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Talks in ClassEp 51: Middle School CringeAs nostalgic as I feel for many time periods in my life, there is one that will always make me feel equal parts nostalgia and cringe: middle school. In this episode I throw it back to 1999, when a little 12 year old Jenna started 7th grade, to reminisce on some of the worst (and best) fashion choices, most embarrassing moments, and all the time my friends and I spent obsessing over our crushes. And of course, I finish the episode by sharing my top 5 cringiest middle school memories.
2024-02-0943 min
Talks in ClassEp 51: Middle School CringeAs nostalgic as I feel for many time periods in my life, there is one that will always make me feel equal parts nostalgia and cringe: middle school. In this episode I throw it back to 1999, when a little 12 year old Jenna started 7th grade, to reminisce on some of the worst (and best) fashion choices, most embarrassing moments, and all the time my friends and I spent obsessing over our crushes. And of course, I finish the episode by sharing my top 5 cringiest middle school memories.
2024-02-0943 minTalks in ClassEp 50: Wellness, Girl Bossing & Athleisure in the 2010sThis week we're visiting the 2010s once again, this time to discuss the social (and social media) phenomenon of boutique fitness and luxury athleisure wear that took so many young women by storm - Jenna included. She talks about "wellness" trends, the "girl boss" mentality of the time, and how aspirational social media and a desire for community fueled an obsession with status-symbol workout classes, accessories, and athleisure clothing.
2024-02-0238 minTalks in ClassEp 50: Wellness, Girl Bossing & Athleisure in the 2010sThis week we're visiting the 2010s once again, this time to discuss the social (and social media) phenomenon of boutique fitness and luxury athleisure wear that took so many young women by storm - Jenna included. She talks about "wellness" trends, the "girl boss" mentality of the time, and how aspirational social media and a desire for community fueled an obsession with status-symbol workout classes, accessories, and athleisure clothing.
2024-02-0238 minTalks in ClassEp 49: Brunch Culture in the 2010sFor 20-something millennials in the early to mid-2010s, Brunch was a lifestyle. In this week's episode, Jenna reminisces on the brunch craze, the social and economic factors that made it so appealing to millennials at the time, the reach it had in pop culture, and reflects on the evolution of the brunch *aesthetic* throughout the decade. She also shares some of her favorite memories (and outfits) from the bottomless brunch heyday.
2024-01-2638 minTalks in ClassEp 49: Brunch Culture in the 2010sFor 20-something millennials in the early to mid-2010s, Brunch was a lifestyle. In this week's episode, Jenna reminisces on the brunch craze, the social and economic factors that made it so appealing to millennials at the time, the reach it had in pop culture, and reflects on the evolution of the brunch *aesthetic* throughout the decade. She also shares some of her favorite memories (and outfits) from the bottomless brunch heyday.
2024-01-2638 minTalks in ClassEp 48: Where Did That Come From? Universal Millennial ExperiencesThis week, Jenna shares some background (and possible origins) of a few seemingly random, but very universal, millennial experiences ranging from drawing the "S thing" to using the same Y2K school agendas to watching Channel 1 News in high school homeroom.
2024-01-1942 minTalks in ClassEp 48: Where Did That Come From? Universal Millennial ExperiencesThis week, Jenna shares some background (and possible origins) of a few seemingly random, but very universal, millennial experiences ranging from drawing the "S thing" to using the same Y2K school agendas to watching Channel 1 News in high school homeroom.
2024-01-1942 minTalks in ClassEp 47: Concerts in the Pre-Smart Phone AgeWith so many IRl experiences moving to digital formats now, concerts are one of the few events that still generally rely on an in person audience - but that doesn't mean that the concert-going experience hasn't changed. In this episode, Jenna talks about how the process of securing concert tickets before online shopping was widespread, some of her favorite concert experiences, and counts down the top 5 concerts she wishes she attended back in the day.
2024-01-1238 minTalks in ClassEp 47: Concerts in the Pre-Smart Phone AgeWith so many IRl experiences moving to digital formats now, concerts are one of the few events that still generally rely on an in person audience - but that doesn't mean that the concert-going experience hasn't changed. In this episode, Jenna talks about how the process of securing concert tickets before online shopping was widespread, some of her favorite concert experiences, and counts down the top 5 concerts she wishes she attended back in the day.
2024-01-1238 minTalks in ClassEp 46: The Y2K ScareHappy New Year! We're going back to the most notorious new year of millennials' lives (so far, at least) to relive the excitement of the new millennium and the anxiety about the "Y2K bug". Jenna talks about her memories of conversations about the potential consequences of the Y2K computer problem, what it was, and how it was eventually fixed before the clocks struck midnight on 12/31/99. She also reminisces on how she spent that memorable NYE and some of her favorite Y2K pop culture moments.
