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Girly Mags

81 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings

A nostalgic and silly '90s/2000s teen magazine podcast. Ever wonder what happened to JTT? Or which 90210 character you are? (Emily Valentine rules) Then this podcast is for you. Follow us on Instagram: girly.mags & boost us for more hilarious commentary through our Girly Mags Patreon.

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Episodes

EPISODE 29: TEEN OCTOBER 2000

October 11, 2018 18:35 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

*Cue creaking door and cauldron bubbles* It’s that time of the year again my pretties...when goths can be themselves, you have an excuse to watch The Craft five more times, and the freaks come out to play. Relive your teenage Halloween nightmares - complete with ghost stories and reflections on the horrors of puberty. In other spooky news: Girly Mags was recently nominated for Best Podcast in NOW Magazine’s Readers Choice 2018! Didja vote and enter the contest? If so, listen up because the wi...

EPISODE 28: SEVENTEEN SEPTEMBER 1995

September 27, 2018 16:56 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Where were you in September ‘95? Pumpkin spice lattes were a distant blip on the horizon. The Juice was no longer loose. And thankfully, we found out the answer to the most pressing question in America...who shot Mr. Burns? Let’s backslide to a time of dress codes and questions about flickin’ the bean. Wanna know how to do a hat trick? Listen up, and get a Girly Mags grammar lesson along the way. These are the days of our-so-called lives…1.  This Month in History: September 19952.  Traumarama...

EPISODE 27: YM NOVEMBER 1993

August 16, 2018 21:40 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Sometimes it’s really easy for us to choose a magazine, sometimes they just jump out at us, and this one was no different. YM’s November 1993 issue was ripe with Girly Mags fruit, bursting at the seams, and ready for the pickin’. This week we gather around the table to discuss the deep meaning behind Ace of Base lyrics, expose an original Girly Mags Say Anything, discuss the lies (some) men tell, make up our own 90210 fanfic (spoiler alert, it gets dark) and as always, we’ll have a quiz...in ...

EPISODE 26: TWIST SEPTEMBER 2003

July 19, 2018 11:40 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Ahh, the early 2000s -- the MySpace era, the end of Britney and JT, the height of Blockbuster memberships, the Fedora Renaissance…This week, the Girly Mags crew spends some very important time arguing about how dogs can play volleyball, gushing over the elusive success of the Barenaked Ladies and their ex lead singer Steven Page (who we hear is rumoured to be starring in the Broadway rendition of Scarface), and discussing how Paul McCartney is actually more of a Yoko Ono than Yoko Ono (honest...

EPISODE 25: SEVENTEEN OCTOBER 1989

June 28, 2018 18:27 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

If you thought we were just a regular 90s themed podcast you were dead wrong. Welcome to THE EIGHTIES. More specifically, 1989 - where Bill and Ted’s adventures were excellent, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? came out on VHS, and Bush Sr. was about to take office (shit was getting real long before he became America’s greatest artist). Oh yeah, and SUPERMODEL Niki Taylor graces the cover of this episode’s magazine. Legend has it if you rub her mole she grants you three wishes… The Girly Mags crew is ...

EPISODE 24: SEVENTEEN AUGUST 1997

June 07, 2018 18:18 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Ahh, the month of June: Gemini season. Girly Mags is coming straight at you this ep with a special guest: Broadly’s resident astrologer, Annabel Gat! Join us as she shares how 90s teen mags influenced her journey on the path to astrology, as well as some juicy tidbits about what the planets have in store for us in the next couple of months. This episode is going to give you everything you could ask for - from Kelsey Grammer's shady lifestyle, to everyone’s favourite game show “Is She Jewish?”...

EPISODE 23: BEST OF GIRLY MAGS PART 2

May 24, 2018 18:20 - 1 hour - 70 MB

AS IF we would tease you with a best of episode part 1 and not deliver part 2! How could we even fit all of our favs into two episodes??? IT WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE but we did it, in classic Girly Mags fashion - tastelessly. One million thank you’s to our listeners. We love doing this, we love that you love it, and we love you. Join us each episode as we revisit 90s & 2000s teen magazines, share our most mortifying moments, review dated (sex) advice, gab celebrity gossip, read listener mail, an...

