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Playboy
Magazines
Sarah Michelle Gellar
The Girls Next Door
Print Media
Celebrity Culture
Pop Culture
Holly Madison
Bridget Marquardt
Kendra Wilkinson
Nostalgia
Cosmogirl
Media Representation
Britney Spears
September 2006 Playboy Issue
Sassy Magazine
Teen Magazines
Lindsay Lohan
Madonna
Boy Bands

"What's Your Issue?" is a pop culture podcast hosted by Troy McEady and Dara Laine Sussman. Each week they'll take a nostalgic deep dive into the past, dissecting magazine issues from various decades and genres.

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This week, we discuss an issue of OK magazine from this time 10 years ago.

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Anna Camp
Actress and singer, currently starring in Peacock's Hysteria
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Episode: People Magazine, September 16th, 1985 with Special Guest Anna Camp!
Michael Johnson
Co-creator of Dirty Pop documentary series and former boy band member
Netflix
Episode: Popstar! Magazine, April 2002 with Dirty Pop's Michael Johnson

Hosts

Troy McEady
Co-host of the podcast, known for his engaging commentary and nostalgic insights drawn from his personal experiences with magazines and pop culture.
Dara Laine Sussman
Co-host of the podcast, celebrated for her witty and insightful perspectives on pop culture history and the analysis of magazine content through a nostalgic lens.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 580 ratings
  • Letter to the Editor

    Dear Tory and Dara

    First of all the pod is amazing and I lol at every episode Second I have a list of things to discussing : 1. When I bought playboys at the half priced books the old lady looked at me like I was disgusting 2. I need you to discuss Willa ford more I feel like the only person who knows who she is maybe the playboy issue she posed for starring Jessica alba as the cover girl that she sued over 3. As a Britney fan and magazine collector yall NEED to pick up the YM issue it’s so int... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anttheanthony
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing

    To say I love this podcast is an understatement. It’s literally like a fever dream. Thank you, Dara and Troy!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YgzCLE
    United States2 months ago
  • Just found you!!!!!

    I love this pod!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaxon jojo
    Canada2 months ago
  • Love

    Every time Troy makes a Spice World reference, an angel gets its wings. Interesting, funny, nostalgic pop culture. A millennial dream!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carlyq123
    United States2 months ago
  • my literal dream podcast

    dear troy and dara,

    just found the pod as someone who said for years my dream job was to be a magazine editor and begrudingly had to pivot when i realized the state of print, i am a stan. i even bought my own 2014 seventeen magazine w charli on the cover. i have been such a fan of your other projects and to regularly get to hear u guys be on the exact same wavelength is amazing. also troy one time i met u at skye ferreira when we bonded over being so unsurprised she was so late but wasnt 100% ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krrrisssyyy22
    United States2 months ago

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Many enjoy the blend of personal anecdotes and cultural commentary that bring the past to life in a meaningful way.
The content resonates particularly well with listeners who have a keen interest in the evolution of media and its societal impact.
Some listeners express a desire for broader coverage of different magazines and eras beyond the primary focus areas.
Listeners appreciate the nostalgic approach and engaging banter of the hosts, finding the discussions both hilarious and relatable.

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CosmoGirl! from April 2004 with Cover Girl Sarah Michelle Gellar
Q: What's your issue?
Dara discusses the April 2004 issue of CosmoGirl featuring Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Popstar! Magazine, April 2002 with Dirty Pop's Michael Johnson
Q: Can you tell us what a press day is like when you're doing a teen magazine? What is that experience?
Typically, it involves a full day of photo shoots and answering questions that often seem geared toward young children.

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This podcast offers a fun and nostalgic exploration of popular culture through the lens of magazine issues from various decades. The hosts engage listeners with lively discussions centered around notable topics like celebrity gossip, fashion trends, and societal norms as reflected in magazines. By combining humor, personal anecdotes, and cultural commentary, the content creates a warm atmosphere that resonates with those who have a fondness for vintage media and a critical perspective on its influence on contemporary culture. Unique to this podcast is its focus on the experience of growing up with print media, making it a delightful listen for anyone interested in the evolution of pop culture and its representation in print.

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