2024-01-0539 minTalks in ClassEp 46: The Y2K ScareHappy New Year! We're going back to the most notorious new year of millennials' lives (so far, at least) to relive the excitement of the new millennium and the anxiety about the "Y2K bug". Jenna talks about her memories of conversations about the potential consequences of the Y2K computer problem, what it was, and how it was eventually fixed before the clocks struck midnight on 12/31/99. She also reminisces on how she spent that memorable NYE and some of her favorite Y2K pop culture moments.
2024-01-0539 minTalks in ClassEp 45: The Scent of the 2000sThey say smell is the sense with the strongest ties to memory, so it's no surprise that the iconic scents of our favorite 2000s perfumes and beauty products unlock can feel like they're transporting us through time. In this episode, Jenna talks about some of her favorite Y2K and 2000s perfumes and the vivid memories they unlock.
2023-12-2238 minTalks in ClassEp 45: The Scent of the 2000sThey say smell is the sense with the strongest ties to memory, so it's no surprise that the iconic scents of our favorite 2000s perfumes and beauty products unlock can feel like they're transporting us through time. In this episode, Jenna talks about some of her favorite Y2K and 2000s perfumes and the vivid memories they unlock.
2023-12-2238 minTalks in ClassEp 44: Movie SoundtracksMedia and pop culture has changed so much over the past decade or two, so this week we're taking it back to the '90s and early 2000s to talk about movies, music, and the perfect combination of the two, movie soundtracks. Jenna talks about three different types of movie soundtracks she remembers, some of the most iconic soundtracks of the '90s, and counts down her top 5 most memorable soundtrack songs.
2023-12-1540 minTalks in ClassEp 44: Movie SoundtracksMedia and pop culture has changed so much over the past decade or two, so this week we're taking it back to the '90s and early 2000s to talk about movies, music, and the perfect combination of the two, movie soundtracks. Jenna talks about three different types of movie soundtracks she remembers, some of the most iconic soundtracks of the '90s, and counts down her top 5 most memorable soundtrack songs.
2023-12-1540 minTalks in ClassEp 43: Are You Afraid of the Dark?If you were a '90s kid who watched Nickelodeon, there's a good chance you had nightmares about one show in particular: Are You Afraid of the Dark? In this episode, Jenna talks about her obsession with this kids horror show from the early '90s, some of the most iconic celebrity cameos, and counts down her top 10 favorite episodes from the classic show.
2023-12-0836 minTalks in ClassEp 43: Are You Afraid of the Dark?If you were a '90s kid who watched Nickelodeon, there's a good chance you had nightmares about one show in particular: Are You Afraid of the Dark? In this episode, Jenna talks about her obsession with this kids horror show from the early '90s, some of the most iconic celebrity cameos, and counts down her top 10 favorite episodes from the classic show.
2023-12-0836 minTalks in ClassEp 42: College Party Culture in the 2000sThis week we're talking more about college life in the 2000s and exploring the culture of excess drinking and partying among college kids at that time. From college party movies like Van Wilder and Old School to activities like Beer Olympics or Tour de Franzia, partying was built into the college experience. Jenna talks about the various ways she and her friends found to party in college (sneaking vodka into the dorms, basement parties) and counts down the top 5 most common drinks of choice among her friends back in the '00s
2023-12-0136 minTalks in ClassEp 42: College Party Culture in the 2000sThis week we're talking more about college life in the 2000s and exploring the culture of excess drinking and partying among college kids at that time. From college party movies like Van Wilder and Old School to activities like Beer Olympics or Tour de Franzia, partying was built into the college experience. Jenna talks about the various ways she and her friends found to party in college (sneaking vodka into the dorms, basement parties) and counts down the top 5 most common drinks of choice among her friends back in the '00s
2023-12-0136 minTalks in ClassEp 41: Advertising in the Y2K AgeThis week we're talking about iconic advertising from the '90s and Y2K era that became an important part of popular culture in itself. From the Budweiser WASSSUPP commercials that were quoted for years, to GAP Khakis commercials igniting a swing craze nationwide, to scandalous innuendo campaigns from brands like Herbal Essences and Candie's, '90s advertising was definitely memorable. Jenna talks about some of her favorite ads, the impact advertising had on pop culture in the days of a monoculture, and why these ad campaigns worked so well.
2023-11-1740 minTalks in ClassEp 41: Advertising in the Y2K AgeThis week we're talking about iconic advertising from the '90s and Y2K era that became an important part of popular culture in itself. From the Budweiser WASSSUPP commercials that were quoted for years, to GAP Khakis commercials igniting a swing craze nationwide, to scandalous innuendo campaigns from brands like Herbal Essences and Candie's, '90s advertising was definitely memorable. Jenna talks about some of her favorite ads, the impact advertising had on pop culture in the days of a monoculture, and why these ad campaigns worked so well.