EPISODE 22 - BEST OF GIRLY MAGS PT. 1

May 03, 2018 10:23 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

ONE YEAR LATER AND WE STILL HERE, Y’ALL. It was a warm day in May 2017 when the Girly Mags crew first got together to bring you what is now known as the greatest nostalgia podcast OF ALL TIME. We are proud to bring you this show and continue to be blown away by the positive responses we receive from our listeners who we LOVE! THANK YOU for listening to our over-the-top antics and ridiculousness week after week! Join us each episode as we revisit 90s & 2000s teen magazines, share our most mort...

EPISODE 21: SEVENTEEN APRIL 1995

April 19, 2018 18:36 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Welcome to Windows 95: an era when Dennis Rodman wasn't a diplomat to North Korea. This week, Girly Mags is sittin’ up in your room with covergirl Brandy and talking all things ‘90s teen magazine. We’re up to our usual tricks, gags and mortifying moments, along with providing some handy advice for dumping your S/O now that cuffing season is OVER! Blast off with us into the Girly Mags galaxy as we discover ourselves and reminisce about the not-best-years of our lives...   This Month in History...

EPISODE 20 - TEEN JUNE 1996

April 05, 2018 15:09 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

June 1996 - The bloated corpse of alternative was just starting to stink, rap music was in the middle of its second golden age and at the peak of the East Coast/West Coast rap war, Will Smith was the biggest movie star in the world with Independence Day, and Girly Mags isn’t talking about any of that because Teen Magazine doesn’t give a shit.Instead, we’ve gathered around the table to discuss embarrassing parents, the war on drugs, and how to deal with copycats (firing some painful shots at n...

EPISODE 19: YM SEPTEMBER 1998

March 22, 2018 10:15 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

This week we’re cruising down to Capeside with Girly Mags... Dawson’s Creek style! This episode features special guest Josh Lindley, #1 Katie Holmes fan and co-owner/creator of the much acclaimed website, Bartender Atlas -- a worldwide community of bartenders created for bartender and booze lovers alike. Josh joins us this episode to discuss the crazy things we’ve done for love, play some GM truth or dare, and touch (on) our erogenous zones. All of this while we get loose on the Lindley drink...

EPISODE 18: TWIST MAY 1999

March 08, 2018 14:55 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MB

Ah, the wild and weird spring of May 1999 -- Millenium was at the top of the charts, the Mummy busted the box office and Lance Bass was emerging as a spiky-haired sex symbol. This week, Girly Mags is reminiscing about the good ol’ days of teen dating, cybersex and bad decisions. And what episode would be complete without a classic GM gem that’s burned into your psyche forever? Parental discretion is advised.   This Month in History: May 1999 Friend 2 Friend Q&A: Ditching your friends for a f&...

EPISODE 17: DIRT AUGUST 1992

February 22, 2018 23:36 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

BRUH, welcome to Guyly Mags. That’s right. We've got our hands on the magazine diamond-in-the-rough, the younger brother to Sassy and brainchild of young guns Spike Jonze, Andy Jenkins and Mark Lewman… DIRT!* You're in for a real gender bender issue that sees the advice (and shade) of Kim Gordon, ‘90s teenage dude stuff, and learn how to win a fist fight so when your podcast members argue with you about what a T-Bag is, you can kick their ASSES! (  Y  )   The dirt on Dirt This Month in ...

EPISODE 16: TEEN AUGUST 2000

February 09, 2018 00:40 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Head back to the hot millennium summer, where we’d survived the ominous Y2K apocalypse and were probably cybersexing on AOL Instant Messenger. In this episode, Girly Mags gabs Thong Song, aliens, and how to say NO, along with some primo advice for safely navigating the Information Superhighway. Also - CONSPIRACY THEORIES! Do you believe that some things make SO MUCH SENSE but your buds at the FBI continue to deny it until they finally go public with their decades of research and people are cl...

