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Soaplore
Ever wondered what you missed out on before the golden age of streaming? Welcome to Soaplore, the podcast where we dive headfirst into the wonderfully over-the-top world of vintage soap operas from the 80s and 90s. I’m Jett, a TV-loving Millennial who’s finally escaping the monotony of modern shows and embracing the drama, the shoulder pads, and the catfights of yesteryear.
Join me as I experience the soapy sagas of "Dynasty," "Dallas," "Falcon Crest," and "Knots Landing" for the first time, episode by episode. With over 200 shows, we’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and we’ll probably question our life choices—just like the characters do, but with slightly less fabulous wardrobes.
Whether you’re a Xillenial who grew up with these iconic series, a Millennial like me who missed out the first time around, or a new fan discovering the glorious chaos of primetime soaps, "Soaplore" is your time machine to the melodramatic past. Tune in, relive the magic, and let’s marvel together at how people ever survived without binge-watching.
Pour yourself a glass of something strong, because, trust me, you’ll need it. This isn’t just nostalgia; this is Soaplore—where every episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, and nothing is ever as it seems.
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Gen X...............You good?
Death comes for us all, but when it claims the icons of our youth, something different happens. This week delivered a triple blow to Gen X as Malcolm Jamal Warner (Theo Huxtable), Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan reportedly passed away within days of each other. From wrestling action figures clutched in small hands to teenage crushes on The Cosby Show to MTV reality television, these figures spanned the entire Gen X experience. Between recording sessions for the podcast's next full episode, I felt compelled to check in. How are you processing these losses? For me, Hulk Hogan hit hardest – from childhood toys to his heel turn with the NWO to "The Hogans" reality show, he remained a constant presence across different life stages. I even bought his daughter's song! Ozzy became family through "The Osbournes," while Malcolm Jamal Warner represented that perfect college boyfriend I was certain awaited me in adulthood. As an older person wisely noted, when childhood heroes die, it can feel like our childhood itself is slipping away. But perhaps there's another perspective. We're fortunate to live in an era where technology lets us revisit these cultural touchpoints instantly. Despite the scandals and complications that may now shadow some of these figures, there's value in acknowledging how they shaped us. Take a moment today to reconnect with what these icons meant during their prime – not just as an exercise in nostalgia, but as recognition of your own journey through time. And stay tuned for our next full episode (despite some early audio hiccups) – it's going to be a good one.
hey, soap queens, I thought I'd jump on really quick, just send out a little bit of love. Gen x y'all. Okay. Lord, what a week. I'm squeezing this in between the next episode, which I promise is going to be a lot of fun. I also want to give you a little bit of a warning. I had some technical issues for probably the first 20 minutes or so. It it's not horrible, but it's also not great. I kind of sound like I'm in a tin can, but I promise it clears up later on.
Speaker 1:I wanted to check on y'all. I heard about Theo Huxtable, aka Malcolm Jamal Warner, who I literally thought I was going to marry as a little kid. Then I saw Ozzy Osbourne died. Then, oh my God, just got the news about Hulk Damn Hogan. Y'all are y'all okay. That's a lot all at once. I think it spanned the entire gamut of Gen X, from late 60s right up to the 80s. I'm so sorry guys. Man, just wanted to send you a little love.
Speaker 1:Now I'm going to tell you what Hulk Hogan hit me the worst. I remember him as a toy when I was a very small child. I remember him switching to NWO or whatever he was in when he went bad, when he flipped I forget what they call it when he started dying the beard. He was one of the reality TV shows. I watched the Hogans. I loved it. I totally bought his daughter's song, Just just wow. I can't believe it. Can't believe it.
Speaker 1:I'm going to be honest, didn't really know a lot about Ozzy before the Osbournes, but I loved that show, Fell in love with him, Really enjoyed it, man. Love with him, Really enjoyed it, man. And then Malcolm Jamal Warner. I just knew, like I knew, like I knew I was going to grow up and marry him. I was going to grow up, go to college and meet somebody like Theo Huxtable, Somebody funny, somebody lighthearted, somebody so cute. I am devastated.
Speaker 1:I heard someone say an older person, surprise, surprise, say that as they got older and some of their childhood heroes and some of the stars started to pass away, she said it's almost like my childhood died. I certainly hope you guys don't think that way and I think we're blessed to live in a time where you can turn on your TV or flip out your phone and pull up old videos and kind of just enjoy those moments. So I just want to encourage you guys to do that today. I know because of all the recent scandals. Geez, it makes it hard to enjoy those things. But if you can just go back, go back for a few minutes, go back and just enjoy it. I thought I'd just pop on, give you a warning about the next episode and check in on y'all. Damn, that's a lot within the span of seven days. All right, y'all. Enjoy this next episode.