Stephen Lenz

Stephen is a Regional Content Director at Townsquare Media with over two decades of experience in the media industry. He started as a Senior Editor at a teen celebrity magazine, where he conducted Britney Spears' first cover story interview, uncovering the relatable fact that she missed her prom. Stephen was also Editor-at-Chief at Moviefone (yes, he worked with that guy), launched an internet meme site and now works with the most talented group of local content creators in the business.

Cats and Holiday Travel: How Long Is Too Long to Leave Them Alone?

Finding the right balance between leaving your cat alone for just the right amount of time during your holiday travels is key to keeping Fluffy happy, healthy, and stress-free at home.

How Trendy Was Your Name? Find Out With This Super Fun Visualizer

See if your name was trendy, a total bust, or part of a pop culture moment.

From Candy Dishes to Expired Spices: 15 Things That Scream ‘Grandma’s House’

Step into Grandma's house, where cookie tins hold mysteries and even the toilet roll cover has a story to tell.

Avoid Embarrassment: Stop Your iPhone from Calling 911 Automatically

Learn from my clumsy mistake and discover how to avoid triggering your phone's Emergency SOS feature while juggling life (and a banana peel).

It Wasn’t a ’70s Kitchen Without These 22 Classic Essentials

From mushroom decor to that iconic jug (you know the one), let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to the quintessential '70s kitchen.

Liver and Onions, Anyone? 15 Dinner Dishes Americans Don’t Make Anymore

From Chicken Divan to ambrosia salad, these once-beloved American dinner dishes have faded from the mealtime rotation.

17 Smells That 1980s Kids Will Instantly Recognize

From the fruity smells of Lip Smackers before that awkward first kiss to the school supplies that made us a little dizzy, let’s take a nostalgic whiff down memory lane.

Another Mystery Animal Sighting Causes Stir (I Knew What It Was Immediately)

Want to crack the code on most "mystery animal" sightings? I got you.

I Had to Look Up How to Put on a T-Shirt Without Getting Deodorant Stains – Here’s the Trick

Think you know the right way to put on a T-shirt? Here’s how a simple change could save your shirt from those embarrassing deodorant stains.

Famous TV Shows With Only One Surviving Cast Member

From 'Diff'rent Strokes' to 'Gilligan's Island', several of the most iconic TV shows in history now have only one surviving main cast member. See who remains from these beloved programs.

16 Spooky Things That Kept ’80s Kids Up All Night

For those of us who grew up in the '70s and '80s, the line between reality and fiction was as blurry as the static on late-night TV—let's dive into the movies, shows, and moments that kept us up at night (and maybe still do).

Why Is Nerds Candy Called Nerds? The Sweet Reason Will Make You Smile.

You loved Nerds candy as a kid (and maybe now?) but do you know why Nerds are called Nerds? There's a sweet twist that you won't want to miss.