Generation Gap in the 90s

Click here to say Hi!This week's episode is a hilarious stroll down memory lane as Lesli and Will compare 90s memories that scream nostalgia.  Lesli confesses to her alter ego named Bubbles with her Dorothy-Hamill-haircut and to making prank calls and throwing roses on stage at her first concert; while Will confesses to his obsession with the Casio keyboard demo song and to carrying a boombox like the bad-ass he is. Did we mention he had a rat tail? Join us as we reminisce and laugh at ourselves.  There's nothing better than laughing - except maybe a great 90s mix tape.Support the show

Click here to say Hi!Teagan, a Gen Z high school senior, bravely attempts to explain her knowledge of 90s culture to Millennial Will and Gen X Lesli. Listen as Teagan discovers the seriousness of pogs and schools Will and Lesli on a couple things from the Gen Z world.Support the show

Click here to say Hi!Will and Lesli discuss their top 5 most-watched sitcoms of the 90s. Whether you love the sound of canned laughter or you love pointing out the over-acting, you’ll feel like a kid again- glued to the TV screen with the sound of mom cooking dinner in the background.Support the show

Click here to say Hi!On Generation Gap in the 90s, we’re rewinding to Ace Ventura — where we swap memories of the quirky and quotable pet detective as he solves the case of the missing Miami Dolphins mascot, Snowflake. Allll righty, then! Tell us your favorite part at gapinthe90s@gmail.com! We’d love to do some shout-outs on our next episode!Support the show

Click here to say Hi!Snacks from the 90s were basically edible happiness wrapped in neon packaging and questionable nutrition. Gen X kids ate them at a stop at their locker or in their concrete-walled dorms. Meanwhile, millennials proudly flaunted their plastic lunch boxes like they were carrying solid gold. If your mom packed you just the right snack , you were basically cafeteria royalty. It wasn’t just lunch—it was snack-based social currency, and if you didn’t guard your snacks, someone would trade you a carrot stick for your high fructose-filled, red#5 snack and call it “a good deal.”Support the show

Click here to say Hi!From nudie magazine day to academic decathlon meltdowns, Billy Madison is more than just a silly comedy—it's a cultural touchstone that defined humor for an entire generation.In this nostalgia-packed episode, we unpack what makes Adam Sandler's 1995 breakthrough film still resonate with audiences nearly three decades later. Our Gen X host Lesli reflects on experiencing the movie in college, while millennials Will and JT share how discovering it as kids in the 90s shaped their sense of humor forever.We dive deep into the film's most quotable moments—from "O'Doyle rules" to "You blew it" to the infamous "I award you no points" speech—and explore how these lines have seamlessly integrated into our collective vocabulary. The conversation reveals fascinating insights about how differently generations experienced this comedy classic, with scenes that hit differently depending on whether you were 11 or 19 when you first watched.Beyond the laughs, we examine what made Billy Madison the perfect launchpad for Sandler's unique comedy style, how it showcased future stars like Norm MacDonald and Chris Farley, and why its silly, no-apologies approach to humor feels strangely timeless even when parts haven't aged perfectly.Whether you're revisiting this film for the hundredth time or curious about why people still reference a movie about a grown man repeating elementary school, this episode offers a hilarious, thoughtful exploration of Billy Madison's enduring legacy. So grab your snack pack, avoid any banana peels on the ground, and join us for this celebration of 90s comedy at its most quotable.Support the show