2023-11-1740 minTalks in ClassTrue Life: I was a 2000s party girl (part 2)Happy one year anniversary to the podcast! We're celebrating with a story time episode where Jenna shares a few of her favorite stories from her teen years as a party girl in the 2000s, including the time she dropped a table on her foot before a Britney Spears concert and the lengths she went to in order to get into a teen dance club in 2003. She also breaks down the best types of parties she attended back in the early 2000s.
2023-11-1035 minTalks in ClassTrue Life: I was a 2000s party girl (part 2)Happy one year anniversary to the podcast! We're celebrating with a story time episode where Jenna shares a few of her favorite stories from her teen years as a party girl in the 2000s, including the time she dropped a table on her foot before a Britney Spears concert and the lengths she went to in order to get into a teen dance club in 2003. She also breaks down the best types of parties she attended back in the early 2000s.
2023-11-1035 minTalks in ClassEp 39: Hipsters, Girl Bosses & Fast Fashion in the Early 2010sWe're talking about one of Jenna's favorite topics this week: fashion trends. In this episode, Jenna talks about the impact of early social media, the internet, and fast fashion on trends she remembers in the early 2010s, the impact of hipster and business casual fashion trends, gives a rundown of various 2010s hipster subtypes, and counts down her top 5 favorite TV shows for early 2010s fashion inspo.
2023-11-0338 minTalks in ClassEp 39: Hipsters, Girl Bosses & Fast Fashion in the Early 2010sWe're talking about one of Jenna's favorite topics this week: fashion trends. In this episode, Jenna talks about the impact of early social media, the internet, and fast fashion on trends she remembers in the early 2010s, the impact of hipster and business casual fashion trends, gives a rundown of various 2010s hipster subtypes, and counts down her top 5 favorite TV shows for early 2010s fashion inspo.
2023-11-0338 minTalks in ClassEp 38: Halloween MemoriesHappy Halloween! This week we're headed back to the '90s when kids went trick or treating unattended and the hottest costumes were Spice Girls and Power Rangers. In this episode, Jenna reminisces on the Halloween season when she was a kid and lists some of the most '90s Halloween costumes she can think of.
2023-10-2732 minTalks in ClassEp 38: Halloween MemoriesHappy Halloween! This week we're headed back to the '90s when kids went trick or treating unattended and the hottest costumes were Spice Girls and Power Rangers. In this episode, Jenna reminisces on the Halloween season when she was a kid and lists some of the most '90s Halloween costumes she can think of.
2023-10-2732 minTalks in ClassEp 37: Abercrombie & Fitch in the 2000sWe're taking it back to the days of bedazzled mini skirts and graphic tees to talk about one of the most influential (for better or for worse) stores of the 2000s, Abercrombie & Fitch. Jenna talks about the popularity of the store, her first experiences with A&F as a tween in the year 2000, other popular A&F brands, and shares stories from herself and listeners about the experience of working at Abercrombie stores in the 2000s.
2023-10-2046 minTalks in ClassEp 37: Abercrombie & Fitch in the 2000sWe're taking it back to the days of bedazzled mini skirts and graphic tees to talk about one of the most influential (for better or for worse) stores of the 2000s, Abercrombie & Fitch. Jenna talks about the popularity of the store, her first experiences with A&F as a tween in the year 2000, other popular A&F brands, and shares stories from herself and listeners about the experience of working at Abercrombie stores in the 2000s.
2023-10-2046 minTalks in ClassEp 36: A Millennial & Xennial's Favorite Halloween MoviesWe have a special guest for today's episode, Jenna's husband, Joe, a movie-loving elder millennial who grew up with a special appreciation of horror movies. Jenna and Joe team up to count down their top 5 Halloween season movies from their childhoods, ranging from classic monster movies to '80s and '90s horror favorites.
2023-10-1346 minTalks in ClassEp 36: A Millennial & Xennial's Favorite Halloween MoviesWe have a special guest for today's episode, Jenna's husband, Joe, a movie-loving elder millennial who grew up with a special appreciation of horror movies. Jenna and Joe team up to count down their top 5 Halloween season movies from their childhoods, ranging from classic monster movies to '80s and '90s horror favorites.
2023-10-1346 minTalks in ClassEp 35: Foods We Ate & SurvivedJenna takes us back to the '90s and early 2000s to talk about some of the most popular foods and snacks we loved as kids. From sugary drinks to the best after-school snacks to candy disguised as kids' cereals, she reminisces on some of the best, the worst, and the weirdest, and also shares a "what I ate in a day" from the early 2000s.
2023-10-0637 minTalks in ClassEp 35: Foods We Ate & SurvivedJenna takes us back to the '90s and early 2000s to talk about some of the most popular foods and snacks we loved as kids. From sugary drinks to the best after-school snacks to candy disguised as kids' cereals, she reminisces on some of the best, the worst, and the weirdest, and also shares a "what I ate in a day" from the early 2000s.
