Talks in Class

Jenna Barclay

Nostalgia and lifestyle creator Jenna Barclay examines the intersection of pop culture, fashion, and nostalgia through her own stories of growing up as a fashion-obsessed party girl in a small Midwestern town in the 2000s.

  1. 4 FEB

    Ep 83: 2026 Check-In! New Apartment Drama, Influencer Trip, Q&A and the Future of the Pod

    I'm back! Well, kind of. I give some life updates (my new apartment may be cursed and I went on a crazy influencer brand trip), talk about some ideas for the future of the pod, and answer audience questions covering topics from mandatory 2000s TV viewing to staying organized to (of course) Mary-Kate and Ashley.

    43 min

  2. 18/06/2025

    Ep 82: Mary Kate & Ashley (part 2): Child Stars Grow up

    In part 2 of my MK & A episode, this week I'm talking about Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen's lives and careers in the 2000s and beyond. I discuss the many films the girls made throughout their teens (including their final movie together), the media frenzy around them turning 18, the many ways they were victims of the paparazzi culture of the time, and their successful careers in fashion since retiring from acting. I also share some fun Mary Kate & Ashley movie facts, and of course, talk a lot about their outfits.

    43 min

  3. 05/06/2025

    Ep 81: Mary Kate & Ashley: Building an Empire

    Welcome to part 1 of a two-part look into the lives and careers of Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen. In this episode, I discuss the girls' early careers, the massive amount of work they did as child stars, and how they built a multi-media empire before they even hit their teens. I also reflect on why I loved the Olsen twins so much growing up and share my favorite Olsen twins movie moments from the '90s.

    40 min

  4. 23/05/2025

    Ep 80: Mall Nostalgia (Mail Bag Q&A)

    This week I'm answering a variety of questions from listeners, all related to the theme of mall nostalgia. From food court favorites to putting together the perfect mall outfit, I share some of my favorite memories of the mall and discuss whether or not I think we can expect a mall culture comeback.

    46 min

  5. 09/05/2025

    Ep 79: The Rise & Fall of Forever 21

    This week we're paying tribute to the most important mall store of my twenties: Forever 21. I share some history of the famous fast fashion brand, discuss its impact on trends and shopping habits, and of course, talk about some of the most memorable items and outfits I remember buying at Forever 21 - for better or worse.

    40 min

  6. 04/04/2025

    Ep 78: Limited Too & The Rise and Fall of Tween Fashion

    Once again we're talking about my favorite topic: mall stores! This week we're discussing the subset of pop culture in the '90s and early 2000s targeting pre-teen girls specifically and the stores, products, and brands that became popular at the time. I talk about some of the most popular tween fashion brands and stores of the early aughts, what happened to them, and why I think the Limited Too relaunch ultimately failed. I also share my favorite tween fashion moments from the Y2K era.

    40 min

  7. 20/03/2025

    Ep 77: Bath & Body Works in the '90s

    This week we're taking a deep dive into one of my favorite mall stores of the '90s, Bath and Body Works. I share some history of the iconic store (including the story behind the amazing '90s country market branding that I miss so much), reminisce on some of the products I remember from those days, and discuss the evolution of the brand from then to now. I also share my thoughts on the current B&BW branding and which products I think the brand should relaunch today!

    45 min
  8. Ep 76: Millennial Internet Culture & The Evolution of Influencers in "Ingrid Goes West"

    07/03/2025

    Ep 76: Millennial Internet Culture & The Evolution of Influencers in "Ingrid Goes West"

    We're traveling back to 2017 (yes, it's already been 8 years since 2017) to talk about 2010s millennial core, internet culture, Instagram aesthetics, the influencer economy, and parasocial relationships through the lens of one of my favorite movies ever, Ingrid Goes West. I share some of my own experiences as a content creator, discuss the evolution of millennial internet and & influencer culture, and share some of my favorite memories and trends from 2017.

    38 min
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About

Nostalgia and lifestyle creator Jenna Barclay examines the intersection of pop culture, fashion, and nostalgia through her own stories of growing up as a fashion-obsessed party girl in a small Midwestern town in the 2000s.

Information

  • Creator
    Jenna Barclay
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jenna Barclay
  • Show Website
    Talks in Class

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