EPISODE 15: SASSY APRIL 1993

January 25, 2018 23:39 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Welcome to 2018….or is it 1993? Sassy was the hottest mag on the shelves, Texas was ripe with Branch Davidians and yo’ mama disses were 🔥. We gab about Roey’s guilty pleasures, gossip about covergirl Jennie Garth, aka 90210 sweetheart/bitch Kelly Taylor, pick our must-have Columbia House CD’s and yuk it up in vintage Girly Mags style. This Month in History: April 1993Q&A: Send N00dZ Creeps: How to Tweeze the SleazeColumbia House: 10 CD’s for a penny (Two things that no longer exist in Canada)...

EPISODE 14: SEVENTEEN DECEMBER 1991

December 07, 2017 18:09 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MB

Cue the 90210 theme song! This episode has your favourite 90’s bad girl, Shannen Doherty and all the juicy drama that was being a filthy rich teen in Beverly Hills. Listen to the Girly Mags crew blab on about the hottest cast members, best guest stars and favourite episodes of the ultimate teen drama classic. We’ll also delve into those titillating old Richard Gere rumours and hear a sizzling teen diary from the early ‘90s. Also, tune in to Andrea’s real-life Say Anything moment as we end the...

EPISODE 13: YM MAY 1998 - FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST, RANDI BERGMAN!

November 23, 2017 19:42 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

The entire GM Crew is back together! And we’re joined by special guest and host of 90’s nostalgia podcast Capsule ‘98, Randi Bergman. We dissect some seriously hairy situations, four-alarm fire hazards, say goodbye to Geri Halliwell and reminiscence over the the sex appeal of Leonardo DiCaprio. Get ready for some Titanic-worthy disasters in the Say Anything section and find out if Randi has a case of the green-eyed monster. This Month in History: May 1998Say Anything: It’s Lit 🔥Ask Anything: ...

EPISODE 12: SEVENTEEN JULY 1996

November 09, 2017 19:26 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Hop in the Girly Mags time machine to the summer of ‘96, before HoTMaiL was a graveyard and the Nightmare on Elm Drive Menendez murders were on TV. We get talking about tokin’, Brandon Walsh’s ultra-lameness and argue about the uncles of Full House. SPOILER ALERT: Yung Manischewitz has a celebrity STORY! This Month in History: July 1996Traumarama: ( o ) ( o )8th Annual ‘96 Reader’s Poll: RIP the careers of everyone in the ‘90sJared Leto: aka Jordan Catalano or as Roey calls him, Gerald Letter...

EPISODE 11: YM MARCH 1999

October 26, 2017 17:11 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Join Girly Mags on another adventure into the past where we spout facts about the phallus, argue about who Justin Long is, lead a deep dive on Sixpence None the Richer, and listen attentively as James aka Marilyn Mansplain teaches us how to use a pad.This Month in History: March 1999Fan Mail: Kait's Last Will and TestamentSay Anything: The CheerbleederA Day in the Life of a Boy’s Boxers: 19 BONERSDrew Barrymore: Never Been Kissed? Not Drew.Quiz: Is Dee a first-rate first-date? See Privacy Po...

MINI EPISODE: ANA GOLJA

October 24, 2017 21:35 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Oh my god. It’s a Girly Mags special edition interview with Canadian sweetheart Ana Golja, starof the new web series Fare Trade.Join the GM Crew and special guest Kohji Nagata, from ISO the Bunz Podcast, as we sit downand talk shop with Ana about her new show, her upcoming album, the raw power of chelseahaircuts, and OG DEGRASSI TRIVIA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPISODE 10: SEVENTEEN JANUARY 2001

October 12, 2017 23:15 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Welcome to the tenth episode of Girly Mags. We’re back at the time of inauguration of Bush II, when we all thought it couldn’t get any worse and your biggest problem was picking J.Lo lyrics for your instant messenger away statuses. This Month in History: January 2001Traumarama: Crop dusting on the dancefloorSex health tips for readers and also some terrible adviceDecoding your crush’s emailsJennifer Lopez: Relationship history and celebrity shade.Quiz: What’s your guy style? See Privacy Poli...

EPISODE 9: SEVENTEEN APRIL 1994

September 28, 2017 19:13 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

RIP Kurt Cobain, and welcome to the world a temporarily sober Courtney Love! This episode we delve into the magic and mystique of the Divine, Miss Mariah Carey, talk shop about losing your V-card, and continue the ongoing debate of whether Pearl Jam was the best, or worst, of the 90s. Join us on this magical journey to April 1994…SHWING! This Month in History: April 1994 Traumarama: Swimming with Aunt Flo Sex Myths – Can anyone tell if you’re a virgin? DO THEY EVEN CARE? 6th Annual Readers Po...

