That TV Sound!

198 is the year that wasn't for SO many reasons. But this session Josh and Tyler uncover the hidden gems of this turbulent year. This episode also features the Madonna Backup Chickens, our love of Fine Young Cannibals and  of course, Thompson Twins.  Check out the songs we discuss on the "That TV Sound" playlist only on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vJ4QaIavkhVM4OYDmYbVn?si...

Josh and Tyler do a U-Turn and end up back in 1990 which is not as bad as it sounds. There will be some reminiscing, some dream producing and or course, dancing. But not really. 1990 was a change of a decade, out with the new wave and in with the dance revolution.  Don't forget to stop at social media sites found by searching, GenX4lifepodcast! 

It all starts with Josh spending his level 60 birthday with Gary Numan and then quickly spins back to 1989, s year of great music. Life is transitioning for your hosts as they make moves, change careers all while dancing to some of the best club music around. Tyler chose Transvision Vamp and Josh talks New order on this week's episode.  What was your tune in '89? Let me know at https://www.sp...

82 was a brilliant year and you have to read that with a British accent to get the full effect! It was a year of Dexy's Midnight Runners for Tyler and a lot of Yazoo for Josh.  And don't forget the hair. It really was all about the hair. And the eyeliner. And looking like Adam Ant.  There was a lot to do in 82. You must have a favourite tune from 82. If so, you know where to go... https:...

This week's random drawing took Josh and Tyler all the way back to 1984, the year of George Orwell's delightful tale of love and joy in what looked like 2026... Yes, were were over the quicksand pits but the threat of nuclear bombs lingering kept us dancing with tears in our eyes.  Josh loved some Gary Numan and Tyler loved Blow Monkeys and we both loved some Thompson Twins 12" extended remix...

1990 was the year we had to start adulting for real this time! It was all about jobs and clothes and clubs and records were taking the backseat. Tyler calls it a transition year and Josh has to agree. Sounds weren't new, our 80's bands were slowing down and the new decade hadn't begun to take off.  Still, we got a world wide tour from Depeche Mode, a new song from The Cramps and the amazing a...

Tyler is back! Josh is very excited to have Tyler (guest host from Yabba Zonkers Zoinks!) rejoin him as the musical journey keeps on rolling.  This episode is all about...Beast Wars? Skip ahead to hear about Beck, David Sylvian, Suede, Eve's Plum and more! Oh and a live run in on the streets of Toronto with the Cardigans! What was your favourite song from 1996? https://www.speakpipe.com/GenX4...

Join Josh as he begins the trip down memory lane's post-punk, new wave musical journey. Each episode will focus on the artist or album of a randomly drawn year from the late 70's to the mid 90's.  This episode features the album Waiata from Split Enz but begins with the band's previous album, True Colours.  You can learn more about Gen X 4Life podcasts here- https://www.instagram.com/gen...