ac0be969-d7df-460c-a66c-a6f900e1ebd1 6402477e-f825-4767-9943-aa40001153af d80988ee-86b8-47a6-b467-b20c00ec088b d9f2a116-5ba8-4b1d-a8a0-b20c00ee4be1 en-US Generation Gilmore Girls From the creators of ‘Generation Barney’, ‘Generation Gilmore Girls’ revisits the popular TV series and asks why it still resonates 25 years later. We learn how it shaped some of the actors who worked on it, and the fans who watch it. It’s about the television that comforts us and helps us become who we are, from the state that inspired the whole phenomenon. https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/generation-barney From the creators of ‘Generation Barney’, ‘Generation Gilmore Girls’ revisits the popular TV series and asks why it still resonates 25 years later. We learn how it shaped some of the actors who worked on it, and the fans who watch it. It’s about the television that comforts us and helps us become who we are, from the state that inspired the whole phenomenon.

In season one, ‘Generation Barney’ explored the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It’s about the purple dinosaur but it’s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it’s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world.

Learn more about 'Generation Barney' at ctpublic.org/barney.

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]]> serial From the creators of ‘Generation Barney’, ‘Generation Gilmore Girls’ revisits the popular TV series and asks why it still resonates 25 years later. We learn how it shaped some of the actors who worked on it, and the fans who watch it. It’s about the television that comforts us and helps us become who we are, from the state that inspired the whole phenomenon. In season one, ‘Generation Barney’ explored the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It’s about the purple dinosaur but it’s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it’s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world. Learn more about 'Generation Barney' at ctpublic.org/barney. Learn more about 'Generation Gilmore Girls' at ctpublic.org/gilmore. To support more journalism like this, visit ctpublic.org/donate. Rob Gabaree rgabaree@ctpublic.org Connecticut Public 2026 Connecticut Public clean https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/ac0be969-d7df-460c-a66c-a6f900e1ebd1/d80988ee-86b8-47a6-b467-b20c00ec088b/image.jpg?t=1761333047&size=Large Generation Gilmore Girls https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/generation-barney Generation Gilmore Girls: Welcome to Stars Hollow, Connecticut! Generation Gilmore Girls: Welcome to Stars Hollow, Connecticut! Every year, fans travel to Connecticut to get a taste of Stars Hollow. No, the town doesn’t exist. But it is inspired by very real places. Those places have even been shaped by the show. In this episode, we explore which parts of Connecticut inspired "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. We’ll road trip with you to discover your own piece of Stars Hollow – and to see how the real life places compare to the Connecticut on the show. 

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]]> Every year, fans travel to Connecticut to get a taste of Stars Hollow. No, the town doesn’t exist. But it is inspired by very real places. Those places have even been shaped by the show. In this episode, we explore which parts of Connecticut inspired "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. We’ll road trip with you to discover your own piece of Stars Hollow – and to see how the real life places compare to the Connecticut on the show. 

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]]> Every year, fans travel to Connecticut to get a taste of Stars Hollow. No, the town doesn’t exist. But it is inspired by very real places. Those places have even been shaped by the show. In this episode, we explore which parts of Connecticut inspired "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. We’ll road trip with you to discover your own piece of Stars Hollow – and to see how the real life places compare to the Connecticut on the show. Parents, a heads-up: audio contains a few bleeped explicit words. Gilmore Girls television pop culture media TV actors fans fandom fan festivals Stars Hollow Connecticut Hartford New Haven Yale Emily Kuroda Generation Gilmore Girls Generation Barney Connecticut Public Gilmore Girls, television, pop culture, media, TV, actors, fans, fandom, fan festivals, Stars Hollow, Connecticut, Hartford, New Haven, Yale, Emily Kuroda, Generation Gilmore Girls, Generation Barney, Connecticut Public full 2 3 Connecticut Public 461a747c-7fce-4067-b746-b3b101057e4e 461a747c-7fce-4067-b746-b3b101057e4e Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000 2338 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/generation-gilmore-girls-welcome-to-stars-hollow-connecticut yes Generation Gilmore Girls: Play it again, Amy! Generation Gilmore Girls: Play it again, Amy! 25 years after its premiere, "Gilmore Girls" lives on because of its fans. Those fans have created a special community – one that feels a lot like the small town of Stars Hollow in the show. What is it about "Gilmore Girls"  that inspires people to come together? And what can it teach us about what we’re missing in our daily lives? 

“Gilmore Guys” podcast host Kevin T. Porter, cast member Yanic Truesdale, and Fan Fest Society event organizer Jennie Whitaker reflect on the special fandom that is keeping the show alive on television screens and in our hearts. 

