Episodes

  • #14 DRIVE-IN SECRETS AND A GIRL'S REPUTATION
    Aug 25 2025

    A chaotic teenage night of romance, confusion, suspicion and passion at the Norwalk Drive-In finally ends but many uneasy questions continue.

    Cynthia and Katey’s new friendship is tested and dropping Katey off at her house the next day reopens another Pandora’s box.

    Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

    Produced by Ryann Robinson

    Ending Music: "Lion's Roar" by Yeti Music @ Uppbeat.io

    Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io

    Partial photograph is from a fashion shoot by Anthony Barboza for American Girl, October, 1971, p. 24-26

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    49 mins
  • Why Do People Have to Be So Mean? — Class of ’74 Ep. 15
    Aug 24 2025

    Cynthia leaves the bullies behind to watch tennis at Evan's house, meets gay Dr. Reynolds, is thrown together with members of the Morristown Historical Society and has a deeply emotional exchange with Mrs. Whittaker.

    The episode shifts to a very unsettling ride after Cynthia's talked into hitchhiking. Phil O'Brian no longer has to feel alone. And Evan's whole life is left on a cliffhanger.

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    40 mins
  • Memoranda from Laura
    Jul 17 2025

    To finish building the machine of the podcast (so episodes can be reliably delivered for years to come) "The Class of '74" is on a brief hiatus. New episodes resume Friday, August 15th.

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    5 mins
  • #13 WHAT THE PUPPY SAW: THE DRIVE-IN PART 2
    Jul 13 2025

    Cynthia and Clay’s date at the Norwalk Drive-In hits rocky terrain after Cynthia tries Henry's Magic Pisser Elixer.

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    Written and narrated by Laura Van Wormer

    Produced by Ryann Robinson

    Ending Music: “Hero’s Time” by Paulo Kalazzi @Uppbeat.oi

    Bumper Music: “Bring the Energy” by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

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    59 mins
  • #12 SOMETHING ABOUT HER: THE DRIVE-IN PART 1
    Jun 30 2025

    Cynthia and her friends borrow the Schyler's Country Squire wagon for a memorable night at the Norwalk Drive-In.

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    Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

    Produced by Ryann Robinson

    Ending Music: “Circle of Ghosts” by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.oi

    Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

    1970 Paramount publicity still of Barbra Streisand is from "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever"

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    48 mins
  • #11 IS EVERYTHING OKAY?
    Jun 22 2025

    Cynthia plays air traffic controller as the Schylers' house reels from mood altering substances, confessions and would-be lovers.

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    Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

    Produced by Ryann Robinson

    Cover Art by chatgpt.com

    Ending Music: “Homestretch” by Aaron Paul Low @ Uppbeat.oi

    Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

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    48 mins
  • #10 FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT
    Jun 16 2025

    Secrets unravel on Glen River Road after the Watsons' marriage blows up. The Schylers try to protect Mimi and Cynthia ends up being the most responsible adult.

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    Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

    Produced by Ryann Robinson

    Ending Music: "Circle of Ghosts" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.oi

    Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

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    48 mins
  • #9 KEEPER OF SECRETS
    Jun 7 2025

    Cynthia is deeply shaken when she learns the scandalous past of a middleaged couple she enormously admired and feels isolated by her vow to keep their secrets.

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    Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

    Produced by Ryann Robinson

    ending music "Satanic Panic" by Weary Pines @ #Uppbeat.io

    front & back bumper music "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ #Uppbeat.io

    Episode Illustration is a 1956 photograph by Vivian Maier

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    42 mins