Smeared Mascara God Bless Me, It’s Summer
Jul 24, 2025
Join a nostalgic ride through summers past, where childhood memories of 1980s heatwaves and poolside fun unfold. The hosts hilariously recount their experiences with sweltering days and quirky neighborhood watering holes. They dive into teenage insecurities at water parks, bar encounters, and the chaos of mall culture. As they journey into the 90s, laugh along with tales of lip-sync contests and questionable fashion trends. From family road trips to political musings, the banter is spicy and packed with humor!
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Hot Summers Without AC
- Mandy and Brooke recall 1980s summers of no air conditioning, sprinklers, Bungie grandma's swamp cooler, and neighborhood pool clubs.
- They describe running to the grocery in bathing suits, slip'n'slides, water fights, and roller rink nights as core kid memories.
Water Parks And Body Shame
- They remember local watering holes like Shadow Cliffs and Don Castro, bringing lukewarm tuna sandwiches and swimming near slides.
- Mandy recalls panic about bathing suits and body image at water parks, then later learning to enjoy them.
Mall Days And Payphone Shenanigans
- Mall culture dominated middle-school summers: food courts, New Park Mall, Stoneridge, window shopping and pay-phone pranks.
- They recount Gantos, Claire's-like shops, and layaway trips with grandmas for back-to-school clothes.