Topic: 80s Comedy

2 chapters across the catalog

A Funny Little Fuc*er - the Wrap Up #39
6:36 - 9:45

A Funny Little Fuc*er - the Wrap Up #39

White Gold TV Series, Double Glazing Salesmen and 80s Culture

The discussion shifts to the British comedy series White Gold, which follows double glazing salesmen in the 1980s. The hosts compare the show's humor to The Inbetweeners and reminisce about the culture of the 80s motor trade and the lifestyle of their parents' generation. They observe that their parents were likely the first generation with significant disposable income for hobbies like car racing.

What Women Want Men To Know About Abuse And Sexual Harassment
46:28 - 49:41

What Women Want Men To Know About Abuse And Sexual Harassment

Societal Change, Predatory Behavior Patterns and Media Influence

The group reflects on how societal standards have evolved since the 1970s and 80s, when racist and sexist jokes were common on television. Joe, drawing on her experience interviewing offenders, explains that rapists often begin with a pattern of lower-level predatory behaviors like luring and inappropriate comments. They stress the importance of breaking these patterns early through education and social pressure.