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For Crying Out Loud

FCOL Old Skool: My Songs Are No Different Than Your Songs!

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Lynette's daughter tells her to 'wait outside' after ignoring her at a high school volleyball game.
The episode opens with Lynette and Stefanie recording from a makeshift studio, joking about their downgraded setup. Lynette shares details of her birthday week, including going out to dinner with friends Suzanne and Melissa at the Ivy in Beverly Hills. She describes her daughter Natalia's behavior at a high school volleyball game, where Natalia initially ignored her and then told her to 'wait outside.' Later, Natalia introduced Lynette to a boy named Chris, whom she is 'talking to.' The hosts discuss the modern teen phrase 'talking to somebody,' interpreting it as casual dating without exclusivity. They reflect on how dating norms have changed since their youth. Lynette talks about her friend Suzanne, a single mom working remotely for Disney, who is feeling burned out and reevaluating her career, a sentiment the hosts note is common post-COVID. Lynette expresses fulfillment from her teaching job, especially since moving to Zoom. She recounts her birthday night, involving pre-gaming with champagne, Ubering to the Ivy, and receiving a free shot at a bar called The Henry. The conversation shifts to Stefanie's experience at an Ambrosia concert with John Ford Coley and Player, which was poorly attended, making her feel old. They discuss how aging affects appearance and style, debating fashion trends like painter pants and platform tennis shoes. The episode concludes with a parenting discussion about teenage girls' clothing, as Stefanie shares her husband John's concerns about their daughter Elby's shorts, leading to a nuanced debate on policing kids' outfits.

As heard by us

A loose family chat that moves from teaching and school logistics to a dinner at the Ivy.

For Crying Out Loud settles into the ordinary machinery of family life, drifting from teaching after work to bad Hollywood parking and the move to Zoom.

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For when you want a loose, fast conversation from the dungeon that still lands on school runs, teaching logistics, and a champagne dinner that ends responsibly.

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