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Mall Nostalgia, First Crush Songs & How We Survived the 80s and 90s
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- My Third Place Pod
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- Mar 15, 2026
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Summary
Episode 283 On this episode of the M3P Podcast, Gregg tags out and Menace jumps in for a Pod Deck–heavy conversation filled with pure 80s and 90s nostalgia. We start the episode reminiscing about the mall culture that defined our generation — the stores we practically lived in, the posters that covered our bedroom walls, and the legendary listening stations at places like Virgin Megastore , where discovering new music felt like an event. From there, the conversation drifts into the songs that remind us of our first crush — those tracks that instantly transport you back to a school hallway, a slow dance, or the first time you realized music could carry emotions you didn’t yet have words for. The Pod Deck questions spark a run of hilarious and nostalgic stories about the things we did as kids that definitely should have gotten us in trouble — the classic “we had no business doing this but we did anyway” moments that somehow became the stories we laugh about today. We also revisit the old-school parenting remedies and myths our families swore by when we were sick — from questionable home cures to the universal belief that ginger ale and saltines could fix almost anything. This episode becomes a celebration of growing up in the analog era — when malls were social hubs, music discovery felt magical, and childhood adventures happened long before phones and social media documented every moment. It’s a nostalgic walk through the memories, music, and chaotic childhood moments that somehow shaped a generation that survived the 80s and 90s. Play the Hide & Scream game Listen to Shawn Stockman's On That Note Podcast Check out these delicious treats from Cakes and More By Sabrina…