2023-10-0637 minTalks in ClassEp 34: High School Homecoming in the '00sContinuing on our theme of early-school-year topics, this week Jenna discusses one of the most exciting weeks of the entire school year: Homecoming week. She shares some of her high school's homecoming traditions, some favorite homecoming memories, and of course, reminisces on her favorite HoCo dance looks.
2023-09-2937 minTalks in ClassEp 34: High School Homecoming in the '00sContinuing on our theme of early-school-year topics, this week Jenna discusses one of the most exciting weeks of the entire school year: Homecoming week. She shares some of her high school's homecoming traditions, some favorite homecoming memories, and of course, reminisces on her favorite HoCo dance looks.
2023-09-2937 minTalks in ClassEp 33: Magazines in the Physical Media AgeWe're heading back to the pre-digital age to talk about Jenna's favorite physical medium: magazines. Jenna discusses the importance of magazines as entertainment and a source of information, from fashion trends to beauty tips to relationship advice, in the days before everything was online. She talks about some of her favorite magazines and shares specific issues that stand out in her memory.
2023-09-2234 minTalks in ClassEp 33: Magazines in the Physical Media AgeWe're heading back to the pre-digital age to talk about Jenna's favorite physical medium: magazines. Jenna discusses the importance of magazines as entertainment and a source of information, from fashion trends to beauty tips to relationship advice, in the days before everything was online. She talks about some of her favorite magazines and shares specific issues that stand out in her memory.
2023-09-2234 minTalks in ClassEp 32: School PicturesThis week, Jenna looks back on the excitement (and sometimes horror) of school picture day, from the pressure of picking the perfect outfit, to the struggle of taking a decent picture when the pictures happened to be right after recess, to the excitement of taking her senior pictures in the mid-2000s. She talks about some of her worst school pictures, her best outfits, and counts down the top 5 most popular senior photo poses from 2005.
2023-09-1538 minTalks in ClassEp 32: School PicturesThis week, Jenna looks back on the excitement (and sometimes horror) of school picture day, from the pressure of picking the perfect outfit, to the struggle of taking a decent picture when the pictures happened to be right after recess, to the excitement of taking her senior pictures in the mid-2000s. She talks about some of her worst school pictures, her best outfits, and counts down the top 5 most popular senior photo poses from 2005.
2023-09-1538 minTalks in ClassEp 31: '90s ToysNothing says '90s nostalgia quite like reminiscing on some of the most beloved toys millennials loved during childhood. In this episode, Jenna looks back on some of the most fun, most confusing, most bizarre, and most dangerous toys we had as kids in the '90s.
2023-09-0839 minTalks in ClassEp 31: '90s ToysNothing says '90s nostalgia quite like reminiscing on some of the most beloved toys millennials loved during childhood. In this episode, Jenna looks back on some of the most fun, most confusing, most bizarre, and most dangerous toys we had as kids in the '90s.
2023-09-0839 minTalks in ClassEp 30: Back to School in the '90s & 2000sWelcome back to Talks in Class! In the first episode back after her summer vacation, Jenna talks about the excitement of back to school in the late '90s and early 2000s. From Lisa Frank folders, to back to school shopping trips, to picking out your best outfit for the first day of school, she reminisces on some of her favorite late-summer traditions from her childhood, tweens, and teen years.
2023-09-0140 minTalks in ClassEp 30: Back to School in the '90s & 2000sWelcome back to Talks in Class! In the first episode back after her summer vacation, Jenna talks about the excitement of back to school in the late '90s and early 2000s. From Lisa Frank folders, to back to school shopping trips, to picking out your best outfit for the first day of school, she reminisces on some of her favorite late-summer traditions from her childhood, tweens, and teen years.
2023-09-0140 minTalks in ClassEp 29: Recession Core & Jersey ShoreThis week we look back at pop culture, fashion, and of course, iconic reality TV in the early 2010s. Jenna talks about the changing fashion trends and cultural attitudes in the late 2000s and early 2010s and the impact Jersey Shore had on had on her and her college-age friends when it premiered in late 2009. She reminisces on some of her favorite memories of watching the show and counts down her top 5 favorite Jersey Shore memories.
2023-06-2929 minTalks in ClassEp 29: Recession Core & Jersey ShoreThis week we look back at pop culture, fashion, and of course, iconic reality TV in the early 2010s. Jenna talks about the changing fashion trends and cultural attitudes in the late 2000s and early 2010s and the impact Jersey Shore had on had on her and her college-age friends when it premiered in late 2009. She reminisces on some of her favorite memories of watching the show and counts down her top 5 favorite Jersey Shore memories.
