In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu ! It's time to make a Love Connection. Some forgotten ESPN shows from the 80s. A look at the best Super Bowl commercials. Episode 230 starts the month of love off by being Cupid and delivering a fresh batch of GenX nostalgia. We start it off by looking at a classic in the realm of romance game shows. Love Connection spent years...

Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu ! Do you remember disposable cameras? Did you have any idea how popular the Pink Panther was? How totally 80s are these TV shows? Episode 229 seeks to answer all of these GenX nostalgia questions. We start off with a look at one of the most beloved and underrated pieces of technology from the 1990s, the disposable camera . Point, sho...

Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu ! The infomercial products we saw in the 80s and 90s. The legacy of MTV Unplugged. The companies that went under when the Dot-Com bubble burst. Episode 228 carries us through the hazy shade of winter with a warm fire filled with GenX nostalgia. It kicks off with a look back at some of the most famous, or in some cases infamous, infom...

Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu ! The history of Dungeons & Dragons, some of the biggest product fails of the 2000s, and some of the most influential songs ever written. Episode 227 asks you to warm your feet by the fire that is GenX nostalgia as we navigate the dark days of winter. It kicks off with fails, and lots of them. We go back to the turn of the 21st c...

Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu ! Happy New Year! The first podcast of 2026 is filled with all of the GenX nostalgia and pop culture you could want! Episode 226 kicks off with a look at 1990s fitness fad fails . Common New Year's Resolutions revolve around health, fitness, and weight loss. We will look at some products, diets, and exercise equipment that were...

Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu ! Happy New Year's Eve! We conclude 2025 and begin 2026 with a special bonus episode of the podcast. Episode 225 consists of something typically reserved for Patreon members. Back in October 2023 , I launched a Patreon page. One of the perks I came up with for those who put up their hard-earned money to support me is monthly bon...

Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu ! Merry Christmas Eve to all who are celebrating! This week, there is something special left under your tree. It is a gift you don't have to wait until Christmas Day to open. A brand new mixtape! Mixtape #3 delivers all of the product failures of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in one convenient podcast episode. These are the...

Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu ! An event that nearly ended the video game industry. Game shows that were lost to history. Some recipes that would ruin any holiday get-together. Episode 224 of the podcast pairs great with hot cocoa, a crackling fire, and a brightly lit tree. We look back at an event that nearly changed the course of entertainment. Video games were...

Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu ! The 30th anniversary of a movie that changed the industry. Some of the worst Christmas specials ever made. A video game that might have only sold 27 copies? Episode 223 is leaving the gift of GenX nostalgia under the tree. It all begins with a look back at a movie that changed the industry. Toy Story could have been just another an...

Send us Fan Mail Remembering Ozzy Osbourne on his birthday. A hilariously dated Subway employee training video. Some of the wildest mishaps during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Episode 222 kicks off December and the Holiday Season with a package of GenX nostalgia tucked neatly under the tree. It all begins with a celebration of the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, on what woul...

Send us Fan Mail It's Thanksgiving week and what better dish to bring to the table than a brand new Mixtape! Just be sure to have a pencil on hand in case the tape gets tangled. Mixtape #2 brings together all of the Dedication To the Craft photography segments featured thus far on the show. It began with an interview with professional photographer Steve Drozell. Here you will find useful tips...

Send us Fan Mail The meteoric rise and sudden fall of Milli Vanilli. The 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking Calvin and Hobbes comics. A battle for supremacy with AI over 1970s movie soundtracks. Episode 221 is the appetizer of GenX nostalgia before Thanksgiving week. We start with a rise and fall for the ages. Imagine going from on top of the world to being dropped by your record label in an i...

Send us Fan Mail Looking back at the dawn of YouTube. The Fab Four's fab documentary. Some products and brands that peaked in popularity in the 1980s. Episode 220 of the podcast is your weekly buffet of Gen-X nostalgia! It begins with a look back 20 years at the launch of the YouTube website . With a short video from a zoo, the world of the internet was forever changed. YouTube gave a voice t...

