Laugh with The Brothers High as they reminisce about the movie "Pee Wee's Big Adventure!" In Part One, we cover some of the backstory on the Pee Wee character and how he was created. We also learn that the script writers were so inexperienced at writing for a movie that they bought a "how to" book on writing a movie! Meet some of the characters that will help create the adventure of a lifetime! Thanks for listening!
The US Men's Hockey Team is ready to bring home the gold medal in Part Two! The Brothers High talk about the game and even the music that was popular that week. What stands out to us is that this moment was followed and celebrated by everyone we knew. Perhaps no other event equals that! We hope you enjoy Part Two!
Join The Brothers as they give their recollections on what many say was the greatest sports event in the 20th century, In Part One we focus on the the social and political climate leading up to Lake Placid. You'll also learn about Herb Brooks, the head coach of the USA team, and the greatness of the Soviet hockey team. Do you remember the 1980 Winter Olympics? Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Thanks for tuning in!
We're bringing the movie down the home stretch as we learn that Robbie and Julia are having feelings for each other. Celebrate the soundtrack with us as we talk about the songs that set up the scenes. And yes, the movie does have a happy ending! Thanks for listening!
There are still some heavy hitters in Scott's second half of great musical comebacks. Some of the biggest names of the 60's and 70's create some of the biggest selling albums in the 80's and 90's. Learn how an unlikely musical pairing becomes a huge comeback for two artists. And see if you can guess Scott's choice who had not one, but two comebacks! Check out the complete playlist ("The Comeback Kids") on www.spotify.com. Thanks for tuning in!
It's time to finish the 80s and begin the 90s in our episode on the best players of the Gen X era! Did you make your all-time lineup yet? See how it compares to The Brothers High. Sean and Scott both give their 1st and 2nd teams as well as some great honorable mentions. Thanks for listening!
We're talkin' baseball on the Gen X Playback show! Reminisce with The Brothers High about the best players of the era and our favorite players. Part One focuses on some of the best players of the 1970s and 80s. Learn how players could be labeled as "colorful" simply by growing facial hair! Crazy times! Free agency began in the 70s, so baseball as we know it transitioned through the lens of Gen X. Thanks for tuning in!
We saved the best for Part Two of our favorite variety shows. Sean finishes out his Top 4 in addition to some great honorable mentions, and Scott chimes in with some of his favorites also. Some of our favorites were only on for a season or two, while a few lasted over a decade. It's the Gen X Playback Show...with our very special guests, The Brothers High! Yayyyy!
While variety shows have never really gone away, The Brothers High believe they hit an all-time high during Gen X. Silly jokes, music, and slapstick comedy were certainly the recipe for television success. The variety show provided entertainment for all members of the family. Sean runs down numbers 10 to 5 of his favorites in Part One. See if you agree! Thanks for tuning in!
It's time to start talking about your favorite fashions from 1985-1999 in Part Two! The Brothers High tried their best to cover it all, but there was so much! What trends were you rocking in the early 90s? Find out what Sean and Scott were wearing back in the day on the Gen X Playback show! Thanks for tuning in!
Gen X provided so much fashion that we couldn't cover it all in just 90 minutes! Part One takes us up to the mid-80s. We cover hippies, feathered hair, cutoff jeans, alligators, and so much more! Learn as Sean explains how MTV did as much for fashion as it did for music. What were your go-to fashion trends? Did we cover it? Thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
When you think of stage presence, who comes to mind? The 70s produced some of the most iconic musical singers and musicians in Rock history. Part One explores Sean's list of favorites, from Neil Diamond to Glen Campbell to Tony Orlando. Sorry, Johnny Bravo fans! He didn't make the list. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
The Brothers High finish out their discussion on the movie Top Gun. It's Scott's turn to be the wingman as Sean takes the lead in this movie review. Reminisce with us as Maverick goes from the heights of success at Mirimar to the depths of dealing with the death of his best friend. Get ready for Maverick to save the day on the Gen X Playback show! Thanks for tuning in!
Sean finishes up our list of favorite Quarterbacks from the Gen X Era. There were so many colorful characters during a time when the position was forever changed. So, put on some cool shades, hop on your Honda scooter, and head on down to Disney World. It's time for Part Two!
Few positions have changed as much over the years as the quarterback. Today, teams consistently look for that "franchise" player that will transform their team from perennial losers to championship contenders. That formula began in the Gen X era, and football was forever changed. In Part One, The Brothers High compare decades and discuss Sean's list of favorites from #10 to #2. Yes! The Renaissance consisted of music, art, and literature. But Gen X Playback has music, movies, TV, and sports! Sur...
