Join us as we re-live the 1985 classic movie, Vision Quest. More than just a sports movie about wrestling, Vision Quest follows the story of a young man's desire to do something great in his life. Vision Quest features a great cast and an even better soundtrack! Thanks for listening!
Join us as we re-live the 1985 classic movie, Vision Quest. More than just a sports movie about wrestling, Vision Quest follows the story of a young man's desire to do something great in his life. Vision Quest features a great cast and an even better soundtrack! Thanks for listening!
Join us as we re-live the 1985 classic movie, Vision Quest. More than just a sports movie about wrestling, Vision Quest follows the story of a young man's desire to do something great in his life. Vision Quest features a great cast and an even better soundtrack! Thanks for listening!
Sing along with the Brothers High as they play some of their favorite duets of the Gen X era!
Sing along with the Brothers High as they play some of their favorite duets of the Gen X era!
We close out our list of favorite stand -up comedians in Part Two. Sean remembers a "wild and crazy guy" from the 70s, the driest of the dry, and an insanely popular "character." Hopefully, these hints will help you out! After this episode, you will understand how special comedy was to The Brothers High. Thanks for listening!
Comedians have always been around, but stand-up comedy became an industry in the Gen X era. Join us as we reminisce about some of our favorite names, and there are plenty. Learn about the importance of being on The Tonight Show, and how Roseanne and Seinfeld spawned the TV era of sitcoms in the 90s. Thanks for listening!
We finish up our list of the most dominant sports teams of Gen X. Scott wraps things up with the greatest single seasons of the Gen X era. The NFL, NHL, and MLB are featured, and you will hear some of the the greatest names in the history of their respective sports. We typically don't like to rank too many of the greats, but these teams were too difficult to resist. Thanks for listening!
Sean rounds out his list with some honorable mentions and his two most dominant teams in Gen X. I know many of you will be surprised! Scott begins his list of teams, so be ready to talk sports!
What defines a dominant sports team? Is it one year, one championship? Or does it have to be multiple titles? The Brothers High explore just that in Episode 71 as we discuss the greatest sports teams of Gen X. In Part One, you will hear names like John Wooden, George Steinbrenner, and Wayne Gretzky, just to name a few. Hope you enjoy!
We spotlight one of our favorite 80's albums in Episode 70. Released in 1987, Pride enjoyed a nearly two year run in popularity, sold millions of albums, and became a staple on MTV. Fans of great guitar licks will agree why we regard Pride as one of the best among the great shredders of the era. Join us as The Brothers High cover the album track by track in its entirety.
We wrap things up in Part Three as we talk SNL in the 90s. The 80s cast gives way to the new cast and a much different type of humor. Once again, the show is on the brink of cancellation. But a new cast of all-timers closes the decade out in style and cements the show as the institution it remains to this day. Thanks for listening!
We move on to the 1980s as we look back at the show Saturday Night Live. Learn how the show was nearly canceled twice in the decade, and how two executive producers were able to save it. Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal, Phil Hartman, and Dana Carvey are just some of the incredible talent to grace the SNL stage at Studio 8H!
Join us as we look back on the TV show Saturday Night Live, one of the longest running shows in television history. In Part One, The Brothers High discuss the creation of the show, why it was important, and some of their favorite sketches during those first five years. Let's get ready for The Not Ready For Primetime Players!
More than just a list of popular songs, this list features several all-timers that many say are songs that define the 1980s. MTV is alive and strong, but there are still a couple of songs on this list without a music video. Can you guess what they are? Tune in and find out!
Let's get to the rest of the countdown in Part Two. Some of the most recognizable and famous songs of the decade are in this episode. What are some of the songs you remember from 1978? We wouldn't be surprised if at least a few of those songs are on this countdown! Thanks for listening!
We conclude our episode on the 1984 movie Red Dawn. Most of the kids have lost their families, and the anger helps channel them into an elite fighting group, capable of defeating superior numbers and firepower. Join us and see where you stand on a movie like Red Dawn. Do you believe the group should stay and fight, or try and break for freedom? Thanks for listening!