Send us Fan Mail The genius of Monty Python. Restaurant injury stories. Major events of the 1970s that I was alive for. Episode 219 marks the birthday week for the podcast and its host! Let's get to celebrating! We have infamous birthday stories, special guests, and more. Hope you brought your own cake. It kicks off with the legends of comedy, Monty Python . From dead parrots to silly walks,...

Send us Fan Mail The stories behind some lesser-known true crime events. A pair of horror franchises that flopped on television. Some of the craziest wild animal attacks. Episode 218 ends spooky season with a bang and a scream. It all begins with a look at two iconic horror franchises that ultimately flopped on television. A Nightmare on Elm Street crossed into TV with Freddy's Nightmares, wh...

Send us Fan Mail The history of beloved children's Halloween TV specials. The story behind Rod Serling's other hit TV show after The Twilight Zone. Some of the weirdest, stupidest, and funniest ways to have died. Episode 217 is a wild and wacky Gen-X trip through Spooky Season. The show begins with a look back at some of the beloved children's Halloween television specials . From Ch...

Send us Fan Mail The stories of when my grandfather's spirit visited me as a child. A disturbing educational short film about railroad safety. Some of the best horror movies from the 1960s. Episode 216 brings all of the spooky from fiction, to truth, to somewhere in between. It begins with an educational short film, sure to give kids nightmares. The Finishing Line, released in 1977, is a Brit...

Send us Fan Mail There is no space odyssey to be found in this 2001! Episode 215 features all things pop culture from the year 2001. Television, music, weird news stories, and more! Set your TiVo because we're diving deep into all things television in 2001. New hit shows like 24, returning juggernauts like Friends, and the dawning of the reality TV revolution with Survivor. There are also som...

Send us Fan Mail Spooky Season has arrived and Episode 214 is delivering all sorts of creepy and fun Gen-X nostalgia. It starts with one of the OG's of spooky TV shows. In Search Of , hosted by Leonard Nimoy, shone a light on the supernatural, mysteries, oddities, and true crime. Starting in the late 1970s it scarred kids while also providing hours of entertainment. We'll dive into an ov...

Send us Fan Mail The home workout craze of the 1980s. Some forgotten cereals from the 1970s. Top celebrity crushes of the 80s. Fall is officially here but the Gen-X nostalgia remains the same. Episode 213 is a loaded show. It kicks off with a fall back into fitness. The 1980s were a perfect storm of the rise of VCRs and cable television. This culminated in a tidal wave of fitness shows. These were...

Send us Fan Mail Television shows that came and went in a flash. Some of the worst giant monster movies ever made. Memories of my brief time living in Florida. Episode 212 is a boiling pot of nostalgia ready to be consumed. It begins with a return of Blink & You'll Miss It Retro . This is the 5th installment, and we will be looking at some television shows that were here and gone in a sna...

Send us Fan Mail When sports got its own network. When the most famous video game character burst onto the scene. Supermarket chains that faded into history. Episode 211 of the podcast bridges the gap between Labor Day and the beginning of fall with a heavy dose of Gen X nostalgia. The show starts in the olden days of the 1970s. Back then, sports were limited to local news broadcasts and a select...

Send us Fan Mail The struggle between doing well in school and being cool. The discovery of the wreck of the Titanic. Some foods that are banned in the United States. Episode 210 counts down to the end of summer with a new batch of Gen-X nostalgia. It kicks off with an amazing discovery. In 1912, the seemingly unsinkable Titanic went down in the cold North Atlantic Ocean. For more than 70 years, i...

Send us Fan Mail Remembering 80s icon Pee-Wee Herman. Reminiscing about popular 1960s board games. Discovering some of the shortest-lived video game consoles. Episode 209 celebrates the unofficial end of summer with a heavy dose of Gen-X nostalgia. It all begins with a children's comedy icon. Gray suit, red bow tie, an affinity for bicycles and talking furniture; it all equals the one and onl...

Send us Fan Mail Just what in the world was an Amphicar? What were some of the first sports video games? What are some of the best instrumental songs ever?  Episode 208 answers these and other questions in your weekly dose of Gen-X nostalgia.  It kicks off with a unique mode of transportation. Is it a car? Is it a boat? How about both? The Amphicar took both land and sea travel and wrapped them up...