2023-06-2929 minTalks in ClassEp 28: Gym Class in the '90sWe're reliving some of Jenna's least favorite memories this week as we talk all about the activities, the embarrassment, and the smells of gym class in the '90s. Jenna talks about some of her favorite (and least favorite) activities from gym class in elementary and middle school, and reminisces on some of the funnier things we were forced to do as part of physical education, from line dancing to running the mile in laps around the stuff school gymnasium.
2023-06-2333 minTalks in ClassEp 28: Gym Class in the '90sWe're reliving some of Jenna's least favorite memories this week as we talk all about the activities, the embarrassment, and the smells of gym class in the '90s. Jenna talks about some of her favorite (and least favorite) activities from gym class in elementary and middle school, and reminisces on some of the funnier things we were forced to do as part of physical education, from line dancing to running the mile in laps around the stuff school gymnasium.
2023-06-2333 minTalks in ClassEp 27: Y2K Summer VacationWith summer in full swing, we're taking it back to the late '90s and early 2000s to talk about summer vacation. In this episode, Jenna reminisces on how she spent her time once school was out, from hanging out with her cool babysitters in the '90s to riding her bike everywhere in the early 2000s, and she counts down her top 5 favorite Y2K-era fashion statements.
2023-06-1635 minTalks in ClassEp 27: Y2K Summer VacationWith summer in full swing, we're taking it back to the late '90s and early 2000s to talk about summer vacation. In this episode, Jenna reminisces on how she spent her time once school was out, from hanging out with her cool babysitters in the '90s to riding her bike everywhere in the early 2000s, and she counts down her top 5 favorite Y2K-era fashion statements.
2023-06-1635 minTalks in ClassEp 26: Sleepovers in the '90sThis week, Jenna reflects on some of her favorite memories of sleepovers with her friends as a tween in the late '90s. From makeovers and calling boys to watching scary movies on VHS and hanging out in AOL chat rooms, she talks about their favorite sleepover activities and counts down her top 5 favorite sleepover movies from the time.
2023-06-0932 minTalks in ClassEp 26: Sleepovers in the '90sThis week, Jenna reflects on some of her favorite memories of sleepovers with her friends as a tween in the late '90s. From makeovers and calling boys to watching scary movies on VHS and hanging out in AOL chat rooms, she talks about their favorite sleepover activities and counts down her top 5 favorite sleepover movies from the time.
2023-06-0932 minTalks in ClassEp 25: Prom in 2004This week we travel back to 2004 to talk about all things prom. Jenna talks about her junior prom, the dresses she and her friends chose for the big event, how they prepared for the dance, and shares her top 5 prom dance songs from 2004.
2023-06-0333 minTalks in ClassEp 25: Prom in 2004This week we travel back to 2004 to talk about all things prom. Jenna talks about her junior prom, the dresses she and her friends chose for the big event, how they prepared for the dance, and shares her top 5 prom dance songs from 2004.
2023-06-0333 minTalks in ClassEp 24: After School in the 2000sThis week we head back to high school in the early 2000s again as Jenna shares the ways she and her friends spent their time after school hours during the week. She talks about extra curricular activities, exciting adventures to places like Walmart and McDonalds, and of course, a lot of hanging out doing nothing.
2023-05-2634 minTalks in ClassEp 24: After School in the 2000sThis week we head back to high school in the early 2000s again as Jenna shares the ways she and her friends spent their time after school hours during the week. She talks about extra curricular activities, exciting adventures to places like Walmart and McDonalds, and of course, a lot of hanging out doing nothing.
2023-05-2634 minTalks in ClassEp 23: The Thrill of Driving in the 2000sThis week we travel back to the early 2000s as Jenna talks all about the excitement around getting her drivers license in 2003. She reminisces on driver's ed, the excitement of picking out themed decorations for your first car (hibiscus flowers or cherries, of course), the rules of the road, and counts down her top 5 cool girl cars from way back in '03.
2023-05-1932 minTalks in ClassEp 23: The Thrill of Driving in the 2000sThis week we travel back to the early 2000s as Jenna talks all about the excitement around getting her drivers license in 2003. She reminisces on driver's ed, the excitement of picking out themed decorations for your first car (hibiscus flowers or cherries, of course), the rules of the road, and counts down her top 5 cool girl cars from way back in '03.
2023-05-1932 minTalks in ClassEp 22: Beauty in the Y2K EraIn this week's episode, Jenna reflects on beauty trends of the late '90s and early 2000s. She talks about popular beauty products of the time, reminisces on celebrity makeup and hairstyles, and shares some of her best (and worst) beauty choices of the era.
2023-05-0534 minTalks in ClassEp 22: Beauty in the Y2K EraIn this week's episode, Jenna reflects on beauty trends of the late '90s and early 2000s. She talks about popular beauty products of the time, reminisces on celebrity makeup and hairstyles, and shares some of her best (and worst) beauty choices of the era.
