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Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition

Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition

By: Jessica Jones and Meg MacCary
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 Revisit the crime and culture of NYC in the '80s with BFF Gen-Xers Jessica and Meg.© 2023 Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition Social Sciences True Crime World
Episodes
  • The Plain Dealer + Adventures in Reading

    The Plain Dealer + Adventures in Reading
    Jul 15 2025

    Meg watches Harvey Pekar and David Letterman’s unlikely bromance blossom and bust. Jessica takes us on a journey with the creation of the wildly popular Choose Your Own Adventure books.

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    52 mins
  • We See You + Bring It Down!

    We See You + Bring It Down!
    Jul 8 2025

    Meg presents one of Mindhunter John Douglas’ first profiling case studies: the murder of Francine Elveson. Jessica reports on the shockingly dramatic opening night of Gower Champion’s 42nd Street on Broadway.

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    50 mins
  • Wicked WASPS + Jam on Wry

    Wicked WASPS + Jam on Wry
    Jul 1 2025

    Meg tells the sordid tale of Iris Sawyer’s downfall at the hands of Tom and Nan Kempner - the original social X-Ray. Jessica investigates the protest group Gypsies Against Stereotypical Propaganda and their unexpected motivations.

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    54 mins
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These two never let you down if you're looking for fun, nostalgia, and facts. Their topics are always interesting and test your memory. The magic of Meg and Jessica together makes this podcast work so well.

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Always entertaining, informative, and best banter!

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