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The Class of '74 Podcast
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Inspired by her 50th reunion (Darien, CT's class of 1974), Laura Van Wormer writes and narrates on ongoing fictional story about high school students 1971-1974 in a wealthy CT suburb of New York. Listeners are welcomed to post comments and memories here!
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#23 MIMI IS THE COOLEST
After learning that Victor Wronski  — the steroid-fueled attacker — has left the hospital, Cynthia worries about Evan's safety while trying to follow the detective's plea to keep quiet. Meanwhile Mimi...
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#22 AND THAT'S IT? NO ONE'S GOING TO DO ANYTHING?
Cynthia panics after learning Clay was rushed to Mass General in an effort to save his hand. As she searches for answers and updates on his condition, the episode shifts between tense phone calls, tow...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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#21 CYNTHIA IS IN OVER HER HEAD
In this episode Cynthia struggles with worry and exhaustion as she searches for  books and answers. Cynthia confides in a guidance counselor about Betsey Satterfield’s weight loss, drinking, and risky...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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#20 TIED IN SILENCE: CLAY'S RESCUE AT BRIGHTON HIGH
Clay is discovered bound and gagged in the school stadium snack bar; police, medics, and students rush to free him while Cynthia watches in fear and relief. Despite severe bruising and numbness, Clay ...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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#19 VANISHED AFTER PRACTICE: THE CASE OF CLAY SETON
When sophomore football player Clay Seton doesn’t return home after a Sunday practice, rumors spread, police coordinate a campus-wide search, and classmates recount where they last saw him. The episod...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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#18 A CLIFFHANGER AT BRIGHTON HIGH
Against a background of science, Cynthia navigates the fallout from a shocking Saturday night as friendships fracture and secrets surface  Cynthia meets Señora Cardova's husband when a reporter radios...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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#17 BRIGHTON SECRETS: STORMY DAYS, SCHOOLYARD SCANDALS
In Episode 17, Cynthia navigates a chaotic school day at Brighton High: an economics quiz exposes Cynthia and her classmates as well-meaning but clueless children of privilege; Cynthia introduces stra...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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#16 FRIENDS ARE GOOD, RIGHT? | The Class of ’74
Evan brings Cynthia up to date on the wicked witch of Chicago; Cynthia tries to escape the consequences for skipping a class; Katey attracts a new admirer, attacks Cynthia for being too full of hersel...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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#15 WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE TO BE SO MEAN? | The Class of ’74
In Episode 15 of "The Class of '74," tensions rise as Cynthia grapples with the aftermath of a traumatic encounter and the complexities of her relationships. As she navigates the challenges of teenage...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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#14 DRIVE-IN SECRETS AND A GIRL'S REPUTATION | The Class of ’74
A chaotic teenage night of romance, confusion, suspicion and passion at the Norwalk Drive-In finally ends but many uneasy questions continue. Cynthia and Katey’s new friendship is tested and dropping ...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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#13 WHAT THE PUPPY SAW: THE DRIVE-IN PART 2 | The Class of ’74
Cynthia and Clay’s date at the Norwalk Drive-In hits rocky terrain after Cynthia tries Henry's Magic Pisser Elixer.     #Classof74Podcast Written and narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Rob...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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#12 SOMETHING ABOUT HER: THE DRIVE-IN PART 1 | The Class of ’74
Cynthia and her friends borrow the Schyler's Country Squire wagon for a memorable night at the Norwalk Drive-In.   #Classof74Podcast     Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robi...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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#11 IS EVERYTHING OKAY? | The Class of ’74
Cynthia plays air traffic controller as the Schylers' house reels from mood altering substances, confessions and would-be lovers.     #Classof74Podcast   Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produ...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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#10 FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT | The Class of ’74
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. #Classof74Podcast   Written and Narrated...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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#9 KEEPER OF SECRETS | The Class of ’74
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.    #Classof74Podcast Written & Narra...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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#8 DISSENTION IN THE RANKS: CHANGE IS A COMIN' | The Class of ’74
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 medi...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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#7 THE MYSTERY OF ATTRACTION | The Class of ’74
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, ...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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#5-6 CYNTHIA IMAGINES | The Class of ’74
Cynthia and Mimi secretly watch The Dick Cavett Show; Cynthia's triumphant arrival at the second day of school is marred by suspicion and the alphabetizing of home room situates her between the “Black...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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#4 IN ONE SO YOUNG | The Class of ’74
This week, we dive into the 1971 mysteries surrounding Mrs. Watson's behavior, Victor Wronski's attack on Evan Whittaker, and Mrs. Schyler's devotion to her electric skillet.   #Classof74Podcast Bumpe...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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#3 A SHOCKING EVENT | The Class of ’74
We're STILL on the first tumultuous day of school at Brighton High, September 8, 1971. It is another rock and roll episode of colliding good kids and bad kids, students, falculty, police, and mysterio...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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#2 HIGH SCHOOL IS A COMPLICATED BUSINESS | The Class of ’74
The halls of Brighton High quickly fill with mystery, intrigue, adventure, romance and chaos, to say nothing of baffling new acquaintances, bullies and a creepy vice principal. Watch Cynthia navigate ...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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#1 WELCOME TO FAIRFIELD COUNTY 1971 | The Class of ’74
The premiere episode of a period dramedy, depicting the ups and downs of teenage life in a wealthy suburb of New York City, 1971-1974. The town of Brighton, CT is fictional, but emblematic of several ...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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The Class of '74: A Serialized Story Coming Soon
Podcast Episode · The Class of ’74 · Trailer · 3m
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April 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM