Listener Tales 113: 90's Sleepover Edition
- Aug 27, 2026
- 1:05:19
- Full Episode
Weirdos! Grab your PJ's, some Aqua Net, and your favorite blue eye shadow and get ready to burn the midnight oil with us! This time, Deb has found 90's tales that will ensure that you're not the first to fall asleep at the slumber party... OH! And these tales are BY you FOR you and ALL ABOUT YOU juuuuust in case you were wondering! Don't forget to check out the YOUTUBE version is packed with extra Nicholas footage! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to Deb by emailing us at [email protected] with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line, and if you share pictures, please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)
Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022) Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023) Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Listener Tale Theme Music licensed from https://www.purple-planet.com Main Theme: Matti Paalanen — Trick or Treat — Provided by Jamendo Ad Music: Title: Artist: BlueJay Studio — Spooky Waltz — Provided by Jamendo
Brief Summary
Listeners share nostalgic and spooky tales from the 90s, including a lost Barbie Lamborghini and encounters with a murderer.
Key points
- Nostalgia for the '90s. A heartfelt discussion about the past and its impact on today's youth.
- A Mother's Day Gift. A touching story about the bond between a daughter and her mother.
- Healing Through Childhood Memories. Exploring how passing down memories can aid in healing after loss.
- A Journey Through Dreams. The narrator's dreams lead her back to her childhood school, revealing deep connections to her past.
- A Nostalgic Discovery. In the basement, the narrator finds mementos from her childhood, including her mother's handwriting.
- The Emotional Reunion. Finding her childhood Barbie Lamborghini brings tears and a sense of closure.
Episode highlights
- Nostalgia for the '90sA heartfelt discussion about the past and its impact on today's youth.“I wish I got to experience more of the '90s.”1:26Aug 27, 2026
- A Mother's Day GiftA touching story about the bond between a daughter and her mother.“I was the best Mother's Day gift she could have ever received.”9:10Aug 27, 2026
- Healing Through Childhood MemoriesExploring how passing down memories can aid in healing after loss.“Handing down little bits of your childhood to your children is healing.”15:16Aug 27, 2026
- A Journey Through DreamsThe narrator's dreams lead her back to her childhood school, revealing deep connections to her past.“Something was pulling me to go into the basement.”19:42Aug 27, 2026
- A Nostalgic DiscoveryIn the basement, the narrator finds mementos from her childhood, including her mother's handwriting.“I felt like I entered a time machine.”20:12Aug 27, 2026
- The Emotional ReunionFinding her childhood Barbie Lamborghini brings tears and a sense of closure.“I began sobbing, then trying to explain why I felt so strongly about this piece of plastic.”22:03Aug 27, 2026
- A Meaningful GiftThe narrator gifts the Barbie Lamborghini to her daughter, creating a new memory.“What a [ __ ] moment. As a mommy.”23:16Aug 27, 2026
- Murderers Don't Catch HairbrushesA humorous reflection on a serious situation, highlighting the absurdity of the moment.“Murderers don't catch hairbrushes.”34:44Aug 27, 2026
