism through films, cartoons and personal stories. We laugh about our memories of past fantasy films, how they helped us survive adolescence and how they can bring us joy and hope now. • Discuss the re-release of 'Purple Rain' March 5th • Share thoughts on the current …

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S2E2: Love in the 80s, Romance Scams & Gamer Girls Gone Mildly Wild 1:15:21

4M ago1:15:21

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! LOVE! What is it good for? Gossip and a billion dollar scam industry. Get Megan and Lesley's GenX take on lots of vital (hyper-specific to our own experience) nonsense including the following: Cursing Groundhog Day (fucking winter) BS and Hot Gos: Gossip about 80s celebrity couples and their influences Whose dead N…

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Season TWO! Episode ONE! "Where's the Bean?" Will you be my GenX Valentine? 1:07:26

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley here, back from a holiday break and feelin' spunky. We have made no improvements or changes to this podcast during our time away. We defied capitalism and rested. So, "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit." It's cold as fuck and our streets look like Hoth but we made it to the studio just…

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Episode 15! Leg Warmers & Lawn Ornaments: A Very Gen X Holiday 1:33:54

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Navigating the complexities of holiday obligations often brings up feelings of nostalgia and frustration. In a heartfelt discussion, Megan and Lesley explore their memories of holiday traditions, share experiences of unwrapping gifts, and highlight the struggle between maintaining cherished customs and the need for…

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Episode 0: Water 0, Cat 1 56:01

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Get to know Megan and Lesley as they find themselves suddenly making a podcast *GASP*. In this episode Megan and Lesley learn about levels and volume consistency. Megan and Lesley get upstaged by a cat. Megan and Lesley ramble on about high school and try to figure out what in the hell they are actually doing and i…

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Episode 14: Where Did You Put The D? 1:01:26

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley talk about holiday movies past and present. Support the show Get your hands on our MERCH!!! DONATION SCHEDULE! We donate $1 per item sold with a minimum of $200 to each organization! Jan-Feb 2025 - Center for Reproductive Rights March-April - Planned Parenthood May-June 2025 - Indy Pride July-Augus…

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Episode 13: Pass Me The Micro Magic 1:13:03

7M ago1:13:03

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! It's almost Thanksgiving in the U.S. and this episode is all about food! (Please don't forget BOTH of these women have ADHD.) Listen to Lesley and Megan while they 'talk shit about shit'. (This episode starts around 13:30.) They deep dive into the "Foods of the Past" like T.V. Dinners, Micro Magic, Chef Boyardee an…

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Episode 12: It's the Most Wonderful Time...on T.V. 54:26

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley wander down yet ANOTHER long sealed tunnel in their minds to dust off the holiday specials of the 70s and 80s (which were from the 50s?) and an little 90s nostalgia thrown in. Learn about the talent that crosses over generations and genres. We are back at it with a full-length episode including: "B…

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Episode 11: The Price is Wrong Due to Inflation 1:10:34

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! OOPS! We are a day late due to all the things we talk about at the beginning of the pod. The Irvington (IN) Halloween Festival kicked Lesley and Producer Tim's butt this year. Thanks for your patience and and grace while we get back on track. In THIS episode Lesley and Megan talk about GAMESHOWS from the 70s and 80…

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Episode 10: The Mall, an ADHD Fever Dream 1:19:30

8M ago1:19:30

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In THIS episode Megan and Lesley love bomb one another to make you a little uncomfortable and to bring some joy into the world. They also create the most akward segway into the begining of an episode ever. Was it "urban or rural (or the boonies)", Megan? We don't know? Does it matter? Actually, yes, yes it does. Do…

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Episode 9: I'm not your Father, I'm your GenX Princess 1:07:04

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In this episode Megan and Lesley go on a long ADHD laden journey discussing the personal and cultural significnace of Star Wars (1977) following the death of James Earl Jones on Sept. 9, 2024. They also play with their lightsabers. And Lesley makes her Force Face. Be sure to keep Megan away from the droids. Oh yeah…

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Five Minutes of Fame: What WAS Hands Across America Anyway? 1:15:01

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley yammer on about a lot of nonsense in the beginning then finally get on track reading and listening to all of YOUR Five Mintes of Fame stories! This episode is dedicated to the members of GenX Women are Sick of This Shit! Your stories inspire us and make us laugh! We hope you love hearing your stori…

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Wet Hot Summer Soaps: An After School Special 39:41