2023-05-0534 minTalks in ClassEp 22: Beauty Trends in the Y2K EraIn this week's episode, Jenna reflects on beauty trends of the late '90s and early 2000s. She talks about popular beauty products of the time, reminisces on celebrity makeup and hairstyles, and shares some of her best (and worst) beauty choices of the era.
2023-05-0542 minTalks in ClassEp 21: Small Town High School Life in the Early 2000sComing off a 10 day trip to her hometown, this week's conversation is all about the experience of being a high school student in a small town in the early 2000s. Jenna talks about cliques, parties, and school dances, and shares some of her funniest high school memories, including some school traditions that could've only existed in a small town in the early aughts.
2023-04-2831 minTalks in ClassEp 21: Small Town High School Life in the Early 2000sComing off a 10 day trip to her hometown, this week's conversation is all about the experience of being a high school student in a small town in the early 2000s. Jenna talks about cliques, parties, and school dances, and shares some of her funniest high school memories, including some school traditions that could've only existed in a small town in the early aughts.
2023-04-2831 minTalks in ClassEp 20: Living Vicariously Through The Hills in the Late 2000sTo follow up last week's conversation about MTV's Laguna Beach, this week we're diving into the spinoff of all spinoffs: The Hills. In this episode, Jenna talks about the influence The Hills cast had on her fashion taste in the second half of the 2000s, her memories of watching the show, and counts down her top 10 favorite moments from the iconic reality series.
2023-04-1432 minTalks in ClassEp 20: Living Vicariously Through The Hills in the Late 2000sTo follow up last week's conversation about MTV's Laguna Beach, this week we're diving into the spinoff of all spinoffs: The Hills. In this episode, Jenna talks about the influence The Hills cast had on her fashion taste in the second half of the 2000s, her memories of watching the show, and counts down her top 10 favorite moments from the iconic reality series.
2023-04-1432 minTalks in ClassEp 19: Laguna Beach & Reality TV's Influence in the Early 2000sWe're going back to the time of Uggs paired with miniskirts and flip flops worn with oversized scarves to talk about the reality show that helped define a generation's fashion sense: Laguna Beach. In this episode, Jenna talks about the influence of reality television in the early aughts, reminisces on some of the most iconic LB outfits, and counts down her top 10 favorite moments in Laguna Beach series history.
2023-04-0730 minTalks in ClassEp 19: Laguna Beach & Reality TV's Influence in the Early 2000sWe're going back to the time of Uggs paired with miniskirts and flip flops worn with oversized scarves to talk about the reality show that helped define a generation's fashion sense: Laguna Beach. In this episode, Jenna talks about the influence of reality television in the early aughts, reminisces on some of the most iconic LB outfits, and counts down her top 10 favorite moments in Laguna Beach series history.
2023-04-0730 minTalks in ClassEp 18: Spring Break in the 2000sWe're completing our conversation about college life in the 2000s by talking all about the classic college experience that is Spring Break. In this episode, Jenna reminisces on some of her favorite spring break memories from college, from a trip to Vegas to a week-long party in Mexico.
2023-03-2428 minTalks in ClassEp 18: Spring Break in the 2000sWe're completing our conversation about college life in the 2000s by talking all about the classic college experience that is Spring Break. In this episode, Jenna reminisces on some of her favorite spring break memories from college, from a trip to Vegas to a week-long party in Mexico.
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Talks in ClassEp 17: College Living in the 2000sThis week, we continue the conversation from last week all about college life in the 2000s. In this episode, Jenna talks about the excitement of moving into her first college apartment, shares funny memories about living with roommates, and reflects on her interior design choices from 2008.
2023-03-1729 min
Talks in ClassEp 17: College Living in the 2000sThis week, we continue the conversation from last week all about college life in the 2000s. In this episode, Jenna talks about the excitement of moving into her first college apartment, shares funny memories about living with roommates, and reflects on her interior design choices from 2008.
2023-03-1729 minTalks in ClassEp 16: College Life in 2005In this episode, we go back to 2005 to take a look at college life in 2005. Jenna takes us through a typical day in her life as a college freshman in 2005/2006, from what she wore to class to how she prepped for a big night out, and shares some of her favorite college memories that are ~sooooo 2005~
2023-03-1031 minTalks in ClassEp 16: College Life in 2005In this episode, we go back to 2005 to take a look at college life in 2005. Jenna takes us through a typical day in her life as a college freshman in 2005/2006, from what she wore to class to how she prepped for a big night out, and shares some of her favorite college memories that are ~sooooo 2005~
2023-03-1031 minTalks in ClassEp 15: Teen Jobs in the 2000sIn this episode, Jenna talks about some of the jobs she had as a teenager growing up in the 2000s, ranging from her first job on a farm (yes, an actual farm) to her college job at a tanning salon. She shares stories from some of the most memorable jobs, and wraps up the episode by rating first jobs submitted by listeners according to 2000s cool factor.