Episode 8: YM Jan 1998

August 31, 2017 18:21 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

EPISODE 8: YM JANUARY 1998Girly Mags is back to quench your teen magazine thirst! In this episode we dig into some of the 90s most pressing questions: Does James Van Der Beek look like a foot? How do you shave your butt without getting injured? Angel or Spike? Do three name celebs have more fun? And why the hell are we still talking about Ross Gellar???? Thanks to everyone who voted to choose this week’s special issue!1. This Month in History: December 1997/January 19982. Say Anything: The Pe...

Episode 7: YM SEPTEMBER 2000

August 17, 2017 19:24 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Oops, we did it again! This episode takes us to the era of Nokia 3310’s, Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me”, belly chains, and Britney Spears in a bathtub full of diamonds (or cubic zirconia). This Month in History: September 2000 Say Anything: Girly Mags Listeners Write In Ask Anything: I kissed a girl, and SO WHAT???? KISS HER AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN Nostalgic Notes Boy Band Bidding Blitz: How Much Would You Pay for Drake’s Hair (No, but seriously) It’s Britney, B¡tch Quiz: Does Dee Take Enough Chan...

Episode 6: YM May 1999 SEX ISSUE!

August 03, 2017 16:29 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MB

We’re back, y’all! In this episode we get down and dirty talkin’ bout’ the dirty deed.  Join us as we uncover each other’s sex secrets, test our sex savvy IQ, and catch up on the latest Aaron Carter drama.In this issue:1.       This month in history: May 19992.       Ask Anything: The Tale of the Lopsided Labia3.       Say Anything: Sharts and Skid Marks4.     Sex 411 - Should Roey go all the way? 5.     Quiz: Girly Mags tests James’s sex smarts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Episode 5: Twist June 2001

July 20, 2017 17:05 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

We're ba-aaack! Lauren and Dee are still on vacation, so we brought two special guests in to (try to) fill the void as we take a trip back to the June 2001 issue of Twist Magazine. Join us as we relive the horrors of our youth, get a schooling in Making Out 101, and put our early-aughts music savvy to the test in a new game, This Came Out Wheeeeen?. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mini-Episode: Jezebel

July 14, 2017 01:28 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

After a short break, we'll be back next week with full episodes. Here's a minisode, where we interview Clover Hope, a senior writer at Jezebel about Teen Week, bimbos and teen magazines See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 4: YM October 2002 pt 2

June 23, 2017 05:38 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

We're back with part 2 of YM's October 2002 issue. We crash the mall with Avril, break down some body image issues, tear-away pants and good body smells. Plus Young Manischewitz discusses his real-life encounters with Clooney, Britney and Christina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 3: YM October 2002

June 08, 2017 11:18 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

This October 2002 issue of YM was so big we had to split it into two episodes! Join us in part 1 for spooky Halloween horror stories as we sip on some Smirnoff Ice, discuss Angel vs Spike, Tommy Lee's "vacation video," horrible male advice, and the travesty that was the 2002 Grammy Awards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 2: Twist Magazine June/July 1998

May 25, 2017 11:21 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

In this episode, we travel back to July 1998 with an issue of Twist and test our concert IQ while working out to Sarah McLachlan, Space Monkeys and Spice Girls, Matt Damon facts and facial resemblance to baking products, big stars and big heads with Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, James Van Der Beek and the Creek Crew, personal celebrity encounters with Natalie Portman, and in breaking news-- Usher might like sex! Feat. Bay Area rap legend E-40! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Episode 1: YM April 1997

May 12, 2017 01:19 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

In our pilot episode, we travel back to April of 1997 and a Gwen Stefani YM, and the Girly Mags team discusses Taco Bell effect on white jeans, 'pons, pads and tuna sandwiches, the sexual charisma of Rob Schneider, No Doubt's B-A-N-A-N-A-S hidden history, Leonardo DiCaprio's sex-ed teacher and special surprise appearances by Tom Cruise and Rodney Dangerfield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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