You'll really enjoy Sean's take on some of the most popular ad campaigns of Gen X! From soda to insurance he really dives deep into great memories. So, crack open a cold one! The nights are made for Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
It's Professor Sean's turn in Part Two of our conversation on our favorite Heavy Metal Bands of all time. The Brothers High not only discuss Sean's Top 12 but some excellent Honorable Mentions also. It is truly East Coast vs. West Coast heavy metal style right here on Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
That laugh! That smile! Those incredible characters! Eddie Murphy may go down in Hollywood history as one of the most talented performers of all time. In Episode 15 The Brothers High explore Eddie's incredible diversity and vast array of characters, including those that possibly affected his popularity. Through Eddie's career in TV, movies, and stand-up comedy, join Sean and Scott as they reminisce about one of their favorite performers. Thanks for tuning in!
What were some of your favorite toys as a Gen X youngster? In Episode 14 The Brothers High discuss not only their favorite toys but also some of the toys they wish they received but never did. Follow along as we cover many cool items from Milky the Milking Cow to video games! We're talking toys on Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
It's Scott's turn to give his Top 10 list of Favorite Movie Soundtracks in Part Two of our episode. The Brothers High agree...Gen Xers have the benefit of the greatest collection of movie soundtracks of all time! Sit back and enjoy some awesome memories on Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
In Episode 12 The Brothers High celebrate Rock 'N Roll with their lists of favorite female rock singers. Learn how Patty Smyth was offered the job as Van Halen's lead singer after David Lee Roth left the band, and Stevie Nicks was nearly passed over to join Fleetwood Mac. Bring your list to Episode 12 and see if you agree with our choices of the Ladies That Rock! Thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
In Part Two, The Brothers High conclude their discussion on favorite movies of the 90s. The decade provided so many that we needed to break it into two episodes! This episode focuses on comedies, romantic comedies, and the greatest sports movie of all time. Thanks for checking us out!
So many movies, so little time! That's why The Brothers High had to make this a two-part episode. The 90s was filled with every style imaginable. Need an action movie to see with the bros? Check. Want to check out a romantic comedy with the love of your life? Check. Would you like to take your young family to the movies? Check. We were fortunate to see all of these movies when they first came out, and they are still great to this day! Thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
In Episode 9, The Brothers High examine the marvelous career of Julius Erving. Dr. J was one of our favorite athletes of all time, and we hope you agree in our choice for the first athlete that we have chosen to spotlight. Listen as we review Doc's career, but more importantly, his importance to the NBA and the sport of basketball. Thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
Curl up with a big bowl of sugary cereal and join The Brothers High as we reminisce about our favorite cartoons as kids. What were your favorites? Sean and Scott each rank their 5 favorites as well as discuss the dominance of Hanna-Barbera and Looney Tunes. Whether you agree with our choices or not, you can't deny that there was a plethora of cartoons to choose from. Thanks for tuning in to Gen X Playback!
Whether it was on vinyl, cassette, or CD, every Gen Xer had their favorite albums of the 1980s. What were your favorite albums of the decade? The Brothers High discuss the music they had to have from music's greatest decade. Rock, Pop, Rap, and even New Jack Swing make the list! Bring your favorites to the discussion and thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
In Episode 7, Part One, The Brothers High review the highest selling albums of the 1980s. While many are of no surprise to us Gen X'ers, there are at least a few that some of you may have forgotten about. Scott not only breaks down the highest selling albums of all time but also year-by-year. Play along as Sean is quizzed on each year of the decade. It's time to talk 80s albums right here on Gen X Playback!
The Brothers High discuss the classic movie Sixteen Candles. Follow Samantha Baker as she is experiencing the worst birthday ever. Meet all of the quirky and wonderful characters in her house and at her high school. Learn about Scott uncanny resemblance to Sam's brother Mike! And of course, remember how Sam and Jake Ryan finally get together at the end. It's 80s Americana at it's best right here on Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
In Episode 6 The Brothers High look back at the 80s classic Sixteen Candles. We couldn't think of a better movie to choose for our first movie review! Part One focuses on John Hughes; the creative, driving force behind the entire project. Learn how Hughes got the idea to write Sixteen Candles and why all of his movies were shot in and around Chicago. We absolutely loved this movie and hope you agree that it's one of the defining voices of our generation. Thanks for tuning in to Gen X Playback!...
What do think when you hear the word "Disco?" Whether you loved it or hated it, Gen Xers would have to agree that Disco ruled the world in the mid to late '70s. C'mon, you probably danced or roller skated to Rod Stewart's "Do ya think I'm Sexy?" In Episode 5, the Brothers High take a deep dive into the origin of dance music which came to be known as Disco, including it's demise. Like a shooting star, follow Disco's quick ascension and meteoric decline right here on Gen X Playback! Disco...short ...
