Why is Everyone Staring at Us?

Reason #28 everyone is staring at us: We never really hit our goals for this show, so we're shutting down for now. Before we do, we discuss one of O'Dell's favorite tear-jerkers from the 80s: Terms of Endearment. It always brings all the feels. Going back to the "we're shutting down" announcement: We're not going away completely. We'll be back every summer with a new show titled, "Suddenly, Last Summer" which will bring with it several themes from this show, but in a more focused way. Keep an eye out for a trailer and more announcements sometime in May 2022.Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #27 everyone is staring at us: We miss communicating through letters, passed notes and the amazing mixed tape. Playlists just aren't the same. We also talk about the good old days of trying to figure out where you were by looking at those big a** fold-up maps.Just to balance things out we also talk about our fights with Siri, and about what we're currently watching on TV. We have to keep things kind of modern.Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #26 everyone is staring at us: Sometimes we don't agree with the masses. There's no doubt that Stand By Me is an amazing movie. Many also say The Outsiders is also amazing... we disagree. Despite the awesome cast, and sexiness of Matt Dillon, we feel that it was not nearly as good as Stand By Me. Thoughts?Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #25 everyone is staring at us: we try and figure out a way we could survive the world of The Handmaid's Tale.Honestly, it doesn't look good for us - especially O'Dell - but with a little tweaking we think we might be able to pull it off... until we can't.Become a Member: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/membership/Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #24 everyone is staring at us: We forgot to do much remixing of books 7 & 8 this time around. Aside from discovering Mr. Collins' secret phrase that makes Elizabeth switch into a serial killer, we pretty much just stick to laughing at the plots. I blame Jessica's extra sociopathic ways for distracting us. We'll do better next time.Become a Member: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/membership/Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #23 everyone is staring at us: We (mostly Erin) have some very strong feelings as to what makes a boy band. O'Dell does a really good job of continuously changing the course of the conversation, which leads us to talk about the show "Soundtrack", lip sync battles, and then circle back to Girl Groups. This leads to a discussion of why is it a Boy Band (when the boys don't play instruments) and a Girl Band when the girls do play, but a girl group when they only sing and dance? These are the conversations that will undoubtedly bring about world peace.Become a Member: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/membership/Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #22 everyone is staring at us: Because at first, when there's nothin, we'll always be here with an 80's movie to fill in the blanks. Today we revisit Flashdance, and we finally realize that there isn't a whole lot of substance to this movie and the only character we really cared about was Alex (Jennifer Beals). This one is at the top of our "It would be awesome of they remade this (still set in the 80s), removed the central, creepy love story, and focused more on Jeanie and Alex's dreams and ambitions" list. Maybe it'll happen?Become a Member: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/membership/Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #21 everyone is staring at us: Because we have a special bond over theatre (we even spell it the fancy way) that goes back to our childhood. While Erin is much more experienced and seasoned than O'Dell, they still have some great memories of shows they've done - especially the community theatre productions that they did together. Where are our theatre nerds at?Become a Member: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/membership/Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #20 everyone is staring at us: We are still convinced that the reason the timelines in Sweet Valley High are so messed up is because at some point Elizabeth snapped and killed everyone and now she is telling her version of the story to a psychiatrist. Fractured timelines for fractured minds, yo!On this episode we cover book 5 - the pointless "All Night Long", and 6 - the oh-so-dramatic "Dangerous Love". Along the way we figure out why Mr. Collins is always around: He's priming Elizabeth for her serial killer days a la Dexter's dad. We're sure of it!Become a Member: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/membership/Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #19 everyone is staring at us: We're not always ridiculous. Sometimes we're actually able to talk about important, timely things and stay on topic. Like today when we talk about white privilege,when we recognized ours and how we try to be better allies.Become a Member: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/membership/Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #18 everyone is staring at us: We are still stuck in the 80s, and we're back with