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Join us for a summer fun lovin' GenX Women are Sick of This Shit After School Special Number 2 all about the soap operas of our youth! From General Hospital to Dallas to the soap fantasy Passions which we never watched but have a lot to say about - wander down this little squiggly path of brain bubblegum. Listen to…

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Desperately Seeking Ron Popeil: An After School Special 47:39

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In this "After School Special" Megan takes Lesley on a tour of infomercials from the 80s and beyond. What treasures will they find? What can you still get online? What happens when you call an old 1-800 number? Find out in this summer break brain bubble gum of nostalgia! PLEASE hang in there till minute 35!!! OMG! …

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Episode 5: Life, Death & Disney 1:07:41

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In this episode Megan and Lesley gossip about Stranger Things, Lesley's fave D&D candle company and the magic of Disney. Learn a litte bit more about the personal lives of your hosts and the experiences that shaped them. Say hello to our FIRST show sponsor! We LOVE the women at The Rose Craft! "The Rose Craft is a …

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Episode 4: Fuck No, I Want a Seat! 44:57

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! With the Summer concert season in full swing, Megan and Lesley talk about music, fave bands, summer 2024 tours and how to enjoy (and afford) live music as a mid-century human! Hear some fun 5 Minutes of Fame about smelling (yes, smelling) a famous musician, seeing a musical temper tantrum live on stage and our FIRS…

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Episode 3: Hot Flash Summer 1:00:26

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In this episode Megan and Lesley talk about how freaking hot they are in the way that only mid-century old women can. Hear reflections on the death of Donald Sutherland, Menopause and the "Take a Fan" suggestion and memorable live-action superhero's from the 70s and 80s. This episode was recorded on June 22, 2024 a…

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Episode 2: Lost Film Found (a Cinderella Story) 30:23

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley hear the tale of a roll of film found at a Cinderella concert with images of a mystery woman who had met the band. Support the show Get your hands on our MERCH!!! DONATION SCHEDULE! We donate $1 per item sold with a minimum of $200 to each organization! Jan-Feb 2025 - Center for Reproductive Rights…

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Episode 1: Put Your Teeth Back In Grandma 32:25

1y ago32:25

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In this installment, Megan and Lesley discuss the untimely passing of a musician of influence, birth of the 24 hour news, and the generational styles of flipping the bird. Support the show Get your hands on our MERCH!!! DONATION SCHEDULE! We donate $1 per item sold with a minimum of $200 to each organization! Jan-F…

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Ep. 15: The Last Final Finale 37:00

8y ago37:00

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Alec welcomes self-proclaimed superstar guests Austin Lee, Angry Geek and Phil's Phun Phlicks to the final episode of Pause 'n Play. On tap: - Warm, heartfelt introductions - A look at the future of the West Coast Gangsta Rap Extended Universe (WCGREU) - What to expect from Transformers 5's opening weekend (and Wednesday/Thursday numbers) - Impromp…

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Ep. 14: BS Shade 46:00

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Pause 'n Play is back with Alec and returning guests STEVE, Becky and Milhouse. On tap: - Best of the Rest in Peace? - Week 2 Preview - Monster Mehsh - PnP's Three Bronze Rules for playing Fantasy Movie League - Loving movies vs Hating movies - STEVE throws shad - And finally, an awkward endingBy Pause n Play

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Ep. 13: Is It Epic Yet? 31:00

8y ago31:00

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Pause 'n Play is back just in time for Summer! Joining Alec this week: MisterDave, No Plex Zone and Eart. On tap: - Spring Season recap followed by a Summer Season preview... sort of - The future of Fantasy Movie League - New movies Wonder Woman and Captain Underpants as well as a holdover or two - Top Gun 2 & Major League 3? - Tom Cruise vs Charli…

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Ep. 12: Shotzzz Phired 1:01:00

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After a two week hiatus, Pause 'n Play returns with special guests Fill's Fun Flicks, MizzzterDave and SIR Dylan McKay. On tap: - a Best of the Rest discussion - Summer Movie Draft - Rumors of a live-actoin Aladdin gettin' Ritchie wit it - New releases: The Circle, How to be a Latin Lover, Sleight, and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion - Future FML headl…

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Ep. 11: Clown Peeps from THE FUTURE 40:00

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This week on Pause 'n Play, Alec welcomes back Angry Geek, Eart and MisterDavid. On tap: -Talisker Storm single malt Scotch Whisky -Pizza and Peeps -New releases: Smurfs: The Lost Village, Going in Style and A Case for Christ -Phil's Phun Headlines -Uber ratings but for film critics -Batgirl meets Joss Whedon -Sorkin walks and talks comics -Peele's…

