Retro Summer 2022 begins with our in-depth review of the 1985 movie Explorers !! Along the way the origins of Retro Summer 2022 are revealed and we discuss why being a kid during the GenX era was THE BEST!! So join us for the beginning of one epic summer of retro fun!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 142
It's been 25 years since Buffy the Vampire Slayer introduced us to the town of Sunnydale and a universe that we didn't know we needed in our lives. On this episode Alan is joined once again by A'riel Morganna Alexandria to talk extensively about their love for the show and why season 3 is the best (they will fight you over this one). So hold on for the this deep dive into the Buffyverse. Fun will be had. Follow A'riel here: Instagram TikTok And of course you can find us here: Instagram discord F...
Apr 27, 2022•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 141
This week it's just Barry and Alan again as Dave is off on a secret mission trying to save the rec canter. On this rambling episode we discuss the fact that REO Speedwagon wrote one of the worst songs ever, tell tales of youthful idiocy and finally we preview our upcoming crossover event with GenX MixTape , Society Owes Me A Gen-X Podcast and GenX Grownup . It's going to be a lotta fun!! Instagram discord Facebook (if you must) projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 140
And we are back with part two of our discussion about our favorite wrestling matches and moments. This time we are focusing on the WWF/WWE favorites. So grab yourself some popcorn and enjoy the show! Instagram discord Facebook (if you must) projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 139
This episode it's just Alan and Barry and we discuss a subject near and dear to our hearts, Professional Wrestling. So sit back and enjoy while we make our way through our favorite matches, angles and moments in AEW and WCW. Kayfabe be damned. Instagram discord Facebook (if you must) projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 138
Here we go again with another deep dive into the Billboard Top 100 Songs of 1982. Along the way we are truly amazed at Barry's ability to recall obscure one hit wonders. It's scary. And we ask the question, Is Asia a hard rock band? Check out our YouTube Playlist to hear all the good (and bad) songs of 1982. Instagram discord Facebook (if you must) projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 137
We have spoken about our beloved home town many times before but this time we discuss venues that we love(d). Along the way we talk about the concerts, sports events and all around good times we enjoyed over the years. Welcome to Nashville!! Now ya'll go home... Instagram discord Facebook (if you must) projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 136
This episode we discuss the films released in 1982...after a lengthy discussion of professional wrestling. Because two of us love wrestling and the other one is Dave. If you would like to get to the meat of the episode skip ahead to the 25:24 mark in the show. R.I.P. Scott Hall. You'll always be the Bad Guy we love Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 135
Comedians. We all love them. Sometimes we love to hate them. But ultimately they make life fun. This episode we discuss comedians who were given their own cartoon series. It gets weird. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 134
This episode we get to know BARRY!!!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 133
This episode...yeah, we've got nothing. There's no BARRY! this time and so we have no compass. So sit back and enjoy us rambling through many, many topics. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 132
We all love seeing the triumph of Olympic glory and with that in mind this week we discuss movies that give us the warm fuzzies about the Olympics. Along the way..I can't even begin to tell you where we go. So sit back and enjoy our ramblings about movies that get us into the Olympic spirit. And if you must see it Red Hot Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 131
If you grew up GenX then you have fond memories of listening to the radio and having a favorite DJ. This episode we talk about radio DJs in pop culture and discuss what they may or may not have contributed to our lives. We are also proud to announce that BARRYYYYYYY! is now joining us on a regular basis to bring the GenXtra!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 130
We all have them, that song we don't want anyone to know we love. Or a movie we'd never admit to liking. This episode we (mostly Alan) share our secret shames with you and defend why we love them so much. And of course we veer off topic. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 129
At some point we all wish we were someone else. Maybe a change would do you good. It's a long held tradition in Hollywood and especially in music to choose a new name so on this episode we see just how well Dave and Barry know their celebrities. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 128
It is a new year and so we catch upon what TV we've been watching as well as whatever else comes to mind. So sit back and enjoy!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 127
Movies and television have given us a few gems when it comes to music. And occasionally they give us a few fake bands of note. This episode Barry is back to discuss the best fake bands Hollywood could supply. Go check out our YouTube playlist to relive the glory. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 126