another 80s Rewind episode. Today we talk about the fancy dancey flick, Footloose. From the dancing feet in the opening sequence, to dancing it out in the flour plant, screaming in front of trains, tractor fights, boom boxes and the 80s prom at the end, we're still diggin it. Come and join us as we relive our mix tape realness, reminisce, and share some fun facts about the film.Become a Member: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/membership/Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason number 17 everyone is starring at us: We are random AF, and this episode proves it!We start with shower thoughts or thoughts that wake us up randomly in the middle of the night, and then we talk about random purchases we've made when inebriated, or when insomnia hits, and then we talk about how we sometimes make ourselves feel better by having pep talks with ourselves in the mirror (among several other things.)Become a Member: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/membership/Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #16 everyone is staring at us: Because we're still reading Sweet Valley High - and we won't stop until we get to the end.O'Dell has decided that the only way these books make sense is that Elizabeth snapped and went on a killing spree a la an 80s slasher flick, and now she is in an asylum, recounting her version of the story that led to the bloodbath. So, from here on out, not only will we cover the plot of the books, we'll also be adding our own special flavor of horror movie psycho weirdness to the stories to make them make a little more sense - or something.On this episode we cover books 3 (Playing with Fire) and 4 (Power Play). Our biggest take away from these two books is that Francine Pascal obviously had an issue with being overweight.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #15 everyone is staring at us: Because we have this innate ability to go on random tangents. We start by talking about vacations we took as kids, versus the vacations families take now, and then segue into the pressure of "keeping up with the Jones's", so as not to appear poor, or like you're not giving your kid the perfect life.After the break, we somehow manage to switch topics and talk about puberty and how we found out about our changing bodies.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #14 everyone is staring at us: We still LOOOOVE Grease 2. Every month we'll be re-watching a movie or a TV episode that we loved when we were kids and see if that love is still strong. We'll then chat about it, and share some of our nostalgic moments. Today, we share our very strong opinions on Grease 2 (why does it get so much hate?), and talk about some of our favorite scenes, favorite songs and a few little known facts about the movie. Come play with us!Become a Member: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/membership/Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #13 everyone is staring: We (mostly O'Dell) have very fond memories surrounding some random movies from the 80s. We start with Grease 2, and then go on to The All-nighter, The Pirate Movie, A Night in Heaven, Xanadu, and Roller Boogie. Take another jaunt down memory lane with us as we revisit the good old days of VCRs and video stores.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #12 everyone is staring at us: We can't stay on topic. This episode starts out as a "Where were you when..." discussion, when Erin asks O'Dell where he was and what he was doing when OJ took off in the white bronco with the police in hot pursuit. Somehow the conversation morphs into a discussion about how awesome we were at roller skating. And since roller skates are involved, O'Dell HAS to talk about one of his favorite movies ever - Xanadu. So our question to you is - where were you when OJ took off in the white bronco, but more importantly, how are your roller skating skills?Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us: https://beacons.page/everyoneisstaring

Reason #11 everyone is staring at us: We can't let go of Sweet Valley High. In fact, we're going to be doing monthly re views right here for your listening pleasure, complete with our own twists on the characters and story lines.On this episode we revisit book one (Double Love) and book 2 (Secrets), and wow have our opinions changed since we were teenagers. We still love the books, but for entirely different reasons. Come hang with us!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Reason #10 why everyone is staring at us: We love giving each other ridiculous hypothetical situations. Today, O'Dell asks Erin what she would do if she woke up and found out she had switched bodies ,and is now a man. This progresses into us giving each other three people of the opposite gender, and we have to spend a week in their body. Each person comes with a different cash prize, but also its own set of repercussions. Who do we choose? Come join us and find out what our thought processes are. Is the money really worth it?Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Reason #9 everyone is staring at us: We're still a little obsessed with our favorite TV shows & movies from the past. We touch on Facts of Life before switching to our fave 80's ten movies a la Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Some Kind of Wonderful and the wanna-be Lloyd Dobblers of our lives. We then travel to the 90's and talk about BH 90210, Dawson's Creek and Felicity and the close out the show reminiscing about our favorite seasons of The Real World.