The 80's produced a wealth of great movies and on this episode we talk about SOME of our favorites. It wasn't easy to keep the list small but we (kinda) did it. Check out our YouTube channel to see trailers and go to caffeineandsleepingpills.com for more articles. You can email us at projectgenxpod@gmail.com to tell us about you favorites. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Parler and Facebook @projectgenxpod...
Almost Famous is celebrating its 20th anniversary so we take a dive into the movie. And along the way we talk about the sad state of the music business, what movies should've won an Oscar and why the blues isn't as good as the music it inspired. Go and check out our hub at caffieneandsleepingpills.com and our YouTube page for more information and supplemental materials. And as always you can reach us by email at projectgenxpod@gmail.com or on all social media @projectgenxpod...
Music does so much to enrich our lives and one of its key ingredients is the lyrics. On this episode we discuss the lyrics that have moved us and changed our lives. Please contact us and let us know some of your favorite lyrics and for a list of the songs mentioned go to our YouTube page. Also, check out caffeineandsleepingpills.com for all our content. We can be found on social media under @projectgenxpod...
Is there any more of a cultural touchstone for Generation X than Star Wars ? This episode we have a special guest to talk about the original trilogy and dip a toe into the expanded universe. Along the way we do our usual side quests into all things geeky. So please, enjoy our special 50th Episode!! caffeineandsleepingpills.com YouTube Playlist Scent of a Story Email: projectgenxpod@gmail.com Twitter: projectgenxpod Instagram: projectgenxpod Parler: projectgenxpod...
Reality television is a true den of iniquity and a trash wasteland. So of course we are going to talk about the 2001 movie Series 7: The Contender . Along the way we take many, many detours through reality television, one host's gambling stories and finally land on whether or not Paula Dean's restaurant was good. I can't explain it either. Check out caffeineandsleepingpills.com to see all our stuff and get in touch with us here: projectgenxpod@gmail.com YouTube Twitter @projectgenxpod Instagram:...
As Gen Xers we all grew up on television. Hell we were practically raised by the tv. But what you may not have realized is that many television shows take place in the same universe. On this episode we take a DEEP dive into the television shows and characters that have shared screen time. Please enjoy and check us out in our other medias: Caffeine and Sleeping Pills YouTube Email: projectgenxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectgenxpod Instagram: projectgenxpod Parler: projectgenxpod...
Nashville. Music City U.S.A. It's been home for long time but in the last decade the city has gone through some pretty big changes. On this episode we discuss the Nashville that was. If you would like more information go and check out our YouTube channel to view some cool videos of Nashville from the past. And please go check out our hub at caffeineandsleepingpills.com Email: projectgenxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectgenx Instagram: projectgenx Parler: projectgenx...
Every year the tradition of going back to school begins anew. In this episode we discuss our own experiences with heading back to school, getting kids ready of school and working for a learning facility. And as mentioned on the show we have a new hub for all things pop culture: Caffeine and Sleeping Pills Email: projectgenxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectgenx Instagram: projectgenx Parler: projectgenx...
What started out as a review of the 1993 movie Dazed and Confused turned into a rambling string of tangents. We start out in Texas in 1976 and wind up in Canada discussing the nature of the Wendigo. I can't explain it either. But along the way we tell high school stories, talk about Richard Linkletter's early career and then take a turn into cryptozoology. Maybe you can make sense out of it. Email: projectgenxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectgenx Instagram: projectgenx Parler: projectgenx...
One of the best Star Wars movies that isn't a Star Wars movie. It's about the fans, man. This episode we discuss the 2009 (2007) movie Fanboys and it's portrayal of geeks everywhere. If you would like to see the actual movie go to our YouTube page because it is streaming there for free along with a few extra videos partaining to this episode. Email: projectgenxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectGenX Instagram: projectGenX Parler: projectGenX...
"We are the middle children of history" "You are not your f@#$ing khakis" Tyler Durden lays it all out for us on this episode of The Project GenX Podcast. We will discuss the movie, the sequel comic book and a few ideas about how to start a cult. Many people have many different feelings about this movie so please send us your opinions and go check out our YouTube channel for interviews, film clips and suplemental materials to this episode. Email: projecgenxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectGenXpod ...
