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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
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  • Watch Party: Splash

    Watch Party: Splash
    Feb 10 2026

    Meg and Jessica rewatch 1984’s iconic mermaid romp Splash: a fairytale that examines true love and demands a major suspension of disbelief. We recommend! 5 stars.

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    51 mins
  • Paul's Big Adventure

    Paul's Big Adventure
    Feb 3 2026

    Meg tells Jessica about the rise and fall of Pee Wee Herman: the avant-garde art scene, Paul Rubens' uncompromising artistic vision, and the Wild West world of Saturday morning cartoons.

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    33 mins
  • Prettiest Baby + Boy, Interrupted

    Prettiest Baby + Boy, Interrupted
    Jan 27 2026

    Meg looks into the controversy over Garry Gross’ photographs of a nude ten year old Brooke Shields. Jessica has harsh words for the juvenile justice system’s response to the War on Drugs.

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    52 mins
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