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Reason #8 people are staring at us: We suddenly had an epiphany. We used to think that everyone was staring at us because we acted like weirdos. After finding some of our old blog posts and emails, we realized that this phrase doesn't apply to a single instance in our lives - it's been a constant theme. From feeling insecure in high school and wondering why everyone was staring at us, to being delusional (and slightly annoying) 20-somethings, the fact remains: We are staring at (and judging) ourselves even more harshly than anyone else. Today, we come to the realization that life is never easy, no matter what age you are. It's never as perfect as we think it should be, and even though we grew up thinking that one day we'd have all the answers, we now know that isn't possible. Even our parents - who we grew up thinking had all of life's answers - were just winging it and hoping for the best. We can only try and do the same.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Reason #7 that everyone is staring at us: We've told some doozies. In honor of April Fool's Day (when this episode initially aired) we talk about lies we've told that ended up causing us some major heartburn. We then shift to secrets we kept as kids, and then discuss our own willingness (or unwillingness) to open up about our personal lives and where our boundaries lie.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Reason #6 that everyone is staring at us: We've had some hilarious mishaps while dating. We don't hold back much on this show, and today even less so when we take a look at bad dates and hook-ups that should have been great, but went south quickly (and not in THAT way.) From mixed signals, to ghosting, to stupid reasons for breaking it off with someone, to humiliating ourselves on first dates, we have plenty to talk about (and laugh at) in this one.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Reason #5 that everyone is staring at us: We grew up without social media and being constantly connected, so when sites like Live Journal, Friendster, MySpace and eventually Facebook came along when we were in our 20's, they were game changers. These new modes of connection brought with them amazing new ways for us to connect with our friends across the globe. On this episode, we reflect on some of the stupid things we did when social media first came about, and take a look at how it currently plays a part in how we communicate and interact with others in our day to day lives - both in good and bad ways.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Reason #4 that everyone is staring at us: We do embarrassing things at work. From falling on our faces in front of large groups of people, to taking unintentional three-hour naps under our desks, we've not always been the model employees we are today.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Reason #3 that everyone is staring at us: We had crushes on random celebrities, geeked out over NKOTB (maybe a little too much), and even had crushes on cartoon characters as kids. Yeah - seriously.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Reason #2 that everyone is staring at us: We're in our 40's and still freak out over Sweet Valley High. Yes, SVH with its uber-white characters, shallow and clueless leads, and sometimes laughable plot lines. We spend the entire episode reminiscing, laughing, and discussing how the twins were sociopaths in their own way and also a little bit psycho. We think rereading the entire series and starting an online book club may be in order. Who's in?Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Reason #1 that everyone is staring at us: The things we did to entertain ourselves growing up in the 80's. From Saturday morning cartoons, to Genie & Donna, creating "working girl" musicals in our back yard, performing surgery on stuffed animals, and hoping King Kong would show up and whisk us away for an adventure (among other things).Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyoneisstaring?fan_landing=trueSign up for our monthly newsletter: https://whyareyoustaring.com/index.php/newsletter/Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com for more information about the show, merch links and more.If you have a question, a confession or something else that you'd like to share with us, send us a message to letstalk@whyareyoustaring.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyoneisstaring

Why is Everyone Staring at Us? is a new podcast launching February 22, 2021. The show is geared mostly toward the Gen-X crowd, but all are welcome. Come and take a walk down memory lane with us as we reflect on growing up completely oblivious in the 80's and 90's, and the impacts that some of our decisions have had on our adult lives. Every show launches with a question and where it goes from there is anyone's guess.The show launches on Monday, February 22, 2021 with a new episode on Thursday, February 25, and new episodes every Thursday after that.