Bryan Lee O'Malley brought us one of the most intriguing comic book characters of the early 2000's and in 2010 Edgar Wright put that character on screen. But is Scott Pilgrim good enough for us? On this episode we take a dive into Scott Pilgrim vs The World in all it's formats. Email: projectgenxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectgenxpod Parler: projectgenxpod
We all have those summertime memories. Whether it's lounging by the lake or wild rides at an amusement park we all have our favorites. On this episode we discuss summertime memories and get a bit Nashville centric later in the show when we start talking about Opryland, Dancing In The District and Starwood Amphitheater. It's summertime and the living is easy. Email: projectgenxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectgenxpod Parler: @projectgenxpod Instagram: ProjectGenXPod YouTube...
We all have memories of stores and restaurants that we loved but sadly are no longer with us. This episode we discuss a few brands that left us but in the process left a mark on our souls. Check out our YouTube page to see vintage commercials. Email: projectgenxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectgenxpod
Editor's note: I had the best of intentions when I proposed this topic. I compiled a Top 10 list and Dave came to the show with a book. I should know better by now. Anyway, we are counting down our top 80's songs this episode. We have a YouTube playlist of (most) of the songs featured so go check it out and enjoy. Tell us about your favorite 80's songs: Email - projectxpod@gmail.com Twitter - @projectxpod...
Ever hear a song and think you know the name only to be ridiculed by your friends for being wrong? Okay, maybe that's just us. But this episode we tackle a few songs with tricky names. Along the way we take a few detours like Alan's plans for his funeral and the problem with Paul McCartney. We know we've missed a good number of song titles so please contact us and let us know what we missed. Email: projectxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectxpod...
On this episode we discuss toys from a bygone era and our search for "holy grail" items. Go check out our YouTube page for a playlist of vintage commercials. Also, make sure and contact us with your favorite toys: Email: projectxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectxpod
Part 3 of our deep dive into the year 1984 brings us to the Billboard Charts to talk about the Top 100 songs of the year. Check out our YouTube page to listen to all these songs. And tell us about your memories from 1984: Email: projectxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectxpod
We are back with a new episode in our deep dive through 1984. This time we are talking movies and the lasting legacy that 1984 gave us in cinema. Tell us all about your favorite movies from 1984 here: Email: projectxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectxpod
This episode we start a series about the year 1984. For us GenXers this was a siminal year that redefined pop culture. So with that in mind we take a deep dive into the albums released in 1984 and the impact that they are still having today. Twitter: @projectxpod Email: projectxpod@gmail.com
In this episode we discuss why Chicks Rock!! Join us as we navigate through some of our favorite female lead bands as well as solo artists. Check out our YouTube Playlist to see the artists we talk about on the show. Email: projectxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectxpod
We all have them. Those elusive jobs, vehicles and even relationships that were right in your grasp but slipped away. This episode we are telling some tales of the ones that got away. Twitter: @projectxpod Email: projectxpod@gmail.com
Ever wonder what Generation X was thinking back in 1990? Well a good gauge for that is the movie Pump Up The Volume . Join us as we take a deep dive into the Christian Slater drama vehicle and find out why the soundtrack is so good. Email: projectxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectxpod
Since we've all got a lot of time on our hands these days we here at Project X have made a list of television shows to keep you entertained. If you are wondering where you can stream your favorite shows check out justwatch.com Email: projectxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectxpod
This episode we are doing a something a little different. We are joined by a special guest to discuss recent natural disasters as well as what to do when one strikes. So sit back in your bunker and listen along. Email: projectxpod@gmail.com Twitter @projectxpod
Generation X has lost a lot of great musicians. This episode we talk about who we lost and why. We also talk a lot about substance abuse, suicide and mental health issues. If you are in need of help here is a list of resources that may help: Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8256 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) You can get in touch with us here: Email: projectxpod@gmail.com Twitter: @projectxpod...
Music is the life blood we all lean on to score our lives. This episode we kinda boil down the massive amounts of music running through our heads and put together the soundtrack to our own movies. Dave wasn't so concise. One note: I gave the incorrect name to one of my artists, it is Ryan Hamilton and the Harlequin Ghosts Twitter: @projectxpod Email: projectxpod@gmail.com YouTube...
We've all done it, fallen prey to the hype for a movie only to be let down by the final results. This episode we look back on the movies that we anticipated but now have no love for. Twitter: @projectxpod Email: projectxpod@gmail.com YouTube
There's a good chance that at some point in your life you have been forced, I mean taken to church. Well, we both grew up in the pew and those memories are both good and bad. Join us this week for a walk down memory lane and right up to the alter, won't you? Twitter: @projectxpod Email: projectxpod@gmail.com YouTube
