Join Jaime and Theresa for a fun conversation about the influence of 80’s pop culture, badass female rock stars, gender, and rebellion in their lives. Get an inside look at the power of music for Theresa who grew up in a punk rock space and another outlook from Jaime regarding the power of punk rock in a suburban setting for a teenager trying to break free. In this episode, we hear some first-hand experiences from the hosts about the evolution of their interests in gender and culture through the lens of 80’s bands and their legacy. This electrified discussion covers the power of music to subvert gender norms, allow youngsters to rebel, and find safety in alternative spaces.
Be sure to check out our episode playlist for a dip into the music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Ggks1gE4XVqYWh6GTuk2h?si=I7Q-ogt7TTyEZTpk9JaiUg
Some episode corrections: The first band Theresa saw was Air Supply. And an important clarification about the Atlanta band Smoke--Smoke is the name of the band. Lead singer was Benjamin and Benjamin Smoke is the name of a 2000 documentary about the band by Jem Cohen and Peter Sillen.