Join us for our movie review of the 1984 classic Red Dawn, the first movie ever to receive the PG-13 rating. This film features a stellar cast and tells the story of "what if" the United States were invaded by Communists. Led by brother Jed (Patrick Swayze) and Matt (Charlie Sheen), learn how a group of teenage kids evolve into an effective guerilla outfit.
JFK Stadium continues to rock into the early evening during our tribute to the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid. Madonna, The Cars, The Pretenders, and Eric Clapton are just a small sample of the amazing talent you will hear in Part Two. Relive the party all over again!
We begin with the Philadelphia Live Aid lineup and run right up to lunch time. Timeless classic groups like The Four Tops and The Beach Boys share stage time with current headliners, like Rick Springfield and Bryan Adams. Also, the world is introduced to Run DMC and this new music called Rap! Join us and relive the day from 40 years ago!
It's word play time again on The Gen X Playback Show! This week we spotlight some of our favorite songs with the word "night" in the title. Part One begins with Sean's list of 20, and once again he pulls out some absolute hidden gems from our youth. We don't want these songs to be forgotten! See how many surprised you and let us know in the comments page. Thanks for listening!
Are you scared yet? Just kidding! We hope you enjoyed Part One because we have many more great movies to talk about. How does our list compare to yours? While we admit that our list isn't very extensive, we choose quality over quantity. Enjoy!
Prepare to be terrified in Episode Number 60! Just kidding! Some of the most memorable movies from Gen X were made to strike fear into our hearts. Or in some cases, cause us to chuckle at their ridiculousness. Whatever your pleasure, Gen X gave us some all-time great scary movies. Thanks for tuning in!
Who was your favorite World Series champ of the Gen X era? We cover some of the greatest of all time, including some of the greatest individual teams the sport has ever seen. Learn how the 1996 World Series prominently featured nearly a dozen future Hall of Famers. Remember 1994, the only year the World Series wasn't played. From the highest of highs (Kirk Gibson, 1988, Joe Carter, 1993) to the lowest of lows (Bill Buckner, 1986, SF earthquake, 1989), The Brothers High bring the Fall Classics ba...
It's time to talk baseball on the Gen X Playback show! 1970-1999 produced some of the greatest teams and greatest moments in the history of the Fall Classic. Part One takes a deep dive into the 1970s, truly the sweet spot of the era. Learn how a rat at Fenway Park created the camera angle that changed sports forever. Hear the great names from the past: Rollie Fingers, Willie Stargell, Pete Rose, Reggie Jackson, Brooks Robinson, just to name a few. Thanks for listening!
We hope you enjoyed Part One as The Brothers High began sharing the music that we felt best described the New Wave era. Perhaps we saved the best for last as Sean gives us his list of favorite songs from New Wave. Listen as he gives us his "world tour" of New Wave bands from around the globe. From Philly's Robert Hazzard, to Italy's Baltimora, this list really brings back some great memories!
It's time to name that tune! This week we take a deep dive into 1981. See how many you can come up with in Part One. We guarantee there are some songs on this countdown you haven't heard in 40+ years! Play along and see how many you can guess correctly in Part One. Thanks for listening!
As we continue on with our discussion on the great Nile Rodgers, Sean has 20 more songs in Part Two that we believe help tell his incredible story of success in Gen X. In addition to his band Chic, Nile was a guitar player on a very popular supergroup in the mid-80s. Stay tuned and find out which one! We think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Thanks for listening!
We return to the Producers Spotlight and talk about Nile Rodgers, one of the truly great writers, performers, and producers of the Gen X era. Join us as we celebrate Nile's music with our favorite songs that he was a part of. Enjoy Scott's list of twenty songs! Thanks for listening!
We continue on with our favorite songs with "day" in the title. Sean did a fabulous job in Part One, but there are still some timeless classics to play in Part Two. How does this list sound? Paul McCartney, The Cure, Sugar Ray, and Duran Duran are some of the most enduring names from Gen X. We think you'll agree that this music continues to stand the test of time!
