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Shaun Squad Society

Podcast by Cindy, Dorese, Dame

English

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The Shaun Squad Society Podcast is a podcast written, produced and hosted by three women who want to keep the Magic of a Midnight Sky alive!Cindy, Dorese and Dame became friends at a Shaun Cassidy concert and immediately decided to form "The Shaun Squad."  Soon after, the Shaun Squad Society Podcast was conceived to discuss and reminisce about all-things Shaun Cassidy, from his first years as a teen idol to his current career as a writer and producer. This podcast brings together a community of Shaun's devoted fans, the ones who played his albums non-stop, and who tuned into The Hardy Boys Mysteries every Sunday evening.  And now, 46 years later, Shaun's story-telling tour has delighted fans again. So, join us for the stories, fun-facts, and fascinating interviews as we take you down memory lane with our Teen Dream, Shaun Cassidy.

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47 episodes

episode Deep Dive into American Gothic - The Lost "Potato Boy" Episode artwork

Deep Dive into American Gothic - The Lost "Potato Boy" Episode

Send us a text with your comments and/or reviews! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183567/fan_mail/new] A lost episode of a cult 90s horror drama sent us down a rabbit hole we didn’t expect. We’re doing a deep dive into American Gothic, the dark series Shaun Cassidy created for network TV, and specifically the unaired episode called “Potato Boy.” The setup alone is chilling: a child’s hymn drifting from a forbidden house, a town that treats suffering like gossip, and a 10-year-old orphan, Caleb Temple, trying to figure out why every adult suddenly wants to “help” him. We walk through the episode’s biggest storylines and the questions they raise. Why does Sheriff Lucas Buck, played by the impossibly charming Gary Cole, seem jealous of anyone who gets close to Caleb? What does the “Potato Boy” legend actually symbolize in a show obsessed with conscience, choice, and the price of protection? And how do the subplots, like the deputy’s buried secret, Selena’s uneasy tutoring scene, and a communion moment that turns disturbing, all point back to the same theme: power works best when it makes you feel alone.  If you love supernatural television, gothic thrillers, or overlooked 1990s TV series with real bite, this conversation will give you a fresh lens on why American Gothic still sticks with people. Subscribe for more deep dives, share this with a friend who loves dark TV, and leave us a message with your favorite American Gothic episode and your theory about what “Potato Boy” really means. Follow the Shaun Squad Society on: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Email us at shaunsquadsociety@gmail.com

5 May 2026 - 40 min
episode Toni Gallagher: Producer, Writer & Shaun Cassidy Fan At Heart artwork

Toni Gallagher: Producer, Writer & Shaun Cassidy Fan At Heart

Send us a text with your comments and/or reviews! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183567/fan_mail/new] We talk with writer and longtime TV producer Toni Gallagher, and Toni’s journey from Northwestern journalism dreams to early Hollywood jobs on The Tracy Ullman Show and at Steven Spielberg’s company, and then into the rise of reality television. She breaks down what “unscripted” actually means, how story editors build narrative from hundreds of hours of footage, and what producers can and can’t push on shows like The Real World, Road Rules, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. If you’ve ever wondered how reality TV producers shape scenes without writing dialogue, you’ll get a clear, honest look at the process.  Then we get to the part that had us crying laughing: Toni’s hilarious “Dear Shaun” humor piece, published on Slackjaw on Medium, written like a teen fangirl letter with one tiny update, she’s 60 years old. We also dig into her middle grade books Twist My Charm: The Popularity Spell and the sequel, including the “happy positive voodoo doll” twist, friendship drama, and Ryder Landry, the fictional pop-star crush that proves every era has its teen idol.  If you love Shaun Cassidy, The Hardy Boys nostalgia, behind-the-scenes TV production, writing advice, or the joy of fan communities, you’ll feel right at home with us. Subscribe, share this with a fellow teen-dream believer, and leave a review, what was your very first pop culture crush? Follow the Shaun Squad Society on: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Email us at shaunsquadsociety@gmail.com