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]]> 25 years after its premiere, "Gilmore Girls" lives on because of its fans. Those fans have created a special community – one that feels a lot like the small town of Stars Hollow in the show. What is it about "Gilmore Girls"  that inspires people to come together? And what can it teach us about what we’re missing in our daily lives? 

“Gilmore Guys” podcast host Kevin T. Porter, cast member Yanic Truesdale, and Fan Fest Society event organizer Jennie Whitaker reflect on the special fandom that is keeping the show alive on television screens and in our hearts. 

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]]> 25 years after its premiere, "Gilmore Girls" lives on because of its fans. Those fans have created a special community – one that feels a lot like the small town of Stars Hollow in the show. What is it about "Gilmore Girls" that inspires people to come together? And what can it teach us about what we’re missing in our daily lives? “Gilmore Guys” podcast host Kevin T. Porter, cast member Yanic Truesdale, and Firelight Festival organizer Jennie Whitaker reflect on the special fandom that is keeping the show alive on television screens and in our hearts. Gilmore Girls television pop culture media TV actors Yanic Truesdale Kevin T. Porter Gilmore Guys fans fandom fan festivals Connecticut Public Generation Gilmore Girls Gilmore Girls, television, pop culture, media, TV, actors, Yanic Truesdale, Kevin T. Porter, Gilmore Guys, fans, fandom, fan festivals, Connecticut Public, Generation Gilmore Girls full 2 2 Connecticut Public 1c653c5b-4941-4ebb-8679-b3aa00ff3acb 1c653c5b-4941-4ebb-8679-b3aa00ff3acb Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000 2330 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/generation-gilmore-girls-play-it-again-amy clean Generation Gilmore Girls: Oy, with the Gilmores already! Generation Gilmore Girls: Oy, with the Gilmores already! "Gilmore Girls" premiered on The WB in October 2000 and it’s still finding new fans 25 years later. In this episode, we’re on a mission to find out how "Gilmore Girls" found its audience, while staying true to itself – from its "Gilmore speed” delivery, its pop culture-packed references, and its complicated female characters.  

Hear why it resonates from actor Keiko Agena, who played Lane Kim on the show, and fan and "Ginny & Georgia" creator Sarah Lampert. 

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]]> "Gilmore Girls" premiered on The WB in October 2000 and it’s still finding new fans 25 years later. In this episode, we’re on a mission to find out how "Gilmore Girls" found its audience, while staying true to itself – from its "Gilmore speed” delivery, its pop culture-packed references, and its complicated female characters.  

Hear why it resonates from actor Keiko Agena, who played Lane Kim on the show, and fan and "Ginny & Georgia" creator Sarah Lampert. 

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]]> "Gilmore Girls" premiered on The WB in October 2000 and it’s still finding new fans 25 years later. In this episode, we’re on a mission to find out how "Gilmore Girls" found its audience, while staying true to itself – from its "Gilmore speed” delivery, its pop culture-packed references, and its complicated female characters. Hear why it resonates from actor Keiko Agena, who played Lane Kim on the show, and fan and "Ginny & Georgia" creator Sarah Lampert. Gilmore Girls television pop culture media TV actors Keiko Agena Sarah Lampert Ginny and Georgia Netflix Lorelai Gilmore Amy Sherman-Palladino Daniel Palladino A Year in the Life The Hollywood Reporter Bechdel Test Generation Gilmore Girls Generation Barney Connecticut Public Chloe Wynne Gilmore Girls, television, pop culture, media, TV, actors, Keiko Agena, Sarah Lampert, Ginny and Georgia, Netflix, Lorelai Gilmore, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, A Year in the Life, The Hollywood Reporter, Bechdel Test, Generation Gilmore Girls, Generation Barney, Connecticut Public, Chloe Wynne full 2 1 Connecticut Public 4f36e8d9-7152-4262-99a4-b39d000b7989 4f36e8d9-7152-4262-99a4-b39d000b7989 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000 2195 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/generation-gilmore-girls-oy-with-the-gilmores-already yes Generation Gilmore Girls: Trailer Generation Gilmore Girls: Trailer Why do three Gilmore Girls and a small town continue to resonate with generations of fans? And what does a TV series that ended nearly two decades ago tell us about who we want to be? This three-part podcast looks for answers in the place that inspired it all: Connecticut. 

