
Revisit the crime and culture of NYC in the '80s with BFF Gen-Xers Jessica and Meg.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 172 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

Meg and Jessica school each other on Page Six greatness including snippets about the Sutton Place Christmas tree wars, Saul Steinberg's epic 50th birthday bash, Leona Helmsley's bizarre exercise habits, and the most macabre field trip New York had to... more
Meg tells the tale of mob lawyer Barry Slotnik who found himself on the wrong side of a baseball bat. Jessica discovers how the Hell’s Kitchen Westies funneled millions out of the U.S.S. Intrepid Museum.
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Meg and Jessica school each other on Michael Kors, the origin of The Big Apple, pigeon pee, John Lennon’s alien sighting, prison ferries, the Harlem tiger, the rules of dodge ball, and West Side Cowboys.
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Meg dives into The Killing Fields of East New York by Stacy Horn and uncovers the roots of the downfall of a Brooklyn neighborhood. Jessica tells of the time the moral majority and radical feminists got in bed together to legislate against porn.
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This podcast is so fantastic! The chemistry between Jessica and Meg is just perfect. I adore their banter, and of course, all things in New York City. I am not a New Yorker, I’ve never been to New York and honestly I’m not really sure I would like, but I love this podcast!
I love this podcast. I love the relationship between the friends. The silliness of long time friendship and the easel way they bicker but agree. I’m not from New York but my wife is So it’s a lovely way to visit New York in the 80’s. Thank you. I’m working my way through the episodes and I hope you get the awards you deserve for this podcast. It’s lovely and feels like I’m listening in on your conversations in a good way.
Love this Podcast. Can’t stop listening!
The chemistry between Meg and Jessica is warm and genuine and the stories are compelling. Love this show!
Having grown up in the 70s-80s, each episode of this podcast brings flashes of long-forgotten memories…small details like the giant plastic rainbow comb in the back pocket of off-brand designer jeans that had great meaning then, and produce a shimmer of authenticity when dropped into conversation now by Meg and Jessica. Meg is slowly converting me to a true crime fan and I love the field trips and interviews.
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This podcast takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the vibrant and tumultuous era of 1980s New York City, focusing on its unique crime and cultural dynamics. Co-hosts Jessica and Meg share personal anecdotes, explore infamous events, and delve into significant personalities from the era, creating an engaging blend of humor and historical insight. With episodes that feature reflections on the city's diverse cultural tapestry—from organized crime and celebrity stories to whimsical social happenings—the podcast offers a unique perspective that resonates with both those who lived through the decade and younger audiences curious about its legacy. The hosts' chemistry, warmth, and genuine friendship enrich the storytelling experience, ma... more
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