22 Mar 2026 - 1 h 3 min
episode Revisiting The 1979 TV movie "Like Normal People" artwork

Revisiting The 1979 TV movie "Like Normal People"

Send us a text with your comments and/or reviews! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183567/fan_mail/new] A love story once treated as a legal problem becomes a lesson in dignity, courage, and change. We revisit the 1979 TV movie Like Normal People and explore how Roger and Virginia’s relationship forced a conversation about who gets to love, marry, work, and decide for themselves. Shaun Cassidy’s turn from teen idol to serious actor anchors a true story that confronted the era’s harsh language, widespread myths, and reflex to institutionalize anyone who didn’t fit a narrow mold.  At an assisted living home, a tender connection with Virginia becomes a civil rights test. Hand-holding and kissing are policed; the couple answers with a simple line that still resonates: we just want to be like normal people. Their wedding is more than ceremony; it’s a public argument for adulthood on their own terms. We also reflect on family dynamics—a brother’s ambitions, parents under strain—and why autonomy means honoring every voice at the table. Watch the film on YouTube and join us in seeing it with fresh eyes. If this story moved you, share the episode, leave a review, and tell us: what does “normal” even mean when love keeps rewriting the rules?  Follow the Shaun Squad Society on: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Email us at shaunsquadsociety@gmail.com

25 Feb 2026 - 46 min
episode Deep Dive into Hardy Boys Episode "Campus Terror" artwork

Deep Dive into Hardy Boys Episode "Campus Terror"

Send us a text with your comments and/or reviews! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183567/fan_mail/new] We revisit The Hardy Boys episode, “Campus Terror,” and the night Valerie Bertinelli upended every assumption about who counts as a suspect and what makes a teen idol compelling. The fun is in the misdirection—a self-defense coach, an IT professor with a mainframe called “the Rock,” and bikers with suspicious timing—but the lasting power comes from Joe’s quiet steadiness and the way fear softens into empathy. We share why this season two finale became a turning point for Shaun Cassidy: more of a serious tone, more gravity, and a performance that older teens embraced. There’s a harder conversation too. The script mislabels Wendy’s condition as schizophrenia; we unpack how the 1970s blurred diagnoses and how dissociative identity disorder is understood today.  If you love smart nostalgia, character growth, and a mystery that rewards a second look, press play and come along. Then tell us your favorite Hardy Boys episode that we should deep dive next. Subscribe, share with a friend who loved the show, and leave a review so more fans can find the Shaun Squad Society Podcast. Follow the Shaun Squad Society on: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Email us at shaunsquadsociety@gmail.com

25 Jan 2026 - 43 min
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Our Road To Shaun: A Three-City Adventure

Send us a text with your comments and/or reviews! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183567/fan_mail/new] This episode follows our adventures on The Road To Us Tour that started in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and ended in Des Plaines, Illinois. In order to meet our followers we did a live broadcast on Facebook, Shaun "tailgate" passing out goodie bags for fans arrival to the show, and ran a Shaun poster photo op--which kept the energy rising. The VIP Q&A peeled back layers on Shaun Cassidy’s career, while also hearing the story behind the now-beloved line “surprisingly good.”  In St. Charles, the goodie bags and photo ops continued in front of the theatre and an after-show get-together turned a slideshow into a Shaun scrapbook. We also met a fan in cancer treatment whose joy over a Shaun swag bag reminded us why small gestures count. In Des Plaines, threatening weather became an invitation when the venue welcomed us inside, gave us space, and helped us host a flowing photo op. A front-row ticket giveaway brought a listener from St. Louis, and a local radio personality stopped by for a picture.   If you love fan culture, tour stories, and the way music bridges decades, you’ll find a lot to hold onto here—laughs, Q&A gems, and the simple truth that showing up matters. If this resonated, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a little 70s sparkle, and leave a quick review to help more fans find the show. Follow the Shaun Squad Society on: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Email us at shaunsquadsociety@gmail.com

16 Dec 2025 - 46 min
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