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]]> Why do three Gilmore Girls and a small town continue to resonate with generations of fans? And what does a TV series that ended nearly two decades ago tell us about who we want to be? This three-part podcast looks for answers in the place that inspired it all: Connecticut. 

"Generation Gilmore Girls", coming December 2nd, listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> Pour your coffee and grab your red vines… The trailer for Generation Gilmore Girls is here! A three-part podcast about the TV we love and how it shapes us. Coming December 2. Generation Gilmore Girls Gilmore Girls Connecticut Public Generation Gilmore Girls, Gilmore Girls, Connecticut Public trailer 2 Connecticut Public 19607f82-f040-4d3e-88c1-b380013c8f2a 19607f82-f040-4d3e-88c1-b380013c8f2a Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:55:00 +0000 191 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/generation-gilmore-girls-trailer clean Sneak Peek: New Season, New Generation Sneak Peek: New Season, New Generation The team behind 'Generation Barney' is back with something new. This season, we take a look at one of the most famous shows set in Connecticut. Meet 'Generation Gilmore Girls,' a three-part podcast about the media we love and how it shapes us. 

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]]> The team behind 'Generation Barney' is back with something new. This season, we take a look at one of the most famous shows set in Connecticut. Meet 'Generation Gilmore Girls,' a three-part podcast about the media we love and how it shapes us. 

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]]> The team behind Generation Barney is back with something new. This season, we take a look at one of the most famous shows set in Connecticut. Meet Generation Gilmore Girls, a three-part podcast about the media we love and how it shapes us.  Generation Barney Generation Gilmore Girls Connecticut Public Gilmore Girls Connecticut Public Podcast Generation Barney, Generation Gilmore Girls, Connecticut Public, Gilmore Girls, Connecticut Public Podcast full 1 Connecticut Public 301e31bf-96c9-4b44-a685-b36901730083 301e31bf-96c9-4b44-a685-b36901730083 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 60 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/sneak-peek-new-season-new-generation clean Generation Barney: Purple-Colored Glasses Generation Barney: Purple-Colored Glasses Barney made kids feel loved. He was a friend, sometimes even a father figure, to Millennials and Gen Zers. To this day, many are finding comfort in this purple dinosaur and trying to put his values into practice. So, why do the things we loved as kids stick with us? What draws us back to them decades later?

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]]> Barney made kids feel loved. He was a friend, sometimes even a father figure, to Millennials and Gen Zers. To this day, many are finding comfort in this purple dinosaur and trying to put his values into practice. So, why do the things we loved as kids stick with us? What draws us back to them decades later?

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The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme composer is Jay Cowit. 

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]]> Barney made kids feel loved. He was a friend, sometimes even a father figure, to Millennials and Gen Zers. To this day, many are finding comfort in this purple dinosaur and trying to put his values into practice. So, why do the things we loved as kids stick with us? What draws us back to them decades later? Generation Barney Connecticut Public Barney Generation Gilmore Girls Connecticut Public Podcast pop culture nostalgia Generation Barney, Connecticut Public, Barney, Generation Gilmore Girls, Connecticut Public Podcast, pop culture, nostalgia full 1 7 Connecticut Public b9f33dce-775d-4388-9d0e-b248010e416f b9f33dce-775d-4388-9d0e-b248010e416f Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 2506 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/purple-colored-glasses clean Generation Barney: Kid Bopz Generation Barney: Kid Bopz “Barney & Friends” was all about the music. Barney and the kids on the show would learn about everything through song. The people behind Barney’s tunes had to make sure toddlers could easily understand what they were hearing — that meant songs had to be active, repetitive, and simple. But those same ingredients? They made some parents cringe. For a lot of them, the songs felt like torture.

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]]> “Barney & Friends” was all about the music. Barney and the kids on the show would learn about everything through song. The people behind Barney’s tunes had to make sure toddlers could easily understand what they were hearing — that meant songs had to be active, repetitive, and simple. But those same ingredients? They made some parents cringe. For a lot of them, the songs felt like torture.

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]]> “Barney & Friends” was all about the music. Barney and the kids on the show would learn about everything through song. The people behind Barney’s tunes had to make sure toddlers could easily understand what they were hearing — that meant songs had to be active, repetitive, and simple. But those same ingredients? They made some parents cringe. For a lot of them, the songs felt like torture. Generation Barney Connecticut Public Connecticut Public Podcasts Barney Kids Music Kids Television Generation Gilmore Girls music childrens music Generation Barney, Connecticut Public, Connecticut Public Podcasts, Barney, Kids Music, Kids Television, Generation Gilmore Girls, music, childrens music full 1 6 Connecticut Public c4fd0634-2831-45fb-acad-b2410136d2d0 c4fd0634-2831-45fb-acad-b2410136d2d0 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 2614 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/kid-bopz clean Generation Barney: Purple Dino Puppeteers Generation Barney: Purple Dino Puppeteers For a lot of young viewers, Barney wasn’t just a character on TV. He was more like a friend. Barney even became a kind of mentor for some kids. For one group of friends, their friendship — and even careers — might’ve turned out totally different had it not been for a purple dinosaur.