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Ep. 10: To be fair... 56:00

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This week Alec sits down with Becky, Milhouse and Garbera Redemption for a "fair"-minded, nonsensical, tangent-riddled episode of Pause 'n Play. On tap: -Justice League trailer talk -New releases - Ghost in the Shell, Boss Baby and The Zookeeper's Wife -Ratner's Rotten Rant -Sandler's Streaming Service -Justice League, again -Dumbo v Mariah Carey -…

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Ep. 9: Shirtless Whisper 51:00

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This week on the Pause 'n Play podcast Alec welcomes back No Plex Zone, Austin Lee and 20th Century Flops! On tap: - Shirts or skins or puppets - TV recommendations, country music awards and daily splits - New theater releases: CHiPS, Life, Power Rangers - A new-ish Matrix? - Gyllenhaal of Lame - And, Fantasy Movie League Theater 3000!…

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Ep. 8: From the Files of Police Squad! 35:00

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This week on Pause 'n Play Alec welcomes back MisterDave and Eart. On tap: - FML My Life - Avatar... delayed... again - Cinematic Storm Beauty & the Beast and what that means for your weekend - Post-credits scenes: good, bad or indifferent - March Madness... sort oBy Pause n Play

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Ep. 7: A Bad Podcast Unless It's Good 49:00

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This week on Pause 'n Play, FML Insider Alec Blome welcomes back Becky (Insider), Phil's Phun Phlicks (Insider) and Angry Geek (not an Insider). What you'll find inside: - Another FML My Life segment - Fantasy Movie League advice (good and bad) for newcomers - Revisiting the R-rating debate - Kong, Tron and Godzilla, mon - Angry Geek adds a little …

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Ep. 6: The Champ is Here 41:00

8+ y ago41:00

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This week on Pause 'n Play Alec is joined by No Plex Zone, Liam and newly crowned FML Champ, AaroCO! What's Inside: - AaroCO delivers an Oscars worthy acceptance speech while No Plex quickly realizes he'll never be as good as the champ - Stories of how Fantasy Movie League has affected our lives are shared in the new FML My Life segment - We remini…

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PnP CATastrophe 5 45:00

8+ y ago45:00

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This week on Pause 'n Play Alec is joined by Austin Buyers Club, Hogsmead 9 3/4 and STEVE. Topics discussed: -Thoughts on this week's new flicks: Get Out, Rock Dog and Collide -Final Oscar predictions and what that means for the Fantasy Awards League -Movie news (Batman, Jedi, Lion King) -Paula Abdul and a cat attack -Plus, an unannounced tour of S…

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Ep. 4: Fantasy Awards League Edition 48:00

8+ y ago48:00

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This week on the Pause 'n Play podcast, Alec and his guests (20th Century Flops, Milhouse and Mister(dapper)Dave) breakdown FML's new Oscars game! BUSINESS IN THE FRONT 0:00 - 4:54 Intro 4:54 - 11:14 Recruit Your Friends / Top 5 Reasons to Play Fantasy Awards League (FAL) AND FML 11:14 - 17:17 #AlwaysLaLa or #NeverLaLa ? 17:17 - 24:48 Fantasy Award…

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Ep. 3: The David Wears Undies 36:00

8+ y ago36:00

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This week on Pause 'n Play, Alec and his special guests (MisterDave, Smell of Napalm and Garbera Redemption) dedicate most of the podcast to this weekend's new arrivals: John Wick: Chapter 2, The Lego Batman Movie and 50 Shades Darker... and of course, The Devil Wears Prada. Listen now and reach 100% achievement!…

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Pause 'n Play: Ep. 2 - Snark Tale 41:00

8+ y ago41:00

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This week on Pause 'n Play (w/guests Mara's Midnight Movie Madness, Phil's Phun Phlicks and Eart): - Is De Niro past his prime? - Why do *we* care about the Oscars? - Why do *you* care if someone hates your favorite movie? - Just what exactly is up with Maryland? - Rather than discuss the works of Terrane Malick, we talk Fantasy Movie League cologn…

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Pause 'n Play: Ep. 1 39:00

8+ y ago39:00

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Prolific Fantasy Movie League players, Angry Geek, Bill Kitten's Cineplex and No Plex Zone sit down with host Alec Blome for an entertaining chat about the week in movies and movie news. On today's episode: - The FMLers are forced to say something nice about one another - Mixed feelings about M. Night Shyamalan - Star Trek fan-film lawsuits and wha…