To finish building the machine of the podcast (so episodes can be reliably delivered for years to come) "The Class of '74" is on a brief hiatus. New episodes resume Friday, August 15th.

Cynthia and Clay’s date at the Norwalk Drive-In hits rocky terrain after Cynthia tries Henry's Magic Pisser Elixer.

Written and narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

Ending Music: “Hero’s Time” by Paulo Kalazzi @Uppbeat.oi

Bumper Music: “Bring the Energy” by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

Cynthia and her friends borrow the Schyler's Country Squire wagon for a memorable night at the Norwalk Drive-In.

Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

Ending Music: “Circle of Ghosts” by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.oi

Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

1970 Paramount publicity still of Barbra Streisand is from "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever"

Cynthia plays air traffic controller as the Schylers' house reels from mood altering substances, confessions and would-be lovers.

Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

Cover Art by chatgpt.com

Ending Music: “Homestretch” by Aaron Paul Low @ Uppbeat.oi

Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

Secrets unravel on Glen River Road after the Watsons' marriage blows up. The Schylers try to protect Mimi and Cynthia ends up being the most responsible adult.

Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

Ending Music: "Circle of Ghosts" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.oi

Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

Cynthia is deeply shaken when she learns the scandalous past of a middleaged couple she enormously admired and feels isolated by her vow to keep their secrets.

Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

ending music "Satanic Panic" by Weary Pines @ #Uppbeat.io

front & back bumper music "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ #Uppbeat.io

Episode Illustration is a 1956 photograph by Vivian Maier

In latest episode of The Class of 74, 16-year-old Chrissie Evert's doing great at Forest Hills, Evan's caught in a medical nightmare; Cynthia and Annabel get annoyed with each other's behavior; a medical summit is held in the Schyler's vegetable garden; inmates take hostages at Attica Prison; Professor Allerton turns on Clarke; the charm of Clay Seton continues; Katey thinks something very fishy is going on; and Cynthia is stunned by the enormity of what Evan confides in her.

Author & Narrator: Laura Van Wormer

Producer: Ryann Robinson

ending music: "Love Hurts" by Iros Young @ uppbeat.io

bumper music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ uppbeat.io

Cynthia's collection of admirers is growing by leaps and bounds, but she can't stand two of them, one is being investigated by the cops, the gorgeous guy she scarcely knows is of course her favorite, while the guy who is supposed to be her boyfriend is all beat up.

What else is going on? A locker goes missing; the curse of the Vietnam War, Nixon's price controls, the 27 Club, Borgnine's Bar and Ashette's amazing closet adventure. ending music: "Epic Angel Choir Intro" by Tomas Herudek @ uppbeat.io bumper music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ uppbeat.io