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]]> For a lot of young viewers, Barney wasn’t just a character on TV. He was more like a friend. Barney even became a kind of mentor for some kids. For one group of friends, their friendship — and even careers — might’ve turned out totally different had it not been for a purple dinosaur.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DINO and get on your way to being your best self.

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]]> For a lot of young viewers, Barney wasn’t just a character on TV. He was more like a friend. Barney even became a kind of mentor for some kids. For one group of friends, their friendship — and even careers — might’ve turned out totally different had it not been for a purple dinosaur. Generation Barney Connecticut Public Connecticut Public Podcast Barney Puppets Puppeteers pop culture kids tv sesame street jim henson Generation Gilmore Girls Generation Barney, Connecticut Public, Connecticut Public Podcast, Barney, Puppets, Puppeteers, pop culture, kids tv, sesame street, jim henson, Generation Gilmore Girls full 1 5 Connecticut Public 790f431d-556a-45ce-865e-b22f013dd1d0 790f431d-556a-45ce-865e-b22f013dd1d0 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 1910 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/purple-dino-puppeteers clean Generation Barney: Purple Capitalism Generation Barney: Purple Capitalism On “Barney & Friends,” Barney starts off as a plush toy and then comes to life. That iconic stuffed animal wasn’t just on the small screen; it was in the homes of children around the world. Merchandise was a huge part of the show’s success. But “Barney & Friends” wasn’t the first movie or TV show to connect with fans through merch. That dates back a long time — and has a history that includes He-Man, Ronald Reagan, and George Lucas.

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]]> On “Barney & Friends,” Barney starts off as a plush toy and then comes to life. That iconic stuffed animal wasn’t just on the small screen; it was in the homes of children around the world. Merchandise was a huge part of the show’s success. But “Barney & Friends” wasn’t the first movie or TV show to connect with fans through merch. That dates back a long time — and has a history that includes He-Man, Ronald Reagan, and George Lucas.

This episode is sponsored by MasterClass. Learn from the best to become your best. Head over to masterclass.com/DINO for the current offer.

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]]> On “Barney & Friends,” Barney starts off as a plush toy and then comes to life. That iconic stuffed animal wasn’t just on the small screen; it was in the homes of children around the world. Merchandise was a huge part of the show’s success. But “Barney & Friends” wasn’t the first movie or TV show to connect with fans through merch. That dates back a long time — and has a history that includes He-Man, Ronald Reagan, and George Lucas. Generation Barney Connecticut Public pop culture merchandise connecticut public podcast Generation Gilmore Girls Barney Kids Toys nostalgia Mattel toy industry Generation Barney, Connecticut Public, pop culture, merchandise, connecticut public podcast, Generation Gilmore Girls, Barney, Kids Toys, nostalgia, Mattel, toy industry full 1 4 Connecticut Public b23ae21c-4d3e-46df-8b9c-b22f01309a75 b23ae21c-4d3e-46df-8b9c-b22f01309a75 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 2168 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/purple-capitalism clean Generation Barney: Love 2 Hate Generation Barney: Love 2 Hate Kids all over the world loved Barney. But even though Barney loved everybody, not everybody loved him back. Some parents found the character pretty annoying. Other grown-ups took things a step further. In some cases, the Barney backlash even got violent. That extreme reaction from adults? It can tell us a bit about our culture today — and how much our identities can get wrapped up in the things we love and hate.

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]]> Kids all over the world loved Barney. But even though Barney loved everybody, not everybody loved him back. Some parents found the character pretty annoying. Other grown-ups took things a step further. In some cases, the Barney backlash even got violent. That extreme reaction from adults? It can tell us a bit about our culture today — and how much our identities can get wrapped up in the things we love and hate.

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The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme composer is Jay Cowit. 