2023-03-0335 minTalks in ClassEp 15: Teen Jobs in the 2000sIn this episode, Jenna talks about some of the jobs she had as a teenager growing up in the 2000s, ranging from her first job on a farm (yes, an actual farm) to her college job at a tanning salon. She shares stories from some of the most memorable jobs, and wraps up the episode by rating first jobs submitted by listeners according to 2000s cool factor.
2023-03-0335 minTalks in ClassEp 14: MTV in the Early AughtsIn this episode, Jenna continues the conversation from last time about MTV in the y2k era, this time talking about all things MTV in the early 2000s. She reminisces on some of MTV's most iconic, as well as some of the more forgotten, programming of the early aughts, and counts down her top 5 MTV shows from the first half of the 2000s.
2023-02-2434 minTalks in ClassEp 14: MTV in the Early AughtsIn this episode, Jenna continues the conversation from last time about MTV in the y2k era, this time talking about all things MTV in the early 2000s. She reminisces on some of MTV's most iconic, as well as some of the more forgotten, programming of the early aughts, and counts down her top 5 MTV shows from the first half of the 2000s.
2023-02-2434 minTalks in ClassEp 13: Boyband Mania & the TRL DaysWe're going back to the Y2K era once again this week, and this time we're talking all about the boyband mania that took tween girls by storm during the late '90s and Y2K. In this episode, Jenna talks about her obsession with the Backstreet Boys, how boybands changed pop culture for teen girls everywhere, the cultural phenomenon that was TRL, and she shares her top 5 favorite music videos from TRL's golden years.
2023-02-1034 minTalks in ClassEp 13: Boyband Mania & the TRL DaysWe're going back to the Y2K era once again this week, and this time we're talking all about the boyband mania that took tween girls by storm during the late '90s and Y2K. In this episode, Jenna talks about her obsession with the Backstreet Boys, how boybands changed pop culture for teen girls everywhere, the cultural phenomenon that was TRL, and she shares her top 5 favorite music videos from TRL's golden years.
2023-02-1034 minTalks in ClassEp 12: ~*ScReeN NaMeS*~, Chain Emails, & Away Messages on Y2K Era AOLWe're going back to the days of giant desktop computers and dial-up to talk about AOL in the Y2K era. In this episode, Jenna discusses how different the experience of "going online" was in the early days of home computers, how we chose the perfect screen name, the evolution of AOL Instant Messenger, and she shares her top 5 songs for AIM away messages in the 2000s.
2023-02-0335 minTalks in ClassEp 12: ~*ScReeN NaMeS*~, Chain Emails, & Away Messages on Y2K Era AOLWe're going back to the days of giant desktop computers and dial-up to talk about AOL in the Y2K era. In this episode, Jenna discusses how different the experience of "going online" was in the early days of home computers, how we chose the perfect screen name, the evolution of AOL Instant Messenger, and she shares her top 5 songs for AIM away messages in the 2000s.
2023-02-0335 minTalks in ClassEp 11: Dig it or Ditch it? 2000s Fashion EditionIn this episode, Jenna continues the conversation from last week about the return of so many Y2K era and 2000s fashion trends by breaking down which trends she would consider wearing again, and which trends she never wants to see again.
2023-01-2738 minTalks in ClassEp 11: Dig it or Ditch it? 2000s Fashion EditionIn this episode, Jenna continues the conversation from last week about the return of so many Y2K era and 2000s fashion trends by breaking down which trends she would consider wearing again, and which trends she never wants to see again.
2023-01-2738 minTalks in ClassEp 10: Millennial Style & The Return of 2000s FashionBack after moving hiatus!
In this episode, Jenna talks about the return of Y2K, 2000s, and 2010s fashions and discusses reactions she often hears from her fellow millennials when they see familiar styles back in stores. She also talks about fashion cycles, fast fashion, and microtrends, and shares her top 5 favorite niche fashion trends from the 2000s.
2023-01-2032 minTalks in ClassEp 10: Millennial Style & The Return of 2000s FashionBack after moving hiatus! In this episode, Jenna talks about the return of Y2K, 2000s, and 2010s fashions and discusses reactions she often hears from her fellow millennials when they see familiar styles back in stores. She also talks about fashion cycles, fast fashion, and microtrends, and shares her top 5 favorite niche fashion trends from the 2000s.
2023-01-2032 minTalks in ClassEp 9: My Top 10 Holiday Movies from the '90s and 2000sIn this special holiday edition of the show, Jenna counts down her top 10 favorite holiday movies from the 1990s and 2000s and shares what she loves about each one. Her movie picks range from Christmas classics to feel-good rom coms to so-bad-it's-good made for TV movies, but they're all full of nostalgic holiday spirit.
