Relive the magic of growing up in the American suburbs during the 1980s with siblings Aaron Selbig and Dr. Amy Besler. Every week, Aaron and Amy shine a spotlight on cultural artifacts from the era while processing what it was truly like to grow up a latchkey kid. And maybe they'll talk about their parents' divorce. Things could get weird.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRelive the magic of growing up in the American suburbs during the 1980s with siblings Aaron Selbig and Dr. Amy Besler. Every week, Aaron and Amy shine a spotlight on cultural artifacts from the era while processing what it was truly like to grow up a latchkey kid. And maybe they'll talk about their parents' divorce. Things could get weird.
Recent episodes include "Episode 184: Child Stars, Part One" (28 September 2026, 65 minutes), "Episode 183: Broadway Musicals" (14 September 2026, 58 minutes), and "Episode 182: A Very Special Latchkey Kids Fifth Anniversary Spectacular!" (31 August 2026, 67 minutes).
The Latchkey Kids publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 185 episodes.
Booking probability for The Latchkey Kids is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Latchkey Kids requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Latchkey Kids's contact route on record: public web form.
The Latchkey Kids is a society show with 185 episodes published.
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Episode #184
The 1980s were truly a Golden Age for child stars. We had the diminutive, wisecracking Gary Coleman, the precocious yet worldly Drew Barrymore ... and who can forget cute little Ricky Schroder tooling around on his...
Episode #183
The 1980s was a transformative time for Broadway musicals. With the spectacle of The Phantom of the Opera, the unbridled joy of La Cage aux Folles, and whatever the heck was going on in Cats, Broadway was bigger...
Episode #182
Can you believe it's been FIVE YEARS since The Latchkey Kids showed up in a DeLorean and took over the world of 1980s nostalgia podcasts? Join Aaron and Dr. Amy as they share some of their favorite fashions, music, and...
Episode #181
As the 1970s came to a close and disco was pronounced officially dead, the music world stood on the cusp of great change in 1980. The world had not yet been introduced to the genius of Prince, the many bracelets of...
Episode #180
Have you ever wanted to start your own cult? In this episode, Aaron and Dr. Amy research the many cults of the 1980s, hoping to learn more about what makes them tick, and the many steps needed to convince a large group...
Episode #179
Remember in the 5th grade, when they would separate the boys and the girls, and give everyone an extremely uncomfortable and rudimentary overview of human sexuality? Well, in Aaron and Dr. Amy's family, this was about...
Episode #178
Do you have a guilty pleasure movie? The 1980s were chock full of movies - like Ishtar, Mac and Me, or Leonard Part 6 - that maybe sounded appealing ON PAPER, but were complete and total flops at the box office. For...
Episode #177
In this second installment of the "Bad Entertainment" series, Aaron and Dr. Amy turn their attention to the almighty television (aka our babysitter and third parent)! Of course, we all love and still fondly remember...
Episode #176
For a description of this week's episode of The Latchkey Kids, please click this link: https://tinyurl.com/yx4kxfm6
Episode #175
Over the years, the great people of Great Britain have exported a great many things to the USA, including the Beatles, Yorkshire pudding, and sexy but difficult-to-maintain automobiles like the Jaguar. But perhaps...
Episode #174
If you're a regular Latchkey Kids listener, chances are you've experienced the following scenario: you and your spouse/sibling/urologist have been chatting away and (INSERT RANDOM CELEBRITY HERE) comes up in...
Episode #173
Alternative titles for this truly wild Latchkey Kids exploration of drugs and alcohol in the 1980s include "Blood Is Thicker Than Zima" and "Only Commit One Crime at a Time." Cheers, everyone!
Episode #172
Under normal circumstances, education was the LAST thing children of the 80s wanted when they sat down with their bowls of cereal to watch Saturday morning cartoons. But tucked in between Inspector Gadget and...
Episode #171
For all the archeologists in the Latchkey Kids audience, we have a question: when you are seeking important artifacts from world history, how common is it to experience tumbling boulders, pits of snakes, deadly spikes...
Episode #170
Were you a 1980s metalhead? Were you rockin a mullet, faded jeans, and a black T-shirt proudly displaying your love for Metallica, Guns N' Roses, or Motorhead? If your musical tastes go a little harder than Tiffany and...
Episode #169
It's the 1980s and the OG of TV talent shows - Star Search - has invited you to compete for the grand prize! Ed McMahon has introduced you and the spotlight is bright! What talent will you be sharing with America...
Episode #168
When you were a kid growing up in the 1980s, which superstar athlete did you love the most? Did you want to master the floor routine for a perfect 10 like Mary Lou Retton? Did you want to be like Mike? Or did you, like...
Episode #167
From the coming-of-age classic 'Stand By Me' to the dreamy fantasy world of 'The Princess Bride' to the GOAT of all rom-coms 'When Harry Met Sally,' Rob Reiner's films always emphasized humanity, and the breadth of...
Episode #166
As we start off a new year full of hope and promise (?), it's time to hop in the DeLorean with Aaron and Dr. Amy as we head back 40 years to January 1986! Join us as we relive the music, movies, toys, and cultural...
Episode #166
Picture this: it's a random Thursday night in 1983, and you have an hour to kill before your parents kick you out of the living room to watch Simon & Simon. What do you do? Well, you consult the TV Guide, of course...
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