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]]> Kids all over the world loved Barney. But even though Barney loved everybody, not everybody loved him back. Some parents found the character pretty annoying. Other grown-ups took things a step further. In some cases, the Barney backlash even got violent. That extreme reaction from adults? It can tell us a bit about our culture today — and how much our identities can get wrapped up in the things we love and hate. Generation Barney Barney Connecticut Public Connecticut Public Podcast pop culture Generation Gilmore Girls Love 2 Hate Generation Barney, Barney, Connecticut Public, Connecticut Public Podcast, pop culture, Generation Gilmore Girls, Love 2 Hate full 1 3 Connecticut Public 3c7be7a5-8d19-4e5d-9150-b229012f2ec8 3c7be7a5-8d19-4e5d-9150-b229012f2ec8 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 2386 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/love-2-hate clean Generation Barney: Dinosync Generation Barney: Dinosync For years, two men brought Barney to life. One was the voice, one was the body, and together they entertained kids around the world. Bob West and David Joyner created an iconic character in Barney, from the goofy laugh to those gravity-defying jumps. Just like the character meant so much to many of us, Barney meant a lot to Bob and David, too.

The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme composer is Jay Cowit. 

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]]> For years, two men brought Barney to life. One was the voice, one was the body, and together they entertained kids around the world. Bob West and David Joyner created an iconic character in Barney, from the goofy laugh to those gravity-defying jumps. Just like the character meant so much to many of us, Barney meant a lot to Bob and David, too.

The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme composer is Jay Cowit. 

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]]> For years, two men brought Barney to life. In this episode of Generation Barney, meet Bob West and David Joyner, the two men who together created the iconic purple Dinosaur. Generation Barney Connecticut Public David Joyner Bob West Barney Connecticut Public Podcast Generation Gilmore Girls Generation Barney, Connecticut Public, David Joyner, Bob West, Barney, Connecticut Public Podcast, Generation Gilmore Girls full 1 2 Connecticut Public 9e97f0e1-2a1c-4630-bacd-b2250148ad1a 9e97f0e1-2a1c-4630-bacd-b2250148ad1a Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 2165 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/dinosync clean Generation Barney: Toddler TV Generation Barney: Toddler TV In the 90s, preschoolers went nuts for “Barney & Friends” — and that’s kind of by design. The people behind the show put a lot of thought into every detail, from the word choices in scripts to the behaviors Barney modeled. Barney spoke to kids in a language they could understand. And those little ones? They were also central to the creation, and evolution, of the show.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DINO and get on your way to being your best self.

The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme composer is Jay Cowit. 

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]]> In the 90s, preschoolers went nuts for “Barney & Friends” — and that’s kind of by design. The people behind the show put a lot of thought into every detail, from the word choices in scripts to the behaviors Barney modeled. Barney spoke to kids in a language they could understand. And those little ones? They were also central to the creation, and evolution, of the show.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DINO and get on your way to being your best self.

The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme composer is Jay Cowit. 

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]]> In the 90s, preschoolers went nuts for “Barney & Friends” — and that’s kind of by design. The people behind the show put a lot of thought into every detail, from the word choices in scripts to the behaviors Barney modeled. Barney spoke to kids in a language they could understand. And those little ones? They were also central to the creation, and evolution, of the show. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DINO and get on your way to being your best self. Generation Barney Connecticut Public Barney Generation Gilmore Girls Connecticut Public Podcast nostalgia pop culture Generation Barney, Connecticut Public, Barney, Generation Gilmore Girls, Connecticut Public Podcast, nostalgia, pop culture full 1 1 Connecticut Public 33a8b9a2-c0c8-4e5c-ba25-b22501489f70 33a8b9a2-c0c8-4e5c-ba25-b22501489f70 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 2540 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/toddler-tv clean Generation Barney: Trailer Generation Barney: Trailer Meet “Generation Barney,” a podcast about the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It’s about the purple dinosaur. But it’s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it’s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world.

The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme composer is Jay Cowit. 

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]]> Meet “Generation Barney,” a podcast about the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It’s about the purple dinosaur. But it’s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it’s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world.

The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme composer is Jay Cowit. 

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]]> Generation Barney is a seven part podcast about the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. Barney Generation Barney Generation Barney Trailer Connecticut Public Narrative Podcasts Generation Gilmore Girls Connecticut Public Podcast nostalgia pop culture Barney, Generation Barney, Generation Barney Trailer, Connecticut Public, Narrative Podcasts, Generation Gilmore Girls, Connecticut Public Podcast, nostalgia, pop culture trailer 1 Connecticut Public 61aca1cf-0193-4e2c-8e0a-b21400f8b9a9 61aca1cf-0193-4e2c-8e0a-b21400f8b9a9 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 136 https://omny.fm/shows/generation-barney/trailer-generation-barney clean