2022-12-2333 minTalks in ClassEp 9: My Top 10 Holiday Movies from the '90s and 2000sIn this special holiday edition of the show, Jenna counts down her top 10 favorite holiday movies from the 1990s and 2000s and shares what she loves about each one. Her movie picks range from Christmas classics to feel-good rom coms to so-bad-it's-good made for TV movies, but they're all full of nostalgic holiday spirit.
2022-12-2333 minTalks in ClassEp 8: 2000s Sorority LifeIn this episode, Jenna talks about college in the 2000s and her experience as a sorority girl. She explains some of the weirdest traditions she remembers from Greek life, talks about what it was like to live in the house, and lists some of the most memorable sorority fashions from her time in college.
2022-12-1732 minTalks in ClassEp 8: 2000s Sorority LifeIn this episode, Jenna talks about college in the 2000s and her experience as a sorority girl. She explains some of the weirdest traditions she remembers from Greek life, talks about what it was like to live in the house, and lists some of the most memorable sorority fashions from her time in college.
2022-12-1732 minTalks in ClassEp 7: Instagram Aesthetics & Fashion in the 2010sIn this episode, Jenna discusses early Instagram and examines how the evolution of trends and aesthetics on Instagram reflected overall fashion and pop culture trends throughout the 2010s. She also shares her top 5 favorite pictures she posted on her own Instagram account in the 2010s.
2022-12-0926 minTalks in ClassEp 7: Instagram Aesthetics & Fashion in the 2010sIn this episode, Jenna discusses early Instagram and examines how the evolution of trends and aesthetics on Instagram reflected overall fashion and pop culture trends throughout the 2010s. She also shares her top 5 favorite pictures she posted on her own Instagram account in the 2010s.
2022-12-0926 minTalks in ClassEp 6: Social Media in the 2000sIn this episode, Jenna talks about the evolution of social media during the 2000s and how she used the popular social media sites MySpace and Facebook during high school and college. She also lists the most memorable functions of early Facebook, including relationship statuses and poking, and discusses how these functions differ from the way we use social media today.
2022-12-0229 minTalks in ClassEp 6: Social Media in the 2000sIn this episode, Jenna talks about the evolution of social media during the 2000s and how she used the popular social media sites MySpace and Facebook during high school and college. She also lists the most memorable functions of early Facebook, including relationship statuses and poking, and discusses how these functions differ from the way we use social media today.
2022-12-0229 minTalks in ClassEp 5: Home(town) for the HolidaysIn this episode, Jenna talks about the experience of going home for holiday breaks during college in the mid-2000s, and the importance of holiday breaks in the days of early social media. She also shares stories from some of her most memorable holiday nights out back home in the 2000s.
2022-11-2528 minTalks in ClassEp 5: Home(town) for the HolidaysIn this episode, Jenna talks about the experience of going home for holiday breaks during college in the mid-2000s, and the importance of holiday breaks in the days of early social media. She also shares stories from some of her most memorable holiday nights out back home in the 2000s.
2022-11-2528 minTalks in ClassEp 4: The Mall Stores That Made UsIn this episode, Jenna continues her conversation about 2000s mall culture from last week by ranking her top 20 favorite mall stores from the '90s and 2000s. She also explains why she loved these stores so much and shares the embarrassing story of how she first discovered Forever 21.
2022-11-1834 minTalks in ClassEp 4: The Mall Stores That Made UsIn this episode, Jenna continues her conversation about 2000s mall culture from last week by ranking her top 20 favorite mall stores from the '90s and 2000s. She also explains why she loved these stores so much and shares the embarrassing story of how she first discovered Forever 21.
2022-11-1834 minTalks in ClassEp 3: Mall Culture in the 2000sJenna talks about the importance of malls in the 2000s as a place to discover new trends, socialize, and establish our identities as teens. She also breaks down the top 8 things that teens could be found doing in her local mall in the mid-2000s.
2022-11-1130 minTalks in ClassEp 2: Physical Media Raised MeIn this episode, Jenna talks about physical pictures, music, and movies, living through the transition from physical to digital media, and the the ways it changed how we interact with media and each other. She also breaks down her favorite things about teen magazines in the 2000s and why she was such a devoted magazine reader.
2022-11-0428 minTalks in ClassEp 1: True Life I was a 2000s Party GirlWelcome to Talks in Class! In her first episode, Jenna talks about her experience growing up in a tiny town in the midwest, when her obsession with fashion began, and breaks down the top 5 places she and her friends could be found hanging out on a Friday night in the 2000s - complete with the dress code for each. She also explains what she loves about nostalgia and why it's such a powerful feeling.
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