8 episodes

Sisters and 90s babies Sid and Riley discuss media from their childhood and whether it holds up today.
Music by Josef Tuna Metesh
Pod cover art by ColorfulAndCocky on Etsy

Ruining Our Childhood Cassidy B and Riley C

    • Comedy
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Sisters and 90s babies Sid and Riley discuss media from their childhood and whether it holds up today.
Music by Josef Tuna Metesh
Pod cover art by ColorfulAndCocky on Etsy

    She's Hot - Paris Hilton

    She's Hot - Paris Hilton

    In today’s episode, Riley and Sid dive into a favorite topics of the 2000s: Paris Hilton.
    Undoubtedly privileged, the hotel heiress garnered a following of paparazzi at a young age. By the time she was an adult, Paris frazzled and dazzled the country with her reality show, sexy burger cameo and one-liners.
    We decided to explore the part before all of that. Be hot - have some empathy (yes, even for the rich.)
    Warning: this episode contains discussions and descriptions of sexual assault and child abuse. It may not be suitable for all listeners.
    Episode Sources: Episode 8: Paris Hilton (ruiningourchildhood.com)

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Lisa Frank - The Woman, The Brand....The Lawsuits

    Lisa Frank - The Woman, The Brand....The Lawsuits

    School supplies shopping was about two things: going to the City With the Mall and stocking up on fresh Lisa Frank merch. Were you more of a whimsical kitty on a cloud or a bear in a top hat kinda kid? These are the things Lisa Frank's very recognizable art helped ya figure out. In today's episode, Riley and Sid discuss the flashy art and the very... peculiar woman behind the brand. How does Lisa Frank hold up today? Listen to find out.
    Episode sources: Episode 7: Lisa Frank (is kinda weird) (ruiningourchildhood.com)

    • 44 min
    Hi, Barbies!👋

    Hi, Barbies!👋

    Was your Barbie an astronaut? A lawyer? A famous singer? Making out with your other Barbies in the back of her pink convertible? The gal can do it all! In today's episode, Sid and Riley discuss all things Barbie, recount some of their favorite childhood memories and agree that Margot Robbie is too beautiful to behold. How does Barbie hold up today? Listen to find out!
    Episode Sources: Blog | ROC Pod Episode 6: Hey Barbie! (Bargo Robbie) (ruiningourchildhood.com)

    • 1 hr 41 min
    Shania Twain - Queen of Us

    Shania Twain - Queen of Us

    Come on over while we discuss the musical icon that is Shania Twain! Whether you liked country or pop, Shania was IT in the 90s/2000s and is still a bad-ass queen today. Riley and Sid discuss her early life and career (trigger warning: child abuse) and how Sha-nay-nay holds up today.
    Episode sources: Blog | ROC Pod (ruiningourchildhood.com)

    • 59 min
    D.A.R.E. Unhinged

    D.A.R.E. Unhinged

    Hey kids! Wanna try some marijuana? Of course you don't! Street-smart lion Daren told you all about the evils of druuuuugs. Thank god for adults telling the youths not to do stuff - teenagers love that!
    Put down your vape and pop in some earbuds - Riley and Sid are here to talk about a childhood darling: the D.A.R.E. Program.
    How does D.A.R.E hold up today? Well, think about your college experience. Listen anyway.
    Episode Sources: Blog | ROC Pod (ruiningourchildhood.com)

    • 1 hr
    Boy Meets World - Topanga Canyon

    Boy Meets World - Topanga Canyon

    Sid and Riley discuss the 90s/00s beloved TV show Boy Meets World in episode 3 of Ruining Our Childhood. So pull up a beanbag and sit down with the Matthews family as we learn about relationships, friendship and alcoholism lite. How does Boy Meets World hold up today? Listen to find out.
    Episode sources: Blog | ROC Pod (ruiningourchildhood.com)

    • 2 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

JayGetsTheShow ,

An entertaining podcast from two sisters reminiscing over their childhood.

“Ruining Our Childhood” is a fun look back at pop culture of the 90s and 2000s through the eyes of two sisters. Riley and Cassidy are our hosts and it’s clear that these two sisters share a close bond as their chemistry and humor reminiscing over their childhood bleeds through discussions of their favorite childhood shows, artists and pop culture events. Each episode is vastly different than the last and it’s great how the sisters take turns on the topic of their weekly episode. Overall, it’s a fun listen and a podcast I’d recommend for anyone who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s.

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