We are back after the holidays and we go straight for the fight! This episode we welcome Barry back to the show and make our 90's Alternative Playlist. Of course there is much discussion about what is "alternative" and what is just pop music. It gets ugly. So enjoy our playlist and let us know your feelings about the results. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 125
We all know them and dread their return every year. Join us for this trudge down the Christmas list we all want to avoid: The Worst Christmas Songs. And if you just have to hear them go to our YouTube Playlist . Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 124
"Hallelujah! Holy S#!+! Where's the Tylenol?" It's that time of year again and so we are covering the classic comedy Christmas Vacation . Along the way well, we talk a lot about all the Vacation movies and the paradox of multiple Audreys and Rustys . Plus the Old Navy commercials . All this and more!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 123
Christmas movies come and go but some hit us right in the nostalgia. This episode we discuss the new soon to be a classic 8-Bit Christmas. And of course along the way we detour though such topics as: why do kids like Takis?, when is Hanukah? and will Alan make the fantasy football playoffs? (the answer is probably not). As always you can find us on social media here: Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 122
As our bellies are full and we are recovering from Thanksgiving we take a moment to ramble like we do. So sit back and listen as we travel through new vinyl, Yellowstone, why Dave both loves and hates the new Dune and pretty much anything else that comes to mind. Many thanks to Kreatures and Kreeps for our new spooky logo design. Make sure to check out her Instagram page for all kinds of kool designs and to commission your graphic design needs. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 121
"I have come here to kick ass and chew bubblegum. And I'm all out of bubblegum." John Carpenter is a genius and his masterpiece just may be 1988's They Live . On this episode we discuss just how scarily this movie holds up over thirty years later. And of course by the end we get waaaaaay off topic but we have a good time. Many thanks to Kreatures and Kreeps for our new spooky logo design. Make sure to check out her Instagram page for all kinds of kool designs and to commission your graphic desig...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 120
Cover songs. It's a love/hate relationship we all put ourselves through. For every Joe Cocker covering "With A Little Help From My Friends" we get ten Disturbed covers of "The Sounds of Silence." This week on the episode friend of the show Barry returns to try and steer the ship through the treacherous waters of two hours of sleep and half pot of coffee. You'll understand when you hear it. So sit back and enjoy outlook at Who Did It Better? Many thanks to Kreatures and Kreeps for our new spooky ...
Nov 15, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 119
After taking a much needed break last week we are back with our thoughts on...stuff. Yes, this is another of our rambling no topic episodes. You know you love it. Many thanks to Kreatures and Kreeps for our new spooky logo design. Make sure to check out her Instagram page for all kinds of kool designs and to commission your graphic design needs. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 118
As we close out this year's OctoberFest we take a look back at television horror anthologies. Going back to the early days of television all the way up through today there has been horror on television and we want to celebrate those tales of the macabre. So stop, look and listen to our episode and take a stroll around our YouTube channel to see some spooky bonus material. Happy Halloween!! Many thanks to Kreatures and Kreeps for our new spooky logo design. Make sure to check out her Instagram pa...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 117
On October 25, 1996 Chris Carter introduced the world to a new hero. A hero we did not deserve and would not have for very long. That hero was Frank Black. For three seasons Frank lead us through the darkest recesses of man's wants and desires and showed us that evil does not triumph in the end. This episode we are looking back 25 years to the mostly forgotten and ahead of its time television series Millennium . Many thanks to Kreatures and Kreeps for our new spooky logo design. Make sure to che...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 116
OctoberFest is still upon us and so this episode we are covering the 1984 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street . We dive headlong into the series including a brief detour through Freddy's Nightmares and somehow road trip into the Rocky franchise as well as Days of Our Lives . Because, why not? Many thanks to Kreatures and Kreeps for our new spooky logo design. Make sure to check out her Instagram page for all kinds of kool designs and to commission your graphic design needs. Instagram discor...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 115
Halloween Kills is finally in theaters and we saw it!! Be warned that there are **SPOILERS** in this episode. And as you may have noticed we have a new horror themed logo that we are using for the season. Many thanks to Kreatures and Kreeps for designing our new logo. If you are in need of graphic design please reach out to them for all your spooky needs. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Oct 18, 2021•53 min•Ep. 114
There are always those proverbial "diamonds in the rough" that we find along the way. This week we are talking about one with Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon. Is it a comedy? Is it horror? Or is it something in between? Listen to find out! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...
Oct 15, 2021•32 min•Ep. 113