Shaun Squad Society
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.
Shaun Squad Society
Deep Dive into the Hardy Boys episode, "The Last Kiss of Summer"
When summer romance turns deadly, Joe Hardy's world shatters as his fiancée Jamie is killed by a drunk driver named Jocko. What begins as a carefree California visit ends with a quest for justice that showcases a more mature, emotionally-driven Hardy Boys storyline than ever before.
The Season 3 opener "The Last Kiss of Summer" stands apart as Shaun Cassidy's favorite episode—and for good reason. The beautiful coastal scenery paired with the haunting melody of "If" creates a powerful backdrop for Joe's grief and determination. Rather than wait for the Justice Department, which had been tracking Jocko for years regarding a $500,000 mail truck robbery, Joe takes matters into his own hands through an elaborate undercover operation.
The episode's bittersweet ending reminds us that justice, while necessary, doesn't erase loss. As Joe sees a woman resembling Jamie walking along the beach, we're left with the sense that while life continues, some wounds never fully heal. Whether you're revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, "The Last Kiss of Summer" demonstrates exactly why The Hardy Boys continues to capture hearts decades after its original airing.
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